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Summary of Contents for 625.348202

Page 1: ...ACITY 625 348302 HIGH CA PA CIIT _Y 625 348702 EXTRA HIGH CAPACITY CAUTION Read All Safety Guides Before You Start to Install Your Softener SAVE THIS MANUAL PRINTED IN U S A _ Kenmore HOW TO INSTALL HOW IT WORKS CARE OF SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PARTS ...

Page 2: ...E UNITED STATES THIS WAR RANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 If you want your water softener professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesperson who will ar range a prompt quality installation...

Page 3: ...different water problems To know the kind and size of unit you need you must first know what elements are in your house water supply A chemical analysis shows the type and amounts of elements in water If your water needs analysis call or write your nearest Sears store for help CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE For your softener to work right a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch psi ...

Page 4: ...ts Put the softener in a place water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage TOOLS PIPE FITTINGS AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO know what tools and materials you will need you must first decide how tO run in and out pipes to the softener Look at your house main water pipe at the point you wilt connect the softene...

Page 5: ...ff valves or 1 of Sears special valves Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener but still have water in the house pipes _ Drain hose 7 16 in inside diameter is needed for valve and salt tank drains See steps 9 and 10 on page 11 You can buy flexible hose at most Sears stores or through Sears catalog If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes Sears has a copper drain ...

Page 6: ...EARS KITS AND VALVES TO MAKE INSTALLING YOUR SOFTENER EASIER FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS _ BYPASS VALVE Plastic BYPASS VALVE Brass Sears Stock No 42 3437 Sears Stock No 42 3436 Allows easy hook up even ff pipes One easy working valve takes the place of 3 separate valves are not exactly aligned IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS SPECIAL FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR KIT AND PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE cede 90 Elbow 2 _ _de F_ ...

Page 7: ...ick swipe around the joint with a cloth to take off excess solder solOer l clean surfaces thoroughly i CHECK THE FIT Push the pipe into the fitting as far as it will go Use some force to slip together but do not hammer or pound If too tight clean surfaces until fit is good PUT ON PASTE FLUX Freely apply paste flux on both cleaned surfaces Place pipe into the fitting and turn to spread the paste ar...

Page 8: ...t for clearance Oul OUT 1 x 3 4 reducer IN SEARS KITS AND VALVES TO MAKE INSTALUNG YOUR SOFTENER EASIER FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS B BYPASS VALVE Sears Stock No 42 3437 One easy working valve takes the place of 3 separate valves CROSS OVER Use if water supply flows from the left Include single or 3 valve bypass Pi_e ater OUT ET _ _ INLET Allows easy hook up even if pipes are not exactly aligned IN AND OU...

Page 9: ...tems This screen put in the softener valve inlet stops dirt and other sediments from getting inside the softener To install it put it into the valve inlet with the pointed end facing outward toward in coming water b INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS Do not use if you will install the bypass valve Push the adaptors into the valve inlet and outlet ports Fig 4 as far as they will go Both adaptors are the sam...

Page 10: ...r the flexible connectors Sears kit onto the softener or bypass valve Measure cut and put all pipe and fittings together up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s you installed in step 6 above When all piping fits together good solder or glue CPVC all joints following tips on page 7 CAUTLON BEFORE SOLDERING DISCON NECT NUTS FIG 8 AT THE SOFTENER OR BYPASS VALVE THIS WILL STOP THE HEAT CAU...

Page 11: ...mmet Hose Clamp Ovedlow _ Dram Hose 7 16 LO Hose tieorw_re available from Sears down Stock No 42 3433 or 42 3434 _ Valve Drain Hose Laundry 1 1 2 Tub Floor Drain SUMP STANDPIPE DRAINS I COPPER DRAIN KIT The plumbing codes where you live may say that you must use a copper valve drain line A copper line is also best to use for an over head drain Use a cop per drain line if the softener is installed ...

Page 12: ... cover Use a broom handle yard stick or other tool to push down on the salt platform FIG 13 until it rests on its legs With a pail pour water into the tank and fill to about 1 2 over the top of the salt platform FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 13 Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt DO NOT use rock salts See page 17 Before filling BE SURE THE BRINEWELL COVER IS IN PLACE DO NOT f...

Page 13: ...let If the outlet you want to use is not the 3 hole type have an electrician change it Be sure the outlet is always live so someone can not turn it off by mistake CHECKING THE OUTLET _ Outlet UL Listed Analyzer GROUNDING THE OUTLET You can use a grounding adaptor plug FIG 16 until the outlet is changed You can buy the adaptors at most electrical supply stores Plug the adaptor into a grounded outle...

Page 14: ... THE PILOT SET THE TIMER USING THE GUIDES BELOW I I GUIDES FOR SETTING THE ER SET THE TIME DIAL TO THE TIME OF DAY Turn the time dial to the right _ until AM is at the dot From AMto 12arethe morning hours from 12 to PM the afternoon and evening hours Turn the dial to the right until the present time of day is at the dot CAUTION TURN TIME DIAL TO THE RIGHT _ ONLY DO NOT TURN BACKWARDS NOTE This tim...

Page 15: ...rd Water Water SyDass In Drain REGENERATION B RINING Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine cleans the hardness minerals from the resin beads During brining the brine is taken from the salt storage tank and put into the resin tank Brine causes the resin beads to tet go of the hardness minerals and they are carried to the drain The amount of brine needed to clean the resin depends on 2 thing...

Page 16: ...softener returns tO service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the 2 hour regeneration HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is turned on hard water is there for your needs However you should not use hot water if possible because t...

Page 17: ...IMPORTANT If water to your outside faucets is softened move the knob to VACATION while sprinkling the lawn or garden In VACA TION the softener bypasses hard water If you re washing the oar keep the knob at soft water Soft water is ideal for cleaning SOFT WATER VACATION Knob BRINE and SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered ...

Page 18: ...ftener is set for 4 7 Ibs Model No 625 348202 Medium Cap 5 7 Ibs Model No 625 348302 High Cap _7 2 Ibs Model No 625 348702 Ex High Cap This setting gives you soft water for the ongest time before the next regeneration is needed However you will get more gallons of soft water for each pound of salt used if the softener is re generated more often at a lower salt saver set ting Over a period of time ...

Page 19: ...Ii INTHE 3 4 3 4 HOUSEHOLD 21 to 25 3 4 _ 4 7 _ 34 4 7 zZ 3 4 i 3 4 3 4 _ 4 7 4 7 _i 26 to 31 to 36 to 30 35 40 O O 0 3 4 _ 4 7 4 7 3 4 4 7 _ 4 7 4 7 _ 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 _ _e i 3 4 _ 4 7 4 7 _ 4 7 _ 4 7 _ _ 47 REGENERATION TABLE_ FOR MODELS 625 34830 AND 625 348702 ARE IN THE TABLE ABOVE THIS PICTURE IS THE TIME DIAL ON YOUR SOFTENER Pustl numoerecJ Outtons inwarO for reger_era_ons pull shaded b...

Page 20: ...7 P SONS I _ 1 I_ NTNE 3 3 3 3 3 3 HOUSEHOLD 21 to 25 O j 3 3 q r ja 3 3 i 3 3 i 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 _ 4 5 _ _ 3 3 3 3 _ _ 3 3 _ 3 3 _ 4 5 4 5_ n_ i 5 7 _ 31 to 36 to 35 40 i 4 5 4 5 3 3 3 3 4 5 _ 4 5 _ 4 5 _ 41 to 46 to 45 50 5 7 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 7 _ 3 3 _ 45 _ 5 7 _ _ t_ 4 5 _ THE REGENERATION TABLE FOR MODEL 625 348202 IS ON PAGE 19 IN TH_ TABLE ABOVE THIS PICTUREIS THE TIME DIAL ON YOUR SOFTENER ...

Page 21: ... 13 8 iU I_ J_ 1 _ 1 e i_ 3 I_ 3 _ i o_ o 4 o Io 2 _ 2 8 _ 3 8 5 4 2 8 3 8 3 8 ii 2 8 3 8 _ 5 4 IN THE 3 8 5 4 5 4 2 8 3 8 3 8 5 4 7 2 HOUSEHOLD ERSONS I HOUSEHOLDINTHE 3 8 3 8 i2 8 2 8 _ 3 8 5 4 7 2 9 e SOHS I_ IN THE 3 8 HOUSEHOLD 8 _ 2 8 5 4i 2 3 8 2 _ 2 8 5 4 2 8 3 8 t 10 PERSONS II IN THE HOUSEHOLD _ 5 4 5 4 IN THE TABLE ABOve THIS PICTUREIS THE TIME DIAL ON _OU_ SOFTENE Pusrt numDete 30_ 1or...

Page 22: ...E TANK Brmewell _ Cover Red Line to Bottom Fitting BrinewelZ Sart Saver I 3 Lift the salt saver out of the brinewell 4 The picture of the salt saver in the regenera tion table page 19 20or 21 shows the number setting you should use Move the adjusting stem FIG 28 up or clown until this number shows in the window NOTE Each small mark on the stem is 1 10 0 1 of a pound of salt 5 Put the salt saver ba...

Page 23: ... Put the o ring on the end of the nozzle housing and turn the nozzle into the housing Push the small end of the filter into the nozzle With all parts together dip into clean water and turn into the plastic housing on the salt NOZZLE VENTURI PARTS saver FIG 27 Tighten snugly BY HAND ON LY Do not overtighten or you will break the plastic housing If you have to clean the nozzle venturi quite often yo...

Page 24: ...Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the softener 1 Close the st_ut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank 2 Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure i...

Page 25: ...es 18 through 22 to find correct settings _I MORE WATER BEING USED See pages 18 through 22 for correct regeneration and salt saver settings _ KNOB ON FACE PLATE IN THE VACATION POSITION Return to SOFT WATER r _ NO REGENERATIONS SET ON THE TIME DIAL Refer to pages 18 through 22 to find your regeneration and salt saver settings Use the Extra Regeneration Knob I _MANUAL BYPASS VALVE S IN BYPASS POSIT...

Page 26: ...let pressure 8 0 30 3 Liters 2 8 liters 1 4 liters 1 4 5 3 liters 1 2 4 6 liters MEDIUM CAPACITY MODEL NO 825 348202 in cm 39v 99 7 34 884 f7 h 44 5 12 30 5 3_ 8 6 8 20 3 30 76 2 34 864 HIGH CAPACITY MODEL NO 625 848302 in cm 41 38_ 17 12 3_ 8 6 3 _ 8 20 3 8 35 88 9 40 39 _ 93 3 41 EX HIGH CAPACITY MODEl NO 625 248702 in cm 106 46_ 118 7 93 3 41_ 2 105 4 44 5 17Yz 44 3 30 5 12 30 5 8 6 20 3 101 8 ...

Page 27: ...211400 22 500942 23 4013013 24 4019101 _ 7017024 Description Screw 6 x 9 16 4 req Top Cover Screw 6 32 x 3 8 Tap Slide Actuator Face Plate Incl Key Nos 3 4 and 6 Model No 625 348202 Model No 625 348302 Model No 625 348702 Actuator Knob Screw 8 18 x 1 2 Type 25 Tap 5 req Speed Nut 2 req Bottom Cover Cam Nest Assembly Incl 2 ea Key No 7 Screw 8 32 x 1 Mach 2 req Cover Plate Decal Cover Plate SALT SA...

Page 28: ...47 517030 Nut 48 900186 O Ring_ 7 8 x 1 49 516211 Seal 50 516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 51 g00350C Grommet 52 110320_ Hose Adaptor 53 900431 Hose Clamp 54 523119 Support Kit 55 116290_ Plug Button 2 req 56 Salt Storage Tank _ 020601 Model No 625 348202 020602 _Model No 625 348302 020002 _Model No 625 348702 57 900712 Screw_ 6 32 x 7 16 Machine 58 522059 Brinewell Model 625 348202 348302 522060 Brine...

Page 29: ... 3 16 2 req nstallation Adaptor 2 req 3lip 2 req Nasher 2 req installation Tube 2 req installation Nut 2 req Screen Inlet Hose Adaptor 2 req Transfer Line Nut Ferrule 2 req C Clamp Ground 2 rea I Nut C Clamp 114 20_2 reo3 Wire Ground Screw C Clamp 1 4 20 2 tea Resin Models 625 348202 348302 Resin Model 625 348702 Resin Tank Incl Key No 96 Model No 625 348202 Model No 625 348302 Model No 625 348702...

Page 30: ...1 137 505788 138 1219600 139 1228800 140 503390 141 4020505 Description O Rinq _ 16 x 5 16 4 req Plate Retaining Sorinq 4 req Washer 4 reo Retainer Rinq 4 req Screw 6 20 x 1 1 2 Type 25 Tap 2 reg Retaininq Plate O Rinq 3 16 x 5 16 Safety Valve Body Shut off Stem 3prinq 3 Rinq 7 16 x 9 16 3ap _ose Clamp low Washer Housing Incl Key No 132 3opper Drain Kit Incl Key No 130 and 131 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY l...

Page 31: ... 167 900120 150 168 503286 152 900287 Retainer Rinq 169 1297600 153 503287 Bushinq 170 7011418 154 4000028 Gear Kit Incl Key Noe 152 153 155 171 i7011434 156 157 162 and 163 172 523298 155 503313 Sprinq 173 900096 156 1230000 Push Arm 174 523300 t57 1234900 Sprinq Extension 175 119560C 158 523603 Actuatinq Lever 176 129770 159 523602 Screw 177 503233 160 216240 Dial Time 178 523296 161 523604 Clut...

Page 32: ...TS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOL LOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution center for handling When Sears arranges the installation you can be sure the job is done right We will arrange f...

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