Kenmore 625.388170 Installation Manual Download

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Page 1: ...toll free number 1 800 426 9345 www Ken moreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL UltraSoft Water Softeners With DELUXE valve designed for plumbing up to 1 inch _i Safety Guides _i Unpacking _i Where To Install _i How To Install _i Pressure Testing Tt_ Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSl Standard 44for softener performance I Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA I P...

Page 2: ...pecifications in your owners manual for the maximum limits of hardness and iron removal A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity tastes and odors or iron other than clear water iron It will not purify contaminated water or make other unsafe water safe to drink Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems To be sure you have...

Page 3: ...he Water Softener B Tools Pipe and Fittings Other Materials Needed C Typical Soldered Copper or CPVC In and Out Pipes D Typical Threaded In and Out Pipes To Softener STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A Assemble Inlet Outlet Adaptors or Plastic Bypass Valve B Installing 3 Valve Bypass C Locate and Connect Water Softener D Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drain Hoses E Pressure Test Check for Leaks F Ground...

Page 4: ... licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX as re quired by federal and state codes when installing sol dered copper plumbing Protect the softener and piping from freezing Dam age from freezing voids the softener warranty See how to protect from freezing in your owner s manual CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY W...

Page 5: ...If you find damage report it to your Sears store Use care when handling the softener DO NOT turn upside down DO NOT drop or set on sharp objects that could make a hole in the bottom The water soft ener is heavy and to avoid damage or personal inju ry do not try to lift it or move more than necessary See page 3 4 when you are ready to move it into installation position PARTS DESCRIPTIONS SMALL PART...

Page 6: ...ll you what the water pressure is where you live CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE A water flow of at least 3 gallons per minute is needed A lower flow will keep your softener from working as well as it should To make an easy check of your flow rate do the following You will need a one gallon container can jar pail etc _1_ Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point water enters the house _J_ Wi...

Page 7: ... 120V electrical outlet to plug the transformer into is needed within 10 feet of the softener the softener has a 10 foot power cable Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an in side place to protect from wet weather So the softener always has electrical power use a con tinuously live outlet that cannot be accidental ly switched off When installing in an outside location you must take the steps...

Page 8: ...ge tank In and out fittings included with the softener are 1 NPT threaded adaptors You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet Use copper brass galvanized or PVC plastic pipe and fittings for the in and out pipes Be sure to check local codes Drain tubing 3 8 in inside diameter is needed for the valve and salt tank drains See step 1 ...

Page 9: ...ge 2 2 Include all pipe fittings and accesso ries you will use Make a list of all materials you wilt need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener VALVE OUTLET SIDE VALVE INLET In what direction does the water flow Be sure to plan IN and OUT piping so water flow is to the softener valve inlet Plan a crossover if flow is from left to right CROSS OVER sift W_a OUTLE_ _ INLET WATER...

Page 10: ...OUT IN 1 NPT sweat adaptor z 1 NPT J adaptor _ 2 of each included clip Bypass Valve included with some models NOTE For plumbing connection buy 2 sweat adap tors and plumb directly to the inlet outlet adap tors or bypass valve Threads on the inlet outlet adaptors 1 NPT CAUTION DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECT ING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE 2 4 Deluxe Valve ...

Page 11: ...ss use the drawing in Fig 4 as a guide Use union fittings as needed to connect the plumbing DELUXE VALVE MODELS So ft _ _ ucets Outside M Raw W _e ater In FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT L DENTIFIED 90 o Elbow 2 Union 2 Pipe as reg IN _ 1 NPT o e _ adaptori_c o_ _o_V_o_o _ NOTE For 1 in plumbing connection use a 1 in threaded straight connector 2 5 Deluxe Valve ...

Page 12: ...HREADED ADAPTORS FIG 4 5 AND 6 All needed parts are on the small parts skin pack Note If you will not install the bypass valve because you will have a 3 valve bypass skip step b but do steps a and c Shutoff _ _ Water Meter Pump 0 0 0 Electrical Panel Visually check and remove any foreign materi als from the valve inlet and outlet ports FIG 6 Carefully remove the two large plastic clips you will us...

Page 13: ...tor be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet port turbine sensor support port S turbine included with softener Valve inlet included with softener INSTALLING HOLDING CLIPS black bypass valve or threaded adaptor cross section of valve inlet or outlet clip snaps into place o ring between larger diameter rings BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD IN TURN BYPASS VALVE UPSIDE DOWN...

Page 14: ...lace valve s within easy reach IMPORTANT When looking at the front of the softener the inlet is on the right side If water in your house main wa ter pipe runs from left to right be sure to use a cross over as shown on page 2 3 When all pipe fittings and valves make a good fit together tighten all threaded joints use pipe dope on outside threads or solder all sweat joints 3 VALVE BYPASS threadedplu...

Page 15: ... up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s you installed on page 3 3 Notes Include adaptors reducers union fittings etc as needed Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to prevent stress on the softener valve Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on out side pipe threads When all piping fits together solder all sweat fittings prime and cement all PVC joints tighten all threaded ...

Page 16: ...ead drain do not raise the hose more than 8 above the floor A copper drain tube is best to use COPPER DRAIN TUBE The plumbing codes where you live may say that you must use a copper valve drain tube A copper tube is also best to use for an over head drain Use a copper drain tube if the softener is installed outside or in the sunlight Heat from the sun makes many kinds of rubber or plastic hose to ...

Page 17: ... the drain Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wall so half is inside and half is outside Push the bigger end of the tube adaptor into the grommet Push one end of a length of 3 8 I D tubing onto the tube adaptor using the tube clamp to hold it in place Put the other end of the tubing over the floor drain Over fill water must run downward through the tubing Do not raise the tubing highe...

Page 18: ...e main water pipe shutoff valve closed in step 1 page 3 1 Observe steady water flow from both open faucets _Jl Place bypass valve s in service EXACTLY as follows Keep soft water faucets open PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE O SINGLE BYPASS VALVE SLOWLY slide pull the valve stem outward toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly Push Inward For Bypass 3 VALVE BYPAS...

Page 19: ...k washer and nut to valve inlet from valve outlet 4 Groundwire Important Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal contact all the way to the ground Plastic rubber or other electrically insulating parts such as hoses fit tings washers or gaskets can break the direct metal to metal contact Also check the water meter city water or the well pump Install 4 copper jumper wires clamped tight...

Page 20: ...2 tabs inside the rim of the salt hole and lower the salt cover closed RESTART THE WATER HEATER TURN ON THE GAS OR ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT Your new Sears softener is now softening the water for your household needs However your WATER HEATER is filled with hard water To have fully soft water right away you can drain the water heat er so it refills with soft water If ...

Page 21: ...r call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 www Ken moreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL UltraSoft Water Softeners With HIGH PERFORMANCE valve _i Safety Guides _i Unpacking _i Where To Install _i How To Install _i Pressure Testing Tit I ystems Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance I Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA I PRINTED IN U...

Page 22: ...pecifications in your owners manual for the maximum limits of hardness and iron removal A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity tastes and odors or iron other than clear water iron It will not purify contaminated water or make other unsafe water safe to drink Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems To be sure you have...

Page 23: ...s Needed C Typical Soldered Copper or CPVC In and Out Pipes D Typical Threaded In and Out Pipes To Softener STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A Assemble Inlet Outlet Adaptors or Plastic Bypass Valve B Installing 3 Valve Bypass C Locate and Connect Water Softener D Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drain Hoses E Pressure Test Check for Leaks F Grounding Connect to Electrical Power PAGE NO 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 ...

Page 24: ... by a licensed plumber For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX as re quired by federal and state codes when installing sol dered copper plumbing Protect the softener and piping from freezing Dam age from freezing voids the softener warranty See how to protect from freezing in your owner s manual CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COM...

Page 25: ... softener DO NOT turn upside down DO NOT drop or set on sharp objects that could make a hole in the bottom The water soft ener is heavy and to avoid damage or personal inju ry do not try to lift it or move more than necessary See page 3 4 when you are ready to move it into installation position PARTS DESCRIPTIONS SMALL PARTS SALT HOLE COVER OPEN x SALT STORAGE TANK TANK NOZZLE VALVE ASSEMBLY ASSEM...

Page 26: ...ll you what the water pressure is where you live CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE A water flow of at least 3 gallons per minute is needed A lower flow will keep your softener from working as well as it should To make an easy check of your flow rate do the following You will need a one gallon container can jar pail etc _ Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point water enters the house _J With ...

Page 27: ...A grounded 120V electrical outlet to plug the transformer into is needed within 10 feet of the softener the softener has a 10 foot power cable Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an in side place to protect from wet weather So the softener always has electrical power use a con tinuously live outlet that cannot be accidental ly switched off When installing in an outside location you must take...

Page 28: ...e tank In and out fittings included with the softener are 1 NPT threaded adaptors You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet Use copper brass galvanized or PVC plastic pipe and fittings for the in and out pipes Be sure to check local codes Drain tubing 3 8 in inside diameter is needed for the valve and salt tank drains See step i a...

Page 29: ... 2 Include all pipe fittings and accesso ries you will use Make a list of all materials you wilt need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener VALVE OUTLET SIDE VALVE INLET In what direction does the water flow Be sure to plan IN and OUT piping so water flow is to the softener valve inlet Plan a crossover if flow is from left to right CROSS OVER sift W_a OUTLE_ _ INLET WATER SOF...

Page 30: ...or plumbing connection buy 2 sweat adaptors and plumb directly to the inlet outlet adaptors or bypass valve Threads on the inlet outlet adaptors and bypass valve are 1 NPT CAUTION DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS BYPASS VALVE included OUT outside faucets FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 elbow 2 1 NPT sweat ...

Page 31: ...ER HIGH PERFORMANCE VALVE MODELS IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS BYPASS VALVE included outside faucets FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 elbow 2 union 2 pipe as required __ threaded adaptor ingipeal 4ncO_u_aClh Bypass Valve included with some models 2 5 High Performance Valve ...

Page 32: ...u will not install the bypass valve because you will have a 3 valve bypass skip step b but do steps a and c Shutoff Valve 0 0 0 Water Meter Shutoff _ Pressure Pump _ Electrical Panel Visually check and remove any foreign materi als from the valve inlet and outlet ports FIG 6 Carefully remove the two large plastic clips you will use them Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are firmly i...

Page 33: ...e bypass valve or copper tube be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet port turbine sensor support port r_ turbine clip 2 _ bypass valve INSTALLING HOLDING CLIPS bypass valve or copper tube black cross section of valve inlet or outlet BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD TURN BYPASS VALVE UPSIDE DOWN TO CONNECT TO FLOOR LEVEL PLUMBING clip snaps into place o ring between lar...

Page 34: ...ithin easy reach IMPORTANT When looking at the front of the softener the inlet is on the right side If water in your house main wa ter pipe runs from left to right be sure to use a cross over as shown on page 2 3 O When all pipe fittings and valves make a good fit together tighten all threaded joints use pipe dope on outside threads or solder all sweat joints 3 VALVE BYPASS threadedplumbing shown ...

Page 35: ...aptors reducers union fittings etc as needed Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to prevent stress on the softener valve Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on out side pipe threads When all piping fits together solder all sweat fittings prime and cement all PVC joints tighten all threaded joints CAUTIONS Never solder fittings while connected to non metallic parts Wait until soldere...

Page 36: ...e hose more than 8 above the floor A copper drain tube is best to use COPPER DRAIN TUBE The plumbing codes where you live may say that you must use a copper valve drain tube A copper tube is also best to use for an over head drain Use a copper drain tube if the softener is installed outside or in the sunlight Heat from the sun makes many kinds of rubber or plastic hose to soften flatten and close ...

Page 37: ...ush the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wall so half is inside and half is outside Push the bigger end of the tube adaptor into the grommet Push one end of a length of 3 8 I D tubing onto the tube adaptor using the tube clamp to hold it in place Put the other end of the tubing over the floor drain Over fill water must run downward through the tubing Do not raise the tubing higher than the g...

Page 38: ... house main water pipe shutoff valve closed in step 1 page 3 1 Observe steady water flow from both open faucets _ Place bypass valve s in service EXACTLY as follows Keep soft water faucets open O SINGLE BYPASS VALVE SLOWLY slide pull the valve stem outward toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly PULL OUT for service PUSH IN for bypass 3 VALVE BYPASS Fully cl...

Page 39: ...om valve outlet to valve inlet Water Meter 4 Groundwire Important Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal contact all the way to the ground Plastic rubber or other electrically insulating parts such as hoses fit tings washers or gaskets can break the direct metal to metal contact Also check the water meter city water or the well pump Install 4 copper jumper wires clamped tightly on b...

Page 40: ...TART THE WATER HEATER TURN ON THE GAS OR ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT Your new Sears softener is now softening the water for your household needs However your WATER HEATER is filled with hard water To have fully soft water right away you can drain the water heat er so it refills with soft water If you don t drain the water heater it will take a few days before you have f...

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