
Installation
INSTALL SINGLE BYPASS VALVE (cont.)
Before installing the bypass valve and/or installation
adaptors, make sure that the turbine and support are
firmly in place inside the softener valve’s outlet port.
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Figure 8
Turbine
Support
Valve Outlet
Turbine
INSTALL HOLDING CLIPS
Bypass Valve or
Installation Adaptor
Plastic Clip
O-Ring
Valve Inlet or Outlet
Plastic clip snaps
into groove in
bypass or adaptor
ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
Measure, cut (thread if needed) and put together all
pipe and fittings up to the main water pipe. Make sure
that the incoming water supply pipe goes to the valve
inlet side.
CAUTION:
Never solder fittings while connected to
nonmetallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe
has cooled before connection. See Fig. 10.
CAUTION:
Be careful when putting pipe fittings togeth-
er. Do not cross thread, and do not over-
tighten.
Figure 10
Incoming
Hard
Water
Main Water
Pipe
1.
Cut pipe to
correct length
2.
Solder. When
cool, do step 3.
3.
Put threaded
adaptor into
bypass valve
port.
4.
Solder.
NOTE: To be certain
that heat will not
travel down the pipe
and into the bypass
valve or installation
adaptors, wrap the
bottom of the pipe
and the bypass valve
with a wet rag.
IN
Figure 9
If connecting to floor
level plumbing, install
the bypass valve turned
downward, as shown.
IN
OUT
ALTERNATE BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION
Clip
Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345.
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