Kenmore 6253487003, 6253485003, 625347703 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS

ANUAL

MODEL NOS.

625.3485003

EXTRA CAPACITY 50

62&347703

625.3487003

HIGH CAPACITY 70

CAUTION

Read All Safety

Guides Before

You Start to

Install Your

Softener

AVOID UNNEEDED

SERVICE CALLS...

Read the HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST on page 24.

The programming guides on

the underside of the Salt Storage Tank Cover are also helpful.

SAVE THiS MANUAL

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW IT WORKS --

CARE OF

SPECIFICATIONS-

-- REPAIR PARTS --

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago,

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II1° 60684 U,S.A.

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t WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this water softener is installed and maintained

in accordance with our' instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material

or' workmanship in this water softener..

For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop

a leak.

TO OBTAIN WARRANT',( SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this pro- duct 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. 731-CR-W, Sears Tower', Chicago, IL 60684

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

If you want your water softener professionally installed, talk to your Sears Salesman. He will arrange for

a prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized installers°

SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY

All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per- formed in a neat, workmanlike manner' in accordance

with generally accepted trade practices_ Further, alt installations shall comply with all local laws, codes,

regulations and ordinances_ Customer shall also be protected, during installation, by insurance relating

to Property Damage, Workman's Compensation and Public Liability.

In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved, which warranty

becomes effective the date the merchandise is in-

stalled, should the workmanship of any Sears

arranged installation prove faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you, cause such faults

to be corrected at no additional cost to you.

SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1

Unpacking The Softener ..................................................

Safety Guides .....................................................

Before You Start To Install Your Softener ............................. 5-9

Water System Tests ............................................... 5

Where To Install The Softener .................................... 6

Plan How You Wilt Install The Softener ............................. 6-9

Tools, Pipe, Fittings and Other Materials Needed .................. 7-9

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SECTION 3

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SECTION 5

Step By Step Guides To Install Your Softener ......................... 10ot5

Install Inlet-Outlet Adaptors, or Sears Plastic Bypass Valve ......... 10

Install Sears Brass Bypass Valve, or 3-Valve Shutoff .............. 11

Connect in and Out Pipes To Softener ........................... 12

Fasten Drain Hoses To Softener ................................... 12-13

Check Your Plumbing Work For Leaks ............................. t4

Connect Softener To Electrical Power ............................. 15

Check List of Step By Step installing Guides ........................... 15

Softener Start-Up .................................................. 16-17

Setting The Timer .......................................................................... 16

Filling The Storage Tank With Salt .................................................. 17

How Your Water Softener Works ............................................................. 18-21

RECHARGE NOW and VACATION Face Plate Controls .................. 18

Service and Regeneration, or Recharge ...................................... 19-20

Automatic Bypass ........................................................... 21

Care of Your Softener .............................................. 21-24

Checking The Salt Storage Level ................................... 21

Breaking a Salt Bridge .............................................. 21

Cleaning The Outer Covers ......................................... 22

Cleaning The Nozzle and Venturi ............................... 22

Cleaning Iron From The Resin Bed ............................ 23

Protect Softener From Freezing .................................. 23

Check List Before You Call For Service .......................... 24

SECTION 7

Other Things To Know ......................................... 25-30

How To "Fine-Tune" Your Softener ............................ 25-27

Dimensions and Specifications ................................ 28

Sweat Soldering Tips ........................................ 29

Wiring Connection Diagram ................................... 30

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I UNPACKING, SAFETY GUIDES

UNPACKING -This owners manual

was on a cardboard packing piece On the same cardboard piece are al! the small parts you will need to install the softener (not including plumbing pipe and fittings) _So you don't lose any parts,

keep them on the cardboard until you

are ready to use them. Remove all other cardboard pieces, foam packings, tape,

etc., frorr_ the softener and discard.

Check the softener for shipping dam- age If you find damage, call your Sears store for help

Use care when handling the softene[ DO NOT turn upside-down. DO NOT

drop, or set on sharp objects that will

make a hole in the bottom

GROUND

CLAMP (2) HO

TRANSFORMER _ CLAMP (2)

SAFETY GUIDES

A Read all steps, guides and rules carefully be- fore installing and using your new water softener.

Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Fai- lure to follow them could cause personal injury or

property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water

softener,

OWNERS

MANUAL

INLET-OUTLET

ADAPTOR (2)

GROUNDWlRE,

SCREWS AND NUTS

PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER

PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR POSSI- BLE FATAL SHOCK.

HOSE ADAPTOR

INLET

SCREEN

CLIP (2)

...-- GROMMET

A Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and "clear water" iron from water, up to

the limits shown on page 28. It will not remove other types of iron, acids, tastes and odors, etc. It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to

drink.

A Check with your local public works depart-

ment for plumbing, electric and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you install your softener.

A Use only LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX, as required by Federal and State codes, when installing soldered copper plumbing.

A Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener war-

ranty. See page 23.

When you see this sign in the book, A something could be damaged, or someone hurt, if the guide is

not followed exactly.

A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS

ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE TRANS-

FORMER INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUTLET.

_, Be sure the electric outlet for the softener

is grounded the right way.

A Unplug the transformer right away if the

power cable should become damaged or

frayed. Make repairs before plugging back in- to the power outlet.

A Always unplug the softener from electrical

power before removing outer valve covers=

HELPFULINFORMATION

If you knowlittle aboutplumbingskills,we sug- gest you get a book on the subject..There are many good books for do-it_yourselferson the

basicsof plumbing_Youcanget a lowcostbook fromSears Plumbingand Heatingdepartments thatwillhelpyou.Somebasicsweatsolderingtips

areon page29of this manual..

WATER SYSTEM TESTS

HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD A CHEMICAL ANALYSIS? Sears has many kinds of water treating units (see page 6) to correct 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 tower

than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the house water pipes. The highest pressure

A allowed in the water pipes is 120 psL If pressure

is over 120 psi, buy and install a pressure reduc- ing valve in the water inlet pipe to the softener.. NOTE: If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more, pressure during the night may go over

120 psi.

If you have a well water system, look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure. Call your local water department if you have city water.

They will tell 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

1 gallon container (can, jar, pail, etc.) Fully open 2 cold water faucets close to the point

water enters the house.

With both faucets open, fill the gallon container at 1 faucet while looking at a watch or clock to see how many seconds it takes_

Empty the container and go to the second faucet (be sure BOTH faucets are still on).. Fill the gallon container at the second faucet and see how many

seconds it takes_

Turn off both faucets., Now add the number of

seconds it took to fill the container at both faucets,.

A total of 80 seconds, or less, means the system flow rate is good_

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts.

Water Softener Model No. t Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness

SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the

water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets

should consider the added sodium as part of their

overall sodium intake

For example, if your water supply is 15 grains hard,

you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water

Grains Per Gallon

Iron Content Parts Per Million *pH Taste And/Or Odor

Water Pressure PoundsfSquare Inch

Water Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute

to consume 335 milligrams of sodium That is equivalent to eating 21/2 slices of white bread

Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 90% of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants.

START TO iNSTALL I

WHERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER

Think of the following points as you choose a

place to put your softener. (See FIGo 1)..

,, Place as close as possible to the pressure tank

(well water) or water meter (city water-).

a Place as close as possible to a water drain such

as a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe°

A o Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE

THE WATER HEATER. Ternperature of water' going through the softener must not be more

than 120 F (49 C),.

• Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt.

_, o DO NOT install in a place where the softener

could freeze° Freeze damage voids the warranty

by Sears, Roebuck and Co. (See page 23).

Put the softener in a place water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leako Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for-water'

damage.

A 120V electric 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 inside place, to protect from wet weather.

,Ao

When installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener, installation plumbing, and wiring, are as well

protected from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.

Keep the softener out of direct sunlighL The sun's heat can melt plastic parts.

THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT

(Shows sequence* of equipment only - seldom, if ever would all items be needed)

Sediment or

Taste & Odor

Ca.[rtridge

Hlter

c01dsoft

Phosphate

Feeder

Taste & Water

"A}ways put the iron Filter before the

softener, the Taste & Odor Filter after the softener, the Neutrafizer before an iron Filter, etc, as shown

Odor Softener Fitter

PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SOFTENER

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 will connect the softener, ts the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvaniz- ed or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe

and fittings is it easiest for you to work with, and what

tools do you have?

Now look at the common plans for in and out piping on pages 8 and 9. Select the drawing best for you arid use it as a guide to plan what materials you will

need._ As you plan your in and out piping, keep in

mind the following check list.. Then get all the

materials you will need before you start.

BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL

TOOLS, PIPE, FITTINGS

AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

in and out pipes to the softener must be at least

3/4 in. size.. Some local codes may tell you to use

no less than I in. pipe size (See Note on page

8 or 9)o

Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fit-

ting& Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic

pipe.

_" Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when

connected together. Use pipe and fittings of the same material

Ii' You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or

threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out

pipe..

ii' Sears has kits and bypass valves you can buy

to help make installing your softener easier.. See

pages 8 and 9o

10 on pages 12 and l& 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, you can buy the parts needed

(See page 13) to change the softener to a 1/2 inn

copper tubing drain.

v" TOOLS NEEDED: -- Common and cross point

(Phillips) screw drivers, slip-joint pliers and a tape

measure or rule. ALSO ....

. °for SOLDERED COPPER - tubing cutter, propane torch, LEAD-FREE solder, paste flux, emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool.

.... for THREADED PIPE - hacksaw or pipe

cutter, pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe

joint compound approved for use on potable

water°

oo°for CPVC PLASTIC - hacksaw, adjustable

wrench, solvent cement approved for use on potable water, primer_

ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valve& Either

use 3 shut-off 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,

11' Drain hose (7/16 in,. inside diameter) is needed

for valve and salt tank drains, See steps 9 and

DRAW THE PLANS FOR YOUR IN AND OUT PIPING HERE BE SURE TO FOLLOW GUIDES LISTEDABOVE INCLUDEALL PIPE FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES YOU WILL USE MAKE A Outlet

LIST OF ALL MATERIALS YOU NEED AND BUY % THEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE

SOFTENER

YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE'

RJGH--T"

"IN WHAT DIRECTION DOES THE WATER FLOW? BE SURE TO PLAN IN AND OUT PIPING SO WATER FLOW tS TO THE SOFTENER INLET PLAN

A CROSSOVER [FIG 2 OR 3) IF FLOW IS FROM

LEFT TO RIGHT

Inlet

IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING

A 3 VALVE BYPASS

Tee (2)

Shut-off

Valves

Outside

Faucet

N AND OUT PLUMBING USING

A 3 VALVE BYPASS AND SEARS

SPECIAL FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR KIT

90" Elbow (2) Outside Faucets

(2)

C_U' tN AND OUT PLUMBING

SING SEARS SPECIAL PLASTIC

BYPASS VALVE

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f _'b-

Outside

Faucet

OUT

'1" NPT x

"t" NPT x

3/4" Sweat

Reducer (2)

Cutter

SOFTENER

Elbow (4)

KIT

3/4'° Sweat Reducer (2)

Outlet

SOFTENER

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Sears Item No. 42-3440 Sears Item Nor 42-3437 Sears item Nor 42-3436 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS I_ BYPASS VALVE (Plastic) _ BYPASS VALVE (Brass)

Allows easy hook up even if pipes One, easy working valve takes the place of 3 separate valves. are not exactly aligned.

_C IN AND OUT PLUMBING

SING SEARS SPECIAL FLEXIBLE

ONNECTOR KIT AND PLASTIC

BYPASS VALVE _ce_._

___ g0'_Elbow (2) ..j?_s'_6e_:_'

I { (SawWate_tn)

-- er Pipe

USING SEARS SPECIAL BRASS

IN AND OUT PLUMBING

BYPASS VALVE

F//Z_u CROSS-OVER

se if water supply flows from the left

include single or 3 valve bypass

/ALVE

Inlet

I_ NSTALLA-

TION KIT

Sears Item No_

42-3441

Soft Water

OUT i_

Outlet VALVE

OUT _ _tN

Plumb to softener

using fittings shown

in FIG 2A or 2B

Outlet

j÷

SOFTENER

*NOTE: For 1" plumbing connection, buy 2 swea! adaptors (1 in,

female thread x 1 in sweat) and plumb directly to the installation adaptors or bypass vatve. Threads on the installation adaptors and bypass valve are 1 in pipe thread.

Do not use the Installation Kit, Sears Stock No 42-3441, for t" connection CAUTION: 130 ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING

SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INSTALLATION ADAPTORS OR BY-

PASS VALVE°

Inlet

ic io. PL NSrO"'.DouTP,,,.

IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING

A 3 VALVE BYPASS

Union

Shut-off

Valves

OUT

OUTLET

SOFTENER

_NLET

Unions

Elbow (6)

ppie

3t4" reducer'

IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING

A 3 VALVE BYPASS AND SEARS

FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR KIT

Tee (2) Un}on Faucets

Shut.off

Valves

OUT

Outside

KIT

SOFTENER

SEARS KITS AND VALVES TO MAKE INSTALLING YOUR SOFTENER EASIER

FLEXIBLEItemNo, 65/42-3440CONNECTORS _ Sears Item No_ 65/42-3437

I BYPASS VALVE (Plastic)

Allows easy hook up, even if pipes are not exactly aligned. One, easy working valve takes the place of 3 separate valves.

_71N AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS _" SPECIAL FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR KIT *NOTE: For 1 in plumbing connection.

-- AND PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE use a 1 in threaded straight connector.

OUTL_ H_N

U_ KIT

F_ CROSS-OVER

se if water supply flows from the lef!

Include single or 3 valve bypass

OUTLET

SOFTENER_ fNLE_I

i SECTION 3 I STEP BY STEP GU,DES TO iNsTALL I

Close the shut-off valve on the house main

,& 1 = water pipe, near the water meter or pressure

tank, to turn off the water

Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water

& 2. heater..

Open the highest and lowest water faucets

A 3. in your house to let water drain from the

pipes Close faucets after water has drained°

If not already done, remove all cardboard or

4. plastic packing pieces from inside the softener_ Set the cardboard liner (with parts

for installing fastened to it) where you can easily see it, and get to parts as you need them.

Shutoff

Valve

Shutoff _Pressure

Meter

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_J_ Electri

Pump L.

Panel

INSTALLING INLET SCREEN AND INLET - OUTLET ADAPTORS

BYPASS VALVE

_"_ J..._C_ip (2)

INSTALL THE INLET SCREEN, AND THE

5,, INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR

SEARS BYPASS VALVE, ITEM NO. 65/42-3437.

NOTE: If you will install the bypass valve (use following steps a and c), the adaptors are not

used. if you do not install the bypass valve, you must use the adaptors (use following steps a and

b),

a. INLET SCREEN -- The inlet screen (FIG 4)

is on the cardboard liner with the other sma!l parts., 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 incoming water.

bli

INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS (Adaptors and clips are on the cardboard liners) - Push

the adaptors into the valve inlet and outlet

ports (FIG. 4) as far as they will go (FIG 5).. Both adaptors are the same and fit either

valve port° SNAP THE 2 LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE, FROM THE TOP

DOWN AS SHOWN. BE SURE THEY SNAP FIRMLY INTO PLACE, SO THE ADAP-

TORS WILL NOT PULL OUT...GO TO

STEP 6.

Sc ree_.__- _ Adaptors

PLACED_N ._ <f_ (t_('_?_._'_,_ OR

OUTERGROVES\ " _. _ _' /

'CNNT_3YiNCNL/PSGNRoovEAPS"__1' _passValve "1 (SEE FIG 5) _.._,.'¢ _ttem No, 65/42-3437J

SIDE VIEW

Valve Body

Inlet o_ Outle!

_nstallation Adaptor

Bypass Vafve

(Push all the way in)

END VIEW

C. BYPASS VALVE, ITEM NO. 65/42-3437- If

not already done, put a light coating of sili- cone grease or Vaseline on the bypass valve o-rings.

Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go (FIG. 4, 5 and 6)° SNAP THE 2 LARGE

HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE, FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN. BE SURE THEY SNAP FIRMLY IN PLACE, SO THE BYPASS VALVE WiLL

NOT PULL OUT. GO TO STEP 7.

INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS, OR SEARS

BYPASS VALVE, ITEM NO. 65/42-3436, AND

PIPES (FIG. 7).

Cut the house main water pipe where you will

connect the softener° Loosely put together pipe,

fittings, and the 3 valves or Sears special bypass

valve.. Place valve(s) within easy reach.

BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD

iN LEVEL PLUMBING

BYPASS VALVES

SINGLE VALVE BYPASS

l_ TURN BYPASS VALVE

OUT CONNECT TO FLOOR

UPSIDE DOWN TO

3-VALVE BYPASS

IMPORTANT: WHEN LOOKING AT THE FRONT

OF THE SOFTENER, THE INLET 1SON THE RIGHT SIDE IF WATER IN YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER

PIPE RUNS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, BE SURE TO USE A "CROSS-OVER '' AS SHOWN IN FIG 2F OR

3F, PAGES 8 AND 9.

If all pipe, fittings and valves fit together good,

tighten all threaded joints (use pipe dope on

outside threads), or solder following tips on

page 29.

MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

7, Move the softener into place. Be sure the sur-

face it sits on is level and smooth., tf needed,

put a piece of 3/4" plywood, at least 18" square, under the tank_ Then put a spacer under the ply- wood to level the softener, DO NOT PUT SHIMS OR

SPACERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE TANK, WITH-

............ OUT THE PLYWOOD,, THE WEIGHT OF THE

SOFTENER, WHEN FULL OF SALT AND WATER, MAY CAUSE THE TANK TO PUNCTURE OR

BREAK AT THE SHIM OR SPACER,

Softener

lnlet

Shims

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Softener

Inter

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