Kenmore 625348832 Owner’s Manual

OWNERS

ANUAL

MODEL NO.

625.348832

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.

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HOW TO INSTALL --

HOW IT WORKS

CARE OF

SPECI FICATIONS

REPAIR PARTS

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, II1_60684 U.S.A.

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SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

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..

FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

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 WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTAOT-THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies on'ly while this pro-

duct is in use in the United States. _......... ;/_ . _ .

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may h_ve 0ther _rights wh ch vary from

state to state..

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. 731-CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, tL 60684

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', all 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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I TABLE CONTENTS

SECTION 1

Unpacking The Softener ................................................................. 4

Safety Guides ................................................................ 4

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

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

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

Plan How You Will Install The Softener ....................................... 7-8

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

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NO.

SECTION 3

SECTION 5

Step By Step Guides To Install Your Softener ............................... 9-'14

Install Sears Plastic Bypass Valve ............................................ 9

Connect In and Out Pipes To Softener .................................... 10

Fasten Drain Hoses To Softener ......................................... !1-12

Check Your Plumbing Work For Leaks .................................... 12

Connect Softener To Electrical Power ................................. 13

Check List of Step By Step Installing Guides ............................. 14

Softener Start-Up .................................................................... t 5-17

Sanitizing The Water Softener ................................................ 15

Make The Face Plate Timer Settings ..................................... 15-16

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

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

Face Plate Timer Features .................................................... 18

Service- Regeneration -Automatic Bypass - Electronics ............... 21

Wiring Connection Diagram ..................................................... 21

Care of Your Softener ........................................................ 22-25

Checking The Salt Storage Level and Refilling ......................... 22

Breaking a Salt Bridge ........................................................ 22

Cleaning The Outer Covers ................................................. 23

Cleaning The Nozzle and Venturi .......................................... 23

Cleaning iron From The Resin Bed .................................... 23

Protect Softener From Freezing .......................................... 24

Check List Before You Call Fbr Service ................................... 24-25

SECTION 7

Other Things To Know .......................................................... 26-27

Sweat Soldering Tips .................................................. 26

Dimensions and Specifications ............................................ 27

Repair Parts ................................................................. 28-3t

How To Order Repair Parts ........................................... Back Cover

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UNPACKING -- This owners manual

was on a cardboard packing piece. On the same cardboard piece are all 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° A 20 foot rol! of

drain hose is also included. Remove all other cardboard pieces, foam packings,

tape, etc°, from the softener and discard.,

Check the softener for shipping darn- age., If you find damage, call your Sears

store for help.

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

drop, or set on sharp objects that will

make a hole in the bottom

GROUND

CLAMP (2)

TRANSFORMER NUTS

SAFETY GUIDES

A Read all steps, guides and rules carefully

before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly in- stall. Failure 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

FLEXIBLE

CONNECTOR (2)

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BYPASS VALVE

1-"

"'" GROMMET

SCREWS AND

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

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

CLAMP (2) HOSE ADAPTOR

CLIP (2)

3/4" COPPER

SWEAT ADAPTOR (2)

h,Your water softener will remove hardness min-

eral and "clear water" iron from water, up to the limits shown on page 27. 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.

AkCheck 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 24.

When you see this sign in the book, not followed exactly..

A something could be damaged, or someone hurt, if the guide is

A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS

ONLY. BE SURE TO USE THE TRANS-

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

A 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.

h, Always unplug the softener from electrical

power before removing outer valve covers.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

If you know little about plumbing skills, we sug- gest you get a book on the subject,. There are many good books for do-it-yourselfers on the

basics of plumbing_ You can get a low cost book from Sears Plumbing and Heating departments that will help you. Some basic sweat soldering tips are on page 26 of 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 hetp_

CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE -- For your softener to work right, a water pressure of no lower

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 psi° If pressure

is over 120 psi, buy and install a pressure reduc- ing valve in the water inlet pipe to the softener_

NOTES: If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more, pressure during the night may go over

120 psi ..... Adding a pressure reducing valve may

reduce the flown

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 wi!l 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)o 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 90 seconds, or less, means the system flow rate is good_

FACTS AND

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book

FIGURES TO KEEP

in a safe place so you always have these facts.

Water Softener Model Noo Serial Number

Date Installed Water Hardness

Grains Per Gallon

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

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

Water Pressure Pounds/Square inch

Water Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute

to consume 335 milligrams of sodium. That is equivalent to eating 2V2 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.

WiiERE TO INSTALL THE SOFTENER

by Sears, Roebuck and Co. (See page 24).

Think of the following points as you choose a

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

o Place as close as possible to the pressure tank

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

o Place as close as possible to a water drain such

as a floor' drain, laundry tub, surnp or standpipe°

A • Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE

THE WATER HEATER_ Temperature of water going through the softener must not be more than 120 F (49 C)..

o Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft

water and salt..

,t • DO NOT install in a place where the softener

could freeze. Freeze damage voids the warranty

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.

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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.

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)

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Sediment or

Taste & Odor_

Cartridge J {

Filter L+J

coldsortwater'_

hOLmsoft water

watert

heater___

"Always put the iron Filter before the

softener, the Taste &Odor Filter after the softener, the Neutralizer before an Iron Filter, etc., as shown

Phosphate

Feeder

Taste & Water

Odor Softener Filter

hardwater to Jvr'_ city watersupply

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Sediment _ \. _ ]

Cartridge Filter bler:;'dinQ ,_ q

Neotra,-A to, I=1 we,

Iron izer Clarifier _ water

Filter Solution

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J _ _ pressure or

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Dispensing System

PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SOFTENER

You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the flexible connectors* included with your softener.

Look at your house main water pipe at the point you wilt connect the softener, ts the pipe soldered copper,

glued plastic, or threaded galvanized 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 FIG. 2 on page 8 and 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°

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 1 in. pipe size (See Note on page 8).

Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings° 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.

ALWAYS install the bypass valve, which allows

you to 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. Twenty feet of hose is

included. If more hose is needed, you can buy it at most Sears stores._

If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with

plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed

(See page 11) to change the softener to a 1/2 in,.

copper tubing drain.

TOOLS NEEDED:- Common and cross point

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

measure or ruleo ALSO ....

o o _for SOLDERED COPPER - tubing cutter, propane torch, solid-core LEAD-FREE solder,

paste flux, emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool.

.... for TH READED P1PE- hacksaw or pipe cutter,

pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe joint compound approved for use on potable water.

.... for CPVC PLASTIC- hacksaw, adjustable

wrench, solvent cement approved for use on potable water, primer.

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

threaded to CPVC.

*Flexible connectors are not allowed in some localities. Check your local plumbing codes.

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SOFT

WATER

PLANS FOR IN AND_OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER !

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SOLDERED COPPER, OR CPVC

THREADED GALVANIZED OR BRASS PIPE

SOFT

WATER

i 3/4" Copper (or

3/4" Threaded

Pipe

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L " Softener inlet

24V ...._.1

Transformer

*INCLUDED

WITH SOFTENER

) i..,.-_Adaptor* (2)

3/4" sweat x threaded

120V

OUTLET

3/4" pipe

• Ftexible

Connector"

1" pipe

thread

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Bypass/Valve"

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I Hard water to

Softener inlet

NOTE; The included ltexible connectors are for 3/4

in plumbing connection For 1 in. connection, do

not use the flexible connectors From your local

hardware store, buy 2 adaptors (I in_ female thread x 1 in sweat, or 1 in threaded) and plumb

directly to the bypass valve Threads on the by- pass valve are 1in. pipe thread CAUTION: DO ALL

SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR.

(2;

Use if water supply flows from the left

CROSS-OVER

Soft Water.

(b Flexibte connectors are not a_lowed in at_

localities Check your locat plumbing codes

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INLET

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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

ik 2. heater..

Open the highest and lowest water faucets

/_ 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 -_. J/_-%..'fiT

_. plastic packing pieces from inside the .-_/_ (._ O-RINGSEALS

softener.. Set the cardboard liner (with parts --._.j ,,J-Jl"..-._ I] I I OUTERGROOVES

for installing fastened to it) where you can easily --.. T---I[ / "...Jl[ /J ONLY.CLiPSNAPS see it, and get to parts as you need them _%.__ ff_"__"" (SEE FIG 6)

STEP GUIDES TO iNSTALL ......I

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Shutoff _ Shutoff _---:t-_ Pressure

-_'--4k_'_'r-"-_ "Water Well ..f"_

"_ I _lv_o_\ PLACEDfN \"-.. I It _,f _'_ J[ _ OUTLET INTO lIMNER GROOVES

Meter Pump

INSTALLING INLET - OUTLET ADAP- TORS OR BYPASS VALVE

/" _J._.._Clip (2)

5. TORS OR SEARS BYPASS VALVE, STOCK INSTALL THE INLET AND OUTLET ADAP- " __s

NO. 42-3437. v4=, 4371

a. Visually check and remove any foreign

materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports (FIG. 4).

b. BYPASS VALVE, STOCK NO. 42-3437

- tf not already done, put a light coating of silicone grease or Vaseline on the bypass valve o-ringso

Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go (FIG. 3, 5 and 6)° if the main water supply pipe is at or below floor level, turn the bypass valve downward (FIG. 5) for easy connection.

- Continued

BE SURE TURBINE AND SUPPORT ARE FIRMLY IN

PLACE IN THE VALVE OUTLET,.

Turbine Support & Shaft

BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD

Turbine

Valve Outlet

TURN BYPASS VALVE

OUT CONNECT TO FLOOR

IN LEVEL PLUMBING

UPSIDE DOWN TO

S CTIlON 3

C, 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.

MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

6o Move the softener into place. Be sure the sur-

face it sits on is level and smooth.. If needed, put a piece of 3/4" plywood, at least 18" square, under' the tank.. Then put a spacer under the plywood to

level the softener.. DO NOT PUT SHIMS OR SPAC- ERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE TANK, WITHOUT THE PLYWOOD.. THE WEIGHT OF THE SOFT- ENER, WHEN FULL OF SALT AND WATER, MAY CAUSE THE TANK TO PUNCTURE OR BREAK AT

THE SHIM OR SPACER.

I STEP

BY STEP GUIDES TO

S|DE VIEW

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Valve Body

Inlet or Outlet

Shims

INSTALL

# CLaP

Bypass Valve

(Push atl the way in)

Plywood

END VIEW

CONNECT THE SOFTENER

Place gaskets into 1" nuts on the flexible con-

nectors (FIG. 2).. Then carefully turn onto the

bypass valve and tighten.

USE CARE NOT TO CROSS-THREADo

TIGHTEN FIRMLY, BUT DO NOT OVER-

TIGHTEN AND BREAK THE BYPASS VALVE,

OR CUT THE GASKETS_

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Measure, cut, thread (if applies) and put together

all pipe and fittings from the main water supply

pipe,, to the flexible connectors.

IMPORTANT: WHEN LO.OKING AT THE FRONT OFTHE SOFTENER, THE INLET IS ON THE RIGHT

SIDE. tF WATER IN YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE RUNS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT (SEE PAGE 8),

BE SURE TO USE A "CROSS-OVER" AS SHOWN.

When all piping fits together good..

......solder all sweat copper joints following tips on

page 26.

.... solvent cement all CPVC joints.

.... thread together and tighten all threaded

joints, using Teflon tape or pipe joint compound.

Use Teflon tape or pipe joint compound and turn

the 3/4" end of the flexible connectors onto the

plumbing just installed, DOUBLE-CHECK TO BE SURE RAW, HARD WATER IS PIPED TO

THE SOFTENER INLET°

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