Kenmore 625.38156 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
KGnmorG
Reverse Osmosis
System
MODEL NO. 625.381560 UltraFilter 450
Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product.
Questions ?
Visit WWW.KenmoreWater.com
or call toll free 1-800426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST)
Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-469-4663
See back cover for other Sears service numbers.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
www.KenmoreWater.com
Warranty
Installation
How It Works Care Of Specifications
Repair Parts
System Tested and Certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI
Standard 42 and 58. See performance data sheet for details.
Part No.7288057 (Rev. K 9/26/08)
Warranty
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this
Reverse Osmosis System fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible).
This warranty does not include filter cartridges or the Reverse Osmosis membrane, which are expendable
items.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Dimensions
IZJ
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
Table of Contents
Unpack and Check Shipment..........................................................................................................................................................................4
What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will do ...............................................................................................................................................5
Plan Your Installation..................................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Overview and Site Preparation .......................................................................................................................................................................7
Step 1-Install Supply Water Fitting ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Step 2-lnstall Reverse Osmosis Drain ......................................................................................................................................................9-10
Step 3-lnstall Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly .........................................................................................................................................11
Step 4-lnstall Storage Tank ..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Step 5-lnstall Reverse Osmosis Faucet....................................................................................................................................................12-13
Step 6-Connect Tubes..............................................................................................................................................................................14-15
Step 7-Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge System ........................................................................................................................................16-17
How Your Reverse Osmosis Water System Works ...............................................................................................................................18-19
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................................................20-21
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................................................24-25
Exploded View & Parts List ...................................................................................................................................................................26-27
Safety Guides
▼ Read all steps and guides carefully before installing
and using your reverse osmosis system. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the reverse osmosis system.
▼ Do not attempt to use this product to make safe
drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality without adequate disin fection before or after the system. This system is certi fied for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfec ted water that may contain filterable cysts.
▼ Check with your local public works department for
plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you install the system. Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual.
▼ This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction
on chlorinated water supplies containing detectable residual free chlorine at the system inlet. Water sys tems using an inline chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time before the RO system.
▼ This system is acceptable for treatment of influent
concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N and is cer tified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water sup plies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater.
▼ The reverse osmosis system works on water pressures
of 40 psi (minimum) to 100 psi (maximum). If your house water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reducing valve in the water supply pipe to the reverse osmosis system.
▼ Do not install the reverse osmosis system outside, or
in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Temperature of the water supply to the reverse osmosis system must be between 40°F and 100°F. Do not install on hot water.
▼ Read the other limits (pH, hardness, etc.) in the speci
fications and be sure your water supply conforms.
▼ The reverse osmosis membrane contains a preserva
tive for storage and shipment. Be sure to purge as instructed on page 17 before using product water.
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
Unpack and Check Your Carton

INSPECT SHIPMENT

Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from your shipping carton. Check all items against the packing list below. Note any items lost or damaged in shipment. Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items. If problems exist, refer to the website or the toll free number listed throughout this manual. Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to install them.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require
installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of saddle valves. If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumb ing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.
Flanger Brackets
Bag Assembly
Dropper

Packing List

Nitrate/Nitrite
Te.st Kit
Bag Assembly
o
Thread Sealing Tape
i' ‘I'Gi .
Saddle Valve
§
Tank
Connector
Green supply tube
Reverse Osmosis Faucet Assembly
with black and blue tubes attached
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will Do
Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System is a water treatment unit. It uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water, under pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable membrane where minerals and impurities are filtered out. Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage, while minerals and impurities are sent to the drain with RO waste water. The minerals and impurities are meas ured in water as total dissolved solids (TDS).
The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter sedi ment-carbon cartridges. The prefilter reduces sand, silt, dirt, rust particles, other sediments, and chlorine from the water supply before it can enter the RO membrane.

Plan Your Installation

PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
It is recommended to read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exact ly. Reading this manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system. Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System can be installed under a sink or in a remote location. Typical remote sites are a laundry room or utility room. Review the location options below and determine where you are going to install your system.
NOTE: For best system performance, the feed water to the system should be softened or less than 10 grains per gallon hard.
The postfilter reduces any tastes and/or odors that may remain in the water, after passing through the RO mem brane, and just before going to the RO faucet. To prevent water waste, an automatic shutoff valve closes when the RO faucet is closed and the storage tank is full.
Your reverse osmosis system gives you a continuous supply of sparkling clear, delicious water for drinking, cooking and other uses. Foods will look and taste better too. Having high quality RO product water at your fin gertips eliminates the need to buy bottled water. The storage tank holds over 2 gallons of RO product water for your needs.
Tools Needed

UNDER THE SINK EOCATION

The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and storage tank are normally installed in a kitchen or bathroom sink cab inet. See Figure 2. A suitable drain point is needed for reject water from the Reverse Osmosis filter.

REMOTE EOCATION

You can also locate the Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly and storage tank in a remote location away from the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You will need a nearby water source and drain point. See Figure 3.

CHECK SPACE REQUIREMENTS

Check size and position of items for proper installation into location chosen.

TOOES NEEDED

Review the tools needed list. See Figure 1. Gather need ed tools before proceeding with the installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools list ed here.
Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Drill & Drill bits, if required
Large Adjustable Jaw Pliers or Pipe Wrench
Figure 1
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
Plan Your Installation
Typical Under Sink Installation
Figure 2
Typical Remote Installation
Figure 3
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
Overview and Site Preparation

OVERVIEW

There are seven easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows:
STEP 1 - Install Cold Water Supply fitting STEP 2 - Install Drain Adapter STEP 3 - Install Reverse Osmosis Assembly STEP 4 - Install Storage Tank STEP 5 - Install Reverse Osmosis Faucet STEP 6 - Connect Tubing
STEP 7 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge System
These steps are explained in detail over the next few pages. It is recommended to read through the entire manual before beginning your installation. Follow all steps exact ly. Reading this manual will also help you receive and use all the benefits your Reverse Osmosis System can give you.
Figure 4

PREPARE SITE EOR INSTAEEATION

1. Before starting, close the hot and cold water shutoff valves (See Figure 5).
2. Temporarily place tank and filter assembly into cabi
net. Double check position of items and space required
for proper installation.
3. Remove tank and filter from cabinet and set aside.
NOTE: You must check and comply with all local plumbing codes.
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
step 1 - Install Supply Water Fitting

CHOOSE TYPE OE WATER EITTING TO INSTATE

Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. It is recom mended, but not required, that the cold water line be soft water. You can use the saddle valve provided with your unit to tap into the cold water line. See Fig. 5. Or you can purchase standard pipe fittings locally such as a com pression fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the Reverse Osmosis 1/4" tube.
NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of water fit
ting is used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar with local codes or plumbing procedures.
NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require
installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of saddle valves. If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumb ing code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.

INSTATE SADDLE VALVE (Included with your package)

This fitting will be installed on the cold water pipe. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the Reverse Osmosis 1/4" tubing.
6. Do not connect the tubing to the fitting at this time.
This will occur later in the installation.
NOTE: Once the saddle valve is installed, the nut near the handle may need to be tightened to prevent possi ble leaks.
Complete the following steps to install the saddle valve assembly.
1. Review Fig. 5 and familiarize yourself with all parts of the saddle valve. This valve will self-tap a hole in cop per tubing or plastic pipe.
IMPORTANT: Before starting, close the hot and cold
water shutoff valves (See Pigure 5).
2. If installing on iron pipe, drill a 1/8" hole for the pierc
ing pin.
IMPORTANT: If a battery-powered hand drill is not
available and an electric drill is used, ensure that the drill is properly grounded.
3. Place the seal on the inside of Clamp X. See Fig. 5. Turn the valve handle all the way out.(counter-clock wise) Be sure the piercing pin does not stick out
beyond the seal.
4. Place Clamp X and Z around the pipe. Secure in place with two screws. Tighten both screws evenly. Do not over tighten screws. See Fig. 5.
5. Turn the valve handle all the way in. (clockwise) This will pierce the wall of the pipe. See Fig. 5.
Tubing
Saddle Valve Connection
(Included in package)
Figure 5
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
step 2 - Install RO Under Sink

INTRODUCTION

A suitable drain point is needed for the reject water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options to choose from:
• Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit
See Figures 6, 7 & 8. This is used in under the sink installations. The drain adapter kit is installed onto your sink drain pipe above the P-trap. See Figure 6.
• Use another existing drain in your home
This is usually used in remote location type installa tions. The drain tube from the Reverse Osmosis Filter runs directly to an open drain. See Figures 9 & 10.
NOTE: Local code may dictate which type of drain
installation is used. Other than local code, either drain installation types may be used. Consult a plumber if you are not familiar with plumbing procedures.

INSTALL DRAIN ADAPTER KIT

(Under sink Installation)
In an under the sink installation, you normally use the P-trap drain adapter. A drain adapter kit is included in your package. Review the drain adapter kit parts in Figure 8. The drain adapter is always installed in the sink drain pipe, above or ahead of the P- trap. See Figures 6 & 8. Be sure to comply with your local plumb ing codes. The drain adapter fits 1-1/2" sink drain pipes. Other drain pipe fittings, purchased locally, may be needed in addition to the adapter.
1. Slowly disassemble the sink drain pipe between the sink P-trap and the sink tailpiece. See Figures 6 & 8.
2. Clean the sink tailpiece to assure a leak-tight fit.
3. Install drain adapter directly onto the sink tailpiece
using the ferrule and nut. Snug the nut, but do not
tighten. See Figure 7.
4. Assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain
adapter using the ferrule and nut. Snug the nut, but do not tighten. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Locate so drain tubing from the Reverse
Osmosis faucet will make a straight run to the adapter, without dips, loops, low spots or kinks. See Figure 8.
5. Turn the connector to about 45° (10:00 or 2:00 posi
tion). See Figure 7. Tighten the nut securely.
6. Assemble the P-trap to the drain adapter, and other
drain pipe fittings as required to complete the drain run. See Figure 6.
NOTE: If needed, you can cut the unthreaded end of
the adapter to make it fit. Do not cut too short or the adapter will not make a leak-tight seal with the con necting fitting.
7. Tighten all connections, but do not over tighten plastic connections.
Under The Sink Installation
Single trap
IMPORTANT: Locate drain adapter so when the black drain tube
from the Reverse Osmosis Faucet is installed later on, it will make a straight run to the adapter, without dips, loops, low spots or kinks.
Double Trap
Figure 8
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com
Loading...
+ 19 hidden pages