Kenmore 625388110 Installation Guide

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

For softeners with

DELUXE valve

designed for plumbing up to 1 inch

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions

Before First Use of

This Product.

If you have questions when
installing, operating or main-
taining your softener, and

when setting the timer, call
this toll-free number...

1-800-426-9345

(M - F, 7 am - 8 pm, CST)

UltraSoft Water Softeners

• Safety Guides

• Unpacking

For repair or replacement
parts, call this toll-free num-

ber...

• Where To Install

• How To Install

1-800-366-7278

• Pressure Testing

www.KenmoreWater.com

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals

nearby the softener for future reference.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. 7267336 (Ray. A 3/23/04)

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This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Kenmore Water Softener. To
better understand how the water softener is installed, and to know what you will need,

please read this entire manual before beginning.

After you have installed the water softener, the included owner's manual tells you how to
start, program, operate and maintain it. The owners manual also has the product warranty,
and a listing of repair parts available from Sears.

Your Kenmore Water Softener will remove hardness minerals (measured in grains per gal-
lon...gpg) and some clear water iron (measured in parts per million.., ppm) from water. See

the specifications, 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.

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Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems.
To be sure you have the proper type and size equipment, you must have your water tested.
Your Sears store can give you water test results for hardness, iron and acidity, and tell you
what equipment you need. Simply take at least a 4 oz. sample of your water to Sears, and

they will test it while you wait. If you need help to get your water tested, or if you have

other questions about your water, ask at your Sears store, or call the Kenmore Water Line

... 1-800-426-9345.

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BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

A. Safety Guides
B.

Unpacking The Water Softener

C. Water System Tests

PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

A. Where To Install The 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. Grounding - Connect to Electrical Power ...................

PAGE NO.

1-1
1-2

1-3

2-1

2-2, 2-3

2-4
2-5

3-1, 3-2

3-3
3-4

3-5,3-6

3-7

3-8,3-9

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SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

A. SAFETY GUIDES

• Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before
installing and using your new water softener. Follow
all steps exactly to correctly install. 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.

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• Your water softener will remove hardness minerals

and "clear water" iron* from water, up to the limits
shown on the specifications page in your owner's

manual. 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.

• Check with your local public works department for
plumbing, electric and sanitation codes. You must fol-

low their guides as you install your softener.

• 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 WITH THE FOLLOWING
GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER

OR OTHER PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR POS-
SIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

• THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY. BE
SURE TO USE ONLY THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED,

AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V, 60 CYCLE
HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND

PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVERCURRENT DE-
VICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. IF

TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED, USE ONLY THE AU-
THORIZED SERVICE, CLASS II, 24 VOLT, 10 VA

TRANSFORMER.

• Unplug the transformer right away if the power
cable should become damaged or frayed. Make re-
pairs, or replace the transformer, before plugging
back into the power outlet.

• Always unplug the softener from electrical power
before removing outer valve covers.

* Capacity to remove clear water iron was tested in the
field by the manufacturer.

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SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

B. UNPACKING THE WATER SOFTENER

Directions for unpacking the softener are on the top
of the shipping carton. This manual, and the own-
er's manual, were in the small parts bag. You will
need the small parts to install the softener. Keep
them in the bag until you are ready to use them so

you don't lose any parts. Remove all other card-
board pieces, foam packings, tapes, etc. from the

softener and discard.
Check the softener for shipping damage. If you

find damage, report it to your Sears store.

PARTS DESCRIPTIONS SMALL PARTS

FACE

PLATE

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NOZZLE VALVE

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

SALT HOLE

OOVER ._.

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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.

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bypass valve

(included with some models)

copper installation

tubes (2) nut (2)

BRINE RESIN

TANK

gaskets (2) clamp (2)

drain hose ground clamp kit

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tube

adaptor grommet

SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS

Has your water supply had a chemical analysis?
Please see page A on the inside of the front cover.

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 allowed in

the water pipes is 125 psi. If pressure is over 125 psi,
buy and install a pressure reducing valve in the wa-

ter inlet pipe to the softener.
Note:

If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more,
pressure during the night may go over 125 psi. Ad-

ding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.

If you have a well water system, look at the pressure
gauge to find the water pressure. Call your local wa-
ter 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 one gallon
container (can, jar, pail, etc.).

[]Fully open two cold water faucets close to the

point water enters the house.

_J_ With both faucets open, fill the gallon container

at one 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 fau-

cets.

[A total of 90 seconds, or less, means the system

flow rate is good.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER RESULTS OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM TESTS IN THE

"FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP" TABLE IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL.

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SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

A. WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

Think of the following points as [], Do not install in a place where the softener could
you choose a place to put your freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the

softener. (see FIG. 2). warranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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Place as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well water) or
water meter (city water).

Place as close as possible to a
water drain such as a floor

drain, laundry tub, sump or
standpipe.

Connect to the house main wa-
ter pipe BEFORE THE WATER

HEATER. Temperature of wa-

ter going through the softener
must not be more than 120°F

(49°C). Hot water will damage

inner softener parts. To reduce
the risk of hot water backup, pip-

ing between the softener and
water heater should be as long
of a run as possible.

Keep outside faucets on hard
water to save soft water and

salt.

Put the softener in a place water damage is least

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likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the
manufacturer will not repair or pay for water
damage.

A grounded, 120V electrical outlet, to plug the

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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 acddental-
ly switched off.

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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 sunlight. The

sun's heat can melt plastic parts.

THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT

(Shows soquonso of equipment only.-- Seldom, ifever, would all items be needed*.)

cold, soft w_er

Taste & Water Iron Neu_alizer

Odor Filter ,T,_i_ner Filter

Always put an Iron Filter before the w_ater$¢4_ne5

a Taste & Odor Filter after the softener a Neutralizer
before an Iron FJlte_ ef¢._ as shown.

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SECTION 2 , , , I PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

B. TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED

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. Is the pipe
soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galva-

nized 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 page 2-4 (soldered copper) and 2-5 (threaded).

Select the drawing best for you 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.
Notes:

Use page 2-3 to make a plan drawing for your spe-
cific installation.

Some models include a plastic bypass valve, a
length of valve drain garden hose, and a length of

oveuqow drain hose for the salt storage tank.

In and out fittings included with the softener are 3/4"

(nominal) copper sweat tubes. 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 CPVC plastic
pipe and fittings for the in and out pipes. Be sure

to check local codes.

If you do plumb with threaded or CPVC in and
out pipes, buy the needed adaptors and solder to
the inlet and outlet copper tubes provided.

ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use the Sears special valve (included with some
models and available at your local Sears store), or
3 shut-off valves (see pages 2- 4 and 3- 3). Bypass

valves let you turn off water to the softener if
needed for repairs, but still have water in the
house pipes.

Drain tubing (3/8 in. inside diameter), is needed
for the valve and salt tank drains. See step i and

2 on page 3-5 and 3-6. Some models include a
length of drain tubing, or you can buy tubing at

most Sears stores.

If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 3-5) to change the softener to a 1/2 in. mini-
mum copper tubing drain.

TOOLS NEEDED:--Common and cross point
(Phillips) screw drivers, slip joint pliers and a

tape measure or rule. ALSO...

...for SOLDERED COPPER -- tubing cutter, pro-

pane torch, solid-core 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 com-
pound approved for use on potable water.

...for CPVC PLASTIC -- hacksaw, adjustable
wrench, solvent cement approved for use on pota-

ble water, primer.

Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when
connected together. Use pipe and fittings of the

same material.

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SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

B. PIPE AND FI'I-rlNGS, PLAN DRAWING

120V - 60Hz

Draw the plans for your Inand OUT piping

here. Be sure to follow the guides on page

2-2. Include all pipe, fittings and accesso-
ries you will use. Make a listof all materials

you will need and buy them before you
begin to install the water softener.

LEFT

Electrical F_

Outlet

_DUR HOUSE MAIN WATER RPE *

* In what direction does the
water flow? Be sure to plan

flow is to the softener valve

flow is from left to right.

VALVE

OUTLET SIDE

VALVE

INLET

RIGHT

IN and OUT pipingso water
inlet. Plan a crossover if

CROSS-OVER

INLET

WATER

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SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

C. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR CPVC) IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER

DELUXE VALVE MODELS

* 1" NPT X

3/4" Sweat
Reducer (2)

Outlet

SOFTENER

VALVE

Inlet

*NOTE:
For 1 in. plumbing _onne_tion, buy 2 sweat

adaptors (1 in. female thread x 1 in. sweat) and

plumb directly to the inlet- outlet adaptors or by-
pass valve. Threads on the inlet-outlet adaptors

and bypass valve are 1 in. pipe thread.

CAUTION;

DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECT-
ING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET-OUTLET

ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE,

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SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

D. TYPICAL THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER

If you are planning a threaded plumbing installation, with a 3-valve bypass, use the
drawing in Fig. 4 as a guide. Use union fittings, as needed, to connect the plumbing.

DELUXE VALVE MODELS

Outside

(Raw Water In)

FITTINGS

REQUIRED NOT

IDENTIFIED

Outlet

OUT

Union (2)

90° Elbow (2)

Pipe (as reg.)

IN NOTE:

It may be easier to slip the pressure fit ground
clamps onto the plumbing prior to making all
connections permanent. See page3-8.

1" x 3/4" reducer*

_VALVE

*NOTE:

For 1 in. plumbing connection,

use a 1in.threaded straight connec-

tor.

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE

[]INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND / OR

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the house main water pipe,
near the water meter or pres-

sure tank, to turn off the wa-
ter.

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[ Open the highest and lowest

water faucets in your house to
let water drain from the pipes.

Close faucets after water has
drained.

If not already done, remove

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all cardboard or plastic pack-

ing pieces from inside the

softener. Set the parts bag

where you can easily see it,

and get to parts as you need
them.

THE INLET OUTLET COPPER TUBES (FIG.
4, 5 AND 6). All needed parts are in the parts
bag.

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.

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 in place. (Fig. 6)

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BYPASS VALVE: If not already done, put a light
coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and

slide onto the bypass valve. Push the bypass

valve into the softener valve as far as it will go.

Snap the 2 large holding clips into place, from

the top down as shown. (Fig. 7)

[] CAUTION...Be sure the clips snap firmly
into place so the bypass valve will not pull out.

(Fig. 7)

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Meter Pump

Electrical

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INLET AND OUTLET COPPER TUBES: If not

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already done, put a light coating of silicone

grease on the o-ring seals and slide onto the cop-
per tubes. Place the tubes into the valve inlet and
outlet ports, or bypass valve ports, as far as they
will go. Both tubes are the same and fit either
port. Tighten the installation nuts holding the
copper tubes. (Fig. 7)

[] CAUTION...Be sure the clips snap firmly

into place so the tubes will not pull out. (Fig. 7)

GO TO PAGE 3-3.

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE

DELUXE VALVE MODELS

INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, and/or

INLET and OUTLET COPPER TUBES

Before ins'telling the bypass valve, or copper tube, be
sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the

valve outlet port. turbine sensor

support port

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INSTALLING HOLDING CLIPS

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clip snaps into place e-ring

between larger diameter rings

BYPASS VALVE TURNED

DOWNWARD

TURN BYPASS VALVE

UPSIDE DOWN TO

CONNECT TO FLOOR

LEVEL PLUMBING

IN

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

B. INSTALL 3-VALVE BYPASS

_l INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES

(FIG. 9)

O Cut the house main water pipe where you will

connect the softener. Loosely put together pipe,
fittings, and the 3 valves. Place valve(s) within

easy reach.

3 - VALVE BYPASS

(threaded plumbing shown)

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 joint

compound on outside threads), or solder all

sweat joints.

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

C. LOCATE WATER SOFTENER, AND CONNECT PIPES

[]MOVE THE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Move the softener into place, onto a level and
smooth surface. If needed, put a piece of 3/4"

plywood, at least 17" x 20", under the tank. Then
put spacers under the plywood to level the soft-
ener. Do not put shims or spacers directly under
the tank, without 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.

To move the softener, grip under the ridge on the

salt tank sidewall and carefully rock back and forth,

into position.

_J_ CONNECT THE SOFTENER (Refer to your

plan drawing on page 2-3, and to page 2-4 or
2-5. Read the IMPORTANT note on page 3-3.

Then, measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all
pipe and fittings together up to the main water

pipe, or to the bypass valve(s) you installed on
page 3-3.

MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

shims

TYPICAL SOLDERING

CONNECTIONS

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 CPVC joints.
...tighten all threaded joints.

[] CAUTIONS:

• Never solder fittings while connected to non-

metallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe has cooled
before connection (see fig. 11).

• Be careful when putting pipe fittings together.
Do not cross thread, and do not overtighten.

_W ater Pipe

NOTE: To be certam heat
wiltnot travel down the pipe

and into the bypass valve
(or instatlation adaptors),

wrap the bottom of the pipe
and the bypass valve in a

wet rag.

_1. Cut pipe to
f

correct length,

Solder (WHEN
COOL, do Step

3),

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turn onto bypass

valve and
tighten (use pipe

joint compound

or Teflon tape).

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

D. CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS

ffi CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE • Keep the hose lower than the drain fitting. (In

Take a length of 3/ 8" inside diameter drain tub-
ing and attach one end to the drain fitting (FIG.

12). Use a tube clamp to hold it in place. Put the

other end of the tubing over a floor drain, into a
laundry tub, standpipe, or other suitable drain.

Check your local codes.

• Leave an air gap of about 1-1/2" between the end
of the hose and the drain. This gap is needed so you

don't get a back-flow of sewer water into the soften-

er. Do not put the end of the hose into the drain or
connect without the air gap.

• Place and support the hose so it does not kink or
have sharp bends. So water pressure does not cause
the hose to "whip", tie or wire it in place. Do not

pinch the hose shut. The softener will not work if

this drain hose is pinched, plugged, closed or re-

stricted in any way.

some homes, to get to a drain you must raise the

hose and run it over-head. If you need an overhead

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 soften, flatten and close up.

To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a
compression fitting (1/4 in. female pipe threads x

1/2 in. O.D. tube) and tubing from your local hard-

ware store.

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tie or wire

tubing in plac:;e

To drain point

"_- other than

floor drain.

Support tubing

in pla_ as

needed.

STANDPIPE

r gap

1-1[2"

floor drain

/

overflowdrain

tubing(seestep2,

top of page 3-6)

airgap

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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

D. CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS

[]CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TU- Important:

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Take the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and
tube clamp (FIG. 12) that are in the parts bag.

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Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank
wall so half is inside and half is outside.

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Push the bigger end of the tube adaptor into the
grommet.

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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.

The salt tank overflow is for safety only, If the

salt tank should overfill with water, the over-
flow tubing carries it to the drain.

Over-fill water must run downward through
the tubing, Do not raise the tubing higher than

the grommet and tube adaptor (FIG. 12).

Do not connect to the valve drain hose you
installedin step 1. Both drains must have a sepa-

rate hose or tube.

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E. PRESSURE TEST / CHECK FOR LEAKS

[] CAUTION:

To avoid water or air pressure damage to soft-
ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or

other residue from the water pipes, be sure to
do the following steps exactly as instructed.

Look at the picture in FIG. 15 showing your kind of
bypass valve(s).

[]Fully open two cold, soft water faucets nearby

the softener.

il_ Place bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position. On

a single valve, slide the stem inward to bypass.
On a 3-valve system, close the inlet and outlet
valves and open the bypass valve.

[]Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff

valve (closed in step 1, page 3-1). Observe
steady water flow from both open faucets.

I_l Place bypass valve(s) in "service", EXACTLY as

follows: Keep soft water faucets open.

HOUSE MAIN WATER

SHUTOFF VALVES

Shutoff

Pressure

o,or

Pump

Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft

water service position. Position in bypass only

if needed for softener repairs.

SINGLE BYPASS

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.

@

3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve
and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the
inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the

softener to pressurize slowly.

_'I After about three minutes, open a hot water

faucet for about one minute, or until all air is
expelled, then close.

_1_ Close both cold water faucets.

[]Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix

right away if any are found. Be sure to observe
previous caution notes.

3-VALVE BYPASS

FOR SERVICE

close bypass valve

open inlet & outletvalves

FOR BYPASS

open bypass valve

close inlet & outlet valves

Push

Inward

For

Bypass

Bypass

Valve

Outlet

nlet

Valve

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F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER

[]INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN To restore the ground, take the ground clamp kit

THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES
The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is

often used to ground all electrical outlets in the
home. Outlets are grounded to protect you from

shock when you touch any electric appliance
plugged into the outlet. If you installed the
single bypass valve (FIG. 15), the cold water
pipe ground is broken.

that is on the cardboard liner. Install across the inlet
and outlet copper tubes as shown in FIG. 16. Be sure

good contact is made between the pipe and the

clamps.

COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING

I

ground

clamp (2) \

screw with
lock washer /

and nut

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-

f

from valve

outlet

to valve

WATER METER JUMPER WIRE

inlet

#4 Groundwire

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 both ends, across insu-

lated parts (FIG. 17).

[]ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR

SOFTENER

The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric
power. The included transformer changes stan-

dard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts. You
must plug the transformer into a grounded, 120

volt outlet only. Be sure the outlet is always

"live" so someone cannot turn it off by mistake.

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The included transformer is made for inside use only.

Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the transform-
er into is inside, to protect from weather (see page

2-1).

SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER

[]PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER CONNECTING TRANSFORMER

Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

Transformer

120V-6OHz

Electrical

OuUet

Power Cable

from Face Plate-_mer

After installing your water softener, replace the cov-

ers. For the UltraSoft 100, first position the main
cover on the softener. Then, set the salt hole cover

into the main cover, and lower dosed. For the Ultra-

Soft 200, angle the covers so the main cover clips

onto the back first, then bring down in front and clip
on the 2 tabs inside the rim of the salt hole andlower

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 you don't drain the
water heater, it will take a few days before you have

fully soft water.

YOUR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK IS COMPLETE.

Now go to your owner's manual and do the softener start-up steps...setting the timer, adding

salt to the storage tank, sanitizing, etc.

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To drain the water heater, open a hot water faucet
and let it run until the water runs cold. Then close

the faucet.

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