Kenmore 7146611 User Manual

INSTALLATION

MANUAL

If you have questions when
installing, operating or main

taining your filter, and when
setting the timer, call this
toll-free number...

Kenmore

Water Filters

1 -800-426-9345

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

Printed on recycled paper

Part No. 7146611 (Rev. D 10/15/09)

INTRODUCTION

This manual gives you the steps needed to install your

new Sears Kenmore Water Filter, To better understand
how the water filter is installed, and to know what you will
need, please read this entire manual before beginning.

Your Sears Water Filter will improve your water supply as
described in your owners manual. It will not soften hard
water, or remove iron (except for the Automatic Iron Filter
that does remove iron). The filter will not purify contami

nated water, or make other unsafe water safe to drink.
NOTE:

Sears recommends installing a water softener AFTER an
Automatic Iron Filter. In addition to softening the water,
the water softener will remove iron that may escape
through the iron filter.

After you have installed the water filer, the included Own
ers Manual tells you how to start, program, operate and

maintain it. The owners manual also has the product war
ranty, and a listing or repair parts available from Sears.

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 re
sults 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.
To test for other elements, a qualified testing laboratory

must test the water. IF YOU NEED HELP TO GET YOUR
WATER TESTED, OR IF YOU HAVE OTHER OUESTIONS
ABOUT YOUR WATER, ASK AT YOUR SEARS STORE,
OR CALL SEARS WATERLINE ... 1 -800-426-9345.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

:

SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS

A. SAFETY GUIDES

B. UNPACKING THE WATER FILTER

C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS

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SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

A. WHERETO INSTALL THE FILTER 7

B. TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED 8

C. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR CPVC) AND THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES 9

SECTION 3 PUT THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TOGETHER

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SECTION 4 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 FILTER

D. CONNECT DRAIN HOSES
E. PRESSURE TEST - CHECK FOR LEAKS
F. GROUNDING - CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER

RESTART THE WATER HEATER

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SECTION 1

:

BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS

1A. SAFETY GUIDES

^ Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before Installing and us
ing your new water filter. Follow all steps exactly to correctly Install.
Failure to follow them could cause personal Injury or property dam
age. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from
your water filter.

^ Your water filter will Improve your water as described In your own
ers manual. It will not purify polluted water, or make It safe to drink.
Also see the specifications page In the owners manual.

^ Check with your local public works department for plumbing, elec
tric and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you Install
your filter.

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

A Protect the filter and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing
voids the filter warranty. See how to protect from freezing In your own
ers manual.

PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY,

PERSONAL INJURY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY. BE SURE TO USE
THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED, AND PLUG IT INTO A
GROUNDED 120V OUTLET.

A Unplug the transformer right away If the power cable should

become damaged or frayed. Make repairs before plugging back
Into the power outlet.

A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before remov

ing outer valve covers.

SECTION 1

:

BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS

1B. UNPACKING THE WATER FILTER

Packed with the filter are installation and owners manu

als, an electrical transformer and a bag of several small

parts. Automatic Iron Filter models also include a feeder
valve and the other parts shown below. You will use all of
these parts while installing the filter. So you don’t lose any

parts, keep in a safe place until you are ready to use
them. Remove the filter from the master carton. Discard
all cardboard and foam packing pieces.

Check the filter for shipping damage. If vou find damage,

report it to vour Sears store.

PARTS DESCRIPTIONS

TOP

COVER

Use care when handling the filter, DO NOT turn upside

down, DO NOT drop, or set on sharp objects that could

make a hole in the bottom. The water filter is heavy and

to avoid damage, or personal injury, do not try to lift it or

move more than necessary. See page 13, when you are
ready to move it into installation position.

SMALL PARTS

INLET-OUTLET

ADAPTOR (2)

CLIP (2)

GROUND CLAMP

OTHER PARTS OF AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER

ONLY

SECTION 1

:

BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS

1C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS

HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD A CHEMICAL ANALY
SIS? Please see page 2.

CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE - For your filter to
work correctly, a water pressure of no lower than 20

pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the house wa
ter 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 water inlet pipe and pipe
to the filter,

NOTE:

If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more, pres
sure during the night may go over 125 psi,,,Adding a

pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.

CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE - A water flow of
5-1 /2 to 7 gallons per minute is needed, A lower flow will

keep you filter 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,),

1. Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point

water enters the house,

2. 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,

3. Empty the container and go to the second faucet (be

sure BCTH faucets are still on). Fill the gallon container
at the second faucet and see how may seconds it takes,

4. Turn off both faucets. Now add the number of seconds

If you have a well water system, look at the pressure
gauge to find the water pressure. Call you local water de

partment if you have city water. They will tell you what the
water pressure is where you live.

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER RESULTS OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM TESTS

KEEF” TABLE IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL,

it took to fill the container at both faucets,

5. A total of 35 seconds, or less, means the system flow

rate is good.

I THE “FACTS AND FIGURES TO

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