Kenmore Elite 625.385560 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Premier Reverse Osmosis

Drinking Water

System

MODEL NO. 625.385560

Caution:

Read and follow all safety rules and operating

instructions before first use of this product.

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• Warranty

• Installation

• How It Works

• Care Of

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• Specifications

• Repair Parts

SAVE THIS MANUAL

System tested and certified by NSF International

against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and 58.

See performance data sheet for details.

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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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KENMORE ELITE ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this product 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 cover the filter cartridges or the reverse osmosis membrane, which are expend- able items that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

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 also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Unpack and Check Shipment ...................................................................... 4

What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will do ........................................................... 5

Plan Your Installation ........................................................................... 5-6

Overview and Site Preparation ..................................................................... 7

Step I-Install Supply Water Fitting .................................................................. 8

Step 2-Install Reverse Osmosis Drain .............................................................. 9-10

Step 3-Install Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly ......................................................... 11

Step 4-Install Storage Tank ........................................................................ 11

Step 5-Install 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

• 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 drink- • ing water from non-potable water sources. Do not use

the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. This system is certified for cyst reduction and may be used on disinfected 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 resid-

ual free chlorine at the system inlet. Water systems using an inline chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time before the RO system.

This system is acceptable for treatment of influent con- centrations 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 IO0°F. Do not install on hot water.

• Read the other limits (pH, hardness, etc.) in the specifi- cations and be sure your water supply conforms.

• The reverse osmosis membrane contains a preservative for storage and shipment. Be sure to purge as instruct-

ed on page 17 before using product water.

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INSPECT SHIPMENT

Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is shipped

complete in one carton. Remove all items from your ship- ping 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 through-

out 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 instal-

lation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of saddle valves.

If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumbing

code 248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation.

Reverse Osmosis Assembly

Bag Assembly

Dropper

Tee, Feed

Adapter

Water Storage Tank

Tank

Connector

Bag Assembly

Drain Adaptor Kit

Thread Sealing Tape

Bag Assembly

Nitrate/Nitrate Test kit

Reverse Osmosis Faucet Assembly

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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 measured in water as total dissolved solids (TDS).

The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter sediment- carbon cartridges. The prefilter reduces sand, silt, dirt, rust par- ticles, other sediments, and chlorine from the water supply before it can enter the RO membrane. The postfilter reduces any tastes and/or odors that may remain in the water, after

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 ben-

efits 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. UNDER THE SINK LOCATION

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

Reverse Osmosis filter.

REMOTE LOCATION

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.

TOOLS NEEDED

Review the tools needed list. See Figure 1. Gather needed tools before proceeding with the installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

passing through the RO membrane, 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 fingertips eliminates the need to buy bottled water. The storage tank holds over 2 gallons of RO product water for your needs.

Tools Needed

Adjustable Wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

Tape Measure

Drill & Drill bits, if required

Large Adjustable Jaw Pliers or Pipe Wrench

Flathead Screwdriver

Figure

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Typical Under Sink Installation

All install parts included in package.

Drain Adapter

for Reverse Osmosis Waste Water

Reverse

Osmosis

Assembly

Figure 2

Soft, Cold Water

Soft, Hot

Water

Additional Parts required.

Typical Remote Installation

Outside Faucet

(Hard Water) Outside Faucet

(Hard Water)

Sediment

Filter_

Water

Softener

Air Gap

Shutoff It

Reverse Osmosis

Air Gap Faucet

Soft, Cold

Reverse

Osmosis

System

Storage Tank

Water

Meter

Main

Valve

Figure 3

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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.

PREPARE SITE FOR INSTALLATION

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.

Figure 4

NOTE: You must check and comply with all local plumb- ing codes.

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CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTING TO INSTALL

Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. Refer to the Specifications page for supply water requirements. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4" tubing. A typical connection using the included water

supply fitting is shown in Figure 5.. An optional connection using standard plumbing fittings (not included) is shown in

Figure 5B.

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.

INSTALL COLD WATER SUPPLY FITTING

(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. Locate the cold water line in the

sink cabinet. It is recommended, but not required, that the cold water line be soft water.

Shutoff Valve Shutoff Valve

,. . _'_1 I water supply fitting

faucet stud (tee, feed adaptor)c°la water / " _

thread sealing

tape on threads 7_ _\

pipe ReverseOsmosisinlet

coldwater . _ _i/4" green tubing to

Cold Water Supply Connection

(using included water supply fitting)

Figure 5

Complete the following steps to install the water supply fitting.

1. Close the water shut off valve that is immediately

before supply fitting and open faucets to drain water

from the sink cold water pipe.

2. Remove nut that connects the cold water faucet to cold

water plumbing.

3. Thread water supply fitting onto pipe and reconnect

nut to bottom of fitting.

OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS (compression type shown)

NOTE: Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a

faucet to drain the pipe.

Complying with plumbing codes, install a fitting on the cold water pipe to adapt 1/4" OD tubing. A typical con- nection is shown in Figure 5B. If threaded fittings are used, be sure to use pipe joint compound or thread seal-

ing tape on outside threads.

Hot Water Cold Water

Shutoff Valve m Shutoff Valve

1/4" compression

j fitting

cold water

pipe

Cold Water Supply Connection

(using compression fitting - not included)

insert

ferrule

1/4" green tubing to Reverse

Osmosis inlet

Figure 5B

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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 instal- lation is used. Other than local code, either drain installa-

tion 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 plumbing codes.

The drain adapter fits 1-1/2" sink drain pipes. Other drain pipe fittings, purchased locally, may be needed in addi-

tion 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 tight- en. 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

Double Trap

Drain

! _ Adapter

P-Trap

Ngr_ Sink Tailpiece

Ferrule O Drain Adapter

FerruLe

Cut, if

needed

Drain Tubing Connector Figure 7

i_J J_B_bCk Drain

[-_ n_ __"'_ Drain Adapter"

L_HO_ T C_OLD _-._....._ p_Trap

IMPORTANT:Locatedrainadapter sowhen the black drain tube

from the ReverseOsmosisFaucetisinstalledlater on, it will makea straightrun tothe adapter, withoutdips,

loops,low spotsor kinks.

P-Trap J_

Figure 6

10:00"', z

Nut

Figure 8

2:00

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