Sears 625.34823 User Manual

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Kenmore

CLARIFYING FILTER

-- HOW TO INSTALL --

-- HOW IT WORKS m

-- CARE OF --

-- SPECIFICATIONS --

-- REPAIR PARTS-

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

I WARRANTY I

SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER I/I/

in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, detects in material [_//
or workmanship in this water filter. I/l)

FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS _lll

For five years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current [_/I

model water filter tank, free of charge, if the tank develops a leak. I///
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SER- _//1

VICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only I(((

while this product is in use in the United States." ))))

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which [_/_
vary from state to state, lit/

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 731-CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 t1/1

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If you want you r clarifying filter professional ly installed, talk to you rSears Salesperson who will arrange

a prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers.

SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be
performed in a neat, workmanlike manner in

accordance with generally accepted trade prac-
tices. Further, all installations shall comply with

all local codes, regulations and ordinances.
Customer shall also be protected, during installa-

tion, by insurance relating to Property Damage,
Workman's Compensation and Public Liability.

SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY

In addition to any warranty extended to you on

the Sears merchandise involved, which warranty

becomes effective the date the merchandise is
installed, 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.

I TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

NO.

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 5

SECTION 6

SECTION 7

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

What Your Clarifying Filter Will Do .............................. 4

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

Where To Install The Filter .................................... 6

Planning Your Installation ..................................... 6-8

Step-by-Step Guides To Install ................................. 9-14

Water Filter TimerlRecharge Setup ............................. 15-16

Timer Features .............................................. 16-17

How The Filter Works ........................................ 17

Helpful Hints Checklist...Before You Call For Service ............... 18

Keep The Filter Frorn Freezing ................................. 19

Specifications/Dimensions ..................................... 19

Sweat Soldering Tips ......................................... 2(_

SECTION 8

Repair Parts ................................................ 21-23

REMOVE PACKAGING I

UNPACKING - Discard the carton, inserts,
foam pieces, and other packing items. DO

NOT throw awaythe small parts bagorthe
transformer.

NOTE:

Check the filter (and carton) for shipping
damage, Ifyoufinddamage, callyourSears
store for help.

SMALL PARTS BAG

(See page 9)

OWNERS MANUAL,

OTHER LITERATURE

TRANSFORMER

• Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before

installing and using your new water filter. 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 filter.

• Check with your local publicworks department for
plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow

their guides as you install your filter.

• Protect the filter and piping from freezing, see page I

19. Damage fromfreezing voidsthefilter warrant.

• Use only LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX, as re-

quired by Federal and State codes, when install-

ing soldered copper plumbing.

PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

• THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY.

BE SURETO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUD-
ED, AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUTLET.

• Be sure the electric outlet for the

transformer is grounded the right way.

• Unplug the transformer right away if the

power cable should become damaged or frayed.

Make repairs before plugging back into the
power outlet.

• Always unplug the filter from electrical

power before removing outer valve covers.

• Your clarifyingfilterwill clean yourwater asstated
below. It willnot softenhard wateror remove iron.

It will not purify pollutedwater or make it safe to
drink.

When you seethis signin the book, • somethingcouldbe damaged, or someone hurt, ifthe guide isnot followed

exactly.

• Connect the filter to the houee COLD water

(1200 max.) pipe only. DO NOT CONNECT TO

HOT WATER.

WHAT YOUR CLARIFYING FILTER WILL DO

A Sears Clarifying Filter takes sediments such as dirt,

sand, silt,clay, and fine organicmatter out of water. You
can see sediments in water by filling a clear drinking
glass. When held up to light,you can see the particles
floatinginthe water, or settledto the bottomof the glass.
The filterisfilledwith"filter aggregate" mineral thattraps
and holds the sediments as the water flows throughit.

The Clarifier is sometimes installed alone, but is often
followedby a wamrsoftener.Besidessofteningthe water,

the water softener catches sediments that may get
through the filter. Sears Water Analysis Laboratorywill
test your water and tell you what equipment you need
(see page 5).

NOTE: If you will install the clarifyingfilter along with a
Sears SolutionDispensing System, readthe dispensing

system ownersmanual for treating a privatewell before

installing.

4

I SECTION 21 BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL

HELPFUL INFORMATION

If you know little about plumbing skills, we suggest

you get a book on the subject. There are many good
books for do-it-yourselfers on the basics of plumbing.

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
help.

CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE - For your filter
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

• waterpipes is 125psi. If pressureisover 125psi, buyand

install a pressure reducingvalve in the water inlet pipe
tothe filter. NOTE: Ifwater pressureduringthe dayis 100

psi or more, pressureduring the nightmay go over 125
psi.

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.

You can get a low cost book from Sears Plumbing and

Heating departments that will help you. If you have

soldered before, some basic sweat soldering tips are

on page 20 of this manual.

CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE - A water flow
of 51/2to 7 gallons per minute is needed. A lower flow

will keep your filter from working as well as it should.

To make an easy check of your flow rate, do the

following. You will need a 1 gallon container (can, jar,
pail, etc.).

1. Fully open 2 cold water faucets close to the point
water enters the house.

2. 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). Fill the gallon

container at the second faucet and see how many

seconds it takes.

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

seconds it took to fill the container at both faucets.

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

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a
safe place so you always have these facts.

Water Filter Model No. 1"

Serial Number 1

Date Installed

1"Get from the rating decal on the filter.

Iron Content Parts Per Million

*pH __ Taste And/Or Odor __

Water Pressure __ Pounds/Square Inch
Water Flow Rate __ Gallons Per Minute

* The acidity or alkalinity measure of water.

I SECTION 21 BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL I

WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER

Think of the following points as you choose a place to

put your filter (See FIG. 1).

• 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 water pipe BEFORE
THE WATER HEATER. Temperature of water go-

ing through the filter must not be more than 120°F
(49°C).

• Locate the filter in the water system as shown in
FIG. 1 below. For example, a taste and odor filter

always foltows a water softener, and the clarify-
ing filter is installed ahead of other filters, and the

water softener.

• • DO NOT install in a place where the filter could
freeze. Freeze damage voids the warranty by

Sears, Roebuck and Co. (See page 20).

Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely
to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the manufac-
turer will not repair or pay for water damage,

A 120V electric outlet, to plug the transformer into,

is needed within 10 feet of the filter (the filter has a

10 foot power cable). Be sure the outlet and trans-
former 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 filter, instal-

lation plumbing, and wiring, are as well protected
from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.,

as when installed indoors.

Ae

Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. 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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Fitter

PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR FILTER

You must firstdecide howto run in and out pipesto the
filter. Look at your house main water pipe at the point

you will connect the filter. Is the pipe soldered copper,

glued plastic, orthreaded 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?

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izing Fitter _R_er'e Dispensing System

Now lookat the common plans for in and out piping on
page 8. SeLectthe drawing best for youand use it as a

guide to plan what materials youwill need, As you plan
yourin and outpiping, keep in mindthe folk)wingcheck
list. Then get all the materials you will need before you

start.

6

ISECTION 2 I BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL

I

TOOLS, PIPE, FITTINGS

AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

In and out pipes to the filter must be at least 3/4 in.
size. Some local codes may tell you to use no less

than 1 in. pipe size.

Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fit-
tings. Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic

pipe.

t,_ Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when

connected together. Use pipe and fittings of the
same material.

You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or
threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out

•pipe.

v,' Sears has kits and bypass valves you can buy to

help make installing your filter easier• See page 8.

v" ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either

use 3 shut-off valves, or 1of Sears special valves.
Bypass valves let you turn off water to the filter,

but still have water in the house pipes.

OR THE FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH RIGHT.
You can buy e 15 ft. hose from Sears, Item No.

42/65-3431.

NOTE: Flexible hose isnot allowed by some codes.

If a rigid drain is required, buy an adaptor (garden
hose thread on 1 end) and plumb in following codes.

p,

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

measure or rule. ALSO...

...forSOLDERED COPPER - tubing cutter, propane

torch, lead-free solder and flux, emery cloth, sand-

paper 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 - hacl_saw, adjustable

wrench, solvent cement approved for use on

potable water, primer.

--..........____. YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE"

v," You will need a length of standard 5/8 in. inside

diameter (I.D.) garden hose for the filter drain (see

step 9, page 12). DO NOT USE A SMALLER HOSE

DRAW THE PLANS FOR YOUR IN AND OUT PIP-
ING HERE. BE SURE TO FOLLOW GUIDES

LISTED ABOVE. INCLUDE ALL PIPE, FITTINGS
AND ACCESSORIES YOU WILL USE. MAKE A

LIST OF ALL MATERIALS YOU NEED AND BUY
THEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE

FILTER.

1'20V

OUTLET

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*IN WHAT DIRECTION
DOES THE WATER

FLOW? BE SURE TO
PLAN IN AND OUT PIPING
SO WATER FLOW IS TO

THE FILTER INLET, PLAN
A CROSSOVER (FIG, 2

OR 3) IF FLOW IS FROM
LEFT TO RIGHT,

VALVE

INLET

I SECTION 2 JPLANS FOR IN AND OUT PIPES TO FILTER I

SOLDERED COPPER CONNECTION

{_/, IN. SHOWN)

INLET

VALVE

OUT

IN

THREADED PIPE CONNECTION

(3/4IN. SHOWN)

PUSH, BDI NOTINCLUDED

FOR BYPASS _J_,_._ pus/.I IN_lOB

OUTLET

VALVE

for SERVICE
Open the inlet and outlet valves
Close the bypass valve

tot BYPASS
Close the inlet and outlet valves
Open the bypass valve

BUY FROM SEARS .

Bypass Valve S_R .A/_D

Sears Item No. vtc_

47./65-3436

I NOT INCLUDEDBUY FROM SEARS

Sears Item No.

directly to valve

inlet and outlet

I

Bypass Vtdve

42/65-3437

connecL_

NOTE: Flexible connec-
tors am not allowed in all

areas, Check your local
plumbing codes,

NOTINCLUDED

BUY FROM SEARS

Connectors

Sears Item No.

42/65-3440

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PULL STEM OUTWARD

FOR SERVICE

PUSH STEMINWARD

FOR BYPASS

CROSS-OVER

Flexible

OUTLET VALVE C

OUT

BYPASS VALVE

i

F'-'-WATER

I INLET VALVE

Union (2)

_" Reducer (21

NOTE: Flexibleconnectors ere

not allowed in all areas. Check
your localplumbing codes.

connects F Bypass Valve

directly to valve Sears Item No.

inlet and outlet 42/65-3437

USE IF WATER SUPPLY

IS FROM "II"IE LEFT

NOT tNCLUOED

BUY FROM SEARS

Fh_xitde

Connectors

Sears Item No

42/65-3440

I I

_J NOT INCLUDED 7

BUY FROM SEARS