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OWNER'S MANUAL

Water Softeners

With High Performance Valve

MODEL NOS.

IntelliSoft 420 Series

625.384260

625.394260

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 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST)

Repair or Paris ?Call toll free 1=800-469=4663

See back cover for other Sears service numbers.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby

the softener for future reference.

•Warranty

• Installation

• Start Up /Setting Timer

• How ItWorks

• Care Of

• Specifications

• Repair Parts

Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International against

NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance,

and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.KenmoreWater.com Part No. 7282611 (Rev. K 11/12/08)

WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this

Kenmore Elite appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of

purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair,

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC PARTS

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any of the

following electronic parts fail due to a defect in material or workmanship, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange

for free part replacement: Brine Tank Light, Electronic Board, Sensor Housing, Wiring Harness, Transformer,

Micro Switch, Drive Motor, Power Cable. After the first year you must pay an initial trip charge.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if the water

softener tank or salt storage drum develops a leak within ten years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-

MY-HOME ®to arrange for free tank or drum replacement. After the first year you must pay an initial trip

charge.

All warranty coverage does not include water softener resin, which is an expendable item.

If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the

date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

2. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

3. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instruc-

tions supplied with the product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intend-

ed purpose.

5. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other

than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

6. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.

Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to

one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential dam-

ages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-

ages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or

limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used 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.

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

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Unpack and Check Shipment ........................................................................................................................ 5

Plan Your Installation: Tools Needed, Materials Needed ........................................................................... 6-10

Install Inlet/Outlet Adapters or Bypass Valves, Three Way Valves ........................................................... 11-12

Install Softener and Connect Pipes ................................................................................................................ 13

Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains .............................................................................................................. 14

Leak Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 16

Install Covers and Restart Water Heater ....................................................................................................... 17

Program the Timer .................................................................................................................................... 17-19

Sanitize the Water Softener ........................................................................................................................... 20

Add Salt to Storage Tank ................................................................................................................................ 21

Install Check List ............................................................................................................................................ 22

Faceplate Timer Features ......................................................................................................................... 23-28

How Your Water Softener Works .............................................................................................................. 29-31

Care of Your Water Softener ..................................................................................................................... 32-35

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 36-37

Performance Claims ....................................................................................................................................... 37

Service Tech Information ........................................................................................................................... 38-44

Exploded Views and Parts Lists ................................................................................................................ 45-51

Sears Tech Support ......................................................................................................................... Back Cover

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 Softener Model No.*

Serial Number

Date Installed

Water Hardnes-s Grains Per Gallon

Iron Content Parts Per Million

pH....................................._ ......... Taste and/or Odor -

Water Pressure Pounds/Square inch

Water Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute

Salt Hole Cover

Rating

Decal\

*The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim under the salt hole cover.

,uestions?

Cal| the Kenmore Water Line at 1=800=426=9345

or visit KenrnoreWater, corn

For repair or replacement parts, call toll-free 1-800-366-7278

See back cover for other Sears service numbers.

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water soften-

er. 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.

Your Kenmore Water Softener will remove hardness minerals from water. This is measured

in grains per gallon (gpg). It will also remove some clear water iron*, barium and radium

226/228"*. These are measured in parts per million (ppm). See the specifications page for

the maximum limits of hardness and iron, barium and radium 226/228 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 unsafe water

safe to drink.

Check with your local public works department for plumbing, electric and sanitation codes.

You must follow their guides as you install your softener. Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER

AND FLUX, as required by federal and state codes, when installing soldered copper plumb-

ing.

Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener war-

ranty. See how to protect from freezing on page 34.

CAUTION: Please read and comply with the following guides to prevent damage to the sof-

tener or other property, personal injury, or possible fatal shock.

AThis softener works on 24 volts only. Be sure to use only the transformer included.

Plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly

protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is

replaced, use only the authorized service Class II, 24 volt, 10 VA transformer.

,& Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed.

Make repairs, or replace the transformer, before plugging back into the power outlet.

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

,& This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe or

of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

* The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.

** If conditioner is being used to remove barium and/or radium 226 and 228, please verify per-

formance by contacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated water supply, or check

the water testing section of your local phone directory.

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment to

be disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

requirements. This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary

from region to region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal

of this equipment.

iNSPECT SHIPMENT

Your water softener is shipped complete in one carton.

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 softener is

heavy, do not try to lift it or move more than is necessary.

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.

Contact the store where purchased if problems exist.

PARTS DESCRIPTIONS

Salt

Storage

Tank

Salt Hole Nozzle Valve

Cover Assembly Assembly

(Open)

Face

;over

(Main)

Brinewell

Cover

Brinewell

Brine Valve

owner's manual

Ground Clamp Kit

SMALL PARTS

Bypass Valve

O-Ring Seals (2) Clips (2)

AId:tptll°a_°(____._

Drain Tubing Tube Clamp

Tube Adaptor

Grommet _:_? Tube Clamp

Additional Installation Fittings available from

Sears (see parts listing in back of manual) FIG. 1

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PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

It is recommended to read through the entire manual before

beginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading this

manual will also help you get all the benefits from your system.

TOOLS NEEDED:

•Safety glasses

•Flathead screw driver

•Phillips screw driver

•Adjustable slip joint pliers

•Tape measure or ruler

Flathead Screwdriver

Safety Glasses Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Slip Joint Pliers Tape Measure or Ruler

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATIONS:

SOLDERED COPPER

•Tubing Cutter

•Propane Torch

•Solid Core LEADFREE Solder

•Paste Flux

•Emery Cloth

•or Sandpaper

THREADED PIPE

• Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter

• Pipe Wrenches

• Pipe Threading Tool

• Pipe Joint Compound approved

for use on potable water

CPVC OR PVC PLASTIC

•Hacksaw

•Adjustable Wrench

•Primer and Solvent Cement

approved for use on potable water-

THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT

(Shows sequence of equipment only. Seldom, if ever, would all items be needed.)

Sediment or Taste &

Odor Cartridge Filter

_ Kitchen or Bathroom

Cold Faucet

Cold, soft water

Hot, soft water

Hard Water to

Outside Faucets

Sediment

Water Cartridge Filter

(Optional

Heater Location)

Water *Taste & Iron Neutralizer Clarifying

Softener Odor Filter Filter Filter

•Always place an Iron Filter UPSTREAM of the water softener.

•Always place a Neutralizer UPSTREAM of an Iron Filter, etc., as shown.

•Place a Taste & Odor Filter UPSTREAM of a water softener on achlorinated water supply

and DOWNSTREAM of a water softener on a non=chlorinated water supply.

City Water Supply

-- _ Well Water Supply Sotution I

Pressure or Dispensing

Captive Air System I

Tank I

Welt Water

FIG. 2

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outside faucet

(hard water) - outside faucet

(hard water)

soft, col-----_ _ to R.O. faucet

water ¢-

___ _ _ter Line _ __

soft, hot I _ _-:"_-'___-"%

water •o_r Line -_4:_ [T_ soft wa er

/ Shu -offII toR...... t

/ . -V lvep..'--.jj o :to:,sIt

water hard i

i storage

heater _ _ _::::Y wat:rartd° // _ tank

J I I llI1 house //

water /# gap _

softener floo/ main "_

drain

FIG. 3

Typical Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

Review the following points before you choose a place to put your softener.

1. Place as close as possible but always after, the

pressure tank (well water) or water meter (city

water). See Fig. 3.

2. Place as close as possible to a water drain such as

a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe. See

Fig. 3.

3. Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE

THE WATER HEATER. See Fig. 3. Temperature of

water 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, piping between the softener and water

heater should be as long of a run as possible.

4. Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft

water and salt. See Fig. 3.

5. Do not install in a place where the softener could

freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the war-

ranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

6. Put the softener in a place where water damage is

least likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or

the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water

damage.

7. A grounded, 120V electrical outlet is needed within

10 feet of the softener. See Fig. 3. This is to plug in

the transformer. The softener has a 10 foot power

cable. Be sure the outlet and transformer are in

an inside place, to protect from wet weather. Use

a continuously "live" outlet, which cannot be acci-

dentally switched off.

8. When installing in an outside location, you must take

the steps necessary to assure the softener, installa-

tion plumbing, and wiring, are protected from the

elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.

9. Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun's

heat can melt plastic parts.

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

Suggested Slab Foundation Installation

Plug the softener transformer

into an inside, 120 volt 60Hz

electrical outlet. If an outside

outlet is used, be sure it has

approved weather protection.

WATER SOFTENER

(install in garage, car port,

or other sheltered area)

Run drain tubing to laundry tub or

p-trap inside home, if possible.

Otherwise, run to a dry well.

outside

-hard

outside

- hard

water in

For outside hard

water, trench under-

ground as needed.

FIG. 4

DRAW IN YOUR PIPES

AND FITTINGS

Draw the plans for your "IN" and "OUT"

piping here. Include all pipe, fittings and

accessories you will use.

Make a list of all materials you will need

and buy them before you begin to install

the water softener.

120V - 60Hz U

Electrical

Outlet

Left

Valve Outlet Side

Valve Inlet

Your House Main Water Pipe

Right

*In what direction does the water flow?

Be sure to plan "IN" and "OUT" piping so water

flow is to the softener valve inlet. Plan a

crossover if flow is from left to right.

Raw

CROSS-OVER

Main Water Pipe

Outlet Inlet

Soft Water

To Water Softener

FIG. 5

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PIPE, 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 OUT

point you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered

copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized or brass?

What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe and fittings is it Use teflon tape,

easiest for you to work with, and what tools do you have? pipejoint compound.

or both.

Now look at the common plans for "in" and "out" piping

on soldered copper. See Fig. 6. Use it as a guide to plan

what materials you will need. Get all the materials you

will need before you start.

Use Fig. 5 to make a plan drawing for your specific

installation. "In" and "out" fittings included with the soften-

er are 1" NPT threaded adaptors. 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 PVC plastic pipe and fittings for the "in"

and "out" pipes. Be sure to check local codes.

Note: If converting from galvanized to copper pipe

use approved dielectric insulating connectors.

1" NPT sweat

adaptor (2)*

1" NPT

adaptor 2 of each

clip included

Bypass

Valve

" Valve

Toconnect to 1-1/4"

, copper household ,

' plumbing '

\\\\ Y

ALWAYS install the bypass valve (that is included with

the unit) or a three valve bypass. See Fig. 9 to13.

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" inside diameter), is needed for the

valve and salt tank drains. See Fig. 16. If a rigid valve

drain is needed to comply with plumbing codes, you can

buy the parts needed (see Fig. 16) to change the soften-

er to a 1/2 inch minimum copper tubing drain.

1" NPT sweat OUT

adaptor (2)*

Use teflon tape,

pipe joint compound_

or both.

/f.,j,

_clip

1" NPT

X adaptor

Valve

Inlet

2 of each

included

To connect to 1-1/4"

copper household j,

_. plumbing /

FIG. 6

*NOTE:

For plumbing connection, buy 2 sweat adaptors and plumb

directly to the inlet - outlet adaptors. Threads on the inlet - outlet

adaptors are 1" NPT.

CAUTION:

DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING SWEAT ADAP-

TORS TO INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE.

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

BEFORE iNSTALLiNG CHECKS & TESTS

Your water supply needs to be checked for chemical

analysis, water pressure and water flow rate. To accom-

plish this, complete the following steps:

Check Water's Chemical Analysis: Sears sells a com-

plete 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 a 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.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure

table on page 3.

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 pres-

sure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe to the soften-

er.

NOTE: ff water pressure during the day is 100 psi or

more, pressure during the night may go over 125 psL

Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the

flow.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure

table on page 3.

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.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure

table on page 3.

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. Complete the

following steps to make an easy check of your flow rate.

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

water enters the house.

2. With both faucets open, fill a 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 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 90 seconds, or less, means the system flow

rate is good.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure

table on page 3.

NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require

installation by a licensed plumber. For installation,

use plumbing code 248CMR of the Commonwealth

of Massachusetts.

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS,

OR SINGLE BYPASS VALVE

Complete the following steps to assemble the adaptors or

bypass valve.

1. Close the shutoff valve on the house main water pipe,

near the water meter or pressure tank, to turn off the

water. See Fig. 7.

2. Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater.

See Fig. 7.

3. Open the highest and lowest water faucets in your

house. This will let water drain from the pipes. Close

faucets after water has drained.

4. Remove the main cover. See Fig. 8.

Pull outward on two (2) tabs to release.

The salt hole cover remains attached to the main cover

when removed. Set both covers aside so they will not get

scratched or broken.

Shutoff Shutoff .Pressure

Valve Valve ,z/Tank

Pump

Electrical

Panel

FiG. 7

Salt Hole Cover

INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND /OR THE

INLET OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

NOTE: If you will not instafl the bypass valve because

you will have a three (3) valve bypass, skip steps 6 &

7, but do steps 5 and 8.

5. Visually check and remove any foreign materials from

the valve inlet and outlet ports. See Fig. 9. Carefully

remove the two large plastic clips (you will use them).

Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are

firmly in place. See Fig. 10. FIG. 8

BYPASS VALVE:

6. Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals

and slide onto the bypass valve.

7. Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it

will go. Snap the two large holding clips into place,

from the top down as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so

the bypass valve will not puff out. See Fig. 11.

INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, AND/OR

iNLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

Clip (2)

Valve Outlet

INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS:

8. Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals

and slide into the threaded adaptors. Push the adaptors

into the valve inlet and outlet ports, or bypass valve

ports, as far as they will go. Both adaptors are the same

and fit either port. Snap the two large holding clips

into place, as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so

the tubes wifl not pull out. See Fig. 11.

Valve Inlet_ _.

Included with

Softener

Included with

Softener

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iNSTALLiNG HOLDING CLIPS

Before installing the bypass valve, or

copper tube, be sure the turbine and

support are firmly in place in the

valve outlet port.

Turbine

Support Sensor Port

Turbine

Bypass Valve or

Installation Adaptor

Black Clip Cross Section of Valve

Inlet or Outlet

O-Ring

Clip Snaps into Place

Between Larger Diameter Rings FIG, 11

BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD

FiG. 10 Turn bypass valve upside

down to connect to floor

level plumbing.

OUT

INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES

Complete the following steps to install the three (3)

valve bypass:

• Cut the house main water pipe where you will con-

nect the softener.

• Loosely put together pipe, fittings, and the three

(3) valves.

• Place valve(s) within easy reach.

When all pipe, fittings and valves make a good fit

together, tighten all threaded joints (use pipe dope

on outside threads), or solder all sweat joints,

3 VALVE BYPASS

TO FiG. 13

Softener Inlet

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POSITION SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Complete the following steps to position the softener.

1. Grip under the ridge on the salt tank sidewall.

2. Carefully rock back and forth into position.

3. Move the softener into position.

4. Place on 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

softener. See Fig. 14.

NOTE: Do not put shims or spacers directly under

the tank, without the plywood. The weight of the sof-

tener, when full of salt and water, may cause the tank

to puncture or break at the shim or spacer.

CONNECT THE SOFTENER

Refer to your plan drawing. See Fig. 5.

Measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all pipe and fit-

tings together up to the main water pipe, or to the

bypass valve(s) you installed in the previous step.

CAUTION: Never solder fittings while connected to

nonmetallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe has

cooled before connection. See Fig. 15.

CAUTION: Be careful when putting pipe fittings

together. Do not cross thread, and do not overtight=

en.

4. Solder

MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Grip under ridge

to move softener.

Plywo_ Shims

FIG. 14

TYPICAL SOLDERING

CONNECTIONS

Main Water Pipe

NOTE: To be certain heat will

not travel down the pipe and

into the bypass valve (or

installation adaptors), wrap

the bottom of the pipe and the

bypass valve in a wet rag.I

Hard Water

1. Cut pipe to

correct length.

2. Solder (WHEN

COOL, do Step 3).

3. Put threaded adaptor

into bypass valve

port.

FIG. 15

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CONNECTTHEVALVEDRAINHOSE

Takea lengthof 3/8"insidediameterdraintubingand

attachoneendto thedrainfitting.SeeFig.16.Usea

tubeclampto holdit inplace.Puttheotherendofthe

tubingoverafloordrain,intoa laundrytub,standpipe,

orothersuitabledrain.Checkyourlocalcodes.

Leaveanairgapofabout1=1/2"betweentheendof

thehoseandthedrain.Thisgapisneededsoyou

don'tgeta backflowof sewerwaterintothesoftener.

Donotputtheendof thehoseintothedrainorcon-

nectwithouttheairgap.

Placeandsupportthehosesoit doesnotkinkorhave

sharpbends.Securethehoseendsowaterpressure

doesnotcausethehoseto "whip".Tieorwireit in

place.Donotpinchthehoseshut.Thesoftenerwill

not workif this drainhoseis pinched,plugged,

closedor restrictedin anyway.Directdrainflow

downintodrainfromdrainlineasflowcouldpossibly

overshootthedraincover.

Keepthehoselowerthanthedrainfitting.Insome

homes,togetto adrainyoumustraisethehoseand

runit overhead.Ifyouneedanoverheaddrain,do not

raisethe hosemorethan8' abovethefloor.Acopper

draintubeisbestto use.

COPPER DRAIN TUBE: The local plumbing codes

may require the use a copper valve drain tube. A cop-

per tube is also best to use for an overhead drain. Use

a copper drain tube if the softener is installed outside,

or in the sunlight. Heat from the sun can soften, flatten

and close up some kinds of tubes.

To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a

compression fitting (1/4" female pipe threads x 1/2"

O.D. tube) and tubing from your local hardware store.

CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TUBING

1. Locate the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and tube

clamp (see Fig. 16) that are in the parts bag.

2. Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wall

so half is inside and half is outside.

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

grommet.

4. 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.

5. Put the other end of the tubing over the floor drain.

IMPORTANT." Overflow water must run downward

through the tubing. Do not raise the tubing higher

than the grommet and tube adaptor. See Fig. 16.

IMPORTANT." Do not connect to the valve drain

hose you installed in step 1. Both drains must

have a separate hose or tube.

NOTE: Overflow drain tubing is available from

Sears. See parts list in back of manual.

Drain

Fitting

Tube ,_

Clamp

Grommet.._ I" Tube

Adaptor

-_ #

NOTE: Overflow _

drain tubing is avail-

able from Sears,

Item No. 42-3433

(20 ft).

Overflow Drain Tubing "I'_

• 1/4 NPT Threads

CIIp_ / Comp Fitting. t/4 NPT x I/2 in.

\ ! Barbs O.D. Tube (Not furnished)

Cut Barbs from _'

Drain Fitting (Pull t/2" Outside Diameter

clip and remove Copper Tube (Not furnished)

fitting from valve.)

kX To drain

\_,, point other ..... STANDPIPE

than floor

\-,

\\ _" drain• '_

Valve Drain _"_ Support _--T

Hose tubing in II !-I/2''

place as I _J Air Gap

Tie or Wire 1-t/2" needed• J

Tubing in Air Gap

Place

FLOOR DRAIN

['=- ==_ 1-1/2" Air Gap

LAUNDRY TUB

FiG. 16

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LEAK TEST

To check for leaks, complete the following steps:

CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure dam-

age to softener inner parts, and to flush pipe

chips or other residue from the water pipes, be

sure to do the following steps exactly as

instructed.

1. Fully open two cold, soft water faucets near the

softener.

2. Look at the pictures in Fig. 18 and 19 to deter-

mine your kind of bypass valve(s). Place bypass

valve(s) in "bypass" position. On a single valve,

slide the stem inward to bypass. On a three (3)

valve system, close the inlet and outlet valves and

open the bypass valve.

3. Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff

valve. Observe steady water flow from both open

faucets.

4. Place bypass valve(s) in SERVICE EXACTLY as

follows: Keep soft water faucets open.

a. Single Bypass Valve: Slowly, slide pull the

valve stem outward toward service, pausing sev=

oral times to allow the softener to pressurize slow-

ly.

b. Three Valve Bypass: Fully close the bypass

valve and open the outlet valve. Slowly, open the

inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the sof-

tener to pressurize slowly.

5. After about three minutes, open a hot water

faucet for about one minute, or until all air is

expelled, then close.

6. Close both cold water faucets.

7. Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right

away if any are found. Be sure to observe previ-

ous caution notes.

NOTE: If this procedure is performed on anew

softener, water coming from the taps may initial-

ly be discolored. This normally occurs the first

time water runs through the resin bed. The dis-

colored water is not harmful, and the discol-

oration will not last more than a few minutes.

HOUSE MAIN WATER

SHUTOFF VALVES

Shu_

Water

Sh t ff Vale --_:_= Pressure Tank

Meter

Well Pump

FIG. 17

SINGLE BYPASS

Pull Stem Outward

For Service

Push Inward

For Bypass

Note: Stem may be installed

in either direction. The end

with writing should be pulled

out for service position.

FIG. 18

VALVE BYPASS

FOR SERVICE

Close bypass valve.

Open inlet & outlet

valves.

FOR BYPASS

Open bypass valve.

Close inlet & outlet

valves.

Outlet

Valve

Inlet

Valve

FIG. 19

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INSTALLGROUNDINGCLAMPBETWEEN

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 out-

let. If you installed the single bypass valve, the cold

water pipe ground is broken. See Fig. 20 and 21.

IMPORTANT." Be sure the cold water pipe has

direct metal to metal contact all the way to the

ground. Plastic, rubber or other electrically insulat-

ing parts such as hoses, fittings, washers or gas-

kets 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 insulated parts. See

Fig. 21.

COLD WATER PiPE GROUNDING

Ground

Clamp (2%

Screw with lock j

washer and nut

Valve Inlet

FROM

Valve Outlet

FIG. 20

To restore the ground, take the ground clamp kit that is

in the parts bag. Install across the inlet and outlet cop-

per tubes. See Fig. 20. Be sure good contact is made

between the pipe and the clamps.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR

YOUR SOFTENER

The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric power.

The included transformer changes standard 120 volt

AC house power to 24 volts. You must plug the trans-

former into a grounded, 120 volt outlet only. Be sure

the outlet is always "live" so someone cannot turn it off

by mistake. See Fig. 22.

Note: The included transformer is made for inside use

only. Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the trans-

former into is inside, to protect from weather.

PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER

Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

WATER METER JUMPER WiRE

Water Meter

#4 Groundwire

FiG. 21

CONNECTING TRANSFORMER

Transformer

Power Cable

120V-60Hz ,_

Electrical

Outlet

_.._-.--- From Face Plate-Timer

FiG. 22

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iNSTALLCOVERS

Afterinstallingyourwatersoftener,replacethecovers.

Anglethecoverssothemaincoverclipsontotheback

first,thenbringdowninfrontandcliponthetwo(2)tabs

insidetherimofthesaltholeandlowerthesaltcover

closed.SeeFig.23.

RESTART THE WATER HEATER

Turn on the gas (or electric) supply to the water heater

and light the pilot.

YOUR PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL

WORK ARE NOW COMPLETE.

Cover

(Main)

Salt Hole

Cover

FiG. 23

Display REGENERATION Button

UP Button

SELECT Buttons

PROGRAM THE TIMER

1. When the transformer is plugged in, the model code H46

or H47, and a test number (example: G1.1) show in the

face plate display for 4 seconds. Then, 12:00 AM and

PRESENT TIME begin to flash.

NOTE: If '" - - -" shows in the display, press the UP or

DOWN button until H46, for Model 38426, or H47 for

Model 39426, shows in the display. Then, press the

SELECT button to set, and change to the flashing

PRESENT TIME display.

2. To check the model code, unplug the transformer at the

wall outlet and plug in again. If other than this code

shows, refer to the Troubleshooting Section.

SOUND "BEEPER": A "beeper" sounds while pressing

buttons for timer setup. One beep signals a change in the

face plate display. Repeated beeps mean the timer will not

accept a change from the button you have pressed, telling

you to use another button. For example, while setting the

hardness the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display

reaches 1 using the DOWN button, or the highest hard-

ness setting using the UP button.time rapidly.

DOWN Button FIG. 24

Model: 1146

Version: GI.I

Thank You

1:oi-Choosing Kenmore

...1:ot-Quality Water

Model: 1147

Vcrskm: GI.I

Thank You

For Choosing Kenmore

...For Quality Water

Model 38426

Present Time:

/_ VCIIANGE

Model 39426

Present Time:

_PM

SELECT

AV CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 25

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SET PRESENT TiME OF DAY

If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display,

press the SELECT button until they do show in the display.

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the present time.

Press UP to move the display ahead; press DOWN to move

the time backward. If the present time is between noon and

midnight, be sure PM shows. If the present time is between

midnight and noon, be sure AM shows. Each press of the UP

or DOWN buttons changes the time by one (1) minute.

Holding the buttons in changes the time rapidly.

Present Time:

_Av

A V CHANGE SELECT

Present Time:

_PM

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 26

SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER

To set the water hardness number, complete the following

steps:

1. Press the SELECT button once to display 25 (flashing)

and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of

your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure

to enter water test results on the Facts & Figure Chart on

page 3.

2. If your water supply contains iron, compensate for it by

adding to the water hardness number. For example,

assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2ppm

iron. Add 5to the hardness number for each I ppm of iron.

In this example, you would use 30 for your hardness num-

ber.

2ppmironx5= 10

20 gpg hardness

+10

30 HARDNESS NUMBER

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 27

,Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set your water hard-

ness number in the display. The DOWN button moves the

display to 1. The UP button moves the display to the high-

est setting (see maximum setting for your model in the

specifications).

NOTE: Each press of the UP or DOWN button changes

the display by 1between I and 25. Between 25 and the

highest number, the display changes 5 at a time (25,

30, 35, etc.) Holding the UP or DOWN button in

changes the display twice each second.

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SET REGENERATION TiME

To complete setting the regeneration time, complete the follow-

ing steps:

1. Press the SELECT button to display 2:00 AM (flashing) and

RECHARGE TIME.

2. At the 2:00 AM recharge time setting, the softener begins

regeneration (see pages 29 -31) at 2:00 AM. This is a good

time in most households because water is not being used. If

a different recharge time setting would be better for your

household, complete the following step.

Recharge Time:

/_ V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 28

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the desired recharge

starting hour. Be sure to observe the AM-PM as you did when

setting the present time of day.

Note: Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes

the display one hour. Holding the buttons in changes the

display twice each second.

4. Press the SELECT button once again, to complete initial

programming, and the current time of day shows in the dis-

play.

_ 5:39 pM

Recharge Tonight

_ _ MTre

Water Flow

FiG. 29

Normal Operating Screen has several useful items that

can be viewed at a glance. The black bars on the left col-

umn display the amount of salt in the storage tank. The

present time is shown in the upper right hand corner.

Options are shown in the top center of the display. If the

unit is going to recharge tonight or is in a recharge, this is

shown. By pressing the Up arrow displays the "More"

screen.

"More" Screen shows the water used today, average daily

use, average pounds of salt used per recharge and

recharge count. If the recharge count is reset to zero, the

average pounds of salt per recharge is reset also.

PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener

goes off, the time display is blank but the face plate timer

keeps the correct time for about 72 hours. When electrical

power comes on again, you have to reset the present

time only if the Set Present Time display is showing. The

HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require reset-

ting unless a change is desired. Even if the timer is incor-

rect after a long power outage, the softener works as it

should to keep your water soft. However, regenerations

may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the

timer to the correct time of day.

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SANITIZETHE WATER SOFTENER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean

and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not

infect or contaminate your water supply, or cause bacteria to

form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installing

and operating, bacteria could get into the softener.

SANITIZE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AS FOLLOWS:

1. Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to

"service" position.

2. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail add up to 3 gallons

of water to the salt storage tank.

3. Remove the brine well cover (Fig. 30) and pour about 3/4

ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of common 5.25% 1, unscent-

ed, household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail,

Eagle, etc.) in the softener brinewell. Replace the brinewell

cover.

4. Press the REGENERATION button and hold for 3 seconds

to start a recharge. This first recharge does several things.

• It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sani-

tize it.

• It fills the salt tank to the water level needed.

• It gets all the air out of the resin tank.

• It prepares the resin bed (see page 26) for service and

flushes residual chlorine from the softener.

NOTE: This recharge takes about 2=1/2 to 2=3/4 hours,

depending on the salt type setting.

Water

About 3 gallons

Brinewell Cover

(Remove and

add about

3/4 oz. bleach)

Brinewell

FiG. 30

NOTE: During a recharge the water softener bypasses

raw water to the home. You will not get salty water or

affect the regeneration cycle if water is used at this time.

You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the

storage tank.

1Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some

water supplies, the water softener may need periodic disin-

fecting.

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 heater 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.

To drain the water heater, open a hot water faucet and let it

run until the water runs cold. Then close the faucet.

NOTE: If this procedure is performed on a new softener,

water coming from the taps may initially be discolored.

This normally occurs the first time water runs through

the resin bed. The discolored water is not harmful, and

the discoloration will not last more than a few minutes.

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ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANK

Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and

every regeneration. The water for making brine is

metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. You

must keep salt in the tank, but because the water soften-

er is very efficient, it is not necessary to keep it full.

Especially in humid areas, it is best to fill the storage

tank one quarter to one half full, and to add salt more

often. Salt bridging occurs more often when conditions

are humid.

Use NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT

use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that will

stop the softener from working.To maintain optimum per-

formance of your water softener, the salt tank should be

cleaned out every 2 to 3 years.

Before adding salt, be sure the brinewell cover is in place

on the top of the brinewell. It is recommended to set the

salt monitor system, although it is not required for proper

operation.

NOTE: The salt monitor system is calibrated to the

density of nugget or pellet water softener salt. The

monitor will not work as accurately with other types

of salt including rock and solar.

If you choose Potassium Chloride (KCI) as a regenerant,

following these suggestions will help give you years of

maintenance free service.

1. Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time

(the salt storage tank should contain no more than

60 pounds of KCI at any one time).

2. A softener using KCI should not be placed in areas

with temperature fluctuations and high humidity (KCI

will harden in these environments and may make the

softener inoperable).

3. Check the brine tank and brine well (black tube in salt

storage tank) monthly. If hardening is present, pour

small amounts of warm water on hardened areas until

they loosen.

Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should con-

sider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium

intake. For example, if your water supply is 15 grains

hard, and you drank 3 quarts of softened water you would

consume 335 milligrams of sodium. That is equivalent to

eating 2-1/2 slices of white bread.

Salt

Storage_'_

Tank

Cover

Brinewell

FIG. 31

WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON

REMOVING ADDITIVES

Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle

iron in the water supply. These salts may be used if

your water supply has a high iron content. It is recom-

mended to use Sears Resin Bed Cleaner (refer to the

Parts List in back of manual for part number) for period-

ic treatments to keep your resin bed clean. This is avail-

able at your local Sears store.

Persons who are concerned about their drinking water

should consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System that

will remove or reduce in excess of 90% of the sodium

and other drinking water contaminants.

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CHECKLiST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO

iNSTALL

Review the following list to ensure you have completed all

the installation procedures,

1. Check the incoming water, Has incoming water

been tested?

2. Remove cardboard packaging from salt tank,

3. Is the incoming water going to the valve inlet?

4. Is the bypass valve placed into the service

position?

5. Is the ground clamp installed?

6. Are the drain lines clamped and secured?

7. Is the unit plugged into a continuously live outlet?

8. Has salt been added to the salt tank?

9. Has the unit been sanitized? See page 20.

\Valve Inlet

FOR SERVICE

Close bypass valve.

Open inlet & outlet

valves.

Water Supply

Bypass Valve(s)

Single

Bypass Valve

Note: Stem may be installed in

either direction. The end with writ-

ing should be pulled out for service

position.

Outlet

Valve

Bypass

Valve

Inlet

Valve

3-Valve

FIG. 32

EXTRARECHARGE

Sometimes,a manuallystartedregeneration(recharge)

maybedesired,orneeded.Twoexamples are:

• You have used more water than usual (guests visiting)

and you may run out of soft water before the next timer

started regeneration.

• You did not refill the softener with salt before it was

gone. Add salt to the softener before regenerating.

You can start a regeneration right away, or you can set

the timer to regenerate at the next 2:00 AM (or other pre-

set recharge time).

RECHARGE NOW

Press the REGENERATION button and hold until

*RECHARGE screen shows in the display and the green

recharge LED is flashing. This screen shows the regen-

eration time and cycle time remaining. After regeneration,

you will have soft water again.

*NOTE: ff the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a cleaning

backwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in

the display, along with the minutes of the clean

cycle remaining) precedes the recharge.

RECIIARGE

Time Left

Cycle:

Backwash

Time Left 4:35

14l:07

FIG. 33

RECHARGE TONIGHT

Press and release (do not hold) the REGENERATION

button. RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display, the

green recharge LED is on and the softener begins regen-

eration at the next preset recharge time. Press and

release the REGENERATION button once more if you

decide to cancel the regeneration, RECHARGE

TONIGHT will no longer be displayed on the screen and

the green recharge LED will turn off.

5:39 I'M

Recharge Tonight

._ More

Water Flow

FIG. 34

MENU SELECTIONS:

The timer has menu driven programming. To get to the

main menu from the normal operating screen view, press

the SELECT button. Once in a menu, pressing the UP or

DOWN buttons will move the black bar over the menu

choices, and pressing the SELECT key will enter the

individual menus which are described below. By placing

the black bar over the word "Back" and pressing

SELECT, will move back one screen. By placing the

black bar over the word "Exit" will return the screen to

the normal operating screen.

SETTINGS:

In this menu, changes can be made to Language,

Present Time, Hardness and Recharge Time.

Language for all screens can be in English, Spanish or

French. Move the black bar to Language, and press

SELECT. Move black bar over your choice and press

SELECT. Screen returns to Settings Menu.

MAIN MENU

Settings

Options

Units

Service Mode

A V CIIANGE SELECT

SETTINGS

Language

Present Time

tlardness

Recharge Time

Back

Exit

A V CtlANGE SELECT

FIG. 35

FIG. 36

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forallscreenscanbeinEnglish,Spanishor

French.Movetheblackbarto Language,andpress

SELECT.Moveblackbaroveryourchoiceandpress

SELECT.Screenreturnsto SettingsMenu.

NOTE: If Language has been mistakenly changed,

press SELECT button until you see English, Espa_ol

and Francais in the display. The maximum number of

presses is six and it could be fewer depending on

which screen was displayed. Use the UP or DOWN

arrows to place the black bar over language desired.

Press SELECT twice to return to normal operating

screen.

Present Time changes the current time of the faceplate.

Be sure to have correct AM or PM time, or softener will

recharge at the wrong time of day. One press of the UP

or DOWN button changes the time by one minute inter-

vals. Press and hold either the UP or DOWN arrow, to

scroll through the time at a faster rate.

Hardness changes the hardness setting. Default is 25.

Pressing the UP or DOWN button changes the number by

one. Once correct number is shown, press SELECT to

change to new setting.

Recharge Time is the when the softener is scheduled to

start a recharge. Default is 2:00 AM. Using the UP or

DOWN arrows changes the time by one hour increments.

When the desired time is shown, press SELECT to

change and return to Settings menu.

Language

English

Espafiol

Frangais

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 37

A V CIIANGE SELECT

1lardness:

_Grains

FiG. 38

A V CIIANGE SELECT

Recharge Time:

_AM

FIG. 39

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 40

OPTIONS:

Choices are Salt Options, QuickCharge, Rinse Option

and Recharge Count.

Salt Options has several selections:

When salt is added to tank, Salt Level must be changed

to the new salt level in the tank. Use the UP or DOWN

arrows to set. Observe the bars and the corresponding

number value in the display. This number must match the

number on the brine tube in the brine tank that the salt

level is closest to. When the correct number is displayed,

press the SELECT key. Screen will return to Salt Options

screen. The salt monitor is an estimate of your salt level;

accuracy depends on type of salt used and regeneration

characteristics.

NOTE: The display automatically defaults to this

screen and the tank light turns on when the salt

cover is opened on the softener and returns to nor=

mal operating screen when salt cover is closed.

OPTIONS

Salt Options

QuickChargc

Rinse Option

Recharge Count

Back

Exit

A V CHANGE SELECT

_ Salt Level: m

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 41

FIG. 42

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Salt Alert Level is the level at which you want your softener

to signal that the salt level is low. When salt level drops to

this point, the low salt LED will flash on the faceplate. Move

the small cursor up or down by pressing the UP or DOWN

arrows and observe the number in the display. When the

correct number is displayed, press the SELECT key. Screen

will return to Salt Options screen.

NOTE: This warning will indicate the softener's inability

to reduce barium and radium 226/228 efficiently.

Changing the Salt Alert Level to less than 2 will void the

proper function of this indicator.

Salt Type allows you to chose between sodium chloride

(NaCI), which is regular softener salt, or potassium chloride

(KCI), which is an alternative to sodium chloride. KCI should

be used in accordance to the following steps to help give

you years of maintenance free service.

1. Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time (the

salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds

of KCI at any one time).

2. A softener using KCI should not be placed in areas with

high temperature changes or high humidity (KCI will hard-

en in these environments and may make the softener

inoperable).

3. Check the brine tank and brinewell (black tube in salt stor-

age tank) monthly. If hardening is present, pour small

amounts of warm water on hardened areas until they

loosen.

4. Be sure to set the correct salt type depending on which

salt type is used (NaCI or KCI). Use the UP or DOWN

arrows to toggle between NaCI or KCI and press SELECT

to enter information and return to Salt Options screen.

NOTE: If KCI is selected the normal operating screen

will display KCI in the lower right hand corner of the dis=

play.

Salt Alert

Level: m

/_ V CIIANGE

SELECT

Salt Type:

NaCI

Potassium Chloride

See Owner's Manual

A V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 43

FIG. 44

Salt Efficienc_ has three options.

H_i h Performance, Salt Efficient and Max. Salt Efficient.

Using Sodium Chloride (NaCI) with these options, High

Performance allows the softener to operate at a normal effi-

ciency rate. This is good for households with high water

usage. At the Salt Efficient setting, the softener operates at a

minimum of 4,000 grains per pound of salt and set at Max.

Salt Efficient, the softener operates at a minimum of 4,250

grains per pound of salt. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to

move the black bar over your choice. Press SELECT, and a

warning screen will appear. Changing this setting will affect

performance. Choose either Cancel or Accept. Display will

return to Salt Options menu, press SELECT once more to

return to normal operating screen. An "E" will be displayed

on the screen if either Salt Efficient or Max. Salt Efficient is

selected.

NOTE: The state of California requires a setting of Salt

Efficient or Max. Salt Efficient.

[_ Im 5:39 PM

[m[m_ Water Flow

FIG. 45

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TheQuickCharcLe.optionisanintegralpartofthe

IntelliSoftwaterandsaltsavingsystem.Whenthis

optionisselected,thesoftenerwillautomatically

rechargeif95%ofcapacityhasbeenunexpectedly

usedandthereislessthan1/2gpmflow.Therecharge

willlast30minutesandgivethesoftenerapproximately

5,000grainscapacity.Thesoftenerwillalsorunthrough

a normalrechargecyclethatnight.Movetheblackbar

overOnorOffandpressSELECT.Displaywillreturnto

SaltOptionsmenu,pressSELECToncemoreto return

to normaloperatingscreen.A"Q"willbedisplayedon

thenormaloperatingscreenifthisoptionischosen.

TheQuickChargeoptionisONwhenthesoftener

leavesthefactory.

_'1 5:39PM

._ More

Water Flow

FiG. 46

Rinse Option has three choices.

WaterSaver reduces by 20% the amount of water used

during regeneration. This option should only be used if

feed water is from a municipal supply, 8 grains of hard-

ness maximum, and no iron present. At Normal setting

the softener operates at normal water usage for regen-

erations, and Clean Feature adds an extra backwash

and fast rinse in the regeneration cycle. Clean feature

may be used when feed water has higher sediment or

iron content. Default setting is "Clean". Move the black

bar over choice and press SELECT. Display will return

to Salt Options menu, press SELECT once more to

return to normal operating screen. A "W" or "C" will be

displayed on the normal operating screen if WaterSaver

or Clean Feature option is chosen.

_ 5:39 PM

._ More

Water Flow

FIG. 47

Recharcle Count keeps track of the number of

recharges, either from initial set up, or since last reset.

Use the UP or DOWN arrows to move the black bar

over Yes or No and press SELECT. On the "More"

screen, Avg. Salt/Rchg is reset to 0 also, if yes is

selected. Display will return to Salt Options menu,

press SELECT once more to return to normal operating

screen.

UNITS:

Choices are 12/24 Hour Clock, Gallons/Liters,

Grains/PPM and Pounds/Kilograms.

12/24 Hour Clock option allows you to choose how the

time is displayed on the normal operating screen. Move

the black bar over 24 Hour or 12 Hour and press

SELECT. Display will return to Units menu, press

SELECT once more to return to normal operating

screen. If 12 Hour clock is chosen, an AM or PM will be

displayed, be sure that time is correctly set for AM or

PM.

UNITS

12 /24 ltour Clock

Gallons /Liters

Grains /PPM

Pounds /Kilograms

Back

Exit

A V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 48

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Gallons/Liters option allows you to choose how the

water usage is displayed on the normal operating

screen. Move the black bar over Gallons or Liters and

press SELECT. Display will return to Units menu, press

SELECT once more to return to normal operating

screen. Display will show either "lpm" for liters per

minute or "gpm" for gallons per minute.

Grains/PPM option allows you to choose either grains

or parts per million. Move the black bar over Grains or

PPM and press SELECT. Display will return to Units

menu, press SELECT once more to return to normal

operating screen. All settings will be measured in grains

or parts per million.

Pounds/Kilo rclrams option allows you to choose either

pounds or kilograms of salt used. Move the black bar

over Pounds or Kilograms and press SELECT. Display

will return to Units menu, press SELECT once more to

return to normal operating screen.

SERVICE MODE:

Choices are Time Options, Diagnostics, Set Model and

Factory Defaults.

Time Options has several selections. Clean Time,

Backwash Time, Fast Rinse Time and Max

Days/Recharges can be modified to different time set-

tings. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to change the num-

ber of minutes desired for each cycle and press the

SELECT key. Screen returns to Time Options menu.

Press SELECT once more to return to normal operating

screen.

SERVICE MODE

Time Options

Diagnosics

Set Model

Factory Defaults

Back

Exit

/_ V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 49

Diagnostics is a view only screen that displays informa-

tion about the softener. What position the valve is in, if

the motor is on or off, is the position switch open or

closed, is some of the information on this screen.

Set Model screen changes the model code from either

H46 or H47 to HF45. H46 or H47 are the required

codes for your softener to function properly.

Factory Defaults resets all settings. You must repro-

gram the timer to any customized settings if this option

is used.

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KENMORE'SULTRACLEANSINGFEATURE

Theultracleansingfeaturekeepslargerparticlesofsedi-

mentfromenteringthehome'splumbingsystem.As

waterpassesthroughthesoftener,thelargersediment

particlesarecollectedintheintegratedbasketandthen

rinsedtothedrainbeforeeachregeneration.Theultra

cleansingfeatureprovidesaddedprotectionforwater

usingappliancesbyreducingthechanceof largerparti-

clesenteringthevariousproductsvalvesandscreens.An

extrabackwashwillbepreprogrammedintotheelectron-

icsbythefactory.Thisextrabackwashwillhelpkeepthe

ultracleansingfeaturescreenclean.

important: The ultra cleansing feature is not intended

to replace pretreatment filtration. For problem water

applications, additional sediment filtration is recom-

mended.

Sears offers a full line of dedicated sediment filtration

products,

L i

Ultra Cleansing Screen

\\\\

Top Distributor

FIG. 50

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SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

SERVICE

When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called

"Service". During service, hard water comes from the

house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the sof-

tener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny,

plastic resin beads. As hard water passes through the

bed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness miner-

als. This is called ion exchanging. Water without the

hardness minerals (soft water) flows out of the softener

and into the house soft water pipes. After a period of

time, the resin beads hold all of the hardness minerals

they can, and cleaning with salt brine is needed. This

cleaning is called regeneration or recharge.

Regeneration is started at 2:00 a.m. by the electronic

timer. It takes place in 5 stages or cycles.

These are: 1. Fill

2. Brining

3. Brine Rinse

4. Backwash

5. Fast Rinse

NOTE: If the Clean Feature is set to "On" additional

backwash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fill

cycle.

REGENERATION

The five steps listed above are described in detail over

the next several pages.

FILL: Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine. Brine is

needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin

beads. To make the brine, water flows into the salt stor-

age area during the fill stage. Fill cycle length depends

on how much soft water making capacity you have

used since the last regeneration. As you use more

water, fill time increases so more brine is made. The

greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals

from the resin bed.

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE

Salt Storage Tank\

(Salt not shown)

Brine Valve X

Soft Water

OU_ '_IN

Hard Water

"_ Resin Tank

Resin Bed

FIG. 51

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENER IN FiLL

Soft Water Hard Water

Salt Storage Tank

Brine Valve_

Fill Water

FIG. 52

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SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from the

salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin

tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin

beads and they are discharged out the drain. How

much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on:

• The amount of water used between regenerations.

• The amount of resin in the softener,

• How fast the brine goes through the bed.

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENER IN

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE

Hard Water Hard Water

Bypass OUT IN

Nozzle & Venturi

The nozzle and venturi makes suction to take brine

from the salt tank and put it into the resin tank. They

keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the

best resin cleaning with the least salt.

BRINE RINSE: After all of the brine is moved into the

resin tank, the brine valve closes. Water keeps flowing

the same way it did during brining except the brine flow

has stopped. Hardness minerals and brine flush from

the resin tank to the drain. Brining and brine rinse

together vary in the length of time they take, relative to

the fill cycle length.

Brine Valve...._.

Brine FIG. 53

BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP

through the resin tank at a fast rate to flush iron miner-

als, dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain.

The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning.

WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN BACKWASH

Hard Water Hard Water

Bypass OUT IN

Drain

_'Resin Bed Lifted

and Expanded

FIG. 54

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FASTRINSE:Backwashisfollowedbyafastflowof

waterdownthroughtheresintank.Thefastflowpacks

theresinbedandgetsit readyforreturntoservice.

Afterfastrinse,thesoftenerreturnstoservice.Hard

watergoesintotheresintankwheretheresinbed

againtakesoutthehardnessminerals.Softwatergoes

tothehousesoftwaterpipes.

SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

AUTOMATIC BYPASS

During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of

regeneration, HARD water goes through the softener

valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened,

hard water is there for your needs. However, you should

not use hot water, if possible, because the water heater

will refill with hard water. The softener, as factory pro-

grammed, regenerates from 2:00 AM to about 4:20 AM,

a time when not much water is used.

If you start your day prior to 4 AM, you may need to

change the recharge starting time. Set the recharge

time to 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM. Then regeneration will

start and end that much earlier and your water heater

will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened.

ELECTRONICS

Two main parts of the softener's electronics are:

a WATER METER, and a COMPUTER.

• WATER METER The water meter is in the softener

valve outlet. As water flows through the meter, it sends

electric pulses to the computer. The computer

changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water.

• COMPUTER The computer is part of the faceplate

timer circuit board. It is programmed to know the soft-

ener's capacity (how many grains of hardness miner-

als it will take out of the water before a regeneration is

needed). When starting the softener, you set it for the

grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of the water.

To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs, the

computer uses:

(1) water usage from the meter

(2) hardness setting

(3) softener capacity

(4) time since the last regeneration.

The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water

using habits. It works toward providing you with soft

water for the longest time and at the most efficient salt

usage.

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENER

IN FAST RINSE

Soft Water Hard Water

OUT IN

Drain

FiG. 55

Softening capacity is used as hard water goes through

the softener and hardness minerals are removed. When

the computer determines that only enough capacity

remains to provide soft water up to the next regenera-

tion starting time (2:00 AM, or as otherwise set) it will

schedule a regeneration. When the regeneration

begins, *RECHARGE or RECHARGE TIME REMAIN-

ING flashes during the regeneration.

*Note: If the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a cleaning

backwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes in

the display, along with the minutes of the clean

cycle remaining), precedes the recharge.

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SALT BRIDGE

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt

storage tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or the

wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an empty

space forms between the water and salt. Then salt will

not dissolve (melt) in the water to make brine. Without

brine, the resin bed does not regenerate and you will

have hard water.

If the storage tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you

have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is

under it. The following is the best way to check for a salt

bridge.

Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank.

Hold a broom handle, or like tool, up to the softener as

shown in Fig. 56. Make a pencil mark on the handle, 1" or

2" below the top height of the rim. Then, carefully push it

straight down into the salt. If a hard object is felt before

the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank, it's most likely

a salt bridge. Carefully push into the bridge in a few

places to break it. Do not try to break the salt bridge

by pounding on the outside of the salt tank. You may

damage the tank.

If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Then

fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only.

Push tool into

salt bridge to break

1" - 2"

__L_

Pencil Mark

Broom Handle

SALT BRIDGE

Salt

Salt Bridge

_/empty space

Water Level

FiG. 56

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KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN CLeaning NozzLe & Venturi

NOZZLE & VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 57) is a must for

the softener to work right. This small unit moves brine

from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during

regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt,

etc., the softener will not work and you will get hard

water.

To clean the nozzle and venturi, complete the following

steps:

1. Remove the softener top cover. Be sure the softener

is in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle and

venturi).

2. Turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing.

3. Lift out the screen support and screen. Do not lose

the large o-ring seal.

4. Remove the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse the

parts in warm water until clean. If needed, use a

small brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and

clean the gasket, flow plugs and screens.

5. Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.

6. Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or

Vaseline and place in position.

7. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only. Do not

overtighten, which may break the cap or housing.

the gasket are centered directly

over the small holes in the nozzle &

venturi housing.

*Flow Plug

(HVDC)

Nozzle & Venturi f

Housing

*Install with numbered side up concave

side down. Be sure the largest flow plug

is located in the nozzle & venturi housing.

FIG. 57

IRON FROM RESIN BED

Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calcium

and magnesium) out of the water. It can also control

some "clear water" iron. See maximum allowed in the

specifications section in this manual. With clear water

iron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into a

glass. After 15 to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloud

or turn rust colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove

any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it

comes from the faucet (called red water iron). To take

red water iron out of water, or over the maximum of

clear water iron, an iron filter or other equipment is

needed. Your local Sears store has trained people to

help you with iron water problems.

If your water supply has clear water iron, even though

less than the maximum allowed, regular resin bed

cleaning is needed. Your local Sears store has resin

bed cleaner for this. See Parts List in back of manual

for part numbers. Clean the bed at least every six (6)

months. If iron shows up in the soft water before six (6)

months, clean more often. Printed instructions are on

the resin bed cleaner bottle.

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PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM

FREEZING

If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum-

mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water

from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the sof-

tener:

1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water

pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pres-

sure in the softener.

Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass.

Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass

system, and open the bypass valve. If you want

water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut-off

valve on the main water pipe.

Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet. Remove

the salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off both

drain hoses.

,Carefully remove the large holding clips at the soften-

er inlet and outlet. Separate the softener from the

plastic installation adaptors, or from the bypass

valve.

Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine

valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly. Lift

the brine valve out of the brinewell. Tip the brine

valve upside down to drain water.

Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain.

Move the softener close to the drain. SLOWLY and

CAREFULLY, tip it over until the rim rests on the

wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain.

Do not allow the softener's weight to rest on the

inlet and outlet fittings or they will break.

Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and

hold until all water has drained. Leave the softener

laying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug the

inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

DRAIN ALL WATER FROM SOFTENER

Wood Block FIG. 58

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CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what is wrong yourself and

you won't have to call and wait for service. If you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks, and your sof-

tener still does not work, call your Sears Service Department.

1. Also read ERROR CODE.

2. If an error code is not displayed, press and hold the SELECT button until the display changes. Then, press the

SELECT button again and hold until a flashing code appears. It must show H46 for Model 38426 or H47 for model

39426. If any other number shows, the face plate computer is working on incorrect input and would probably be

the cause of the problem. To set the correct code, press either the UP or DOWN button. When correct model

code shows, press SELECT to return a flashing 12:00 AM display. Reset the present time, hardness number, etc.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

No soft water No salt (or salt bridged) in the storage tank

Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, or

power cable leads loose from the electronic

board, fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, or

circuit switched off.

Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position

Add salt, see page 21, or break the salt bridge,

see page 29. Press REGENERATION button

and hold to start a regeneration, see page 23.

Check for loss of power due to any of these

and correct. With the power back on, look at

the time display and read PROGRAM MEMO-

RYI see page 19.

Look at Fig. 18 & 19 on page 15. Move the

stem in a single valve to service. In a 3-valve

bypass, open the inlet and outlet valve, and be

sure to fully close the bypass valve.

Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged

parts, see page 33.

Valve drain hose plugged or restricted The drain hose must not have kinks, sharp

bends, or be raised too high above the soften-

er, see page 14.

Water hard sometimes Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until

HARDNESS shows in the display. Read the

hardness number in the display and be sure

the same grains per gallon number is shown

as on your water analysis report. See page 18

to reset. Press and release the SELECT button

until the present time shows in the display.

Using hot water when softener is regenerat- Avoid using hot water during this time because

ing the water heater refills with hard water, see

Automatic Bypass, page 31.

Increase in the grains of hardness in your Ask your Sears retail store for a new water

water supply analysis. Then make a new hardness number

setting, page 18.

Brine tank flooded Restricted drain line Check for kinks, bends or obstructions, see

page 14.

Plugged or dirty nozzle & venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged

parts, see page 33.

Valve rotor-disc & seals Check for scratches or grooves, replace if

needed.

Restricted drain line

Salty tasting water

immediately after

regeneration

Check for kinks, bends or obstructions, see

page 14.

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BYPASS VALVES

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

push

inward for

bypass

Inches CM

A iSalt Tank Height 34 86.4

B Resin Tank Diameter 10 25.4

(nominal)

C Resin Tank Height (nominal) 40 101.6

D Inlet-Outlet Height 41-1/2 105.4

E Overall Height 48 121.9

F 1 Length 21 53.3

F 2 Width 17 43.2

- Distance between inlet-outlet 3-3/4 8.6

centerlines

3 VALVE BYPASS Bypass

FOR SERVICE valve

close bypass valve

open inlet & outlet valves

FOR BYPASS Outlet

open bypass valve Inlet

close inlet & outlet valve

FIG. 59

MODEL 384260 TIMER CODE H46

MODEL 394260 TIMER CODE H47

WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER MODEL 384260 MODEL 394260

Minimum water system flow (gpm) 3 3

Minimum-maximum water pressure (psi) 20 - 125 20 - 125

Minimum-maximum water temperature (°F) 40 - 120 40 - 120

Maximum water hardness (gpg) 160 160

Maximum "clear water" iron (ppm)* 11 11

SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER

Type of salt needed nugget nugget

Alternate type of salt pure, evaporated, compacted pure, evaporated, compacted

water softener salt water softener salt

gpm = gallons per minute gpg = grains per gallon

psi = pounds per square inch ppm = parts per million

* Capacity to remove clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains

greater than 5 ppm clear water iron.

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Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM)

1/}

(/)

13.

0 1

420 Series

9,5gpm @ lOpsi

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 121314151617181920212223

Flow Rate (GPM) FiG. 60

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 384260 MODEL 394260

Type of ion exchange material (resin) high capacity high capacity

Amount of resin (cu. ft.) 1.20 1.20

Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Pounds Salt Dose) 12,500 @ 2.5 12,500 @ 2.5

33,300 @ 9.4 33,300 @ 9.4

42,300 @ 16.3 42,300 @ 16.3

Efficiency Rating (Grains /Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 5010 @ 2.5 5010 @ 2.5

Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm) 9.5 9.5

Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi) 10 10

Intermittent FLow Rate @ 15 psi (gpm) _t 13.0 13.0

Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 2.0 2.0

_' Intermittent fLow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity and

efficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.

These systems conform to NSF /ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.

The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF /

ANSI Standard 44.

Maximum Allowable

Contaminant Influent Challenge Level Product Water Level

Barium 10 +10% mg/L 2.0 mg/L

Radium 226/228 25 pCi/L 5 pCi/L

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WIRING SCHEMATIC

salt cover

switch

valve motor

Turbine

Sensor

BACK OF TIMER (

_OR POS/TURBINE ll'

grn

Iii_y-> 24 VAC

II_L>Transformer

tank light

_,_NO Position Switch

oNC

FACEPLATE

Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are

needed, the service technician must have the informa-

tion on the following pages.

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

1. Does the time display show the correct time of

day?

• If display is blank, check power source to the sof-

tener.

• If time is flashing, power was off for over 48 hours.

The softener resumes normal operation but regen-

erations occur at the wrong time.

• If an error code (Example: Err3) shows in the face-

plate display, go to AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC

DIAGNOSTICS.

Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be fully in service

position.

The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the

softener inlet and outlet respectively.

Is the transformer plugged into a "live" grounded

waft outlet, and the power cable fastened secure-

ly to the controller?

FIG. 61

5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and

sharp bends, and not elevated over 8 ft. above

the floor.

Is there salt in the storage tank?

Is the brine tubing connected? Brine tubing con-

nects to nozzle venturi and brine valve assembly.

Is the brine valve float set right?

Press the SELECT button two times to display the

hardness setting.

Be sure it is the correct setting for the household's

water supply. (Make a hardness test of the raw water

and compare with the hardness setting. Also test a

soft water sample to verify if a problem exists.) Press

the SELECT button twice more to return to present

time in the display.

If you do not find the problem after making initial

checks, do the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC

DIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGEN-

ERATION CHECK.

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Thefaceplatetimer(PWA)computerhasa self-diag-

nosticfunctionfortheelectricalsystem,exceptforinput

powerandwatermeter.Thecomputermonitorselec-

troniccomponentsandcircuitsforcorrectoperation.Ifa

malfunctionoccurs,anerrorcodeappearsintheface-

platedisplay.

Thechartbelowshowstheerrorcodesthatcould

appear,andthepossibleproblemsforeachcode.

Error #]

Service Required

See Owner's Manual

Diagnostics

FIG. 62

CODE

Err1, Err3, Err4

Err5

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

MOST LIKELY _

wiring harness connections at switch and faceplate not connected /position switch inoperable /motor inoperable

faceplate timer (PWA)

LESS LIKELY

While an error code appears in the display, all faceplate

buttons are inoperable except the SELECT button.

SELECT remains operational so the service person can

make the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAG-

NOSTICS (below) to further isolate the problem, and

check the water meter.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE

FROM FACEPLATE:

1. • Unplug transformer from outlet.

• Plug in transformer.

• Wait for 8 minutes.

.•Unplug transformer from outlet.

•Correct problem.

• Plug in transformer.

• Wait for 8 minutes.

The error code will return if the problem was not corrected.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS:

1. To enter diagnostics, press the SELECT button once

to go to the Main Menu. Move the black bar to

Service Mode and press Select. Move black bar to

Diagnostics and press Select.

You will see the display, showing valve cycle position,

position switch status (open or closed), and turbine

operation.

TURBINE OPERATION: If no water is flowing through

the softener, the turbine indicator displays 3 zeros.

When water is flowing, a 000 to 140 count repeats for

each gallon of water passing through the turbine. To

check for positive operation of the turbine if zeros are

shown, open a nearby soft water faucet and observe

the turbine count. If you don't get a reading in the dis-

play, with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valve

outlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in front

of the sensor. You should get a reading in the display. If

you get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing and

check the turbine for binding.

valve position indicator

l0 : 39 : 5(,_M

Pos: SERVICE 0 : 00

Req Pos: SERVICE

Motor: Off ..........O,_.........

Trbn: 00_0 Gals: 0 _k

I Days: 11_ Rchgs: ()_

turbine count (no

water flowing)

l0 : 39 : 56 AM

Pos: SERVICE 0 : 00

Req Pos: SERVICE

Motor: Off .........o _ ........

Trbn: 126 Gals: 0

Days: 1 _ Rchgs: 0

Last Rchg __

position switch

indicator (open)

turbine count

(water flowing)

FIG. 63

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POSmONSWITCHSTATUS:Withthevalveinservice,

oranyoftherechargecycles,theswitchindicatorwill

showopen,whilethevalveisrotatingfromoneposition

toanother,theindicatorwillshowtheswitchclosed.A

defectisprobableif indicationsvaryfromthispattern.

NOTE: If the faceplate is left in a diagnostic display

(or a flashing display when setting times or hard-

ness), present time automatically returns if a button

is not pressed within 4 minutes. To return to the

diagnostic display, repeat step 1.

2. Press the RECHARGE button to advance the valve

to each position and observe the switch and position

indicators to verify component operation, or to possi-

bly isolate a defect.

X_ Motor

Housing

Position Switch

Turbine

Valve Outlet

Turbine

Support

and Shaft

FiG. 64

3. Press Select once to move back to the Service Mode

screen. Move black bar to Set Model and press

Select. Verify the model code.

This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size.

If the wrong number shows, the softener will operate on

incorrect programming. Do the following as needed.

Set Model :

A V CHANGE SELECT

HF46 or HF47 does show - Press the SELECT button

until the normal operating display shows.

To change HF number- Press the UP or DOWN button

until either HF46 for Model 38426, or HF47 for Model

39426, shows in the display. Then, press the SELECT

button and reset the timer.

Set Model :

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 65

TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT

Be sure the valve is in service position when replac=

ing the timer PWA (observe valve cycle indicator). If

after installing and programming the replacement timer

PWA, the valve is not in service position, do the following

to assure correct cycle orientation, or timing, between the

faceplate and valve.

Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures with the

RECHARGE NOW button, advance through the recharge

cycles until the valve stops in service position, and

RECHARGE no longer flashes in the display.

NOTE: The valve motor may automatically drive through

several valve positions while searching for service. If an

error code occurs, unplug the transformer, then plug in

again.

Position markers

(Valve in service)

FiG. 66

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MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor,

brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and

other controller functions. Always make the initial

checks, and the manual initiated diagnostics.

NOTE: The faceplate display must show a steady

time (not flashing). If an error code shows, first

press the SELECT button to enter the diagnostic

display.

1. Press the REGENERATION button and hold in for 3

seconds. *RECHARGE and Fill begin to flash (or

clean backwash begins, if set) as the softener enters

the fill cycle of regeneration.

*NOTE: ff the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a clean=

ing backwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes

in the display, along with the minutes of the clean

cycle remaining), precedes the recharge.

2. When FILL is on steady, remove the brinewell cover

and, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering the

tank.

3. If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstruct-

ed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing, or brine

valve riser pipe.

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)

FILL (flow to salt storage tank)

BRINING (flow to drain)

BRINE RINSE (flow to drain)

MAX. BACKWASH (flow to drain)

MAX. FAST RINSE (flow to drain)

0.3 (1.1 liters)

.22 (.83 liters)

.15 (.57 liters)

2.0 (7.6 liters)

4. After observing fill, press the REGENERATION but-

ton to move the softener into brining. A slow flow of

water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from

the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell

and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water

with salt contact.

5. If the softener does not draw brine:

• nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.

• nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket

• restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose)

• defective nozzle and venturi seal

• other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc,

wave washer, etc.)

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated

drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping

brine draw.

Brine VaNe

Float Setting

j Float Stop

I__ Float

1 O"

FIG. 67

6. Again press REGENERATION to move the softener

into backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from the

drain hose.

7. An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor,

backwash flow plug or drain hose.

8. Press REGENERATION to move the softener into

fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow the

softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any

brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brin-

ing cycle test.

9. To return the softener to service, press REGENERA-

TION once more.

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ROTARYVALVESERVICE

IMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off the

water supply and disconnect from electrical power.

TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:

• 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a

soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open

the bypass valve.

•SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve

stem to bypass position. Loosen three hex head screws

toward the back side of the valve to allow pressure

water to bleed out. Catch water with a rag.

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valve

drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phillips

screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to com-

pletely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o-rings, seals and gaskets for wear or defects.

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for scratches,

chips or wear.

Note: If replacement is needed, be sure to use the

current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position.

Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA approved sili-

cone grease. To install the rotor seal, first place the seal

into the valve groove, rounded side down (see cross-sec-

tion). Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal's

crossing ribs. Then, carefully center the wear strip on the

seal, and push it downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.

Assemble wave washer bearing, the wave washer, and

two o-rings, onto the rotor top shaft. Then center the rotor

in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Then

install the cover holding screws. Before tightening the

screws, install the valve cam and gear.

Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to service position.

Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a torque

wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds. Do not

over tighten.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam gear

with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever toward the

cam.

See Nozzle

Assembly Service

FIG. 68

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WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

SERVICE CYCLE

Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal

valve porting routes the water down and out the

top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is

softened as it passes through the resin bed, then

enters the bottom distributor. Soft water flows back

into the valve and out the valve outlet, to the

house soft water pipes.

To Valve

(Soft Water)

SERVICE CYCLE

From Valve Inlet

(Hard Water)

Top Distributor

Resin Tank

Position

Switch

Bottom

Distributor FIG. 69

FILL CYCLE

To begin a regeneration, the electronic timer ener-

gizes the circuit to the valve motor. The valve

motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam

until the position switch lever drops, to open the

motor circuit and position the valve in FILL. As the

rotor and disc rotates, the port opens for SOFT

water fin through the venturi. Fill flow continues to

the brine valve, and into the salt storage tank. Soft

water is still available to the house lines.in.

position switch

FILL CYCLE

valve cam

rotor & disc

fill flow

plug

fill water

(soft)

To Valve Outlet

(Soft Water)

Valve Inlet

(hard water)

Distributor

Resin Tank 4._"N

,4"k?"----'-,_

Position __iI_'4_"_, _*_I

FIG. 70

Venturi

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to

turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.

Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, creat-

ed by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from the

salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed

via the bottom distributor. Flow continues out the

top distributor and to the drain. Hard water is avail- BypassHard

able at the valve outlet. WaterTo

Valve Outlet

Brine from Salt

Storage Tank

When the brine valve closes to end brine draw,

water flow continues in the same directions to

slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the

drain,

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLE

Drain

from valve inlet

(Hard Water)

Position _,_

Switch--.'_;" i _ )L

FIG. 71

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WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

BACKWASH CYCLE

Timer/switch action again allows the motor to turn

the rotor & disc to place the valve in BACKWASH,

stopping water flow to the nozzle. Water is routed

down and out the bottom distributor, up through

the bed, and out the top distributor to the drain.

The fast flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drain

fitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits,

remaining brine and hardness to the drain.

Bypass Hard

Water To Valve

Outlet

BACKWASH CYCLE

Plug

Position

Switch

FiG. 72

FAST RINSE CYCLE

During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned

so water flow enters the resin tank through the top

distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor,

to the drain.

The electronic timer again energizes the motor to

return the valve to service. As the valve rotates,

the position switch lever drops to open the circuit.

The valve remains positioned in service until the

electronic timer initiates the next regeneration.

Soft Water

To Valve Outlet

\ \

Drain

FIG. 73

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9 " - . .

ing Decal

Location

27 14

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Kenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260

Key No.

A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETE

Part Number

7284396

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7088033

7176292

7232446

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7275907

7229956

7286306

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7252268

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7265025

7219888

7082150

7003847

7109871

7214236

7287158

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0900431

1103200

9003500

7239155

7105047

0502272

7301075

7170270

7077870

7170254

7170296

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Part Description

Cover Lock (Required for shipping only)

Rim Insert (Required for shipping only)

Cover (main)

Salt Hole Cover (order following decal)

Instruction Decal

Clamp Retainer (2 required)

Clamp Section (2 required)

Vapor Barrier

Timer Repl. (PWA) Model 38426

Timer Repl. (PWA) Model 39426

Transformer, 24 V -10 VA •

Faceplate (order following decal)

Faceplate Decal

Rim (includes key no. 11 & 12)

O-Ring, 11/16" x 1-1/32"

Light Asm.

Ultra Cleansing Screen

Brinewell Cover, with decal

Wing Nut, 1/4"

O-Ring, 1/4" x 1/2"

Brinewell

Decal, Salt Level O

Salt Storage Drum

Plastic Screw, 1/4" x 5/8"

Tube Clamp •

Tube Adaptor •

Grommet •

Brine Valve Asm (see pages 48 & 49 also)

Replacement Distributor

Resin

Resin Tank (includes key no. 26)

O-Ring, 2-3/4" x 3"

Top Distributor

O-Ring, 13/16" x 1-1/16"

O-Ring, 2-7/8" x 3-1/4"

Resin Bed Cleaner

Parts Bag (includes parts marked with a •pages 47,

49 & 51). Order manuals separately if needed.

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Not illustrated.

O Aligns with top of brinewell.

• Included in parts bag.

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INLET - OUTLET

GROUNDING CLAMPS

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Kenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260

B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY

Key No. Part Number Part Description

1 7168647 Ceramic Weight

2 0513860 Float Stop

3 7097202 Float (includes Key No. 4)

4 0516947 Float Seal

5 7220627 Float Rod & Stem

6 7092278 Guide Cap

7 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16"× 1-3/16"

8 0516211 Seal

9 0516924 Retainer, Bottom Seal

10 1205500 Clip

11 7092252 Brine Valve Body

12 7080653 Clip

13 7131365 Screen

14 7094979 Insert

15 7092294 Retaining Ring

16 7176161 O-Ring, 15/16" x 9/16"

17 7221746 Brine Tube

18 7113016 Tubing Assembly (includes Key Nos. 14, 15 & 16)

19 7171349 Cone Screen

20 7248706 Grounding Kit •

• Included in parts bag.

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42_._ 0

Wear-Strip

Seal X

Cross-Section

View

10 9

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Key Part Key Part

No. Number Part Description No. Number Part Description

1 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.) 31 7195482 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)

2 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1) 32 7171145 Valve Body

3 7231393 Motor Plate 33 7170319 O-Ring, 1/4" x 3/8" (2 req.)

4 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8" (3 req.) 34 7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing

5 7171250 Bearing 35 1202600 Nut-Ferrule

6 7283489 Cam & Gear 36 7095030 Cone Screen

7 7169180 Clip (Drain) 37 1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm

8 0900431 Hose Clamp 38 7114533 Nozzle & Venturi -Gasket Kit

9 7271270 Drain Hose Adaptor -7204362 Gasket only

10 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16" x 1-3/16" 39 7084607 Flow Plug, .15 gpm

11 0501228 Flow Plug, #18 40 7146043 Screen

12 7170327 O-Ring, 5/8" x 13/16" 41 7167659 Screen Support

13 7173024 O-Ring, 1-1/8" x 1-1/2"

14 7174313 Bearing, Wave Washer

15 7185500 Rotor & Disc

16 7173032 O-Ring, 4-1/2:" x 4-7/8"

17 7185495 Rotor Seal

18 7172989 Seal

19 7171187 Plug (Drain Seal)

20 7129889 Spring

21 7262506 Installation Adaptor Kit, 1"

(includes 2 copper tubes,

clips & o-rings) "k

22 7089306 Clip (4 req.) •

23 7271204 Installation Adaptor, 1" NPT

(2 req.) •

24 7170262 O-Ring, 1-1/8" x 1-3/8" (4 req.)

25 7094898 Turbine Support

26 7101548 Turbine

27 7232234 Copper Reducer Bushing,

1"x 3/4" (2 req.) -k

28 7276084 Wire Harness (Sensor)

29 0900060 O-Ring

30 7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi)

Key Part

No. Number Part Description

97 7175238 C Ring

98 7214155 Bypass Body

99 7173016 O-Ring, 1.109 ID x 1.387 OD (4)

100 7172882 Stem

7214317 Bypass Valve (Complete) •

42 .7170262 .O-Ring, 1-1/8"x 1-3/8"

43 7199729 Cap

44 7175199 Wave Washer

45 7171161 Valve Cover

46 7172997 Screw, #10 x 2-5/8" (8 req.)

47 7305150 Switch

48 7140738 Screw, #4-24 x 3/4" (2 req.)

3479901 Adaptor Kit, 1" to 1-1/4"

7253808 Nozzle & Venturi Asm. (includes

Key Nos. 34, & 36 -43)

7185487 Seal Kit (includes Key Nos. 12,

13, 16, 17, 18 & 31)

7139999 Drain Tubing, 3/8" I.D. x 20' A

42-34403 Flexible Connectors, 1"

7123613 Silicone Grease (for O-Rings)

Not included.

• Included in parts bag, see page 43.

Not illustrated.

A Included with softener.

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