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_ARS

OWNER'S
MANUAL

MODEL NO.
625.349224

Kenmore
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of
This Product.

Automatic Iron Filter
• Warranty
• Start Up / Setting Timer
• How It Works

If you have questions when
installing, operating or maintaining your filter, and when
setting the timer, call this
toll-free
number...

1-800-426-9345

• Care Of
• Specifications
• Repair Parts

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

IL 60179 USA

WARRANTY
I

SEARS

RESIDENTIAL

WATER FILTER

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON FILTER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this water filter is installed and maintained
accordance
with our instructions,
Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in materials
workmanship
in this water filter.
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

AGAINST

For five years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish
filter tank, free of charge, if the tank develops a leak.

in
or

LEAKS

and install a new current model water

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. "This warranty applies onlywhile this product
is in use in the United States."
This warranty
to state.

gives you specific
Sears,

Roebuck

legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state
and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman

Estates,

IL 60179

If you want your water filter professionally installed, talk to your Sears Salesman. He will arrange for a prompt,
quality installation by Sears Authorized installers.
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner in accordance
with generally accepted trade practices. Further, all
installations shall comply with all local laws, codes,
regulations and ordinances. Customer shall also be
protected, during installation, by insurance relating to
Property Damage, Workman's Compensation and
Public Liabilility.

SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY
In addition to any warranty extended to you on
the Sears merchandise involved, which warranty
becomes effective the date the merchandise is
installed, should the workmanship of any Sears
arranged installation prove faulty within one year,
Sears will, upon notice from you, cause such faults to
be corrected at no additional cost to you.

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP
Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in
a safe place so you always have these facts.
Water Filter Model No. 1"
Serial Number
Date Installed
Iron Content
*PH

Parts Per Million
Taste And/Or Odor

Water Pressure
Water Flow Rate

Pounds/Square Inch
Gallons Per Minute

1"The model number is on the rating decal,
located on the back of the filter top cover.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
L

]

PAGE
NO.

SECTION 1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

WATER FILTER START UP

SAFETY GUIDES
CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDES TO INSTALL
SANITIZING
THE WATER FILTER
PROGRAM
THE TIMER
ADJUSTMENT
FOR POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE
USE

SECTION 2

HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS

A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES
B. IRON IN WATER/HOW
FILTER REMOVES

SECTION 3
A. CHANGING
B. CLEANING
C. KEEP THE
D. HELPFUL

SECTION 4
A.

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

CHECKLIST

BOTTLE

14
15
16
17

(SERVICE)

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
18

DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 5
A. ELECTRICAL
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

10-11
12-13

THE POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE
THE NOZZLE & VENTURI
FILTER FROM FREEZING
HINTS

4
5
6
7-8
9

SERVICER'S

TECH INFORMATION

CONNECTIONS

RECHARGE
CYCLE TIMES AND DRAIN FLOW RATES
DIAGNOSTICS
"QUICK-CHECK"
TROUBLESHOOTING
ROTARY VALVE SERVICE
WATER FLOW THROUGH
THE FILTER VALVE

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS

19
2O
21
22
23
24-26

28-31

SECTION 1
I

SAFETY GUIDES

1A.

• Read all steps, guides and rules carefully
before installing and using your new water filter.
Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury
or property damage. Reading this book will also
help you to get all of the benefits from your water
filter.
•

Your

automatic

filter

will remove

iron from

your water supply as described
on page 12.
Also see the specifications
on page 18. It will not
soften hard water, purify contaminated
water, or
make other unsafe water safe to drink.
Sears
advises you to install a water softener,
along
with the iron filter, to remove iron that may get
through the filter.

• Protect the filter and piping from freezing.
Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty.
•.. see page 16.
• Connect the filter to the house COLD water
(120 ° max.) pipe only. DO NOT CONNECT TO
HOT WATER. Hot water will damage inner parts
and weaken or break the tank or bottle.

CAUTIONS
PLEASE
READ
FOLLOWING
DAMAGE
TO

AND COMPLY
WITH THE
GUIDES
TO
PREVENT
THE
FILTER
OR
OTHER

PROPERTY,
PERSONAL
SIBLE FATAL SHOCK.

INJURY,

OR POS-

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

AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUTLET.

• Unplug the transformer
right away if the
power cable should become damaged or frayed.
Make repairs before plugging
back into the
power outlet.

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

SECTION

WATER
FILTER
START-UP

lB.

Refer to the Installation
for step-by-step

CHECK

Manual,

LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES

TO INSTALL

part no. 7146611,

guides.

To be sure you have done all the steps to install the
filter, read the following list. Page numbers referred
to are in the Installation
Manual.

v' Is the house water flow going INTO the filter valve
INLET? Trace piping to be sure..,
page 9.
v' Is the plumbing bypass valve (or 3 valves) set for
SERVICE?
. . . See FIG. 10, page 18 of this
manual.
i!

VALVE
INLET

Is the valve drain hose connected the right way,
and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop
or reduce water flow?.,
page 14.

v' Is the tubing connected between the feeder valve,
on the potassium
permanganate
bottle, and the
filter valve..,
page 10. Is the bottle drain hose
connected and over the floor drain..,
page 15.
V' Is the filter power
cable
connected
to the
transformer..,
and is the transformer
plugged
into an inside, 120V-60Hz
electrical outlet?...
page 17.
I,,' Be sure to restart the water heater..,

page 18.

SECTION 1

WATER
FILTER
START-UP

SANITIZING

10.

THE WATER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water filter
clean and sanitary.
Materials used to make the filter
will not infect or contaminate
your water supply, and
will not cause bacteria to form or grow.
However,
during shipping,
storage, installing
and operating,
bacteria could get into the filter.
For this reason,
sanitizing as follows is suggestedQ
when installing.

FILTER

Put 1 teaspoon (0.1 ounce) of calcium hypochlorite into the valve inlet as far as possible.

NOTE:
You can buy calcium hypochlorite in tablet or granular form under trade names such as Perchloron and
HTH.

Press
button
[]
on
the and
face HOLD
plate until
RCHG

ARMHG12:00

begins to flash in the display
su
(12:00 AM began to flash
when the transformer
was plugged

in).

As the bottle begins to fill with water, press
button [] again. In about 1 minute, you will see
a slow flow of water begin out the valve drain
hose.

SLOWLY,
reposition
the bypass valve(s)
to
service...
FIG. 10, page 18. Open the nearest
_water
faucet until you can smell chlorine,
then close.

tion. Allow the filter to stand idle for about 45
minutes, while the chlorine sanitizes.
NOTE:
During this time, go to pages 7 and 8 to make the
timersettings.
If needed, adjust the feeder valve tube
for potassium
permanganate
use, page 9. Then,
complete the following steps.

Press button [] to advance the filter from backwash to "fast rinse" cycle. (Water from the drain
hose stops momentarily, then begins again).

7. Again, put the bypass valve(s) in bypass posi-

Wait about 30 seconds, then press button
[] once more. As the valve repositions again, a
fast flow from the filter drain hose begins. This is
the filter "backwash" cycle. Allow the filter to
backwash for several minutes.

Be sure the valve inlet is clean, for a good
sealing surface for the valve adaptor o-ring.
Then, reconnect plumbing to the filter. AFTER
INSTALLING THE LARGE PLASTIC CLIP, PULL
OUTWARD
ON THE VALVE ADAPTOR TO BE
SURE IT'S PROPERLY
HELD IN PLACE.

The

valve motor begins to run to advance the filter
into the "fill" cycle.
Water flows through the
plastic tubing and you will see the potassium
permanganate
bottle begin to fill.
a=

8.
=

After about

2 minutes

of fast rinse,

PUT

BYPASS VALVE(S) IN BYPASS POSITION (SEE
FIG. 10, PAGE 18). Then press button[]
once
again to return the filter to "service"
position.
DOING THIS RELEASES WATER PRESSURE
IN THE FILTER.
3.

After 45 minutes, return the bypass valve(s) to
service position.

THE
=

Carefully remove the large plastic clip at the filter
valve inlet (see Key No. 62, page 30). Pull the
valve adaptor from the filter inlet.

Repeat steps 1,1 a and 1b to advance the filter to
backwash. The timer will automatically advance
the filter through the backwash and fast rinse
cycles, during which the sanitizing bleach is
flushed to the drain.

NOTE:
The backwash
and fast rinse cycles take abut 25
minutes. When over, the timer automatically
returns
the filter to service (water flow from the drain hose
stops).

NOTE:
If bypass valve, Sears Stock No. 42-3437 is installed,
or if plumbing is too rigid to move, also disconnect the
outlet side and move the filter away from plumbing.

10. Open house filtered water faucets and allow to
run until the chlorine odor is gone.

(_ Recommended by the Water Quality Association.
On some water
supplies, the water filter may need periodic disinfecting.

SECTION

WATER FILTER START-UP

1 D,

PROGRAM

THE TIMER

PRESENT

_ME

AND

RECHARGE

_ME

RECHARGE

DAY

SET/CLEAR
HOLD
ON/OFF

display

RECHARGE NOW
VACATION

buttons

When the transformer is plugged into the electrical
outlet, 12:00 AM, SUnday began to flash in the time
display. Set the time of day, present day of week,
and daysltime of recharge, as follows.

SET PRESENT

Press the SET/CLEAR button []
to set the
present day of the week in the display.

1. SET TIME OF DAY

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move the
day display 1 at a time. Or, hold the SET/CLEAR
button to move the day display ahead 2 days each
second.

Press
the PRESENT
TIME
AND DAY
button [] once. The hour display continues to
flash.
Press the SET/CLEAR button []
until the present hour of the day shows in the display. Be
sure AM for morning hours, or PM for afternoon
and evening hours shows.

DAY OF WEEK

b. Press

the PRESENT
TIME
AND DAY
button []
again to steady the entire display.
Figure 2 shows the timer set at TUesday.

NOTE:

Press SET/CLEAR and quickly release to move the
hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour. Or,
the SET/CLEAR button to move the display
ahead 2 hours each second, to the correct hour.

[PM

¢.

Press

button

[]

display, and minutes
lb to set the correct

once

steady

begin to flash.
minutes.

the

TU_:3D

]

PRESENT

TIME

:E[:::RF::

AND

DAY

T:::

hour
EXAMPLE: This drawing
shows the present time of
day at 3:30 PM, and the
present day on TUesday.

Repeat step

SET/CLEAR

ON/OFF
HOLD

VA_AT!ON
RECHARGE

NOW

Press button
[]
again to steady the minute
display (day will begin flashing).
Figure 2 shows
the timer set at 3:30 PM.

(continued)

SECTION 1

WATER FILTER START-UP
I

PROGRAM

1D.

THE TIMER

SET DAYS OF RECHARGE
IF YOU HAVE A WATER
SOFTENER
OR
OTHER AUTOMATIC
FILTER...
A
good
water flow rate is needed for proper recharging

Press the RECHARGE
TIME button _]once,
to
display a flashing 12:00 AM, the factory setting.

Press
the SET/CLEAR
desired recharge
starting
display.

and/or backwashing of all water conditioners.
To help assure good water flow, you should
offset the timers on each conditioner
so

NOTE:

recharges do not occur on the same days, or at
the same time as follows.
• •. Most Sears water softeners
are adjustable)
4:00 am.

from

2:00

the

timers

on all equipment

If you want recharges
press the SET/CLEAR

recharges,

and

PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) IRON
IN WATER SUPPLY

AND
WATER
USAGE
I 2
FACTOR
$U

10112114

I 8

press

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SU

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FR

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SU
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SU
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SU
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SA

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MO FR
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SU
FR
SA

SU
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MO FR MO FR

as needed.
press
in the

MO FR

EVERY

DAY
RECHARGE

MO FR

TU SA

(Use

"A" Setting

Only, Page 9)

SU TH
MO FR

SET TIME OF RECHARGE
The filter is factory set to begin recharge at 12:00
AM, ending at about 1:50 AM.
If a different
recharge
time is desired,
or needed, do the
following.

If the water supply has a high amount of sand, silt or other
sediments, you should rechargethefiltermoreoftenthanthetable
shows. If you do recharge the filter more often, you can use half
as much potassium permanganate
(see page g).

FR
SA

SA I TU SA

SU
FR

WE
=

Press button [_ for every day of the week, each
time using button[]to
display ON (for recharge)

After setting ON or OFF for Saturday,
button
[]
to return the present time
display.

or OFF (no recharge)

DAYS

USING TABLE: Find your ppm of iron across the top (if not
shown, use next higher number). Read down this column,
and across from your water usage factor. At the meeting
point, the table shows suggested days to recharge the filter.

RECHARGE

PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) IRON IN YOUR WATER
SUPPLY -- Determined by water analysis•.,
see page
2 in your installation manual.
2. HOUSEHOLD WATER USAGE FACTOR-Example:
4 people in the household, plus 1 clotheswasher, plus 1
dishwasher equals a usage factor of 6.

Press button [] again to display a flashing
MOnda_
As you did in step b above, press
buttonl4 Jtodisplay ON for recharge on Monday,
or OFF for no recharge on Monday•

the present time.

on Sunday (from table),
button [] to display ON.

If you do not want Sunday
button []
to display OFF.

to return

How often the filter must recharge depends on 2 things.

Look at the "Suggested
Recharge
Days" table.
The table shows you the days to set the iron filter
for recharge, depending on your household needs.

Press the RECHARGE DAY BUTTON []
SUnday begins to flash•

Press button []

SUGGESTED

recharges
or backwashes
at 12:00, 2:00
4:00 AM, or 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 AM, etc.

to move

• .. Sears Automatic
Iron Filter is factory set to
recharge from 12:00 AM to about 1:50 AM.
• • • Other Sears filters (Clarifier, Neutralizer, Taste &
Odor) are factory set to backwash
from 12:00
AM to about 12:40 AM.
• --Offset

and quickly release

the display ahead 1 hour at a time. Or, hok:l buttonl-_
to move the display ahead 2 hours each second•

are factory set (many

recharge

Press button []

button []
until the
time shows in the

SECTION

WATER FILTER START-UP

1E.

ADJUSTMENT

FOR

POTASSIUM

PERMANGANATE

USE

The filter is factory set to use about 2 ounces of
potassium permanganate
each recharge. That's how
much is needed to keep the mineral bed working the
way it should. However, if you recharge the filter more
often than needed (see the table on page 8) less
potassium

permanganate

is needed

to drain

each time.
adjustment
nut

The valve (FIG. 3) has a tube that raises and lowers
into the bottle. It has 2 settings marked on it. The "A"
mark, or factory

setting,

is for 2 ounces

permanganate.

The "B" setting

of potassium

is for 1 ounce.

To change the setting, loosen the adjustment
nut.
Raise the tube until "B" lines up with the top of the nut,
then tighten

tube--

bottle

-_,,

the nut.

IMPORTANT:

potassium
--permanganate
powder

For proper recharging of the mineral bed, use the
"A" setting. Use the "B" setting ONLY if the filter
is set to recharge more often than the table on
page 8 shows. Improper recharging will shorten
the useful life of the mineral bed.

tube_..._
,,,_lfactoryset
at
this mark

adjustment
nut

SECTION

NowYourwATER
FILTER
WORKS
I

2A.

RECHARGE

FACE

PLATE

TIMER

FEATURES

NOW

For times you expect to use more water than usual,
use the RECHARGE NOW feature.
Press the
RECHARGE NOW-HOLD button [] and _
for
3 seconds. RCHG begins to flash in the display and
a recharge starts right away. You will have filtered
water when the recharge is over in about 2 hours.

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

RECHARGE TIME

RECHARGE DAY

SET/CLEAR

VACATION NOW
HOLD RECHARGE

ON,OFF

VACATION
The day you leave on vacation or other long absence,
press (DO NOT HOLD) the VACATION
ON/OFF
button 15[ . VAC begins to flash in the display. The
timer will keep time, but the filter will not recharge and
waste water and potassium permanganate
solution.

When you return, press the VACATION button []
again to return the filter to service, and the correct
time of day in the display. Remember to do this or
the filter will not recharge and you will soon have
iron in your water supply.

PRESENT TIME AND DAY

RECHARGETIME

RECHARGEDAY

_
_

SETICLEAR
ON/OFF
HOLD

VACATION NOW
RECHARGE

NOTE:
While in VACATION,
the filter will go through
a
recharge if the RECHARGE
NOW feature is used.
To shut off the water
plumbing

ERROR

bypass

supply

valve(s)...

to the filter,

FIG. 10, page 18.

CODE

An error code could appear in the faceplate
if a problem occurs in the filter electronics.

use the

If you see an error

code

instead of the present time of day, please call your
local Sears Service Department for service.

display

"-3
Continued

SECTION 2

HowYOUR
WATER
FILTER
WORKS

2A.

TIMER

"POWER-OUTAGE

FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES

MEMORY"

If electrical power to the timer goes off, the "memory"
built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours
(minimum) or more. The display is blank and the filter
will not recharge.
When electrical power comes on,
1 of 2 things will happen.

The display will show a time, but it will be
flashing.
The timer memory did not keep the
time settings and they must be reset, pages 7
and 8•

The flashing
the timer.

display

is to remind you to reset

NOTE:

1. The present time of day will show, meaning the
timer memory has kept all settings.

When power comes on, the flashing display
returns to a time of 12:00 AM Sunday, then begins
to keep time again• If you do not reset all time
settings, the filter will recharge 3 days each week.
However, recharges will most likely be on the
wrong days and at the wrong time.

NOTE:
If the filter was in a recharge when power was lost,
it will now finish the cycle•

If the filter was in a recharge when power went off,
the valve will return to service position without
finishing the cycle•
If your water has a purple
color..
•. use RECHARGE NOW (see page 10) to start
another recharge, or...
•. open 1 or more filtered water faucets and allow
water to run until clear, with no more purple color.

SECTION

HOW
YOUR
WATER
FILTER
WORKS
1

2B.

IRON

IN WATER/HOW

FILTER

REMOVES

IMPORTANT:

Sears water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system, but most often other water treating equipment is needed. Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing laboratory.
If you need help, ask at your Sears store, or call Sears Water Line, 1-800-426-9345.

Iron in water causes many problems, from making
rust stains on clothing,
plumbing
fixtures,
etc. to
making food and beverages
look and taste bad. Two
common kinds of iron are --

(_FILTER
-- Iron, in the oxidized or red water form,
is filtered and held within the mineral bed during
service.
The iron is then cleaned from the mineral
bed during recharge with a potassium permanganate
solution, and backwashing.

-- Clear Water (FERROUS)
iron is the most common. Water with ferrous iron is clear when taken from
a faucet.
After standing for 15 to 30 minutes, the
water turns to a yellow or brown color.

SERVICE (FIG. 6) -- The water supply, with iron in it,
flows into and downward through the filter. The
mineral bed in the filter oxidizes, gathers and holds
the iron. Clear, iron-free water goes out the filter and
to the house pipes.

-- Red Water (FERRIC) iron is rusty or brown as it
comes out a faucet.
Your Sears Automatic Iron Filter will remove up to 20
parts per million (ppm)of the ferrous and/or ferric
kinds of iron. Sears advises you to install a water
softener in the water system after the iron filter, to
remove any iron that may get through the filter.

RECHARGE-- In time, the filtering mineral has given
off all the oxygen it can, and the bed is filled with the
iron it has gathered.
Then the mineral needs a
recharge (or regeneation) to give it a new oxygen
supply and to clean the iron out. FILL, SOLUTION
DRAW/RINSE, BACKWASH and FAST RINSE are
stages of the recharge, FIG. 7.

NOTE:
Bacterial

iron is another

common

kind.

It forms

stringy mud-like clumps in the water. If you think you
have bacterial iron, have a water sample tested by
Sears Water Analysis Laboratory.
They will tell you
what is needed to treat the bacterial
iron.
THIS
FILTER WILL NOT REMOVE
BACTERIAL
IRON
FROM WATER.
The iron filter
coated mineral.

is filled

with a special

The filtering

mineral

FILL water flows to a bottle filled with potassium
permanganate powder during the first stage of
recharge. The bottle fills with water to a preset level,
until stopped by a float shutoff. In the bottle, water
dissolves some of the potassium permanganate
powder so a solution is ready for the solution draw
cycle. The fill cycle lasts for 4 minutes.

manganese

bed is made up

of thousands of small, odd-sh .aped, pebble-like pieces.
The mineral does 2 things; 1_ OXIDIZES
iron and,
(_ FILTERS iron.

During the 80 minute SOLUTION
DRAW/RINSE,
potassium permanganate
solution is passed through
the filter mineral to replace the oxygen.
A suction
takes the solution from the bottle and puts it into the
mineral tank. The potassium permanganate
rinses
slowly through the filtering mineral, then goes out of
the filter to the drain.

(_ OXIDIZE -- Iron most often is dissolved (clear
water iron) in water supplies.
You can't see it and, in
this form, it is not filterable.
When clear water iron
comes in contact with oxygen for a few minutes, the
iron changes to a solid form (red water iron) that you
can see. The filtering mineral gives off the oxygen to
make the iron change (oxidize) to red water iron.

SECTION

MowYourwATER
FILTER
WORKS
I

2B.

IRON IN WATER/HOW

FILTER REMOVES

IT
FILTERED
WATER OUT

FILTERED
WATER OUT

WATER
IN

FILL

SERVICE
Mineral
Bed
BYPASS
WATER OUT

WATER
IN

Bottle

Nozzle &
Venturi _

SOLUTION
Mineral
Bed

IMPORTANT:

Avoid using water in the house while the filter is
regenerating. Bypass iron water will go to house
pipes and the water heater during the solution
draw and backwash cycles if a faucet is opened.

When solution draw is over, the filter goes
BACKWASH.
During backwash,
water goes
through the mineral at a fast flow.
The fast
loosens and flushes the gathered iron out of the
The iron goes with the flow of water to the drain.

Potassium
Permanganate

BYPASS
WATER OUT

iii: i!

DRAW/RINSE

WATER
IN

Bottle

into
UP
flow
bed.
Any

Mineral
Bed

BACKWASH

potassium
permanganate
still in the bed is also
flushed out. The backwash
is 16 minutes long.
Bottle

After backwash, water goes DOWN through the filter
(FAST RINSE) for 8 minutes. The mineral bed is
packed and made ready for return to service. Rinse
water goes to the drain.

FILTERED
WATER OUT

IF YOUR WATER HAS A PINK COLOR AFTER THE
FILTER HAS FINISHED RECHARGE, open a faucet
nearby the filter and let the water run until the pink
color is gone. See page 17 if the pink color appears
after every recharge,

WATER
IN

FAST RINSE
ii

SECTION

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

3A.

CHANGING

THE POTASSIUM

HOW LONG DOES A BO'I-rLE OF POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE LAST? How long a bottle lasts
depends on how often the filter regnerates and how
much potassium permanganate is used (pages 8 and
9). You can use the chart below as a guide to tell you
about how long it will last.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Tube Set
at "A" Mark
9 months
4 1/2 months
3 months
9 weeks
7 weeks
6 weeks
5 weeks

Tube Set
At "B" Mark
18
9
6
4 1/2
3 1/2
3
2 1/2

BOTTLE

permanganate, the filtering mineral will lose its manganese coating and you can't replace it. New mineral
and the service call to change it are costly. You can
buy replacement bottles from Sears, Stock No. 4234417.
WARNING:

HOW LONG THE POTASSIUM
PERMANGANTE BOTTLE LASTS
No. of Recharges
Each Week

PERMANGANATE

months
months
months
months
months
months
months

HANDLE THE BOTTLE WITH CARE. POTASSIUM
PERMANGANATE
STAINS DEEPLY.
DO NOT
GET IT ON YOUR CLOTHES OR YOUR SKIN,
YOU SHOULD WEAR OLD CLOTHES WHEN
CHANGING THE BOTTLE. PLEASE READ THE
WARNINGS PRINTED ON THE BOTTLE.
BULK

POTASSIUM

PERMANGANATE

POWDER:

IT IS IMPORTANT that you change the bottle before
all the potassium permanganate is gone. If the filter
goes too long without a regeneration with potassium

If purchased and used in bulk form, DO NOT OVERFILLTHE BOTTLE. Fill with only 6 Ibs. of powder (see
note below).
Too much powder will stop or restrict
solution flow from the bottle. Before filling, be sure to
thoroughly
clean the bottle.

STEPS

TO CHANGE

THE BOTTLE

CHANGE THE BOTTLE WHILE THE FILTER IS IN
SERVICE AND NOT WHILE IN REGENERATION
(be sure RCHG is not flashing in timer display).

Shake the bottle to level the powder.

7. Place the bottle onto the base.

1. Turn the used bottle out of the feeder valve. DO
NOT LOSE THE LARGE O-RING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VALVE.
2.

Place the used bottle in a leak-proof plastic bag
and discard in a safe place and manner so
children can not get to it.

Remove

Feeder Valve

the cover from the new bottle.

NOTE:
O-Ring

The new bottle is only partly filled (about 6 Ibs.) with
potassium permanganate powder. The empty part of
the bottle is needed so it can fill with water to dissolve
the powder.
4.

Put a light coat of vaseline or silicone grease on
the valve to bottle o-ring seal. If not already in
place, put the o-ring in the groove on the bottom
of the feeder valve.
Turn the new bottle into the feeder valve until you
feel the o-ring touch the top lip of the bottle. Then
tighten another 1/8 turn. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
SO THE O-RING WILL NOT SEAL.
14

READ WARNINGS
ON THE BOTTLE.

Used Bottle

Turn On
New Bottle

Bottle

SECTION

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

3B.

CLEANING

THE NOZZLE

AND VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 9) is a must for the
filter to work right. This small unit moves potassium
permanganate
solution
from the bottle,
into the
mineral bed during solution draw (page 13). If the
nozzle and venturi becomes plugged with iron, sand,
silt, dirt, etc., it can not make the suction to move the

Cap _
O-Ring _.._.__
Screen

solution.
Without this solution during regeneration,
the mineral bed wilt not be cleaned as it should.

__
_._

Clean the nozzle and venturi each time you change
the bottle. If your water supply has high amounts of
iron, sand, silt, etc., you may have to clean the nozzle
and venturi more often.
To get to the nozzle and venturi, remove the filter top
cover. Be sure the filter is in service cycle (no water
Nozz.
Housing

pressure at nozzle and venturi), then turn off the cap
from the nozzle and venturi housing.
DO NOT LOSE
THE LARGE O-RING
SEAL.
Lift out the screen

NOTE: Be sure holes in the
gasket align with the holes at
the bottom of the nozzle &

support and screen, then 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

venturi housing.

* INSTALL WITH
NUMBERED SIDE UP,
CONCAVE SIDE DOWN

and flow plug if dirty.

SECTION 3

CARE
OFYOUR
FILTER

30.

KEEP THE FILTER

FROM FREEZING

If the filter is installed where it could freeze (summer
cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water
from it to stop possible freeze damage.
To drain the
filter --

Dump the liquid contents of the bottle down the drain.
Place the bottle in a plastic bag and discard in a safe
place and manner so children can not get to it.

Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to vent
pressure in the filter.
Looking at FIG. 10 on page 18, 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.

Pull
with
NOT
AND

the transformer

Remove the bottle and feeder valve from the
base. Store the bottle in a warm, safe place
where it will not spill, and AWAY FROM
CHILDREN.

If you do not have a place to SAFELY store the bottle,
turn the feeder valve off and flush with fresh water.

Close the shut-off valve on the house main water
pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

Unplug

Move the filter close to the floor drain.

SLOWLY

and CAREFULLY
(the filter is heavy) tip the filter
over so the valve inlet and outlet are over the
drain. Allow water to drain from tank. DO NOT
REST THE FILTER ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK.

at the wall outlet.

the holding clip to remove the drain fitting,
drain hose attached,
from the valve.
DO
LOSE THE BLACK RUBBER FLOW PLUG
RETAINER.

Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches and
hold until all water has drained. Leave the filter
laving like this until you are ready to use it. Plug
the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs,
etc. out.

Looking at page 11 in the installation
manual,
remove the plastic clips and pull the adaptors or
bypass valve from the inlet and outlet.

SECTION 3

CARE OF YOUR FILTER

3D.

BEFORE

YOU CALL FOR SERVICE...

PROBLEM

FILTER RECHARGES, BUT FILTERED
WATER HAS IRON

See FIG. 10, page 18. Move stem in a
single bypass valve to SERVICE.
In a
3-valve bypass, open the inlet and outlet
valves, close the bypass valve.

Transfomer unplugged at wall outlet, power
cable disconnected,
fuse blown/circuit
breaker popped, or circuit switched off

Check for loss of power and correct.
Reset thetimesand usethe RECHARGE
NOW feature.., see page 10. Also see
"Electric Power Outlet For Your Filter,
page 17 in the installation manual.

Timer in the vacation (VAC) position

Press the VACATION button [] once to
return the filter to service.., see page 10.

Timer not programmed

for recharge.

See page 8 to program a weekly schedule.

An error code shows
display

in the face plate

See page 10.

Backwash flow washer plugged

See key No. 59, page 30, and remove
drain hose ada_orto clean.

Drain hose plugged, kinked or bent

Straighten

hose, or remove and clean.

See causes above
permanganate

Replace
NOW.

bottle

and

use

RECHARGE

Not using enough potassium permanganate

Reset the bottle adjusting tube..,
page 14.

Dirty, plugged
venturi

Disassemble and inspect. Clean or repair as needed..,
page 15.

or damaged

More frequent recharges

CORRECTION

Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass
position

No more potassium
storage bottle

NOTE:

HINTS CHECKLIST

CAUSE

FILTER WILL NOT RECHARGE

LOW WATER PRESSURE
HOUSE FAUCETS

HELPFUL

nozzle and

needed

Add more recharges..,

see

refer to page 8.

HOT water used while the filter is recharging

The water heater will refill with bypass
iron water.
Avoid using water during
recharges.

Possible increase in iron content

Ask your Sears store for a new water
analysis. Adjust recharges as needed.

Leaking faucet or toilet valve

A small leak can waste hundreds of gallons of water in a few days. Fix plumbing
leaks, and always fully close faucets.

Recharge and backwash needed more
often to keep mineral bed clean

Adjust for more frequent recharges.
page 8.

Well pumppressure set too low

Adjust to a minimum of 20 psi.

See

Your water supply may have a PINK COLOR after recharges if water pressure is low. To correct, increase pressure, adjust for less
potassium permanganate use and add more recharges..,
page 8, or increase the backwash cycle time..,
see Servicer's Tech
Information.

SECTION 4

OTHER
THINGS
TOKNOW
I

4A.
BYPASS

DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS
VALVES
_

SINGLE-PLASTIC

11"--- 1
_-J--

PULL STEM
OUTWARD
FOR

3%" inlel-outlet centerlines

INLET-OUTLET

SERVICE

Bypass
For

height
II

_VALVE
SERVICE
Close Bypass Valve
Open Inlet & Outlet Valves

OutletS(

Valve_

BYPASS
Open Bypass Valve
Close Inlet & Outlet Valves

I I

II_BYpass

Valve

(',_1 Inlet

* FREEBOARD is the distance (inches
from top of the tank to top of the
mineral bed (1 cu ft of mineral)

CLASSIFICATION

OF FILTER: ..................................................................................

Household

FILTER TYPE: ..............................................................................................................
Oxidizing
TYPE OF MINERAL: ..........................................................................
Manganese dioxide coated
AMOUNT OF MINERAL: ..............................................................................................
1.0 cu. ft.
AMOUNT OF GRAVEL BASE: ..........................................................................................
AMOUNT OF FILTER SAND: ............................................................................................
INLET WATER PRESSURE LIMITS: ..........................................................................
RATED SERVICE FLOW: ............................................................................................
MAX. PRESSURE DROP AT RATED SERVICE FLOW: ....................................................
MAXIMUM INLET WATER TEMPERATURE:
....................................................................
MINIMUM INLET WATER FLOW: ................................................................................
MINIMUM INLET AND OUTLET PIPE SIZE: ..................................................................

17 Ibs
10 Ibs
20-125 psi
8 gal/min
10 psi
120°F
420 gal/hr
3/4 inch

BACKWASH FLOW RATE: (at 35 psi inlet pressure) ....................................................
7 gal/min
MINIMUM SUPPLY WATER pH: ............................................................................................
7.0
CAPACITY RATING: ...........................................................................
See Rating Decal on Filter
POTASSIUM

PERMANGANATE

USED EACH REGENERATION:

at "A" setting on Tube: ................................................................................................
2 ounces
at "B" setting on Tube: ..................................................................................................
1 ounce
ELECTRICAL RATING: ..............................................................................
24V - 50/60 Hz, 0.3A

SECTION 5
5A.

SERVICER'S

ELECTRICAL

TECH. INFORMATION

CONNECTIONS

IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER FILTER.
IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED,
TECHNICIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING 8 PAGES.

WIRING

THE SERVICE

SCHEMATIC
CIRCUIT BOARD

TRANSFORMER
24VAC

f
NC
POSITION SWITCH'I_
O
NO

._4Y

FACE PLATE TIMER

RESENT

TIME

AND

RECHARGE

TIME

RECHARGE

DAY

SET/CLEAR

ONfOFF
HOLD

VACATION
RECHARGE

NOW

110
VAC

SECTION 5

SERVlCER'S
TEC..I.WORMAXIO.

5B.

RECHARGE

times and Cycle

CYCLE

TIMES

Sequence

SINGLE
BACKWASH

FILL

4 MIN.

BACKWASH

16 MIN.

FAST RINSE

8 MIN.

DRAW/RINSE

80 MIN.

16 MIN.

8 MIN.

112 MIN.

137 MIN.

BACKWASH
FAST RINSE
TOTAL

(_) Includes

valve positioning

TO SET DOUBLE
USE BUTTONS
1.

REPEAT

OTHER

[]

(SET/CLEAR),

and []

......................

to return present

ABOVE

STEPS

RECHARGE

Cycle times above

(PRESENT

MUST

Press

and _

display

FLOW RATE TO

SOLUTION

DRAW

.35 GPM

SOLUTION

RINSE

.22 GPM

BACKWASH

7 GPM

FAST RINSE

7GPM

CYCLE

comes

SHOW

[]

DOUBLE

18:88

TU WE

TH FR SA J

I db=l

BACKWASH.

TIME ADJUSTMENTS
settings.

Do the following

entire

on.

to check for correct

cycle times.

If 3:16 does show, gotostep4.

Ifotherthan3:16(3:00to3:30),
press [] until 3:16 shows.

NOTE:

TIME AND

...

L su

time.

TO CANCEL

are factory

to display

#__,L_il
Ir_q"Qr.Jl

entire displ]&y comes on.
Press Ill to display 3 dashes
Press [] to display dbl

Instead of programming a double backwash, a longer
single backwash is beneficial on some types of iron
water.

I,,_,_ !L-3:QQI
I_i
suMOTUl
W"'I
IWE
TH
Ml_'_
FRSAI

Pressr2]...
shows,
ing #2 cycle 2:08
(brining
& br. meanrinse)
and 80 minutes (8 x 10).

If 2:08 does show, go to step 3.

press
[] until 2:08(2:00to
shows.
If otherthan2:08

Press_-]...
3:16 shows meaning #3 cycle (backwash)and
16 [

2_,01___1

2:15), [

Press

[]

. . . 4:08

meaning #4 cycle
and 8 minutes.

minutes.

WATER

TIME AND DAY)

Removing from electrical power (varies from 6 to 15
hours) resets timer to factory programming.

CYCLE

The timer has a double backwash capability. In
some cases, depending on the water supply, (type of
iron, amount of iron, sediment and other mineral
content, etc.), a second backwash instead of
additional recharges may keep the mineral clean.
See below to program a double backwash.

NOTE:

DISPLAY
DAY

RATES

BACKWASH

Press and hold []

Press []

FLOW

*NOTE:

time

Press []
2,

DRAIN

RECHARGE
DRAIN

DOUBLE
BACKWASH

4 MIN.

SOLUTION

AND

12]

5.
6.

"7-" I_]

shows,

(fast rinse)

If 4:08 does show, go to step 5.
If other than 4:08 (4:00 to 4:30),
press [] until 4:08 shows.
Press []

...

18:88 shows.

Press [] to return present
and day.

time

SECTION

SERVICER'S

TECH. INFORMATION

DIAGNOSTICS

5C.

AUTOMATIC

ELECTRONIC

The chart

DIAGNOSTIC

appear,
The face plate has a self-diagnostic
function for the
electrical system (except input power). The face plate
monitors the electronic
components
and circuitsfor

below

shows

and the possible

the error codes
defects

that could

for each code.

While an error code appears in the display, all face
plate buttons are inoperable except the SET/CLEAR
button.
SET/CLEAR remains operational so the
service person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE
DIAGNOSTICS to further isolate the defect.

correct operation.
If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the face plate display.

POSSIBLE DEFECT
MOST LIKELY

CODE
E-1
E-2,

,- LESS LIKELY

motor inop. / wiring harness or connection to switch / switch / face plate
face plate

E-3

E-4

face plate / position switch

PROCEDURE
defect

FOR REMOVING

3. Plug-in transformer

MANUAL

ADVANCE

ERROR

CODE FROM

FACE

DIAGNOSTIC

Remove top cover to observe valve rotation,
MUST

SHOW

1. Unplug transformer

2. Correct

4. Wait for 6 minutes. The error code will return if the defect was not corrected.

Use the following procedures
to advance filter valve
through recharge cycles to check operation.

DISPLAY

PLATE:

TIME AND DAY

If it does not move into fill, valve motor is inoperative. Check all wiring and connections.

If water does not enter bottle, see "Quick-Check
Troubleshooting," page 22.
-- After 5 minutes of fill press [] to

1. Press and hold [] for 3 seconds
until 18:88 displays.

move filter into solution draw. (NOTE:
Advance t_rough backwash and fast
rinse first if double backwash is programmed.) A slow flow of water to
drain begins. Verify solution draw
from the bottle.

2. Press [] to display position (P)
switch open or closed indicator.
If valve is in service, fill, solution draw,
backwash or fast rinse (see markings on
cam under motor), display will show...
(--), meaning the position switch is open.

If solution isnot drawn from bottle..,
Check Troubleshooting,"
page 22.
--

While the valve is rotating from
one cycle to another, the display
shows (-P), meaning the position switch is closed.

- P 1

- " 1

see "Quick-

to move filter into

{

backwash.
Look for a fast flow of I
I
water from drain hose.
dl

NOTE:
While in manual advance, the time display automatically returns to the present time of day if a button is not
pressed within 4 minutes.
3. To advance valve, press[]each
time you wantto
move into next cycle. (Pressing [] while valve is
rotating has no affect.)
-- Press and hold[] for 3 seconds to
move filter into fill. Verify fill water
enters solution bottle.

Again press []

[

A slow flow indicates an obstructed top distributor, backwash flow plug, drain hose, or iron fouled
mineral bed.

-- Press [] to move filter into fast
rinse. Again look for fast drain flow. [
Allow to rinse until drain water is clear,
with no purple color (from solution L
draw test).
-- To return filter to service, press[_].

I -Pl

4. Press

[]

[ --J

s. Press

[]

- p

day.

to display

18:88.

to return present time and

SECTION

SERVICER'S

"QUICK-CHECK"

5D.

TROUBLESHOOTING

[IRON
INWATER
--_[
'

11.
/2
13.
14.
[=

VISUAL
CHECKS

Is raw water pipe plumbed tn valve inlet?
Is plumbing bypass valve(s) in service?
Is valve drain hose unobstructed?
Does solution bottle have potassium
permanganate remaining?

{

I NOT IN SERVICE POSITION I

POWEROKAY t

Valve motor inoperative

WATER
IRON 1
1NO'RON'N
t
t TAINS
WATERCON"

Do Manual Advance
Diagnostic to verify proper function

IO.EOK
RROGRAMMING
I

Filter regenerated since
customer called Check for
correct regenerationprogramming.

I FOR
PROGRAMMING
FAMILY NEEDS
OK

TOO
ATIONS
FEW
PROREGENERGRAMMED

I to
Doverify
Manual
Advance
Diagnostic
proper
function

t
l

]

B,, FROMELBOW ATTOP OF
I DISCONNECT
5/16" O.D. TUBING
FEEDERVALVE.

FILL CYCLE CHECKFILL
I DO
MANUAL
ADVANCETO
]
FLOWTO
SOLUTIONBOTTLE

FACE PLATE ]
DEFECTIVE

I REPROGRAM _-_-i,,[
Do
Manual
--I
verify
properAdvance
function,Diagnostic to

stool
2. Filtered water used
at outside faucets
I 3
I Other
Leakingfaucet
unusual filor
tered water usage

FILL FLOWTO
BOTTLE OKAY

Investigate reason lor
power loss Be sure outlet for filter cannot be
switched off.

conneolions, or delective
Switch defective

Check electrical power to
timer (outlet, transformer,
power cable, all conneclions)

Electrical power was off.
Reset a I timer programming

!
t

[T,MER
D,SRLAY
BLANK
1

TEST WATERAT FILTEREDWATER
FAUCETCLOSESTTO
FILTER

TIMER SHOWS WRONGTIME
AND DAY AND/OR S FLASHING

TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECTI
TIME AND DAY.,AND IS STEADY
OBSERVEVALVE CAM POSITION
|

fIN SERVICE POSITION I

TECH. INFORMATION

NO FILL FLOW /
TO BOTILE

]

NO WATER FLOW FROM
TUB NG

WATER I$ FLOWING
FROM TUBING

{

Obstruction in feeder
valve fittings or
adjustment tubing.

DO MANUAL ADVANCE
TO SOLUTON DRAW

1.
2.
3.
4
5.

Plugged nozzle and venturi
Plugged huusing
Obstructed fill flow plug
Defective rotor & disc
Plugged tubing

Verify draw by observing noticeable drop
in solution bottle, (*See note below,)

!
INO
DROP
iNLEVEL
I

LEVEL DROPS SLOWLY
(*See NOTE below)

I ELBOWON
DISCONNECT
FEEDER
TUBING
VALVE
AT
FAST RINSE CYCLES AND VERIFY
I MANUAL
ADVANCE
TO BACKWASH
AND
CORRECTDRAIN
FLOW
RATES

IFLoW
RATES
TOO
SLOW
I

SUeT ON AT TUB NO
WATER FLOWING FROM
NO SUCTION OR
'
I
' I TUBING
I ] WATER FLOW FROM I
[
•
t. Obstruction
in feeder
valve, fittings or
tubing.
2. Defective feeder
valve diaphragm
3. Plugged vent hole in
daphragm cap.

' , TUB,NG

1 Obstructed drain hose
or fitting
2. Elevated drain hose on
tow pressure, or raised
over 8' above floor
3. Defective actuator piston I I
4. Defective rotor & disc
' [

1' Dirty
or defective nozzle
and venturi
2. Nozzle and venturi not
seated properly on gasket
3. Defaclive center o-ring seal
on actuator piston
4. Defective disc seal, rater,
wave washer, or other inner
valve failure

Partially obstructed top
and;or bottom distributor
Mineral bed iron fouled
(May be stripped of
manganese coating and
need replacement.)
*NOTE: Average solution draw time to
bottom of adjustment tube is 3 to 5 minutes.

SECTION

SERVICER'STECH.

INFORMATION
I

ROTARY

5E.

VALVE

SERVICE

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 filtered water faucet. Then close the outlet valve
and open the bypass valve.
•.. SEARS SPECIAL
BYPASS:
valve stem to bypass
head screws (see(_)in
of the valve to allow

position.
drawing)
pressure

plate

Slide the bypass
Loosen the 3 hex
toward the backside
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 completely disassemble.

flow plug (backwash
and fast rinse flow
rate control)

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

& disc

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for
scratches, chips or wear.
NOTE:
If replacement
is needed,
replacement
part.

be sure to use the current

ASSEMBLY
Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper
position. Lubricate ALL o-rings, and seals with FDA
approved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal,
first place the seal into the valve groove, rounded
side down (see cross-section). 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

venturi seal

Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern.
torque wrench is available,
torque to 30-40

seal.

Assemble 2 o-rings and the wave washer onto the
rotor and disc. Then center the rotor and disc, in the

If a
inch

pounds.

valve body, on the rotor seal.
Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam
gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear
lubricant.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.
Then install the cover holding screws.
BEFORE
TIGHTENING
TH E SCREWS, INSTALLTHE
VALVE
CAM AND GEAR,
THEN
TURN
THE ROTOR
(CLOCKWISE

ONLY)

SERVICE

Be sure to orient switch as shown,
the valve cam.

POSITION•

with lever toward

SECTION

SERVICER'S

TECH. INFORMATION
I

WATER

5F.

FLOW THROUGH

SERVICE

THE FILTER VALVE

CYCLE

POSITION
WITCH

,VALVE INLET
(UNFILTERED WATER)
VALVE OUTLET
(FILTERED WATER'

TOP
DISTRIBUTOR
MINERAL
TANK
Hard, unfiltered water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve
porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the
mineral tank. The water is filtered as it passes through the
mineral bed, then enters the bottom distributor. Filtered water
flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet, to the house
filtered water pipes.

I_--MINERAL
BED •
4

,.,t

BOTTOM
DISTRIBUTOR

FILL CYCLE

POSITION
SWITCH

VALVECAM
POSITION
SWITCH
VENTURI

FILL
PLUG
FILL WATER =
(FILTERED)
VALVE
(FILTERED WATER

ROTOR & DISC

INLET
(UNFILTERED WATER)

I
I
I

seat
washer
vent and
overflow
drain

To begin a regeneration, the solid state timer energizes the circuit to the
valve motor. The valve motor rotates the rotorand disc and the valve cam
until the position switch lever drops to open the motor cirudt and position the
valve in FILL. As the rotor and disc rotates, the port opens for FILTERED
water fill through the venturi. Fill flow continues to the solution bottle,
regulated by the fill flow plug. The bottle refills until the float becomes
buoyant and forces the bib washer o-ring seal against the seat. If it fails to
seal, excassive fill water goes to the drain until the valve exits the fill cycle.
As the water stands in the bottle, it slowly dissolves about 2 oz. of the
potassium permanganate powder at the "A" setting (1 oz. at the "B" setting).

SECTION

SERVICER'S

TECH. INFORMATION

5F.

WATER

FLOW THROUGH

SOLUTION

THE FILTER VALVE

DRAW AND RINSE

POSITION

ROTOR & DISC
VENTURI
VALVE
OUTLET
(BYPASS
WATER)
\

NO77LE

DRAIN
INLET

SOLUTION
FROM

TOP
DISTRIBUTOR

°v

feeder
valve

seal on
bib washer
adj.

After fill, timerlswitch action allows the motor to turn the rotor
and disc into SOLUTION DRAW position. Water flow is directed
to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, pulls
the feeder diaphragm down to unseat the bib washer o-ring
seal. Solution is drawn from the bottle, through the feeder valve,
and through the nozzle assembly to the filter tank. The solution rinses slowly through the mineral bed to restore oxygen
used during service. Rinse water flows to the drain.

solution
draw

NOTE: Solution draw occurs during the first few minutes of
the cycle.

potassium
permanganate
powder

SECTION

SERVICER'S

TECH. INFORMATION
I

5F.

BACKWASH

WATER

FLOW THROUGH

THE FILTER VALVE

FAST RINSE CYCLE

CYCLE

POSITION
SWITCH

POSITION
,._SWlTCH

ROTOR & DISC

FLOW PLUG

POSITION SWITCH

DRAIN
VALVE
INLET
OUTLET

DISTRIBUTOR

DRAIN
INLET
TOP
DISTRIBUTOR

VALVE
OUTLET

%
•

-..L.,,

BOTTOM
DISTRIBUTOR

During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the
mineral tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom
distributor, to the drain. The fast flow of water downward through the
mineral bed flushes any remaining solution to the drain. The mineral bed is
packed and prepared for return to service.

Switching 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, and remaining solution to the
drain.

The solid state timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to
se_ice. As the valve rotates, the position switch lever drops to open the
circuit. The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initiates the
next regeneration.

NOTES
I

SECTION

REPAIR PARTS
I

SEARS AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER
MODEL NO. 625.349224
14
11 "_il

VALVE COVER SCREWS (2)
•..See page 30
15

16
17
i

ASSEMBLY
.See page 30

5__..---_
/
26 - also see
2_

19
.

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27-_

page 29

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22./

SECTION 6

REPAIR PARTS
I

SEARS AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER
MODEL NO. 625.349224
PARTS LIST
KEY I PART
NO. I NUMBER

PART
(EY
NO. NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

I
mD

"
_
•_
5

8
9
10
4
12
13

:
:
i
!
i
I
I
I
,
I
I

15
16
"'_
18
19
20
21
22

I
I
'
t
I
I
I
I

7105047
7088855
7170270
7170254
7170296
7088033
7176292
0900300
7121734
7084330
7118333
7095373
7144449
7103972
0900291
7141530
7146734
7092202
4015000
0501783
7124415

Repl. Distributor
Top Distributor
O-Ring, 2-3/4 x 3
O-Ring, 13/16 x 1-1/16
O-Ring, 2-7/8 x 3-1/4
Clamp Retainer (2 req,)
Clamp Section (2 req.)
Screw, #4-40 x 1/4 (2 req.)
Face Plate -- Timer
Power Cord
Wire Harness
Transformer, 24V-1 OVA
Top Cover
Screw, #8 x 7/16 (4 req.)
Screw, #8-32 x 3/8 (2 req.)
Cover Bracket
Bottom Cover
Mineral Tank
Mineral, 1 cu. ft.
Filter Sand, 10 Ibs.
Gravel, 17 Ibs.

7010739
42-34417

7046968

27
28

1124200
7092210
7026196
9001001
7011816
1202600
7011785
7046942
7111519
9000804
0516403
0504413
7112735
0507597
9006042
7070666
7046633
1140800
7046641
9000601
1136300
7046625
7046683
7047126
7046950

29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

40---TT•

24
25

7146611
7207190

i
34--.._._

32 ---_
31-... O

!
'i_,,

........J

............ 4"5

3°-'!,,,"
....

;_
/

46 /"

Not illustrated

DESCRIPTION
Tank Base
Replacement Bottle (Includes 6 Ibs.
Potassium Permanganate)
Valve Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 29
through 49)
Tubing, 5/16 in. O.D. x 12ft.
Shroud
Base (styrofoam)
O-Ring, 3-7/8 x 4-1/8
Hose Adaptor (Includes Key No. 31)
Nut-Ferrule (3 req.)
Elbow (Includes Key No. 31)
Tube and Adaptor
O-Ring, 13/32 x 27/32
O-Ring, 7/8 x 1
Insert Seat
Diaphragm
Main Valve Stem
Diaphragm Cap
Screw, #10 x 1-1/2 Tapping (4 req.)
Hose Clamp
Tubing (Adjustment)
Hose Adaptor (Machined)
Valve Body
Hose Adaptor (2 req.)
Tubing
Tubing
Float
Pin
Diaphragm Assem. (Incl. Key Nos.
33 through 38)
Installation Manual
Owners Manual

SECTION 6

REPAIR
PARTS

SEARS AUTOMATIC

IRON FILTER, MODEL NO. 625.349224

INLET - OUTLET
GROUNDING CLAMPS

60
61

65
66
67

70
69

SECTION 6

REPAIR
PARTS

SEARS AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER
MODEL NO. 625.349224

PARTS LIST
KEY
NO.

PART
NUMBER

51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75

7131755
7133008
0900857
7117808
0503288
7113927
7142942
7030585
0509537
7170327
7141239
7116713
0507369
0507615
7170335
2207800
7170288
7082053
7170319
7081201
7081104
1202600
7089267
1148800
7114533

=KEY
DESCRIPTION
Screw, #6-20 x 7/8 (2 req.)
Motor
Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (2 req.)
Motor Plate
Bearing
Cam and Gear
!Clip (Drain)
Retainer Washer
Flow Plug
O-Ring, 5/8 x 13/16
Drain Hose Adaptor
Clip (2 req.) •
Installation Nut (2 req.) []
Installation Tube (2 req.) []
Washer (2 req.)[T]
Installation Adaptor (2 req.) •
O-Ring, 15/16 x 1-3/16 (2 req.)•
Valve Body
:O-Ring, 1/4 x 3/8 (2 req.)
Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi)
Nozzle & Venturi Housing
Nut-Ferrule
Tubing
Flow Plug, .3 gpm
Nozzle & Venturi_asket

NO.

PART
NUMBER

76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96

7146043
7089893
7170262
7081188
7112997
7081764
7129889
7092642
7170204
7134224
7170246
7199232
7082087
7170212
7170238
7085263
7074123
7077472
7030713
7117816
7070412

Screen

7085247

Nozzle & Venturi Assem. (Incl.
Key Nos. 71 and 74 through 79)
Small Parts Bag (Includes all
items marked with •)
Seal Kit (Incl. Key Nos. 81, 84, 85,
86, 89 and 90)

Kit

7111941

Not included with filter -- available
from Sears Stock No. 42-3441

7129716

•

Not illustrated

DESCRIPTION
Screen Support
O-Ring, 1-3/16 x 1-3/8
Cap
Ground Clamp Kit •
Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)
Spring
Plug (Drain Seal)
O-Ring, 3/8 x 9/16
Rotor Seal
O-Ring, 3-3/8 x 3-5/8
Rotor & Disc
Wave Washer
O-Ring, 3/4 x 15/16
O-Ring, 7/16x 5/8
Valve Cover
Screw, #10-14 x 2 (5 req)
Expansion Pin
Switch
Spacer
Screw, #4-24 x 1-1/8

Kenmore

_ARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL

Automatic Iron Filter

For the repair or replacement
parts you need
delivered directly to your home

MODEL NO.
625.349224

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1 - 800 - 366 - PART
(1 - 800 - 366 - 7278)

For in-home

major

brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 - 800 - 4 - REPAIR
(1 - 800 - 473 - 7247)

The

model

number

your water filter is found
on the rating decal. This
decal is on the backside
of the top cover.

When requesting service
or ordering parts, always
provide the following
information:

For the location
Sears

of a

Parts and Repair Center in your area
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1 - 800 - 488 - 1222

For information
on purchasing a Sears
Maintenance
Agreement,
or to inquire
about an existing Agreement
Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1 - 800 - 827 - 6655

•
•
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7207190

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