Kenmore Intellisoft 625 38376 Users Manual
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KENMORE Water softener Manual L0811490 KENMORE Water softener Owner's Manual, KENMORE Water softener installation guides
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OWNER'S MANUAL Water Softeners With High Performance Valve MODEL NOS. IntelliSoft 370 Series 625.383760 IntelliSoft 370 Series 625.393760 Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. • Warranty Questions ? Visit www.KenmoreWater.com ° How It Works or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST) • Care Of Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800.469-4663 ° Specifications See back cover for other Sears service numbers. ° Repair Parts ° Installation ° Start Up / Setting Timer SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference. = I I Systems Tested Standard and Certified NSF International against I NSF/ANSl 44 forbysoftener performance, Sears, Roebuck PRINTED IN U.S.A. and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman www.KenmoreWater.com Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Part No. 7282603 (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 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 1-800-4MY-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 water softener is ever used for other than private family purposes, all warranty coverage 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 instructions supplied with the product. 4. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended 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 damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 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? 2 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Guides ................................................................................................................................................. Unpack and Check Shipment ........................................................................................................................ Plan Your Installation: Tools Needed, Materials Needed ........................................................................... Install Inlet/Outlet Adapters or Bypass Valves, Three Way Valves ........................................................... Install Softener and Connect Pipes ................................................................................................................ Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains .............................................................................................................. Leak Test ........................................................................................................................................................ Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................................................. Install Covers and Restart Water Heater ....................................................................................................... Program the Timer .................................................................................................................................... Sanitize the Water Softener ........................................................................................................................... Add Salt to Storage Tank ................................................................................................................................ Install Check List ............................................................................................................................................ Faceplate Timer Features ......................................................................................................................... How Your Water Softener Works .............................................................................................................. Care of Your Water Softener ..................................................................................................................... Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ Service Tech Information ........................................................................................................................... Exploded Views and Parts Lists ................................................................................................................ Sears Tech Support ......................................................................................................................... Back Salt Hole Cover Rating Decal Water Softener Model No.* Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content pH Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Taste and/or Odor Pounds/Square Inch Gallons Per Minute * The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim, under the salt hole cover. Questions? Call the Kenmore or visit Water Line at 1-800-426-9345 KenmoreWater.com 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 4 5 6-10 11-12 13 14 15 16 17 17-18 19 20 21 22-25 26-28 29-32 33-34 35-41 42-47 Cover Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. 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*. This is measured in parts per million(ppm). See the specifications page for the maximum limits of hardness and iron 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 plumbing. Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener warranty. See how to protect from freezing on page 31. CAUTION: Please read and comply with the following guides to prevent damage to the softener or other property, personal injury, or possible fatal shock. This 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 unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. * The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated unsafe or of by WQA test data. 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. 4 INSPECTSHIPMENT 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 Hole Cover (Open) Nozzle Assembly SMALL Valve Assembly PARTS Bypass Valve Face owner's manual ',over (Main) Salt O-Ring Seals (2) Clips (2) Storage Tank /d s_atlloa;(___ _,_k _ Brinewell Cover Brinewell Drain Tubing Tube Clamp Drain Elbow Drain Clip Tube Adaptor Brine Valve Ground Clamp Kit Grommet Additional Installation Fittings available from Sears (see parts listing in back of manual) Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 _:;:#_ Tube Clamp FIG. 1 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 J Flathead Screwdriver Safety Glasses ADDITIONAL TOOLS SOLDERED COPPER • • • • NEEDED Phillips Screwdriver FOR THE FOLLOWING THREADED Tubing Cutter Propane Torch Solid Core LEADFREE Solder Paste Flux • • • • • Emery Cloth or Sandpaper THE PROPER ORDER PIPE Tape Measure or Ruler CPVC OR PVC PLASTIC • Hacksaw • Adjustable Wrench • Primer and Solvent Cement approved for use on potable water- TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT only. Seldom, if ever, would all items be needed.) Kitchen or Bathroom Cold Faucet .... Slip Joint Pliers INSTALLATIONS: Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter Pipe Wrenches Pipe Threading Tool Pipe Joint Compound approved for use on potable water (Shows sequence of equipment Sediment or Taste & Odor Cartridge Filter Adjustable -- City Water Supply | I OR Hard Water to Outside Faucets Cold, soft water I _, I WeIt Water Supply Hot, soft water Pressure or Captive Air Tank I Solution I Dispensing System I Sediment Water Cartridge Filter (Optional Location) Heater Water Softener *Taste & Odor Filter Iron Filter Neutralizer Clarifying 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 a chlorinated water supply and DOWNSTREAM of a water softener on a non-chlorinated water supply. Questions? 6 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 Welt Water FIG. 2 outside faucet (hard water) - outside faucet (hard water) soft, cold _ water ._,_ _ _ SOwf_th _ Hard _,_ ,_ ¢-- I Shut-off i . -Valve wa!er I _____ R.O. storage tank // gap . mare shutof valve _ _ " • 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 warranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Questions? Call The Kenmore 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 accidentally switched off. 8. When installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener, installation 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. Water Line 1-800-426-9345 Suggested Slab Foundation Installation outside - hard water heater 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. kitchen bathroom outside -soft For outside hard water, trench underground as needed. € " " " bypass valve WATER SOFTENER (install in garage, car port, or other sheltered area) outside - hard outside -soft water in Run drain tubing to laundry tub or p-trap inside home, if possible. Otherwise, run to a dry well. FIG. 4 DRAW IN YOUR PIPES AND FITTINGS Your House Main Water Pipe Draw the plans for your "IN" and "OUT" piping here. Include all pipe, fittings and accessories you will use. Left Right Make a list of all materials you will need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener. 120V - 60Hz Electrical Outlet * 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. U CROSS-OVER Main Water Pipe Raw Valve Outlet Side Soft Water Outlet Inlet Valve Inlet To Water Softener FIG. 5 Questions? 8 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 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 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 easiest for you to work with, and what tools do you have? OUT IN 1" NPT sweat adaptor (2)* Use teflon tape, pipe or both. 1" NPT adaptor 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. 2 of each clip included \ \ \ "Valve Use Fig. 5 to make a plan drawing for your specific installation. "In" and "out" fittings included with the softener 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. Toconnect to 1-1/4" , copper household ' plumbing Note: If converting from galvanized to copper pipe use approved dielectric insulating connectors. 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. Valve Bypass 4 , ' \ OUT 1" NPT sweat adaptor (2)* Use teflon tape, pipe joint compound or both. 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 softener to a 1/2 inch minimum copper tubing drain. IN clip 1" NPT adaptor X 2 of each included Valve Inlet _ _ .................. \\ / \ To connect to 1-1/4" ) copper _. household plumbing j' / 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 ADAPTORS 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 accomplish this, complete the following steps: 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. Check Water's Chemical Analysis: Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems. To be sure you have the proper type and size equipment, You must have your water tested. Your Sears store can give you 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 table on page 3. NOTE: Add these readings 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. to the Facts and Figure 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 pressure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe to the softener. NOTE: Add these readings table on page 3. NOTE: If 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. A disposable piece of tubing has been installed in the "drain" port of your new water softener to protect it during shipping. Please do the following: 4. Insert the drain elbow into the valve's "drain" port until it stops and the black O-ring is pushed in beyond the slots in the drain port with the smaller, barbed end pointing out of the valve. 5. Secure the drain elbow to the valve using the black "U" clip (also attached to the accessories cardboard display) by sliding it into the slots in the drain port and into the grooves in the drain elbow (See Figure C). 1. Remove the tube from the valve (See Figure A). 2. Locate the drain elbow that is attached to the installation accessories cardboard display (See Figure B). 3. Make sure that the black O-ring is attached to the outside of the drain elbow. Also look inside the drain elbow to be sure the small black flow plug is inside and hasn't fallen out during shipping. Ctip_ to the Facts and Figure NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber. For installation, use plumbing code 248CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3. Rt:bTe to the Facts and Figure 6. Gently pull on the drain elbow to make sure it is secure in the valve. _ Flow plug (should be inside drain elbow' _'_-.....O-ring Drain elbow Drain port FIG. A 10 FIG. B FIG. C ASSEMBLE OR SINGLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS, BYPASS VALVE Shutoff Valve Shutoff Valve . Pressure L/Tank 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. Pump 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. Electrical Panel 4. Remove the main cover. See Fig. 8. Pull outward on two (2) tabs to release. FIG. 7 The salt hole cover remains attached to the main cover when removed. Set both covers aside so they will not get scratched or broken. Salt Hole Cover INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND / OR THE INLET OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS NOTE: If you will not install 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. BYPASS VALVE: 6. Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and slide onto the bypass valve. FIG. 8 INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, AND/OR INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS Clip (2) 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 pull out. See Fig. 11. INLET AND OUTLET THREADED Valve Outlet Included with Softener 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. Valve Inlet_ _. CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so the tubes will not pull out. See Fig. 11. Questions? Call The Kenmore Included with Softener FIG. 9 Water Line 1-800-426-9345 11 INSTALLING HOLDING Black Clip CLIPS Cross Section of Valve Inlet or Outlet Bypass Valve or Installation Adaptor 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 O-Ring Clip Snaps into Place Between Larger Diameter Rings BYPASS VALVE TURNED FIG. 11 DOWNWARD Turbine FIG. 10 Turn bypass valve upside down to connect to floor level plumbing. FIG. 12 INSTALLING 3 VALVE 3 VALVE BYPASS BYPASS AND PIPES Complete the following steps to install the three (3) valve bypass: • Cut the house main water pipe where you will connect 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. TO Softener Questions? 12 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 FIG. 13 Inlet 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. MOVE SOFTENER Grip under ridge to move softener. INTO PLACE II NOTE: Do not put shims or spacers directly under the tank, without the plywood. The weight of the softener, when full of salt and water, may cause the tank to puncture or break at the shim or spacer. CONNECT ::::1__ THE SOFTENER Plywo_ Shims Refer to your plan drawing. See Fig. 5. Measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all pipe and fittings 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 nonmetalfic parts. Wait until soldered pipe has cooled before connection. See Fig. 15. FIG. 14 TYPICAL SOLDERING CONNECTIONS to Main Water Pipe CAUTION: Be careful when putting pipe fittings together. Do not cross thread, and do not overtighten. Hard Water 4. Solder 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 1. Cut pipe to correct length. 2. Solder (WHEN COOL, do Step 3). 3. Put threaded adaptor into bypass valve port. i Questions? Call The Kenmore Water FIG. 15 Line 1-800-426-9345 13 CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE 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. Take a length of 3/8" inside diameter drain tubing and attach one end to the drain fitting. See Fig. 16. Use a tube clamp to hold it in place. Put the other end of the tubing over a floor drain, into a laundry tub, standpipe, or other suitable drain. Check your local codes. 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. Leave an air gap of about 1-1/2" between the end of the hose and the drain. This gap is needed so you don't get a backflow of sewer water into the softener. Do not put the end of the hose into the drain or connect without the air gap. 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. Place and support the hose so it does not kink or have sharp bends. Secure the hose end so water pressure does not cause the hose to "whip". Tie or wire it in place. Do not pinch the hose shut. The softener will not work if this drain hose is pinched, plugged, closed or restricted in any way. Direct drain flow down into drain from drain line as flow could possibly over shoot the drain cover. IMPORTANT: Overflow Keep the hose lower than the drain fitting. In some homes, to get to a drain you must raise the hose and run it overhead. If you need an overhead drain, do not raise the hose more than 8' above the floor. A copper drain tube is best to use. 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. COPPER DRAIN TUBE: The local plumbing codes may require the use a copper valve drain tube. A cop- NOTE: Overflow drain tubing is available from Sears. See parts list in back of manual. Drain Fitting • 1/4 NPT Threads Chp,,__ \ _ ! Barbs Comp Fitting. 1/4 NPT x 1/2 in. O.D. Tube (Not furnished) Tube _, Clamp Drain Fitting (Pull clip and remove fitting from valve.) \\ \\ 1/2" Outside Diameter Copper Tube (Not furnished) \\ \\ \_\ \k \\ Valve Drain Hose NOTE: Overflow drain tubing is available from Sears, Item No. 42-3433 (20 ft). Overflow Drain Tubing I_ Tie or Wire Tubing in Place To drain point other ..... than floor _" drain. __--,_ Support tubing in place as I 1-1/2" Air Gap needed. -=-==_,, FLOOR DRAIN STANDPIPE_ "_, '_ iit. n---r H-II ! -1/2'' _ Air Gap J 1-1/2" Air Gap LAUNDRY TUB FIG. 16 Questions? 14 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 LEAK TEST To check for leaks, complete the following steps: CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure damage 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. HOUSE MAIN WATER SHUTOFF VALVES Shu_ Water 1. Fully open two cold, soft water faucets near the softener. Meter ¢--_:h Shutoff _ Valve / 2. Look at the pictures in Fig. 18 and 19 to determine 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. "1"- Well Pump FIG. 17 SINGLE 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 several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly. 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 softener 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. 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 7. Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found. Be sure to observe previous caution notes. 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. _ Pressure Tank VALVE BYPASS Bypass FOR SERVICE Close bypass valve. Open inlet & outlet valves. Outlet i Valve FOR BYPASS Open bypass valve. Close inlet & outlet valves. " Valve Inlet Valve FIG. 19 Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 15 INSTALLGROUNDINGCLAMPBETWEEN THESOFTENERINAND OUT PIPES COLD WATER 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 outlet. If you installed the single bypass valve, the cold water pipe ground is broken. See Fig. 20 and 21. TO Valve Inlet Ground Clamp (2% IMPORTANT: Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal contact all the way to the ground. Plastic, rubber or other electrically insulating parts such as hoses, fittings, washers or gaskets 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. To restore the ground, take the ground clamp kit that is in the parts bag. Install across the inlet and outlet copper tubes. See Fig. 20. Be sure good contact is made between the pipe and the clamps. ELECTRICAL POWER YOUR SOFTENER OUTLET PIPE GROUNDING Screw with lock j washer and nut FROM Valve Outlet FIG. 20 WATER METER JUMPER WIRE FOR 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 transformer 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. #4 Groundwire FIG. 21 NOTE: The included transformer is made for inside use only. Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the transformer into is inside, to protect from weather. CONNECTING TRANSFORMER Transformer PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. 120V-60Hz Electrical Outlet Power Cable ._p--- From Face Plate-Timer FIG. 22 Questions? 16 Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 INSTALLCOVERS Salt Hole After installing your water softener, replace the covers. Angle the covers so the main cover clips onto the back first, then bring down in front and clip on the two (2) tabs inside the rim of the salt hole and lower the salt cover closed. See Fig. 23. RESTART THE WATER Cover Cover (Main) 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. FIG. 23 REGENERATION Salt Level Adjust Button Display UP Button DOWN Button Signal Light Adjust SELECT Buttons Tank Light PROGRAM FIG. 24 THE TIMER 1. When the transformer is plugged in, the model code H 32, and a test number (example: J1.1) 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 either H 32, for model 38376, or H 33, for model 39376, 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 hardness setting using the UP button. Questions? Call The Kenmore 17 _-IC - -8- - IC,I_IU PRESENT _ i_ _____ I I I I I -I -I J J,J 17 _7-I _ __ _ - -8- - i 7,1717 IC ,I_IU PRESENT _ i_ I I _____ J I I I 7 -I J,J TIME _ ___ AM TIME _ FIG. 25 Water Line 1-800-426-9345 17 SET PRESENT 11 TIME OF DAY ILl, 70 If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display, press the SELECT1 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 HARDNESS HARDNESS I ,-,,-, FIG. 27 8 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set your water hardness number in the display. The DOWN button moves the display to 1. The UP button moves the display to the highest setting (see maximum setting for your model in the specifications). NOTE: Each press of the UP or DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 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. TIME FIG. 28 i ,-,, ,,_ I [_ _;_ OF I II-
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