Kenmore 350 Series warranty Read Before Beginning Installation, Before Installing Checks & Tests

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Read Before Beginning Installation

BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS

Your water supply needs to be checked for chemical analysis, water pressure and water flow rate. To accom- plish this, complete the following steps:

Check Water’s Chemical Analysis: Sears sells a com- plete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems. To be sure you have the proper type and size equipment, You must have your water tested. Your Sears store can give you a water test results for hardness, iron and acidity, and tell you what equipment you need. Simply take at least a 4 oz. sample of your water to Sears, and they will test it while you wait. If you need help to get your water tested, or if you have other questions about your water, ask at your Sears store.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3.

Check Your Water Pressure: For your softener to work right, a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the house water pipes. The highest pressure allowed in the water pipes is 125 psi. If pressure is over 125 psi, buy and install a pres- sure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe to the soften- er.

NOTE: If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more, pressure during the night may go over 125 psi. Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3.

If you have a well water system, look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure. Call your local water department if you have city water. They will tell you what the water pressure is where you live.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3.

Check your water flow rate: A water flow of at least 3 gallons per minute is needed. A lower flow will keep your softener from working as well as it should. Complete the following steps to make an easy check of your flow rate.

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

2.With both faucets open, fill a gallon container at one faucet while looking at a watch or clock to see how many seconds it takes.

3.Empty the container and go to the second faucet (be sure BOTH faucets are still on). Fill the gallon container at the second faucet and see how many seconds it takes.

4.Turn off both faucets. Now add the number of seconds it took to fill the container at both faucets.

5.A total of 90 seconds, or less, means the system flow rate is good.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3.

NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber. For installation, use plumbing code 248CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

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Contents Repair or Parts ? Call toll free Save this ManualTEN Year Limited Warranty Against Leaks ONE Year Limited Warranty on Water SoftenerDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Table of Contents Facts and Figures to KeepSafety Guides Small Parts Unpack and Check Your CartonParts Descriptions Inspect ShipmentPlan Your Installation Plan Your InstallationProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Tools Needed Where to Install the Water Softener Soft, HotSuggested Slab Foundation Installation Draw in Your Pipes and FittingsOUT PIPE, FITTINGS, Other Materials NeededRead Before Beginning Installation Before Installing Checks & TestsBypass Valve Install Plastic Bypass ValveAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass Valve Inlet and Outlet Threaded AdaptorsInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling Holding Clips Valve BypassTypical Soldering Connections Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMove Softener Into Place Position Softener Into PlaceConnect the Valve Drain Hose Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Single Bypass Leak TestHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Leak TestElectrical Requirements Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterProgram The Timer Program the TimerSET Water Hardness Number SET Present Time of DAYSET Regeneration Time Sanitize the Water Softener Sanitize The Water SoftenerSanitize Your Water Softener AS Follows Adding Salt to the Storage Tank Adding Salt To The Storage TankWater Softening Salt with Iron Removing Additives Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install Check ListFaceplate Timer Features 12 / 24 Hour Clock California Efficiency RequirementWater Flow Through the Softener KENMORE’S Ultra Cleansing Feature Recharge Time Remaining and Valve Position IndicatorsError Code Program MemoryHow Your Water Softener Works Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceSoft Water Service and Regeneration Water Flow Through Softener in FillWater Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashAutomatic Bypass Water Flow Through Softener Fast RinseElectronics Salt Bridge Care Of Your Water SoftenerSalt Bridge Iron from Resin BED Keeping the Water Softener CleanNozzle & Venturi Drain ALL Water from Softener Protect the Water Softener from FreezingProblem Cause Correction Checklist to Help YOU Save MoneyBypass Valves SpecificationsModel 38356 Timer Code S Model 39356 Timer Code S InchesOther Specifications Faceplate Service Tech InformationWiring Schematic Always Make These Initial Checks FirstProcedure for Removing Error Code from Faceplate Possible Defect CodeOther Information Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsTimer PWA Replacement ModelManual Advance Regeneration Check Brine Valve Float SettingCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Assembly Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly To Relieve PressureFill Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Backwash Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse CycleExploded View Water Softener Complete Parts ListPart Number Part Description Inlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Brine Valve Assembly Seal Key Part Number Part Description Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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