Kenmore 625.385200 manual Table of Contents, Safety Guides

p Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by federal codes, when installing soldered copper plumbing.

p Use care when handling the water softener. Do not turn upside down or drop.

p Avoid installing in direct sunlight. Excessive heat may cause distortion or other damage to non-metallic parts. p This water softener works on water pressures of 20 psi (minimum) to 125 psi (maximum). If your house water pressure is over the maximum, install a pressure reduc- ing valve in the water supply pipe to the softener.

p Temperature of the water supply to the softener must be between 40°F and 120°F. Do not install on hot water. p If installing the water softener outdoors, do not locate where it will be exposed to wet weather, direct sunlight

or extreme hot or cold temperatures.

p This softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electrical power only, supplied by a direct plug-in transformer (includ- ed). Be sure to use the included transformer and plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer is replaced, use only the authorized service, Class II, 24V 10VA transformer.

p This water softener has a non-metallic valve system. Installing it on metal plumbing will break electrical continuity, which may interrupt grounding for the home. You must restore electrical continuity in your metal plumbing system (See Page 12).

Table of Contents
Warranty	. . . . 2
Safety Guides	. . . . 3
Specifications & Performance Claims	. . 4-5
Dimensions	. . . . 5
Packing List	. . . . 6
Plan Your Installation	. . 6-8
Installation	. 8-12
Programming the Softener	13-14
Flushing the System	. . . 15
Adding Salt to the Storage Tank	. . . 15
What Your Hybrid Water Softener Will Do	. . . 16
Controller Features	16-20
Care of Your Water Softener	. . . 21
Service Information	21-25
Exploded View & Parts List	26-29
Safety Guides

p Read all steps and guides 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 manual will also help you to get all the benefits from your water softener.

p Your Kenmore Elite® Hybrid Water Softener will reduce hardness minerals from water. This is meas- ured 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 limit of hardness removal. It will also reduce taste and odor in water, and will reduce bar- ium and radium 226/228 in water (see performance data sheet for details).

p A water softener will not improve other water problems

such as acidity or iron other than clear water iron. p Do not attempt to use this product to make safe drinking water from non-potable water sources. Do not use the system on microbiologically unsafe water, or water of unknown quality without adequate disin-

fection before or after the system.

p Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes. You must follow their guides as you install the system. Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual. In Massachusetts, plumbing code 248-CMR 3.00 and 10.00 shall be adhered to. Consult with a licensed plumber.

* The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiat- ed by Water Quality Association 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.

Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit www.kenmorewater.com

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