Kenmore Water System installation manual Pressure Test / Check for Leaks, Previous caution notes

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SECTION3

STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

E. PRESSURE TEST / CHECK FOR LEAKS

[] CAUTION:

To avoid water or air pressure damage to soft- ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or other residue from the water pipes, be sure to

do the following steps exactly as instructed.

Look at the picture in FIG. 15 showing your kind of bypass valve(s).

[]Fully

 

 

open two cold,

soft

water

faucets

nearby

 

the

softener.

 

 

 

 

 

 

il_

Place

bypass

valve(s)

in

"bypass"

position.

On

 

a single valve,

slide the stem inward

to bypass.

 

On

a

3-valve

system,

close the inlet and outlet

valves and open the bypass valve.

[]Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff

valve (closed in step 1, page 3-1). Observe steady water flow from both open faucets.

I_l Place bypass valve(s) in "service", EXACTLY as follows: Keep soft water faucets open.

O SINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, slide pull

the valve stem outward toward service, pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly.

@3-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.

_'I After about three minutes, open a hot water faucet for about one minute, or until all air is

expelled, then close.

_1_ Close both cold water faucets.

[]Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix

right away if any are found. Be sure to observe

previous caution notes.

HOUSE MAIN WATER

SHUTOFF VALVES

Shutoff

o,or Pressure

Pump

Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft water service position. Position in bypass only if needed for softener repairs.

SINGLE BYPASS

PULL STEM

OUTWARD

FOR

SERVICE

Push

Inward

For

Bypass

 

3-VALVE BYPASS

 

 

 

 

Bypass

 

 

 

Valve

FOR

SERVICE

 

 

close bypass valve

Outlet

 

open inlet & outlet valves

 

 

nlet

 

 

 

FOR

BYPASS

 

Valve

 

 

open

bypass valve

 

 

close inlet & outlet valves

 

 

3 - 7 Deluxe Valve

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Contents Deluxe valve Save this ManualOther About Your Water Ask At yourStore Or call Table Ofcontents 1BEFORE Installing Checks & Tests Safety GuidesCheck the softener for shipping damage. If you Before Installing Checks & TestsUnpacking the Water Softener Parts DescriptionsWater System Tests Plan Your Installation Where to Install the Water SoftenerTer going through the softener must not be more than 120F TOOLS, Pipe and Fittings Other Materials NeededPipe and FII-rlNGS, Plan Drawing NPT X 3/4 Sweat Reducer Typical Threaded in and OUT Pipes to Softener Fittings Required not IdentifiedBypass Step by Step Guides to InstallAssemble INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass Valve Inlet Outlet Copper Tubes FIGInstalling Holding Clips Bypass Valve Turned Downward CopperWhen looking at the front of the softener, the inlet Install 3-VALVE BypassInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes When all pipe, fittings and valves make a goodMove Softener Into Place Locate Water SOFTENER, and Connect PipesMove the Softener Into Place Typical Soldering ConnectionsConnect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Ffi Connect the Valve Drain HoseConnectsalt Tank Overflow TU Bing Pressure Test / Check for Leaks Previous caution notesHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Cold Water Pipe Grounding Water Meter Jumper Wire To Electrical PowerInstallgrounding Wire Between Grounding / ConnectGrounding / Connect to Electrical Power Transformer ConnectingRestart the Water Heater

Water System specifications

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