Kenmore 420 Series warranty Specifications, Bypass Valves

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Specifications

F

BYPASS VALVES

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

E

B

D

 

AC

SINGLE BYPASS

pull stem

outward for

service

push

inward for

bypass

 

 

Inches

CM

3 VALVE BYPASS

 

 

 

 

FOR SERVICE

A

Salt Tank Height

34

86.4

close bypass valve

 

 

 

 

open inlet & outlet valves

B

Resin Tank Diameter

10

25.4

 

 

(nominal)

 

 

FOR BYPASS

 

 

 

 

open bypass

C

Resin Tank Height (nominal)

40

101.6

close inlet & outlet

 

 

 

 

 

D

Inlet-Outlet Height

41-1/2

105.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Overall Height

48

121.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

F1

Length

21

53.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

F2

Width

17

43.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

Distance between inlet-outlet

3-3/4

8.6

 

 

centerlines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL 384260 TIMER CODE H46

MODEL 394260 TIMER CODE H47

Bypass

valve

Outlet

valveInlet valve

FIG. 59

WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER

MODEL 384260

MODEL 394260

 

 

 

Minimum water system flow (gpm)

3

3

 

 

 

Minimum-maximum water pressure (psi)

20 - 125

20 - 125

 

 

 

Minimum-maximum water temperature (°F)

40 - 120

40 - 120

 

 

 

Maximum water hardness (gpg)

160

160

 

 

 

Maximum “clear water” iron (ppm)*

11

11

 

 

 

SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER

 

 

 

 

 

Type of salt needed

nugget

nugget

 

 

 

Alternate type of salt

pure, evaporated, compacted

pure, evaporated, compacted

 

water softener salt

water softener salt

 

 

 

gpm = gallons per minute psi = pounds per square inch

gpg = grains per gallon ppm = parts per million

*Capacity to remove clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply contains greater than 5 ppm clear water iron.

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

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