Kenmore 625.38426 owner manual Before Installing Checks & Tests

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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 psL

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 Save this Manual NSF/ANSIThree Year Limited Warranty on Electronic Parts Warranty on Water SoftenerONE Year Limited Warranty on Water Softener TEN Year Limited Warranty Against LeaksQuestions? Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Parts Descriptions Small Parts Inspect ShipmentTools Needed Proper Order to Install Water Treating EquipmentPlan Your Installation PipeTypical Installation Where to Install the Water SoftenerSuggested Slab Foundation Installation Draw Your Pipes FittingsOUT Before Installing Checks & Tests Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flowBypass Valve Assemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Single Bypass ValveInlet and Outlet Threaded Adaptors Valve Bypass Installing Holding ClipsBypass Valve Turned Downward Position Softener Into Place Connect the SoftenerConnect the Valve Drain Hose Connect Salt Tank Overflow TubingSingle Bypass House Main Water Shutoff ValvesLeak Test Electrical Power Outlet for Your Softener Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Cold Water Pipe GroundingProgram the Timer Install CoversRestart the Water Heater SET Water Hardness Number SET Present Time of DAYHardness Number SET Regeneration Time Recharge TimeSanitize the Water Softener Sanitize Your Water Softener AS FollowsWater Softening Salt with Iron Adding Salt to the Storage TankRemoving Additives Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install Unit plugged Into a continuously live outlet?Recharge Tonight SettingsRecharge NOW Menu SelectionsOptions Play Units Service Mode Kenmores Ultra Cleansing Feature Service Soft Water Service and RegenerationRegeneration Water Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashWater Flow Through Softener Fast Rinse Soft Water Service and Regeneration Automatic BypassElectronics Salt Bridge Salt BridgeKeeping the Water Softener Clean Nozzle & Venturi Iron from Resin BEDDrain ALL Water from Softener FreezingChecklist to Help YOU Save Money ProblemcauseCorrection Timer Code H46 Bypass ValvesPressure Drop PSI vs. Flow Rate GPM Always Make These Initial Checks First Wiring SchematicFaceplate Eration CheckManual Initiated Electronics Diagnostics Possible ProblemProcedure for Removing Error Code From Faceplate Code Most LikelyTimer PWA Replacement Brine Rinse Manual Advance Regeneration CheckCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN MAX. BackwashTo Relieve Pressure DisassemblyAssembly Servicing the ValveWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleService Cycle Fill CycleBackwash Cycle Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse CycleQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Ing Decal KeyNo Water Softener CompleteInlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Brine Valve Assembly Part Number Part Description\1110 o Key Part No. Number Part Description Your Home

625.38426 specifications

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