Kenmore 625.38426 owner manual To Relieve Pressure, Disassembly, Servicing the Valve, Assembly

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ROTARYVALVESERVICE

IMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power.

TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:

•3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve.

•SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position. Loosen three hex head screws toward the back side of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out. Catch water with a rag.

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valve drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to com- pletely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o-rings, seals and gaskets for wear or defects.

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for scratches, chips or wear.

Note: If replacement is needed, be sure to use the current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA approved sili- cone grease. To install the rotor seal, first place the seal into the valve groove, rounded side down (see cross-sec- tion). Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal's crossing ribs. Then, carefully center the wear strip on the seal, and push it downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal. Assemble wave washer bearing, the wave washer, and two o-rings, onto the rotor top shaft. Then center the rotor in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Then install the cover holding screws. Before tightening the screws, install the valve cam and gear.

Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to service position. Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds. Do not over tighten.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever toward the cam.

See Nozzle

Assembly Service

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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 flowAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Single Bypass Valve Bypass ValveInlet and Outlet Threaded Adaptors Installing Holding Clips Valve BypassBypass Valve Turned Downward Position Softener Into Place Connect the SoftenerConnect the Valve Drain Hose Connect Salt Tank Overflow TubingHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Single BypassLeak Test Electrical Power Outlet for Your Softener Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers Program the TimerRestart the Water Heater SET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness NumberHardness Number SET Regeneration Time Recharge TimeSanitize the Water Softener Sanitize Your Water Softener AS FollowsAdding Salt to the Storage Tank Water Softening Salt with IronRemoving 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 Soft Water Service and Regeneration ServiceRegeneration Water Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashSoft Water Service and Regeneration Automatic Bypass Water Flow Through Softener Fast RinseElectronics Salt Bridge Salt BridgeKeeping the Water Softener Clean Nozzle & Venturi Iron from Resin BEDDrain ALL Water from Softener FreezingProblemcause Checklist to Help YOU Save MoneyCorrection 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

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