Kenmore 625.34846 warranty Rotary Valve Service, Servicing the Valve

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SECTION 5

SERVICER'S TECH. INFORMATION

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5B.

ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

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 posiUon.Loosen the 3 hex head screws (see A in drawing) toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out (catch water with a rag).

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Then instaJl 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 crisscross pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds.

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.

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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 completely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

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

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

NOTE: If replacement is needed, be sure to use the current replacement bart.

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA approved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal, first place the seal into the valve groove, rounded side down (see cross-section). Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal'scrossing 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 2 o-dngs and the wave washer onto the rotor and diSC.Then center the rotor and disc,

in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

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NOTE:IFTOU NEEDTO REMOVE THE VALVE F'RON _

TANK, DO NOT RE- MOVE THE TOP DtS- "rP4BUTOROR RESIN LOSSWU.LOO_JR_

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625.34846 specifications

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