Kenmore 300 Series, 300 Series warranty Install Plastic Bypass Valve

Install Plastic Bypass Valve

ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE

Complete the following steps to assemble the adaptors or bypass valve.

1.Close the shutoff valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank, to turn off the water. See Fig. 7.

2.Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater. See Fig. 7.

3.Open the highest and lowest water faucets in your- house. This will let water drain from the pipes. Close faucets after water has drained.

4.Remove the main cover. Remove the salt hole cover first and then pull outward on the two tabs to release main cover. See Fig. 8.

Set both covers aside so they will not get scratched or bro- ken.

Shutoff

Valve

Water

Meter

Gas

Valve

Shutoff	Pressure
Valve	Tank

Well

Pump

Electrical

Panel

FIG. 7

Cover (Main)

Salt Hole Cover

INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND / OR THE

INLET OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

NOTE: If you will not install the bypass valve because you will have a three (3) valve bypass, skip steps 6 & 7, but do steps 5 and 8.

5.Visually check and remove any foreign materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports. See Fig. 9. Carefully remove the two large plastic clips (you will use them). Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are firmly in place. See Fig. 10.

FIG. 8

BYPASS VALVE:

6.Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and slide onto the bypass valve.

7.Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go. Snap the two large holding clips into place, from the top down as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so the bypass valve will not pull out. See Fig. 11.

INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, AND/OR

INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

Clip (2)

Valve Outlet

Included with

Softener

INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS:

8.Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and slide into the threaded adaptors. Push the adaptors into the valve inlet and outlet ports, or bypass valve ports, as far as they will go. Both adaptors are the same and fit either port. Snap the two large holding clips into place, as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place so the tubes will not pull out. See Fig. 11.

Valve Inlet	Included with
	Softener

FIG. 9

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

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