Kenmore 300 Series Drain ALL Water from Softener, Protect the Water Softener from Freezing

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Care Of Your Water Softener

PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROM FREEZING

If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum- mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the sof- tener:

1.Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2.Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pres- sure in the softener.

3.Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass. Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system, and open the bypass valve. If you want water in the house pipes again, reopen the shut-off valve on the main water pipe.

4.Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet. Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off both drain hoses.

5.Carefully remove the large holding clips at the soften- er inlet and outlet. Separate the softener from the plastic installation adaptors, or from the bypass valve.

6.Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly. Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell. Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water.

7.Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain. Move the softener close to the drain. SLOWLY and CAREFULLY, tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain.

Do not allow the softener’s weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break.

8.Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water has drained. Leave the softener laying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

DRAIN ALL WATER FROM SOFTENER

Floor Drain

Wood Block

FIG. 43

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Contents Repair or Parts ? Call toll free Save this ManualONE Year Limited Warranty on Water Softener TEN Year Limited Warranty Against LeaksDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Table of Contents Facts and Figures to KeepSafety Guides Small Parts Unpack and Check Your CartonParts Descriptions Inspect ShipmentPlan Your Installation Plan Your InstallationProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Tools NeededTypical Installation Where to Install the Water SoftenerSuggested Slab Foundation Installation Draw in Your Pipes and FittingsOUT PIPE, FITTINGS, Other Materials NeededRead Before Beginning Installation Before Installing Checks & TestsInstall Plastic Bypass Valve Assemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass ValveBypass Valve Installing 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling Holding Clips Valve BypassTypical Soldering Connections Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMove Softener Into Place Position Softener Into PlaceConnect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect the Valve Drain HoseConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Single Bypass Leak TestHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Leak TestElectrical Requirements Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Cold Water Pipe GroundingInstall Covers Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterInstall Covers Restart the Water HeaterProgram The Timer Program the TimerSET Present Time of DAY SET Water Hardness Number SET Regeneration TimeSET Salt Level Sanitize The Water Softener Sanitize the Water SoftenerSanitize Your Water Softener AS Follows Adding Salt To The Storage Tank Adding Salt to the Storage TankWater Softening Salt with Iron Removing Additives Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to Install Check ListRecharge NOW Faceplate Timer FeaturesExtra Recharge Recharge TonightTo turn this setting on Efficiency ModeError Code Program MemoryHow Your Water Softener Works Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceSoft Water Service and Regeneration Water Flow Through Softener in FillWater Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine Rinse Water Flow Through Softener in BackwashWater Flow Through Softener Fast Rinse Automatic BypassElectronics Care Of Your Water Softener Salt BridgeSalt Bridge Keeping the Water Softener Clean Iron from Resin BEDNozzle & Venturi Drain ALL Water from Softener Protect the Water Softener from FreezingProblem Cause Correction Checklist to Help YOU Save MoneyBypass Valves SpecificationsModel 38306 Timer Code S Model 39306 Timer Code S InchesOther Specifications Faceplate Service Tech InformationWiring Schematic Always Make These Initial Checks FirstProcedure for Removing Error Code from Faceplate Possible Defect CodeOther Information Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsTimer PWA Replacement ModelBrine Valve Float Setting Manual Advance Regeneration CheckCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN Assembly Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly To Relieve PressureWater Flow Through the Softener Valve Service Cycle Fill CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Backwash Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse CycleQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Exploded View Parts List Water Softener CompletePart Number Part Description Inlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Brine Valve Assembly Seal Key Part Number Part Description Get it fixed, at your home or ours