Kenmore 300 Series, 300 Series warranty Typical Installation, Where to Install the Water Softener

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Plan Your Installation

outside faucet

(hard water)

soft, cold

water

soft, hot

water

water heater

outside faucet

(hard water)

to R.O. faucet

Shut-off

Soft water

to Reverse

Valve

Osmosis

 

system

 

 

 

reverse

 

 

 

osmosis

 

 

reverse

system

 

 

 

 

 

osmosis

 

 

 

drain

R.O.

 

 

hard

 

 

storage

 

 

water to

 

 

tank

 

 

house

 

 

 

 

 

 

water

 

 

 

meter

 

 

air

 

water

 

gap

 

softener

 

 

 

 

floor

main

 

 

shutoff

 

 

drain

 

 

valve

 

 

 

 

FIG. 3

Typical Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

Review the following points before you choose a place to put your softener.

1.Place as close as possible but always after, the pressure tank (well water) or water meter (city water). See Fig. 3.

2.Place as close as possible to a water drain such as a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe. See Fig. 3.

3.Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE THE WATER HEATER. See Fig. 3. Temperature of water going through the softener must not be more than 120°F (49°C). Hot water will damage inner softener parts. To reduce the risk of hot water backup, piping between the softener and water heater should be as long of a run as possible.

4.Keep outside faucets on hard water to save soft water and salt. See Fig. 3.

5.Do not install in a place where the softener could freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the war- ranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

6.Put the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.

7.A grounded, 120V electrical outlet is needed within 10 feet of the softener. See Fig. 3. This is to plug in the transformer. The softener has a 10 foot power cable. Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an inside place, to protect from wet weather. Use a continuously “live” outlet, which cannot be acci- dentally switched off.

8.When installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener, installa- tion plumbing, and wiring, are protected from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.

9.Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun’s heat can melt plastic parts.

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

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Contents Save this Manual Repair or Parts ? Call toll freeTEN Year Limited Warranty Against Leaks ONE Year Limited Warranty on Water SoftenerDisclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Facts and Figures to Keep Table of ContentsSafety Guides Inspect Shipment Unpack and Check Your CartonParts Descriptions Small PartsTools Needed Plan Your InstallationProper Order to Install Water Treating Equipment Plan Your InstallationWhere to Install the Water Softener Typical InstallationDraw in Your Pipes and Fittings Suggested Slab Foundation InstallationPIPE, FITTINGS, Other Materials Needed OUTBefore Installing Checks & Tests Read Before Beginning InstallationAssemble Inlet Outlet ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass Valve Install Plastic Bypass ValveBypass Valve Valve Bypass Install 3-Valve BypassInstalling Holding Clips Installing 3 Valve Bypass and PipesPosition Softener Into Place Locate Water Softener and Connect PipesMove Softener Into Place Typical Soldering ConnectionsConnect the Valve Drain Hose Connect Valve and Salt Tank DrainsConnect Salt Tank Overflow Tubing Leak Test Leak TestHouse Main Water Shutoff Valves Single BypassCold Water Pipe Grounding Water Meter Jumper WireConnecting Transformer Electrical RequirementsRestart the Water Heater Install Covers and Restart Water HeaterInstall Covers Install CoversProgram the Timer Program The TimerSET Present Time of DAY SET Regeneration Time SET Water Hardness NumberSET 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 Check List of STEP-BY-STEP Guides to InstallRecharge Tonight Faceplate Timer FeaturesExtra Recharge Recharge NOWProgram Memory Efficiency ModeError Code To turn this setting onWater Flow Through Softener in Fill Water Flow Through Softener in ServiceSoft Water Service and Regeneration How Your Water Softener WorksWater Flow Through Softener in Backwash Water Flow Through Softener Brining and Brine RinseAutomatic Bypass Water Flow Through Softener Fast RinseElectronics Salt Bridge Care Of Your Water SoftenerSalt Bridge Iron from Resin BED Keeping the Water Softener CleanNozzle & Venturi Protect the Water Softener from Freezing Drain ALL Water from SoftenerChecklist to Help YOU Save Money Problem Cause CorrectionInches SpecificationsModel 38306 Timer Code S Model 39306 Timer Code S Bypass ValvesOther Specifications Always Make These Initial Checks First Service Tech InformationWiring Schematic FaceplatePossible Defect Code Procedure for Removing Error Code from FaceplateModel Troubleshooting Valve Position IndicatorsTimer PWA Replacement Other InformationManual Advance Regeneration Check Brine Valve Float SettingCycle Flow Rates Gallons PER MIN To Relieve Pressure Rotary Valve ServiceDisassembly AssemblyFill Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Service CycleBrining and Brine Rinse Cycle Fast Rinse Cycle Water Flow Through the Softener Valve Backwash CycleFast Rinse Cycle Backwash CycleQuestions? Call The Kenmore Water Line Exploded View Water Softener Complete Parts ListPart Number Part Description Inlet Outlet Grounding Clamps Brine Valve Assembly Seal Key Part Number Part Description Get it fixed, at your home or ours
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