Kenmore 170, 275 installation manual Install 3-VALVE Bypass, Installing 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes

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[i!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! :i SECTION 3

STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

B. INSTALL 3-VALVE BYPASS

_ INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES

(FIG. 9)

OCut the house main water pipe where you will connect the softener. Loosely put together pipe, fittings, and the 3 valves. Place valve(s) within easy reach.

3 - VALVE BYPASS

(threadedplumbing shown)

IMPORTANT:

When looking at the front of the softener, the inlet is on the right side. If water in your house main wa- ter pipe runs from left to right, be sure to use a

"cross-over" as shown on page 2-3.

When all pipe, fittings and valves make a good

fit together, tighten all threaded joints (use pipe

dope on outside threads), or solder all sweat joints.

1

to softener inlet

3-3

Deluxe Valve

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Contents Installation Manual Save this ManualIntroduction Plan Your Installation Restart the Water HeaterBefore Installing Checks & Tests Safety GuidesSmall Parts Unpacking the Water SoftenerParts Descriptions Before Installing Checks & Tests Water System TestsWhere to Install the Water Softener HeaterTOOLS, Pipe and FITTINGS, Other Materials Needed Out fittings included with the softener arePipe and FITTINGS, Plan Drawing ElectricalI1UTypical Soldered Copper or PVC in and OUT Pipes to Softener Deluxe Valve ModelsAdaptoric,o? Typical Threaded in and OUT Pipes to SoftenerOr the Inlet Outlet Threaded Assemble INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass ValveGO to Inlet and Outlet Threaded Adap GO toInstalling Holding Clips Bypass Valve Turned DownwardValve Bypass Install 3-VALVE BypassInstalling 3 Valve Bypass and Pipes Typical Soldering Connections Move the Softener Into PlaceMove Softener Into Place Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect the Valve Drain HoseOl Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect Salt Tank Overflow TU- BingShutoff Valves Pressure Test / Check for LeaksHouse Main Electrical Power Outlet for Your Softener To Electrical PowerInstall Grounding Wire Between Softener in and OUT Pipes Grounding / ConnectPlug Transformer Connecting Install CoversGrounding / Connect to Electrical Power Restart Water HeaterWith High Performance valve High Performance Valve Before Installing Checks & Tests Safety Guides Ring Parts Descriptions Small PartsWater System Tests Where to Install the Water Softener TOOLS, Pipe and FITTINGS, Other Materials Needed YO UR HO USE MAI N Water %--------.. Maine Threaded adaptor Install Sears Bypass Valve and / or Assemble INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, or Plastic Bypass ValveInstalling Holding Clips Bypass Valve Turned Downward Install 3-VALVE Bypass Locate Water Softener Connect PipesStep by STE P G Uides to Install Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains= Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains Connect Salt Tank Overflow TUHouse Main Water Install Grounding Wire Between Softener in and OUT Pipes Cold Water Pipe Grounding Meter Jumper WireInstall Covers Restart the Water Heater