Kenmore 275, 170 installation manual Where to Install the Water Softener, Heater

SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

A. WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

S

Think

of

the

following

points

as

you choose a place to put your

softener.

(see

FIG. 2).

Place as close as possible to the

C

pressure

tank (well water) or

water meter (city water).

Place

as

close

as

possible

to a

T

water

drain

such

as

a

floor

drain,

laundry

tub,

sump

or

standpipe.

Connect to the house main wa-

o

ter pipe BEFORE THE WATER

HEATER.

Temperature

of

wa-

N

ter

going

through

the softener

must not be more than 120°F

(49°C).

Hot

water

will

damage

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inner

softener

parts.

To reduce

the risk of hot water backup, pip-

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ing

between

the

softener

and

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water

heater

should

be

as

long

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of a run as possible.

Keep

outside

faucets

on

hard

water to save soft water and

salt.

[]. Do not installin a place where the softener could

freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the

warranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Put the softener in a place water damage is least

o

likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the

manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage.

A grounded, 120V electrical outlet, to plug the

otransformer into is needed within 10 feet of the

softener (the softener has a 10 foot power cable).

Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an in-

side place, to protect from wet weather. So the

softener always has electrical power, use a con-

tinuously "live" outlet, that cannot be accidental-

ly switched off.

_o	When	installing		in an	outside		location,		you		must
	take	the steps		necessary		to	assure	the		softener,
	installation		plumbing,			and	wiring,		are	as	well
	protected		from	the	elements,			contamination,
	vandalism,		etc.,	as when		installed		indoors.

_° Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun's heat can melt plastic parts.

	THE	PROPER ORDER		TO INSTALL	WATER TREATING	EQUIPMENT
		(Shows sequence of equipment only, -- Seldom, if ever, would all items be needed*.)
			kitchen or bathroom
			cold	faucet
Sediment	or					I I_	city witer supply
Taste & Odor ,_
		z==_/	Phosphate Cartridge	Filter	_q	!wewaL
cold, soft water
Cartridge	Filter				hard water to
					outside faucets
								Solution	I
							pressure	or Dispensing	J
							captive	air System
							tank

Taste &	Water	Iron	Neutralizer	Clarifying
Odor Filter	Softener	Filter		Filter

*Always put an Iron Filter before the water softener, aTaste & Odor Filter after the softener, a Neutralizer before an Iron Filter, etc,, as shown,

well water

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