Kenmore 625.34846 -

SECTION 5 SERVICER'S TECH. INFORMATION

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5B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

BEFORE WORKING ON THE VALVE, TURN

OFF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT

FROM ELECTRICAL POWER. TO RELIEVE

PRESSURE...

...3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and

open a soft water faucet. Then close the outlet

valve and open the bypass valve.

...SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass

valve stem to bypass posiUon.Loosen the 3 hex

head screws (see A in drawing) toward the

backside of the valve to allow pressure waterto

bleed out (catch water with a rag).

To remove a part or group ofparts, refer to the

valve drawing. A common screwdriver or nut

driver,Phillips screwdriver and pliers are theonly

tools needed to completely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o-rings, seals and gaskets for wear or

defects.

Inspect the bottomsurface ofthe rotor and disc

for scratches, chipsor wear.

NOTE: Ifreplacement is needed, be sure to use

the current replacement bart.

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper

position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with

FDA approved silicone grease. To install the

rotor seal, first place the seal into the valve

groove, rounded side down (see cross-section).

Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the

seal's crossing ribs. Then, carefully center the

wear strip on the seal, and push it downward

onto the seal.

Installthe nozzle and venturi seal and drainseal.

Assemble 2 o-dngs and the wave washer onto

the rotorand diSC.Then center the rotorand disc,

inthe valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor

shaft. Then instaJl the cover holding screws.

BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS,

INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR. THEN

TURN THE ROTOR (CLOCKWISE ONLY) TO

SERVICE POSITION. Tighten the screws using

acrisscross pattern. If a torque wrench is

available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve

cam gear with Molykote grease, or other high

quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever

toward the cam. T '

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NOTE:IFTOUNEEDTO

REMOVE THE VALVE

F'RON _

TANK, DO NOT RE-

MOVETHE TOP DtS-

"rP4BUTOROR RESIN

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Contents

Main 8EAR8 Kenmore Water Softener microMAX MODEL NO. 625.348460 WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 A. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 1 wATERSOFrE.ERSTART-UP 1A. SAFETY GUIDES SECTION 1 lB. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL SECTION 1 WATERsOrrE.ERSTART-UP ,=e tmei, IIm_ p4p_ . 1C. PROG,RAM THE TIMER (_\ --"'--" F ICLE"II11 I SECTION 1 WATERSOFTENERSTART-UP ID. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER SECTION 1 WATERSO E.ERSTART-UP 1E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT SECTION 2 .owYOURWATERSO E.ERWORKS 2A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES SECTION 2 HOWYOURWATERsO rENERWORKS Page SECTION 2 SECTION 3 CAREOFYOURSO rE.ER 3A. SALT...REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALTBRIDGE SALT BRIDGE SECTION 3 CAREOFYourSOFTENER 3B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN SECTION 3 CAREOFYOURSOFTENER 3C. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING 1. SECTION 3 CAREOFYOURSO ENER 3D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY badged. SECTION 4 OT.ERT.INQSTOKNOW TIE D C OTHERS SECTION 5 WIRING SCHEMATIC 4. 6. istheresaltinthestoragetank? SECTION 5 SERVlCER'STECH.I..ORMATION 1. ""'plnnn___"l swn'c. !1 5E2 I SECTION 5 SERV,CER'STECH.I.FOR.ATION 5. To return the softener to service, press ON/OFF-HOLD. N SECTION 5 5B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE - 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE PoSmON (SOFT) SECTION 5 SERVlCSR'STECH.INFORMATION 5E. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE Page SECTION 6 REPAIRPARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625, 348460 VaporBarrier SECTION 6 REPAIRPARTS J BRINE VALVE r ASSEMBLY SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625.348460 SECTION 6REPAIRPARTS SECTION 6 R PAIRPARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO. 625.348460 81 88and6O) cap sw s Kenmore OWNERS MANUAL REPALRPARTS SERVICE MODEL NO.