SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION

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 position. Loosen 3 hex head

screws toward the back side of the valve to allow

pressure water to bleed out. Catch water with a rag.

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the

valve drawing. A common screwdriver or nut

driver, Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only

tools needed to completely disassemble.

service position. Tighten the screws using a criss-

cross 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.

motor

motor plate

(_assembled view

SERVICING THE VALVE

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

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for

scratches, chips or wear.

NOTE: If replacement is needed, be sure to use the

current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

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.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.

Assemble wave washer bearing, the wave washer, and 2 o-rings onto the rotor top shaft. Then center the rotor in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor

shaft. Then install the cover holding screws. Before

tightening the screws, install the valve cam and

gear. Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to

rotor seal

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drainnozzleseal& venturi seal

housing

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sensor

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turbine support

 

 

turbine

assembly

 

 

 

 

Nozzle

 

 

 

 

service,

 

 

 

 

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Kenmore 625.3486 owner manual 5B.ROTARY Valve Service, Disassembly, Servicing the Valve, Assembly