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.

assembled

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flow plug assembly

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.

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

o-ring seals -_.

wavewasher-..._(_ beanng,wave washer---..-h._

wear-strip

rotor

o-nug seal

seal-

rotor seal

drainseal

, nozzle & ventunseal

sensor housing

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA

Sea

turbine suppod turbine

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.

Nozzle assembly service, page 17

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 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.

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625.34867 specifications

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