Kenmore 625.38556 owner manual How To Cut And Connect The Tubes

HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES

Your Reverse Osmosis Water System includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the follow- ing instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step.

Cut tubes to length

1.Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing. Always cut the tubing square. See Figure 16.

2.inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks, scratches or other rough spots, if needed, cut the tubing again. See Figure 16.

NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing, if tubing lengths are shortened for heater appearance, it

may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service.

Connect tubes

1.Push tubing through collet, until it engages the o-ring. See Figure 17. Continue pushing until the tube bot- toms out against the back of the fitting. See Figure 18. A common mistake is to stop pushing when the tube engages the o-ring. This will lead to future leaks.

When a 1/4" tube is fully engaged, 11/16" of the tube has entered the fitting. When a 3/8" tube is fully engaged, 3/4" of the tube has entered the fitting. See Figures 17 & 18.

2.if using tubing other than tubing supplied with the system, be sure it is of high quality, exact size and roundness with a smooth surface.

Disconnect Tubes

1.Push the collet inward with a finger tip. See Figure 20.

2.Continue holding collet inward while pulling the tub- ing out. See Figure 20.

Fitting

O-Ring Seal

Collet

Collet and O-Ring

Figure 20

Push In Fitting_

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Cut tubing square with end of tubing round, smooth, with no cuts, nicks or flat spots.

Tube Correctly Cut

Figure 16

Tube Partially Engaged With Fitting

Figure 17

O-Ring

Tube Fully Engaged With Fitting

Figure 18

Collet (Depress to

Remove Tubing)

Disconnect Tubing

Figure 19

Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345or visit KenmoreWater.com

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