OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO. 625.348261

Caution:

Read and Follow

All Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions

Before First Use of

This Product.

If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your filter, and when

setting the timer, call this toll-free number...

1-800-426-9345

(M - F, 7 am - 8 pm, CST)

For repair or replacement

parts, call this toll-free num- ber...

1-800-366-7278

See back cover for other Sears service numbers.

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Tannin Water Filter

_i,Warranty

_i, Start Up / Setting Timer

_i, How It Works

_i, Care Of

_i, Specifications

_i, Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

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SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this filter is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this water filter.

FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model water filter tank or salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop a leak.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

If you want your water filter professionally installed, talk to your Sears Salesman. He will arrange for a prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized installers.

All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per- formed in a neat, workmanlike manner in accor- dance with generally accepted trade practices. Fur- ther, all installations shall comply with all local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Customer shall also be protected, during installation, by insurance relating to Property Damage, Workman's Com- pensation and Public Liability.

In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved, which warranty be- comes effective the date the merchandise is

installed, should the workmanship of any Sears ar- ranged installation prove faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you, cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you.

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???Your tannin filter wilt remove tannins from your water supply as de-

outer valve covers.

_'!1, European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and elec- _ tronic equipment to be disposed of according to Waste Electrical

_ and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) requirements. This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can vary from region to

region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposal of this equipment.

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SECTION1WATER FILTER START UP

B. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

Refer to the Installation Manual, part number 7146611, for step-by-step guides.

To be sure you have done all the steps to install the filter, read the following list. Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual.

Is the house water flow going INTO the filter valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure.., page 9.

Is the transformer plugged into an inside, con- tinuously "live", grounded, 120V- 60Hz electri- cal outlet.., page 17.

Be sure to restart the water heater.., page 18.

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SECTION1WATER FILTER START UP

C. PROGRAM THE TIMER

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RECHARGE button

When the transformer is plugged into the electri- cal outlet a model code is displayed for a few sec- onds followed by a test number (example: J1.1). Then, 12:00 PM and the words PRESENT TIME will begin to flash in the time display.

1.SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY

Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the present time. Press UP to move the display ahead; press DOWN to move the time backward.

a.If the present time is between noon and mid- night, be sure PM shows.

Notes:

Ifshows in the display, press the UP or DOWN button until "S tan" shows in the display. Then, press the SELECT button to set, and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display.

To check the model code, unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again, if other than this code shows, see page 5-2 to reset.

If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the displa35 press the SELECT button (FIGURE 2) un- til they do.

SOUND "BEEPER": A "beeper" sounds while pressing buttons for set-up. One beep signals a change in the face plate display. Repeated beeps mean the timer will not accept a change from the

button you have pressed, telling you to use anoth- er button.

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b.If the present time is between midnight and noon, be sure AM shows.

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Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes

the time by i minute. Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second.

c.Press the SELECT button once to set the pres-

ent time of day and advance to the next set up screen.

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SECTION1WATER FILTER START UP

C. PROGRAM

2.SET DAYS TO RECHARGE

This setting is the number of days the filter will go between recharges. The default setting is 2 days, with a maximum setting of 99.

THE TIMER

3.SET RECHARGE TIME

The filter is factory set to begin recharge at 12:00 AM. If a different recharge time is desired, or needed, do the following.

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a.Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the cor- rect number of days between recharges is shown in the display.

b.Press the SELECT button once to set the days to recharge and advance to the next set up screen.

See the chart below to determine the frequency of recharges. Find the number of people living in the household, and then going across the chart, find the number of days that the filter should be set for recharges.

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Press the UP or DOWN buttons until the cor- rect recharge time is shown in the display.

Press the SELECT keypad once to set the re- charge time and return the display to the nor- mal operating screen with the present time of day shown.

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SECTION1WATER FILTER START UP

D. SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water fil- ter clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the filter will not infect or contaminate your water suppl)5 and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shipping, storage, instal- ling and operating, bacteria could get into the fil- ter. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is sug- gested _ when installing.

1.The first time you sanitize your filter, be sure to do all steps in the installation manual, and on pages 1-2, 1-3 and 1-4 of this manual first.

NOTE; Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to "service" position.

in the filter brinewell. Replace the brinewell cover.

4.Press the RECHARGE button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge. This first recharge does several things.

???It draws the bleach into and through the filter to sanitize it.

???It fills the salt tank to the water level needed.

???It gets all the air out of the resin tank.

???It prepares the resin bed (see page 2- 4) for service and flushes residual chlorine from the filter.

2.Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail to fill the salt storage tank with up to 3 gallons of water.

1Remove the brinewell cover (FIG. 3) and pour about 3/4 ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of common 5.25%, unscented, household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail, Eagle, etc.)

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NOTE; This recharge takes about 2 hours.

<i) Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On some water supplies, the water filter may need periodic disinfecting.

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A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES

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For times you expect to use more water than usual, use the RECHARGE NOW feature.

Press the RECHARGE button and hold in for three seconds. "RECHARGE NOW" begins to flash in the display and a re- charge starts right away. You

will have filtered water when the

recharge is over in about two hours.

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When you return, press and release the RECHAR- GE button again to return the filter to service, and the correct time of day will show in the display. Remember to do this or the filter will not recharge

and you will soon have tannins in your water sup- ply.

NOTE: While in VACATION, the filter will go

An error code could appear in the faceplate dis- play if a problem occurs in the filter electronics. If you see and error code instead of the present time

of day, please call your local Sears Service Depart- ment for service.

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A. FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES

The default settings for fill (6:00 minutes), brine draw (80 minutes), backwash (12 minutes) and fast rinse (8 minutes) cycles of regeneration are factory set for maximum performance of the filter. Use the following procedures to check for correct cycle times, or to change if desired. However, only trained technicians should change the time set- tings.

FILL

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis- play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but- ton once to display the Fill time screen.

This setting should stay at the 6:00 minute fill time.

ADJUSTABLE BRINE DRAW

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis- play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but- ton twice to advance to the Brine Draw time adjust screen.

Using the UP or DOWN buttons, adjust the back- wash time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes.

ADJUSTABLE FAST RINSE

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis-

play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but- ton four times to advance to the Fast Rinse time

adjust screen.

Using the UP or DOWN buttons, adjust the fast rinse time from 0 minutes to 60 minutes.

TIMER "POWER- OUTAGE MEMORY"

If electrical power to the timer is interrupted, the

"memory" built into timer circuitry keeps time for

6 hours (nlinilnum) or more. The display is blank

and the filter will not regenerate. When electrical

power comes on, one of two things will happen.

Using the UP or DOWN buttons, adjust the brine draw time from 0 minutes to 255 minutes.

ADJUSTABLE BACKWASH

Press and hold the SELECT button until the dis-

play shows "000- -", then press the SELECT but- ton three times to advance to the Backwash time

adjust screen.

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1.The present time of day will show steady, meaning the timer has not lost time.

2.The display will show a time, but it will be flashing. The timer memory did not keep the time setting and must be reset (page 1-3). If you do not reset the time, regenerations will most likely be at the wrong time of day.

NOTE: The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer.

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NOTE: If the filter was in a recharge when power

was lost, it will now finish the cycle.

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B. FILTERED WATER, SERVICE AND REGENERATION

IMPORTANT: Sears water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system, but most often other water treating equipment is needed. Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing labo- ratory. If you need help, ask at your Sears store, or call the Kenmore Water Line, 1-800-426-9345.

TANNIN WATER

Water containing tannin has a yellowish cast (even after softening and/or filtering). Tannin can be an associated cause of yellow stains on washable fab- rics, china, and plumbing fixtures. Tannins (humic acids) are harmless organics, caused by the water passing through peaty soil and decaying vegeta- tion.

SERVICE

When the filter is providing filtered water, it is called "Service". During service, unfiltered water flows from the house main water pipe into the fil- ter. Inside the filter resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads. As unfil- tered tannin passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the tannin particles. It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals. Water without the tannin particles flows out of the filter.

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REGENERATION

FILL: Salt, dissolved in water is called brine. Brine is needed to clean the tannin particles from the resin beads. To make the brine, water flows into

the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown below.

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BRINING: During brining, the brine travels from the salt storage area, to the resin tank. Brine causes

the resin to release the tannin particles, and they are carried to the drain.

The nozzle and venturi create the suction to move the brine, maintaining a slow flow rate for maxi- mum cleaning.

After a period of time the resin becomes coated with tannin particles and it has to be cleaned. This cleaning is called regeneration. Regeneration is started at 12:00 AM (or other preselected time) by the timer, and consists of five cycles: (1) FILL, (2) BRINING, (3) BRINE RINSE, (4) BACKWASH, (5)

FAST RINSE.

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B. FILTERED WATER, SERVICE AND REGENERATION

BRINE RINSE: After a premeasured amount of

brine is used, the brine valve closes. Water flow

continues as during brining, except for the brine

draw. Tannin particles and brine are flushed from the resin tank to the drain.

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BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UP through the resin tank at a fast rate to flush iron minerals, dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain. The bed lifts and expands for maximum cleaning.

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FAST RINSE: Backwash is followed by as fast flow of water down through the resin tank (page 19). The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service.

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During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, unfiltered water goes

through the filter valve and to the house pipes, if a faucet is opened. However, you should not use HOT water, if possible, because the water heater

will refill with unfiltered water.

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resin bed lifted and expanded

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A. CHECKING THE SALT STORAGE LEVEL AND REFILLING

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an

empty space forms between the water and salt. Then salt will not dissolve in the water to make brine.

Use nugget or pellet water softener salt only. Do not use rock salts. They have dirt and sediments that will cause maintenance problems. Fill the tank from 1/2 to 3/4 fill. In humid areas where

salt bridging may be a problem, it is best to keep the salt level lower and to refill more often.

CAUTION: WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH

IRON REMOVING ADDITIVES - Some salts

have an additive to help keep the resin bed clean.

THIS ADDITIVE WILL RUIN THE TANNIN REMOVING RESIN ... SEE PAGE 4.

A SALT BRIDGE

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If the storage tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if you have a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge is under it. The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge.

Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank. Take a broom handle, or like tool, and CAREFULLY push it down into the salt, working

it up and down. If the tool strikes a hard object (be sure it's not the tank bottom), it's most likely a salt bridge. Carefully break the bridge with the tool.

Do not pound on the outside of the brine tank.

If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Then fill (about 1/2 full) the tank with nugget or pellet salt only.

BROOM HANDLE

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D. CLEANING THE

A clean nozzle and venturi (Figure 12) is a must for the filter to work right. This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc., the filter will not work and you will get unfiltered water.

Be sure the filter is in service cycle (no water pres- sure at nozzle and venturi), then turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing. Lift out the screen support and screen, then the nozzle and

venturi. Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean. If needed use a small brush to remove

iron or dirt. Also check and clean the gasket and flow plug if dirty.

Carefully replace all parts in the correct order. Lu- bricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease or Vase- line and place in position. Install and tighten the

cap, BY HAND ONLY. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

AND BREAK THE CAP OR HOUSING.

It is recommended that you clean the nozzle and venturi at least three times a year. Clean more often if you notice a difference in water quality.

NOZZLE AND VENTURI

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gasket align with the holes at the bottom of the nozzle &

venturi housing.

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CONCAVE SIDE DOWN

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E. KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING

If the filter is installed where it could freeze (sum- mer cabin, lake home, etc.) you must drain all wa- ter from it to stop possible damage caused by freezing. To drain the filter-

IiClose the shutoff valve on the house main wa-

ter pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2.Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to vent pressure in the filter.

3.Looking at Figure 13 on page 4-1, move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass. Close the inlet and outlet valves in a three valve by- pass system, and open the bypass valve.

4.Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet.

5.Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fit- ting, with drain hose attached, from the valve.

DO NOT LOSE THE BLACK RUBBER FLOW

PLUG AND RETAINER.

=Looking at page 11 in the installation manual, remove the plastic clips and pull the adaptors or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet.

1Move the filter close to the floor drain. SLOW-

LY and CAREFULLY (the filter is heavy) tip the filter over so the valve inlet and outlet are

over the drain. DO NOT REST THE FILTER

ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS

OR THEY WILL BREAK.

1Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches and hold until all water has drained. Leave

the filter laying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

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Plumbing bypass valve(s) in "bypass" 3osition.

Move stem in a single bypass valve to SERVICE. In a three valve bypass, open

the inlet and outlet valves, close the by- pass valve.

FILTER RECHARGES, BUT FILTERED

WATER SOMETIMES CONTAINS

TANNINS

Transformer unplugged at wall outlet, 3ower cable disconnected from electronic

board, fuse blown/circuit breaker popped, or circuit switched off.

Timer in the vacation "VAC" position

Timer not programmed for recharge.

An error code shows in the face plate dis- play.

Backwash flow washer plugged.

Drain hose plugged, kinked or bent.

Too few regenerations programmed.

Possible change in water conditions.

Using more water since timer was pro- grammed.

HOT water used while the filter is recharg- ing

Leaking faucet or toilet valve

Check for loss of power and correct. Re- set the time and use the RECHARGE

NOW feature, page 2-1. Also see "Elec- tric Power Outlet For Your Filter", page 17 in the installation manual.

Press the VACATION button once to re- turn the filter to service, see page 2-1.

See page 1-4 to program a recharge schedule.

See page 2-1.

Remove drain hose adaptor to clean, see pages 5-4 and 6-4.

Straighten hose, or remove and clean.

See page 1-4 to change recharge sche- dule.

See maximum limits, page 4-2.

See page 1-4 to program additional re- generation(s).

The water heater will refill with bypass iron water. Avoid using water during re- charges.

A small leak can waste hundreds of gal- lons of water in a few days. Fix plumbing leaks, and always fully close faucets.

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OTHER THINGS TO KNOW

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A. WIRING SCHEMATIC

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IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER FILTER. IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED, THE SER-

VICE TECHNICIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES.

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B. TROUBLESHOOTING

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

1. Does the time display show the correct time of day?

...If display is blank, check power source to the filter.

...If time is flashing, power was off for over two days. The filter resumes normal operation but re- charges occur at the wrong time.

2.Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be in SERVICE position (see Figure 13, page 4-1).

3.The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the filter inlet and outlet respectively.

4.Is the transformer plugged into a "live" grounded wall outlet, and the power cable fas- tened securely?

5.The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and

sharp bends.

If you do not find the problem after making the initial checks, do the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS on page NO TAG.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS

DIAGNOSTIC

1. To enter diagnostics, press and hold the SE- LECT button until (000- -) shows in the display.

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The letter (P) and dash or dashes indicate position switch operation. The letter shows if the switch is closed. A dash shows when the switch is open.

SWITCH

VALVE CYCLE STATUS

DISPLAYS

valve in service, fill, brine draw, backwash or fast rinse position

_ pvalve rotating from one position to another

Use the RECHARGE button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation.

While in this diagnostic screen, the following in- formation is available and may be beneficial tot various reasons. This information is retained by

the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate.

...Press the UP button to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power ap- plied.

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...Press the DOWN button to display the number

of regenerations initiated by this face plate since the model code number was entered.

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2. Press the SELECT button and hold for 3 seconds until the model code appears in the display.

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NOTE: For correct filter operation, the model code must be S tAn.

To reset the code, press the UP or DOWN buttons until the correct model code shows in the display.

3. Press the SELECT button to return the present time display. If the code was changed, make ALL the timer settings, page 1-3 and 1-4.

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B. TROUBLESHOOTING

MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTICS

Use the following procedures to advance the filter

valve through the regeneration cycles to check op- eration.

Remove the top cover to observe cam and switch operation during valve rotation.

DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY

1. Press and hold the RECHARGE button for 3 seconds until RECHARGE NOW flashes in the

display and the filter moves into the fill cycle.

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...If the motor does not run, check the motor and all wiring connections.

Check for fill water flow to the brine tank. If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstructed nozzle and venturi, fill flow plug or brine tubing.

2. After verifying fill, press the RECHARGE but- ton to move the valve into brining. A slow flow of water to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining the flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

If the unit does not draw brine, check for...

...dirty or defective nozzle and venturi

...nozzle and venturi not seated on the gasket, or gasket defective

...restriction in valve drain, causing a back- pres-

AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS

The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical systems (except input power). The face

sure (bends, kinks, elevated too high, etc.),

...obstruction in brine valve or brine tubing

...inner valve failure (obstructed rotor disc, wave washer defective, etc.)

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing con- tact of the water with salt.

3. Again press the RECHARGE button to move the valve into backwash. Look for a fast flow of

water from the drain hose (see specifications, page 4-1).

...An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis- tributor, backwash flow plug, or drain hose.

Be sure household water pressure (well system) is maintained at a minimum of 20 psi. Adjust the pump switch upward, if needed.

4. Press the RECHARGE button to move the filter

into fast rinse. Again, look for a drain flow rate about the same as backwash.

5. To return the filter to service, press the RE- CHARGE button once.

OTHER SERVICE

UNFILTERED WATER BYPASS (unfiltered water "bleeds" into filtered water supply.

1.Missing or defective o- ring(s) at resin tank to valve connection.

2.Defective rotor disc, seal or wave washer.

WATER LEAKS FROM DRAIN HOSE (during ser- vice)

1.Defective rotor disc, seal, or wave washer.

2.Defective o-ring on disc shaft.

plate monitors the electronic components and cir- cuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the face plate display.

POSSIBLE DEFECT

CODE

Err 01, Err 03

& Err 04

Err 05

wiring harness or connection to position switch / switch / valve defect causing high torque / motor inoperative

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C. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

IMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power???

To relieve pressure:

???.. THREE VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet and open a filtered water faucet??? Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve.

???.. SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position??? Loosen the three hex head screws (see @ in drawing) toward the backside 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.

SERVICING THE VALVE

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

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for scratches, chips or wear.

NOTE: If a 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,

round 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 two o-rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc. The center the rotor and disc, 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 postion.

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flow rate control) rotor&disc

o-ring

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nozzle and venturi seal

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 to- ward the valve cam.

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D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

SERVICE CYCLE

Unfiltered water enters the vane inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Unfiltered water is filtered as it passes through the resin bed, then enters the bottom distributor. Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet, to the house water pipes.

VALVE OUTLET ???

(FILTERED

WATER)

To begin a regeneration, the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor. The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit, when the valve reaches FILL position. As the rotor and disc rotates, the port opens for filtered water to fill through the venturi. Fill flow continues to the brine valve, and into the salt storage tank. Filtered water is still available to the house lines.

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D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

ROTOR & DISC

VENTURI

After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor. Flow continues out the top distributor and to the drain. Unfiltered water is available at the valve outlet.

When the brine valve closes RINSE brine from the resin

to end brine draw, water flow continues in the same directions to slowly bed and to the drain.

BACKWASH CYCLE

INLET

Timer/switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor & disc to place the valve in BACKWASH, stopping water flow to the nozzle. Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor, up through the bed, and out the top distributor to the drain. The fast flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting)

flushes dirt, sediments, deposits, remaining brine and hardness to the drain.

OUTLETDISTRIBUTOR

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D. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE

FAST RINSE CYCLE

ROTOR & DISC

POSITION SWITCH

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"'-'_BOTTOM

DISTRIBUTOR

During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor, to the drain.

The timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service, and as the valve rotates, the position switch lever drops to open the circuit. The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration.

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REPAIR PARTS

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REPAIR PARTS

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SECTION 6

Kenmore MODEL NO. 625.348261

REPAIR PARTS

KEY PART

KEY PART

NO, NO.

DESCRIPTION

NO, NO,

DESCRIPTION

17070412 Screw, #4 - 24 x 1 - 1/8 in.

27117816 Spacer

3 7030713 Switch

47077472 Expansion Pin

57074123 Screw, #10 14 x 2 in. (5 req'd)

107170262 O-ring Seal, 1-1/8 in. x 1-3/8 in.

117167659 Screen Support

127146043 Screen

137187772 Nozzle & Venturi, with Gasket

-7204362 Gasket only

147084607 Flow Plug (.15 gpm)

157095030 Cone Screen

161148800 Fill Flow Plug (.3gpm)

171202600 Nut- Ferrule

187081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing

-7137507 Nozzle & Venturi Assembly (includes key

nos. 9- 16&18) 19 7081201 Retainer

207170319 O-ring Seal, 1/4 in. x 3/8 in. (2 req'd)

217082053 Valve Body

227129889 Spring

237092642 Plug (Drain Seal)

247081764 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)

257170204 O-ring Seal, 3/8 in. x 9/16 in.

267134224 Rotor Seal

277170246 O-ring Seal, 3-3/8 in. x 3-5/8 in.

287170212 O-ring Seal, 3/4 in. x 15/16 in.

307129716 Seal Kit (Includes Key Nos. 24 - 29)

310900431 Hose Clamp

327024160 Drain Hose Adaptor

337170327 O-ring Seal, 5/8 in. x 13/16 in.

34 0501226 Flow Plug, Bkw. and E Rinse (.9 gpm) 35 7142942 Clip

367284964 Cam and Gear

370503288 Bearing

387288112 Motor Plate

390900857 Screw, #6 - 20 x 3/8 in. (2 req'd)

407285936 Motor - Includes Key No. 41

417131755 Screw, #6 - 20 x 7/8 in. (2 req'd)

420507369 installation Nut (2 req'd) ???

430507615 Installation Tube (2 req'd) ???

447170335 Washer (2 req'd) ???

457116713 Clip (2 req'd) ???

467248706 Ground Clamp Kit ???

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SECTION 6

NOTES

REPAIR PARTS

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NOTES

REPAIR PARTS

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