Sears Kenmore 625.348234 User's Manual
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1. 2B IMPORTANT FILTER APPLICATIONS Sears water filters are sometimes installed alone in the water system but most often other water treat ing equipment is needed Always be sure to have your water tested by a qualified testing laboratory If you need help ask at your Sears store or call Sears Water Line 1 800 426 9345 CLARIFYING FILTER A Sears Clarifying Filter takes sediments such as dirt sand silt clay and fine organic matter out of water You can see sediments in water by filling a clear drinking glass When held up to light you can see the particles floating in the water or settled to the bottom of the glass The filter is filled with filter aggregate mineral that traps and holds the sediments as the water flows through it The Clarifier is sometimes installed alone butis often followed by a water softener Besides softening the water the water softener catches sediments that may get through the filter NOTE If you will install the clarifying filter along with a Sears Solution Dispensing System read the dispensing system owners manual for treating a private well before installing NEUTRALIZER FILTER All water when chemically analyzed is either acid neutral or base alkaline To measure this the water is given a pH value between 0 and 14 Water is acid if the pHisfrom0to6 9 At7 the water is neutral and above that the water is alkaline Your Sears neutralizing filter treats acid water when th2. Disc 2 Parts not included with filter available from Sears Stock No 42 3441 27 SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 348234 Clarifier 625 348241 Neutralizer 625 348251 Taste amp Odor The model number of your water filter is found on the rating decal This decal is on the backside of the top cover When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following in formation Product Type Model Number Part Number Part Description Kenmore Water Filters For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7207218 2 99
3. INLET AND OUTLET Place the valve drain hose at the drain point and secure in place Return the plumbing bypass valve s to SERV ICE position Plug the transformer into the wall outlet The filter will complete the backwash cycle started in step 1 and will automatically return to service NOTE All new carbon mineral contains some smaller than normal particles called fines Backwashingthe filter removes the fines If after the backwash in step 15 is over fines are still in the filtered water repeat step 1 for added backwashing SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER 3D BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH Manual bypass valve s in bypass See FIG 8 page 18 Move stem in a position single bypass valve to SERVICE In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves close the bypass valve Transfomer unplugged at wall outlet power Check for loss of power and correct cable disconnected fuse blown circuit Reset the times and use the BACKWASH breaker popped or circuit switched off NOW feature see page 9 Also see Electric Power Outlet For Your Filter page 17 inthe installation manual Timer in the vacation VAC position Press the VACATION button once to return the filter to service see page 9 Timer not programmed for backwash See page 8 to program a weekly sched ule An error code shows in the
4. START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER 6 D PROGRAM THE TIMER 7 8 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 9 10 B FILTER APPLICATIONS 11 C FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND BACKWASH 12 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER A KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING 13 B ADDING MINERAL NEUTRALIZER FILTER 14 15 REPLACING MINERAL TASTE amp ODOR FILTER 16 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 18 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 19 B BACKWASH CYCLE TIMES 20 C DIAGNOSTICS 21 D QUICK CHECK TROUBLESHOOTING 22 E ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 23 F WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE I 24 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 25 27 SECTION 1 14 SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water filter Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Fail ure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water filter A Your water filter will improve your water as described on page 11 It will not soften water or remove iron It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink Also see the specifications on page 18 A Protect the filter and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty See page 13 PLEAS
5. face plate display See page 9 Backwash flow washer plugged See key No 38 page 26 and remove drain hose adaptor to clean Drain hose plugged kinked or bent Straighten hose or remove and clean LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HOUSE FAUCETS Well pump pressure switch set too low Adjust to a minimum of 20 psi Backwash needed more often to keep filter mineral clean See page 8 to program more backwashes See all conditions under Filter Will Not Backwash above FILTERED WATER CONTAINS SEDI MENTS IRON DIRT SAND ETC NEUTRALIZER FILTER ONLY FILTER WATER IS ACID OR PARTLY ACID Manual bypass valve s in bypass See above position NOTE Filter low on neutralite mineral Add new mineral see page 14 Trace plumbing to be sure faucet s is on filtered water service TASTE amp ODOR FILTER ONLY FILTERED WATER HAS BAD TASTE AND OR ODOR Manual bypass valve s in bypass See above position Activated carbon mineral bed is exhausted Replace mineral see page 16 NOTE Trace plumbing to be sure faucet s is on filtered water service 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS FIG 8 BYPASS VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC PULL STEM 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open inlet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Valve Close Inlet amp Outlet Valves Outlet Valve TYPE OF FILTERING MINERAL AMOUNT OF FILTERING MINERAL WAT
6. the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button 1 once The hour display continues to flash b Pressthe SET CLEAR button 4 until the pres ent hour of the day shows in the display Be sure AM for morning hours or PM for afternoon and evening hours shows NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 atatime to the correct hour Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second to the correct hour C Press button once to steady the hour display and minutes begin to flash Repeat step 1b to set the correct minutes d Press button again to steady the minute display day will begin flashing Figure 2 shows the timer set at 3 30 PM buttons Oy PRESENT TIME AND DAY 2 BACKWASH TIME BACKWASH DAY C4 SET CLEAR ON OFF VACATION HOLD BACKWASH NOW 2 SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK 8 Press the SET CLEAR button to set the present day of the week in the display NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the day display ahead 2 days each second b Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button 1 again to steady the entire display Figure 2 shows the timer set at TUesday EXAMPLE This drawing shows the present time of day at 3 30 PM and the present day on TUesday O PRESENT TIME AND DAY 2 BACKWASH TIME BACKWASH DAY SET CLEAR 5 ON OFF VACATION HOLD BACKWASH NO
7. 17 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 SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in aneat workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade practices Further 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 Compensation and Public Liabilility SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty becomes effective the date the merchandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts Water Filter Model No t Serial Number Date Installed Iron Content Parts Per Million Taste And Or Odor Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute Water Pressure Water Flow Rate tThe model number is on the rating decal located on the back of the filter top cover TABLE OF CONTENTS AAA 22 AU i 1 PAGE NO SECTION 1 FILTER
8. Because the neutralite does dissolve you have to add new mineral at least once each year and sometimes more often see page 14 TASTE AND ODOR FILTER The taste and odor filteris filled with activated carbon As water flows into and DOWN through the filter FIG 5 the tastes and or odors are adsorbed and held by the carbon Water without bad tastes or odors goes into the house pipes When the activated carbon no longer takes the tastes and or odors out of the water you must replace it see page 16 The carbon usually lasts for up to 1 year and sometimes longer It depends on how much water you use and how much taste and or odor is in the water FILTERED WATER SERVICE AND BACKWASH BACKWASH Backwash is a reverse or UPWARD fast flow of water through the filter The fast upward flow flushes dirt sediment iron etc from the mineral bed and to the drain The bed is lifted and expanded for good cleaning The bed is also mixed to remove any channels water flow may have formed through the mineral Following backwash water again changes direction to flow downward through the bed at a fast rate The mineral bed is repacked and prepared for return to service FILTERED WATER OUT WATER IN BYPASS WATER OUT WATER Mineral h IN Bed BACKWASH 25 minutes FILTERED Mineral WATER OUT WATER Bed f IN FAST RINSE 5 minutes 12 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER 3A KEEP THE
9. E READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POS SIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER IN CLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUTLET A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before removing outer valve covers SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP 1B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Reter to the Installation Manual part no 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 w 15 the house water flow going INTO the filter valve INLET Trace piping to be sure page 9 v 15 the plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for SERVICE See FIG 8 page 18 of this manual Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow page 14 v 15 the filter power cable connected to the transformer and is the transformer plugged into an inside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet page 17 Be sure to restart the water heater page 18 SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP 1C Care is taken at the factory to keep yo
10. ER PRESS LIMITS Min Max MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MINIMUM WELL PUMP CAPACITY MIN PIPE SIZE TO FILTER BACKWASH FLOW RATE SERVICE FLOW RATE CAPACITY At 35 psi inlet water pressure Inlet Qutlet 55 139 6 cm 49 124 5 cm an ON Mineral Tank Nominal Size 10 dia x 47 high CLARIFIER NEUTRALIZER TASTE amp ODOR 625 348234 625 348241 625 348251 Aggregate Neutralite Activated Carbon 1 0 Cu Ft 028 Cu M 20 to 125 PSI 1 4 to 8 4 KG Sq Cm 120 F 48 9 C 270 Gal Hr 1022 Liter Hr 3 4 In 19MM 4 5 Gal Min 17 Liter Min See Rating Decal on Filter 18 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION Eeen a O _ I III l III II CW l 5A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER FILTER IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED THE SERVICE TECHNI CIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING 6 PAGES WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BOARD TRANSFORMER 24VAC 110 VAC FACE PLATE TIMER C3 PRESENT TIME AND DAY 2 BACKWASH TIME 3 BACKWASH DAY SET CLEAR ON OFF___VACATION HOLD BACKWASH NOW 19 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION Factory set cycle times BACKWASH 5B correct cycle times NOTE Removing from electrical power varies from 6 to 15 BACKWASH CYCLE TIMES hours resets timer to factory programming DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY I w 1 Press and hold entire display co
11. FILTER FROM FREEZING If the filter is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the filter 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water 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 FIG 8 on page 18 move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet 5 Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fitting go with drain hose attached from the valve DO NOT LOSE THE BLACK RUBBER FLOW PLUG AND RETAINER Remove the plastic clips see key 41 page 26 and pull the adaptors or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet Move the filter close to the tloor drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY the filter is heavy tip the filter over so the valve inlet and outlet are over the drain Allow water to drain from tank DO NOT REST THE FILTER ON THE INLET AND OUT LET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK Tip 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 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER 3B The neutralite mineral is slowly dissolved to neutral ize acid in
12. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 348234 Clarifier 625 348241 Neutralizer 625 348251 Taste amp Odor Kenmore Water Filters Caution Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Warranty Operating Instructions Before First Use of Start Up Setting Timer This Product How It Works If you have questions when installing operating or main Care Of taining your filter and when setting the timer call this 4 Specifications toll free number 1 800 426 9345 Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY I A E SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER FILTER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER For one year from the date of purchase when this water filter is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in materials or workmanship in this water filter FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For five years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water filter tank free of charge if the tank develops 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 8
13. SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTERS Clarifier Model No 625 348234 Neutralizer Model No 625 348241 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348251 PARTS LIST KEY PART x NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7082087 Wave Washer 7170212 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7170238 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 7085263 Valve Cover 7074123 Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req 7077472 Expansion Pin 7030713 Switch 7117816 Spacer 7070412 Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 7112997 Ground Clamp Kit 7081201 Clip Nozzle amp Venturi 7100940 Plug 7170319 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req 7111941 Small Parts Bag Includes all items marked with O 7129716 Seal Kit Incl Key Nos 48 51 52 53 56 and 57 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7131755 Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req 7133008 Motor 0900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req 7117808 Motor Plate 0503288 Bearing 7113927 Cam and Gear 7142942 Clip Drain 7030585 Washer Retainer 0509537 Flow Plug 7170327 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 7141239 Drain Hose Adaptor 7116713 Clip 2 req O 0507369 Installation Nut 2 req 2 0507615 Installation bs 2 req 2 7170335 Washer 2 req 2 2207800 Installation Adaptor 2 req 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 7082053 Valve Body 7081764 Seal Not illustrated 7129889 Spring 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7170204 O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 7134224 Rotor Seal 7170246 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 7199232 Rotor amp
14. W continued SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP AAA A A A A U UU Y UU U U T ll lI 1D PROGRAM THE TIMER 3 SET DAYS OF BACKWASH IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTENER OR OTHER AUTOMATIC FILTER good water flow rate is needed for proper recharging and or backwashing of all water conditioners To help assure good water flow you should offset the timers on each conditioner so recharges do not occur on the same days or at the same time Most Sears water softeners are factory set many are adjustable to recharge from 2 00 to 4 00 am Set the filter to backwash on different days or Set the filter to backwash either before or after other equipment or Offset the timers on all equipment to begin recharges on backwashes at 12 00 2 00 and 4 00 AM or 1 00 3 00 and 5 00 AM etc Read the BACKWASHING GUIDE for your type of filter b Press the BACKWASH DAY BUTTON 3 AND SUnday begins to flash If you want backwashes on Sunday from guide press the SET CLEAR button 4 to display ON If you do not want Sunday backwashes press button 4 to display OFF NOTE The timer is factory programmed to backwash on Monday Wednesday and Saturday C Press button again to display a flashing MOnday As you did in step b above press button 4 to display ON for backwash on Mon day or OFF for no backwash on Monday d Press button 3 for every day of the week each time using button 4 to displ
15. ater enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the mineral tank The water is filtered as it passes through the mineral bed then enters the bottom distributor Filtered water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house DISTRIBUTOR filtered water pipes BACKWASH CYCLE FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC PLUG ROTOR amp DISC ums doo T SN A GAN g E TOP S 3 VALVE INLET JUTLET TOP OUTLET POSITION SWITCH POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM AE DISTRIBUTOR Timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The fast flow to place the valve in BACKWASH Water is routed down and of water downward through the mineral bed flushes any re out the bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top maining sediments to the drain The mineral bed is packed and distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug prepared for return to service in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments and iron deposits to the drain The solid state timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position switch lever During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in ser flow enters the mineral tank thro
16. ay ON for back wash or OFF no backwash as needed e After setting ON or OFF for Saturday press button to return the present time in the display 2 SET TIME OF BACKWASH The filter is factory set to begin backwashes at 12 00 AM ending at about 12 40 AM If a different backwash time is desired or needed see note under step 3 do the following a Press the BACKWASH TIME button 2 once to display a flashing 12 00 AM the factory setting b Press the SET CLEAR button 4 until the desired backwash starting time shows in the display NOTE Press button 4 and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour at a time Or hold button 4 to move the display ahead 2 hours each second C Press button 1 to return the present time BACKWASHING GUIDE CLARIFIER FILTER The clarifier needs backwashing when you can see sediments in the water or when faucet water pressure drops When that happens depends on how much sedimentis in the water supply and how much water your household uses You canusethe following table as a guide WATER CONDITION BACKWASHES PER WEEK normal sediments dirt etc normal sediments dirt etc WITH iron high sediments dirt etc high sediments dirt etc WITH iron NOTE The timer is factory programmed for Monday Wednesday and Saturday recharge NEUTRALIZER TASTE amp ODOR FILTERS The filter mineral bed will trap and hold some dirt sediments iron etc that may be
17. display instead of the present time of day please call your ifa problem occurs in the filter elec local Sears Service Department for service tronics If you see an error code Continued SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS 2A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY Ifelectri 2 The display will show a time but it will be cal power to the timer goes off the memory builtinto flashing The timer memory did not keep the timer circuitry keeps all settings for 5 hours mini time settings and they must be reset pages 7 mum or more The display is blank and the filter will and 8 notbackwash When electrical power comes on 1 of 2 things will happen The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer 1 The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all settings NOTE NOTE When power comes on the flashing display returns to a time of 12 00 AM Sunday then begins to keep time again If you do not reset all time settings the filter will backwash 3 days each week However backwash will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time Ifthe filter was in a backwash when power was lost it will now finish the cycle If the filter was in a backwash when power went off the valve will return to service position without finishing the cycle To start another backwash use BACKWASH NOW page 9 10 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS
18. e assembly and retain ing clamps DOUBLE CHECK TO BE SURE CLAMPS AND RETAINERS ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN PLACE 11 Referring to your installation manual reconnect thefiltertothe plumbing BESURE THE PLUMB ING IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE IN THE VALVE INLET AND OUTLET 12 Place the valve drain hose at the drain point and secure in place 13 Return the plumbing bypass valve s to SERV ICE position 14 Plug the transformer into the wall outlet The filter will complete the backwash cycle started in step 1 and will automatically return to service SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER 3C REPLACING MINERAL TASTE 8 ODOR FILTER Average lite of the activated carbon mineral bed is about 1 year see page 12 It s time to replace the bed when the tastes and or odors begin to return in the water supply Do the following STEPS TO REPLACE MINERAL Press the face plate BACKWASH NOW button 5 and hold for 3 seconds until RCHG begins to flash in the display When water begins to flow from the valve drain hose place the bypass valve s in BYPASS position see FIG 8 page 18 CAUTION BE SURE TODO STEPS 1 AND2 AS INSTRUCTED TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN THE TANK 3 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Carefully pull the 2 clips key 41 page 26 at the inlet and outlet fittings Slide the adaptors or bypass valve from the filter valve Referring to FIG 7 page 14 remove the clamp retain
19. e pH is from 6 0 to 6 7 A Sears Cartridge Filter with a Phosphate Crystal Cartridge is often used to treat water with a pH of 6 8 to 6 9 Acid water shortens the life of iron pipe corrodes copper and brass pipe and makes green stains on plumbing fixtures In time it will even etch porcelain enamel The filter has a special mineral Neutralite that raises the pH of the water to help reduce these acid water problems TASTE amp ODOR FILTER A Sears taste amp odor filter removes most tastes odors and certain organic colors from water Bad tastes and odors come from many different causes Often one causes the other The activated carbon bed in the taste amp odor filter has a great ability for taking tastes and odors out of water NOTE If your water has hydrogen sulfide rotten egg taste or odor be sure to get a qualified testing laboratories recommendation for proper treatment SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS A E 2C SERVICE CLARIFIER FILTER During service FIG 5 water goes into the filter and DOWN through the bed of mineral The mineral takes the dirt sand silt clay and other sediments out ofthe water and holds itinthe bed Clear clean water goes out of the filter and into the house pipes NEUTRALIZER FILTER As low pH acid water flows DOWN through the filter neutralite mineral is slowly dissolved to raise the pH The neutralized or non acid water then flows into the house water pipes
20. e tank Lift upward to remove the valve 14 ADDING MINERAL NEUTRALIZER FILTER MEASURING FREEBOARD ADDING MINERAL bottom distributor shroud freeboard 19 minimum resin tank mineral mineral 1 4 used bed mineral 1 2 used mineral 3 4 used sand gravel FIG 7 A valve 7 S assembly 1 outer 6 3 N A covers hu 4 n Ces clamp ua section 2 clamp o ring seal THICK 2 7 8 D x 3 1 4 O D retainer 2 o ring seal ey 27 13 16 1 D x 1 1 16 O D al top f distributor o ring seal Co 2 3 4 LD x 3 O D bottom distributor SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR FILTER 3B ADDING MINERAL NEUTRALIZER FILTER 6 Remove the o rings 3 and top distributor from the top of the tank 7 To make room for the new mineral use a hose to siphon water from the tank 8 Using a large neck funnel add new mineral into the tank IMPORTANT DO NOT ADD MINERAL INTO THE BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR Temporarily plug the distributor tube to prevent accidental mineral spills into it DO NOT OVERFILL the tank Freeboard area see FIG 6 is needed for proper backwashing If you have mineral remaining you can use it the next time you refill the tank 9 Use water to flush the tank top opening Then replace the top distributor and 3 o rings Be sure to locate o ring seals correctly FIG 7 10 Carefully install the valv
21. ers 2 and clamp sections 2 that hold the valve to the tank Lift upward to remove the valve Remove the o rings 3 and top distributor from the top of the tank Next to a floor drain carefully tip the tank over catching the used carbon in a burlap sack or other suitable container Remove the bottom distributor assembly and flush the inside of the tank with water CAUTION HANDLE THE TANK CAREFULLY FULLOF WATER AND CARBON IT IS VERY HEAVY DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT IT BY YOURSELF DO NOT DROP AND BREAK THE TANK 8 Stand the tank upright and replace the bottom distributor assembly Temporarily plug the top end of the distributor use rag etc to prevent accidental mineral spills into it 9 Using a large neck funnel FIG 6 first add 17 lbs of gravel followed by 10 Ibs of filter sand Next add the 1 cu ft of activated carbon Use water sparingly to assist carbon flow through the funnel NOTE Be sure the bottom distributor is centered in the tank while adding mineral 10 Use water to flush the tank top opening Then replace the top distributor and 3 o rings Be sure to locate o ring seals correctly FIG 7 page 14 Carefully install the valve assembly and retain ing clamps DOUBLE CHECK TO BE SURE CLAMPS AND RETAINERS ARE SECURELY FASTENED IN PLACE Referring to your installation manual reconnect the filter to the plumbing BE SURE THE PLUMB ING IS HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE IN THE VALVE
22. g NOT IN SERVICE POSITION 1 Wiring harness has loose connections or defective 2 Switch defective 3 Valve motor inoperative IN SERVICE POSITION TEST WATER AT FILTERED WATER FAUCET CLOSEST TO FILTER NO SEDIMENTS IN WATER Filter regenerated since customer called Check for correct regeneration pro gramming Investigate reason for power loss Be sure out let for filter cannot be Switched off POWER OKAY FACE PLATE DEFECTIVE REPAIR AS NEEDED Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify pro per function WATER CONTAINS SEDIMENTS CHECK PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING OK FOR FAMILY NEEDS 1 Leaking faucet or stoo 2 Filtered water used at outside faucets 3 Other unusual fil tered water usage TOO FEW BACK WASHES PRO GRAMMED REPROGRAM 00 MANUAL ADVANCE TO FILL CYCLE CHECK FILL FLOW TO SOLUTION BOTTLE t Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify proper function Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify proper function FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT BE SURE THE VALVE IS SERVICE POSITION OBSERVE VALVE CYCLE INDICATOR WHEN REPLACING THE FACE PLATE If after installing and programming the replacement face plate the valve is not in M S gt gt SERVICE service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedure
23. in your water supply To flush them from the mineral bed 1 backwash each week is recommended Back wash also stirs the mineral bed which helps to keep water flowing through the entire bed instead of forming a channel SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER FILTER WORKS 2A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES BACKWASH NOW FIG 3 For times you expect to use more water than usual use the BACKWASH NOW feature Press the O BACHWASH NOW HOLD button 5 and hold in for TaS PRESENTTIME AND DAY 3 seconds RCHG begins to flash in the display and m 4 45 2 BACKWASH TIME a backwash starts right away You will have filtered Be 3 vidas water when the backwash is over in about 35 minutes 4 SET CLEAR ON OFF VACATION HOLD BACKWASH NOW VACATION The day you leave on vacation FIG 4 or other long absence press DO NOT HOLD IN the ON OFF VACATION button 5 VAC begins to flash in the display FIG 4 The timer will keep time but the filter will not backwash and waste water O prre PEE 2 BACKWASH TIME NOTE BACKWASH DAY To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s FIG 8 page 18 ON OFF VACATION When you return press the VACATION button again to return the filter to service and the correct time of day in the display Remember to do this or the filter will not backwash to keep the mineral bed clean ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the faceplate
24. l 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 2 o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc Then 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 TIGHTENINGTHESCREWS INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR THEN TURN THE ROTOR CLOCKWISE ONLY TO SERVICE POSITION spacer pL switch lt lt 23 ROTARY VALVE SERVICE valve cam and gear flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control rotor amp disc o ring Wear Strip rotor seal r r ain seal PAS nozzle and venturi seal Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern Ifa 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 valve cam SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5F WATER FLOW THROUGH THE FILTER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE POSITION SWITCH b N VALVE INLET UNFILTERED WATER VALVE OUTLET top FILTERED WATER gt lt DISTRIBUTOR Hard unfiltered w
25. m using trade names such as Perchloron and HTH 5 N SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER Be sure the valve inlet is clean for a good sealing surface for the valve adaptor o ring Then reconnect plumbing to the filter AFTER INSTALLING THE LARGE PLASTIC CLIP PULL OUTWARD ON THE VALVE ADAPTOR TO BE SURE IT S PROPERLY HELD IN PLACE SLOWLY reposition the bypass valve s to serv ice FIG 8 page 18 Open the nearest filtered water faucet until you can smell chlorine then close Again put the bypass valve s in bypass posi tion Allow the filter to stand idle for about 45 minutes while the chlorine sanitizes After the 45 minutes return the bypass valve s to service Then press face plate button 5 to start a backwash While the filter completes this automatic backwash and fast rinse takes about 35 minutes turn to page 7 and make the timer settings When the backwash fast rinse is over water flow to drain stops open filtered water faucets until chlorine odor is gone then close the faucets Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water Supplies the water filter may need periodic disinfecting SECTION 1 WATER FILTER START UP 1D PROGRAM THE TIMER display When the transformer is plugged into the electrical outlet 12 00 AM SUnday began to flash in the time display Set the time of day present day of week and days time of backwash as follows 1 SET TIME OF DAY a Press
26. mes on 2 5 2 2 00 shows mean 5 ing 2 cycle not used and 0 minutes a If 2 00 does show go to step b If other than 2 00 2 00 to 2 15 press 14 until 2 00 shows 3 Press 2 3 25 shows mean Tad ing 3 cycle backwash and 25 minutes a 1f3 25 does show go to step 4 b It other than 3 25 3 00 to 3 30 3 press 4 until 3 25 shows 0 20 25 min FAST RINSE NOTE 5 min Do the following to check for If the water supply has no iron and low sediment content a shorter backwash time could be adequate and will conserve water On other water supplies the filter may require a backwash longer than 25 minutes 4 Press 4 05 shows meaning 4 cycle fast rinse and 5 minutes If 4 05 does show go to step 5 If other than 4 05 400 to 4 30 press 4 until 4 05 shows Press 2 18 88 shows Press 4 to return present time and day SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5C AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power The face plate monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunc DIAGNOSTICS The chart below shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SET CLEAR button SET CLEAR remai
27. ng 5 while valve is rotating has no affect A slow flow indicates an obstructed top distribu tor backwash flow plug drain hose or iron fouled mineral bed Press 5 to move filter into back wash Look for a fast flow of water from drain hoses Press 5 to move filter into fast rinse Again look for fast drain flow To return filter to service press 5 2524 SQ MO TU WE TTA SA Press 3 to display 18 88 Press 4 to return present time and day SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5D QUICK CHECK TROUBLESHOOTING NEUTRALIZER FILTER ALL FILTERS TASTE amp ODOR FILTER FILTERED WATER IS ACID FILTERED WATER CONTAINS SEDIMENTS FILTERED WATER HAS TASTE LOW pH SAND SILT DIRT ETC OR IRON AND OR ODOR RON IN WATER REQUIRES OTHER WATER CONDITIONING HAVE WATER ANALYZED OF ACTIVATED CARBON NEEDS REPLACEMENT NEEDS REFILL OF NEUTRALITE MINERAL MINERAL VISUAL CHECKS 1 Is raw water pipe plumbed to valve inlet 2 Is plumbing bypass valve s in service 3 Is valve drain hose unobstructed TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY TIMER DISPLAY BLANK Check electrical power to timer outlet transformer power cable all connec tions OBSERVE VALVE CAM POSITION Electrical power was off Reset ail timer programmin
28. ns operational so the tion occurs an error code ap E J service person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE pears in the face plate display DIAGNOSTICS to further isolate the defect POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY E 1 motor inop wiring harness or connection to switch switch face plate E 2 E 3 face plate E 4 face plate position switch PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer defect 3 Plug in transformer 2 Correct 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC Use the following procedures to advance filter valve through recharge cycles to check operation Remove top cover to observe valve rotation DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 1 Press and hold 4 for 3 seconds E 8 88 until 18 88 displays 2 Press 3 to display position P switch open or closed indicator If valve is in service backwash or fast rinse see markings on cam under mo tor display will show meaning the position switch is open While the valve is rotating from one cycle to another the display shows P meaning the posi tion switch is closed 21 NOTE While in manual advance the time display automati cally returns to the present time of day if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes 3 Toadvance valve press 5 each time you want to move into next cycle Pressi
29. s page 21 With the BACKWASH NOW button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position 4 RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer Vinci indicator NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service 22 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5E 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 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 3 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 Phil lips 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 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 sea
30. the water see page 12 If the filter was never serviced all the mineral would dissolve How fastitdissolves depends on how much water is used the pH of the water and other supply conditions Add new mineral see below about 6 months after installation Before you add new mineral use a yard stick or tape rule to measure the distance down to the top of the mineral bed figure 6 If the measurement is 32 or less over half of the mineral bed remains You could wait 9 or 10 months before adding mineral the next time However if distance to the bed is 38 or more less than 1 4 of the mineral remains and adding more mineral every 5 months may be better Use this measurement procedure each time to adjust your mineral adding intervals to changing water use patterns and other conditions STEPS TO ADD MINERAL 1 Press the face plate BACKWASH NOW button 5 and hold for 3 seconds until RCHG begins to flash in the display 2 When water begins to flow from the valve drain hose place the bypass valve s in BYPASS position see FIG 8 page 18 CAUTION BE SURE TO DO STEPS 1 AND2 AS INSTRUCTED TO RELIEVE WATER PRESSURE IN THE TANK 3 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet 4 Carefully pull the 2 clips key 41 page 26 at the inlet and outlet fittings Slide the adaptors or bypass valve from the filter valve Referring to FIG 7 remove the clamp retainers 2 and clamp sections 2 that hold the valve to th
31. ugh the top distributor and vice until the timer initiates the next regeneration 24 SECTION 6 14 VALVE COVER SCREWS 2 See page 26 7105047 7092202 7088855 7170270 7170254 7170296 7088033 7176292 0900300 7146093 7084330 7118333 7095373 7144449 7103972 0900291 7141530 7144431 7092210 7026196 0505647 3423699 3424509 0501783 7124415 7207213 7146611 VALVE ASSEMBLY See page 22 25 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTERS Clarifier Model No 625 348234 Neutralizer Model No 625 348241 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348251 Bottom Distributor amp Standpipe Mineral Tank Top Distributor O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 Clamp Retainer 2 req Clamp Section 2 req Screw 14 40 x 1 4 2 req Face Plate Timer Power Cord Wire Harness Transformer 24V 10VA Top Cover Screw 8 x 7 16 4 req Screw 48 32 x 3 8 2 req Cover Bracket Bottom Cover Shroud Base styrotoam Filter Agg Model No 625 348234 Neutralite Model No 625 348241 Act Carbon Model No 625 348251 Filter Sand 10 lbs Gravel 17 lbs Owners Manual Installation Manual not illustrated SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTERS Clarifier Model No 625 348234 Neutralizer Model No 625 348241 Taste amp Odor Model No 625 348251 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS
32. ur water filter clean and sanitary Materials used to make the filter will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the filter this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing begins to flash in the display AM RCHG 12 00 SU 12 00 AM began to flash when the transformer was plugged in Water will begin to run from the drain hose as the filter valve moves into backwash position 1 Press and HOLD button on the face plate until RCHG After 5to 10 minutes press 5 again to move the filter valve into fast rinse position water stops then begins to run from drain hose again 2 about 2 minutes PUT THE BYPASS VALVE S IN BYPASS POSITION SEE FIG 8 PAGE 18 Then press button 5 once again to return the filter valve to service position Doing this re leases water pressure in the filter 3 Carefully remove the large plastic clip at the filter valve inlet see Key No 41 page 26 Pull the valve adaptor from the filter inlet NOTE If bypass valve Sears Stock No 42 3437 is installed orif plumbing is too rigid to move also disconnect the outlet side and move the filter away from plumbing 4 Put 1 teaspoon 0 1 ounce of calcium hypo chlorite into the valve inlet as far as possible NOTE You can buy calcium hypochlorite in tablet or granu lar for
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