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1. flow plug Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the L a rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH stopping 7 NNI es r a water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the su ATL drain bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top 2t ZA rigs distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow aes it 1 plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron bypass deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain hard water to valve A outlet Pa H y il 25 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water POSITION to valve outlet SWITCH D gt LC During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The solid state 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 26 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION NOTES 27 SECTION 6 REPAIR
2. from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank POSITION SWITCH 4 2 bottom distributor Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes FILL CYCLE from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor J X resin tank POSITION SWITCH To Valve Outlet soft water bottom distributor 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 SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 24 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE venturi
3. resin bed lifted and expanded 5 FAST RINSE Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FIG 8 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes VATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE soft water hard water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration hard water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is opened hard water is there for your needs However you should not use HOT water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The softener regenerates from 2 00 AM to about 4 00 AM you can change this time see page 7 In most homes 2 4 AM is a time when not much water is used if any If you get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating change the time setting Set the recharge start time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 7 Then regeneration will start and end that much earlier and your water heater will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened EL
4. 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 SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 24 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE venturi nozzle brine from salt storage tank bypass hard water to valve outlet BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES drain from Valve Inlet hard water POSITION SWITCH 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 Hard water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE
5. 4A FIG 12 BYPASS VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC SINGLE BRASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open Inlet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Valve Close Inlet amp Outlet Valves Outlet Valve MODEL NO 625 348420 NOTE DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS INCHES CM A Tank Height 40 1 4 1022 B Resin Tank Diameter nominal 8 20 3 C Resin Tank Height nominal 101 6 D__Inlet Outlet Height 41 1 2 105 4 E Overall Height 116 8 Length 19 1 2 49 5 F2 Width 16 1 2 41 9 Distance between inlet outlet 3 3 8 8 6 center lines TIMER SR CODE SR17 Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page 28 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW gpm 3 MINIMUM MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE psi 20 120 MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE F 120 MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS gpg 90 MAXMUM CLEAR WATER IRON ppm 3 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER TYPE OF SALT NEEDED Nugget Pellet ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT Pure evaporated compacted water softener s
6. PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 6 hours When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep you water soft However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener electronics If you see an error code instead of the time of day please call you local Sears Service Department for service IF YOU NEED HELP ON THE USE OF THE TIMER FEATURES CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 10 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water it is called Service During service hard water flows through the house main water pipe and into the softener Inside of the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 4 As hard water passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals Water wi
7. nozzle brine from salt storage tank bypass hard water to valve outlet BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES drain from Valve Inlet hard water POSITION SWITCH 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 Hard water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH CYCLE flow plug Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the L a rotor amp disc to place the valve in BACKWASH stopping 7 NNI es r a water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the su ATL drain bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top 2t ZA rigs distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow aes it 1 plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron bypass deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain
8. the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display Kenmore Demand Water Softener SELECT button reaches 1 using the DOWN button or the highest hardness setting using the UP button 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY NOTE If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the dis play press the SELECT button FIG 1 until they do B Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure AM shows NOTE Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Pressing and holding the buttons changes the time 32 minutes each second SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER M Press the SELECT button once to display 15 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hard ness of your water supply is on Hr your water analysis report Be sure HARDNESS to enter water test results on page 2 for future reference NOTE If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to tbe bardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 25 for your bardness number 15 gpg hardness 2ppmironx5 10 10 times 25 HARDNESS NUMBE
9. ON OFF HOLD button Recharge Tonight Now When the transformer is plugged in the model code SRI7 shows in the face plate display for a few seconds followed by a test number example 53 0 After the test number 12 00 AM begins to flash PRESENT TIME and RECHARGE TONIGHT show at the bottom of the display ETE PRESENT TIME NOTE If SR is flashing in the display press the UP button FIG 1 until SR17 shows Then press the SELECT button to display the flashing 12 00 AM If other than SR17 shows when the transformer is plugged in please see page 17 to reset SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example in setting the hardness step 2 the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display Kenmore Demand Water Softener SELECT button reaches 1 using the DOWN button or the highest hardness setting using the UP button 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY NOTE If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the dis play press the SELECT button FIG 1 until they do B Press the UP DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnig
10. pounds per square inch ppm parts per million SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener If repairs are needed the service technician must have the information on the following pages For telephone assistance call toll free 1 800 426 9345 WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BOARD TRANSFORMER 24V lt AC 110 VAC NC o POSITION SWITCH fet eve at NO UP button Sears Water Line dis pl ay for Customer Assistance Kenmore 1 800 426 9345 RECHARGE TONIGHT Demand Water Softener RECHARGE NOW ON OFF HOLD button SELECT button DOWN Recharge Tonight Now button ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER If display is blank check power source to the i ped hae Danke Cheek pore 6 Is there salt in the storage tank softener Iftime is flashing power was off for over 6 hours 7 Is the brine tubing connected See water flow The softener resumes normal operation but regen diagrams erations occur at the wrong time If an error code Example Err 03 shows in the face S ethe pine Dee Rage day plate display go to Automatic Electronic Diagnos 9 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the tics hardness setting Be sure it is the correct setting for 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in Full Service the household s wat
11. 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM RECHARGE TIME setting the softener begins regen eration see pages 11 and 12 at 2 00 AM ending no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see AUTOMATIC BY PASS page 13 If a different RECHARGE TIME setting would be better for your household do the following B Press the U P DOWN Y buttons to set the desired RECHARGE starting hour Be sure to observe the AM PM as you did when setting the time of day NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the display 1 hour Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second Press the SELECT button once again to return the present time steady of day and RECHARGE TONIGHT in the display we nu Es RECHARGE TONIGHT IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIMER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SEE PAGE 10 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener 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 softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing 1 The first
12. Is there salt in the storage tank softener Iftime is flashing power was off for over 6 hours 7 Is the brine tubing connected See water flow The softener resumes normal operation but regen diagrams erations occur at the wrong time If an error code Example Err 03 shows in the face S ethe pine Dee Rage day plate display go to Automatic Electronic Diagnos 9 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the tics hardness setting Be sure it is the correct setting for 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in Full Service the household s water supply Make a hardness test position of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Press SELECT twice more to return the time of day display 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener valve inlet and outlet respectively 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded If you do not find the problem after making initial checks wall outlet and is the power cable fastened securely do the Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics and the 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp Manual Advance Regeneration Check bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 19 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate computer has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power a
13. cam gear with Molykote grease or other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient the switch as shown with the lever toward the cam valve cam amp gear 9 AN trip flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control rotor amp disc SEE NOZZLE o ring ASSEMBLY wear strip SERVICE i SECTION 3 Dy seal rem rotor seal a oda 290 A drain seal nozzle amp Rc venturi seal 00 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor To Valve Outlet soft water resin tank POSITION SWITCH 4 2 bottom distributor Hard water enters the valve inlet port Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes FILL CYCLE from Valve Inlet hard water top distributor J X resin tank POSITION SWITCH To Valve Outlet soft water bottom distributor
14. fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the softenerto rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test To return the softener to service press ON OFF HOLD BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT Distance from top of resin tank to top of resin bed FREEBOARD Resin Tank Resin Bed 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 the 3 hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out Catch the 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 replacement is needed be sure to use the current replacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position Lubricat
15. in Maintenance Agreement or to inquire formation about an existing Agreement Product Tvpe Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Model Nami a 1 800 827 6655 Part Number Part Description SE RS America s Repair ANCES Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7194127 12 97
16. in warm water until clean If needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not over tighten and break the cap or housing CLEANING THE NOZZLE amp VEN TURI O ring Seal Screen Support Screen Nozzle amp Venturi a o 1 Gasket tn NOTE Be sure holes ue gasket align with the holes atthe bottom of the nozzle amp venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle amp Venturi lt Housing INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some clear water iron See maximum allowed in the specifications on page 18 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener will not remove any iron which makes the water cloudy Or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron filter or other equipment is needed Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems If your water supply has clear wate
17. tank its most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank You may damage the tank If the wrong kind of salt was the cause of the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 14 SALT BRIDGE push tool into salt bridge to break pencil mark broom handle go water level SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Sears water softener looking nice apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year When dusty wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling NOTE Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives They may scratch and dull the surface NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 10 is a must for the softener 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 softener will not work and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the softener top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi Then holding the housing tightly with 1 hand turn the cap off Do not lose the large o ring seal Lift out the screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts
18. using flashlight observe fill water entering the tank If it does not enter the tank look for an ob structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tub ing or brine valve riser pipe CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 16 6 liters BRINE RINSE 11 4 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 4 amp 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters 2 After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD button to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact A If the softener does not draw brine nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gas ket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine draw 22 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the soften er into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into
19. using habits It works to provide you with soft water for the longest time at the most efficient salt usage Softening capacity is used as hard water goes through the softener and hardness minerals are removed When the computer determines that only enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to the next regeneration starting time 2 00 AM or as otherwise set it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regenera tion begins When the regeneration begins TO NIGHT goes off and RECHARGE NOW flashes during the 2 hour regeneration SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3A WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Refill when the storage tank is about 1 3 full Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have hard water SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE IMPORTANT You will have a loss in softening capacity and may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS SALT BRIDGE 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 melt in the water to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not reg
20. water to bleed out Catch the 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 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 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 tightening the screws install the valve cam and gear Then turn the rotor CLOCKWISE ONLY 23 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
21. 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 softener 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 performed in a neat workmanlike manner 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 Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY 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 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 Softener Model Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon Iron Content Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute T The model numb
22. 0 426 9345 10 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water it is called Service During service hard water flows through the house main water pipe and into the softener Inside of the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 4 As hard water passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals Water without the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the softener and into the house soft water pipes After a period of time the resin beads become coated with hardness minerals and they have to be cleaned This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Regeneration is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer see page 13 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE EIN FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE hard water IN soft water OUT salt storage tank salt _ not shown brine valve resin tank resin bed 11 REGENERATION 1 FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill sta
23. 00 to 199 continual Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter If you don t get a reading in the display with the faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display If you get a reading unhook the and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding 20 POSITION SWITCH i SENSOR HOUSING TURBINE SNC TURBINE ANI SUPPORT AND ANNK SHAFT 57 VALVE 27 OUTLET A B The letter P and dash or dashes indicate POSI TION switch operation If the letter appears the switch is closed If the dash shows the switch is open Use the ON OFF HOLD Recharge Now button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS mu Valve in service fill brining back wash or fast rinse position Valve rotating from one position to another While in this diagnostic screen the following in formation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press V to display the number of regenera tons initiated by
24. 01228 7170327 7024160 0900431 7116713 0507369 0507615 7170335 42 3441 2207800 7170288 7134224 7170204 7092642 7129889 7081764 7082053 7170319 7081201 7081104 1202600 1148800 7187772 SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 PARTS LIST Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req Motor Plate Bearing Cam and Gear Clip Drain Flow Plug O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 Drain Hose Adaptor Hose Clamp Clip 2 req Installation Nut 2 req Installation Tube 2 req Washer 2 req Instal Kit includes Key Nos 62 63 amp 64 1 Installation Adaptor 2 req O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req 6 Rotor Seal O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 Plug Drain Seal Spring Seal Nozzle amp Venturi Valve Body O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Nut Ferrule Flow Plug 3 gpm Nozzle Venturi Gasket Kit BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO 625 34372 0502206 7129863 7105013 7130911 7170288 42 3437 Retainer Ring Bypass Body O Ring 13 16 x 1 4 req Stem O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req Bypass Valve Complete O 7146043 7167659 7170262 7081188 0521829 7095030 7170246 7103964 7082087 7170212 7170238 7085263 7074123 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 7181580 2204101 7117858 9000803 7187065 7147112 7129716 42 3433 not illustrat
25. ECTRONICS Two main parts of the softener s electronics are 1 a WATER METER and 2 COMPUTER WATER METER The water meter is in the softener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the timer circuit board It is programmed to know the softeners capacity how many grains of hardness minerals it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the softener page 7 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs the computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3 softener capacity and 4 time since the last regeneration The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits It works to provide you with soft water for the longest time at the most efficient salt usage Softening capacity is used as hard water goes through the softener and hardness minerals are removed When the computer determines that only enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to the next regeneration starting time 2 00 AM or as otherwise set it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regenera tion begins When the regeneration begins TO NIGHT goes off and RECHARGE NOW flashes during the 2 hour regeneration
26. ER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SEE PAGE 10 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener 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 softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing 1 The first time you sanitize your softener be sure to do all steps in the installation manual and on pages 5 and 7 of this manual first 2 Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water 3 Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 3 4 ounce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of common 5 2596 household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell 4 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things draws the bleach into and through the soft ener to sanitize it It fills the salt tank to the water level needed It gets all the air out of the resin tank makes the resin bed see page 11 ready for service NOTES This recharge takes about 2 hours You can sanitize the softener with or without s
27. ER FROM FREEZING 16 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 18 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING 19 22 B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 23 C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 24 26 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 29 31 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully be fore installing and using your new water softener 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 softener A Your water softener will remove hardness min erals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 18 It will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors etc It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink A Protect the softener and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the softener warran ty See page 16 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOL LOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT LET 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 A
28. Height 116 8 Length 19 1 2 49 5 F2 Width 16 1 2 41 9 Distance between inlet outlet 3 3 8 8 6 center lines TIMER SR CODE SR17 Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page 28 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW gpm 3 MINIMUM MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE psi 20 120 MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE F 120 MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS gpg 90 MAXMUM CLEAR WATER IRON ppm 3 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER TYPE OF SALT NEEDED Nugget Pellet ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT Pure evaporated compacted water softener salt STORAGE CAPACITY pounds 200 Do not exceed this number when setting hardness in step 2 page 7 The maximum setting available is 95 18 OTHERS TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL resin High Capacit AMOUNT OF RESIN cu ft 6 REGENERATION RECHARGE CYCLE TIME min Weare NEN 2 8 BRINING BRINE RINSE 103 BACKWAGH soma ie ian odes 7 FAST RINSE eeu eun cente Ae 3 TOTAL REGENERATION TIME 115 121 gpm 2 gallons per minute gpg grains per gallon psi
29. PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 7137604 Cover main 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness switch 7132840 Power Cord transformer 7144960 Timer Repl PWA 7137620 Face Plate order req d decal 7194101 Face Plate Decal 7137599 Rim 7137727 Brinewell Cover 7082150 Wing Nut 1 4 7100819 Brinewell 7144619 Salt Storage Tank 7148875 Screw Plastic 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp 1103200 Hose Adaptor 9003500 Grommet 7116488 Brine Valve Assy also see pg 29 7105047 Replacement Distributor 0505644 Resin 7092155 Resin Tank Incl Key No 18 7170270 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 7077870 Top Distributor 7170254 O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 7170296 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7176292 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7095373 Transformer 24V 10VA Rating Decal Location 7159931 Installation manual 7194127 Owners Manual notillustrated J Included in parts bags See page 31 28 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float Includes Key No 33 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 0516211 Seal 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 7116713 Clip 7092252 Brine Valve B
30. Plug 3 gpm Nozzle Venturi Gasket Kit BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO 625 34372 0502206 7129863 7105013 7130911 7170288 42 3437 Retainer Ring Bypass Body O Ring 13 16 x 1 4 req Stem O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req Bypass Valve Complete O 7146043 7167659 7170262 7081188 0521829 7095030 7170246 7103964 7082087 7170212 7170238 7085263 7074123 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 7181580 2204101 7117858 9000803 7187065 7147112 7129716 42 3433 not illustrated KEY PART T NUMBER DESCRIPTION Screen Screen Support O Ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 Cap Flow Plug 1 gpm Cone Screen O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 Rotor amp Disc Wave Washer O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 Valve Cover Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req Expansion Pin Switch Spacer Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 flat head Sensor Housing Turbine Support and Shaft Turbine O Ring Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 75 and 77 through 84 Parts Bag incl parts marked with a pages 28 29 amp 31 order manu als separately if needed Seal Kit incl Key Nos 67 68 71 85 88 and 89 Drain Tubing 3 8 I D x 20 i 4 optional not included OWNER S Demand Special Edition MANUAL Water Softener For the repair or replacement parts you need MODEL NO delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days
31. R B Press the UP DOWN buttons to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display to 1 The UP button moves the display to the highest setting see maximum setting for your model in the specifications NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 ata time 25 30 35 etc Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second 3 SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME W Press the SELECT button once to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM RECHARGE TIME setting the softener begins regen eration see pages 11 and 12 at 2 00 AM ending no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see AUTOMATIC BY PASS page 13 If a different RECHARGE TIME setting would be better for your household do the following B Press the U P DOWN Y buttons to set the desired RECHARGE starting hour Be sure to observe the AM PM as you did when setting the time of day NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the display 1 hour Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second Press the SELECT button once again to return the present time steady of day and RECHARGE TONIGHT in the display we nu Es RECHARGE TONIGHT IF YOU NEED HELP PROGRAMMING THE TIM
32. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 625 348420 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 softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Kenmore Demand Special Edition Water Softener Warranty Start Up Setting Timer How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Use plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one year from the date of purchase when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or work manship in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS Forten years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener 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
33. SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3A WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT Check the salt level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Refill when the storage tank is about 1 3 full Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have hard water SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE IMPORTANT You will have a loss in softening capacity and may get partly hard water if less than 10 inches of salt is in the storage tank PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS SALT BRIDGE 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 melt in the water to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water 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 Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in FIG 9 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim as shown Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the
34. a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 625 348420 The model number of For in home major brand repair service y Y your water softener is Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week found on the rating de 1 800 4 REPAIR cal This decal is on the 1 800 473 7247 rim under the salt cover DRM 9 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 When requesting service or ordering parts always For information on purchasing a Sears provide the following in Maintenance Agreement or to inquire formation about an existing Agreement Product Tvpe Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Model Nami a 1 800 827 6655 Part Number Part Description SE RS America s Repair ANCES Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7194127 12 97 SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 625 348420 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 softener and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Kenmore Demand Special Edition Water Softener Warranty Start Up Setting Timer How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Use plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby t
35. alt STORAGE CAPACITY pounds 200 Do not exceed this number when setting hardness in step 2 page 7 The maximum setting available is 95 18 OTHERS TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL resin High Capacit AMOUNT OF RESIN cu ft 6 REGENERATION RECHARGE CYCLE TIME min Weare NEN 2 8 BRINING BRINE RINSE 103 BACKWAGH soma ie ian odes 7 FAST RINSE eeu eun cente Ae 3 TOTAL REGENERATION TIME 115 121 gpm 2 gallons per minute gpg grains per gallon psi pounds per square inch ppm parts per million SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener If repairs are needed the service technician must have the information on the following pages For telephone assistance call toll free 1 800 426 9345 WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BOARD TRANSFORMER 24V lt AC 110 VAC NC o POSITION SWITCH fet eve at NO UP button Sears Water Line dis pl ay for Customer Assistance Kenmore 1 800 426 9345 RECHARGE TONIGHT Demand Water Softener RECHARGE NOW ON OFF HOLD button SELECT button DOWN Recharge Tonight Now button ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER If display is blank check power source to the i ped hae Danke Cheek pore 6
36. alt in the storage tank Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting Sanitize with or without salt in the storage tank ADD WATER Salt Hole Brinewell Cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach Brinewell Water About 3 Gallons SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP TE FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener However you must keep the tank filled with salt Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt DO NOT use rock salts as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working Before filling be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell Salt storage capacity is shown on page 18 NOTE In humid areas it is best to fill the storage tank half full and to refill it more often Salt bridging see page 14 occurs more often when conditions are humid Water softening salt with iron removing addi tives Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts ADD SALT NI es Brinewell Cover Sod
37. e brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly see page 23 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain out water 16 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER 8 Looking at FIG 11 lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain Slowly and carefully tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain Do not allow the softener s weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water bas drained Leave the softener 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 SOFTENER 3D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work make the following easy checks Often you will find what s wrong yourself and you won t have to call wait for service If after making the checks your softener still does not work right call your Sears Service Department or call toll free number 1 800 426 9345 for telephone assistance NOTE 1 Also read ERROR CODE page 10 2 If an error code is not displayed press and hold the SELECT button until example 000 shows in the display Then press SELECT again and bold until an SR code appears It must show SR 17 If any other SR nu
38. e 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 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 tightening the screws install the valve cam and gear Then turn the rotor CLOCKWISE ONLY 23 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 the switch as shown with the lever toward the cam valve cam amp gear 9 AN trip flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control rotor amp disc SEE NOZZLE o ring ASSEMBLY wear strip SERVICE i SECTION 3 Dy seal rem rotor seal a oda 290 A drain seal nozzle amp Rc venturi seal 00 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE
39. e fill cycle length a Cm WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE hard water hard water bypass OUT IN nozzle amp h turi venturi elit diit brine valve brine A4JBACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 7 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BACKWASH hard water hard water bypass OUT resin bed lifted and expanded 5 FAST RINSE Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FIG 8 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes VATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE soft water hard water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration hard water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is opened hard water is there for your needs Howev
40. e plugged The drain hose must not have kinks sharp bends or be raised too high above the softener see page 16 in your installation manual Water hard Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS sometimes shows in the display Read the hardness number in the display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is shown on your water analysis report See page 7 to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present time shows in the display Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because the water regenerating heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass page 13 Increase in the grains of hardness in Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new water your water supply analysis Then make a new hardness number setting page 7 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A FIG 12 BYPASS VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC SINGLE BRASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open Inlet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Valve Close Inlet amp Outlet Valves Outlet Valve MODEL NO 625 348420 NOTE DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS INCHES CM A Tank Height 40 1 4 1022 B Resin Tank Diameter nominal 8 20 3 C Resin Tank Height nominal 101 6 D__Inlet Outlet Height 41 1 2 105 4 E Overall
41. e softener However you must keep the tank filled with salt Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt DO NOT use rock salts as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working Before filling be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell Salt storage capacity is shown on page 18 NOTE In humid areas it is best to fill the storage tank half full and to refill it more often Salt bridging see page 14 occurs more often when conditions are humid Water softening salt with iron removing addi tives Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean it may also release corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts ADD SALT NI es Brinewell Cover Sodium Information Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake For example if your water supply is 15 grains hard you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water to consume 335 milligrams of sodium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 9096 of the sodium a
42. ed KEY PART T NUMBER DESCRIPTION Screen Screen Support O Ring 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 Cap Flow Plug 1 gpm Cone Screen O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 Rotor amp Disc Wave Washer O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 Valve Cover Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req Expansion Pin Switch Spacer Screw 4 24 x 1 1 8 flat head Sensor Housing Turbine Support and Shaft Turbine O Ring Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 75 and 77 through 84 Parts Bag incl parts marked with a pages 28 29 amp 31 order manu als separately if needed Seal Kit incl Key Nos 67 68 71 85 88 and 89 Drain Tubing 3 8 I D x 20 i 4 optional not included OWNER S Demand Special Edition MANUAL Water Softener For the repair or replacement parts you need MODEL NO delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 625 348420 The model number of For in home major brand repair service y Y your water softener is Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week found on the rating de 1 800 4 REPAIR cal This decal is on the 1 800 473 7247 rim under the salt cover DRM 9 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 When requesting service or ordering parts always For information on purchasing a Sears provide the following
43. enerate and you will have hard water 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 Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in FIG 9 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim as shown Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank its most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break the salt bridge by pounding on the outside of the salt tank You may damage the tank If the wrong kind of salt was the cause of the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only 14 SALT BRIDGE push tool into salt bridge to break pencil mark broom handle go water level SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Sears water softener looking nice apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year When dusty wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling NOTE Never use cleaners having ammonia or abrasives They may scratch and dull the surface NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 10 is a must fo
44. er shall also be protected during installation by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY 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 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 Softener Model Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Grains Per Gallon Iron Content Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute T The model number is on the rating decal located the rim under the salt hole cover TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B CHECKLIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 7 D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 8 E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES 10 B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 11 13 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE 14 B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN 15 C KEEP THE SOFTEN
45. er you should not use HOT water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The softener regenerates from 2 00 AM to about 4 00 AM you can change this time see page 7 In most homes 2 4 AM is a time when not much water is used if any If you get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating change the time setting Set the recharge start time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 7 Then regeneration will start and end that much earlier and your water heater will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened ELECTRONICS Two main parts of the softener s electronics are 1 a WATER METER and 2 COMPUTER WATER METER The water meter is in the softener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the timer circuit board It is programmed to know the softeners capacity how many grains of hardness minerals it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the softener page 7 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs the computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3 softener capacity and 4 time since the last regeneration The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water
46. er is on the rating decal located the rim under the salt hole cover TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B CHECKLIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 7 D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 8 E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES 10 B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 11 13 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE 14 B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN 15 C KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING 16 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 18 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING 19 22 B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 23 C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 24 26 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 29 31 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1A SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully be fore installing and using your new water softener 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 softener A Your water softener will remove hardness min erals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 18 It will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors etc It will not purify polluted water o
47. er supply Make a hardness test position of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Press SELECT twice more to return the time of day display 3 The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener valve inlet and outlet respectively 4 Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded If you do not find the problem after making initial checks wall outlet and is the power cable fastened securely do the Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics and the 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp Manual Advance Regeneration Check bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 19 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate computer has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power and water meter The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunc tion occurs an error code appears in the face plate display CODE MOST LIKELY Em 01 Err 02 face plate Err 03 motor inoperative face plate Err 04 face plate position switch Err 05 face plate TROUBLESHOOTING 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 SELECT button The SELECT button remains
48. ge as shown in FIG 5 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regeneration As you use more water fill time increases so more brine is made The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FILL hard water IN soft water OUT salt storage tank brine valve fill water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 2 BRINING During brining the brine is moved from the salt storage area into the resin tank Inside the resin tank brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on the amount of resin in the softener how fast the brine goes through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 6 make suction to move brine from the salt tank into the resin tank They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt 3 BRINE RINSE After all of the brine is sucked out of the salt tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing through the resin tank the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in length of time they take relative to th
49. hard water to valve A outlet Pa H y il 25 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE soft water POSITION to valve outlet SWITCH D gt LC During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The solid state 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 26 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION NOTES 27 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 7137604 Cover main 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness switch 7132840 Power Cord transformer 7144960 Timer Repl PWA 7137620 Face Plate order req d decal 7194101 Face Plate Decal 7137599 Rim 7137727 Brinewell Cover 7082150 Wing Nut 1 4 7100819 Brinewell 7144619 Salt Storage Tank 7148875 Screw Plastic 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp 1103200 Hose Adaptor 9003500 Grommet 7116488 Brine Valve Assy also see pg 29 7105047 Replacement Distrib
50. he brine is moved from the salt storage area into the resin tank Inside the resin tank brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on the amount of resin in the softener how fast the brine goes through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 6 make suction to move brine from the salt tank into the resin tank They keep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt 3 BRINE RINSE After all of the brine is sucked out of the salt tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing through the resin tank the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length a Cm WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE hard water hard water bypass OUT IN nozzle amp h turi venturi elit diit brine valve brine A4JBACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 7 at a fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BACKWASH hard water hard water bypass OUT
51. he softener for future reference Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one year from the date of purchase when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or work manship in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS Forten years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener 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 softener 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 performed in a neat workmanlike manner accordance with generally accepted trade practices Further all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Custom
52. ht and noon be sure AM shows NOTE Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Pressing and holding the buttons changes the time 32 minutes each second SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER M Press the SELECT button once to display 15 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hard ness of your water supply is on Hr your water analysis report Be sure HARDNESS to enter water test results on page 2 for future reference NOTE If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to tbe bardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 25 for your bardness number 15 gpg hardness 2ppmironx5 10 10 times 25 HARDNESS NUMBER B Press the UP DOWN buttons to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display to 1 The UP button moves the display to the highest setting see maximum setting for your model in the specifications NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN button changes the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 ata time 25 30 35 etc Continuous pressure on the UP or DOWN button changes the display twice each second 3 SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME W Press the SELECT button once to display
53. iagnostic display or a flashing display when setting times or hardness present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position observe valve cycle indica tor when replacing the face plate If after installing and programming the replace ment face plate the valve is not in service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 22 With the RECHARGE NOW button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service If an error code occurs unplug the trans former then plug in again 21 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other controller functions Always make the initial checks and the manual initiated diagnostics NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Remove the brinewell cover and
54. imum allowed in the specifications on page 18 With clear water iron water from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener will not remove any iron which makes the water cloudy Or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron filter or other equipment is needed Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems If your water supply has clear water iron even though less than the maximum allowed regular resin bed cleaning is needed Sears has resin bed cleaner Stock No 42 34426 for this Clean the bed at least every 6 months If iron appears in the soft water before 6 months clean more often Printed instruc tions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SOFTENER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3C KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener 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 softener 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener If a single bypass valve is
55. in again 21 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other controller functions Always make the initial checks and the manual initiated diagnostics NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Remove the brinewell cover and using flashlight observe fill water entering the tank If it does not enter the tank look for an ob structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tub ing or brine valve riser pipe CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 16 6 liters BRINE RINSE 11 4 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 4 amp 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters 2 After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD button to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact A If the softener does not draw brine nozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gas
56. installed move the stem into bypass See FIG 12 on page 18 In a 3 valve bypass system close the inlet and outlet valve and open the bypass valve If you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover Take off both drain hoses Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 61 on page 30 Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly see page 23 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain out water 16 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER 8 Looking at FIG 11 lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain Slowly and carefully tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain Do not allow the softener s weight to rest on the inlet and outlet fittings or they will break Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches and hold until all water bas drained Leave the softener 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 SOFTENER 3D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softe
57. ium Information Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake For example if your water supply is 15 grains hard you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water to consume 335 milligrams of sodium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 9096 of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP AFTER THE SANITIZING RECHARGE ON PAGE 8 THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration charge may be desired or needed Two examples are You have used more water than usual guests visiting and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration You did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone You can start a regeneration right away or you can set the timer to regenerate at the next 2 00 AM or other preset recharge time Do the following RECHARGE NOW Bl Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 5 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display and the softener ente
58. ket restricted drain check drain fitting and hose defective nozzle and venturi seal other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure stopping brine draw 22 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the soften er into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top dis tributor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allow the softenerto rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test To return the softener to service press ON OFF HOLD BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT Distance from top of resin tank to top of resin bed FREEBOARD Resin Tank Resin Bed 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 the 3 hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside of the valve to allow pressure
59. lways unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part no 7159931 for step by step guides he be sure you have done all the steps to install the Suppe softener read the following list Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual j V 15 the house water supply flow going into the VALVE softener valve INLET Trace piping to be sure INLET See pages 10 and 11 Qe V 15 plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for soft water service See page 18 V Isthe valve drain hose connected to the drain fit ting the right way Does the drain hose run to the drain point without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 16 V 15 the softener power cable connected to the E transformer and is the transformer plugged into prase 3 valve r pgs an inside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet See page 20 Bypass i Valves V sure to restart the water heater See page 20 plastic ope Water Heater NOTE The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber to perform the installation SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER DOWN display UP button button Sears Water Line for Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW
60. mber shows the softener computer is working on incorrect input and this would probably be the cause of the problem To set SR 17 press either the UP A or DOWN v button Then press SELECT to return a flashing 12 00 AM display and reset the timer on page 6 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water Faucet or fixture may be plumbed to From the outlet of the water softener trace the water flow hard water paths in your house pipes If soft water is not directed to a faucet or fixture where it is wanted consult a plumber To conserve salt the installer may have isolated some fixtures outside faucets toilets etc from soft water No salt or salt bridged in the storage Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 14 Press tank ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 10 Transfomer unplugged at the wall Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct outlet or power cable leads loose fuse With the power back on look at the time display and read blown circuit breaker popped or circuit PROGRAM MEMORY page 10 switched off Manual bypass valve s in bypass Look at FIG 12 on page 18 Move the stem in a single position valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle amp Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page venturi 15 Valve drain hos
61. nd other drinking water contaminants YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP AFTER THE SANITIZING RECHARGE ON PAGE 8 THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration charge may be desired or needed Two examples are You have used more water than usual guests visiting and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration You did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone You can start a regeneration right away or you can set the timer to regenerate at the next 2 00 AM or other preset recharge time Do the following RECHARGE NOW Bl Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 5 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash in the display and the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration right away This regeneration will last for about 2 hours Then you will have soft water again RECHARGE TONIGHT 1 zi uL RECHARGE NOW E Press and release do not hold the ON OFF HOLD but ton RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener begins regeneration at the next preset recharge time If you decide to cancel the regen eration before it has started press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more to turn off the flashing RECHARGE TONIGHT 7 a l RECHARGE TONIGHT
62. nd water meter The computer monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunc tion occurs an error code appears in the face plate display CODE MOST LIKELY Em 01 Err 02 face plate Err 03 motor inoperative face plate Err 04 face plate position switch Err 05 face plate TROUBLESHOOTING 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 SELECT button The SELECT button remains operational so the service person can make the Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT a motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch face plate LESS LIKELY PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL NOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SELECT button until 000 shows in the display INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAG TURBINE SWITCHES Pa i 00 00 1 WATER METER SWITCH B The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows 000 steady Soft water not in use and no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 0
63. ner fails to work make the following easy checks Often you will find what s wrong yourself and you won t have to call wait for service If after making the checks your softener still does not work right call your Sears Service Department or call toll free number 1 800 426 9345 for telephone assistance NOTE 1 Also read ERROR CODE page 10 2 If an error code is not displayed press and hold the SELECT button until example 000 shows in the display Then press SELECT again and bold until an SR code appears It must show SR 17 If any other SR number shows the softener computer is working on incorrect input and this would probably be the cause of the problem To set SR 17 press either the UP A or DOWN v button Then press SELECT to return a flashing 12 00 AM display and reset the timer on page 6 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION No soft water Faucet or fixture may be plumbed to From the outlet of the water softener trace the water flow hard water paths in your house pipes If soft water is not directed to a faucet or fixture where it is wanted consult a plumber To conserve salt the installer may have isolated some fixtures outside faucets toilets etc from soft water No salt or salt bridged in the storage Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 14 Press tank ON OFF HOLD RECHARGE NOW button and hold for 3 seconds to start a regeneration see page 10 Transfomer unplugged at the wall Check for l
64. ody 7080653 Clip 7131365 Screen 7094979 Insert 7092294 Retaining Ring 7176161 O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 7095470 Brine Tube 7113016 Tubing Assy Incl Key Nos 43 44 amp 45 7171349 Cone Screen 7112997 Ground Clamp Included in parts bag See page 31 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 29 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 VALVE ASSEMBLY SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7131755 7133008 0900857 7117808 0503288 7113927 7142942 0501228 7170327 7024160 0900431 7116713 0507369 0507615 7170335 42 3441 2207800 7170288 7134224 7170204 7092642 7129889 7081764 7082053 7170319 7081201 7081104 1202600 1148800 7187772 SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 PARTS LIST Screw 6 20 x 7 8 2 req Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req Motor Plate Bearing Cam and Gear Clip Drain Flow Plug O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 Drain Hose Adaptor Hose Clamp Clip 2 req Installation Nut 2 req Installation Tube 2 req Washer 2 req Instal Kit includes Key Nos 62 63 amp 64 1 Installation Adaptor 2 req O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req 6 Rotor Seal O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 Plug Drain Seal Spring Seal Nozzle amp Venturi Valve Body O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Nut Ferrule Flow
65. oftener power cable connected to the E transformer and is the transformer plugged into prase 3 valve r pgs an inside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet See page 20 Bypass i Valves V sure to restart the water heater See page 20 plastic ope Water Heater NOTE The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber to perform the installation SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER DOWN display UP button button Sears Water Line for Customer Assistance 1 800 426 9345 RECHARGE TONIGHT RECHARGE NOW ON OFF HOLD button Recharge Tonight Now When the transformer is plugged in the model code SRI7 shows in the face plate display for a few seconds followed by a test number example 53 0 After the test number 12 00 AM begins to flash PRESENT TIME and RECHARGE TONIGHT show at the bottom of the display ETE PRESENT TIME NOTE If SR is flashing in the display press the UP button FIG 1 until SR17 shows Then press the SELECT button to display the flashing 12 00 AM If other than SR17 shows when the transformer is plugged in please see page 17 to reset SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals a change in the face plate display Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example in setting the hardness step 2
66. operational so the service person can make the Manual Initiated Electronic Diagnostics to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT a motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch position switch face plate LESS LIKELY PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in transformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL NOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SELECT button until 000 shows in the display INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAG TURBINE SWITCHES Pa i 00 00 1 WATER METER SWITCH B The first 3 digits indicate water meter operation as follows 000 steady Soft water not in use and no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 000 to 199 continual Repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the meter If you don t get a reading in the display with the faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display If you get a reading unhook the and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding 20 POSITION SWITCH i SENSOR HOUSING TURBINE SNC TURBINE ANI SUPPORT AND ANNK SHAFT 57 VALVE 27 OUTLET A B The lette
67. oss of power due to any of these and correct outlet or power cable leads loose fuse With the power back on look at the time display and read blown circuit breaker popped or circuit PROGRAM MEMORY page 10 switched off Manual bypass valve s in bypass Look at FIG 12 on page 18 Move the stem in a single position valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle amp Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page venturi 15 Valve drain hose plugged The drain hose must not have kinks sharp bends or be raised too high above the softener see page 16 in your installation manual Water hard Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS sometimes shows in the display Read the hardness number in the display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is shown on your water analysis report See page 7 to reset Press and release the SELECT button until the present time shows in the display Using hot water when softener is Avoid using hot water during this time because the water regenerating heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass page 13 Increase in the grains of hardness in Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new water your water supply analysis Then make a new hardness number setting page 7 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
68. r P and dash or dashes indicate POSI TION switch operation If the letter appears the switch is closed If the dash shows the switch is open Use the ON OFF HOLD Recharge Now button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch operation SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 5A CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS mu Valve in service fill brining back wash or fast rinse position Valve rotating from one position to another While in this diagnostic screen the following in formation is available and may be beneficial for various reasons This information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press to display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press V to display the number of regenera tons initiated by this face plate since the SR code number was entered TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Press the SELECT button and hold 3 seconds un til ODE ern a a SR 17 shows aM This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming Do the following as needed Return the present time display Press the SELECT button Change the SR number To display the correct SR number press the AJUP or DOWN M button Press SELECT and reset tbe timer NOTE If the face plate is left in a d
69. r iron even though less than the maximum allowed regular resin bed cleaning is needed Sears has resin bed cleaner Stock No 42 34426 for this Clean the bed at least every 6 months If iron appears in the soft water before 6 months clean more often Printed instruc tions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SOFTENER CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 426 9345 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3C KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener 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 softener 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener If a single bypass valve is installed move the stem into bypass See FIG 12 on page 18 In a 3 valve bypass system close the inlet and outlet valve and open the bypass valve If you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Remove the salt hole cover and the main cover Take off both drain hoses Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 61 on page 30 Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect th
70. r make it safe to drink A Protect the softener and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the softener warran ty See page 16 CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOL LOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT LET 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 softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part no 7159931 for step by step guides he be sure you have done all the steps to install the Suppe softener read the following list Page numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual j V 15 the house water supply flow going into the VALVE softener valve INLET Trace piping to be sure INLET See pages 10 and 11 Qe V 15 plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for soft water service See page 18 V Isthe valve drain hose connected to the drain fit ting the right way Does the drain hose run to the drain point without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 16 V 15 the s
71. r the softener 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 softener will not work and you will get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the softener top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi Then holding the housing tightly with 1 hand turn the cap off Do not lose the large o ring seal 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 Carefully replace all parts in the correct order Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position Install and tighten the cap by hand only Do not over tighten and break the cap or housing CLEANING THE NOZZLE amp VEN TURI O ring Seal Screen Support Screen Nozzle amp Venturi a o 1 Gasket tn NOTE Be sure holes ue gasket align with the holes atthe bottom of the nozzle amp venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle amp Venturi lt Housing INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals cal cium and magnesium out of the water Also it can control some clear water iron See max
72. rs the fill cycle of regeneration right away This regeneration will last for about 2 hours Then you will have soft water again RECHARGE TONIGHT 1 zi uL RECHARGE NOW E Press and release do not hold the ON OFF HOLD but ton RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display and the softener begins regeneration at the next preset recharge time If you decide to cancel the regen eration before it has started press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more to turn off the flashing RECHARGE TONIGHT 7 a l RECHARGE TONIGHT PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 6 hours When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep you water soft However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day ERROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener electronics If you see an error code instead of the time of day please call you local Sears Service Department for service IF YOU NEED HELP ON THE USE OF THE TIMER FEATURES CALL TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 80
73. this face plate since the SR code number was entered TROUBLESHOOTING 2 Press the SELECT button and hold 3 seconds un til ODE ern a a SR 17 shows aM This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming Do the following as needed Return the present time display Press the SELECT button Change the SR number To display the correct SR number press the AJUP or DOWN M button Press SELECT and reset tbe timer NOTE If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display or a flashing display when setting times or hardness present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position observe valve cycle indica tor when replacing the face plate If after installing and programming the replace ment face plate the valve is not in service position do the following to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures page 22 With the RECHARGE NOW button advance through the recharge cycles until the valve stops in service position and RECHARGE no longer flashes in the timer NOTE The valve motor may automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service If an error code occurs unplug the trans former then plug
74. thout the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the softener and into the house soft water pipes After a period of time the resin beads become coated with hardness minerals and they have to be cleaned This cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Regeneration is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer see page 13 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BACKWASH BRINING FAST RINSE BRINE RINSE EIN FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE hard water IN soft water OUT salt storage tank salt _ not shown brine valve resin tank resin bed 11 REGENERATION 1 FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG 5 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regeneration As you use more water fill time increases so more brine is made The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FILL hard water IN soft water OUT salt storage tank brine valve fill water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 2 BRINING During brining t
75. time you sanitize your softener be sure to do all steps in the installation manual and on pages 5 and 7 of this manual first 2 Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water 3 Remove the brinewell cover and pour about 3 4 ounce or 1 to 2 tablespoons of common 5 2596 household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell 4 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things draws the bleach into and through the soft ener to sanitize it It fills the salt tank to the water level needed It gets all the air out of the resin tank makes the resin bed see page 11 ready for service NOTES This recharge takes about 2 hours You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need periodic disinfecting Sanitize with or without salt in the storage tank ADD WATER Salt Hole Brinewell Cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach Brinewell Water About 3 Gallons SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP TE FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by th
76. utor 0505644 Resin 7092155 Resin Tank Incl Key No 18 7170270 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 7077870 Top Distributor 7170254 O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 7170296 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7176292 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7095373 Transformer 24V 10VA Rating Decal Location 7159931 Installation manual 7194127 Owners Manual notillustrated J Included in parts bags See page 31 28 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7168647 Ceramic Weight 0513860 Float Stop 7097202 Float Includes Key No 33 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 7170288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 0516211 Seal 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 7116713 Clip 7092252 Brine Valve Body 7080653 Clip 7131365 Screen 7094979 Insert 7092294 Retaining Ring 7176161 O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 7095470 Brine Tube 7113016 Tubing Assy Incl Key Nos 43 44 amp 45 7171349 Cone Screen 7112997 Ground Clamp Included in parts bag See page 31 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 29 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348420 VALVE ASSEMBLY SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7131755 7133008 0900857 7117808 0503288 7113927 7142942 05

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