Sears 625.34823 User's Manual
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1. Not illustrated Although included in the small parts bag screen is not used on the Clarifying Filter 23 Kenmore CLARIFYING FILTER Now that you have purchased your clarifying filter should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model number of your filter is found on the rating decal This decal is on backside of the filter top cover WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order wili be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution center for handling When Sears arranges the installation you can be sure the job is done right We will arrange for professional workmanship and we ll take care of the entire project What s more during installation you get insured protection against property damage and also against accidents to workmen All you have to do is talk to your Sears salesperson or call your nearest Sears store today for detailed information 7097668 3 912. 14 VALVE COVER VALVE ASSEMBLY See page 22 SECTION 8 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTER CLARIFIER MODEL NO 625 348230 SCREWS 2 See page 22 pr pr DESCRIPTION 7105047 7092202 7088855 7096183 900039 7079092 7088033 7088041 900300 7108304 7084330 7084306 7095373 7090323 900562 9006031 7088047 900596 7090315 7092210 505647 501783 501782 7097684 7097668 Bottom Distributor amp Standpipe Mineral Tank Top Distributor O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 O Ring 1 1 16 x 1 1 14 O Ring 2 7 8 x 3 1 4 Clamp Retainer 2 req Clamp Section 2 req Screw 44 40 x 1 4 2 req Face Plate Timer Power Cord Wire Harness Transformer 24V 10VA Top Cover Screw 6 x 9 16 4 req Screw 8 18 x 1 2 2 req Cover Bracket Speed Nut Bottom Cover Shroud Mineral 1 cu ft Filter Sand 10 tbs Gravel 17 lbs Instruction Card Owners Manual F642 2890 nN M A fH o _ R u W _ Pk _ on ery pry N 8 R 8 Not illustrated 21 SECTION 8 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTER CLARIFIER MODEL NO 625 348230 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS SECTION 8 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER FILTER CLARIFIER MODEL NO 625 348230 VALVE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
3. KEY NO NOUER DESCRIPTION 900120 Screw 6 18 x 3 8 2 req 7070462 Motor 900857 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req 7064974 Motor Piate 503288 Bearing 7066439 Cam and Gear 7080653 Clip Drain 509537 Flow Plug 900041 O Ring 5 8 x 13 16 7077927 Drain Hose Adaptor 1205500 Clip 2 req 507369 Installation Nut 2 req 507615 installation Tube 2 req e 900570 Washer 2 req 507371 installation Adaptor 2 req e 900535 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req e 900568 Screen inlet e 7082053 Valve Body 7081764 Seal 1219600 Spring 7092642 Plug Drain Seal 7092634 O Ring 3 8 x 9 16 7081756 Rotor Seal 9001006 O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 7103964 Rotor amp Disc KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 7082087 Wave Washer 7064372 O Ring 3 4 x 15 16 7064380 O Ring 7 16 x 5 8 7085263 Valve Cover 7074123 Screw 10 14 x 2 5 req 7077472 Expansion Pin 7030713 Switch 2 req 7070412 Screw 44 24 x 1 1 8 900373 C Clamp 2 req e 120375 Nut 2 req 500726 Ground Wiree 160505 Screw 1 4 20 2 req e 7081201 Clip Nozzle amp Venturi 7100940 Plug 900064 4920901 O Ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Small Parts Bag Includes all items marked with e Seal Kit Incl Key Nos 48 51 52 53 56 and 57 7092163
4. Kenmore CLARIFYING FILTER HOW TO INSTALL HOW IT WORKS CARE OF SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PARTS PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FILTER For one year fromthe date of purchase when this water filter is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or workmanship in this water filter FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For five years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water filter tank free of charge if the tank develops a leak TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SER VICE 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 Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago iL 60684 AAA AAA AG O OO SS ON If you want your clarifying filter professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesperson who will arrange 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 in accordance with generally accepted trade prac tices Further all installations shall comply with all local codes regulation
5. SECTION 8 Repair PA S zo SR O AAA 21 23 REMOVE PACKAGING UNPACKING Discard the carton inserts foam pieces and other packing items DO Pear NOT throw away the small parts bag or the transformer NOTE Check the filter and carton for shipping damage If you find damage call your Sears store for help gt OWNERS MANUAL A OTHER LITERATURE LA Sa TRANSFORMER Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water filter Follow alt steps exactly to correctly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water filter A Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install your filter A Protect the filter and piping from freezing see page 19 Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty A Use oniy LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX as re quired by Federal and State codes when install ing soldered copper plumbing Your clarifying filter will clean your water as stated below It will not soften hard water or remove iron It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink SECTION 1 SAFETY GUIDES THE CLARIFYING FILTER PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PER SONAL INJURY OR POSS
6. Clips 2 NOTE If you will install the bypass vaive the adap tors are not used If you do not install the bypass valve you must use the adaptors INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS Adaptors a and clips are smail parts bag items Push the i ak adaptors into the valve inlet and outlet ports INLET FIG 5 and 7 as far as they will go Both adap LP Cas tors are the same and fit either valve port SNAP SD f 4 THE 2 LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE FACED IN oves FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN BE SURE ONLY CLIP SNAPS THEY SNAP FIRMLY INTO PLACE SO THE Npe Ma AOOVES ADAPTORS WILL NOT PULL OUT GO TO STEP 6 Bypass Valve item No 42 65 3437 BYPASS VALVE ITEM NO 42 65 3437 f not b already done put a light coating of silicone grease or Vaseline on the bypass valve o rings Push the bypass valve into the filter valve as far as it will go FIG 5 6 and 7 SNAP THE 2 LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN BE SURE THEY SNAP FIRMLY IN PLACE SO THE BYPASS VALVE WILL NOT PULL OUT GO TO STEP 7 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL cr j TURN BYPASS VALVE UPSIDE DOWN TO OUT CONNECT TO FLOOR i LEVEL PLUMBING FIG 7 SIDE VIEW END VIEW installation Adaptor Vaive Body or triet or Outlet Bypass Valve Push all the way in 6 INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS OR SEARS BYPASS VALVE ITEM NO 42 65 3436 AND PIPES FIG 8 Cut the house main water pipe where you will a con
7. INWARD FOR BYPASS CROSS OVER USE IF WATER SUPPLY IS FROM THE LEFT NOTE Flexible connectors are not allowed in all areas Check your local plumbing codes A U connects o directly to valve inlet and outlet ZY g I NOT INCLUDED BUY FROM SEARS Flexible Connectors Sears ttem No 42 65 3440 NOT INCLUDED BUY FROM SEARS Bypass Valve Sears Item No 42 65 3437 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water al pipe near the water meter or pressure tank to turn off the water Pressure Tank Shutoff Pump 2 Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water NF A heater iui tee eas Electrical Gas Panel Valve N 3 Open the highest and lowest water faucets in Av your house to let water drain from the pipes Close faucets after water has drained 4 Take all the small parts from the parts bag and lay out neatly where you can easily see and get SMALL PARTS BAG ITEMS to them as they are needed INLET ii INLET OUTLET 7 A NOTE The inlet screen is not used on the clarifying screen _ PODA C SERIE filter and can be discarded z O O WASHER OR re GASKET 2 CLAMP 2 INLET OUTLET L TUBE 2 Kii TRANSFORMER NUT 2 E GROUNDWIRE e SCREWS AND NUTS 5 INSTALL INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR FIG 5 INSTALLING INLET AND OUTLET SEARS BYPASS VALVE ITEM NO 42 65 3437 ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE
8. tank 7 Move the filter ciose to the floor drain SLOWLY and CAREFULLY the filter is heavy tip the filter 2 Open a faucet in the filtered water pipes to vent over so the valve inlet and outlet are over the drain pressure in the filter Allow water to drain from tank DO NOT REST THE FILTER ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS 3 Looking at FIG 11 on page 13 move the stem in OR THEY WILL BREAK a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and 8 Tip the bottom of the filter up a few inches and hold open the bypass valve until all water has drained Leave the filter laying like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet 4 Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out SECTION 7 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS DIA 11 27 8 cm TYPE OF FILTERING MINERAL Aggregate AMOUNT OF FILTERING MINERAL 1 0 Cu Ft 028 Cu M Inlet Outiet Freeboard WATER PRESS LIMITS Min Max 20 to 125 PSI 1 4 to 8 4 Kg Sq Cm 18 45 7 cm MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE 120 F 48 9 C MINIMUM WELL PUMP CAPACITY 270 Gal Hr 1022 Liter Hr 55 139 6 cm SERVICE FLOW RATE at max pressure drop of 10 psi memwa at 35 PSI inlet pressure CAPACITY DETERMINED UNDER WGA STANDARD S 200 TEST CONDITIONS FOR FILTER GROUP IV AND MAY VARY WITH LOCAL WATER CHARACTERISTICS 49 124 5 cm 1
9. the filter is backwashing do step 15 Then make the timer settings beginning on page 15 h When the backwash is over open filtered water faucets until chlorine odor is gone then close 15 TURN ON THE GAS OR ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT 1 SET THE TIMER After the transformer is plugged into the elec trical outlet step 13 page 14 12 00 AM SUnday began to flash in the time display Set the time of day present day of week days and or time of recharge A SET TIME OF DAY 1 Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button 1 once The hour display flashes Press the SET CLEAR button 4 until the present hour of the day shows in the display Be sure AM for morning hours or PM for afternoon and even ing hours shows 2 NOTE Press button 4 and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour Or hold button 4 to move the display ahead 2 hours each second to the correct hour SECTION 4 WATER FILTER TIMER RECHARGE SETUP buttons display 5 PRESENT TIME AND DAY Z RECHARGE TIME 3 RECHARGE DAY SET CLEAR ON OFF 5 HOLD VACATION RECHARGE NOW Press button Li once to steady the hour display and minutes begin to flash Repeat step 2 to set the correct minutes Press button 1 again to steady the minute dis play day will begin flashing Figure 15 shows the timer set at 3 30 PM B SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK 1 Pr
10. will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form and grow However if sanitizing is needed do the following Press and hold button 5 on the face piate a until RCHG begins to flash in the face plate display starting a backwash Bo szo After 5 to 10 minutes press button 5 again to start fast su rinse Wait about 1 minute THEN TURN OFF WATER TO THE FILTER AT_THE MAIN SUPPLY VALVE Press button 5 once more to return the valve to service Carefully remove the large plastic clip at the filter valve iniet FIG 7 page 10 and pull the adaptor out b NOTE If bypass valve Item No 42 65 3437 is install ed or if plumbing is too rigid to move also disconnect the outlet side and move the filter away from plumbing Put 1 teaspoon 0 1 ounce of calcium hypochlorite into the valve inlet as far as possible c NOTE You can buy calcium hypochlorite in tablet or granular form using trade names such as Perchloron and HTH LICHAC SH CONNECTING TRANSFORMER Transtormer f KJ PY Power Cable Hook either lead under either transtormer terminal Screws Carefully reconnect the plumbing Turn on the water supply Open the nearest filtered water faucet until you can smeli chlorine then close the faucet DO NOT USE WATER FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES After the 45 minutes see step a to start a backwash The filter will complete this backwash in about 35 minutes While
11. 9 SECTION 7 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW SWEAT SOLDERING TIPS MEASURING PIPE LENGTHS Always be sure to inciude the length of pipe that goes inside the fitting On pipe this length is about 4 FZ i about engagement pipe CUTTING PIPE Turn the pipe cutter back and forth around the outside of the pipe Tighten the pipe cutter slowly with each turn until all the way through the pipe To keep from crushing or distorting the pipe do not tighten the cutter too much at a time File burrs from cut ends CLEAN PIPE AND FITTING SOLDERING SUR FACES With emery cloth fine sandpaper or steel wool clean the end of the pipe and inside of the fitting Clean surfaces until they shine Do not grind off too much material making the fit too loose clean surfaces thoroughly CHECK THE FIT Push the pipe into the fitting as far as it will go Use some force to slip together but do not hammer or pound If too tight clean surfaces until fit is good PUT ON PASTE FLUX Freely apply paste flux on both cleaned surfaces Place pipe into the fitting and turn to spread the paste around BEFORE SOLDERING READ THESE SAFETY GUIDES 4 Keep torch flame away from walls the water softener and other materiais that will burn A Do not touch newly soldered pipe with your hands Wrap nearby already soldered joints with a wet cloth so solider does not melt Let soldered joints cool slowly Sudden cooling can crack or we
12. CHARGE BACKWASH GUIDE WATER CONDITION RECHARGES PER WEEK normai sediments dirt etc normal sediments dirt etc ITH iron high sediments dirt etc high sediments dirt etc WITH iron NOTE The timer is factory programmed for Monday Wednes day and Saturday recharge VACATION The day you leave on vacation or other long absence press DO NOT HOLD the VACATION ON OFF button 5 VAC begins to flash in the display The timer will keep time but the filter will not recharge and waste water When you return press the VACATION button again to return the filter to service and the correct time of day in the display Remember to do this or the filter will not recharge and you will soon have sediments in your water supply NOTE While in VACATION the filter will go through a recharge if the RECHARGE NOW feature See be low is used NOTE To shut off the water supply to the filter use the plumbing bypass valve s FIG 11 page 13 RECHARGE NOW For times you expect to use more water than usual use the RECHARGE NOW feature Press the RE CHARGE NOW HOLD button 5 and hold in for 3 seconds RCHG begins to flash in the display and a recharge starts right away You will have filtered water when the recharge is over in about 35 minutes SECTION 5 TIMER FEATURES HOW THE FILTER WORKS TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the timer goes off the memory built into ti
13. IBLE FATAL SHOCK THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUD ED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUTLET Be sure the electric outlet for the transformer is grounded the right way Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before removing outer valve covers A Connect the filter to the house COLD water 120 max pipe only DO NOT CONNECT TO HOT WATER When you see this sign inthe book A something could be damaged or someone hurt if the guide is not followed exactly A Sears Clarifying Filter takes sediments such as dirt sand silt clay and fine organic matter out of water You can see sediments in water by filling a clear drinking glass When held up to light you can see the particles floating in the water or settled to the bottom of the glass The filter is filled with filter aggregate mineral that traps and holds the sediments as the water flows through it The Clarifier is sometimes installed alone but is often followed by a water softener Besides softening the water WHAT YOUR CLARIFYING FILTER WILL DO the water softener catches sediments that may get through the filter Sears Water Analysis Laboratory will test your water and tell you what equipment you need see page 5 NOTE f you will install the clarifyi
14. INSTALL THE FILTER A DO NOT install in a place where the filter could freeze Freeze damage voids the warranty by Think of the following points as you choose a place to Sears Roebuck and Co See page 20 put your filter See FIG 1 Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely Place as close as possible to the pressure tank to occur if it develops a leak Sears or the manufac well water or water meter city water turer will not repair or pay for water damage f f A gt A 120V electric outlet to plug the transformer into Place as close as possible to a water drain Such as is needed within 10 feet of the filter the filter has a a floor drain laundry tub sump or standpipe 10 foot power cable Be sure the outlet and trans i former are in an inside place to protect from wet A Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE weather THE WATER HEATER Temperature of water go ns l ing through the filter must not be more than 120 F A When installing in an outside location you must 49 C take the steps necessary to assure the filter instal lation plumbing and wiring are as weli protected Locate the filter in the water system as shown in from the elements contamination vandalism etc FIG 1 below For example a taste and odor filter as when installed indoors always follows a water softener and the clarify ing filter is installed ahead of other filters and the water softener A gt K
15. OR WATER LEAKS Look at the picture in FIG 11 showing your kind of bypass valve s On a single valve slide the stem into SERVICE On a 3 valve system open the inlet and outlet valves and close the bypass valve OPEN A HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET TO A LET AIR OUT OF THE FILTER AND HOUSE PIPES b Fully open the shut off valve in the house main water pipe to turn on the water After water from the faucets runs smooth with no c more air bubbles close them d Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found READ THE CAUTION NOTE AFTER STEP 7C SOLDERED COPPER OR CPVC PIPE PAGE 11 SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL SINGLE SINGLE VALVE VALVE Plastic PULL STEM brass OUTWARD CHAIN BYPASS VALVES FOR SERVICE a 11 INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE FILTER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe iron or copper is often used to ground all electric outiets in the home Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock when you touch any electric appliance plugged into the outlet If you didn t install a 3 valve bypass or a brass single bypass valve FIG 11 the cold water pipe ground is broken A To restore the ground take the clamps 2 screws 2 nuts 2 and ground wire that were in the small Parts bag Install across the iron or copper in and out pipes as shown in FIG 12 Be sure good contact is made between the pipe and the
16. OR POWER CABLE DISCONNECTED Check for loss of power and correct Reset the times then use the RECHARGE NOW feature See page 16 FUSE BLOWN CIRCUIT BREAKER POP PED ORCIRCUIT SWITCHED OFF Replace fuse reset circuit breaker or switch circuit on Reset times and use the RECHARGE NOW feature NOTE SEE TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY PAGE 17 TIMER IN THE VACATION VAC POSITION Press the VACATION button once to return the filter to service page 16 TIMER NOT PROGRAMMED FOR RECHARGES See pages 15 and 16 to select and program a schedule Use the RECHARGE NOW feature VALVE DRAIN HOSE PLUGGED Hose must not have kinks sharp bends or any water flow blockage See page 12 18 HOUSE WATER PRESSURE LOW WELL PUMP PRESSURE SET TOO LOW Adjust to a MINIMUM of 20 psi BACKWASH NEEDED MORE OFTEN TO KEEP FILTER MINERAL BED CLEAN Set the timer for more recharges See pages 15 and 16 CARE OF YOUR FILTER KEEP THE FILTER FROM FREEZING 5 Pull the holding clip to remove the drain fitting with drain hose attached from the vaive If the filter is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain al water from 6 Looking at FIG 5 on page 9 remove the plastic it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the filter clips and pull the adaptors or bypass valve from the inlet and outlet 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure
17. SH After a time the mineral needs clean ing to flush out all the sediments held by the mineral This cleaning is called backwash In backwash water flows UP through the mineral The dirt and other sediments flush out of the mineral out the top of the filter and to the drain Backwash is about 25 minutes long FAST RINSE After backwash the water flow changes direction and goes downward through the filter at a fast rate Dirt and other sediments left at the bottom of the mineral bed are flushed to the drain The fast rinse is about 5 minutes long Then the filter returns to service 17 FILTERED WATER OUT WATER SERVICE BYPASS LK WATER OUT WATER pi Drain BACKWASH eee 25 minutes FILTERED Mineral WATER OUT WATER Bed FAST RINSE _ _ 5 minutes SECTION 6 CARE OF YOUR FILTER BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY By making a few easy checks you can often avoid an unneeded service call If your water filter fails to work check these things If after making the checks it still does not work right call your Sears Service Department FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH Water contains sediments iron dirt sand etc MANUAL BYPASS VALVE S IN BYPASS POSITION See FIG 11 page 13 Move stem in single bypass valve to SERVICE In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves close the bypass valve TRANSFORMER UNPLUGGED AT THE WALL OUTLET
18. aken the solder SOLDERING Light the torch and set to a moderate flame Move the flame over and around the joint to heat pipe and fitting In a short time touch the end of the solder wire to the tip of the fitting DO NOT PLACE SOLDER IN THE FLAME The solder will melt and draw into the connection when the pipe and fitting are at the right temperature Run the solder around the lip until the joint is full Do not overfill as solder will run into and harden inside the fitting Being careful not to touch the pipe with your hands make a quick swipe around the joint with a cioth to take off excess solder solder torch For agood sweat solder joint the pipe and fitting must not have any water inside them Water when heated by the torch weakens the solder and often the joint will leak If you can not keep the inside of the pipe dry wad up a piece of bread into a ball After putting paste flux on both the pipe and fitting place the bread wad into the pipe and poke in several inches Put the pipe and fitting together and solder The bread absorbs moisture while you are soldering When the water is turned on the bread dissolves and is flushed out an open faucet LEAKING CONNECTIONS You can try to reheat and resolder a leaking joint but it s usually best to start over Turn off the water reheat and take the pipe and fitting apart Take off all old solder cleaning down to the copper surface Apply new paste flux and solder again
19. clamps Fasten the ground wire tightly between the clamps IMPORTANT Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal contact ali the way to the ground Plastic rubber or other electrically insulating parts such as hoses fittings washers or gaskets can break the direct meta to metal contact Also check the water meter city water or the well pump Install 4 copper jumper wires clamped tightly on both ends across insulated parts FIG 13 AIEHAP COLD WATER PIPE GROUND Ground Wire Clamp 2 Na e O or From Valve To Outlet Valve inlet l mmkm WATER METER JUMPER WIRE 4 Groundwire SECTION 3 ELECTRIC POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR 12 FILTER The filter works on 24 volt 60 Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL house power to 24 volts You must piug the transformer into a 120 volt outlet only Be sure the outlet is always live so someone cannot turn it off by mistake 13 FASTEN THE POWER CABLE AND PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER Looking at FIG 14 fasten the 2 power cable lugs 1 under each screw to the transformer as shown Tighten both screws then plug the transformer into the outlet NOTE When you plug in the transformer 12 00 AM and SU begin to flash in the face plate display 14 SANITIZING THE WATER FILTER Care is taken at the factory to keep your filter clean and sanitary Materials used to make the filter
20. cost book from Sears Piumbing and Heating departments that will help you If you have soldered before some basic sweat soldering tips are on page 20 of this manual CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE A water flow of 5 to 7 gallons per minute is needed A lower flow will keep your filter from working as well as it should To make an easy check of your flow rate do the following You will need a 1 gallon container can jar pail etc 1 Fully open 2 cold water faucets close to the point water enters the house 2 With both faucets open fill the gallon container at 1 faucet while looking at a watch or clock to see how many seconds it takes 3 Empty the container and go to the second faucet be sure BOTH faucets are still on Fill the galion container at the second faucet and see how many seconds it takes 4 Turn off both faucets Now add the number of seconds it took to fill the container at both faucets 5 Atotal of 35 seconds or less means the system flow rate is good FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts Water Filter Model No t Serial Number Date Instalied t Get from the rating decal on the filter Iron Content Parts Per Million pH ___ s Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Pounds Square Inch Water Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute The acidity or alkalinity measure of water BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL WHERE TO
21. eep the filter out of direct sunlight The sun s heat can melt plastic parts THE PROFER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT Shows sequence of equipment only seldom if ever wouid all items be needed kitchen or bathroom Tai amp Oder hard water to ae city water suppty Cartri outside faucets Filter A cold soft water hot soft water well water supply a Pressure or Captive air Pal tank blending i ene tank wel i water Water Iron locati Taste amp Softener Fitter Neutral Claritying ion Solution Odor izing Filter Filter Dispensing System Filter PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR FILTER You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the Now look at the common plans for in and out piping on filter Look at your house main water pipe at the point page 8 Select the drawing best for you and use it as a you will connect the filter Is the pipe soldered copper guide to plan what materials you will need As you plan glued plastic or threaded galvanized or brass What is your in and out piping keep in mind the following check the pipe size What kind of pipe and fittings is it easiest list Then get all the materials you will need before you for you to work with and what tools do you have start SECTION 2 BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL TOOLS PIPE FITTINGS AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED _inand out pipes to the filter must be at least 3 4 in size Some local codes may tell you to use no l
22. ep 6 When all piping fits together good solder or solvent cement CPVC all joints following tips on page 20 THREADED PIPE Read the important note in step 6 Then measure cut thread and put together pipe and fittings from the inlet outlet adaptors or bypass valve up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valves installed in step 6 NOTE For 1 connection use a 1 fitting directly on the installation adaptors or bypass valve Threads on the adaptors or bypass valve are 1 in male pipe include union fittings or flexible connectors Sears kit page 8 b SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL FIG 9 INLET OUTLET FITTINGS inlet and Outlet Gasket Gasket Bypass Vaive DM Adaptors A CAUTION BEFORE SOLDERING DISCONNECT NUTS FIG 9 AT THE ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE THIS WILL STOP THE HEAT CAUSED BY THE SOLDERING FROM GOING INTO THE FILTER VALVE AND MELTING PLASTIC PARTS After plumbing cools put nuts back on and tighten Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to prevent stress on the filter valve Use pipe dope or teflon tape on all outside threads CAUTION BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN PUTTING PIPE FITTINGS ONTO THE PLASTIC THREADS OF THE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR THE BYPASS VALVE DO NOT CROSS THREAD DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Flexible connectors are not allowed in all areas Check your local plumbing codes 8 Fasten or support all piping u
23. ess than 1 in pipe size Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and fit tings Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe w Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when connected together Use pipe and fittings of the same material You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out Pipe Sears has kits and bypass valves you can buy to help make installing your filter easier See page 8 ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves Either use 3 shut off valves or 1 of Sears special valves Bypass valves let you turn off water to the filter but still have water in the house pipes You will need a length of standard 5 8 in inside diameter 1 D garden hose for the filter drain see step 9 page 12 DO NOT USE A SMALLER HOSE t DRAW THE PLANS FOR YOUR IN AND OUT PIP 120V a ING HERE BE SURE TO FOLLOW GUIDES LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE ALL PIPE FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES YOU WILL USE MAKE A LIST OF ALL MATERIALS YOU NEED AND BUY THEM BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE FILTER OUTLET OR THE FILTER WILL NOT BACKWASH RIGHT You can buy a 15 ft hose from Sears Item No 42 65 3431 NOTE Flexible hose is not allowed by some codes If a rigid drain is required buy an adaptor garden hose thread on 1 end and plumb in following codes TOOLS NEEDED Common and cross point Phillips screw drivers slip joint pliers and a tape measure or rule ALSO for SOLDERED COPPER t
24. ess the SET CLEAR button 4 to set the pre sent day of the week in the display NOTE Press button 4 and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time Or hold button 4 to move the day display ahead 2 days each second 2 Press button again to steady the entire display Figure 15 shows the timer set at TUesday C SET DAYS OF RECHARGE BACKWASH NOTE IF YOU HAVE A WATER SOFTENER OR OTHER AUTOMATIC FILTER A good water flow rate is needed for proper recharging and or backwashing of all water conditioners To help assure good water flow you should offset the timers on each conditioner so recharges do not occur on the same days or at the same time Most Sears water softeners are factory set many are adjustable to recharge from 2 00 to 4 00 AM Set the clarifying filter to recharge on different days or Set the clarifying filter to recharge either 2 hours before or after other equipment or Offset the timers on all equipment to begin re charging at 12 00 2 00 and 4 00 AM or 1 00 3 00 and 5 00 AM etc 1 Read HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RECHARGE BACKWASH THE FILTER page 16 NOTE The timer is factory programmed to recharge on Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 Press the RECHARGE DAY button B and SUnday begins to flash lf you want recharges on Sunday from table press the SET CLEAR button 4 to display ON If you do not want Sunday recharges press button 4 to dis
25. mer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the filter will not recharge When electrical power comes on 1 of 2 things will happen 1 The present time of day will show mean _ ing the timer memory has kept all settings NOTE If the filter was in a recharge when power was lost it will now finish the cycle 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time settings and they must be reset page 15 The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer NOTES When power comes on the flashing display re turns to a time of 12 00 AM Sunday then begins to keep time again If you do not reset all time set tings the filter will recharge 3 days each week However recharges will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time If the filter was in a recharge when power went off the valve will return to service position without finishing the recharge cycle HOW YOUR CLARIFYING FILTER WORKS The clarifying filter is filled with a mineral called filter aggregate This mineral looks something like coarse sand During service FIG 16 water goes into the filter and DOWN through the bed of mineral The mineral takes the dirt sand silt clay and other sediments out of the water and holds it in the bed Clear clean water goes out of the filter and into the house pipes RECHARGE BACKWA
26. nect the filter Loosely put together pipe fit tings and the 3 valves or Sears special bypass valve Place valve s within easy reach IMPORTANT WHEN LOOKING AT THE FRONT OF THE FILTER THE INLET IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IF WATER IN YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE RUNS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT BE SURE TO USE A BARZO AS SHOWN IN FIG 2 AND 3 b If all pipe fittings and valves fit together good tighten all threaded joints use pipe dope on outside threads or solder all joints following the soldering tips on page 20 10 INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE Jen g ITEM NO 42 65 3436 OR 3 VALVE BYPASS SINGLE VALVE BYPASS 3 VALVE BYPASS CONNECT THE FILTER Refer to your plan drawing on page 7 and to page 8 7 SOLDER COPPER OR CPVC PIPE Read the important note in step 6 Then put the a gaskets tubes and nuts shown in FIG 9 or the flexible connectors Sears kit page 8 onto the inlet outlet adaptors or bypass valve NOTE The nuts tubes and gaskets are for 3 4 in plumbing connection For 1 in connection do not use the nuts tubes and gaskets From your local hardware store buy 2 sweat adaptors 1 in temale thread x 1 in sweat and plumb directly to the in stallation adaptors or bypass valve Threads on the installation adaptors and bypass valve are 1 in pipe thread Measure cut and put all pipe and fittings b together up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s you installed in st
27. ng filter along with a Sears Solution Dispensing System read the dispensing system owners manual for treating a private well before installing SECTION 2 BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL HELPFUL INFORMATION If you know little about plumbing skills we suggest you get a book on the subject There are many good books for do it yourselfers on the basics of plumbing WATER SYSTEM TESTS HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD A CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Sears has many kinds of water treating units see page 6 to correct different water problems To know the kind and size of unit you need you must first know what elements are in your house water supply chemical analysis shows the type and amounts of elements in water If your water needs analysis call or write your nearest Sears store for help CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE For your filter to work right a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch psi is needed in the house water pipes The highest pressure allowed in the A water pipes is 125 psi If pressure is over 125 psi buy and install a pressure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe to the filter NOTE If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more pressure during the night may go over 125 psi If you have a weli water system look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure Call your local water department if you have city water They will tell you what the water pressure is where you live You can get a low
28. play OFF 3 Press button 3 again to display a flashing MOnday As you did in step 2 above press button 4 to display ON for recharge on Monday or OFF for no recharge on Monday continued 15 4 Press button 3 for every day of the week each time using button 4 to display ON for recharge or OFF no recharge as needed D ser TIME OF RECHARGE BACKWASH The filter is factory set to begin recharge at 2 00 AM ending at about 2 40 AM If a different recharge time is desired or needed see note under step C page 15 do the following 1 Press the RECHARGE TIME button 2 once to display a flashing 2 00 AM the factory setting HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RECHARGE BACKWASH THE FILTER The clarifier needs backwashing when you can see sediments in the water or when faucet water pressure drops When that happens depends on how much sediment is in the water supply and how much water your household uses You can use the following table as a guide WATER FILTER TIMER RECHARGE SETUP SECTION 5 TIMER FEATURES 5 After setting ON or OFF for Saturday press but ton 1 to return the present time in the display 2 Press the SET CLEAR button 4 until the desired recharge starting time shows in the display NOTE Press button 4j and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour at a time Or hold button 4 to move the display ahead 2 hours each second 3 Press button 1 to return the present time RE
29. s and ordinances Customer shail also be protected during installa tion 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 becomes effective the date the merchandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove fauity within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO SECTION 1 Safety Guides 4 4 ses uuauuccuccuiauuuce 4 What Your Clarifying Filter Will Do 4 SECTION 2 Water System Tests 5 Where To Install The Filter 6 Planning Your Installation 6 8 SECTION 3 Step by Step Guides To Install 9 14 SECTION 4 Water Filter Timer Recharge Setup 15 16 SECTION 5 Timer FOTOS a ad ra Zal A Wa mecs ed 16 17 How The Filter Works 17 SECTION 6 Helpful Hints Checklist Before You Call For Service 18 Keep The Filter From Freezing 19 SECTION 7 Specifications Dimensions 19 Sweat Soldering TISSU none ou Pas aren aude 20
30. se pipe hangers to keep the weight of the plumbing off of the filter inlet and outlet fittings so they do not leak or break garden hose to it Put the other end of the hose over the floor drain FIG 10 or into a laundry tub sump standpipe or other suitable drain CHECK YOUR LOCAL CODES SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL IMPORTANT NOTES CONNECT A VALVE DRAIN HOSE FIG 10 9 The valve drain fitting has standard garden bu TP gt 27 fitting RA hose Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all areas SEE hose threads Connect a 5 8 1 D MINIMUM size NOTE ON PAGE 7 BA A Leave an air gap of about 1 2 between the end of the hose and the drain This gap is needed so you don t get a back flow of sewer water into the filter DO NOT put the end of the hose down into the drain or connect without an air gap Laundry Tub 1 1 2 MINIMUM Place or support the hose so it does not kink or have AIR GAP sharp bends FASTEN THE END OF THE HOSE TO TS DAC ee dt A BRICK OR OTHER HEAVY OBJECT SO WATER a oe PRESSURE WILL NOT MAKE IT WHIP Keep the hose lower than the drain fitting In some SUMP EE homes to get to a drain you must raise the hose and 112 Support in run it over head If you need an over head drain do dolu mn not raise the hose more than 8 above the floor or the filter will not work as it should Orain Hose Standpipe 12 10 TESTING YOUR PLUMBING WORK F
31. ubing cutter propane torch lead free solder and flux emery cloth sand paper or steel wool for THREADED PIPE hacksaw or pipe cutter pipe wrenches pipe threading tool pipe joint com pound approved for use on potable water for CPVC PLASTIC hacksaw adjustable wrench solvent cement approved for use on potable water primer YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE LEFT IN WHAT DIRECTION DOES THE WATER FLOW BE SURE TO PLAN IN AND OUT PIPING SO WATER FLOW IS TO THE FILTER INLET PLAN A GROSSOVER FIG 2 OR 3 IF FLOW IS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT FIG 2 SOLDERED COPPER CONNECTION IN SHOWN W AT ER Tad out PUSH AM for SERVICE Close the bypass valve for BYPASS Open the bypass valve FIG 3 THREADED PIPE CONNECTION c IN SHOWN BYPASS VALVE CRE Union 2 1 X w Reducer 2 NOT INCLUDED BUY FROM SEARS FOR BYPASS Pus HI F N Bypass Valve OR SE WARD Rv Sears item No CE 42 65 3436 Open the inlet and outlet valves Close the inlet and outlet valves PLANS FOR IN AND OUT PIPES TO FILTER NOTE Flexible connec tors are not allowed in all areas Check your local Plumbing codes NOT INCLUDED BUY FROM SEARS rs Flexible NOT INCLUDED E Connectors BUY FROM SEARS amp Sears Item No Bypass Vaive 42 65 3440 Sears item No 42 65 3437 PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE R connects P directly to valve inlet and outlet PUSH STEM
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