Kenmore 625.34835 User's Manual
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1. VALVE INLET SP Se rcu TOP UE DISTRIBUTOR P Aang D d A ia DRM BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR 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 posi tioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration 30 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION NOTES 31 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3483400 AND 625 3483500 7137604 Cover main 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness switch 7084330 Power Cord transformer 7144978 Timer Repl PWA 7137581 Face Plate order req d decal 7137662 Face Plate Decal Mod 625 3483400 7141467 Face Plate Decal Mod 625 3483500 7137599 Rim Rating Decal JS 7137727 Brinewell Cover Location 7143964 Wing Nut 1 4 7100819 Brinewell 7144619 Salt Storage Tank 7143956 Screw Plastic 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp 6A 1103200 Hose Adaptor 6A 9003500 Grommet 6A 7123689 Brine Valve Assy also see pg 33 7105047 Replacement Distributor 0505644 Resin 7092155 Resin Tank incl Key No 18 7096183 O Ring 2 3 4 x 3 7077870 Top Distributor 0900215 O Ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 7079092 O Ring 2 72. 3D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST HELP YOU SAVE MONEY NOTE Read ERROR CODE page 9 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 and 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 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION NO SOFT WATER No salt in the storage tank Refill with salt see page 8 Use the RECHARGE NOW button to start a regeneration see page 9 Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet or Check for loss of power and correct Reset power cable disconnected the times then use the RECHARGE NOW button to start a regeneration see page 9 Fuse blown circuit breaker popped or circuit Replace fuse reset circuit breaker or switched off SEE TIMER switch circuit on Reset times and use the POWER OUTAGE MEMORY PAGE 10 RECHARGE NOW button to start a regeneration Timer in the vacation vac position See VACATION feature to return the softener to service page 9 No regenerations set on the timer See pages 18 20 to select and program a schedule Use the RECHARGE NOW button to start an immediate regeneration Manual bypass valve s in bypass position See FIG 16 page 21 Move stem in single bypass valve to SERVICE Salt in storage tank bridged Refer to page 14 to break Dirty plugg
3. FIG 16 page 21 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 present time of day please call you local Sears Service Department for service PRESENT TIME AND DAY RECHARGE TIME E Ll RCHG 1 21 1 3 RECHARGE DAY 4 5 SET CLEAR ON OFF VACATION HOLD RECHARGE NOW WHEN YOU RETURN press the VACATION button again to return the softener to service and the correct time of day in the display Remember to do this or the softener will not regenerate and you will soon have hard water PRESENT TIME AND DAY RECHARGE TIME SET CLEAR ON OFF VACATION HOLD RECHARGE NOW 3 2 3 RECHARGE DAY 4 bu JE Continued SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A TIMER POWER OUTAGE MEMORY If electrical power to the timer goes off the memory built into timer circuitry keeps all settings for 6 hours minimum or more The display is blank and the softener will not regenerate When electrical power comes on 1 of 2 things will happen 1 The present time of day will show meaning the timer memory has kept all settings NOTE If the softener was in a regeneration when power was lost it will now finish the cycle 10 FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 2 The display will show a time but it will be flashing The timer memory did not keep the time settings and th
4. 4 TH F PERSONS S SU N THE T 12 HOUSEHOLD EVERY EVERY EVERY 5 DAY DAY DAY PERSONS N THE HOUSEHOLD 13 18 25 MT EVERY 6 TH F DAY PERSONS S SU N THE 11 11 12 HOUSEHOLD EVERY EVERY EVERY 7 DAY DAY DAY PERSONS N THE 11 13 HOUSEHOLD EVERY EVERY 8 DAY DAY PERSONS N THE 14 16 HOUSEHOLD EVERY DAY 15 DAYS REGENERATE M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday TH Thursday F Friday S Saturday SU Sunday factory set for Monday Wednesday and Saturday EVERY DAY 20 MINUTE LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE NEEDED factory set for 16 minutes MINUTES OF FILL 0 1 LBS 2 6 2 9 32 3 5 3 8 4 1 19 20 25 MIN 4 4 4 6 4 9 5 5 5 8 7 2 LBS POUNDS OF SALT USED EACH REGENERATION 20 9 PERSONS N THE HOUSEHOLD 10 PERSONS N THE HOUSEHOLD SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4B EINE VALVES SINGLE PLASTIC SINGLE BRASS PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open Iniet amp Outlet Valves BYPASS Open Bypass Valve Close Inlet amp Outlet Vaives DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS Inlet Outlet Height Overall height Distance between inlet outlet center lines MODEL NO 625 3483400 AND 625 3483500 NOTE Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pressure loss performance specifications Performance speci
5. display the factory set regeneration days and starting time flashing To change the regen eration start time do step b following Other Wise go to step c P 1 PRESENT TIME AND DAY AM 2 RECHARGE TIME MO WE SA RECHARGE DAY NOTE Read Automatic Bypass page 13 when choosing a regeneration starting time other than 2 00 AM b Press the SET CLEAR button until the de sired regeneration starting time shows in the display NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 hour at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second Enter Results Here For Future Reference Fill Cycle Minutes Days To Regenerate SU MO TU WE TH FR SA circle suggested days SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A HOWTO FINE TUNE YOUR SOFTENER c Press the RECHARGE DAY button and SUnday begins to flash If you want regenerations on Sunday from regeneration table press the SET CLEAR button to display ON If you do not want Sunday regenerations press the SET CLEAR button 4 to display OFF d Press the RECHARGE DAY button 3 again to display a flashing MOnday and ON factory set recharge As you did in step c use the SET CLEAR button to change the display from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON 2 SET THE FILL CYCLE MINUTES a Press and hold the RECHARGE TIME button until FILL shows in the display then release bu
6. 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 Salt Hole Brinewell Cover remove and add about 3 4 oz bleach 1 Liftthe salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 3 gallons of water 2 Remove the brinewell cover FIG 3 and pour about 3 4 ounce of common 5 25 household bleach Clorox Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Brinewell Water About 3 Gallons 3 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds to start a recharge This first recharge does several things It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sanitize it Itfills the salt tank to the water level need ed 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 witb or witb out 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 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water i
7. 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 Nozzle amp Venturi Assy incl Key Nos 75 and 78 through 83 Parts Bag Model No 625 3483400 incl parts marked with a pages 32 33 amp 35 order manuals sepa rately if needed Parts Bag Model No 625 3483500 incl parts marked with a A pages 32 33 amp 34 order manuals sepa rately if needed Seal Kit incl Key Nos 67 68 71 85 88 and 89 Drain Hose 3 8 1 0 x 20 1 PARTS INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO 625 3483500 ONLY SEARS Kenmore OWNERS MANUAL WATER SOFTENER MODEL NOS The model number of your water softener is found 625 3483400 on the rating decal This decal is on the rim under 625 3483500 the salt hole cover All repair parts are available for immediate pur chase or special order when you visit your near est Sears Service Center or the Service Depart ment at most Sears Stores To request service or To Call order parts by phone call the toll free numbers Toll Free listed to the left For Service 1 800 4 REPAIR When requesting service or ordering repair parts 1 800 473 7247 always provide the following information Product Type Model Number Part Number 1 800 FON PARTS Part Description 1 800 366 7278 For Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7147803 7
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9. Also it can control some clear water iron0see maximum allowed in the specifications on page 21 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 shows up in the soft water before 6 months clean more often Printed instructions 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 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 Lookin
10. Solid State Water Softener Standard Capacity ON OFF VACATION 5 HOLD RECHARGE NOW display buttons 22 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5B REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES See regeneration table on page 20 and specifications page 21 CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MINUTE FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 1 1 1 liters BRINING 16 6 liters BRINE RINSE 11 4 liters BACKWASH 1 8 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters TO SET DOUBLE BACKWASH Softener has a backwash and fast rinse cycle before brining and after brining which is beneficial on some kinds of iron bearing water USE BUTTONS 4 SET CLEAR and 1 PRESENT TIME AND DAY Reng SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 1 Press and hold 4 entire display comes on gt Press 1 to display 3 dashes gt Press 4 to display dbl gt Press 1 to display 18 88 2 Press 4 to return present time REPEAT ABOVE STEPS TO CANCEL DOUBLE BACKWASH CYCLE SEQUENCE WITH DOUBLE BACKWASH 1 Fill 2 Backwash 3 Fast Rinse 4 Brining Brine Rinse 5 Back wash 6 Fast Rinse Return to Service OTHER RECHARGE CYCLE TIME ADJUSTMENTS Cycle times in specifications are factory settings Do the following to check for correct cycle times NOTE Removing from electrical power varies from 6 to 15 a If 3 12 does show go to step 4 S n hours resets timer to factory programming tt b
11. WATER VISUAL CHECKS ls raw water pipe plumbed to valve inlet 15 plumbing bypass valve s in service 15 valve drain hose unobstructed 15 there salt in storage tank TIMER DISPLAY SHOWS CORRECT TIME AND DAY AND IS STEADY OBSERVE VALVE CAM POSITION IN SERVICE POSITION TEST WATER AT SOFT WATER FAUCET CLOSEST TO SOFTENER NOT IN SERVICE POSITION 1 Wiring harness has loose connections or defective 2 Switch defective 3 Valve motor inoperative WATER SOFT WATER HARD Softener regenerated since customer called Check for correct regeneration and fill cycle programming CHECK PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING OK FOR FAMILY NEEDS Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify proper function SHORT FILL TIME REPROGRAM Leaking faucet or stool Softwater used at outside faucets Other unusual softwater usage wi nm DO MANUAL ADVANCE TO FILL CYCLE CHECK FILL FLOW TO SALT TANK FILL FLOW TO SALT TANK OKAY DO MANUAL ADVANCE TO BRINING Verify draw by observing noticeable drop float will drop away from float stop in brinewell liquid level Allow several minutes DISCONNECT TUBING AT NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WATER FLOWING FROM TUBING SUCTION AT TUBING NO SUCTION OR WATER FLOW FROM TUBING TOO FEW REGENER ATIONS AND OR TOO 1 2 3 Dirty or defective nozzle and vent
12. automatically drive through several valve positions while searching for service MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOSTIC While the valve is Use the following procedures to advance softener rotating from 1 cycle to 2 gm valve through regeneration cycles to check operation another the display Ino NI will show P mean Remove top cover to observe valve rotation ing the position switch is closed DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY 3 To advance valve 1 Press and hold 4 for 3 seconds until 8 96 press 5 each time 18 88 displays UWE TH ES you want to move into next cycle Pressing while 2 Press B to display position P switch open or pay p E P valve is rotating has closed indicator no affect If the valve is in service fill brining backwash or fast rinse see markings on cam under motor the display will show meaning the position Press and hold for 3 seconds to switch is open move softener into fill cycle Remove brinewell cover and using a flashlight Observe fill water entering tank Brig continued 24 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5C a Ifit does not move into fill valve motor is inopera tive Check all wiring and connections b If water does not enter tank see Quick Check Troubleshooting page 26 Lay NOTE While in manual advance the time display will automatically return to the present time if a but ton is not pressed w
13. 8 x 3 1 4 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7088041 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7095373 Transformer 24V 10VA 7141417 Installation Manual 7147803 Owners Manual not illustrated Included in parts bags see page 35 32 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3483400 AND 625 3483500 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NUMBER 0505957 Lead Washer 0513860 Float Stop 7092317 Float 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 0900535 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 7092286 O Ring 5 16 x 9 16 7095470 Brine Tube 7113016 Tubing Assy incl Key Nos 43 44 amp 45 7112997 Ground Clamp Kit 6A Included in small parts bags see page 35 INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 33 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS 625 3483400 50 B AND 625 3483500 VALVE ASSEMBLY 34 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS KEY PART DESCRIPTION E Meie 0900857 7117808 0503288 7113918 7142942 0501228 0900041 7024160 0900431 7116713 0507369 0507615 0900570 42 3441 0507371 0900535 7134224 7092634 7092642 7129889 7081764 7082053 0900064 7081201 7081104 1202600 7089267 0521829 SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL N
14. C VENTURI VALVE OUTLET BYPASS WATER NYY SS NOZZLE ri VALVE INLET HARD WATER TOP DISTRIBUTOR Kas POSITION BRINE FROM SALT STORAGE SWITCH BOTTOM 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 ROTOR amp DISC Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc to place T sm 1 the valve in BACKWASH stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the bottom distributor up through the bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine and hardness to the drain VALVE DISTRIBUTOR 29 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC DRAIN
15. Ifother than 3 12 3 00 to 3 30 DISPLAY MUST SHOW TIME AND DAY press until 3 12 shows 1 Press and bold 4 entire display NOTE Instead of programming double backwash comes on AGG ede longer single backwash is beneficial on some types of iron SU MO TU WE TH FRSA 8 8 yp 2 Press 2 08 shows meaning water 2 cycle brining amp br rinse and cud H EE 8 20 4 Press 2 4 04 shows meaning u 80 minutes 8 x 10 4 cycle fast rinse 4 minutes mr a If 2 08 does show go to step 3 Mia If 4 04 does show go to step 5 b Ifother than 2 08 2 00 to 2 15 73 IT UA cic b Ifother than 4 04 4 00 to 4 30 OF press 4 until 4 04 shows SU MO TU WE TH FR SA 3 Press 2 3 12 shows meaning 2 io Le Un 5 3 cycle backwash and 12 minutes 3 5 Press 2 18 88 shows 6 Press 4 to return to present time and day TO SET MINUTE LENGTH OF FILL CYCLE factory setting 16 minutes USE BUTTONS 2 RECHARGE TIME 4 SET CLEAR and 1 PRESENT TIME AND DAY 1 Press and hold until FILL shows then 16 factory setting Ta gt Press to set the desired fill minutes from regeneration table 2 Press to return present time and day 23 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5C TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The chart below shows the error codes that could The face plate has a self diagnos
16. OS 625 3483400 AND 625 3483500 PARTS LIST crew 6 20 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 6A Clip 2 req 6A Installation Nut 2 req A Installation Tube 2 req Washer 2 req A Install Kit incl Key Nos 62 63 amp 64 Installation Adaptor 2 req O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 req Rotor Seal O ARing 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 Tubing Flow Plug 1 2 PARTS INCLUDED WITH MODEL NO 625 3483400 ONLY REPAIR PARTS BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE MODEL NO 625 34372 0502206 7129863 7105013 7130911 0900535 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 A 7089893 7039068 7081188 9007006 7103964 7082087 7064372 7064380 7085263 7074123 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 7085239 7144813 7144821 7129716 42 3433 not illustrated KEY PART DESCRIPTION _ Nozzle and Venturi Screen Screen Support O Ring 3 8 x 1 3 8 Cap O Ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 Rotor amp Disc Wave Washer O Ring 3 4 x 15
17. SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NOS 625 3483400 Standard Capacity SST 625 3483500 Standard Capacity SST Kenmore Caution Head and Follow Water Softeners All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Warranty Before First Use of This Product Start Up Setting Timer How It Works If you have questions when installing operating or main Care Of taining your softener and when setting the timer call Specifications this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL 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 workmanship in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten 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 SER VICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United Sta
18. V2 or more per min LEVEL DROPS SLOWLY See NOTE below MANUAL ADVANCE TO BACKWASH AND FAST RINSE CYCLES AND VERIFY CORRECT DRAIN FLOW RATES FLOW RATES TOO SLOW Partially obstructed flow Slots in brinewell plugged Salt caked at bottom of salt tank Bottom of salt tank full of dirt and sediments plug Partially obstructed top and or bottom distributor Resin bed iron fouled NOTE Proper draw indicated Be sure to check for a salt bridge As a positive check for brine draw into the resintank keep softenerin briningfor 20 minutes or more Then make a taste test for salt at the drain water SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5D 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 back side of the valve to allow pressure water to bleed out catch water with a rag DISASSEMBLY To remove a part or group of parts refer to the valve drawing A common screwdriver or nut driver Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to completely disassembe SERVICING THE VALVE Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or defects Inspect the bott
19. alt 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 12 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim 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 it s 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 it If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only FIG 12 fA SALT BRIDGE push tool into salt bridge to break Pencil Mark Broom Handle Salt 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
20. cleaners having ammonia or abrasives They may scratch and dull the surface NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 13 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 turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing 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 overtighten and break the cap or housing Screen Nozzle amp Venturi Gasket IMPORTANT Be sure holes the gasket center directly over the matching holes in the nozzle amp venturi housing Screen Flow Plug 1 Nozzle amp Venturi Housing INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP CONCAVE SIDE DOWN IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water
21. e present day b SET PRESENT DAY OF WEEK 1 Pressthe SET CLEAR button 4 to set the pres ent day of the week in the display L3 RECHARGE TIME L3 RECHARGE DAY CLEAR 5 ON OFF HOLD onm di Solid State Water Softener VACATION RECHARGE NOW buttons NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the day display 1 at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the day display ahead 2 days each second 2 Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button 1 again to steady the entire display Figure 2 shows the timer set at TUesday PRESENT TIME AND DAY RECHARGE TIME RECHARGE DAY EXAMPLE This drawing shows 3 30 PM as the present time of day and TUesday is the current day of the week SET CLEAR ON OFF VACATION HOLD RECHARGE NOW No other settings are needed after installing your water softener The softener is factory set to regenerate every Monday Wednesday and Satur day beginning at 2 00 AM For most families this gives enough soft water for their needs However if you want the softener to regenerate at a different time or on different days or to set for the most efficiency see Fine Tuning Your Water Softener page 18 SEE PAGE 9 FOR OTHER TIMER CONTROLS AND FEATURES SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water LIEN softener clean and sanitary Materials used to
22. ed or damaged nozzle amp venturi Take apart and clean see page 15 or replace damaged parts Valve drain hose plugged Hose must not have kinks sharp bends or any water flow blockage see page 16 in your installation manual WATER HARD SOMETIMES Regenerations too few Refer to pages 18 20 to find correct setting More water being used See pages 18 20 for correct regeneration setting Hot water used when softener is regenerating Avoid using hot water as the water heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass on page 13 Possible increase in water hardness Ask your Sears retail or catalog store for a new water analysis Leaking faucet or toilet valve A small leak will waste hundreds of gallons of water in a few days Fix all plumbing leaks and always fully close faucets 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A It is not hard to fine tune your softener but it does take a few minutes of your time to do it right You may save up to 500 pounds or more of salt each year with proper tuning Read the following carefully To have soft water all the time the softener must regenerate or recharge a certain number of times in each 7 day period How many times to regenerate set the timer depends on 3 things 1 The number of people in your home tells you how much water is used The grains per gallon GPG hardness of your water supply listed on your water analysis report see page 2
23. er iron from water up to the limits shown on page 21 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 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 7141417 for step by step guides gt To be sure you have done all the steps to install the M wA TER softener read the following list Page numbers q PPLy referred to are in the Installation Manual Isthe house water flow going INTO the soften er valve INLET Trace piping to be sure See VALVE pages 10 and 11 w INLET Is the plumbing bypass valve or 3 valves set for SERVICE See page 18 Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp be
24. ey must be reset page 6 The flashing display is to remind you to reset the timer NOTE When power comes on the flashing display returns to a time of 12 00 AM Sunday then begins to keep time again If you do not reset all time settings the softener will regenerate 3 days each week However regeneration will most likely be on the wrong days and at the wrong time If the softener was in a regeneration when power went off the valve will return to service position without finishing the regeneration cycle If your water tastes salty use RECHARGE NOW see page 9 to start another regeneration or open 1 or more soft water faucets and allow to run until the salt taste is gone 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 comes from the house main water pipe into the softener Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 7 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 Th
25. fications are validated by the Water Quality Associa tion WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page 32 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 70 MAXMUM CLEAR WATER IRON ppm 3 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER TYPE OF SALT NEEDED OTHERS TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL resin AMOUNT OF RESIN cu ft REGENERATION RECHARGE CYCLE TIME min High Capacity 60 FILL factory setting time is adjustable 16 BRINING BRINE RINSE 80 BACKWASH 12 FAST RINSE 4 TOTAL REGENERATION TIME factory setting 118 ALTERNATE TYPE OF SALT STORAGE CAPACITY pounds Pure evaporated compacted Nugget Pellet gpm gallons per minute gpg grains per gallon psi pounds per square inch water softener salt bu ppm parts per million 200 21 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT 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 9545 WIRING SCHEMATIC CIRCUIT BOARD TRANSFORMER 24 VAC 110 VAC POSITION SWITCH FACE PLATE TIMER 1 PRESENT TIME AND DAY 2 nme Kenmore L3 RECHARGE DAY gat Ni ee 4 SETHGLEAR
26. g at FIG 16 on page 21 move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve 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 34 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 34 Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain out water 16 KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING FIG 14 Rain WATER FROM THE SOFTENER floor drain wood block 7 Looking at FIG 14 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 has 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
27. in your Installation Manual or page 2 of this manual 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 bard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 25 for your bardness number 15 gpg hardness 2ppmironx 5210 10 times 25 HARDNESS NUMBER 3 How much salt is used each regeneration determined by the length of the fill cycle see pages 19 and 20 REGENERATION TABLE The table page 20 makes it easy fo you to pick the best regeneration and fill time setting to use Step 1 Go down the side of the table to the number of persons in your family or the number of people in the house using water Step 2 Across the top of the table find the column listing the grains per gallon hardness of your water Step 3 Read across and down the table to find the point where steps 1 and 2 meet At this meeting point suggested days to regenerate and fill cycle minutes needed are shown 18 HOW TO FINE TUNE YOUR SOFTENER TO SET THE TIMER FOR DAYS OF REGEN ERATION AND FILL MINUTES DO THE FOL LOWING NOTE Remember the timer is factory set for Monday Wednesday and Saturday regenerations starting at 2 00 AM Fill time is factory set for 16 minutes SET DAYS AND TIME OF REGENERA TION OR RECHARGE E Press the RECHARGE TIME button 2 once to
28. is cleaning is called recharge or regeneration Regeneration is started at about 2 00 a m factory setting by the timer It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are FILL BRINING BRINE RINSE BACKWASH FAST RINSE WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE Hard Water IN Soft Water OUT Resin Tank Resin Bed SaltStorage Tank 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 soft water flows into the salt storage area during the fill cycle as shown in FIG 8 The length of the fill cycle is factory set to provide softening capacity for an average family You can reset this time when fine tuning the water softener pages 18 through 20 water FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FILL Hard Water Soft Water OUT M Salt Storage Tank salt not shown 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 9 makes the suction to
29. ithin 4 minutes After fill press to move softener into brining A slow flow of water to drain begins Verify brine draw from brine tank See flow rates on page 23 c If softener does not draw brine see Quick Check Troubleshooting NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact BRINE VALVE FLOAT SETTING The timed and flow controled fill cycle regulates the pounds of salt used each re generation The float setting is not critical The float acts only as an emergency shut off in up position to prevent storage tank water overfill Float Stop Float lt Brine Valve Body 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Again press 5 to move softener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from drain hose See flow rates page 23 js d Anobstructed flow indicates a plugged top distrib utor backwash flow plug or drain hose Press to move softener into fast rinse Again look for fast drain flow Allow softener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine remaining in resin tank from brining cycle test To return softener to service press 5 4 Press 3 to display 18 88 a t 320 5 Press 4 to return present time and da L un E 5 FREEBOARD MEASUREMENT 14 to 18 Freeboard Distance from top of tank to top of resin bed SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5C TROUBLESHOOTING NO SOFT
30. nds or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow See page 16 Is the softener power cable connected to the transformer and is the transformer plugged into an inside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet See page 20 3 valve Besureto restart the water heater See page 20 brass ead Bypass Valves ji plastic Water Heater SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER Li PRESENT TIME AND DAY Standard Capacity display 1 SET THE TIMER When the transformer is plugged into the elec trical outlet 12 00 AM SUnday began to flash in the time display Set the time of day and present day of week as follows a SET TIME OF DAY 1 Press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button once The hour display continues to flash 2 Press the SET CLEAR button 4 until the pres ent hour of the day shows in the display Be sure AM for morning hours or PM for after noon and evening hours shows NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the hour display ahead 1 at a time to the correct hour Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 hours each second to the correct hour 3 Press button once to steady the hour dis play and minutes begin to flash Repeat step a2 to set the correct minutes 4 Press button 1 again to steady the minute dis play day will begin flashing Figure 2 shows the timer set at 3 30 PM See step b to set th
31. om 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 to service position Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds 27 ROTARY VALVE SERVICE valve cam amp gear i o SEE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE SECTION 3 flow plug backwash and fast rinse flow rate control E rotor amp disc o ring drain seal nozzle amp venturi seal Lubricate the gear on the motor and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease or other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient switch as shown with lever
32. quare Inch Gallons Per Minute T The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the salt hole cover TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 7 E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 8 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACEPLATE TIMER FEATURES 9 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 HOW TO FINE TUNE YOUR WATER SOFTENER 18 20 B DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 21 SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION A ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 22 B REGENERATION CYCLE TIMES 23 C TROUBLESHOOTING 24 26 D ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 27 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 28 30 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 32 35 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 wat
33. s 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 21 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 RE MOVING ADDITIVES 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 i i El a 234 904 Brinewell Cover Brinewell 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 abo
34. take brine from the salt tank and put it into the resin tank It keeps 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 goes into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing 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 eB water FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE Hard Water Hard Water IN BYPASS mil tt Nozzle amp Venturi BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 10 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 IN Hard Water BYPASS Zu 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 11 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 water FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE Hard Water Soft Water IN 7 Drain SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B AUTOMATIC BYPASS D
35. tes 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 installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade practic es Further all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall 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 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 No t Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds S
36. tic function for the appear and the possible defects for each code electrical system except input power The face plate monitors the electronic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunction While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SET button The SET button remains operational so the service occurs an error code appears in the person can make the MANUAL ADVANCE DIAGNOS TICS to further isolate the defect face plate display POSSIBLE DEFECT MOST LIKELY LESS LIKELY motor inoperative wiring harness or connection to switch switch face plate face plate face plate position switch 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 FACE PLATE REPLACEMENT Be sure the valve is in service position observe valve cycle indicator see below when replacingthe face plate If after installing and programming the replacement face place the valve is not in service position do the follow ing to assure correct cycle orientation or timing between the face plate and valve Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures below 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
37. toward the cam SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE CR D N N ASL VALVE INLET WATER VALVE OUTLET f SOFT WATER 7 2 ARESIN v BED gt i MEE TOP DISTRIBUTOR POSITION SW ITCH 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 VALVE CAM POSITION ROTOR amp DISC SWITCH VENTURI FILL FLOW PLUG VALVE INLET FILL WATER HARD WATER POSITION SWITCH VALVE OUTLET SOFT WATER To begin a regeneration the solid state 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 and position the valve in FILL 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 28 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES ROTOR amp DIS
38. tton 2 After a few seconds the fill cycle minutes factory setting 16 will flash b Press the SET CLEAR button to set the min utes of fill cycle needed as shown in the re generation table NOTE You may get hard water between regenerations if you set the timer for fewer fill minutes than the Regeneration Table shows you to set A higher setting than needed will waste salt e Press RECHARGE DAY button 3 to display a flashing TUesday WEdnesday etc each time using the SET CLEAR button 4 to display ei ther ON or OFF as needed After recharge is either set or cancelled for SAt urday press the PRESENT TIME AND DAY button once again to return the present time and day display NOTE Press SET CLEAR and quickly release to move the display ahead 1 minute at a time Or hold the SET CLEAR button to move the display ahead 2 minutes each second THE DISPLAY BEGINS OVER AT 0 AFTER PASSING 59 c Press PRESENT TIME AND DAY button to return the present time and day display TO SET the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and DAY OF WEEK see page 6 If you need help to program the timer call toll free number 1 800 426 9345 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A HOWTO FINE TUNE YOUR SOFTENER REGENERATION TABLE WATER HARDNESS GRAINS PER GALLON 46 to 50 M 1 PERSON TH IN THE 11 HOUSEHO M W 2 PERSONS S S N THE 12 HOUSEHO MT S 11 MT 3 TH F PERSONS N THE HOUSEHO
39. uri Nozzle and venturi not 1 2 3 Obstruction in elbow on brine valve Obstruction in brine valve riser or body Brine valve float set too low and valve closes prematurely 1 Obstructed drain hose or fitting Elevated drain hose on low pressure or raised over 8 above floor Defective rotor amp disc 3 valve failure seated properly on gasket Defective disc seal rotor wave washer or other inner 26 NO FILL FLOW TO SALT TANK TIMER SHOWS WRONG TIME AND DAY AND OR IS FLASHING Electrical power was off Reset all timer programming TIMER DISPLAY BLANK Check electrical power to timer outlet transformer power cable all connec tions Investigate reason for power loss Be sure out let for softener cannot be Switched off POWER OKAY FACE PLATE DEFECTIVE REPAIR AS NEEDED Do Manual Advance Diagnostic to verify proper function Do Manual Advance Diag nostic to verify proper function DISCONNECT 5 16 0 0 TUBING AT NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WATER IS FLOWING FROM TUBING NO WATER FLOW FROM TUBING 1 Brine valve float set too low and valve closing prematurely Obstruction in brine valve elbow Obstruction in brine valve riser or body Plugged nozzle and venturi Plugged nozzle housing Obstructed fill flow plug Defective rotor amp disc BON LEVEL DROPS TOO FAST 1
40. uring 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 set anytime a time when not much water is used 13 SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION If you get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating change the time setting Set the recharge time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM page 18 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 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE 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 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 8 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 s
41. ut 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 7 the softener will be giving you soft water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES RECHARGE NOW If you have guests visiting or other times when you use more water than usual you could begin to run out of soft water If the softener is not scheduled to regenerate for another day or 2 you would get hard water until then If this happens or you think it might happen press and in the HOLD RECHARGE NOW button 5 for 3 seconds until RCHG shows RCHG will flash in the display during the regeneration which lasts under 2 hours NOTE Avoid using HOT water while the softener regenerates because bypass hard water will refill the water heater see Automatic Bypass page 13 VACATION The day you leave on vacation or other long absence press DO NOT HOLD IN the ON OFF VACATION button 5 VAC begins to flash in the display FIG 6 The timer will keep time but the softener will not regenerate to waste water and salt NOTE Whie in VACATION the softener will go through a regeneration if the RECHARGE NOW feature is used see above To shut off the water supply to the softener use the plumbing bypass valve s
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