Kenmore 625.347001 User's Manual
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1. hand or battery powered drill with 1 8 bit if needed for the cold water supply valve page 5 electricdrill and bits if holeis needed for the RO faucet page 6 and 7 6 STEPS TO INSTALL STEP 1 Install Cold Water Supply Saddle Valve or other fittings page5 STEP 2 Install Drain Adapter page 6 STEP 3 Install Faucet pages 6 and 7 STEP 4 Install RO Assembly page 7 STEP 5 Install Storage Tank MakeRemaining Tub ing Connections page 8 STEP 6 Sanitizing Pressure Testing Purging page 9 STEP 1 INSTALL COLD WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan then install a cold feed supply water fitting The fitting must provide a leak tight connection to the RO 1 4 tubing see FIG 8 page 8 A typical connection using theincluded saddle valveis shown in FIG 3 A below An optional connection using standard plumb ing fittings not included is shown in B N ote Codes in thestate of M assachusetts requireinstal lation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of the saddle valve For installation use plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massa chusetts A SADDLE VALVE N ote This valve has a cutting pin and will piercea holein copper tubing or plastic pipe If installing on iron pipe you haveto drill a 1 8 holefor thepierc ing pin Read the following danger note and be sureto turn off water to thepipeand to d2. NI OT A W N 4 NI 17 REMOTE LOCATION FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM REMOTE RO INSTALLATION storage tank not shown Possible remote locations for the RO nearby the kitchen or bathroom sink include 1 a basement area underneath the sink and 2 an adjacentroom orcloset Longer lengths of tubing may be needed see parts liston page 17 You can run the drain tubing directly to 1 of several suitable open drain points as shown below bypassing the faucetairgap and p trap drain This type of drain is the preferred over the p trap drain adapter Check your local codes Always be sure to provide an air gap between the end of the hose and the drain point RO product water faucet Note Tubing colors as o supplied with RO system 3 8 blue tubing OPTIONAL DRAIN POINTS FOR REJECT WATER colb G 1 4 green tubing SUPPLY FLOOR DRAIN 18 19 Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week penn Ue 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 For in home major brand repair service yp ON The model number of Call 24 hours a da
3. 10 1 2 screw 2 ass a STEP 5 INSTALL STORAGE TANK MAKE REMAINING TUBING CONNECTIONS 1 CONNECT DRAIN TUBING FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTER Referring to FIG 8 run theloose section connected to faucet barb fitting of black 3 8 tubing from thefaucet to thedrain adapter with a black collet installed on page 6 Cut this tubing as needed to route in as straight of a run as possible withoutloops dips low spots or kinks Cut theend of the tubing square Then push all the way into the fitting Pull on the tubing to be sure it s held firmly in the adapter fitting See pages 12 and 13 for tubing connection instructions 2 CONNECT TUBING TO WATER SUPPLY Usethe tubing insert ferruleand nutto fasten the 1 4 green tubing to thesaddle valve fitting installed on page 5 Tighten the nut with a wrench 3 Movethestoragetank into placenext to the RO as sembly You can stand the tank upright or lay it on side Apply no more than 2 wraps of Teflon tape to the threads on thenippleat thetop of thetank Hand tighten then wrench 1 4 turn only the other in cluded tubing adapter fitting with the yellow collet onto thetank nipple BECAREFUL NOT TO CROSS THREAD 4 Run the 3 8 yellow tubing to the fitting installed in step 3 Be sure the end of the tubing is cut square and insert all the way into the fitting Again pull on the tubing to be sure it s held firmly in the fitt
4. 1 4 x 20 white 2 7161784 Tubing 1 4 x 100 white 7157280 Tubing 3 8 x 20 white 2 7161750 Tubing 3 8 x 100 white 7208112 Owners s Manual includes key numbers 14 through 19 tubing lengths for remote installations page 18 not included Direct replacement for colored lengths of tubing not illustrated see page 16 for use locations Note This o ring and collet are for replacementin the bracket membrane housing only They do not fit the other push in fittings key nos 2 7 12 13 21 and 24 not included m 7205350 Faucet 7207920 Adaptor 7 16 24 x 3 8 Tubing 7185788 Screw 10 12 x 5 8 8 req 42 34702 RO Membrane Cartridge 7177175 O ring Seal 1 7 8 x 2 1 8 7174965 RO Cap 7207881 Elbow 3 8 NPT x 3 8 Tube 2 req 7156535 Head 2 req 7170246 O ring Seal 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 2 req 42 34370 Filter Cart T amp O Postfilter 7156569 Sump 2 req 7171674 Connector 1 8 NPT x 1 4 Tubing 7171682 Elbow 1 8 NPT x 1 4 Tubing 7112442 Valve Top 7112434 Valve Center 7014979 Plunger 7099296 Diaphragm 2 req 7112426 Valve Bottom 7030721 Screw 10 14 x 1 3 4 4 req 7133838 Shutoff Assembly 7208502 Tee 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Tubing 7207899 Elbow 3 8 NPT x 1 4 Tube 2 req 42 34373 Filter Cart Sed T amp O Prefilter WO
5. mostly on the pH of the supply water to the RO sys tem see specifications Cartridgelifeis shorter with higher pH For example if supply water pH is from 6 8 to 7 7 thecartridge may last for well over 1 year H owever cartridge life may be as short as 6 months if the pH is as high as 8 5 to 10 Higher pH weakens the cartridge membrane and causes pin hole leaks It s time to replace the RO cartridge when the pro duction rate and or quality of product water drops Product water may begin to taste different or bad in dicating solids and organics are passing through the RO membrane To be sure it is the RO cartridge re place the prefilter and postfilter cartridges first To replace the RO cartridge see FIG 9 1 Turn off the water supply and open the RO faucet to relieve pressure continued CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM 2 Press inward while turning the RO cap to the left toremovefromthebracket membrane housing 3 Use a pliers or heavy wire made into a hook to pull the RO cartridge from the housing N ote Sanitizing is recommended after servicing in ner parts of the system see page 9 4 Install the new cartridge end with o ring seals in ward Work back and forth to get all the way in end of cartridge about 1 1 4 in from end of housing 5 LubricatetheRO cap o ring seal if dry Replacethe o ring into the cap Press inward on the cap while turning totheright tolock Thecap will no
6. a pressure reducing valvein the water supply pipe to the reverse osmosis system Y Do not install the reverse osmosis system out side or in extremehot or cold temperatures Temper ature of the water supply to the reverse osmosis sys tem must be between 40 F and 100 F Do not install on hot water V Read the other limits pH hardness etc in the specifications and be sure your water supply con forms Also see Water Supply on page 3 W The reverse osmosis membrane contains a pre servativefor storage and shipment Be sure to purge as instructed on page 9 before using product water TABLE OF CONTENTS Where To Install the RO System 4 Tools and Materials Needed 4 Installation Steps 0005 5 9 Cold Water Supply SaddleValve 5 Drain Adapter 6 Faucet sa idee ae aha ead Peed ke nh 6 7 RO Assembly 62g et bee wandte mete panes 7 Storage Tank Tubing Connections 8 Installation Steps continued Sanitizing Pressure Test Purging 9 How theRO System Works 10 Care of RO System 0005 11 14 Dimensions Specifications 15 Repair Parts csc nwusotee ata tava ens 16 17 Remote Installation Locations 18 WHAT YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WILL DO Your Reverse Osmosis RO Drinking Water System is a water treatment unit It uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis Wa
7. are shortened for neater appear ance it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service You can alsolocatetheRO assembly and storagetank in any remote location from the faucet observing safety guides on page 2 You do need a nearby water source and drain point See page 18 Water Supply To provide supply water to the RO system inlet a saddle valve is included to install where codes permit on a cold water pipe page 5 Pro videother pipefittings for tubing connection astypi cally shown on page 5 where saddle valves are not allowed Drain Point A suitable drain point is needed for re ject water from the RO membrane A floor drain laundry tub standpipe sump etc is preferred as shown in the remote locations drawing page 18 A sink p trap drain adaptor is included to install where codes permit as an optional drain point page 6 RO product peter faucet U cold water supply Ss Storage Tank d 1 i P o gt O HOT r 1 drain adapter sink drain p trap RO Assembly TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED adjustable wrench standard pliers and larger adjustable jaw pliers or pipe wrench to fit sink drain slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers plumbers putty gt pipejoint compound thread seal or Teflon tape approved for use on potable water supplies
8. the postfilter sump turning to the left Take the cartridge from the sump and place in the plastic bag Replace the sump and tighten securely 5 Remove the prefilter sump and cartridge Also place this cartridge in the clean bag PRESSURE TESTING 1 Do the preceding sanitizing procedures before pressure testing 2 Open the water supply shutoff valve to the RO 3 Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets to purge air from the system Close faucets when water runs smooth PURGING RO MEMBRANE Important purging instructions The RO cartridge contains a food grade preservative that you should clean from it before using water from thesystem The preservative will give product water an unpleasant taste and odor 6 If needed to clean flush the prefilter sump with fresh water Then fill with water to about 1 from the top Add 1 0 ounce of chlorine ordinary 5 25 household bleach H ilex Clorox etc and mixinthe water Do not add chlorine first Concentrated it will attack plastics 7 Carefully replace the sump on the prefilter head and tighten securely 8 Slowly open the water supply to the RO 9 Open the RO faucet locking the lever upward against the spout 10 Allow water to circulate through the RO system until you smell the bleach odor Then close the faucet and allow the RO to stand idle for 20 minutes 11 After the 20 minutes open the RO faucet and run water until the bleach odor
9. 3 gal yes Metric 280 860 kPa 5 40 C 22 7 liters 18 9 liters 8 7 liters feed water supply at 50 psi 77 F and 750 TDS Quality water production amount of waste water and percentrejection all vary with changes in pressure temperature and total dissolved solids 15 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Model No 625 347001 SADDLE VALVE See note on codes in the state of Massachusetts page 5 32 P a ESR D 31 gt I E y i 3 8 ee ah a J Bracket Membrane Housing PUSH IN FITTINGS 1 4 3 8 o ring seal 36 can yo o ring seals ye ra i 3 REPAIR PARTS Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System Model No 625 347001 Description of Part Description of Part 7205326 Storage Tank 7207938 Adaptor 1 4 NPT x 3 8 Tubing 7208366 Bracket Membrane Housing 7133634 Check Ball 7110385 Spring 7133464 O ring Seal 7 16 x 5 8 7202344 Check Valve Cap 7095030 Cone Screen 7208413 Flow Control Insert 7011272 Saddle Valve 7192230 Drain Adapter 7209566 Push in Fitting Kit 1 4 0 7209574 Push in Fitting Kit 3 8 9006062 Screw 2 req 9041700 Hanger Washer 2 req 42 34334 Sump Removal Wrench 7161823 Tubing
10. DE MODEL NO 625 347001 1 AT LEAST every 6 months replace the prefilter and postfilter cartridges Clean or replace the flow control and screen 2 Replace the RO membrane cartridge when the percent rejection of total dissolved solids TDS is less than shown in the specifications see B below If any of the following occur before the 6 months replace as directed A Slow Making of Product Water Replace the prefilter cartridge If the production rate does notimprove replace the postfilter car tridge and RO membrane cartridge C Chlorine Taste and or Odor Replace the prefilter postfilterand RO membrane cartridges B High Total Dissolved Solids TDS in Product Water You can get a free TDS test through some Sears retail stores or service departments If the store or service department does not have a TDS meter you can send treated and untreated water samples to a water analysis lab for testing It is important to test both the treated and untreated water to determine system performance If the TDS is not within the system s performance guidelines replace the prefilter postfilter and RO membrane cartridges OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Chlorine taste and or odor in the RO product water Other taste and or odor System makes product water too slowly The ppm of chlorine in your water supply exceeds maximum limits and has de stroyed the RO membrane The prefilter is no longer remo
11. OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 625 347001 Caution Kenmore Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Reverse Osmosis Operating Instructions Before FirstUse of Drinking Water System This Product Warranty How To Install If you have questions when installing operating or How It Works maintaining your reverse osmosis system call this Care Of toll free number 1 800 426 9345 Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY FULL WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM except filter cartridges and R O membrane For one year from the date of purchase when the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material and workmanship except filter cartridges and the R O membrane U i i i TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the i U U i United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be per formed in a neat workmanlike manner in accor dance with genera
12. brane life will result Trained salespeople at Sears can arrange for a free water analysis The analysis will tell you if other wa ter supply treatment is needed before going to the RO system CAUTION Chlorine in the water will destroy the RO membrane M ost cities add chlorineto the wa ter supply to kill bacteria The prefilter removes chlorineup to thelimits shown in thespecifications before it enters the RO membrane It is important to replace the prefilter cartridge at least every 6 months See the RO care guide on page 14 Check Parts Included Unpack the carton and re move the RO system In addition to the assembled RO and the storage tank the system includes the parts illustrated below a separate length of tubing and this manual afte RO PRODUCT WATER FAUCET WATER SUPPLY SADDLE VALVE be DRAIN cee O ADAPTER HAN SS WASHERS amp SCREWS ans GE pS WHERE TO INSTALL THE RO SYSTEM The RO assembly and storage tank is designed for installation under the sink usually in the kitchen or bathroom The RO assembly mounts on a wall sur face or can lay on thecabinet floor nextto thestorage tank Hanger washers and wood screws areincluded for cabinet wall mounting The RO product water faucet installs on the sink or on the countertop next to the sink pages 6 and 7 N ote Tubing lengths allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing If tubing lengths
13. check to be sure it is positioned cor rectly 12 5 Inspect the o ring and collet Replace if worn cut or otherwise damaged Carefully replace into the drain port 6 Be sure the flow control is in the end of thetubing then push all the way into the fitting TO DRAIN flow control insert 1 4 tubing z collet O o ring seal screen KS DS i N pa od Fg Ni N TUBING CONNECTION all push in fitting locations This RO system includes push in fittings for quick tubing connection at most locations If working with the fittings do the following Connection FIG 11 1 Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing square 2 Inspect the end about 1 of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks scratches or other rough spots If needed cut the tubing again 3 Push tubing through the collet and all the way into fitting Full engagement is 11 16 for 1 4 tubing and 3 4 for 3 8 tubing continued CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM TUBING CONNECTION continued If tubing is used other than supplied with the sys tem besureit is of high quality exact size and round ness with a smooth surface To Disconnect Tubing Push the collet inward and hold with a finger while pulling the tubing out Tubing correctly cut and connected cut tubing square collet oe Se __ se ee end of tubing round and smoot
14. d lt lt n a lt AUTOMATIC z SHUTOFF 4 id i gt PREFILTER POSTFILTER CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM To keep your reverse osmosis system operating and making high quality water you must makesuresup ply water is always within the limits shown in the specifications Good supply water helps to assure longer lifefromtheRO membrane cartridge prefilter and postfilter cartridges However each of these will wear out in time and need replacement This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effective removal of total dissolved solids The water should be tested periodically to verify the system is performing satis factorily If theRO assembly is wall mounted you may beable to replace parts with the assembly left on the wall If not simply lift the RO assembly from the mounting washers and lay on the cabinet floor when replacing the prefilter and post filter cartridges and RO mem brane N ote To prevent spillage place a container under the RO assembly or put the RO assembly in a con tainer to catch the water CAUTION Before disconnecting parts be sure to close the water supply valve to the RO PREFILTER AND POSTFILTER CARTRIDGES You must replace the prefilter cartridge often to pro tect the RO membrane from being destroyed by chlorine and or from plugging with sediments in your water supply If the water supply contains both chlorine and sedim
15. ents replace the prefilter cartridge at least every 6 months of product water use Replace more often than 6 months if it begins to plug with sedi ments If thewater has sediments only with no chlorine you may notice a slower making of product water as the prefilter collects the sediments When this occurs re place the prefilter cartridge Also replace the postfilter cartridge To replace the filter cartridges see FIG 9 1 Turn off the water supply and open the RO faucet to relieve pressure 2 Remove turn to theleft both sumps from thefilter heads Be careful the sumps are full of water 3 Removeand discard theinner cartridgesin aprop er manner Flush the insides of thesumps with fresh water Do not lose the large o ring seals 4 Insert new cartridges and with lubricated o rings in place turn on and tighten the sumps 11 N ote The prefilter cartridge has light gray netting and end caps The postfilter has blue D o notinter change N ote Usealubricant approved for useon a potable water supply mounting Coa washers 2 a RO cartridge o ring seals on this end postfilter Nee lt cartridge on Ox blue o ring i 3 seal woon A oring seal a RO cap L J sump a Turn sumps in the direction of the arrow le to remove Turn E gt Opposite way to install and tighten RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE The life of the RO membrane cartridge depends
16. h with no cuts nicks or flat spots eee r 11 16 1 4 A engagement E 3 4 3 8 tubing Replacing collet and o ring seal Push o ring sealin to bottom of port then follow with collet fitting collet depress to remove tubing wo 5 Changing Collet and O ring FIG 11 o ring seal collet 1 With a small screwdriver remove the collet and o ring from the fitting 2 Be sure the port is clean then lubricate and insert the o ring seal to the bottom of the port 3 Push the collet inward until it locks in place CAUTION DO NOT USE VINEGAR OR OTHER ACID BASED CLEANERSON THISROSYSTEM THEY WILL DEGRADE SOME RO SYSTEM PARTS AL WAYS USE SOAP AND WATER This reverseosmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component critical for effectiveremoval of total dissolved solids The water should be tested periodically to verify thesystem is perform ing satisfactorily 13 AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SERVICE If the shutoff assembly requires service be sure to reassemble parts exactly as shown in FIG 12 and to reconnect tubing as shown on pages 10 and 16 Tee Fitting es ae VA NPT x 3 8 Tube SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY Elbow fitting turns into OUT porn Male Elbow 1 8 NPT x 1 4 Tubing Male Connector 1 8 NPT x 1 4 Tube ay collet tubing ee CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM CARE GUI
17. iliar with plumbing procedures 1 Usea ferrule and nut to assemble the drain tubing connector to the drain adapter FIG 5 Turn thecon nector to about 45 from the 12 00 position as shown to 10 00 or 2 00 position as needed Tighten the nut securely 2 Carefully disassemble the sink drain pipe and clean the tailpiece to assure a leak tight fit 3 Install the drain adapter onto the sink tailpiece using a ferrule and nut Snug the nut but do not tighten N ote If needed to make fit you can cut to shorten the unthreaded end of the adapter Do not cut too shortso theadapter will makealeak tight seal with the connecting fitting 4 Assemblethe p trap to the drain adapter and oth er drain pipe fittings as required check codes to complete the drain run 5 Tighten all connections but do not overtighten and break plastic fittings drain a adapter ee aE P black collet 452 mle 45 5 Por SEY drain tubing connector STEP 3 INSTALL FAUCET A PREPARE MOUNTING HOLE 1 Select 1 of the following places for the faucet Be sure it will fit flat against the surface and there is space underneath for tubing see FIG 8 page 8 Usean existing sink top hole for a spray hose or other faucet A 1 to 1 1 4 diameter hole is need ed Drill anew hole in the countertop next to the sink Drill anew holein the s
18. ing TYPICAL UNDERSINK INSTALLATION RO product water faucet cman he L See note on codes in the state J x of Massachusetts drain adapter page 5 i i water supply Co valve sink p trap YELLOW 3 8 black tubing to larger barb on faucet Note See note on page 4 regarding tubing lengths 5 yellow collet tubing adaptor ferrule nut 7 L STEP 6 SANITIZING PRESSURE TESTING amp PURGING SANITIZING Sanitizing is recommended upon installation of the RO system and after servicing inner parts It is im portant for the service person to have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system CAUTION Be sure to remove the RO membrane and both filter cartridges as follows before sanitiz ing Chlorine will destroy the RO membrane car tridge 1 Be sure the water supply to the RO is turned off and the RO faucet is open to relieve pressure 2 Referring to FIG 9 page 11 press inward while turning theRO cap totheleft torenovefromthe bracket membrane housing Remove use pliers the RO cartridge from the housing Place the car tridge in a clean plastic bag 3 Besuretheo ring seal isin the RO cap Replacethe RO cap and push inward while turning to the right to lock 4 Remove
19. ink top CAUTION To avoid damaging a sink beyond re pair consult a qualified plumber or installer for guides to drill holes in porcelain or stainless steel 2 If drilling is needed makethe 1 to 1 1 4 diame ter hole 3 Place plumbers putty around thedrilled hole FIG 6 to prevent water leakage around the base of the faucet STEP 3 INSTALL FAUCET cont B ASSEMBLE FAUCET 1L If not already assembled install therubber washer spacer flat or lock washer and hex nut onto the threaded faucet stud 2 Apply Teflon tape to the end of the faucet stud Turn the tubing adapter with a blue collet onto the stud and hand tighten then wrench 1 4 turn only BE CAREFUL NOT TO CROSS THREAD 3 Wet the o ring seals on the faucet spout Then re move and discard the short piece of tubing from the faucet body and insert the spout in it s place 4 CONNECT TUBING TO FAUCET ASFOLLOWS a Take the separate length of 3 8 black tubing and putting end through thelarger holein therub ber washer slideend onto the larger barb fitting on the bottom of the faucet N ote To soften end of tubing hold under hot water b Route 1 4 red tubing from RO up through the sink holeand slideend onto thesmaller barb fitting heat end if needed on the faucet c Route 3 8 blue tubing from RO up through the sink hole and push end all the way into the tubing adapter fitting on the bottom of the faucet Pull on the tubi
20. is gone 12 Turn off the water supply to the RO 13 Be sure your hands are clean Then repeat steps 1 5and 7 only replace all cartridges Important Refer to FIG 9 page 11 and to page 12 when replacing cartridges The prefilter left side cartridge has light gray coloring and the postfilter right side has blue coloring 4 In about 2 hours pressure will start to build in the RO system Then carefully check all fittings and con nections for water leaks Correct leaks if any are found N ote When the system is first pressurized water may spurt from the faucet airgap hole until air is expelled from the RO system 1 Allow the storage tank to fill for about 4 hours Then open theRO faucet until thetank is empty and flow stops 2 Closethe RO faucet and allow thetank to fill again for 4 hours Then open the RO faucet and empty again Repeat steps 1 and 2 to purge the storage tank 4 times Then the RO system is ready to make product water for use HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS PREFILTER Water from the cold supply pipe enters the RO as sembly prefilter first FIG 8 and schematic below The prefilter has a replaceable sediment cartridge with activated carbon in its composition The car tridge 1O micron removes sand silt dirt other sedi ments and up to the ppm of chlorine shown in the specifications from the feed water Chlorine will de stroy the RO membrane Filtered clean chlo
21. l nut 2 not req d 1 8 hole l Checklocal with all types of for iron pipe codes for clamp Z A approval seal clamp X f valve UN Soe O ferrul nut ETUS handle use to connect tubing step 2 on page 8 See note on codes in the state of Massachusetts above left cold water shutoff B WATER SUPPLY TYPICAL CONNECTION using compression fitting parts not included 1 4 compression Wa fitting a 1 4 tubing to RO inlet see step pipe 2 on page 8 insert ferrule STEP 2 INSTALL DRAIN ADAPTER E Note Running thedrain tubing directly to a floor drain sump standpipe laundry tub etc as shown on page 18 is preferred However if that is not pos sible or practical the included drain adapter installs in thesink drain pipe always above or ahead of the p trap FIG 4 Be sure to comply with your local plumbing codes Other drain pipe fittings in addi tion to the adapter may be needed E The drain adapter fits 1 1 2 sink drain pipe E Theadapter installs directly onto thesink tailpiece as typically shown in FIG 4and 5 E Locateso drain tubing from the faucet installed in step 1 page 8 makes a straight run to the adapter without dips loops low spots or kinks Note Consult a plumber if you are not fam
22. lly accepted trade practices Fur ther all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installation by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Com pensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty be comes effectivethe date the merchandiseis 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 cor rected at no additional cost to you SAFETY GUIDES V Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your reverse osmosis system Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Reading this manual will also help you to get all the benefits from the reverse osmosis system YV Donotattemptto use this product to make safe drinking water from non potable water sources D o notuse the system on microbiologically unsafe wa ter or water of unknown quality Vv Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must fol low their guides as you install the system Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual WV _ Thereverseosmosis system works on water pres sures of 40 psi minimum to 125 psi maximum If your house water pressure is over the maximum install
23. ng to besureit s held firmly in the adapter fitting See pages 12 and 13 for tubing connection instructions 5 Lower the faucet into the sink or countertop hole 6 On the underside of the sink or countertop insert the large steel washer between the mounting hole and the spacer on the faucet stud See assembled view Then turn the hex nut up to the spacer and tighten Tighten the hex nut so the faucet can not move but do not overtighten and break the faucet STEP 4 INSTALL RO ASSEMBLY Hang theassembly on theincluded hanger washers or lay on the cabinet floor as desired 1 Refer to FIG 7 for wall mounting Hold the assem bly up to the wall surface and mark locations for the hanger washers Indicator marks on top of thebrack et are the needed 10 1 2 apart 2 Install hanger washers at least 15 1 2 up fromthe cabinet floor allowing room to remove sumps from filter heads Wood screws are provided or obtain other fasteners as needed insert spout remove tub faucet amp spout ing piece or tubing barb fittings ASSEMBLED IN rubber washer MOUNTING HOLE Spacer a p 2 flat or lock n ane Br washer steel washer spacer hex nut hex nut tubing adapter plumbers putty blue collet ee ar ger hole in sink or countertop 1 4 red tubing 3 8 black akna 4 from RO drain to drain point goa een FROM 3 RO SYSTEM hanger FIG 7 washer 2
24. nt the waste of drinking water You can also keep thefaucet open by pushing upward on the lever and locking it against the faucet spout To comply with plumbing codes an air gap is built into the faucet drain water connection SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY To conserve water the drinking water system has an automatic shutoff system When thestoragetank has filled to capacity and the drinking water faucet is closed pressure closes the shutoff to stop flow into the RO Pressure in the storage tank is about half of the water supply pressure After drinking water is used and pressure in the system drops the shutoff opens to allow water flow again CHECK VALVE A check valve FIG 10 is located in the outlet end of theRO housing opposite of the cap The check valve prevents a backward flow of product water from the storage tank A backward flow could rupturetheRO membrane FLOW CONTROL Water flow through the RO membrane is regulated by theflow control It maintains the desired flow rate to obtain the highest quality drinking water The flow control islocated in theend of the 1 4 red drain tubing at the RO housing drain port A small cone shaped screen fits over the end of the flow control to help prevent plugging with drain water sediments REVERSE OSMOSIS lt drain flow SCHEMATIC eas control RO MEMBRANE check te x RRR valve is x yy gal ONe Dye Co
25. rain water from it before drilling DANGER if drilling metal pipe To protect your self from seriousinjury or fatal shock use a battery powered hand drill only to make the hole Do not use an electric drill 1 Closethehousemain water shutoff valveand open faucets to drain water from the sink cold water pipe 2 Observing above note and caution drill the 1 8 diameter hole in iron pipe 3 Looking at figure 3A turn the valve into clamp X and tighten maybe already assembled Turn the valve handle all the way out 4 Place the seal on the inside of clamp X as shown Be surethe cutting pin does not stick out beyond the seal 5 Placeclamp X and Z around the pipeand securein place with 2 screws If you predrilled a 1 8 hole align the cutting pin with it Tighten both screws evenly but do not overtighten Clamp Z will either have threaded screw holes or 2 nuts are included 6 Carefully turn the handle inward to pierce a hole in the copper or plastic pipe B OPTIONAL PIPE FITTINGS compression type shown N ote Be sure to turn off the water supply and open a low faucet to drain the pipe Complying with plumbing codes install a fitting on thekitchen cold water pipeto adapt 1 4 OD tubing A typical connection is shown in figure 3B If threaded fittings are used be sure to use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside threads A WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION using included saddle valve pre dril
26. rine free water flows from the prefilter to the RO mem brane cartridge IMPORTANT See prefilter maintenance page 11 REVERSE OSMOSIS RO CARTRIDGE The cartridge inside of the RO housing is a tightly wound special membrane Water is forced through the cartridge and the membrane removes the dis solved solids and organic matter High quality prod uct water about 1 ounce per minute exits the RO housing and goes to the storage tank or to the post filter and RO faucet Reject water with the dissolved solids and organic matter is routed through theflow control and to the drain STORAGE TANK The storage tank holds up to 2 3 gallons of product water A diaphragm inside the tank keeps water pressurized to about 30 psi when the tank is full to providefast flow from theRO faucet Thetank when empty is pressurized to 5 7 psi POSTFILTER After leaving thestoragetank but beforegoing to the RO faucet product water goes through the postfilter The postfilter is an activated carbon type filter Any remaining tastes and odors are removed from the PRODUCT WATER FAUCET RED lt gt _ gt YELLOW air gap BUCK ps BLUE lt PRODUCT WATER gravity drain PRODUCT WATER STORAGE WATER IN GREEN 4 product water Taste free odor free clean high quality drinking water is available for use FAUCET The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated spring loaded closed lever to preve
27. t goon if the RO cartridge is not fully seated inward 6 Check the flow control and screen see below 7 Purge the RO membrane cartridge following instruc tions on page 9 FLOW CONTROL AND SCREEN The flow control is vital for proper operation of the RO membrane cartridge The control keeps water flow through the membrane at the needed rate to ob tain the best quality product water Whenever servicing the RO system check the flow control to be sure the small hole through it is clean and unrestricted Also check and clean or replacethe cone shaped screen in front of the control The RO membrane cannot discharge minerals and impuri ties to thedrain if the flow control plugs with foreign material If this happens it only takes ashort timefor the membrane to foul and become useless To clean replace flow control and screen FIG 10 1 At the drain connection depress the collet FIG 11 with a finger while carefully pulling on the drain tubing to remove 2 Remove the flow control from the end of thedrain tubing Be sure the center hole is clean 3 Check the drain tubing to be sure it s clean Then insert thecleaned or new flow control into thetubing 4 With a small screwdriver carefully remove the col let and o ring from the drain port Usea small need le nose pliers or tweezers to remove the screen from the drain port Thoroughly clean or replace with a new screen Install pointed end down N ote Visually
28. tank Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system RO membrane cartridge expended Drain side of faucet airgap 3 8 tubing plugged restricted or incorrectly con nected to drain point Replace the prefilter postfilter and RO membrane cartridges flow control and screen Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug Refer to installation instructions for proper drain connection Continual water flow to drain Check valve or automatic shutoff assem bly plugged restricted or parts worn Clean repair or replace as needed N ote Sanitizing is recommended after servicing inner parts of the system see page 9 14 DIMENSIONS and SPECIFICATIONS A r 15 STORAGE TANK E a 9 dia gt Supply water pressure limits cece eens Supply water temperature limits 00 sees Maximum total dissolved solids TDS Maximum water hardness 6 9pH Maximum iron manganese hydrogen sulfide Chlorine in water supply max ppm Supply water pH limits pH Product quality water 24 hours Waste water per gallon of product water Percent rejection of TDS minimum new membrane Storage tank capacity max Automatic shutoff control 00 40 125 psi 40 100 F 2000 ppm 10 gpg 0 2 0 4 10 6 gal 5 gal 90 95 2
29. ter under pressure is forced through a semi permeable membrane where minerals and im purities arefiltered out Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage while minerals and impurities aresentto thedrain with RO wastewater Theminer als and impurities are measured in water as total dis solved solids TDS The system includes replaceable pre and postfilter sediment carbon cartridges The prefilter renoves sand silt dirt rust particles other sediments and chlorinefrom the water supply beforeit can enter the RO membrane The postfilter removes any tastes and or odors that may remain in the water after passing through the RO membrane and just before going to the RO faucet To prevent water waste an automatic shutoff valve closes when theRO faucet is closed and the storage tank is full Your reverse osmosis system gives you a continuous supply of sparkling clear delicious water for drink ing cooking and other uses Foods will look and taste better too Having high quality RO product wa ter at your fingertips eliminates the need to buy bottled water The storage tank holds over 2 gallons of RO product water for your needs BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE RO SYSTEM Check Your Water Supply Thecold water supply to the RO system must be within certain quality limits Seethe specification tableon page 15 If supply water is not within limits the RO system can not make product water as it should and reduced RO mem
30. ving chlo rine from the water supply Postfilter expended RO membrane cartridge expended CORRECTION Ifthe water supply contains more than 2 0 ppm of chlorine addi tional filtering of the water supply to the RO is needed Correct this condition before doing maintenance on the RO system Replace the prefilter postfilter and RO membrane cartridges flow control and screen Replace the postfilter cartridge If taste and odor persists re place the prefilter cartridge RO membrane cartridge flow con trol and screen Contamination in product water storage Water supply to the RO system notwithin specifications Use sanitizing procedures Replace the postfilter cartridge Increase water pressure precondition the water etc as needed to conform before doing maintenance on the RO system Prefilter or RO membrane cartridges plugged with sediments Replace the prefilter cartridge If rate does notincrease replace the postfilter cartridge RO membrane cartridge flow control and screen System makes lower amount of product water than usual High total dissolved sol ids TDS in product wa ter Water leaking from fau cet airgap hole Storage tank air charge less than 5 7 psi Water supply to the RO system notwithin specifications Open RO faucet and drain tank until flow slows to a drip Keep faucet open and check tank pressure If low pressurize to 6 psi Close faucet to refill the
31. y 7 days a week your reverse osmosis 1 800 4 REPAIR system is found on the 1 800 473 7247 rating decal This decal is on the top of the bracket For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area When requesting service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week or ordering parts always 1 800 488 1222 provide the following in formation For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire Product Type about an existing Agreement Model Number Call9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday Part Number 1 800 827 6655 Part Description SEARS REPAIR SERVICES America s Repair Specialists Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A part no 7208112 4 99
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