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INSTALLATION
MANUAL
If you
have
questions
when
installing,
operating
or
main-
taining
your
filter,
and
when
setting
the
timer,
call
this
toll-free
number...
1-800-426-9345
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Kenmore
Water Filters
Printed on recycled paper
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179 USA
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Part No. 7146611 (Rev. D 10/15/09)
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- Page 1 1-800-426-9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Kenmore Water Filters IL 60179 USA Part No. 7146611 (Rev. D 10/15/09) Printed on recycled paper...
- Page 2 This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Sears Kenmore Water Filter. To better understand how the water filter is installed, and to know what you will need, please read this entire manual before beginning. Your Sears Water Filter will improve your water supply as described in your owners manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SECTION 1 BEFORE SAFETY GUIDES UNPACKING THE WATER WATER SYSTEM TESTS SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR WHERE TO INSTALL TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, TYPICAL SOLDERED SECTION PUT THE AUTOMATIC SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET INSTALLING 3-VALVE LOCATE AND CONNECT CONNECT DRAIN HOSES... -
Page 4: Before
SECTION 1 • Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and us- ing your new water filter. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property dam- age. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water filter. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Water
SECTION 1 Packed with the filter are installation and owners manu- als, an electrical transformer and a bag of several small parts. Automatic Iron Filter models also include a feeder valve and the other parts shown below. You will use all of these parts while installing the filter. -
Page 6: Water System Tests
SECTION 1 HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD A CHEMICAL ANALY- SIS? Please see page 2. CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE - For your filter to work correctly, a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the house wa- ter pipes. -
Page 7: Where To Install
SECTION 2 Think of the following points as you choose a place to put your filter (See Figure 1). • Place as close as possible to the pressure tank (well water) or water meter (city water). • Place as close as possible to a water drain such as a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe. -
Page 8: Tools, Pipe And Fittings
SECTION 2 TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the filter. Look at you house main water pipe at the point you will connect the filter. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe and fittings is it easiest for you to work with, and what tools do you have? - Page 9 SECTION IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING A 3 VALVE BYPASS (SOLDERED OR CPVC PLASTIC) o_ts_de FI'__ Shut-off 'ves FITTINGS[ '.\ I II 90" Elbow (4) I II T.ee(2) IP,pe/a, re .) I F ~l-.I . I II_ * 1" NPTX I II 3/4"...
- Page 10 SECTION 3A. ASSEMBLE FEEDER VALVE AND BOTTLE, IF INSTALLING A CLARIFIER, NEUTRALIZER OR TASTE & ODOR FILTER, SKIP THIS PAGE AND GO TO PAGE 11. At the location you have chosen to install the filter, lift and set the mineral tank assembly onto the larger end of the base (Figure 3).
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Page 11: Assemble Inlet-Outlet
SECTION 4 ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank, to turn off the wa- ter. 2. Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater. 3. - Page 12 SECTION 4 INSTALLING THREE VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES (FIGURE 8). a. Cut the house main water pipe where you will connect the filter. Loosely put together pipe, fittings and the three valves. Place valves within easy reach. IMPORTANT: WHEN LOOKING AT THE FRONT OF THE FILTER, THE INLET IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
- Page 13 SECTION 4 MOVE THE FILTER INTO PLACE Carefully rock the filter, back and forth, and move the filter into position. So the filter stands straight, be sure the sur- face it sets on is level and smooth. If needed, put apiece of 3/4"...
- Page 14 SECTION 4 CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Attach a length of 5/8" minimum inside diameter hose to the filter and run to the floor drain or other suitable drain point. Other suitable drains include a laundry tub, sump, or a standpipe. To attach drain hose at the filter (Figure 10), the drain fit- ting has both garden hose threads and a hose barb.
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Page 15: Connect Drain Hoses
SECTION 4 IF INSTALLING A CLARIFIER, NEUTRALIZER OR TASTE & ODOR FILTER, SKIP PAGE 15 AND GO TO PAGE 16. CONNECT THE BOTTLE DRAIN TUBING AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER Connect a length of 5/16" plastic tubing to the vent fitting on the feeder valve (Figure 11) using a nut ferrule. Put the other end of the tubing over the drain and fasten it to the valve drain hose so it stays over the drain. -
Page 16: Pressure Test - Check
SECTION 4 PRESSURE TESTING YOUR PLUMBING WORK LEAKS. CAUTION: TO AVOID WATER OR AIR PRESSURE DAMAGE TO FIL- TER INNER PARTS, ATTO FLUSH PIPE CHIPS OR OTH- ER RESIDUE FROM THE WATER PIPES, BE SURE TO FOLLOWING STEPS INSTRUCTED. Look at the picture in Figure 13 showing your kind of by- pass valve(s). - Page 17 SECTION 4 41=. GROUNDING, INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE FIL- TER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is often used to ground all electric outlets in the home. Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock when you touch any electric appliance plugged into the outlet.
- Page 18 SECTION 4 TURN ON THE GAS (OR ELECTRIC) SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT. NOTE: Your new Sears filter is now filtering the water for your household needs. However, your WATER HEATER is filled with unfiltered water. To have fully filtered water right away, you can drain the water heater so it refills with YOUR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK IS COMPLETE.