Kenmore 625.383500 Use & Care Manual page 12

METAL WATER PIPE GROUNDING
IMPORTANT: This water softener has a non-metallic
valve system. Installing it on metal
plumbing will break electrical continuity,
which may interrupt grounding for the
home. You must restore electrical conti-
nuity in your metal plumbing system.
If you installed a 3-valve bypass system (Fig. 13), elec-
trical continuity will be maintained. If you installed the
non-metallic bypass valve (Fig. 12), restore the ground
as follows:
Install a #4 copper wire (parts not included) across the
removed section of metal water pipe, securely clamping
it at both ends (See Fig. 14). Be sure the pipes are
clean under the clamps, to assure good contact.
NOTE: If you are installing a sediment filter or other
item(s) into the plumbing system, along with the
water softener, be sure to restore electrical con-
tinuity across all removed metal pipe sections.
INSTALL COVERS
After installing your water softener, put the covers on.
Angle the covers so the top cover clips onto the back
first, then bring down in front and clip on the tabs
inside the rim and lower the salt lid closed (See Fig. 5).
CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER
The softener works on 28V DC electrical power. The
included power supply converts 120V AC household
power to 28V DC. Plug the water softener's power sup-
ply into a grounded, 120V, 60 Hz electrical outlet. Be
sure the outlet is always "live" so it cannot be switched
off by mistake.
NOTE: The electrical outlet you plug the power supply
into must be indoors, protected from weather.
RESTART THE WATER HEATER
Turn on the gas (or electric) supply to the water heater
and light the pilot.
YOUR PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND
ELECTRICAL WORK ARE NOW COMPLETE.
METAL PIPE GROUNDING
(parts not included)
Ground Wire
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Figure 14
Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit www.kenmorewater.com
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