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ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING
A ground clamp should be installed on the household
plumbing supply lines in accordance with the National
Electric Code.
Measure, cut, and loosely assemble pipe and fittings
from the main water pipe to the inlet and outlet ports of
the Central Water Whole Home Filtration System
valve. Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes
squared and straight.
Be sure the incoming water supply pipe goes to the
valve inlet side.
Screw with
lock washer
& nut
Metal
- Pipes
Plastic
Bypass
'/Valve
Figure 9
CONNECT
INLET AND OUTLET
PLUMBING
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to fit, align and support all plumbing to pre-
vent putting stress on the Central Water Whole
Home Filtration System valve inlet and outlet.
Undue stress from misaligned or unsupported
plumbing may cause damage and leaks at the
valve.
Be sure to keep fittings fully together, and pipes
squared and straight.
Be sure incoming water supply pipe goes to the
Central Water Whole Home Filtration System valve
INLET side. Inlet and outlet are marked on the
valve. Trace the water flow direction to be sure.
Complete the inlet and outlet plumbing for the type of
pipe, as described below and at right.
Sears Flexible
Connectors
Flexible connector hoses are available in pairs to
make a convenient connection between 3/4" (Sears
42-34405) or 1" (Sears 42-34407) house plumbing
(copper, CPVC or PEX) and the Central Water
Whole Home Filtration System.
1. Follow the instructions included with the Sears flexi-
ble connectors.
Soldered
Copper
Pipe
1. Thoroughly clean and apply solder flux to all joints.
2. Make all solder connections.
IMPORTANT: Do not solder with plumbing attached to
installation Adapters and single valve
bypass. Soldering heat will damage the
Adapters and valve.
Threaded
Pipe
1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon@ tape to all
male pipe threads.
2. Tighten all threaded joints and make all solder con-
nections.
C
1.
PVC Plastic Pipe
Clean, prime and cement all joints, following the
manufacturer's
instructions supplied with the plastic
pipe and fittings.
Other, including
PEX (Crosslinked
Polyethylene)
1. Follow the piping system manufacturer's
instructions
when using other pipe approved for potable water.
® Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de
Nemours and Company.
Questions?
Call The Kenmore
Water Line 1-800-426-9345
or visit KenmoreWater.com
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