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OWNER'S MANUAL Reverse Osmosis System MODEL NO. 625.381560 UltraFilter 450 Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Questions ? Visit www.KenmoreWater.com or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST) Repair or Parts ? Call toll free 1-800-366-7278 See back cover for other Sears service numbers.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Dimensions 14” 13-5/8” 4” 13-1/2” 11” Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com...
Water sys- tems using an inline chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time before the RO system. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Table of Contents Safety Guides...
Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation. Reverse Osmosis Assembly Bag Assembly Hanger Brackets Dropper Tank Saddle Valve Connector Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Packing List Bag Assembly Water Storage Tank Drain Adaptor Kit Nitrate/Nitrite Thread Sealing Tape Test Kit...
Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com The postfilter reduces any tastes and/or odors that may remain in the water, after passing through the RO mem- brane, and just before going to the RO faucet.
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All install parts included in package. Cold Water Supply Soft, Cold Water Soft, Hot Water Additional Parts required. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Plan Your Installation Typical Under Sink Installation COLD Storage Tank Sink Drain P-Trap...
Double check position of items and space required for proper installation. 3. Remove tank and filter from cabinet and set aside. NOTE: You must check and comply with all local plumbing codes. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Figure 4...
5. Turn the valve handle all the way in. (clockwise) This will pierce the wall of the pipe. See Fig. 5. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com 6. Do not connect the tubing to the fitting at this time.
7. Tighten all connections, but do not over tighten plastic connections. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Under The Sink Installation Single trap Drain Adapter P–Trap...
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Always be sure to provide an air gap between the end of the hose and the drain point. This will prevent water from backing up into the system. Airgaps are required code in most areas. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Water Heater Water Softener Airgap 1-1/2”...
4. Place the storage tank next to the Reverse Osmosis Assembly. The tank can be placed upright or on its side. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Hanger Washer (2) Screw (2) tubing connector...
Do not bend or kink the tubes in the process. See Figures 15 and 21. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com black blue Figure 13...
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5. Re-install the timer housing and firmly tighten the mounting screw. See Figure 14. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com timer housing amber LED screw holding the battery se, 1/4 turn.
1. Push the collet inward with a finger tip. See Figure 20. 2. Continue holding collet inward while pulling the tub- ing out. See Figure 20. Collet Collet and O-Ring Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Fitting O-Ring Seal Figure 20 Push In Fitting...
FAUCET The red tube connection was completed in the faucet assembly steps. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servic- ing. If tubing lengths are shortened for neater appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assem- bly on the hanger washers for service.
NOTE: The bleach must be removed from the system before drinking the water. See purging instructions on the next page. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Figure 22...
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2. Close the Reverse Osmosis faucet after the 24 hour purging period is complete. 3. When the purging is finished, your Reverse Osmosis system is ready for use. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Reverse Osmosis Faucet...
Taste-free, odor-free, clean, high quality drink- ing water is available at the faucet. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Reverse Osmosis Faucet: The sink or countertop faucet has a hand operated knob to access drinking water. See Figure 24.
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Faucet is activated. Processed water leaves the storage tank and flows to the post filter filtered to ensure fresh taste. Water flows to the Reverse Osmosis faucet. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com PRODUCT WATER FAUCET...
7. Remove and replace the timer battery. See Figure 14. 8. Turn on the water supply to the RO system. 9. Purge the Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge. See page 17 for instructions. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Maintenance Prefilter Cartridge...
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5. Re-install the battery housing and firmly tighten the mounting screw. See Figure 29. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Maintenance Push o-ring seal into bottom of port then follow with collet.
Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by the manufacturer, to assure the same efficiency and contaminant performance. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Specifications .
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Notes Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com...
Problem: Continual water flow to drain and no product water. Cause: Missing flow control insert in red drain tube or its corresponding port. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Troubleshooting Correction: If the water supply contains more than 2.0 ppm of chlorine, addi- tional filtering of the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis is needed.
Cause: Tubing not pushed in all the way. Cause: Tubing nicked. Cause: Outer tubing surface finish not smooth. Correction: Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Troubleshooting Correction: Inspect and eliminate restriction or plug. Refer to installation instructions for proper drain connection.
Exploded View Manifold Housing PUSH-IN FITTINGS o-ring seal collet 1/4” red tubing Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com...
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Key No. 16. Not included. Tubing lengths for remote installations, direct replacement for colored lengths of tubing. Not illustrated. Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com Parts List Description Screw (2 req’d) Hanger Washer (2 req’d) O-ring (2 req’d)
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