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SECTION5
SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION
B. ROTARY VALVE SERVICE
Before working
on the valve, turn offthe
water sup-
ply and disconnect
from electrical
power.
TO RE-
LIEVE
PRESSURE:
tion. Tighten
the screws
using
a criss-cross
pattern.
If a torque
wrench
is available,
torque
to 30-40 inch
pounds.
• 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close
the inlet valve
and open
a soft water
faucet.
Then
close the outlet
valve
and
open
the bypass
valve.
Lubricate
the gear on the motor,
and the valve
cam
gear
with
Molykote
grease,
or other
high
quahty
gear lubricant.
• SEARS SPECIAL
BYPASS: Slide the bypass
valve
stem
to bypass
position.
Loosen 3 hex head
screws
toward
the back side of the valve
to allow
pressure
water
to bleed
out. Catch
water
with
a rag.
DISASSEMBLY
"lb remove
a part or group
of parts,
refer to the valve
drawing.
A common
screwdriver
or nut
driver,
Phillips
screwdriver
and
pliers
are the only
tools
needed
to completely
disassemble.
SERVICING
THE VALVE
Inspect
all o-rings,
seals and gaskets
for wear
or de-
fects.
Be sure to orient
switch
as shown,
with lever toward
the cam.
cam & sear
Inspect
the bottom
surface
of the rotor for scratches,
chips
or wear.
Note:
If replacement
is needed,
be sure to use the current
replacement
part.
ASSEMBLY
Be sure all parts
are in place and in the proper
posi-
tion. Lubricate
ALL o-rings
and seals with FDA ap-
proved
silicone
grease.
]b install
the rotor
seal, first
place
the seal into the valve
groove,
rounded
side
down
(see
cross-section).
Apply
a light
coating
of
silicone
grease
to the seal's crossing
ribs. Then, care-
fully center
the wear
strip
on the seal
and push
it
downward
onto the seal.
Install
the nozzle
and venturi
seal and
drain
seal.
Assemble
wave
washer
bearing,
the wave
washer,
and two o-rings
onto the rotor top shaft. Then center
the rotor in the valve
body,
on the rotor
seal.
Lower
the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.
Then install
the cover holding
screws.
Before
tight-
ening
the screws,
install
the valve
cam and
gear.
Then, turn the rotor
(clockwise
only) to service
posi-
5-5
Problems,
Questions?
Call 1-800-426-9345
Kenmore
Water Line
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