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  • Page 1

    INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL NOS. UltraSoft 170 625.388170 UltraSoft 180 625.388180 UltraSoft 275 625.388270 UltraSoft 280 625.388280 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Guides Before You Start To Install Your Softener. If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll-free numb[...]

  • Page 2

    [ INTRODUCTION I N T O U C I This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Kenmore Water Softener. To better understand how the water softener is installed, and to know what you will need, please read this entire manual before beginning. After you have installed the water softener, the included owner's manual tells you how to star[...]

  • Page 3

    [ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:iii:ii:i_:ii TABLE OF CONTENTS A B E 0 F C 0 N T E N E_JJJJJJJJJJJ_JJJJ _JJ_JJJJJJJJJJ _JJJ JJJJJJJJJJ _JJJ J JJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS A. Safety Guides B. Unpacking The Water Softener C. Water System Tests PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION A. Where To [...]

  • Page 4

    SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS S C T N _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJ_JJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _dJ JdJdJd_d_d _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ A. SAFETY GUIDES • Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly[...]

  • Page 5

    SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS B. UNPACKING THE WATER SOFTENER Directions for unpacking the softener are on the top of the shipping carton. This manual, and the own- er's manual, were on the small parts cardboard packing piece. You will need the small parts to install the softener. So you don't lose any parts, keep them on[...]

  • Page 6

    SECTION 1 .................................... BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS Has your water supply had a chemical analysis? Please see page A on the inside of the front cover. CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE -- For your softener to work right, a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the [...]

  • Page 7

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION S C T N _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJ_i JJJJJJJJJ _d_ d_d_d_d_d A. WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER Think of the following points as []. Do not installin a place where the softener could you choose a place to put your freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the softener. (see FIG. 2). warranty by Sears[...]

  • Page 8

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION B. TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at your house main water pipe at the point you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galva- nized or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe[...]

  • Page 9

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION B. PIPE AND FITTINGS, PLAN DRAWING LEFT YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE * RIGHT 120V - 60Hz I1_sII Electrical I1'"U Outlet Draw the plans for your In and OUT piping here. Be sure to follow the guides on page 2-2. Include all pipe, fittings and accesso- ries you will use. Make a list of all materials you wilt ne[...]

  • Page 10

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION C. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR PVC) IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER DELUXE VALVE MODELS * 1" NPT sweat adaptor OUT IN c,! _t-f _ la"d aNP_ch VALVE included INLET OUT IN * 1" NPT sweat adaptor .z 1 "NPT J adaptor _, 2 of each | included clip] Bypass Valve (included with some models) *NOTE: For plumbi[...]

  • Page 11

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION D. TYPICAL THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER If you are planning a threaded plumbing installation, with a 3-valve bypass, use the drawing in Fig. 4 as a guide. Use union fittings, as needed, to connect the plumbing. DELUXE VALVE MODELS So ft ":!_':_'::" :" .... ucets Outside M (Raw W _e [...]

  • Page 12

    li!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! ::i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE S C T N MJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ MJ_dJdJdJdJd MJ JJJJJJJJJJ MJJJ JJJJJJJJJJ MJ JJJJJJJJJJ _dJ dJdJdJdJd MJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ MJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ ffi ffi Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the[...]

  • Page 13

    [i!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE DELUXE VALVE MODELS INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, and / or INLET and OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS Before installing the bypass valve, or threaded adaptor, be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet port[...]

  • Page 14

    [i!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL B. INSTALL 3-VALVE BYPASS _ INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES (FIG. 9) O Cut the house main water pipe where you will connect the softener. Loosely put together pipe, fittings, and the 3 valves. Place valve(s) within easy reach. IMPORTANT: When looking at the front of the soften[...]

  • Page 15

    li!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Ci I! MOVE THE SOFTENER INTO PLACE LOCATE WATER SOFTENER, AND CONNECT PIPES MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE Move the softener into place, onto a level and smooth surface. If needed, put a piece of 3/4" plywood, at least 17" x 20", under the tank. Then put spacers under the[...]

  • Page 16

    [i!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! ::i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL D. CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS _1_ CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Take a length of 3 / 8" inside diameter drain tub- ing and attach one end to the drain fitting (FIG. 12). Use a tube clamp to hold it in place. Put the other end of the tubing over a floor drain, into a l[...]

  • Page 17

    [i!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! ::i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Ol _ CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TU- BING e Take the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and tube clamp (FIG. 12) that are on the small parts cardboard liner. @ @ e CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS Important: • The salt tank overflow is for safety only. If the salt tank should overfi[...]

  • Page 18

    li!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL E. PRESSURE TEST / CHECK FOR LEAKS [] CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure damage to soft- ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or other residue from the water pipes, be sure to do the following steps exactly as instructed. Look at the picture in FIG. 15 showing your kind [...]

  • Page 19

    [i!i ! ::i :i ! ::i :i ! ::i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER _ INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is often used to ground all electrical outlets in the home. Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock when you touch any elect[...]

  • Page 20

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER _PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER CONNECTING TRANSFORMER Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Transformer 120V-6OHz Electrical Outlet Power Cable from Face Plat_'13mer Salt Hole (Main) INSTALL COVERS After installing your water softener, replace the cov- ers[...]

  • Page 21

    INSTALLATION MANUAL MODEL NOS. U ItraSoft 425 625.388460 UltraSoft 480 625.388480 UltraSoft 800 625.388800 U ItraSoft 880 625.388880 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Guides Before You Start To Install Your Softener. If you have questions when installing, operating or main- taining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll-free nu[...]

  • Page 22

    [ INTRODUCTION R O U C I _JNJ_J_J_J_J_ This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Kenmore Water Softener. To better understand how the water softener is installed, and to know what you will need, please read this entire manual before beginning. After you have installed the water softener, the included owner's manual tells you h[...]

  • Page 23

    [ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_iii_ii_i_ii TABLE OF CONTENTS A B O F C O BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS A. Safety Guides B. Unpacking The Water Softener C. Water System Tests PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION A. Where To Install The Water Softener B. Tools, Pipe and Fittings, Other Materials Needed C. Typical Soldered Copper[...]

  • Page 24

    SECTION1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS S C T N _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _dJd_JdJdJdJdJd _JJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _dJ JdJdJdJdJd _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ A. SAFETY GUIDES • Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exac[...]

  • Page 25

    SECTION1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS B. UNPACKING THE WATER SOFTENER Directions for unpacking the softener are on the top of the shipping carton. This manual, and the own- er's manual, were on the small parts cardboard packing piece. You will need the small parts to install the softener. So you don't lose any parts, keep them on [...]

  • Page 26

    I_i_ii_ii SECTION1 .................................... BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS Has your water supply had a chemical analysis? Please see page A on the inside of the front cover. CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE -- For your softener to work right, a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is neede[...]

  • Page 27

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION S C T N _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJ _JJ_i JJJJJJJJJ _d_ d_d_d_d_d A. WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER Think of the following points as []. Do not installin a place where the softener could you choose a place to put your freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the softener. (see FIG. 2). warranty by Sears[...]

  • Page 28

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION B. TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the softener. Look at your house main water pipe at the point you will connect the softener. Is the pipe soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galva- nized or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe[...]

  • Page 29

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION B. PIPE AND FITTINGS, PLAN DRAWING YO UR HO USE MAI N WATER R PE * LEFT RIGHT 120V - 60Hz I1_sII Electrical I1'"U Outlet Draw the plans for your In and OUT piping here. Be sure to follow the guides on page 2-2. Include all pipe, fittings and accesso- ries you will use. Make a list of all materials you wilt[...]

  • Page 30

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION C. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR PVC) IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER HIGH PERFORMANCE VALVE MODELS IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING A 3-VALVE BYPASS s .%"----""----.._ Main _e OPTWAT_R__ " . _R shutoff valves, FITTINGS ] 90 ° elbow (4) ] tee (2) / 1" NPT sweat adaptor (2) | OUT IN pipe (as required) -[...]

  • Page 31

    SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION D. TYPICAL THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER HIGH PERFORMANCE VALVE MODELS IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS BYPASS VALVE (included) outside faucets FITTINGS REQUIRED, NOT IDENTIFIED 90 ° elbow (2) union (2) pipe (as required) __ threaded adaptor ingipeal 4ncO_u_aClh Bypass Valve (included with some models) 2-5[...]

  • Page 32

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE S C T N _JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJJJ JJJJJJJJJJJJ _JJ_JJJJJJJJJ _d_ d_d_d_d_d ffi ffi Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pres- sure tank, to turn off the wa- ter. Shut off the gas or electric supply to the wate[...]

  • Page 33

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, and / or INLET and OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS OUTLET threaded adaptors (install in softener valve or bypass valve) Before installing the bypass valve, or copper tube, be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the v[...]

  • Page 34

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL B. INSTALL 3-VALVE BYPASS _ INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES (FIG. 9) O Cut the house main water pipe where you will connect the softener. Loosely put together pipe, fittings, and the 3 valves. Place valve(s) within easy reach. IMPORTANT: When looking at the front of the softener, the inlet is on the righ[...]

  • Page 35

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL C. LOCATE WATER SOFTENER, AND CONNECT PIPES _MOVE THE SOFTENER INTO PLACE Move the softener into place, onto a level and smooth surface. If needed, put a piece of 3/4" plywood, at least 17" x 20", under the tank. Then put spacers under the plywood to level the soft- ener. Do not put shims or s[...]

  • Page 36

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STE P G U IDES TO INSTALL D. CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS _1_ CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Cut an appropriate length of 3/8" drain tubing (20 ft. roll included) and attach one end to the drain fitting (FIG. 12). Put the other end of the hose over a floor drain, into a laundry tub, standpipe, or other suitable drain. Che[...]

  • Page 37

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STE P G U IDES TO INSTALL D= _J CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TU- BING e Take the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and tube clamp (FIG. 12) that are on the small parts cardboard liner. @ @ e CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS Important: • The salt tank overflow is for safety only. If the salt tank should overfill with water, the over- [...]

  • Page 38

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STE P G U IDES TO INSTALL E. PRESSURE TEST / CHECK FOR LEAKS [] CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure damage to soft- ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or other residue from the water pipes, be sure to do the following steps exactly as instructed. Look at the picture in FIG. 15 showing your kind of bypass valve(s). _1_ F[...]

  • Page 39

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STE P G U IDES TO INSTALL F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER _ INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is often used to ground all electrical outlets in the home. Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock when you touch any electric appliance plugged into[...]

  • Page 40

    SECTION 3 STEP BY STE P G U IDES TO INSTALL F. GROUNDING / CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER _PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER CONNECTING TRANSFORMER Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet. Transformer 120V-6OHz Electrical Outlet from Face Plate-_mer INSTALL COVERS tabs After installing your water softener, replace the cov- ers. For the UltraSoft 400 and[...]