Kenmore 625.38156 manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL Osmosis 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 Paris ? Call toll free 1 =800469=4663 See back cover for other Sears service[...]

  • Page 2

    ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this Reverse Osmosis System fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1=800=4=MY-HOME to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves [...]

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    Unpack and Check Shipment ............................................................................. 4 What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will do ............................................................... 5 Plan Your installation .................................................................................. 5-6 Overview and Site Preparati[...]

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    INSPECT SHIPMENT Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from your shipping carton. Check all items against the packing list below. Note any items lost or damaged in shipment. Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the par[...]

  • Page 5

    Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System is a water treatment unit. It uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water, under pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable membrane where minerals and impurities are filtered out. Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage, while minerals and im[...]

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    Typical Under Sink Installation All install parts included in package. _ _ Cold Water Supply j/J ii ii .... :_ _:-"_ _ _'X_ / Drain Adapter i'__', _ /1_ for Reverse WatorOSm°sis Waste .... , .... !! Sink Drain P-_lrap _ Reverse Osmosis Assembly Figure 2 Soft, Cold Water Soft, ttot Water Typical Remote Installation Outside Fauc[...]

  • Page 7

    OVERVIEW There are seven easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows: STEP 1 - install Cold Water Supply fitting STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP 2 - install Drain Adapter 3 - install Reverse Osmosis Assembly 4 - install Storage Tank 5 - install Reverse Osmosis Faucet 6 - Connect Tubing 7 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge S[...]

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    CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTING TO INSTALL Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. It is recom- mended, but not required, that the cold water line be soft water. You can use the saddle valve provided with your unit to tap into the cold water line. See Fig. 5. Or you can purchase standard pipe fittings locally such as a com- pression fitting. T[...]

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    INTRODUCTION A suitable drain point is needed for the reject water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options to choose from: * Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit See Figures 6, 7 & 8. This is used in under the sink installations. The drain adapter kit is installed onto your sink drain pipe above the P-trap. See Figure[...]

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    Outside Faucet (!tard Water) Soft, Cold Water Soft, Hot Water Remote Location Installation c_ Sump Airgap 1q/2" Stand pipe Airgap 1!4" RED Tubing Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Water Heater Sediment Filter GREEN Tubing to Reverse Osmosis System BLUE Tubing to Reverse Osmosis Air Gap Faucet Laundry Tub Airgap 1-1/2" Floor Drain Figure 10[...]

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    INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER ASSEMBLY The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on hanger washers. The hanger washers allow you to lift the filter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal. When planning your installation, you need to leave room for changing filters. See Figure 11. Complete the following steps to install your Re[...]

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    SELECT LOCATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET MOUNTING HOLE You will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose from: • Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose or soap dispenser (Must be 1-1/4" in diameter) Drill a new hole in the sink Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the sink [...]

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    5. Locate the 1/4" red tubing. One end is connected to the RO Filter assembly. See Figure 21. Locate the loose end. A. Route red tube through countertop to faucet. B. Cut the loose end of the red tube square and to length. See Figure 21. NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing, if[...]

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    HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Your Reverse Osmosis Water System includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the follow- ing instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Foam Plug Push In FittingN,. _ Cut tubes to length 1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing. Always cut the tubing square. See Fi[...]

  • Page 15

    water supply fitting 3/8" black tubing NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servic- ing. If tubing lengths are shortened for nearer appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assem- bly on the hanger washers for service. NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by [...]

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    SANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installation of the Reverse Osmosis system. It's also recommended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system. Complete the following steps to sanitize the system. See Fig[...]

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    PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the pre- ceding page before pressure testing. To pressure test the system, complete the following steps. 1. Turn the handle of the saddle valve counterclockwise to open the valve. See Fig. 23. 2. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis System. See Figure 23. 3. Open the[...]

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    HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System uses your household water pressure to force water through three filters. Minerals and impurities are filtered out. Delicious tasting drinking water goes to the storage tank-ready for your use. Minerals and impu- rities are sent down the drain. The fo[...]

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    PRODUCT WATER FAUCET air @ PRODUCT WATER WASTE WATER gravity drain WATER IN RED AUTOMATIC drain flow check SHUTOFF control valve GREEN i PREFILTER "_ RO MEMBRANE B] o_ IL POSTFILTER D _ YELLOW D D Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic Figure 24 Water Flow Description 1. Water enters prefilter. Sand, silt and other sediments are reduced. Chlorin[...]

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    PREFILTER/POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery, prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6 months of prod- uct water use. Replace more often if they begin to plug with sediments. The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment car- tridges with activated carbon in its composition. See Figure 25. You [...]

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    FLOW CONTROL The flow control is vital for proper operation of the Reverse Osmosis membrane cartridge. See Figure 26. The flow control, located in the red tube at the system hous- ing, keeps water flowing through the membrane at the required rate. This is to ensure the system produces the best quality product water. Periodically check the flow cont[...]

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    Supply water pressure limits ..................................................... 40-100 psi (280-689 kPa) Supply water temperature limits ....................................................... 40-100 °F (5-40°C) Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) ........................................................ 2000 ppm Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 p[...]

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    Questions? Call The Kenrnore Water Line 1 =800=426=9345 or visit KenrnoreWater.corn 23[...]

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    Cause: The level of chlorine in your water supply exceeds maximum limits, and has destroyed the Reverse Osmosis mem- brane. Cause: The prefitter is no longer reducing chlorine from the water supply. iiii!ii iii i iiiiiii!!ii i iil ii ii!:: ii iii! ii iiiiiii i i ii!!iiii i i iiii!iiii iiiii i iliiiiil!i!i !i!i!i !i Cause: Postfitter expended. Cause[...]

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    6J _ ® o-r_ng seal collet 14 _) //17 20 - . ---. .... I ' _110 _ 1/4" red tubing 11 I .16 J Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com 26[...]

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    Key No. Part No. Description 1 9006062 Screw (2 req'd) 2 9041700 Hanger Washer (2 req'd) 3 7115432 O-ring (2 req'd) 4 7272658 Check Valve 5 7273337 Screw (6 req'd) 6 7281330 Washer (4 req'd) 7 7273345 Automatic Shut=off Cover 8 7250876 Diaphragm Kit 9 7234325 Plunger & Spacer Ring Kit 10 7275185 Flow (Control) Insert 11[...]

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