Kenmore 625.385720 manual

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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. UltraFilter 150 625.385700 UltraFilter 350 625.385720 Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. If you have questions when installing, operating or maintaining your reverse osmosis system, call this toll-free number... 1-800-426-9345 (M-F, 7am-8pm, CST) For r[...]

  • Page 2

    - WARRANTY- F iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiii _ FULL WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS DRINKING WATER SYSTEM I I i (except filter cartridges and R. O. membrane) i i For one year from the date of purchase, when the Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is installed I and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, de[...]

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    - TABLE OF CONTENTS - Where To Install the RO System ............ 4 Tools and Materials Needed ............... 4 6 Steps to Install ......................... 4 Install Cold Water Supply Fitting ......... 5 Install Drain Adapter ................... 6 Install Faucet ........................... 6 Install RO Assembly .................... 9 Install Stor[...]

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    - WHERE TO INSTALL THE RO SYSTEM - The RO assembly and storage tank is designed for installation under the sink, usually in the kitchen or bathroom. The RO assembly mounts on a wall sur- face, or can lay on the cabinet floor next to the storage tank. Hanger washers and wood screws are included for cabinet wall mounting. The RO product water faucet [...]

  • Page 5

    - STEP 1: INSTALL COLD WATER SUPPLY FITTING - Check and comply with local plumbing codes as you plan, then install a cold feed (supply) water fitting. The fitting must provide a leak-tight connection to the RO 1/4" tubing (see Figure 10, page 10). A typical connec- tion using the included water supply fitting is shown in Figure 3A below. An op[...]

  • Page 6

    - STEP 2: INSTALL DRAIN ADAPTER - • Note: Running the drain tubing directly to a floor drain, sump, standpipe, laundry tub, etc., as shown on page 19, is preferred. However, if that is not pos- sible or practical, the included drain adapter installs in the sink drain pipe, always above or ahead of the p-trap, Figure 4. Be sure to comply with your[...]

  • Page 7

    - STEP 3: INSTALL FAUCET (cont.)- B. ASSEMBLE FAUCET ULTRAFILTER 150 1. Loosely assemble the base, spacer, washer and plastic nut onto the faucet stud. 2. Route the 1/4" red tubing through the sink or countertop hole and connect to 1/4" barb on faucet. 3. Route the 3/8" black tubing through sink or the countertop hole and connect to [...]

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    - STEP 3: INSTALL FAUCET (cont.)- B. ASSEMBLE FAUCET ULTRAFILTER 350 1. Remove the nut from the faucet threads. 2. Remove the spacer from the threads. To do this, place a finger on either side of the threads and gently press thumb against the bottom of the faucet threads (where the quick connect is). The spacer should slide past the stop. 3. Slide [...]

  • Page 9

    - STEP 3: INSTALL FAUCET (cont.)- UltraFilter 350 channel locking tabs valve lever FAUCET ELECTRONICS The faucet will measure the length of time the filters have been installed (6 months). The faucet has an in- dicator LED that flashes to inform you of the status of the filter. Green - Filter is good. Red - Filters need replacing. In order to reset[...]

  • Page 10

    - STEP 5: INSTALL STORAGE TANK, MAKE REMAINING TUBING CONNECTIONS - 1. CONNECT DRAIN TUBING, FAUCET TO DRAIN ADAPTER: Referring to Figure 10, run the loose section of black 3/8" tubing from the faucet to the drain adapter, with a black collet, installed on page 6. Cut this tubing as needed to route in as straight of a run as possible, without [...]

  • Page 11

    - STEP 6: SANITIZING, PRESSURE TESTING & PURGING - SANITIZING Sanitizing is recommended upon installation of the RO system, and after servicing inner parts. It is im- portant for the service person to have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system. CA UTION: Be sure to remove the RO membrane and both filter cartridges as follows, bef[...]

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    - HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS - PREFILTER Water from the cold supply pipe enters the RO as- sembly prefilter first (Figure 10, page 10, and sche- matic, page 13). The prefilter has a replaceable sediment cartridge with activated carbon in its composition. The car- tridge (10 micron) removes sand, silt, dirt, other sedi- ments, and up to t[...]

  • Page 13

    - HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS - PRODUCT WATER c_--_-'-. FAUCET t air gap t %r%'Y " 2 REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER FLOW SCHEMATIC BLUE _ PRODUCT WATER ] -o RED I drain flow I control _ I i AUTOMATIC ' check I'_l_t_ valve I WATER GREEN _ I I_' I IN " t Itl RO YELLOW _ PREFILTER MEMBRANE POSTFILTER Figure 11 - CA[...]

  • Page 14

    - CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - PREFILTER AND POST FILTER CARTRIDGES You must replace the pref!lter cartridge often to pro- tect the RO membrane from being destroyed by chlorine, and/or from plugging with sediments in your water supply. If the water supply contains both chlorine and sediments, replace the prefilter cartridge at least every [...]

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    - CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - RO MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE The life of the RO membrane cartridge depends mostly on the pH of the supply water to the RO sys- tem (see specifications). Cartridge life is shorter with higher pH. For example, if supply water pH is flom 6.8 to 7.7, the cartridge may last for well over one yea1: How- eve_, cartridge li[...]

  • Page 16

    - CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - TUBING CONNECTION (all push- in fitting locations) This RO system includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection at most locations. If working with the fittings, do the following. Connection (Figure 14): 1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing square. 2. Inspect the end (about 1") [...]

  • Page 17

    - CARE OF YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM - REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM CARE GUIDE MODEL NOs. 625.385700 & 625.385720 1. AT LEAST every 6 months, replace the prefilter and postfilter cartridges or when red LED flashes, 2. Replace the RO membrane cartridge when the percent rejection of total dissolved solids (TDS) is less than shown in the specifications[...]

  • Page 18

    - DIMENSIONS and SPECIFICATIONS - 11" 13" Supply water pressure limits ........................ 40 - 100 psi Supply water temperature limits ..................... 40 - 100 °F Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) ............... 2000 ppm Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 pH ................. 10 gpg Maximum iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide ...[...]

  • Page 19

    - REMOTE INSTALLATION LOCATIONS - Possible remote locations for the RO nearby the kitchen or bathroom sink include; (1) a basement area underneath the sink, and (2) an adjacent room or closet. Longer lengths of tubing (see parts list on page 20) may be needed. You can run the drain tubing directly to one of several suitable open drain points, as sh[...]

  • Page 20

    - REPAIR PARTS - 17 Z O 16 I 8 Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System, Model Nos. 625.385700 & 625.385720 6 7 b @ 19_i ....... • C 0 _J / 14 13 -.... 15 22 11 12 21 / Manifold Housing PUSH - IN FITTINGS 1/4" _21 3/8" o- ring seal eollet 20 Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line 10 1/4" Tubing[...]

  • Page 21

    - REPAIR PARTS - Kenmore Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System, Model Nos. 625.385700 & 625.385720 Key Part Description of Part No. Number 1 7221128 Sump (3 req.) 2 7223633 O-Ring, 2-1/4" x 2-1/2" (3 req.) 3 9006062 Screw (2 req.) 4 9041700 Hanger Washer (2 req.) 5 7234317 Check BalIAssembty 6 7229451 Screw (4 req.) 7 7229532 Automati[...]

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    - NOTES- 22 Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line[...]

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    - NOTES- 23 Problems, Questions? Call 1-800-426-9345 Kenmore Water Line[...]

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    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. UltraFilter 150 625.385700 UltraFilter 350 625.385720 The model number of your reverse osmosis system is found on the rating decal. This decal is on the back of the R. O. sump. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the following in- formation: _I, Product Type _I, Model Number _I, Part Number _I, Pa[...]