Kenmore Water System - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE
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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 water heater.
Open the highest and lowest
water faucets in your house to
let water drain from the pipes.
Close faucets after water has
drained.
If not already done, remove
all cardboard or plastic pack­
ing pieces from inside the
softener. Set the parts bag
where you can easily see it,
and get to parts as you need
them.
M INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND / OR
THE INLET OUTLET COPPER TUBES (FIG.
4, 5 AND 6). AH needed parts are in the parts
bag.
Note:
If you will not install the bypass valve because you
win have a 3-valve bypass, skip step b, but do steps
a and c.
e Visually check and remove any foreign materi­
als from the valve inlet and outlet ports (FIG. 6).
Carefully remove the two large plastic clips (you
will use them). Check to be sure the turbine and
turbine support are firmly in place. (Fig. 6)
^ BYPASS VALVE: If not already done, put a hght
coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and
slide onto the bypass valve. Push the bypass
valve into the softener valve as far as it wifi go.
Snap the 2 large holding clips into place, from
the top down as shown. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION...Be sure the clips snap firmly
into place so the bypass valve will not pull out.
(Fig- 7)
GO TO PAGE 3-4.
INLET AND OUTLET COPPER TUBES: If not
already done, put a light coating of silicone
grease on the o-ring seals and slide onto the cop­
per tubes. Place the tubes into the valve inlet and
outlet ports, or bypass valve ports, as far as they
win go. Both tubes are the same and fit either
port. Tighten the installation nuts holding the
copper tubes. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION.. .Be sure the clips snap firmly
into place so the tubes will not pull out. (Fig. 7)
GO TO PAGE 3-3.
3-1 Deluxe Valve
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