Kenmore 625.3845 - Manual (Page 4)

PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
When planning your installation, use the drawings
below and on page 5 to guide you. There are many
variables to consider as you plan. Some of these are:
the water filter housing inlet and outlet internal
threads are 3/8" NPT.
existing plumbing type (copper, threaded, etc.)
and nominal size (1/4", 3/8" etc.)
y*
tools you have, and your plumbing skills
y*
cost of materials needed
y*
space available for instaUing the filter housing
Sears has an optional kit available to make installing
the water filter housing easier (see below and page
5). These are:
A Installation Kit, Sears Item No. 42-38445 - In­
cludes 3/8" fittings and tubing.
Make a simple sketch of your proposed installation,
and a list of plumbing materials you will need. Ob­
tain every thing you need before starting the installa­
tion. Be sure you have the tools required.
TYPICAL UNDERSINK INSTALLATIONS / TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS
FIG. 1
Mounting Bracket -
includes screws
HOT/^COLD
shutoff valve
Note:
To change
the filter cartridge,
you must turn off
the water, A
nearby
shutoff valve is con-
vienent. Most sinks
already have shut­
off valves on the
supply pipes.
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape
WATER
IN
Note:
Be sure to allow a minimum space of 1 -1
12"
under the filter for removing the sump, to change
the cartridge.
apply several
wraps of
Teflon tape FILTERED
WATER
brass
ferrule
compression
adaptor (use elbow or
straight tilting)
- MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED -
► 2 compression adaptors (either straight fit­
tings as shown, or elbows), 3/8” NPT x comp.
P- 2 compression elbows, 3/8” comp, x comp,
(compression end to fit existing pipe)
Note: Sears has an installation kit available
that fits 3/8” O.D. pipe size, Item No.
42 - 38445 .
► Teflon tape
► tubing cutter
► sandpaper or emery-cloth
► 2 wrenches, either open end or adjustable
jaw, size to fit compression adaptors