Kenmore 625.3486 - Manual (Page 5)

SECTION 1
WATER SOFTENER START-UP
1B.
CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
To be sure you have done all the steps to install the
softener, read the following list. Refer to the
Installation Manual, part no. 7183613, for step-by­
step guides.
Page numbers referred to are in the Installation
Manual unless otherwise noted.
Is the house water flow going INTO the softener
valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure. See pages
10 and 11.
Is the plumbing bypass valve (or 3 valves) set for
SERVICE? Bypass valve(s) should always re­
main in soft water service position. Position in
"bypass" only if needed for softener repairs. See
FIG. 12, page 19 of this manual.
✓ Is the valve drain hose connected the right way,
and without sharp bends or kinks that could
stop or reduce water flow? See page 16.
Page numbers referred to are in the Installation
Manual unless otherwise noted.
✓ Is the softener power cable connected to the
transformer? Is the transformer plugged into an
inside, 120V-60HZ electrical outlet? See page 20
in the installation manual, and the wiring sche­
matic on page 20 of this manual.
✓ Be sure to restart the water heater. See page 20.
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NOTE: The state of Massachusetts requires a licensed
plumber to perform the installation.