Kenmore 7146611 - Manual (Page 13)

SECTION 4
STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
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4C. LOCATE FILTER AND CONNECT PIPES
1. MOVE THE FILTER INTO PLACE
Carefully rock the filter, back and forth, and movethefilter
into position. So the filter stands straight, be sure the sur­
face it sets on is level and smooth. If needed, put apiece
of 3/4” plywood under the filter. Then put spacers under
the plywood to level the filter. DO NOT PUT SHIMS OR
SPACERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE TANK, (OR UNDER
THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TANK BASE), WITHOUT
THE PLYWOOD. THE FILTERS WEIGHT MAY CAUSE
THE OUTER SHROUD, OR THE TANK BASE, TO BREAK
OR PUNCTURE.
2. CONNECT THE FILTER
Read the IMPORTANT note on page 12, Then, measure,
cut (thread if needed) and put all pipe and fittings togeth­
er up to the main water pipe, or to the bypass valve(s)
installed on page
12 .
NOTE:
a. Include adaptors, reducers, union fittings, *flexible
connectors, installation kit, etc., as needed.
b. Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning, and to pre­
vent stress on the filter valve.
C. Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside
pipe threads.
d. When all piping fits together...
... solder all sweat fittings,
... prime and cement all CPVC joints.
... tighten all threaded joints.
CAUTION:
NEVER SOLDER FITTINGS WHILE CONNECTED TO
NON-METALLIC PARTS. WAIT UNTIL SOLDERED PIPE
HAS COOLED BEFORE CONNECTION (See Figure 9).
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN PUTTING PIPE FITTINGS
ONTO THE PLASTIC THREADS OF THE INLET-OUT­
LET ADAPTORS, OR THE BYPASS VALVE. DO NOT
CROSS THREAD. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
*Flexible connectors are not allowed in all areas. CHECK
YOUR LOCAL CODES.
FIG. 9 TYPICAL SOLDERING CONNECTION
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