Kenmore Elite IntelliSoft 420 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...for other Sears service numbers SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Warranty Installation Start Up Setting How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Timer System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for water softener performance and the reduction of barium and radium 226 228 Printed...

Page 2: ...ician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 2 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 3 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instruc tions supplied with the product 4 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intend ed p...

Page 3: ...aims 37 Service Tech Information 38 44 Exploded Views and Parts Lists 45 51 Sears Tech Support Back Cover FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP I Salt Hole Cover Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts Water Softener Model No Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content pH__ Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Taste ...

Page 4: ...tener or other property personal injury or possible fatal shock This softener works on 24 volts only Be sure to use only the transformer included Plug it into a nominal 120V 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse If transformer is replaced use only the authorized service Class II 24 volt 10 VA transformer Unplug ...

Page 5: ...hipping carton Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items Contact the store where purchased if problems exist PARTS DESCRIPTIONS Salt Storage Tank Salt Hole Nozzle Valve Cover Assembly Assembly Open Face over Main Brinewell Cover Brinewell Brine Valve J owner s manual Ground Clamp Kit SMALL PARTS Bypass Valve O Rin...

Page 6: ... PLASTIC Hacksaw Adjustable Wrench Primer and Solvent Cement approved for use on potable water THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT Shows sequence of equipment only Seldom if ever would all items be needed Sediment or Taste Odor Cartridge Filter Cold soft water Hot soft water Heater L _ Kitchen or Bathroom City Water Supply Cold Faucet Water Taste Iron Neutralizer Clarifying Soften...

Page 7: ... to save soft water and salt See Fig 3 5 Do not install in a place where the softener could freeze Damage caused by freezing voids the war ranty by Sears Brands Management Corporation 6 Put the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage 7 A grounded 120V electrical outlet is needed within 1...

Page 8: ...FIG 4 DRAW IN YOUR PIPES AND FITTINGS Draw the plans for your IN and OUT piping here Include all pipe fittings and accessories you will use Make a list of all materials you will need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener 120V 60Hz U Electrical Outlet Left Valve Outlet Side Valve Inlet Your House Main Water Pipe Right In what direction does the water flow Be sure to plan IN an...

Page 9: ... approved dielectric insulating connectors ALWAYS install the bypass valve that is included with the unit or a three valve bypass See Fig 9 to13 Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener if needed for repairs but still have water in the house pipes Drain tubing 3 8 inside diameter is needed for the valve and salt tank drains See Fig 16 If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plu...

Page 10: ...ressure reducing valve may reduce the flow NOTE Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3 If you have a well water system look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure Call your local water department if you have city water They will tell you what the water pressure is where you live NOTE Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3 Check your water flow rate...

Page 11: ...om the valve inlet and outlet ports See Fig 9 Carefully remove the two large plastic clips you will use them Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are firmly in place See Fig 10 FIG 8 BYPASS VALVE 6 Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o ring seals and slide onto the bypass valve 7 Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go Snap the two large holding cli...

Page 12: ...urn bypass valve upside down to connect to floor level plumbing OUT IN _ FIG 12 INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES Complete the following steps to install the three 3 valve bypass Cut the house main water pipe where you will con nect the softener Loosely put together pipe fittings and the three 3 valves Place valve s within easy reach When all pipe fittings and valves make a good fit together tig...

Page 13: ...hread if needed and put all pipe and fit tings together up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s you installed in the previous step CAUTION Never solder fittings while connected to nonmetallic parts Wait until soldered pipe has cooled before connection See Fig 15 CAUTION Be careful when putting pipe fittings together Do not cross thread and do not overtight en 4 Solder MOVE SOFTENER INTO...

Page 14: ...en and close up some kinds of tubes To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener buy a compression fitting 1 4 female pipe threads x 1 2 O D tube and tubing from your local hardware store CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TUBING 1 Locate the rubber grommet tube adaptor and tube clamp see Fig 16 that are in the parts bag 2 Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wall so half is inside and half is ...

Page 15: ...e outlet valve Slowly open the inlet valve pausing several times to allow the sof tener to pressurize slowly 5 After about three minutes open a hot water faucet for about one minute or until all air is expelled then close 6 Close both cold water faucets 7 Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found Be sure to observe previ ous caution notes NOTE If this procedure is perf...

Page 16: ...parts bag Install across the inlet and outlet cop per tubes See Fig 20 Be sure good contact is made between the pipe and the clamps ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR SOFTENER The softener works on 24 volt 60 Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts You must plug the trans former into a grounded 120 volt outlet only Be sure the outlet is always ...

Page 17: ...shows in the display press the UP or DOWN button until H46 shows in the display Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display 2 To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again If other than H46 shows refer to the Troubleshooting Section SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer setup One beep signals a ch...

Page 18: ...lts on the Facts Figure Chart on page 3 2 If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each I ppm of iron In this example you would use 30 for your hardness num ber 2ppmironx5 10 20 gpg hardness 10 30 HARDNESS NUMBER Press the UP or DOWN buttons to se...

Page 19: ...he storage tank The present time is shown in the upper right hand corner Options are shown in the top center of the display If the unit is going to recharge tonight or is in a recharge this is shown By pressing the Up arrow displays the More screen More Screen shows the water used today average daily use average pounds of salt used per recharge and recharge count If the recharge count is reset to ...

Page 20: ...softener NOTE This recharge takes about 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 hours depending on the salt type setting NOTE During a recharge the water softener bypasses raw water to the home You will not get salty water or affect the regeneration cycle if water is used at this time You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank 1Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies...

Page 21: ... your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCl at any one time 2 A softener using KCl should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high humidity KCl will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable 3 Check the brine tank and brine well black tube in salt storage tank monthly If hardening is present pour small amo...

Page 22: ...Is the ground clamp installed 6 Are the drain lines clamped and secured 7 Is the unit plugged into a continuously live outlet 8 Has salt been added to the salt tank 9 Has the unit been sanitized See page 20 Valve Inlet FOR SERVICE Close bypass valve Open inlet outlet valves Water Supply Bypass Valve s Single Bypass Valve Note Stem may be installed in either direction The end with writ ing should b...

Page 23: ...ERATION button once more if you decide to cancel the regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT will no longer be displayed on the screen and the green recharge LED will turn off MENU SELECTIONS The timer has menu driven programming To get to the main menu from the normal operating screen view press the SELECT button Once in a menu pressing the UP or DOWN buttons will move the black bar over the menu choices a...

Page 24: ... or DOWN arrows changes the time by one hour increments When the desired time is shown press SELECT to change and return to Settings menu OPTIONS Choices are Salt Options QuickCharge Rinse Option and Recharge Count Salt Options has several selections When salt is added to tank Salt Level must be changed to the new salt level in the tank Use the UP or DOWN arrows to set Observe the bars and the cor...

Page 25: ...reas until they loosen 4 Be sure to set the correct salt type depending on which salt type is used NaCI or KCI Use the UP or DOWN arrows to toggle between NaCI or KCI and press SELECT to enter information and return to Salt Options screen NOTE If KCI is selected the normal operating screen will display KCI in the lower right hand corner of the dis play Salt Efficiency has three options Hiqh Perfor...

Page 26: ... higher sediment or iron content Default setting is Normal Move the black bar over choice and press SELECT Display will return to Salt Options menu press SELECT once more to return to normal operating screen A W or C will be displayed on the normal operating screen if WaterSaver or Clean Feature option is chosen Recharqe Count keeps track of the number of recharges either from initial set up or si...

Page 27: ...een SERVICE MODE Choices are Time Options Diagnostics Set Model and Factory Defaults Time Options has several selections Clean Time Backwash Time Fast Rinse Time and Max Days Recharges can be modified to different time set tings Use the UP or DOWN arrows to change the num ber of minutes desired for each cycle and press the SELECT key Screen returns to Time Options menu Press SELECT once more to re...

Page 28: ...cing the chance of larger parti cles entering the various products valves and screens The Rinse Option may be turned to Clean Feature to provide an extra backwash that will help keep the ultra cleansing screen clean The default is Normal See Page 26 Important The ultra cleansing feature is not intended to replace pretreatment filtration For problem water applications additional sediment filtration...

Page 29: ...Brine Rinse 4 Backwash 5 Fast Rinse NOTE If the Clean Feature is set to On additional backwash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fill cycle REGENERATION The five steps listed above are described in detail over the next several pages FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt stor ...

Page 30: ... of the brine is moved into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank at a fast r...

Page 31: ...ds electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the faceplate timer circuit board It is programmed to know the soft ener s capacity how many grains of hardness miner als it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the softener you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the...

Page 32: ... bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in Fig 56 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break ...

Page 33: ...e nozzle venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle Venturi f Housing Install with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle venturi housing FIG 57 IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water It can also control some clear water iron See maximum allowed in the specifications section in this manual...

Page 34: ...holding clips at the soften er inlet and outlet Separate the softener from the plastic installation adaptors or from the bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener clos...

Page 35: ...t the time display and read PROGRAM MEMO RY see page 19 Look at Fig 18 19 on page 15 Move the stem in a single valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valve and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page 33 Valve drain hose plugged or restricted The drain hose must not have kinks shar...

Page 36: ...FOR BYPASS Outlet open bypass valve Inlet close inlet outlet valve FIG 59 MODEL NO 625 384260 TIMER CODE H46 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER Minimum water system flow gpm 3 Minimum maximum water pressure psi 20 125 Minimum maximum water temperature F 40 120 Maximum water hardness gpg 160 Maximum clear water iron ppm 11 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget Alternate type of salt pure e...

Page 37: ...0 Max Drain Flow Rate gpm 2 0 k Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determin ing the softeners rated capacity and efficiency Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance These systems conform to NSF ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test da...

Page 38: ...t to the softener inlet and outlet respectively Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fastened secure ly to the controller FIG 61 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 7 9 Is there salt in the storage tank Is the brine tubing connected Brine tubing con nects to nozzle venturi and brine valve...

Page 39: ...if the problem was not corrected MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press the SELECT button once to go to the Main Menu Move the black bar to Service Mode and press Select Move black bar to Diagnostics and press Select You will see the display showing valve cycle position position switch status open or closed and turbine operation TURBINE OPERATION If no water is flowi...

Page 40: ...o the following as need ed If the correct model code HF46 shows Press the SELECT button until the normal operating display shows To change the number Press the UP or DOWN button until the correct model code HF46 shows Then press the SELECT button and reset the timer Position Switch Valve Outlet _ Motor nsor Housing Turbine Turbine Support and Shaft FIG 64 Set Model AV CHANGE SELECT FIG 65 TIMER PW...

Page 41: ...22 83 liters 15 57 liters 2 0 7 6 liters 2 0 7 6 liters 4 After observing fill press the REGENERATION but ton to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact 5 If the ...

Page 42: ...position Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA approved sili cone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross sec tion Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then carefully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble wave ...

Page 43: ...brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines in FILL CYCLE valve cam position switch rotor disc fill flow plug fill water soft To Valve Outlet Soft Water Valve Inlet hard water Distributor Resin Tank 4 _ N 4 k _ A _ Position __iI_ _d1 FIG 70 Venturi BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES After fill timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and di...

Page 44: ...e drain Bypass Hard Water To Valve Outlet BACKWASH CYCLE Plug Position Switch FIG 72 FAST RINSE CYCLE FAST RINSE CYCLE During FAST RINSE the rotor disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position swit...

Page 45: ...Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 45 ...

Page 46: ...3 13 o 31 _ _ 29 7 4 9 ing Decal Location 12 28 27 14 24 16 17 18 23 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 46 ...

Page 47: ...r main Salt Hole Cover order following decal Instruction Decal Clamp Retainer 2 required Clamp Section 2 required Vapor Barrier Timer Repl PWA Transformer 24 V 10 VA Faceplate order following decal Faceplate Decal Rim includes key no 11 12 O Ring 11 16 x 1 1 32 Light Asm Ultra Cleansing Screen Brinewell Cover with decal Wing Nut 1 4 O Ring 1 4 x 1 2 Brinewell Decal Salt Level b Salt Storage Drum P...

Page 48: ...19__ INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 18 3 4 2O Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 48 ...

Page 49: ...70288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 8 0516211 Seal 9 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 10 7116713 Clip 11 7308881 Brine Valve Body 12 7142942 Clip 13 7131365 Screen 14 7094979 Insert 15 7092294 Retaining Ring 16 7176161 O Ring 15 16 x 9 16 17 7221746 Brine Tube 18 7113016 Tubing Assembly includes Key Nos 14 15 16 19 7171349 Cone Screen 20 7248706 Grounding Kit Included in parts bag see page 47 Questions Call T...

Page 50: ...41 _ 0 40_ 39 38 33 43 Wear Strip Seal X Cross Section View 28 29 32 31 13 17 18 19 J 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 50 ...

Page 51: ...Key Part No Number Part Description 97 7175238 C Ring 98 7214155 Bypass Body 99 7173016 O Ring 1 109 ID x 1 387 OD 4 100 7172882 Stem 7214317 Bypass Valve Complete Key Part No Number 30 7195482 31 7171145 32 7170319 33 7081104 34 1202600 35 7095030 36 1148800 37 7114533 7204362 38 7084607 39 7146043 40 7167659 41 7170262 42 7199729 43 7175199 44 7171161 45 7172997 46 7305150 47 7140738 3479901 725...

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Page 53: ...for other Sears service numbers SAVE THIS MANUAL Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference Warranty Installation Start Up Setting How It Works Care Of Specifications Repair Parts Timer System tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 44 for water softener performance and the reduction of barium and radium 226 228 Printed...

Page 54: ...ician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 2 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 3 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instruc tions supplied with the product 4 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intend ed p...

Page 55: ...aims 37 Service Tech Information 38 44 Exploded Views and Parts Lists 45 51 Sears Tech Support Back Cover FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP I Salt Hole Cover Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe place so you always have these facts Water Softener Model No Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Iron Content pH__ Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million Taste ...

Page 56: ...tener or other property personal injury or possible fatal shock This softener works on 24 volts only Be sure to use only the transformer included Plug it into a nominal 120V 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properly protected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse If transformer is replaced use only the authorized service Class II 24 volt 10 VA transformer Unplug ...

Page 57: ...hipping carton Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items Contact the store where purchased if problems exist PARTS DESCRIPTIONS Salt Storage Tank Salt Hole Nozzle Valve Cover Assembly Assembly Open Face over Main Brinewell Cover Brinewell Brine Valve J owner s manual Ground Clamp Kit SMALL PARTS Bypass Valve O Rin...

Page 58: ... PLASTIC Hacksaw Adjustable Wrench Primer and Solvent Cement approved for use on potable water THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT Shows sequence of equipment only Seldom if ever would all items be needed Sediment or Taste Odor Cartridge Filter Cold soft water Hot soft water Heater L _ Kitchen or Bathroom City Water Supply Cold Faucet Water Taste Iron Neutralizer Clarifying Soften...

Page 59: ... to save soft water and salt See Fig 3 5 Do not install in a place where the softener could freeze Damage caused by freezing voids the war ranty by Sears Brands Management Corporation 6 Put the softener in a place where water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage 7 A grounded 120V electrical outlet is needed within 1...

Page 60: ...FIG 4 DRAW IN YOUR PIPES AND FITTINGS Draw the plans for your IN and OUT piping here Include all pipe fittings and accessories you will use Make a list of all materials you will need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener 120V 60Hz U Electrical Outlet Left Valve Outlet Side Valve Inlet Your House Main Water Pipe Right In what direction does the water flow Be sure to plan IN an...

Page 61: ... approved dielectric insulating connectors ALWAYS install the bypass valve that is included with the unit or a three valve bypass See Fig 9 to13 Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener if needed for repairs but still have water in the house pipes Drain tubing 3 8 inside diameter is needed for the valve and salt tank drains See Fig 16 If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with plu...

Page 62: ...ressure reducing valve may reduce the flow NOTE Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3 If you have a well water system look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure Call your local water department if you have city water They will tell you what the water pressure is where you live NOTE Add these readings to the Facts and Figure table on page 3 Check your water flow rate...

Page 63: ...om the valve inlet and outlet ports See Fig 9 Carefully remove the two large plastic clips you will use them Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are firmly in place See Fig 10 FIG 8 BYPASS VALVE 6 Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o ring seals and slide onto the bypass valve 7 Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go Snap the two large holding cli...

Page 64: ...urn bypass valve upside down to connect to floor level plumbing OUT IN _ FIG 12 INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES Complete the following steps to install the three 3 valve bypass Cut the house main water pipe where you will con nect the softener Loosely put together pipe fittings and the three 3 valves Place valve s within easy reach When all pipe fittings and valves make a good fit together tig...

Page 65: ...hread if needed and put all pipe and fit tings together up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s you installed in the previous step CAUTION Never solder fittings while connected to nonmetallic parts Wait until soldered pipe has cooled before connection See Fig 15 CAUTION Be careful when putting pipe fittings together Do not cross thread and do not overtight en 4 Solder MOVE SOFTENER INTO...

Page 66: ...en and close up some kinds of tubes To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener buy a compression fitting 1 4 female pipe threads x 1 2 O D tube and tubing from your local hardware store CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TUBING 1 Locate the rubber grommet tube adaptor and tube clamp see Fig 16 that are in the parts bag 2 Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wall so half is inside and half is ...

Page 67: ...e outlet valve Slowly open the inlet valve pausing several times to allow the sof tener to pressurize slowly 5 After about three minutes open a hot water faucet for about one minute or until all air is expelled then close 6 Close both cold water faucets 7 Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found Be sure to observe previ ous caution notes NOTE If this procedure is perf...

Page 68: ...parts bag Install across the inlet and outlet cop per tubes See Fig 20 Be sure good contact is made between the pipe and the clamps ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR SOFTENER The softener works on 24 volt 60 Hz electric power The included transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts You must plug the trans former into a grounded 120 volt outlet only Be sure the outlet is always ...

Page 69: ...shows in the display press the UP or DOWN button until H46 shows in the display Then press the SELECT button to set and change to the flashing PRESENT TIME display 2 To check the model code unplug the transformer at the wall outlet and plug in again If other than H46 shows refer to the Troubleshooting Section SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer setup One beep signals a ch...

Page 70: ...lts on the Facts Figure Chart on page 3 2 If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each I ppm of iron In this example you would use 30 for your hardness num ber 2ppmironx5 10 20 gpg hardness 10 30 HARDNESS NUMBER Press the UP or DOWN buttons to se...

Page 71: ...he storage tank The present time is shown in the upper right hand corner Options are shown in the top center of the display If the unit is going to recharge tonight or is in a recharge this is shown By pressing the Up arrow displays the More screen More Screen shows the water used today average daily use average pounds of salt used per recharge and recharge count If the recharge count is reset to ...

Page 72: ...softener NOTE This recharge takes about 2 1 2 to 2 3 4 hours depending on the salt type setting NOTE During a recharge the water softener bypasses raw water to the home You will not get salty water or affect the regeneration cycle if water is used at this time You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in the storage tank 1Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies...

Page 73: ... your softener at a time the salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 pounds of KCl at any one time 2 A softener using KCl should not be placed in areas with temperature fluctuations and high humidity KCl will harden in these environments and may make the softener inoperable 3 Check the brine tank and brine well black tube in salt storage tank monthly If hardening is present pour small amo...

Page 74: ...Is the ground clamp installed 6 Are the drain lines clamped and secured 7 Is the unit plugged into a continuously live outlet 8 Has salt been added to the salt tank 9 Has the unit been sanitized See page 20 Valve Inlet FOR SERVICE Close bypass valve Open inlet outlet valves Water Supply Bypass Valve s Single Bypass Valve Note Stem may be installed in either direction The end with writ ing should b...

Page 75: ...ERATION button once more if you decide to cancel the regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT will no longer be displayed on the screen and the green recharge LED will turn off MENU SELECTIONS The timer has menu driven programming To get to the main menu from the normal operating screen view press the SELECT button Once in a menu pressing the UP or DOWN buttons will move the black bar over the menu choices a...

Page 76: ... or DOWN arrows changes the time by one hour increments When the desired time is shown press SELECT to change and return to Settings menu OPTIONS Choices are Salt Options QuickCharge Rinse Option and Recharge Count Salt Options has several selections When salt is added to tank Salt Level must be changed to the new salt level in the tank Use the UP or DOWN arrows to set Observe the bars and the cor...

Page 77: ...reas until they loosen 4 Be sure to set the correct salt type depending on which salt type is used NaCI or KCI Use the UP or DOWN arrows to toggle between NaCI or KCI and press SELECT to enter information and return to Salt Options screen NOTE If KCI is selected the normal operating screen will display KCI in the lower right hand corner of the dis play Salt Efficiency has three options Hiqh Perfor...

Page 78: ... higher sediment or iron content Default setting is Normal Move the black bar over choice and press SELECT Display will return to Salt Options menu press SELECT once more to return to normal operating screen A W or C will be displayed on the normal operating screen if WaterSaver or Clean Feature option is chosen Recharqe Count keeps track of the number of recharges either from initial set up or si...

Page 79: ...een SERVICE MODE Choices are Time Options Diagnostics Set Model and Factory Defaults Time Options has several selections Clean Time Backwash Time Fast Rinse Time and Max Days Recharges can be modified to different time set tings Use the UP or DOWN arrows to change the num ber of minutes desired for each cycle and press the SELECT key Screen returns to Time Options menu Press SELECT once more to re...

Page 80: ...cing the chance of larger parti cles entering the various products valves and screens The Rinse Option may be turned to Clean Feature to provide an extra backwash that will help keep the ultra cleansing screen clean The default is Normal See Page 26 Important The ultra cleansing feature is not intended to replace pretreatment filtration For problem water applications additional sediment filtration...

Page 81: ...Brine Rinse 4 Backwash 5 Fast Rinse NOTE If the Clean Feature is set to On additional backwash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fill cycle REGENERATION The five steps listed above are described in detail over the next several pages FILL Salt dissolved in water is called brine Brine is needed to clean the hardness minerals from the resin beads To make the brine water flows into the salt stor ...

Page 82: ... of the brine is moved into the resin tank the brine valve closes Water keeps flowing the same way it did during brining except the brine flow has stopped Hardness minerals and brine flush from the resin tank to the drain Brining and brine rinse together vary in the length of time they take relative to the fill cycle length BACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank at a fast r...

Page 83: ...ds electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water COMPUTER The computer is part of the faceplate timer circuit board It is programmed to know the soft ener s capacity how many grains of hardness miner als it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the softener you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the...

Page 84: ... bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in Fig 56 Make a pencil mark on the handle 1 or 2 below the top height of the rim Then carefully push it straight down into the salt If a hard object is felt before the pencil mark gets to the top of the tank it s most likely a salt bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it Do not try to break ...

Page 85: ...e nozzle venturi housing Flow Plug HVDC Nozzle Venturi f Housing Install with numbered side up concave side down Be sure the largest flow plug is located in the nozzle venturi housing FIG 57 IRON FROM RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water It can also control some clear water iron See maximum allowed in the specifications section in this manual...

Page 86: ...holding clips at the soften er inlet and outlet Separate the softener from the plastic installation adaptors or from the bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly Lift the brine valve out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain water Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener clos...

Page 87: ...t the time display and read PROGRAM MEMO RY see page 19 Look at Fig 18 19 on page 15 Move the stem in a single valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valve and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty plugged or damaged nozzle venturi Take apart and clean or replace damaged parts see page 33 Valve drain hose plugged or restricted The drain hose must not have kinks shar...

Page 88: ...FOR BYPASS Outlet open bypass valve Inlet close inlet outlet valve FIG 59 MODEL NO 625 384260 TIMER CODE H46 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER Minimum water system flow gpm 3 Minimum maximum water pressure psi 20 125 Minimum maximum water temperature F 40 120 Maximum water hardness gpg 160 Maximum clear water iron ppm 11 SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER Type of salt needed nugget Alternate type of salt pure e...

Page 89: ...0 Max Drain Flow Rate gpm 2 0 k Intermittent flow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determin ing the softeners rated capacity and efficiency Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance These systems conform to NSF ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test da...

Page 90: ...t to the softener inlet and outlet respectively Is the transformer plugged into a live grounded wall outlet and the power cable fastened secure ly to the controller FIG 61 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor 7 9 Is there salt in the storage tank Is the brine tubing connected Brine tubing con nects to nozzle venturi and brine valve...

Page 91: ...if the problem was not corrected MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press the SELECT button once to go to the Main Menu Move the black bar to Service Mode and press Select Move black bar to Diagnostics and press Select You will see the display showing valve cycle position position switch status open or closed and turbine operation TURBINE OPERATION If no water is flowi...

Page 92: ...o the following as need ed If the correct model code HF46 shows Press the SELECT button until the normal operating display shows To change the number Press the UP or DOWN button until the correct model code HF46 shows Then press the SELECT button and reset the timer Position Switch Valve Outlet _ Motor nsor Housing Turbine Turbine Support and Shaft FIG 64 Set Model AV CHANGE SELECT FIG 65 TIMER PW...

Page 93: ...22 83 liters 15 57 liters 2 0 7 6 liters 2 0 7 6 liters 4 After observing fill press the REGENERATION but ton to move the softener into brining A slow flow of water to the drain will begin Verify brine draw from the brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewell and observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level NOTE Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing water with salt contact 5 If the ...

Page 94: ...position Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA approved sili cone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross sec tion Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal s crossing ribs Then carefully center the wear strip on the seal and push it downward onto the seal Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal Assemble wave ...

Page 95: ...brine valve and into the salt storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines in FILL CYCLE valve cam position switch rotor disc fill flow plug fill water soft To Valve Outlet Soft Water Valve Inlet hard water Distributor Resin Tank 4 _ N 4 k _ A _ Position __iI_ _d1 FIG 70 Venturi BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES After fill timer switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and di...

Page 96: ...e drain Bypass Hard Water To Valve Outlet BACKWASH CYCLE Plug Position Switch FIG 72 FAST RINSE CYCLE FAST RINSE CYCLE During FAST RINSE the rotor disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The electronic timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to service As the valve rotates the position swit...

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Page 98: ...3 13 o 31 _ _ 29 7 4 9 ing Decal Location 12 28 27 14 24 16 17 18 23 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 46 ...

Page 99: ...r main Salt Hole Cover order following decal Instruction Decal Clamp Retainer 2 required Clamp Section 2 required Vapor Barrier Timer Repl PWA Transformer 24 V 10 VA Faceplate order following decal Faceplate Decal Rim includes key no 11 12 O Ring 11 16 x 1 1 32 Light Asm Ultra Cleansing Screen Brinewell Cover with decal Wing Nut 1 4 O Ring 1 4 x 1 2 Brinewell Decal Salt Level b Salt Storage Drum P...

Page 100: ...19__ INLET OUTLET GROUNDING CLAMPS 18 3 4 2O Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 48 ...

Page 101: ...70288 O Ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 8 0516211 Seal 9 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 10 7116713 Clip 11 7308881 Brine Valve Body 12 7142942 Clip 13 7131365 Screen 14 7094979 Insert 15 7092294 Retaining Ring 16 7176161 O Ring 15 16 x 9 16 17 7221746 Brine Tube 18 7113016 Tubing Assembly includes Key Nos 14 15 16 19 7171349 Cone Screen 20 7248706 Grounding Kit Included in parts bag see page 47 Questions Call T...

Page 102: ...41 _ 0 40_ 39 38 33 43 Wear Strip Seal X Cross Section View 28 29 32 31 13 17 18 19 J 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 50 ...

Page 103: ...Key Part No Number Part Description 97 7175238 C Ring 98 7214155 Bypass Body 99 7173016 O Ring 1 109 ID x 1 387 OD 4 100 7172882 Stem 7214317 Bypass Valve Complete Key Part No Number 30 7195482 31 7171145 32 7170319 33 7081104 34 1202600 35 7095030 36 1148800 37 7114533 7204362 38 7084607 39 7146043 40 7167659 41 7170262 42 7199729 43 7175199 44 7171161 45 7172997 46 7305150 47 7140738 3479901 725...

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