Kenmore 7146611, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ng operating or main taining your filter and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 SAVE THIS MANUAL Kenmore Water Filters Printed on recycled paper Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA I Part No 7146611 Rev D 10 15 09 ...

Page 2: ...ify contami nated water or make other unsafe water safe to drink NOTE Sears recommends installing a water softener AFTER an Automatic Iron Filter In addition to softening the water the water softener will remove iron that may escape through the iron filter Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems To be sure you have the proper type and size equipmen...

Page 3: ... MATERIALS NEEDED C TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER OR CPVC AND THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES 7 8 9 SECTION 3 PUT THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TOGETHER SECTION 4 A B C D E R STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS LOCATE AND CONNECT WATER FILTER CONNECT DRAIN HOSES PRESSURE TEST CHECK FOR LEAKS GROUNDING CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER 11 12 13 ...

Page 4: ...c and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install your filter Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX as required by Federal and State codes when installing soldered copper plumbing Protect the filter and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the filter warranty See how to protect from freezing in your own ers manual PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT...

Page 5: ...dboard and foam packing pieces Check the filter for shippinq damaqe Ifyou find damaqe report it to your Sears store Use care when handling the filter DO NOT turn upside down DO NOT drop or set on sharp objects that could make a hole in the bottom The water filter is heavy and to avoid damage or personal injury do not try to lift it or move more than necessary See page 13 when you are ready to move...

Page 6: ... tell you what the water pressure is where you live CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE A water flow of 5 1 2 to 7 gallons per minute is needed A lower flow will keep you filter from working as well as it should To make an easy check of your flow rate do the following You will need a one gallon container can jar pail etc 1 Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point water enters the house 2 With b...

Page 7: ... to protect from wet weather Sothe filter always has electrical power use a contin uously live grounded outlet that cannot be acci dently switched off When installing in an outside location you must take the steps necessary to assure the filter installation plumbing and wiring are as well protected from the elements contamination vandalism etc as when installed indoors Keep the filter out of direc...

Page 8: ...filter but still have water in the house pipes _ A drain hose is needed to carry away backwash dis charge water from the filter to a drain point see step 1 on page 14 The filter is factory equipped with a drain fitting that accepts either 5 8 inside diameter I D hose onto a barb or a length of 5 8 minimum I D garden hose You can buy a 15 ft length of gar den hose from Sears Stock No 42 3431 NOTE F...

Page 9: ...42 3441 USE TO REPLACE THE 1 X 3 4 SWEAT ADAPTORS IN_I_ AND B F _ FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS Sears Stock No 42 3440 Allows easy hook up even if pipes are not exactly aligned CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING CODES __ ONNECT FROM IN OUT PIPES AT DOTTED LINE DIRECTLY TO THE INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR TO BYPASS VALVE El SEE AND_ IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS SPECIAL PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE SOLDERED OR CPVC PLASTIC Wate...

Page 10: ... BOTTLE CAREFULLY THE POWDER POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE IN THE BOTTLE STAINS DEEPLY KEEP IT AWAY FROM CHIL DREN NOTE The bottle is only partly filled with powder about 6 Ibs The empty part of the bottle is needed so it can fill with water to dissolve the powder 3 Shake the bottle to level the powder Then set the bottle and feeder valve assembly into the base next to the mineral tank Figure 3 You can t...

Page 11: ...ner Push the adaptors into the valve inlet and outlet ports as far as they will go Both adaptors are the same and fit either valve port SNAP THE TWO LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN CAUTION BE SURE THE CLIPS SNAP FIRMLY INTO PLACE SOTHE ADAPTORS WILL NOT PULL OUT GO TO PAGE 12 C BYPASS VALVE STOCK NO 42 3437 If not already done put a light coating of silicone grease or Vas...

Page 12: ...ee valves Place valves within easy reach BYPASS VALVE 3 VALVE BYPASS _readedplumbingshown IMPORTANT WHEN LOOKING AT THE FRONT OF THE FILTER THE INLET IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IFTHE WA TER IN YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE RUNS FROM LEFTTO RIGHT BE SURE TO USE A CROSS OVER AS SHOWN ON PAGE 9 b When all pipe fittings and valves make a food fit to gether tighten all threaded joints use pipe dope on out side ...

Page 13: ... 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 I_ _ b Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to pre vent stress on the filter valve 0 Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside pipe threads d When all piping fits together solder all sweat fittings prime an...

Page 14: ...TE ON PAGE 8 Leave an air gap of about 1 1 2 between the end ofthe hose and the drain This gap is needed to prevent sewer back flow into the filter DO NOT put the end of the hose into the drain or connect without an air gap Place or support the hose so it does not kink or have sharp bends FASTEN THE END OF THE HOSE TO A BRICK OR OTHER HEAVY OBJECT SO WATER PRES SURE WILL NOT MAKE IT WHIP Keep the ...

Page 15: ...e drain hose so it stays over the drain If a copper drain is needed get the tubing and fittings shown it Fig ure 11 WARNING THIS DRAIN VENT MUST ALWAYS BE OPEN TO AL LOW AIR TO ENTER AND LEAVE THE BOTTLE IF PLUGGED THE BOTTLE WILL COLLAPSE IF THE BOTTLE OVER FILLS SOME POTASSIUM PERMAN GANATE SOLUTION COULD COME FROM FROM THE DRAIN TUBING BE SURETHE END OFTHETUB ING IS ALWAYS OVER THE DRAIN BOTTLE...

Page 16: ...e EXACTLY as fol lows KEEP FILTERED WATER FAUCETS OPEN a SINGLE BYPASS VALVE SLOWLY slide the valve stem towards Service pausing several times to allow the filter to pressurize slowly b THREE VALVE BYPASS Fully close the bypass valve and open the outlet valve SLOWLY open the inlet valve pausing several times to allow the filter to pressurize slowly 5 AFTER ABOUT THREE MINUTES OPEN A HOT WATER FAUC...

Page 17: ... parts such as hoses fittings wash ers or gaskets can break the direct metal to metal con tact Also check the water meter city water or the well pump Install a 4 copper jumper wire clamped tightly on both ends across insulated parts Figure 15 2 ELECTRIC POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR FILTER The filter works on 24 volt 60 Hz electric power The in cluded transformer changes standard 120 volt AC house power t...

Page 18: ... unfiltered water To have fully filtered water right away you can drain the water heater so it refills with filtered water If you don t drain it it will take a few days before you have fully filtered water To drain the water heater open a hot water faucet and let it run until the water turns cold Then close the faucet YOUR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK IS COMPLETE NOW GO TO YOUR OWNERS MANUAL AND D...

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