Sears 625.34929 User's Manual
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1. for SOLDERED COPPER tubing cutter propane torch solid core solder paste flux emery cloth sandpaper or stee wool for THREADED PIPE hacksaw or pipe cutter pipe wrenches pipe threading tool pipe joint compound for CPVC PLASTIC hacksaw adjustable wrench solvent cement fine emery cloth MATERIALS Depending on where and how you install the Solution Dispensing System page 7 you may have all the things needed Things not included with the system that you may need are _ If you have to install an electrical outlet page 11 you will need materials meeting electrica wiring codes wire outlet box receptacle wire nuts or tape etc _ 1f you will pump solution directly into the well see pages 7 and 8 you may need more tubing Read the note under step 2 on page 8 f you will pump solution into the water system between the well pump and pressure tank see pages 7 and 10 you may need some of the pipe fittings shown in FIG 6 page 10 PUT YOUR DISPENSING SYS 1 Fasten the solution pump to the base with 4 nylon screws and nuts as shown 2 Working through the tank fill hole assemble the Low Level Indicator to the tank as shown Positon the upper window port so the red indicator is easily seen 3 Set the reservoir tank into the round indent in the base 4 Cut a 14 length of tubing and connect to the suction bottom bulkhead fitting on the tank Use a sharp k2. 16 4 2 14 1 2 DIA 29 1 2 St ad i i i l MODEL NO 625 349290 l l i i sr nnn ert comer ries nie ph da a i F t J D gt old v D pn anf N 6l KEY PART KEY PART 9006056 813533 818408 818215 818285 8800656 O ON OO amp WO DY h ab O 818405 818399 818510 8800650 U0812612 818382 811704 811703 8800418 814211 8800702 812318 816342 L9801300 188 810036 U0816093 8800710 818544 8800470 Keramas greii PARTS LIST Float Assembly Pipe Low Level Indicator Tank Cap Tank 15 Gal incl Cap Key No 3 Bulkhead Fitting 2 req Tank Base Nyion Nut 4 req Nylon Screw 4 req Strainer Compression Nut Cartridge Vaive Kit incl 1 each discharge suction and return vaive Head Relief Release Head Cover Fiat Washer 4 req Screw 10 32 x 1 3 4 4 req Plunger Assembly Head Assembly incl Key Nos 10 through 16 Power Cord Assy Diaphragm Kit Optional item not included with system Not illustrated Motor Replacement If motor is connected to power cord by wire nuts order Motor Replacement Kit 878578 MODEL NO 625 349290 810545 818227 818258 818256 810338 8800606 818502 818564 8800406 818509 818505 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 2 req Lock Washer 2 req Motor 120V 60 Hz 10 RPM Motor Housing Regulator Housing Drive Block Kit includes spring Spring Washer Top Co
3. FILL THE TANK AND SET THE FEED RATE AS FOLLOWS IRON AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE TREATMENT Remove the reservoir tank cover and fill the tank with 5 gallons of water and 5 gallons of 5 25 com mon household bleach Purex Clorox Hilex etc 1 Plug the pump power cord in and open a nearby faucet to start the well pump The solution pump starts to run with the well pump 2 Turn the feed control knob FIG 10 to No 7 3 Turn the relief release valve clockwise only FIG 11 to the open position Solution is pumped through the suction tubing into the pump head then returned to the tank takes 3 5 minutes 4 When you see solution returning to the tank look through fill hole close the relief release valve turning clockwise only The pump head is primed and will begin to pump solution out the discharge Replace the tank cover 5 When the discharge tubing is filled with solution turn the feed control knob to No 4 and close the faucet opened in Step 1 6 After 24 hours check the chlorine residual as follows Adjust the feed control knob and or the solu tion strength as needed HOW TO CHECK CHLORINE RESIDUAL FEEDING BLEACH It is ideal to feed just enough chlorine bleach to get rid of iron and or hydrogen sulfide However the amount of these minerals in your water can change from season to season and even from day to day For this reason you have to feed slightly more chlorine bleach than needed This extra bleach
4. Remove suction discharge and return to supply valves from the head NOTE Plug tubing use pencil or other tool to pre vent loss of solution 2 Place valves in a container filled with vinegar and soak for about 15 minutes 3 Thoroughly flush with fresh faucet water 4 Visually inspect and repeat steps 2 and 3 if needed 5 Put some silicone grease or vaseline on the threads of the fitting Then install in the correct position in the pump head Finger tighten then turn another 1 8 to 1 4 turn with a pliers 6 Connect the tubing to the fitting using the holding nut Refer to FIG 1 page 6 for correct hookup SUCTION VALVE Fitting take apart here Seat DISCHARGE amp RETURN TO SUPPLY VALVES take apart here Fitting LUBRICATION At least every 6 months lubricate the solution pump as follows 1 Unplug the electrical power cord 2 Loosen the set screw in the feed control knob and remove the knob and bushing 3 Remove the pump top cover 4 Ciean all the grease from the moving parts and inspect for wear damage or corrosion Replace parts as needed 5 Lubricate all parts with a premium grease NOTE If you replace any parts adjust the cam and plate FIG 14 as follows 1 Loosen the adjustment plate hoiding screw 2 Piug in the power cord and operate motor until the biock drive is in the extreme rear position Disconnect power cord 3 Rotate the shaft assembly until the fla
5. against accidents to workmen All you have to do is talk to your Sears salesperson or call your nearest Sears store today for detailed information Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A 818505 4 94
6. 3 to get the needed mixing time A blending tank is avail able from Sears Stock No 42 34028 NOTE In 90 to 95 of all Solution Dispensing System installations a blending tank is needed for proper Solution mixing A blending tank is helpful in all installations but in some shallow well long piping runs feeding neutralizer com pound only it could be left out under certain conditions Talk to your Sears sales depart ment for help oO SOLUTION INJECTION INTO THE WELL CASING PAGE B SOLUTION INJECTION INTO THE WELL PUMP ALTERNATE DIS CHARGE FITTING PAGE 9 SOLUTION INJECTION BETWEEN THE WELL PUMP AND PRESSURE TANK PAGE 10 CAUTION CHLORINE INJECTED INTO THE WATER MAY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF GASKETS AND SEALS IN YOUR WATER SYSTEM BLENDING TANK Pressure BLENDING TANK 42 gal minimum separate inlet amp outlet Well no air bag or diaphragm 1 PRESSURE TANK INSTALLED ON THE MAIN SUPPLY LINE BLENDING TANK 42 gal minimum separate inlet amp outlet no air bag or diaphragm CAPTIVE AIR PRESSURE TANK INSTALLED ON DISCHARGE SIDE OF WATER PUMP SOLUTION INJECTION INTO THE WELL CASING 1 Set the solution dispensing system in the place you chose to locate it See page 7 for guides 2 Measure for the length of tubing needed to run from the solution pump discharge fitting down to the water level in the well The tubing is stiff so allow enough length for lo
7. as follows Adjust the feed control knob and or the solution strength as needed HOW TO CHECK THE pH LEVEL FEEDING NEUTRALIZER COMPOUND The pH level of acid water is below 7 0 ona scale of 1 to 14 From 7 0 and above the water is neutral When feeding neutralizer itis best to keep the pH level between 7 0 and 8 0 A test kitis included with your solution dispensing system to make this check After installing the system and feeding solution for 24 hours use the test kit as follows 1 Open a nearby faucet to start the well pump and the solution pump 2 Follow the guides with the kit to test the water from the opened faucet 3 If the pH level is below 7 0 turn the feed control knob FIG 10 upward slightly and check againin 24 hours lf the pH checks above 8 0 turn the feed control knob downward slightly and check again in 24 hours Do this each day until the pH stays between 7 0 and 8 0 Then check every few days NOTE The neutralizer compound to water mix ture ratio 10 oz compound per gallon of water is average You may not be able to maintain a 7 0 to 8 0 pH even with the lowest or highest feed rate settings lf so do the following 1 pH above 8 0 and the feed control knob at1or2 Use less neutralizer compound in the mixture For example mix 5 oz of neutralizer compound in each gallon of water 2 DH below 7 0 and the feed control knob at6or7 Use more neutralizer compound in the mixture For exam
8. slide the holding nut onto the valve and tighten it with your fingers 10 In the same way asin step 9 connect the other end of the tubing to the injection fitting 11 Turn on the electrical power to the well pump and open the main water supply valve Open faucets to let air out of the water system then close 12 Check your plumbing work for leaks 13 Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater and relight the pilot SEE PAGE 11 TO MAKE THE NEEDED ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS Pump Head Pressure Tank Bushing ES TO INSTALL YOUR S D GUII 3 SOLUTION INJECTION BETWEEN THE 1 Turn off the electrical power to the well pump and turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater 2 Open a faucet for a few seconds to bleed off water pressure then close 3 Close the shut off valve on the main supply pipe close to the pressure tank NOTE If you have a shut off valve between the pressure tank inlet and the place you will install the injection point you do not have to drain water from the tank Otherwise drain all water from the tank 4 Open the drain valve on the well pump if it has one 5 Between the well pump and pressure tank install a tee fitting as shown in FIG 6 INSTALL THE TEE AS SHOWN SO THE INJECTION FITTING GOES WITH THE FLOW OF WATER NOT AGAINST IT 6 Use a reducer bushing as shown to reduce the tee to 1 4 in pipe thread Use teflon tape or pipe dope o
9. sometimes gives the water a chlorine taste and or odor that some people dislike To have the least chlorine taste and odor and still remove the iron or hydrogen sulfide from the water you must maintain a chlorine residual A test kit is included with your Solution Dispensing System After installing the system and feeding solution for 24 hours use the test kit as follows 12 FEED CONTROL KNOB HOREASS No 1 setting is for the least solution feed no 7 is forthe most andno 4is the mid point ALWAYS BE SURE THE SOLUTION PUMP IS RUNNING WHEN TURNING THIS KNOB NEVER ATTEMPT TO TURN THE KNOB WHEN THE PUMP IS OFF RELIEF RELEASE DISCHARGE VALVE CLOSED 1 Open a nearby faucet to start the well pump and the solution pump 2 Follow the guides with the kit and test the water A chlorine residual of 0 2 to 0 6 ppm is ideal 3 If the residual is over 0 6 ppm turn the feed control knob FIG 10 downward slightly and check again in 24 hours Do this each day until the residual stays between 0 2 and 0 6 ALSO SEE THE NOTE FOLLOWING STEP 4 4 if the residual is under 0 2 ppm turn the feed control knob FIG 10 upward slightly and check again in 24 hours Do this each day until the residual stays between 0 2 and 0 6 Then check every few days NOTE The chlorine to water mixture ratio above left is average You may not be able to maintain the residual even with the lowest or highest feed rate settings If so
10. CH OF CHILDREN PICK THE BEST WAY TO INJE A IT S AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT DAMAGE FROM SOLUTIONS DUE TO LEAKS THAT COULD OCCUR IS LEAST LIKELY _ its close to the solution injection point Read about the 3 ways to inject solution below Chlorine or neutralizer feeding is done in 1 of 3 ways with the solution dispensing system Read the following and pick the best way to treat your water supply Chlorine or neutralizer injected right into the well casing FIG 2 below and FIG 4 page 8 This is the best way to feed chlorine Chlorine or neutralizer injected into the alternate discharge fitting on the well pump FIG 2 and FIG 5 page 9 This is the best way to feed neutralizer 3 Chlorine or neutralizer injected at some point between the well pump and pressure tank FIG 2 and FIG 6 page 10 IMPORTANT When the well pump is running the solution feed pump is feeding chlorine or To Household i Pressure Switch Pressure Filter Tank Pump neutralizer into the water For the chlorine or neutralizer to work right it must mix with the problem water for a short time With today s fast recovery water pumps and direct fresh water drawing most water bypasses the pressure tank This does not allow enough time for good solution mixing to treat the pro blem water If you have a fast water pumping System you must install a 42 gallon or larger blending tank as shown in FIG
11. E FITTING ON THE WELL PUMP 1 Turn off the electrical power to the well pump and turn off the gas or electric supply to the water heater 2 Open a faucet for a few seconds to bleed off water pressure then close 3 Close the shut off valve on the main water pipe close to the pressure tank NOTE If you have a shut off valve on the inlet side of the pressure tank you don t have to drain it Otherwise drain all water from the tank 4 Open the drain valve on the well pump if it has one and remove the prime plug Close the drain valve 5 Turn a reducer bushing into the prime plug hole to reduce it to 1 4 in pipe thread Use teflon tape or pipe dope on the outside threads 6 Put teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads of the injection fitting and turn it into the reducer bushing until tight DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SLEEVE FROM THE TIP OF THE INJECTION FITTING ITIS A WORKING PART 7 Set the solution dispensing system in the place you chose to locate it See page 7 for guides 8 Measure for the length of tubing needed to run from the solution pump discharge fitting to the injection fitting The tubing is stiff so allow enough length for longer bends Cut both ends of the tubing square with a sharp knife 9 Remove the nut from the discharge valve FIG 5 on the solution pump Slide the nut over 1 end of the tubing Push the tubing onto the tip of the discharge vaive as far as it will go Then
12. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW ELEC TRICITY CALL A GOOD ELECTRICIAN CAUTION DO NOT DO ANY WIRING ON LIVE CIRCUITS ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE SOURCE NOTE All wiring must follow local or national electrical codes t Looking at FIG 7 and 8 or9 install and wire in a duplex 3 prong 115 volt grounded outlet Be sure to connect the outlet through the well pump pressure switch so the solution pump runs only when the well pump is on CAUTION Many well pumps work on 230 volts DO NOT CONNECT THE SOLUTION PUMP TO A230 VOLT CIRCUIT Connect to only 1 leg of asingle phase 230 volt circuit as shown in FIG 9 2 Turn on the electrical power at the source DO NOT plug in the power cord this time First fill the storage tank with solution page 12 n 115 VOLT OUTLET Pra X r O z Conduit WIRING DIAGRAM 115 VOLT SYSTEM Solution Duplex 3 prong pater Electrical Outlet ne Welt Solution Pump Pump Power Cord From 118V Power Source Pump Pressure Switch 145V WIRING DIAGRAM 230 VOLT SYSTEM Solution Pump Solution Pump Power Cord 230V Power Source 230V Control Box or Pressure Switch FILL THE TANK WITH SOLUTI THE SOLUTION DISPENSING SYSTEM RESER VOIR TANK HOLDS 15 GALLONS OF SOLUTION HOWEVER ON THE FIRST FILL ALLOW SOME ROOM IN THE TANK SO THE SOLUTION STRENGTH CAN BE CHANGED IF NEEDED DE PENDING ON THE WATER PROBLEM YOU ARE TREATING
13. N SULFIDE WATER Many water supplies contain hydrogen sulfide sulphur Dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas in underground water gives the water a bad taste and or odor similar to rotten eggs This water is often corro sive and may stain sinks and faucets A Sears Solution Dispensing System feeding chlorine oxidizes hydrogen sulfide and other sulfides making them tasteless and odorless If the water has both hydrogen sulfide and iron Sears urges you to install an Automatic Clarifier along with the dispensing system Install a Sears Taste and Odor filter to remove chlorine taste and odor 3 ACID WATER Water is measured ona pH scale of 0 to 14 Water with a pH of 7 0 is neutral WATER SYSTEM TESTS and over 7 0 it s basic alkaline If the pH is less than 7 0 the water contains too much acid Acid water corrodes galvanized and copper plumbing and makes red or blue green stains on plumbing fixtures dishes and clothes It often adds a bitter taste to the water because of dissolved copper or iron caused by the corroding Sears Neutralizer Compound Stock No 42 34475 fed into the water by a Sears Solution Dispensing System raises the pH to 7 0 making it neutral Neutralized the water will no longer corrode or stain 4 ACID WATER AND IRON BACTERIA HY DROGEN SULFIDE OR HIGH AMOUNTS OF IRON A mixture of Sears Neutralizing Com pound Stock No 42 34475 and chlorine treats acid water that also has tron bacteria or
14. OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO 625 349290 SOLUTION DISPENSING OVS UM CAUTION Read All Safety HOW TO INSTALL Guides Before You Start to HOW IT WORKS Install Your Dispensing System CARE OF SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR PARTS SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A PRINTEDINUSA TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO Safety Guides ie shabu wine What Does The pigpensiha Byson E Do 3 4 Tools and Materials Needed 5 Put The System Together Locating and Solution Injecting 00 0 00 4 7 nistallinG dierri eenia e eee Eek ws 8 10 WARRANTY SEE EARS PAGE NO Electrical Wiring 020 ok ec eee eee eee 1 Solutions to Feed and Feed Rate 12 14 Controls and Features seco Sigeciaaae 1a Keeping The System in Working C Order 15 17 Dimensions and Specifications 0 17 Repallt Parts e215 eilet ed awaits vate gat lew 18 19 SOLUTION DISPENSING SYSTEM FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON SOLUTION DISPENSING SYSTEM For one year from the date of purchase when this Solution Dispensing System is in stalled and maintained according to our instructions Sears will repair defects in material or workmanship in the Solution Dispensing System free of charge WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only whi
15. S REFILL BEFORE THE SOLUTION LEVEL DROPS TOO LOW Always mix the solution in the same ratio as your residual and pH testing pages 12 13 14 show the need for NOTE Be sure to check the chlorine residual and or pH level every few days to keep the readings within the limits CHECKING THE PUMP HEAD CARTRIDGE VALVES If the solution pump runs but the system is not using solution do the following 1 Remove the solution tank cover 2 Open a faucet to start the well pump and solution pump 3 Look into the tank to see if solution is returning to the tank through the top bulkhead fitting If solu tion is returning a Injection fitting plugged or water system pressure over 100 psi b Release relief valve is leaking or defective 4 Open the relief release valve turn clockwise only If solution does not return to the tank a Suction valve leaking or plugged Return to supply valve is leaking 5 Open the relief release valve turn clockwise only if solution is returning but system was not using solution a Discharge valve is leaking 6 Close the relief release valve CLOCKWISE and close the water faucet 7 Remove and clean or replace valves or the injec tion fitting REMOVING AND CLEANING THE PUMP HEAD CARTRIDGE VALVES Before removing any of the valves open the relief release valve Be sure to remove electric supply pressure from system and close valves as required 4
16. The solution dispens ing system will pump solution into water systems having up to 100 psi pressure If the water system pressure goes over 100 psi the relief release valve opens to protect the dispensing system from possible damage When open solution passes through the relief release valve and returns to the solution tank instead of going to the discharge tubing FIG 12 The relief release valve closes and solution again pumps into the discharge tubing when the water pressure drops to 100 psi and below DISCHARGE CLOSED amp NORMAL SOLUTION FLOW FROM TANK TO DISCHARGE TUBING PRIMING THE HEAD The relief release valve also makes it easy to prime the pump head With the solution tank full of solution and the well pump and solution pump running open the relief release valve turn clockwise only When you see solution returning to the tank look through fill hole close the relief release valve The pump head is primed and will begin to pump solution out the discharge tubing RELIEF RELEASE SOLUTION RETURNS TO TANK RELIEF RELEASE VALVE OPEN SUPPLY KEEP YOUR DISPENSING SYS RESERVOIR TANK SOLUTION LEVEL After installing the solution dispensing system check the solution level in the tank daily Red shows in the Low Level Indicator when about 5 gallons of solution remains After awhile you will know about how much solution it uses each day and how often to refill the tank ALWAY
17. do the following FILL THE TANK WITH SOLUTI Fas 1 Residual still above 0 6 and the feed control knob at 1 or 2 Use less chlorine in the mixture For example use 1 gallon of bleach for each 2 gallons of water instead of 1 to 1 2 Residual still below 0 2 and the feed control knob at 6 or 7 Use more chlorine in the mixture For example use 2 gallons of bleach for each gallon of water instead of 1 to 1 CID WATER TREATMENT Remove the reser voir tank cover and fill the tank with 8 gallons of WARM water Pour in 80 oz 10 oz per gallon of water of Sears Neutralizing Compound Stock No 42 34475 Stir until the compound is completely dis solved 1 Plug the pump power cord in and open a nearby faucet to start the well pump The solution pump starts to run with the well pump 2 Turn the feed control knob FIG 10 to No 7 3 Turn the relief release valve clockwise only FIG 11 to the open position Solution is pumped through the suction tubing into the pump head then returned to the tank takes 3 5 minutes 4 When you see solution returning to the tank look through fill hole close the relief release valve turning clockwise only The pump head is primed and will begin to pump solution out the discharge Replace the tank cover 5 When the discharge tubing is filled with solution turn the feed control knob to No 4 and close the faucet opened in Step 1 6 After 24 hours check the pH level
18. gn the mounting holes 4 Replace the pump head and turn in the 4 screws tightening in a criss cross pattern 5 Plug the power cord in and prime the head using the guides on page 14 CHECK THE TUBING Check the solution carry ing tubing and fittings weekly for any signs of leakage If leaking at a holding nut tighten it 1 8 to 1 4 turn If it still leaks disconnect the tubing cut the end square and reconnect it to the fitting continued If the dispensing system is exposed to the sun replace the solution tubing every6 months Re place the tubing yearly if the system is installed indoors CLEAN THE STRAINER Before filling the tank with solution remove the strainer remove the threaded fitting from the end of the strainer then clean by forcing water backwards through the Strainer DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFIC CHECK THE INJECTION FITTING The plastic sleeve on the injection fitting helps to keep it clean and working However check it every few months to keep it from plugging CAUTION BE SURE TO TURN OFF WATER SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING THE INJECTION FITTING Electrical Voltage 115 AC Frequency 5 60Hz Amperage 200 37 Max Pumping Rate per HoU aeren 0 5 gals 1 89 Liters Max Pumping Rate per 24 Hours 4 12 gals 45 4 Liters Max Water System PIOSS gcc cane viv ews 75 psi 5 27 kg cm Reservoir Capacity 15 gals 56 8 Liters
19. hydro gen sulfide The neutralizer raises the pH of the water to help the chlorine oxidize the iron or hydrogen sulfide Oxidized the iron or hydrogen sulfide is filtered with a Sears Automatic Clarifier HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD CHEMICAL ANALYSIS A chemical analysis tells you the types and amounts of elements in the water These facts determine what size and type of water treating equipment is needed and how to cor rectly use it If your water needs analysis call or write your nearest Sears store for help CHECK YOUR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PRESSURE For your solution dispensing system to work right water system pressure must be less than 75 psi If pressure is over 75 psi buy and install a pressure reducing valve or adjust the pump pressure switch NOTE lf daytime pressure is 60 psi or more pressure during the night hours may go over 75 psi 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 KEEP A RECORD OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM FACTS System Pressure psi Hardness gpg fron Content parts per million pH ww Tastes odors or other TREATING WELL WATER BEF PRE TREATING PRIVATE WELL SYSTEMS HAVING IRON BACTERIA Before you put the dispensing system together and install it chlor inate the well if it contains more than 10 parts per million ppm
20. le this pro duct is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 If you want your solution dispensing system professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a prompt quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade prac tices Further all installations shall comply with all local laws codes regulations and ordinances Customer shall also be protected during installa tion by insurance relating to Property Damage Workman s Compensation and Public Liability SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved which warranty becomes effective the date the merchandise is installed should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year Sears will upon notice from you cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new Solution Dispensing System Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this b
21. ms 1 IRON WATER One of the most common elements in the earth s crust iron causes water problems all over the world It makes rust stains on almost everything it touches gives water a metal taste and causes many other problems The 2 main forms of iron are FERROUS and FERRIC Ferrous or CLEAR WATER iron is the most common type Water with ferrous iron is clear when taken from a faucet After standing for 15 to 30 minutes the water turns to a yellow or brown color Ferric or RED WATER iron is rusty or brownas it s taken from the faucet After standing for awhile the iron will settle out BACTERIAL iron is another kind of ferric iron When this water is taken from a faucet and left standing for several hours it forms slimy stringy mud like clumps TREATING IRON WATER Adding chlorine to the water and then filtering it is a good way to remove both the ferrous and ferric forms of iron Chlorine also kills iron bacteria A Sears Solution Dispensing System feeds household laundry bleach into the water system ahead of the pressure tank The chlorine in the bleach oxidizes the iron Then a Sears Automatic Clarifier and a Sears NOTE BACTERIAL IRON and oe BACTERIA are the same WHAT DOES YOUR SOLUTIO water softener installed on the outlet side of the pressure tank filters and softens the water If you do not like a remaining chlorine taste Sears has taste and odor filters to remove it 2 HYDROGE
22. n the threads 7 Put teflon tape or pipe dope on the threads of the injection fitting and turn it into the reducer bushing until tight DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SLEEVE FROM THE TIP OF THE INJECTION FITTING IT IS A WORKING PART 8 Set the solution dispensing system in the place you chose to locate it 9 Measure for the length of tubing needed to run from the solution pump discharge fitting to the injection fitting The tubing is stiff so allow enough length for longer bends Cut both ends of the tubing square with a sharp knife 10 Remove the nut from the discharge valve FIG 6 on the solution pump Slide the nut over 1 end of the tubing Push the tubing onto the tip of the discharge valve as far as it will go Then slide the holding nut onto the valve and tighten it with your fingers 10 WELL PUMP AND PRESSURE TANK 11 In the same way asin step 9 connect the other end of the tubing to the injection fitting 12 Turn on the electrical power to the well pump and open the main water supply valve Oper faucets to let air out of the water system then close 13 Check your plumbing work for leaks 14 Turn on the gas or electric supply to the water heater and relight the pilot SEE PAGE 11 TO MAKE THE NEEDED ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS Pump Head Discharge Fitting Tee Fitting Bushing Injection Fitting ELECTRICAL WIRING GUIDES CAUTION DO NOT TRY TO DO ANY WIRING
23. nger bends Cut both ends of the tubing square with a sharp knife NOTE The system includes 15 ft of tubing If more is needed look at the parts list on page 19 You can use a bulkhead fitting Key 5 page 19 to join tubing together 3 Remove the nut from the discharge valve FIG 4 on the solution pump Slide the nut over 1 end of the tubing Push the tubing onto the tip of the discharge valve as far as it will go Then slide the holding nut onto the valve and tighten it with your fingers NOTE To prevent siphoning of solution buy see page 19 and install an anti siphon valve as shown in FIG 4 Siphoning of solution may occur when the solution dispensing system is located above the injection point fitting 4 in the same way as in step 3 connect the other end of the tubing to the injection fitting NOTE Looking at FIG 4 put some weight on the tubing so the injection fitting will stay under water Large steel washers 3 8 I D make good weights 5 Lower the injection fitting down into the well CAUTION In coid weather climates you must insulate this tubing so it will not freeze DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SLEEVE FROM THE TIP OF THE INJECTION FITTING IT IS A WORKING PART SEE PAGE 11 TO MAKE THE NEEDED ELEC TRICAL CONNECTIONS Pump Head Discharge Fitting Anti Siphon eh Valve Line Weight injection Fitting GUIDES TO INSTALL YOUR S SOLUTION INJECTION INTO THE ALTERNATE DISCHARG
24. nife to cut square Connect the tubing to the SUCTION VALVE on the solution pump as follows NOTE BE SURE TO CONNECT TO THE SUCTION VALVE IF CONNECTED TO THE WRONG VALVE THE SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK Parts of Low Level indicator Reservoir Tank Solution Pump Nylon Nut 4 RETURN TO SUPPLY VALVE TN oth Take the holding nut off the suction valve and slide over the end of the tubing Push the tubing onto the end tip of the valve as far as it will go Slide the holding nut up and tighten with your fingers NOTE If the tubing is cold dip the end of it in hot water to make it easier to work with 5 From the tubing included cut off about a 33 in length Be sure both ends are square Then connect this tubing between the solution pump RETURN TO SUPPLY VALVE and the RETURN bulkhead fitting on the tank Be sure to tighten both holding nuts 6 Cuta2 in piece of tubing and looking at Key No 9 on page 18 connect the strainer to the suction bulk head fitting inside the tank RETURN Bulkhead Fitting SUCTION Buikhead Fitting 6 WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR S Locate the system where 115 volt 60 Hz electrical power source is nearby See page 11 good fresh air flow will cool the solution pump motor and carry away solution fumes the area is clean and the air is free of dust A the solution pump and tank are easy to reach for servicing and refilling BUT OUT OF THE REA
25. of bacterial iron Use the following steps i NOTE if you don t chlorinate the well you may have iron in your water for up to 2 months after you install the solution dispensing system 1 For each 50 gallons of water in the well pour 1 quart of ordinary household bleach into it On some wells you can pour the bleach through the breather pipe On others you may have to remove the well seal NOTE You will probably have to estimate how much water is in the well and use a trial and error method of treatment or else ask a qualified well technician TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEI ACAUTION This much chlorine at one time could exhaust the activated carbon in a taste and odor filter If you have a taste and odor filter in your water system by pass it to keep the chlorine out while doing this pre treating 2 Pour several gallons of water into the well to flush the bleach down to the water level 3 Open all faucets in the house 1 at a time Close each faucet when you can smell the bleach Keep the water system closed for a minimum of 2 hours if possible keep closed overnight 4 After 2 hours or the next morning open all faucets and let the water run until clear and the bleach odor is gone TOOLS NEEDED You will need common and cross point Phillips screw drivers a slip joint pliers tape measure or rule and a sharp knife Depending on the kind of pipes you have in your house other tools you may need are
26. ook will also help you to get all of the benefits from your dispensing system A Protect the Solution Dispensing System and tubing from freezing Damage from freezing voids the warranty 4 Check with your local public works depart ment for plumbing electric and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install your dispensing system 4 Be sure the electric outlet for the solution pump is grounded the right way to protect the user from injury or possible fatal shock When you see this sign inthe book A something could be damaged or someone hurt if the guideisnot followed exactly WHAT DOES YOUR SOLUTIO Water is one of the best solvents known to man It dissolves and picks up part of everything it touches As water filters through the earth and rock strata it absorbs minerals such as calcium magnesium iron and hydrogen sulfide rotten egg odor If the water is not treated and improved insome way it may be useless Feeding solutions into the water is a good way to treat the water Your Sears Solution Dispensing System treats the foliowing kinds of water problems DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM IN AN ATTEMPT TO PURIFY POLLUTED WATER 1 IRON WATER MAX 20 PPM 2 HYDROGEN SULFIDE WATER MAX 20 PPM 3 ACID WATER 4 0 pH and ABOVE 4 ACID WATER AND IRON BACTERIA HYDROGEN SULFIDE OR HIGH AMOUNTS OF IRON MAX 20 PPM TOTAL and 4 0 pH The following briefly describes each of these water proble
27. ple mix 15 oz of neutralizer compound in each gallon of water REATMENT OF ACID WATER THAT ALSO HAS IRON BACTERIA HYDROGEN SULFIDE OR HIGH AMOUNTS OF IRON Begin by filling the tank with 8 gallons of WARM water Pour in 80 oz 10 oz per gallon of water of Sears Neutralizer Compound Stock No 42 34475 Stir until the com pound is completely dissolved Add 2 gallons of 5 25 common household bleach Purex Clorox Hilex etc ACAUTION ALWAYS MIX THE WATER NEUTRAL 13 IZER AND BLEACH IN THE SAME ORDER AS ABOVE 1 Plug the pump power cord in and open a nearby faucet to start the well pump The solution pump starts to run with the well pump 2 Turn the feed control knob FIG 10 to No 7 continued FILL THE TANK WITH SOLUT 3 Turn the relief release valve clockwise only FIG 11 page 12 to the open position Solution is pumped through the suction tubing into the pump head then returned to the tank takes 3 5 minutes 4 When you see solution returning to the tank look through fill hole close the relief release valve turning CONTROLS AND FEATURES clockwise only The pump head is primed and will begin to pump solution out the discharge 5 When the discharge tubing is filled with solution turn the feed control knob to No 4 and close the faucet opened in Step 1 6 After 24 hours check the chlorine residual and the pH following the guides on pages 12 and 13 RELIEF RELEASE VALVE
28. t position on the cam is bearing on the drive plate 4 Tighten the adjustment plate holding screw while holding the flat of the cam against the drive plate GEARMOTOR Every 6 months place a few drops of spindie oil on the rear rotor bearing right behind the fan NOTE To get at the gear motor unplug the power cord and remove the screws holding the motor housing to the regulator housing located under pump head and at rear of pump Carefully lift the regulator housing up and off CHECK THE DIAPHRAGM 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove the 4 screws holding the pump head to the housing l 3 Move the pump head away from the pump and inspect the diaphragm for cracking swelling softening or blistering If a new diaphragm is need ed replace it as follows 16 SHAFT ASSEMBLY CAM ADJUST PLATE HOLDING SCREW DRIVE BLOCK GUIDE SCREW PIVOT DRIVE BLOCK IN EXTREME REAR POSITION SHAFT ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT DIAPHRAGM SPACER CAM PLATE REPLACING THE DIAPHRAGM 1 Turn the diaphragm to the left to remove Discard the diaphragm backup gasket spacer and washer see Key No 18 page 18 2 Put a few drops of oil or lightly grease the stud on the new diaphragm Place the spacer over the hex nut then the fiber washer 3 Holding the backup gasket in place behind the diaphragm turn the diaphragm into the drive plate until the spacer just touches it Then tighten to ali
29. ver Bushing Knob Spare Sleeve washer Key No 26 Injection Fitting incl Key No 30 Tubing 3 8 in O D x 15 ft Fan Anti Siphon Valve 3 8 in Water Test Kit Owners Manual F642 5289 SLlaVd diVdsuy w mi gt aU SEARS OWNERS MANUAL SERVICE MODEL NO 625 349290 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS TELL SEARS YOU WANT IT INSTALLED THEN RELAX F642 5289 SOLUTION DISPENSING SVOTEM Now that you have purchased your Solution Dispensing System shouid a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears Roebuck and Co stores Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit The model number of your Solution Dispensing System is on the rating decal on the side of the solution pump WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PART NUMBER MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION NAME OF ITEM Ail parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears stores lf the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution center for handling When Sears arranges the installation you can be sure the job is done right We will arrange for professional workmanship and we ll take care of the entire project What s more during installation you get insured protection against property damage and also
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