Kenmore 625.34846 User's Manual
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1. 58 BEFORE WORKING ON THE VALVE TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY AND DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL POWER TO RELIEVE PRESSURE 3 VALVE BYPASS Close the inlet valve and open a soft water faucet Then close the outlet valve and open the bypass valve SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS Slide the bypass valve stem to bypass position Loosen the 3 hex head screws see A in drawing toward the backside of the valve to ailow pressure water to bleed out catch water with a rag To remove a part or group of parts refer to the valve drawing common screwdriver or nut driver Phillips screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to completely disassemble Inspect all o rings seals and gaskets for wear or defects Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor and disc for scratches chips or wear NOTE if replacement is needed be sure to use the current replacement part ASSEMBLY Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position Lubricate ALL o rings and seals with FDA approved silicone grease To install the rotor seal first place the seal into the valve groove rounded side down see cross section 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 2 o rings and the wave washer onto the rotor and disc Then center the rotor and disc2. 7137599 7137727 7082150 7106962 Rim Brinewell Cover Wing Nut 1 4 Brinewell 7152963 Salt Storage Tank 7143956 Plastic Screw 1 4 x 5 8 0900431 Hose Clamp 1103200 Hose AdaptorY 9003500 GrommetW 7145500 7152947 0900039 0900215 Brine Valve Assem see page 29 Resin Tank Assembly complete O ring 1 1 16 x 1 1 4 O ring 13 16 x 1 1 16 7150327 Filter Screen 7141001 Vapor Barrier 7088041 Clamp Section 2 req 7088033 Clamp Retainer 2 req 7095373 Transformer 24 10 7141417 Installation Manual 7145445 Owners Manual not illustrated WV Included in parts bag see page 31 Consists of all resin tank parts including water soften ing resin inner distributors and the filter screen key no 20 You can replace the o rings and the filter screen key nos 18 20 but do not remove the top distributor or water softening resin loss will occur SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS IC IECAMNN ICH E ETUR ee RE IIS MR MERDA SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348460 BRINE VALVE PART 0505957 Washer 0513860 Float Stop 7092317 Float 0516947 Float Seal 7093216 Float Rod amp Stem 7092278 Guide Cap 0900535 O ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 0516211 Seal 0516924 Retainer Bottom Seal 7116713 7092252 Brine Valve Body 7080653 Clip 7131365 Screen 7094979 Insert 7092294 7092286 7152989 71130
3. 1148800 7114533 7146043 7089893 7039068 7081188 7095030 9001006 7103964 7082087 7064372 7064380 7085263 7074123 7077472 7030713 7117816 7070412 7097171 2204101 7117858 9000803 7153202 8998 8598788893588 979885 9 85 23 Fiow Plug 3 gpm Nozzle and Venturi Gasket Kit Screen Screen Support O ring 1 3 16 x 1 3 8 Cap Cone Screen O ring 3 3 8 x 3 5 8 Rotor amp Disc Wave Washer O ring 3 4 x 15 16 O ring 7 16 x 5 8 Valve Cover Screw 10 14 X 2 5 req Expansion Pin Switch Spacer Screw 94 24 x 1 1 8 Sensor Housing Turbine Support and Shaft Turbine O ring Nozzle amp Venturi Assembly Incl Key No 75 and 78 through 84 m Parts not included with softener available from Sears Installation Adaptors include o ring seals Key No 66 not illustrated 31 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL SERVICE MODEL NO 625 348460 we HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS SHOULD A NEED EVER EXIST FOR REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS FOR REPAIR SERVICE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 4 1 800 473 7247 FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 FON PARTS 1 800 366 7278 Kenmore Water Softener Your Sears Water Softener has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained techni cians professional technicians specifically trained on Sears prod ucts
4. 3B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Sears water softener looking nice apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year When dusty wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling NOZZLE AND VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi FIG 10 is a must for the softener to work right This small unit moves brine from the sait storage tank to the resin tank during regeneration If it becomes plugged with sand silt dirt etc the softener will not work and you wili get hard water To get to the nozzle and venturi remove the softener top cover Be sure the softener is in service cycle no water pressure at nozzle and venturi then turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing DO NOT LOSE THE LARGE O RING SEAL Lift out the screen support and screen then the nozzle and venturi Wash and rinse the parts in warm water until clean needed use a small brush to remove iron or dirt Also check and clean the gasket and small screen Carefully replace ali parts in the correct order Lubricate the o ring seal with silicone grease or Vaseline and place in position Install and tighten the cap BY HAND ONLY DO NOT OVER AND BREAK THE HOUS ING IRON FROM THE RESIN BED Your water softener takes hardness minerals calcium and magnesium out of the water Also it can contro some clear water iron see maximum allowed in the specifications on page 18 With clear water iron wate
5. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 228 E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 10 B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 11 13 SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER A SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK SALT BRIDGE 14 B KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN 15 C KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING 16 D HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW A DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS 18 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION A TROUBLESHOOTING 19 22 B ROTARY VALVE SERVICE 23 C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE 24 26 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 29 31 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP OM MCI NR NM EE EE Rr D oe a EE P MR 1A SAFETY GUIDES 4 Read all steps guides and rules carefully be fore installing and using your new water softener Follow all steps exactly to correctly install Fail ure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener Your water softener will remove hardness erals and clear water iron from water up to the limits shown on page 18 It will not remove other types of iron acids tastes and odors ete It will not purify poliuted water or make it safe to drink 4 Protect the softener and piping from freezing Damage from freezing voids the softener warran ty See page 16 C
6. in the valve body on the rotor seal 23 ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft Then install the cover holding screws BEFORE TIGHTENING THE SCREWS INSTALL THE VALVE CAM AND GEAR THEN TURN THE ROTOR CLOCKWISE ONLY TO SERVICE POSITION Tighten the screws using a criss cross pattern If a torque wrench is available torque to 30 40 inch pounds Lubricate the gear on the motor and the valve cam gear with Molykote grease or other high quality gear lubricant Be sure to orient switch as shown with lever toward the cam SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION u no J en JalB8 x 5C WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE Ko Ac aed SERVICE CYCLE lt lt Li M N ft faraor Na NE N a NA Hard water enters the valve inlet port internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor into the resin tank Hard water is as it passes through the resin bed then enters the bottom distributor Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet to the house soft water pipes FILL CYCLE VALVE CAM ROTOR amp DISC oA TO S VALVE INLET POSITION FILL WATER TREES HARD WATER SWITCH To begin a regeneration the electronic timer energizes the circuit to the valve motor The valve motor rotates the rotor and disc and t
7. SELECT button CHANGE THE SR NUMBER press the UP or DOWN button to display correct number press SELECT and reset the timer NOTE If the face plate is left in a diagnostic display flashing display when setting times or hardness present time automatically returns if a button is not pressed within 4 minutes 21 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION a ee 5A TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor brine tank fill brine draw regeneration flow rates and other controller functions AL WAYS MAKE THE INITIAL CHECKS AND THE MANUAL INITIATED DIAGNOSTICS NOTE The face plate display must show a steady time not flashing 1 Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold in for 3 seconds RECHARGE NOW begins to flash as the softener enters the fill cycle of regeneration Remove the brinewell cover and using a flashlight observe fill water entering the tank A If it does not enter the tank look for an ob Structed nozzle venturi fill flow plug brine tubing or brine valve riser pipe CYCLE FLOW RATES GALLONS PER MIN FILL flow to salt storage tank 0 3 1 1 liters BRINING 35 1 3 liters BRINE RINSE 22 0 8 liters BACKWASH flow to drain 1 8 6 8 liters FAST RINSE 1 8 6 8 liters 2 After observing fill press the ON OFF HOLD button to move the softener into brining A slow flo
8. and put it into the resin tank It keeps the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get the best resin cleaning with the least salt S BRINE RINSE After ail of the brine goes 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 length relative to the fill cycle length WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BRINING AND BRINE RINSE Hard Water I4 IBACKWASH During backwash water flows UP through the resin tank FIG 7 ata fast rate to flush iron minerals dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER BACKWASH Hard Water avPASs RINSE Backwash is followed by a fast flow of water down through the resin tank The fast flow packs the resin bed and gets it ready for return to service FIG 8 After fast rinse the softener returns to service Hard water goes into the resin tank where the resin bed again takes out the hardness minerals Soft water goes to the house soft water pipes WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FAST RINSE Hard Water N Soft Water OUT SECTION 2 2B AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration HARD wa
9. cleaning is called regeneration or recharge Regeneration is started at 2 00 a m by the electronic timer see page 13 It takes place in 5 stages or cycles These are a FILL 4 BACKWASH BRINING 5 FAST RINSE 3 BRINE RINSE eee WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE Hard Water IN Resin Bed REGENERATION 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 storage area during the fill stage as shown in FIG 5 Fill cycle length depends on how much soft water making capacity you have used since the last regenera tion it fills longer the more water you have used and makes more brine The greater amount of brine cleans more hardness minerals from the resin bed ME WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN FILL Hard Water IN Sait Storage Tank salt not shown Fill Water SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION Z BRINING During brining the brine is moved from the salt storage area into the resin tank Inside the resin tank brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on the amount of resin in the softener how fast the brine goes through the bed The nozzle and venturi FIG 6 make suction to take brine from the salt tank
10. information is retained by the computer from the first time electrical power is applied to the face plate Press Alto display the number of days this face plate has had electrical power applied Press display the number of regenera tions initiated by this face plate since the SR code number was entered Press Select to advance to the following alternating displays 1 This setting controls the length of the back wash cycle regular recharge backwash and the CLEAN feature backwash if set to ON longer backwash is beneficial if supply water is dirty or contains iron The time is adjust able up to 5 minutes Use the UP or DOWN button to set 3 The next press of the SELECT button dis plays an AUTO RECHARGE screen RECHARGE For this model the AUTO RECHARGE dis play must show If anything other than AUTO shows press a UP or DOWN button until it does show 4 Press SELECT once again to display 12 hr TIME At this setting display times are shown in standard clock time If set to 24 hr using the UP or DOWN button display times will be in military time 0100 1 00 AM to 0000 mid night 5 Press the SELECT button and hold 3 se conds until CODE t2 56021 shows This code identifies the softener nominal ity size If the wrong number shows the softener will operate on incorrect programming Do the following as needed NT TIME DI press the
11. 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 ordi nances Customer shall also be protected during installation 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 FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe piace so you always have these facts Water Softener Model 1 Serial Number Date Installed Water Hardness Content Grains Per Gallon Parts Per Million pH Taste And Or Odor Water Pressure Water Flow Rate Pounds Square Inch Gallons Per Minute t The model number is on the rating decal located on the rim under the sait hole cover TABLE OF CONTENTS a PAGE NO SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B CHECK LIST OF STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 PROGRAM THE TIMER 6 7 D
12. softener capac ity and 4 time since the last regeneration to find a regeneration pattern best for your needs The computer always adjusts this pattern to your water using habits lt works toward providing you with soft water for the longest time and the most efficient salt usage As hard water goes through the softener and hardness minerals are removed capacity is used When the computer determines only enough capacity remains to provide soft water up to the next regeneration starting time 2 00 AM or as otherwise set it will schedule a regeneration RECHARGE TONIGHT displays until the regeneration begins When the regen eration begins the recharge cycle status dis plays show see page 10 3 CARE YOUR SOFTENER Gr Ap A ETIN EO NENNSCENU I NECEMQUCHNUEERMUCL revu c PU UU C CEU NUR imr LLL M l 3A WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT Check the sait level a few weeks after you install the softener and every week after that Refill when the i Never jet softener use all the salt before refilling Without salt you will soon have hard water SALT REFILLING STORAGE TANK BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE IMPORTANT YOU WILL HAVE A LOSS IN SOFTENING CAPACITY AND MAY GET
13. supply or higher amounts of sediments sand silt dirt etc you should set this feature to ON Wi To set to ON or to turn off if already on press either the UP or DOWN button once The length of this extra backwash is 1 minute default time setting SEE PAGE 10 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES IMPORTANT Salt is used to recharge the mineral in your water softener see page 9 Before shipping the mineral is factory pretreated with salt Before using water from this softener be sure to do the sanitizing procedures and start a recharge page 8 to flush salt from it SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1D SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply and will not cause bacteria to form or grow However during shipping storage installing and operating bacteria could get into the softener For this reason sanitizing as follows is suggested when installing 1 Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail or hose to fill the salt storage tank with at least 1 gallon of water Remove the brinewell cover FIG 2 and pour about 3 4 ounce of common 5 25 household bleach Linco BoPeep White Sail Eagle etc in the softener brinewell Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for to start a recharge This first recharge does several things It draws t
14. 16 Retaining Ring O ring 5 16 x 9 16 Brine Tube Tubing Assem Key No 43 44 amp 45 Ground Clamp KitW 7112997 GROUNDING CLAMPS Included in parts bag see 31 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS gt M MN C RR RN ERE DU E SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348460 VALVE ASSEMBLY BRINE 77 TUBING SS wi 2 t 30 SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS 7147112 7129716 SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348460 KEY PART KEY PART NO NIMBER DESCRIPTION NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION Screw 6 20 X 7 8 2 req Motor incl 2 ea of Key No 50 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 req Motor Plate Bearing Cam and Gear Clip drain Flow Plug O ring 5 8 x 13 16 Drain Hose Adaptor Hose Clampy Clip 2 req V Installation Nut 2 req 1 Installation Tube 2 req 11 Washer 2req m instali Kit Incl Key No 62 64 Installation Adaptor 2 21 V O ring 15 16 x 1 3 16 2 V Rotor Seal O ring 3 8 x 9 16 Plug Drain Seal Spring Seal Nozzle amp Venturi Valve Body O ring 1 4 x 3 8 2 req Retainer Nozzle amp Venturi Nozzle amp Venturi Housing Nut Ferrule Tubing Drain Hose 3 8 1 D x 20 1 Parts Bag Incl parts marked with a WV pages 28 29 and 31 Order manuals separately if needed Seal Kit Incl Key No 67 68 71 85 88 and 89
15. AUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOL LOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTO A 120V OUT LET Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers IMPORTANT Salt is used to recharge the mineral in your water softener see page 9 Before shipping the mineral is factory pretreated with salt Before using water from this softener be sure to do the sanitizing procedures and start a recharge page 8 to flush salt from it SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1B CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual part no 7141417 for step by step guides To be sure you have done ail the steps to install the softener read the following list Page num bers referred to are in the installation Manual is the house water flow going INTO the soft ener valve INLET Trace piping to be sure pages 10 and 11 v 15 plumbing bypass valve 3 valves set for SERVICE page 18 Is the valve drain hose connected the right way and without sharp bends or kinks that could stop or reduce water flow page 16 ist
16. CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work make the following easy checks Often you will find what s wrong yourself and you won t have to call and wait for service If after making the checks your softener still does not work right call your Sears Service Department NOTE Also read ERROR CODE page 10 If an error code is notdisplayed press and holdthe SELECT button until example 000 shows in the display Then press SELECT again and hold until an SC code ap pears It must show SC21 If any other SC number shows the softener computer is working on incor rect input and would probably be the cause of the problem set SC21 press either the UP A or DOWN Then press select to return a flashing 12 00 AM display and resetthe timer page 6 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER HAS SALTY Softener not recharged immediately See IMPORTANT note pages 4 and 7 Use the RE TASTE after installation CHARGE NOW feature to start an immediate recharge and open soft water faucets to purge salt taste Lost electric power during Restore power if needed and open soft water charge faucets to purge salt taste NO SOFT WATER No salt in storage tank or salt Refill with salt or break the salt bridge page 14 Use the bridged RECHARGE NOW feature to start a recharge Transfomer unplugged at the wall Check for loss of power due to any of these and correct outlet or power
17. CIFICATIONS lemma BYPASS VALVES PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE Salt Tank Height Resin Tank Diameter nominal 10 25 4 Resin Tank Height nominal 21 533 Inlet Outlet Height Overall Height 27 w2 602 F Length F Width Distance between inlet outlet center lines MODEL NO 625 348460 TIMER SC CODE SC 1 NOTE Please see the rating decal for water softener operating capacity salt usage and service flow rate pres sure loss performance specifications Performance specifications are validated by the Water Quality Association WQA The rating decal is located on the rim under the salt hole cover see page 28 WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER OTHERS MINIMUM WATER SYSTEM FLOW gpm 3 TYPE OF ION EXCHANGE MATERIAL resin High Capacity MINIMUM MAXIMUM WATER PRESSURE psi 20 120 AMOUNT OF RESIN cu ft 60 MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE F 120 REGENERATION RECHARGE CYCLE TIME min MAXIMUM WATER HARDNESS gpg 70 FILL 1 5 MAXMUM CLEAR WATER IRON ppm 10 BRINING BRINE RINSE 28 BACKWASH 1 SALT FOR WATEB SOFTENER FAST RINSE 1 TYPE OF SALT NEEDED Nugget Pellet TOTAL REGENERATION TIME 81 59 ALTERNAT evaporated compacted 4 E TYPE OF SALT Pure orla gpm gallons per minute psi pounds per square inch STORAGE CAPACITY pounds 125 grains per gallon ppm parts per million not exceed this number when setting hardness step 2 page 7 The maximum setting availa
18. Kenmore SEARS Water Softener microMAX MODEL NO 625 348460 O 2 IT 2 WARRANTY START UP SETTING TIMER gt HOW IT WORKS 2 C SPECIFICATIONS gt REPAIR PARTS SAVE THIS MANUAL Use plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuais nearby the softener for future reference Scars Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA PRINTED IN U S A WARRANTY SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER For one year from the date of purchase when this water softener is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions Sears will repair free of charge defects in material or workmanship in this water softener FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten years from the date of purchase Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or salt storage drum free of charge if either the tank or drum develop a leak TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SER VICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product 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 D 817 WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 If you want your water softener professionally installed talk to your Sears Salesman He will arrange for a
19. PARTLY HARD WATER IF LESS THAN 10 INCHES OF SALT IS IN THE STORAGE TANK PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS SALT BRIDGE Sometimes a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the salt storage tank It is usually caused by high humidity or the wrong kind of salt When the salt bridges an empty space forms between the water and salt Then salt will not dissolve melt in the water to make brine Without brine the resin bed does not regenerate and you will have hard water If the storage tank is full of salt itis hard to tell if you have a salt bridge Sait is loose on top but the bridge is under it The following is the best way to check for a salt bridge Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank Hold a broom handle or like tool up to the softener as shown in FIG 9 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 sait bridge Carefully push into the bridge in a few places to break it DO NOT TRY TO BREAK THE SALT BRIDGE BY POUNDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SALT TANK YOU MAY DAMAGE IT 14 If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge take it out Then fill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only JICA SALT BRIDGE SECTION 3 _ CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER ST GUCCI CM A
20. ROR CODE An error code could appear in the face plate display if a problem occurs in the softener code instead of the present time of day please call you local Sears Service Department for service SOFTENER STATUS DISPLAY 1 SERVICE PROVIDING SOFT WATER POSITION The display shows the present time of day If TURBINE is flashing soft water is currently in use 2 RECHARGE POSITIONS A Fill Cycle FillinG NOW shows in the display If soft water is being used TURBINE flashes B BRINING BACKWASH AND FAST RINSE CYCLES dis play shows the minutes of recharge remaining before return to soft wa c 8 05 ter service RECHARGE NOW is 1 chnse wow also flashing 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 2B SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE When the is giving you soft water it is called Service During service hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny plastic resin beads FIG 4 As hard water passes through the bed each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals This is called ion exchanging It is much like a magnet attracting and holding metals Water without the hardness minerals soft water flows out of the softener and into the house soft water pipes After a period of time the resin beads become coated with hardness minerals and they have to be cleaned This
21. ansformer 4 Wait for 6 minutes The error code will return if the defect was not corrected MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAG NOSTICS 1 To enter diagnostics press and hold the SELECT button until 000 shows in the display WATER METER A SWITCH B The first 3 digits indicate water meter opera tion as follows 000 steady soft water not in use no flow through the meter OPEN A NEARBY SOFT WATER FAUCET 000 to 199 continual repeats display for each gallon of water passing through the me ter If you don t get a reading in the display with faucet open pull the sensor from the valve outlet port Pass a small magnet back and forth in front of the sensor You should get a reading in the display If you get a reading un hook the in and out plumbing and check the turbine for binding 20 MOTOR B The letter P and dash es indicate POSI TION switch operation The letter appearing means the switch is closed the dash means the switch is open Use the ON OFF HOLD Recharge Now button to manually advance the valve into each cycle and check correct switch opera tion SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING CORRECT SWITCH DISPLAYS VALVE CYCLE STATUS Valve in service fill brining backwash or fast rince position C While in this diagnostic screen the following information is available and may be benefi cial for various reasons This
22. ble is 95 18 SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5A TROUBLESHOOTING KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR WATER SOFTENER IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST HAVE THE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES ON OFF HOLD button RECHARGE TONIGHT NOW ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1 Does the time display show the correct time of day lf display is blank check power source to the softener time is flashing power was off for over 6 hours The softener resumes normal operation but regen erations occur at the wrong time If an error code Example Err 03 shows the face plate display go 10 AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS 2 Plumbing bypass valve s must be in Full Service position 3 Theinlet and outlet pipes must connect to the softener inlet and outlet respectively 4 15 the transformer plugged into a tive grounded wall gutiet and the power cable fastened securely 19 WIRING SCHEMATIC SELECT button 5 The valve drain hose must be free of kinks and sharp bends and not elevated over 8 ft above the floor REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER 6 7 15 the brine tubing connected See water flow diagrams 15 there salt in the storage tank 8 5 the brine valve float set right See page 22 9 Press the SELECT button 2 times to display the hardness setting Be sure it is the correct setting for the household s water supply Make a hard
23. butor up through the bed and out the top distributor to the drain The fast R LL A d flow controlled by a flow plug in the drain fitting y SS flushes dirt sediments iron deposits remaining brine ES and hardness to the drain izi E l POSITION SWITCH BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE ROTOR amp DISC POSITION SWITCH i ms EE x 4 icem 4 POSITION VALVE INLET SWITCH BOTTOM DISTRIBUTOR During FAST RINSE the rotor amp disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor and exits through the bottom distributor to the drain The solid state timer again energizes the motor to return the valve to Service and as the rotates the position switch lever drops to open the circuit The valve remains positioned in service until the timer initiates the next regeneration 26 NOTES SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LILM M MM SEARS WATER SOFTENER MODEL NO 625 348460 7137604 Cover main 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 7118333 Wire Harness switch 7084330 Power Cord transformer 7152913 Timer Repl PWA 7137620 Face Plate also order decal below 7145568 Face Plate Decal
24. cable leads loose With the power back on look at the time display and read fuse blown circuit breaker popped or PROGRAM MEMORY page 10 circuit switched off Manual bypass valve s in bypass Look at FIG 12 on page 18 Move the stem in a single position valve to service In a 3 valve bypass open the inlet and outlet valves and be sure to fully close the bypass valve Dirty pl damaged nozzie amp apart and clean ET ba ee damaged parts see A Valve drain hose plugged The drain hose must not have kinks sharp bends or be raised to high above the softener see page 16 in your installation manual Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until HARDNESS shows in the display Read the hardness number in the display and be sure the same grains per gallon number is shown on your water analysis report See page 7 to re set Press and release the SELECT button until the pres ent time shows in the display Using hot water when softener is re Avoid using hot water during this time because the water generating heater refills with hard water see Automatic Bypass page 13 Increase in the grains of hardness in Ask your Sears retail store for a new water analysis your water supply Then make a new hardness number setting page 7 WATER HARD SOME TIMES 17 SECTION 4 OTHER THINGS TO KNOW 4A DIMENSIONS SPE
25. did not refill the softener with salt before it was gone You can start a regeneration right away or you can set the timer to regenerate at the next 2 00 AM or other preset recharge time Do the following RECHARGE NOW Press the ON OFF HOLD button and hold for 3 seconds The softener enters the fill cycle of regen eration right away the dis play shows FillinG NOW This regeneration will last for about 40 minutes Then you will have soft water again RECHARGE TONIGHT Press and release DO NOT HOLD the ON OFF HOLD button RE CHARGE TONIGHT flashes ER in the display and the soften nescias romant er begins regeneration atthe next preset recharge time Press and release the ON OFF HOLD button once more if you decide to cancel the regeneration and RE CHARGE TONIGHT electronics If you see an error FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 6 hours When electrical power comes on again you have to reset the present time only if the display is flashing The HARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require resetting unless a change is desired Even if the timer is incorrect after a long power outage the softener works as it should to keep you water soft However regenerations may occur at the wrong time of day until you reset the timer to the correct time of day ER
26. e corrosive fumes that will weaken and shorten the life of some softener parts lemme ADD SALT SODIUM INFORMATION Water softeners us ing sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the water Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added so dium as part of their overall sodium intake For example if your water supply is 15 grains hard you would have to drink 3 quarts of softened water to consume 335 milligrams of sodium That is equivalent to eating 2 1 2 slices of white bread Persons who are concerned about their drinking water should consider a Sears Drinking Water System that will remove or reduce in excess of 9096 of the sodium and other drinking water contaminants YOU HAVE NOW FINISHED THE WATER SOFTENER START UP AFTER THE SANITIZING RE CHARGE ON PAGE 8 THE SOFTENER WILL BE GIVING YOU SOFT WATER 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS UUnE M DECRE NU EEEE TL SEC E NEU E EEUU EUER DIILM M M 1 h IGDSE RBELLLNIZ O o B MM QI 2A EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes a manually started regeneration recharge may be desired or needed Two examples are You have used more water than usual guests visiting and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration You
27. ges the display by 1 between 1 and 25 Between 25 and the highest number the display changes 5 at a time 25 30 35 etc Holding the UP or DOWN button in changes the display twice each second 2 ppm iron x 5 10 times 3 SET RECHARGE REGENERATION TIME Press the SELECT button once to display 2 00 AM flashing and RECHARGE TIME At the 2 00 AM RECHARGE TIME setting the softener be gins regeneration see pages 11 and 12 at 2 00 AM ending no later than 4 00 AM This is a good time in most households because water is not being used see AUTOMATIC BYPASS page 13 different RECHARGE TIME setting would be better for your household do the following E Press the JUP DOWN buttons to set the desired RECHARGE starting hour Be sure to observe the AM PM as you did when setting the present time of day NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the display 1 hour Holding the buttons in changes the display twice each second PRESS THE SELECT BUTTON ONCE AGAIN to return the presenttime steady of day an RECHARGE TONIGHT in the display 4 SET CLEAN FEATURE W Press the SELECT button again The dis play alternates between CLEAn and OFF default cene ow OFF When set to CLEAn ON a backwash is as sured after every 500 gallons of water usage Backwash is described on page 12 This clean ing backwash is in addition to the backwash dur ing recharge If you have iron in the water
28. having the parts tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal This decal is on the rim under the salt hole cover WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER NAME OF ITEM 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 protectionagainst property damage and also 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 ee Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A 7145445 2 95
29. he bleach into and through the softener to sanitize it It filis the salt tank to the water level needed it gets all the air out of the resin tank t makes the resin bed see page 11 ready for service NOTE This recharge takes about 40 minutes ADD WATER Recommended by the Water Quality Association On some water supplies the water softener may need pe riodic disinfecting Sanitize with or without salt in the storage tank SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1E FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine salt dissolved in water is needed for each and every regeneration The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener However you must keep the tank filled with salt Fill the tank with NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt DO NOT use rock salts as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working Before filling be sure the brinewell cover is in place on the top of the brinewell Salt storage capacity is shown on page 18 NOTE In humid areas it is best to fill the storage tank half full and to refill it more often Salt bridging see page 14 occurs more often when condi tions are humid WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRON RE MOVING ADDITIVES Some salts have an additive to help the softener handle iron in the water supply Although this additive may help to keep the softener resin clean it may also releas
30. he softener power cable connected to the transformer and is the transformer plugged into an inside 120V 60Hz electrical outlet 20 Besure to restart the water heater page 20 SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER Display UP button button ON OFF HOLD button RECHARGE TONIGHT NOW When the transformer is plugged in the model code SC21 shows in the face plate display for a few seconds followed by a test number exam ple 84 0 After the test number 12 00 AM begins to flash PRESENT TIME and RE CHARGE TONIGHT show at the bottom of the display EE 2 t If SC flashes the display press the UP button FIG 1 until SC21 does show Then press the SELECT button to display the flashing 12 00 AM IF OTHER THAN SC21 SHOWS when the transformer is plugged in please see pagel7ioreset 22 page 17 10 reset SOUND BEEPER A beeper sounds while pressing buttons for timer set up One beep signals change in the face plate display Repeated beeps means the timer will not accept a change from the button you have pressed telling you to use another button For example while setting the hardness step 2 the beeper sounds repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the DOWN button or the highest hardness setting using the UP button SELECT button 1 SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY NOTE Ifthe words PRESENT TIME do not sh
31. he valve cam until the position switch lever drops to open the motor circuit and position the valve in FILL As the rotor and disc rotates the port opens for SOFT water fill through the venturi Fill flow continues to the brine valve and into the salt Storage tank Soft water is still available to the house lines 24 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION nP amp n A 5E WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE ne LE NER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES ROTOR amp DISC _ _ HI QE S OS Wigs a 4 L1 DISTRIBUTOR After fill timer switch action allows the motor to tum the rotor and disc into BRINING position Water flow is directed to the nozzle Suction created by the nozzle and venturi draws brine from the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor Flow continues out the top distributor and to the drain Hard water is available at the valve outlet When the brine valve closes to end brine draw water flow continues in the same directions to slowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to the drain BACKWASH and CLEAN CYCLE Timer switch action again allows the motor to turn the rotor amp disc 10 place the valve in BACKWASH Stopping water flow to the nozzle Water is routed down and out the bottom distri
32. move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass Close the inlet and outiet valve in a 3 valve bypass system and open the bypass valve you want water in the house pipes again reopen the shut off valve on the main water pipe Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet Remove the sait hole cover and the main cover Take off both drain hoses Carefully remove the large holding clips at the softener inlet and outlet see Key No 61 on page 30 Separate the softener from the adaptors or bypass valve Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly see page 23 Liftthe brine vaive out of the brinewell Tip the brine valve upside down to drain out water 16 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING II CERE DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER 7 Looking at FIG 11 lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain Move the softener close to the drain SLOWLY and CAREFUL LY tip it over until the rim rests on the wood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain DO NOT ALLOW THE SOFTENER S WEIGHT TO REST ON THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS OR THEY WILL BREAK Tip the bottom of the softener up few inches and hold until all water has drained Leave the softener laying like this until you are ready to use it Plug the inlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt bugs etc out SECTION 3 CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 3D HELPFUL HINTS
33. ness test of the raw water and compare with the hardness setting Also test a soft water sample to verify if a problem exists Bees SELECT 3 times to retum the present time display If you do not find the problem after making initial checks do the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK SECTION 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION 5A AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate computer has a self diagnostic function for the electrical system except input power and water meter The n computer monitors the electron ic components and circuits for correct operation If a malfunction occurs an error code appears in the face plate display TROUBLESHOOTING The chart below shows the error codes that could appear and the possible defects for each code While an error code appears in the display all face plate buttons are inoperable except the SELECT button The SELECT button remains operational so the service person can make the MANUAL INITIATE ELECTRONIC DIAGNOS TICS to further isolate the defect and check the water meter POSSIBLE DEFECT CODE MOST LIKELY Err 01 Err 02 face plate Err 03 motor inop face plate Err 04 face plate position switch Err 05 face plate LESS LIKELY motor inop wiring hamess or connection to switch position switch face plate PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE 1 Unplug transformer 2 Correct defect 3 Plug in tr
34. ow in the display press the SELECT button FIG 1 until they do E Press the AJUP DOWN buttons to set the present time Press UP to move the display ahead press DOWN to move the time backward If the present time is between noon and midnight be sure PM shows If the present time is between midnight and noon be sure reesen nue shows NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN buttons changes the time by 1 minute Holding the buttons in changes the time 32 minutes each second SECTION 1 WATER SOFTENER START UP 1C PROGRAM THE TIMER 2 SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER Wi Press the SELECT button once to display 15 flashing and HARDNESS The grains per gallon gpg hardness of your water supply is Ho on your water analysis report Be sure to enter water test results on page 2 for future reference NOTE If your water supply contains iron compensate for it by adding to the water hardness number For example assume your water is 15 gpg hard and contains 2 ppm iron Add 5 to the hardness number for each 1 ppm of iron In this example you would use 25 for your hardness number 15 gpg hardness 1 25 HARDNESS NUMBER Press the AJUP DOWN to set your water hardness number in the display The DOWN button moves the display to 1 The UP button moves the display to the highest setting see maximum setting for your model in the specifications NOTE Each press of the UP DOWN button chan
35. r from a faucet is clear when first put into a glass After 15 to 30 minutes the water begins to cloud or turn rust colored A water softener WILL NOT remove any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as it comes from the faucet called red water iron To take red water iron out of water or over the maximum of clear water iron an iron filter or 15 NOTE Never use cleaners having ammonia or abra sives They may scratch and dull the surface CLEANING THE NOZZLE 8 VEN TURI INSTALL WITH NUMBERED SIDE UP gt CONCAVE SIDE DOWN other equipment is needed Your local Sears store has trained people to help you with iron water problems If your water supply has clear water iron even though less than the maximum allowed regular resin bed cleaning is needed Sears has resin bed cleaner Stock No 42 34426 for this Clean the bed at least every 6 months If iron shows up in the soft water before 6 months clean more often Printed instructions are on the resin bed cleaner bottle SECTION 3 3C If the softener is installed where it could freeze summer cabin lake home etc you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage To drain the softener 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener Looking at FIG 12 on page 18
36. ter goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes If a faucet is opened hard water is there for your needs However you should not use HOT water if possible because the water heater will refill with hard water The softener regener ates from 2 00 AM to about 2 40 AM you can change this time see page 7 a time when water is usually not in use If you get up early in the morning and you can hear the softener regenerating change the time setting Set the recharge time to 12 00 AM or 1 00 AM Then regeneration will start and end that much earlier and your water heater will not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened Two main parts of the softener s electronics are m a WATER METER and 2 a COMPUTER i WATER METER The water meter is in the softener valve outlet As water flows through the meter it sends electric pulses to the computer The computer changes the pulses to a measure in gallons of water HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS a RN M RE 8 EE ee SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION 27 COMPUTER The computer is part of the circuit board It is programmed to know the softener s capacity how many grains of hard ness minerals it will take out of the water before a regeneration is needed When starting the softener page 7 you set it for the grains per gallon gpg hardness of the water The computer uses 1 water usage from the meter 2 hardness setting 3
37. w 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 A If the softener does not draw brine Dozzle and or venturi dirty or defective nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket Md drain check drain fitting and ose defective nozzle and venturi seal Other inner valve defect rotor seal rotor amp disc wave washer etc NOTE If water system pressure is low an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure Stopping brine draw 3 Again press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into backwash Look for a fast flow of water from the drain hose A Anobstructed flow indicates a plugged back wash flow plug drain hose filter screen or top distributor CAUTION Do Not remove the top distributor from the resin tank Loss of water softening resin will occur See bottom of page 28 4 Press ON OFF HOLD to move the softener into fast rinse Again look for a fast drain flow Allowthe softenerto rinse for a few minutes to flush out any brine that may remain in the resin tank from the brining cycle test 5 To return the softener to Service press ON OFF HOLD BRINE VALVE 5 SERVICER S TECH INFORMATION pLM MM
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