Kenmore 7146611 Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. Service 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 FAUCET FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE OR UN TIL ALL AIR IS EXPELLED THEN CLOSE 6 CLOSE BOTH COLD WATER FAUCETS 7 Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix right away if any are found BE SURE TO OBSERVE PREVIOUS CAUTION NOTES 16 PRESSURE TEST CHECK FOR LEAKS MAIN WATER SHUTOFF VALVES Shutoff Valve Pressure Tank Pump BYPASS VALVE S FILTERED WATER SERVICE HARD WATER BYPASS SINGLE PLASTIC PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE 3 VALVE SERVICE Close Bypass Valve Open inlet amp Outlet Vaives BYPASS Open Bypass Vaive Close inlet amp Outlet Valves SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL CT 4F _ GROUNDING CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER 1 INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN THE FIL TER IN AND OUT PIPES The house cold water pipe iron or copper is often used to ground all electric outlets in the home Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock when you touch any electric appliance plugged into the outlet If you didn t install a three valve2. nozzle and venturi nut ferrule Se O D tubing 3 SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 4A ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE 1 Close the shut off valve on the house main water pipe near the water meter or pressure tank to turn off the wa ter 2 Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater 3 Open the highest and lowest water faucets in your house to let water drain from the pipes Close faucets af ter water has drained 4 INSTALL THE INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR SEARS BYPASS VALVE SEARS STOCK NO 42 3437 FIGURES 6 amp 7 NOTE If you will install the bypass valve use following steps a and c the adaptors are not used If you do not install the bypass valve you must use the adaptors use following steps a and b 8 Visually check and remove any foreign materials from the valve inlet and outlet ports Figure 6 b INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS Adaptors and clips are on the cardboard liner 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 SO THE 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 Vaseline on the bypass valve o rings Pus
3. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property dam age Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water filter A Your water filter will improve your water as described in your own ers manual It will not purify polluted water or make it safe to drink Also see the specifications page in the owners manual A Check with your local public works department for plumbing elec tric and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install your filter A Use only LEAD FREE SOLDER AND FLUX as required by Federal and State codes when installing soldered copper plumbing A 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 DAMAGE TO THE FILTER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POSSIBLE FATAL SHOCK A THIS FILTER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY BE SURE TO USE THE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED AND PLUG IT INTOA GROUNDED 120V OUTLET A Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed Make repairs before plugging back into the power outlet A Always unplug the filter from electrical power before remov ing outer valve covers SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS CT 1B UNPACKING THE WATER FILTER Packed with the filter are installation and owners manu als an electrical tra
4. PLACE Carefully rock the filter back and forth and move the filter into position So the filter stands straight be sure the sur face it sets on is level and smooth If needed put apiece of 3 4 plywood under the filter Then put spacers under the plywood to level the filter DO NOT PUT SHIMS OR SPACERS DIRECTLY UNDER THE TANK OR UNDER THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TANK BASE WITHOUT THE PLYWOOD THE FILTERS WEIGHT MAY CAUSE THE OUTER SHROUD OR THE TANK BASE TO BREAK OR PUNCTURE 2 CONNECT THE FILTER Read the IMPORTANT note on page 12 Then measure cut thread if needed and put all pipe and fittings togeth er up to the main water pipe or to the bypass valve s installed on page 12 NOTE a Include adaptors reducers union fittings flexible connectors installation kit etc as needed b Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to pre vent stress on the filter valve Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on outside pipe threads d When all piping fits together solder all sweat fittings prime and cement all CPVC joints tighten all threaded joints CAUTION NEVER SOLDER FITTINGS WHILE CONNECTED TO NON METALLIC PARTS WAIT UNTIL SOLDERED PIPE HAS COOLED BEFORE CONNECTION See Figure 9 BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN PUTTING PIPE FITTINGS ONTO THE PLASTIC THREADS OF THE INLET OUT LET ADAPTORS OR THE BYPASS VALVE DO NOT CROSS THREAD DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Flexible connectors
5. 7 Adaptor 4 d at lt DP nS WTO DO ASY Inlet FILTER Adaptoret NPT SEARS KITS AND VALVES TO MAKE INSTALLING YOUR FILTER EASIER BYPASS VALVE Plastic aa Sears Stock No 42 3437 One easy working valve takes the place of 3 separate valves p INSTALLATION KIT Sears Stock No 42 3441 USE TO REPLACE THE 1 X 3 4 SWEAT ADAPTORS INCA AND B FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS Sears Stock No 42 3440 Allows easy hook up even if pipes are not exactly aligned CHECK LOCAL PLUMBING CODES d CONNECT FROM IN g OUT PIPES AT DOTTED LINE DIRECTLY TO THE INLET AND OUTLET ADAPTORS OR TO BYPASS VALVE 1 SEE AND O CROSS OVER USE IF WATER SUPPLY iS FROM THE LEFT IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS SPECIAL PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE SOLDERED OR CPVC PLASTIC Main W Raw Wee Pipe FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 Elbow 2 Pipe as reg OUT aP NPTX d 34 Sweat Reducer 2 FILTER IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING SEARS PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE THREADED PIPE Outside FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 Elbow 2 Union 2 Pipe as reg 1 x 3 4 reducer SECTION 3 PUT THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TOGETER 3A ASSEMBLE FEEDER VALVE AND BOTTLE CONNECT TO MINERAL TANK IF INSTALLING A CLARIFIER NEUTRALIZER OR TASTE amp ODOR FILTER SKIP THIS PAGE AND GOTO PAGE 11 1 At the location you have chosen to install the fil
6. ABLE IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION CT 2A Think of the following points as you choose a place to put your filter See Figure 1 e Place as close as possible to the pressure tank well water or water meter city water e Place as close as possible to a water drain such as a floor drain laundry tub sump or standpipe e Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE THE WATER HEATER Temperature of water going through the filter must not be more than 120 F 49 C e ifa water softener or other filter is installed locate in the order shown in Figure 1 below e DO NOT install in a place where the filter could freeze Damage caused by freezing voids the war ranty by Sears Roebuck and WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER Put the filter in a place water damage is lease likely to occur if it develops a leak Sears or the manufac turer will not repair or pay for water damage A 120V electrical outlet to plug the transformer into is needed within 10 feet ofthe filter the filter has a 10 foot power cable Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an inside place 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 musttake the steps necessary to assure the filter installation plumbing and wiring are as well protected from the
7. INSTALLATION MANUAL Kenmore Water Filters If you have questions when installing operating or main taining your filter and when setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 e SAVE THIS MANUAL Printed on recycled paper Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Part No 7146611 Rev D 10 15 09 INTRODUCTION CT This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Sears Kenmore Water Filter To better understand how the water filter is installed and to know what you will need please read this entire manual before beginning Your Sears Water Filter will improve your water supply as described in your owners manual It will not soften hard water or remove iron except for the Automatic lron Filter that does remove iron The filter will not purify 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 After you have installed the water filer the included Own ers Manual tells you how to start program operate and maintain it The owners manual also has the product war ranty and a listing or repair parts available from Sears Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems To be sure you have the proper type and size
8. TRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT NOTE filtered water If you don t drain it it will take a few days before you have fully filtered water Your new Sears filter is now filtering the water for your household needs However your WATER HEATER is filled with unfiltered water To have fully filtered water To drain the water heater open a hot water faucet and let right away you can drain the water heater so it refills with 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 DO THE FILTER START UP STEPS setting the timer sanitizing etc 18 19 20
9. ain 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 hose lower than the drain fitting In some homes to get to a drain you must raise the hose and run it over head If you need and over head drain do notraise the hose more than 8 above the floor or the filter will not work as it should 14 CONNECT DRAIN HOSES FIG 10 garden hose threads barbs clamp hose slides onto barbs NOTE WHEN USING A GARDEN HOSE CUT THE BARBS FROM THE FITTING WITH A HACKSAW REMOVE FITTING FROM VALVE BEFORE CUTTING NOTE 15 FT LENGTHS OF GARDEN DRAIN HOSE IS AVAILABLE FROM SEARS ES STOCK NO 42 3431 NN To drain point other than floor drain Support hose in place as needed 1 1 2 MINIMUM AIR GAP SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL CT 4D IF INSTALLING A CLARIFIER NEUTRALIZER OR TASTE amp ODOR FILTER SKIP PAGE 15 AND GO TO PAGE 16 2 CONNECT THE BOTTLE DRAIN TUBING AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER Connect a length of 5 16 plastic tubing to the vent fitting on the feeder valve Figure 11 using a nutferrule Put the other end of the tubing over the drain and fasten it to the valve drain hose so it stays o
10. are not allowed in all areas CHECK YOUR LOCAL CODES 13 LOCATE FILTER AND CONNECT PIPES TYPICAL SOLDERING CONNECTION 4 A NOTE To be certain heat will not travel down the pipe and into the bypass valve or installation adaptors wrap the bottom of the pipe and the bypass valve in a wet rag HARD WATER 1 Cut pipe to correct length Solder WHEN COOL do Step 3 Bypass CAREFULLY turn onto bypass valve and tighten SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 4D 1 CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE Attach a length of 5 8 minimum inside diameter hose to the filter and run to the floor drain or other suitable drain point Other suitable drains include a laundry tub sump or a standpipe To attach drain hose at the filter Figure 10 the drain fit ting has both garden hose threads and a hose barb Do the following depending on the type of hose you use GARDEN HOSE Remove the drain fitting from the valve It is held in place by a plastic clip Use a hacksaw to cut the hose barbs from the end ofthe fitting Replace the fit ting in the valve and attach the drain hose HOSE ONTO BARB FITTING Push the end of the hose all the way onto the barbs USE AND AUTOMOTIVE CLAMP OR A SPRING CLAMP TO HOLD IT IN PLACE IMPORTANT Flexible drain hose is not allowed in all areas SEE NOTE ON PAGE 8 Leave an air gap of about 1 1 2 between the end ofthe hose and the dr
11. ater pipes is 125 psi If pressure is over 125 psi buy and install pressure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe and pipe to the filter NOTE If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more pres sure during the night may go over 125 psi Adding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow If you have a well water system look at the pressure gauge to find the water pressure Call you local water de partment if you have city water They will 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 both faucets open fill the gallon container at one faucet while looking at a watch or clock to see how many seconds it takes 3 Empty the container and go to the second faucet be sure BOTH faucets are still on Fill the gallon container at the second faucet and see how may seconds it takes 4 Turn off both faucets Now add the number of seconds it took to fill the container at both faucets 5 A total of 35 seconds or less means the system flow rate is good FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ENTER RESULTS OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM TESTS IN THE FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP T
12. bypass Figure 13 the cold water pipe ground is broken To restore the ground install the ground clamp to the in let and outlet pipes Be sure the pipes are clean under the clamps and wire for good contact IMPORTANT Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal con tact all the way to the ground Plastic rubber or other electrically insulating 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 to 24 volts You must plug the transformer into a grounded 120 volt outlet only Be sure the outlet is al ways live so someone cannot turn it off by mistake NOTE The included transformer is made for inside use only Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the transformer into is inside to protect from weather see page 7 17 COLD WATER PIPE GROUND ground clamp inlet outlet WATER METER JUMPER WIRE 4 Groundwire CONNECTING TRANSFORMER Transformer 120V 60Hz Electrical Outlet Power Cable from Face Plate Timer SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL CT RESTART THE WATER HEATER TURN ON THE GAS OR ELEC
13. elements contamination vandalism etc as when installed indoors Keep the filter out of direct sunlight The sun s heat can melt plastic parts LIEN THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT Shows sequence of equipment only seldom if ever would all items be needed kitchen or bathroom COLD faucet Sediment or 010 5011 water hard water to outside faucets city water supply OR hot soft water Phosphate water heater Feeder Cartridge Filter optional t well water supply pressure or 7 captive air tank Sedime blending Taste amp Water Odor Softener Iron Filter F Always put the Iron Filter before the ilter softener the Taste amp Odor Filter after the softener the Neutralizer before an Iron Filter etc as shown Auto Neutral well water Auto tank izer Clarifier location Solution Dispensing System SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION CT 2B TOOLS PIPE AND FITTINGS OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the filter Look at you house main water pipe at the point you will connect the filter Is the pipe soldered copper glued plastic or threaded galvanized or brass Whatis the pipe size What kind of pipe and fittings is it easiest for you to work with and what tools do you have Now look at the common plans for in and out piping on page 9 Select the drawing best
14. equipment you must have your water tested Your Sears store can give you water test re sults for hardness iron and acidity and tell you what equipment you need Simply take at least a 4 oz sample of your water to Sears and they will test it while you wait To test for other elements a qualified testing laboratory must test the water IF YOU NEED HELP TO GET YOUR WATER TESTED OR IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WATER ASK AT YOUR SEARS STORE OR CALL SEARS WATERLINE 1 800 426 9345 TABLE OF CONTENTS wO Lg SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS eu A SAFETY GUIDES 4 B UNPACKING THE WATER FILTER 5 C WATER SYSTEM TESTS 6 SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION A WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER 7 B TOOLS PIPE AND FITTINGS OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED 8 C TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER OR CPVC AND THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES 9 SECTION 3 Pur THE AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER TOGETHER SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE 11 B INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS 12 C J LOCATE AND CONNECT WATER FILTER 13 D _ CONNECT DRAIN HOSES 14 15 E J PRESSURE TEST CHECK FOR LEAKS 16 F GROUNDING CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER 17 RESTART THE WATER HEATER 18 SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS 1 SAFETY GUIDES A Read all steps guides and rules carefully before installing and us ing your new water filter Follow all steps exactly to correctly install
15. for you and use it as a guide to plan what materials you will need As you plan your in and out piping keep in mind the following check list Then get all the materials you will need before you start nandoutpipestothe filter must be atleast 3 4 size Some local codes may tell you to use no less than 1 pipe size see note below Use copper brass or galvanized pipe and fittings Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipes Copper and galvanized pipe corrode quickly when connected together Use pipe and fittings of the same material You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out pipe Searshas kits and bypass valves you can buy to help make installing your filter easier see page 9 ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves Either use three shut off valves or Sears special valve Bypass valves let you turn off water to the filter but still have water in the house pipes Adrain 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 1 0 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 Flexible hose is not allowed by some codes If a rigid drain is required most hardware stores carry adap tors garden hose on one end a
16. h the bypass valve into the filter valve as far as it will go SNAP THE TWO LARGE HOLDING CLIPS INTO PLACE FROM THE TOP DOWN AS SHOWN CAU TION BE SURE THE CLIPS SNAP FIRMLY INTO PLACE SO THE BYPASS VALVE WILL NOT PULL OUT GO TO PAGE 13 11 Shutoff Pressure Tank Electrical Panel INSTALLING INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE ILTER WITH COVER REMOVED BYPASS VALVE Stock No 42 3437 NOTE TURN BYPASS VALVE UPSIDE DOWN TO CONNECT TO FLOOR LEVEL PLUMBING SIDE VIEW END VIEW installation Adaptor Valve Body or Iniet or Outlet Bypass Valve Push all the way in SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 4B INSTALL THREE VALVE BYPASS 1 INSTALLING THREE VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES BYPASS VALVE FIGURE 8 3 VALVE BYPASS threaded plumbing shown a Cut the house main water pipe where you will connect the filter Loosely put together pipe fittings and the three valves Place valves within easy reach IMPORTANT WHEN LOOKING AT THE FRONT OF THE FILTER THE INLET IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IF THE WA TER IN YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE RUNS FROM LEFT TO 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 Filter side threads or solder Inlet 12 SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 4 1 MOVE THE FILTER INTO
17. nd sweat or pipe thread on the other TOOLS NEEDED Common and cross point Phil lips screw drivers slip joint pliers and a tape mea sure or rule for SOLDERED COPPER tubing cutter propane torch solid core LEAD FREE solder paste flux emery cloth sandpaper or steel wool for THREADED PIPE hacksaw or pipe cutter pipe wrenches pipe threading tool pipe joint com pound approved for use on potable water for CPVC PLASTIC hacksaw adjustable wrench solvent cement approved for use on potable water primer NOTE FOR 1 PLUMBING CONNECTIONS SOLDERED COPPER Buy two sweat adaptors 1 female thread x 1 sweat and plumb directly to the inlet outlet adaptors or bypass valve Threads on the inlet outlet adaptors and bypass valve are 1 pipe thread See A and Do not use the installation kit Sears Stock 42 3441 or the flexible conntectors Sears Stock No 42 3440 CAUTION DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE THREADED PIPE Use a 1 threaded straight connector in place of the reducer fitting shown in SECTION 2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION 2 TYPICAL IN AND OUT PIPES TO FILTER IN AND OUT PLUMBING USING A VALVE BYPASS SOLDERED OR CPVC PLASTIC Shut off Valves FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 Elbow 4 Tee 2 Pipe as reg 1 NPT X 34 Sweat OUT Reducer 2 IN Outlet Y
18. nsformer and a bag of several small parts Automatic Iron Filter models also include a feeder valve and the other parts shown below You will use all of these parts while installing the filter So you don t lose any parts keep in a safe place until you are ready to use them Remove the filter from the master carton Discard all cardboard and foam packing pieces Check the filter for shipping damage If you find damage report it to your Sears store PARTS DESCRIPTIONS TOP COVER VALVE ASSEMBLY FACE PLATE TIMER 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 it into installation position SMALL PARTS SINLET OUTLET 2 ADAPTOR 2 2 GROUND CLAMP OTHER PARTS OF AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER ONLY FEEDER VALVE Dr b amp NUT FERRULE 3 c POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE BOTTLE a gt BASE SECTION 1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS AND TESTS CT 1 WATER SYSTEM TESTS HAS YOUR WATER SUPPLY HAD A CHEMICAL ANALY SIS Please see page 2 CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE For your filter to work correctly a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds per square inch psi is needed in the house wa ter pipes The highest pressure allowed in the w
19. ter lift and set the mineral tank assembly onto the larger end of the base Figure 3 CAUTION BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU LIFT THE TANK AS IT IS HEAVY DO NOT LIFT BY THE VALVE OR VALVE COVERS 2 Check the feeder valve to be sure the large o ring seal is in place on the underside Then remove the cap from the bottle and carefully turn the valve into the bottle After the o ring just touches the top ofthe bottle tighten another 1 8 turn DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR THE BOTTLE WILL DEFORM AND LEAK WARNING HANDLE THE 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 turn the base ro the bottle is on either side of the tank 4 Remove the filter top cover held in place with four screws 5 Take the 4 ft length of 5 16 O D plastic tubing and connect it to the feeder valve and to the nozzle venturi housing on the filter Figure 4 Tighten the nut ferrules as tight as you can with your fingers 6 Carefully replace the top cover aligning with the face plate and install the four screws 10 remove 4 top cover shroud N O Ring 374 I D bottle
20. ver 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 SURE THE END OF THE TUB ING IS ALWAYS OVER THE DRAIN 15 CONNECT DRAIN HOSES BOTTLE DRAIN TUBING AUTOMATIC IRON FILTER COPPER BOTTLE DRAIN 5 16 O D Tubing Copper Hard or Soft Tubing a To Drain Point straight E5 connector T A NPT Compression Adaptor B SECTION 4 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 4E TESTING YOUR PLUMBING WORK FOR WATER LEAKS CAUTION TO AVOID WATER OR AIR PRESSURE DAMAGE TO FIL TER INNER PARTS AT TO FLUSH PIPE CHIPS OR OTH ER RESIDUE FROM THE WATER PIPES BE SURE TO DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED Look at the picture in Figure 13 showing your kind of by pass valve s 1 Fully open two cold filtered water faucets nearby the filter 2 Place bypass valve s in bypass position On a single valve slide the stem into BYPASS On a three valve system close the inlet and outlet valves and open the by pass valve 3 Fully open the house main water pipe shut off valve Observe steady water flow from both open faucets 4 Place bypass valve s in
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