Kenmore 625.38448 Water Dispenser User Manual
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1. N Cut and remove a section of the cold water pipe Q3 If you are plumbing with flexible tubing hang or sup port the filter housing using the included mounting bracket If using rigid pipe be sure to allow a mini mum of 2 clearance under the filter for sump removal when changing the filter cartridge Use the plumbing procedures on Page 7 if using com pression fittings Follow procedures on Page 8 for sweat copper and threaded pipe installation Be sure water flow is to the filter IN side and from the OUT side to the faucet NOTE A grounding jumper wire is not required 5 Before turning on the water supply remove the sump from the filter head and install the filter cartridge See Page 10 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Filter Cartridge FILTER CARTRIDGE LIFE Several variables determine how long a cartridge will last These include How much water you use How much sediment taste and or odor or other unwanted substance is in the water Use the following information as a guide However no matter which type of cartridge you are using you will know it is time to replace it when you first notice the return of the unwanted substance in your water Filter cartridges are available from your local Sears store and www sears com The filter cartridges require replacement 3 or 4 times a year when used for whole house filtering Average car tridge lif2. cleaned Q3 Solder a sweat adaptor onto one of the pipe ends See Figure 11 4 Place but do not solder a straight connector onto the other pipe end See Figure 11 Q Remove the sump from the filter head and set the sump aside o gt After it cools apply 4 wraps of Teflon tape to the threads on the sweat adaptor fitting See Figure 12 With the IN side of the water filter toward incoming water carefully turn the filter head onto the sweat adaptor fitting See Figure 12 Do not cross thread or over tighten and crack the filter head 8 Turn a sweat adaptor fitting into the other side of the filter head and hand tighten only Using a tape meas ure or ruler measure the distance D as shown in Figure 13 Mark this same dimension on a length of copper pipe Cut the length of pipe O Remove the sweat adaptor fitting from the filter head and solder to the cut length of pipe 10 After it cools apply 4 wraps of Teflon tape to the threads on the sweat adaptor fitting Apply flux and continued place the pipe end of the soldered assembly into the straight connector Then turn the adaptor end into the filter head and tighten 11 Solder both sides of the straight connector 12 Before replacing the sump and turning on the water supply install the filter cartridge See Page 10 NOTE Read the Grounding Information on Page 7 and comply with the instructions if required to maintain c
3. to determine where to locate the water filter housing Then use the drawings on Page 6 asa guide There are many variables to consider as you plan Some of these are The Heavy Duty Water Filter inlet and outlet internal threads are 1 NPT e Existing plumbing type copper threaded etc and nominal size 1 2 3 4 1 etc Tools you have and your plumbing skills Space available for installing the Heavy Duty Water Filter Make a simple sketch of your proposed installation and a list of plumbing materials you will need Obtain everything you need before starting the installation Filtering All House Water To Outside Faucets a City Water Supply Pressure Tank Cold Water to House Faucets amp Water Heater Heavy Duty Water Filter Figure 1 Filtering Water to One Faucet of int Kitchen Sink lt pE _ Heavy Duty HOT COLD Water Filter Figure 2 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Typical Installations A INSTALLATION ON COPPER PLUMBING USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS MATERIALS amp TOOLS NEEDED Apply 4 wraps of Optional Shutoff Valve 2 compression adaptors 1 NPT x com Tetlon Tape pression end to fit existing copper pipe e Teflon tape Tubing cutter Optional Sandpaper or emery cloth Shutoff ex 2 wrenches either open end or adjustable Valve f ES a jaw sized to fit compression adap
4. with sili cone grease Be sure it is fully seated in the groove o gt Hold the sump up to the filter head aligning the cen ter hole in the cartridge with the protrusion on the bottom of the head NOTE If the sump will not tighten up to the head you may have the cartridge in upside down or not centered in the sump Take the cartridge out and check for correct orientation 7 Being careful not to cross thread turn the sump to the right onto the filter head and tighten securely 8 Open the sink cold faucet Then slowly open the water supply shutoff valve and allow the filter hous ing to fill While it is filling press the filter vent valve to release air in the filter 9 Close the sink faucet Then check for leaks between the sump and the head NOTE If a leak is occurring turn off the water supply and open the sink cold faucet to depressurize the filter or press the vent valve Then remove the sump and check the o ring for cuts flat spots etc and sealing surfaces for foreign material Clean the o ring and lubricate with silicone erease Carefully press into the groove in the sump 10 Taste and Odor Cartridges A taste and odor car tridge contains activated carbon a black powder When new open a filtered water faucet and allow fine carbon particles to purge from the cartridge Close the faucet when you no longer see the fines in the filtered water 11 Retighten the sump 7 days after replacing fil
5. OWNER S MANUAL Kenmore Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter MODEL NO 625 384480 Caution Read and follow all safety rules and operating e Warranty instructions before first use of this product e Installation Questions How It Works Visit www KenmoreWater com or call toll free 1 800 426 9345 M F 7 AM 8 PM CST e Care Of Repair or Parts Call toll free 1 800 469 4663 e Specifications See back cover for other Sears service numbers Repair Parts SAVE THIS MANUAL Sears Roebuck and Co 3333 Beverly Road Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www KenmoreWater com Part No 7295232 Rev A 4 26 07 ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON THE HEAVY DUTY WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTER When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if this Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Sears will replace this Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter free of charge This warranty does not include filter cartridges which are expendable items This warranty is available by simply returning the Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter to the nearest Sears store throughout the United States This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Esta
6. e when filtering water to one faucet is 6 months or more This average time varies depending on the type of cartridge and water conditions SEDIMENT CARTRIDGES Filtering sediments you will know it s time to replace the cartridge when water pressure drops at house faucets TASTE amp ODOR CARTRIDGES Filtering taste and odor you will know it s time to replace the cartridge when the taste and odor returns If the cartridge is also for sediment removal you could notice a pressure drop before the return of taste and odor FILTER CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT CAUTION Never remove the sump with water pressure in the filter 1 Close the nearest shutoff valve on the water supply pipe to the filter To relieve pressure in the filter press the vent valve on top of the filter head See Figure 14 or open a cold water faucet after the filter Some water may leak out of the vent valve as pressure is being relieved N Turn the sump to the left to remove from the head See Figure 14 Be careful as the sump is full of water Do not lose the large o ring seal Q3 Be sure the inside of the sump is clean Thoroughly wash with warm soapy water and rinse 4 Remove the wrapper from the new filter cartridge and insert the filter cartridge into the sump Some car tridges fit either way while others fit only one way Observe markings on the cartridge or on the wrapper Q Lightly lubricate the o ring seal in the sump
7. gs and set aside Using a tape measure or ruler measure the distance D as shown in Figure 7 Mark this dimension at right so you do not forget IMPORTANT Turn off the water supply to the main pipe Open a high and low faucet in the water system to drain the pipe On the main water pipe where you will install the fil ter mark the dimension D You will remove this section of pipe Before you begin to cut double check your measurement Use a tubing cutter to remove the section of pipe Remove all burrs and rough edges with the sandpaper or emery cloth Place a nut and brass ferrule from compression fittings onto both pipe ends See Figure 8 With the IN side of the water filter toward incoming water spread the pipes apart and fit both pipe ends into the compression fittings Move a ferrule and nut up to the fitting See Figure 9 Then turn on and tighten the nut Hold the fitting with one wrench while tightening the nut with the other Repeat on the other side Before turning on the water supply remove the sump from the filter head and install the filter cartridge See Page 10 GROUNDING INFORMATION The house cold water pipe is often used to ground elec trical outlets in the home Grounding protects you from electrical shock Installing the water filter housing may have broken this ground To restore buy and install a 4 copper wire across the filter tightly clamped at both ends as s
8. hown in Figure 10 D D 7J E in gi E i A LU Bs Measure to shoulder inside of fittings Copper pipe butts against this shoulder Figure 7 TE 4 f Nut Brass Brass Nut Ferrule Ferrule Figure 8 Fitting IN OUT Pa D E f N Nut Prass Nut Ferrule WATER FLOW Figure 9 Ground Figure 10 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Installation Type B B WATER FILTER ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER USING SOLDERED COPPER FITTINGS See Figure 4 on Page 6 MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED You will need 2 sweat adaptors 1 NPT x sweat sweat end to fit your main water pipe lead free solder and flux soldering torch Teflon tape sandpaper or emery cloth open end to fit sweat adaptor or adjustable jaw wrench INSTALLATION STEPS CAUTION Heat created when soldering can damage the water filter s plastic parts Be sure to use the follow ing procedure to protect the water filter 1 IMPORTANT Turn off the water supply to the main pipe Open a high and low faucet in the water system to drain the pipe 2 On the main water pipe where you will install the fil ter use a tubing cutter to remove a section of pipe about 12 long Use sandpaper or emery cloth to thor oughly clean and remove all burrs and rough edges from both pipe ends NOTE When soldering use lead free solder and flux only Be sure pipe and fittings are properly
9. i Install a pressure regulator before the filter if needed Y Do not install outdoors in direct sunlight V Do not install where freezing may occur V Misapplication of clear housing voids your warranty V It is important to properly seat the o ring in the eroove of the sump housing or a water leak could occur V Retighten the sump 7 days after replacing filter Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Unpack and Check Your Carton INSPECT SHIPMENT Your Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter is shipped complete in one carton Remove all items from your shipping carton Check all items against the packing list below Note any items lost or damaged in shipment Note any damage to the shipping carton Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items If problems exist refer to the website or the toll free number listed throughout this manual Keep the small parts in the parts bag until you are ready to install them NOTE Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber If you live in the state of Massachusetts review plumb ing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before proceeding with the installation Packing List Bag Assembly W ae W o Mounting Screws Heavy Duty Whole House Sump Wrench Mounting Bracket Water Filter Assembly Questions Cal
10. l The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Water Treatment Filter Cartridges Filter cartridges to remove 1 sediments 2 tastes and odors and 3 tastes odors and sediments are available for use in the Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter Filter cartridges are not included with this water filter Your Sears store has a selection of the different types of filter cartridges available SEDIMENT FILTER CARTRIDGES Sediment cartridges remove sand silt clay rust dirt and other sediments from water For example a 30 micron cartridge filters larger sediments and allows higher flows at less pressure drop A5 micron cartridge filters finer sediments from water often to a single faucet TASTE amp ODOR CARTRIDGES Many bad tastes and or odors are reduced from water using an activated carbon cartridge It is most often used to remove chlorine taste and odor The Taste and Odor Cartridges available are for taste and odor reduction and sediment reduction Plan Your Installation INSTALLATION LOCATION To filter sediments or tastes and odors from all house water locate the Heavy Duty Water Filter on the main water supply pipe See Figure 1 You can also filter water to one faucet For example install the filter under the kitchen sink to filter the cold drinking water See Figure 2 PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION When planning the installation first read the preceding filter cartridge information
11. ontinuity H EEn Sweat Straight Adaptor Connector Figure 11 Apply Teflon Tape amp lt Head Sweat Adaptor ap WATER FLOW e Figure 12 AI ee eT Figure 13 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Installation Type C C WATER FILTER ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER USING THREADED PIPE amp FITTINGS See Figure 5 on Page 6 MATERIALS AND TOOLS NEEDED For threaded pipe installation you will need a pipe threading tool pipe wrenches pipe joint compound union fittings and pipe nipples Connect the filter hous ing as typically shown in Figure 5 on Page 6 INSTALLATION NOTES e Use pipe joint compound on all external threads Do not turn pipe or fittings too tightly into the filter head or you may break it It is important to have some linear movement in the house main water pipe This will allow you to tighten union fittings without damaging the filter head if pipe lengths are not exact NOTE Read the Grounding Information on Page 7 and comply with the instructions if required to maintain continuity Installation Type D D WATER FILTER UNDERSINK TO FILTER WATER TO ONE FAUCET See Figure 6 on Page 6 INSTALLATION STEPS 1 Close the cold water side shutoff valve Usually there already is a shutoff under the sink If not close the main water shutoff valve near the water meter or pres sure tank
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13. ter O ring Seal Cartridge Turn to the left Figure 14 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Specifications DUD Ply Water maximun DressUle ohecsepecads aeagoy sb ES inier ep 100 psi 689 kPa SUD ply Water tempetaM CIS a lt c encsosates oNaseeegaeaes de State enaes 40 100 F 5 40 C Wiglet OUNCE Savasrch snare asepeaeagqesaras Gre pa hye oeSaes eee neh ee EE 1 NPT Installations In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires instal lation be performed by a licensed plumber Plumbing code 248 CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must be followed in these cases Repair Parts 42 34379 Filter Cartridge Sediment 42 34378 Filter Cartridge Taste amp Odor 7295232 Filter cartridges are not included Purchase replacement filter cartridges at your local Sears store online at www sears com or from Sears Parts at 1 800 469 4663 Not illustrated Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com 11 Get it fixed at your home or ours Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door o
14. tes IL 60179 T 14 1 8 ILS 7 1 4 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Table of Contents Unpack and Check Shipment 0 0 000008 Water Treatment Filter Cartridges 240 eeucueivs oeeaeds Plan Your Installation Typical installa Uon it ctoodissedipeediaeedaeenteoes O OT ciceneeiweseanpesuayeceernueneeweeraaenaes Filter Cartridge Life amp Installation P A O aea E e E E Exploded View amp Parts List sesers recorreran kis srkir safety Guides Y Read this entire manual carefully before installing and using your Heavy Duty Whole House Water Filter Follow all steps exactly to correctly install V Check with your local public works department for plumbing and sanitation codes You must follow their guides as you install the system Follow your local codes if they differ with guides in this manual In Massachusetts plumbing codes of Massachusetts shall be adhered to Consult with a licensed plumber V Maximum operating pressure 100 psi V Maximum temperature 100 F Vv For cold water use only Do not install on a hot water line V Not to be used on water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disin fection before or after the system YV Keep solvents and sprays away from the clear sump housing material Surface cracking and failure can result YV Do not install where pressure surges exceed 100 ps
15. tors ny Ferrule Z Q p Compression Adaptor NOTE Be sure to allow a minimum space of 2 under the filter for removing the sump to change the cartridge Figure 3 B SOLDERED COPPER INSTALLATION D UNDERSINK INSTALLATION Filtering Water to One Faucet WATER o A on P Adaptor 1 NPT x Sweat Apply 4 wraps of required Teflon Tape See Note in Figure 3 t Figure 4 Shutoff Valve C THREADED INSTALLATION NOTE To change the filter cartridge you must turn off the water t A nearby shutoff NOTE Be sure to allow valve is convenient amiumin Most sinks already space of 2 under Union have shutoff valves nee fee ee Shutoff Nipple Nipple Fitting on the supply pipes removing the Valve 2 2 2 2 samp to the cartridge See Note in Figure 3 t Figure 5 Figure 6 Questions Call The Kenmore Water Line 1 800 426 9345 or visit KenmoreWater com Installation Type A A WATER FILTER ON HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE TO FILTER ALL HOUSEHOLD WATER USING COMPRESSION FITTINGS See Figure 3 on Page 6 INSTALLATION STEPS 1 N Q3 o gt a QO O Apply 4 wraps of Teflon tape to the threads of both compression fittings Carefully turn the compression fittings into the water filter head inlet and outlet and tighten Do not cross thread and damage the threads Do not overtighten and crack the head Remove the nut and brass ferrule from both compres sion fittin
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