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OWNER'S MANUAL

Water SoftenersWith High Performance Valve

MODEL NOS.

IntelliSoft 420 Series

IntelliSoft 420 Series

625.384260

625.394260

Caution:

Read and follow all safety rules and operatinginstructions before first use of this product.

Questions ?

Visit www.KenmoreWater.com

or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7AM - 8 PM CST)

Repair or Paris ? Call toll free 1=800-469=4663

See back cover for other Sears service numbers.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals nearbythe softener for future reference.

• Warranty

• Installation

• Start Up / Setting Timer

• How ItWorks

• Care Of

• Specifications

• Repair Parts

Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International againstNSF/ANSI Standard 44 for softener performance,and the reduction of barium and radium 226/228.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. www.KenmoreWater.com Part No. 7282611 (Rev. K 11/12/08)

WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

ONE YEAR LiMiTED WARRANTY ON WATER SOFTENER

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if thisKenmore Elite appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date ofpurchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair,

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ELECTRONIC PARTS

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any of thefollowing electronic parts fail due to a defect in material or workmanship, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrangefor free part replacement: Brine Tank Light, Electronic Board, Sensor Housing, Wiring Harness, Transformer,Micro Switch, Drive Motor, Power Cable. After the first year you must pay an initial trip charge.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if the watersoftener tank or salt storage drum develops a leak within ten years from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free tank or drum replacement. After the first year you must pay an initial tripcharge.

All warranty coverage does not include water softener resin, which is an expendable item.

If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from thedate of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:1. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.2. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.3. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instruc-

tions supplied with the product.4. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intend-

ed purpose.5. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other

than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.6. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remediesCustomer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein.Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited toone year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential dam-ages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-ages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions orlimitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state tostate.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Guides .................................................................................................................................................. 4Unpack and Check Shipment ........................................................................................................................ 5Plan Your Installation: Tools Needed, Materials Needed ........................................................................... 6-10Install Inlet/Outlet Adapters or Bypass Valves, Three Way Valves ........................................................... 11-12Install Softener and Connect Pipes ................................................................................................................ 13Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drains .............................................................................................................. 14Leak Test ........................................................................................................................................................ 15Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 16Install Covers and Restart Water Heater ....................................................................................................... 17Program the Timer .................................................................................................................................... 17-19Sanitize the Water Softener ........................................................................................................................... 20Add Salt to Storage Tank ................................................................................................................................ 21Install Check List ............................................................................................................................................ 22Faceplate Timer Features ......................................................................................................................... 23-28How Your Water Softener Works .............................................................................................................. 29-31Care of Your Water Softener ..................................................................................................................... 32-35Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 36-37Performance Claims ....................................................................................................................................... 37Service Tech Information ........................................................................................................................... 38-44Exploded Views and Parts Lists ................................................................................................................ 45-51Sears Tech Support ......................................................................................................................... Back Cover

FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP

Fill in the blanks below and keep this book in a safe placeso you always have these facts.

Water Softener Model No.*Serial NumberDate InstalledWater Hardnes-s Grains Per GallonIron Content Parts Per MillionpH....................................._ ......... Taste and/or Odor -Water Pressure Pounds/Square inchWater Flow Rate Gallons Per Minute

Salt Hole Cover

RatingDecal

\

* The model number is on the rating decal, located on the rim under the salt hole cover.

,uestions?

Cal| the Kenmore Water Line at 1=800=426=9345or visit KenrnoreWater, corn

For repair or replacement parts, call toll-free 1-800-366-7278See back cover for other Sears service numbers.


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Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water soften-er. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personalinjury or property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits fromyour water softener.

Your Kenmore Water Softener will remove hardness minerals from water. This is measuredin grains per gallon (gpg). It will also remove some clear water iron*, barium and radium226/228"*. These are measured in parts per million (ppm). See the specifications page forthe maximum limits of hardness and iron, barium and radium 226/228 removal.

A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity, tastes and odors, oriron other than clear water iron. It will not purify contaminated water, or make unsafe watersafe to drink.

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Check with your local public works department for plumbing, electric and sanitation codes.You must follow their guides as you install your softener. Use only LEAD FREE SOLDERAND FLUX, as required by federal and state codes, when installing soldered copper plumb-ing.

Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Damage from freezing voids the softener war-ranty. See how to protect from freezing on page 34.

CAUTION: Please read and comply with the following guides to prevent damage to the sof-tener or other property, personal injury, or possible fatal shock.

A This softener works on 24 volts only. Be sure to use only the transformer included.Plug it into a nominal 120V, 60 cycle household outlet that is grounded and properlyprotected by an overcurrent device such as a circuit breaker or fuse. If transformer isreplaced, use only the authorized service Class II, 24 volt, 10 VA transformer.

,& Unplug the transformer right away if the power cable should become damaged or frayed.Make repairs, or replace the transformer, before plugging back into the power outlet.

,& Always unplug the softener from electrical power before removing outer valve covers.

,& This system is not intended to be used for treating water that is microbiologically unsafe orof unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

* The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data.

** If conditioner is being used to remove barium and/or radium 226 and 228, please verify per-formance by contacting 612-607-1700, ext. 6470 for testing treated water supply, or checkthe water testing section of your local phone directory.

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires all electrical and electronic equipment tobe disposed of according to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)requirements. This directive or similar laws are in place nationally and can varyfrom region to region. Please refer to your state and local laws for proper disposalof this equipment.

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iNSPECT SHIPMENT

Your water softener is shipped complete in one carton.Use care when handling the softener. DO NOT turnupside down. DO NOT drop, or set on sharp objects thatcould make a hole in the bottom. The water softener is

heavy, do not try to lift it or move more than is necessary.

Remove all items from your shipping carton.Check all items against the packing list below. Note anyitems lost or damaged in shipment.

Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to theexploded view and parts list in the back of the manual forthe part names and numbers of missing or damageditems.

Contact the store where purchased if problems exist.

PARTS DESCRIPTIONS

Salt

StorageTank

Salt Hole Nozzle ValveCover Assembly Assembly(Open)

Face

;over(Main)

BrinewellCover

Brinewell

Brine Valve

owner's manual

Ground Clamp Kit

SMALL PARTS

Bypass Valve

O-Ring Seals (2)Clips (2)

AId:tptll°a_°(____._

Drain Tubing Tube Clamp

Tube Adaptor

Grommet _:_? Tube Clamp

Additional Installation Fittings available fromSears (see parts listing in back of manual) FIG. 1


PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION

It is recommended to read through the entire manual beforebeginning your installation. Follow all steps exactly. Reading thismanual will also help you get all the benefits from your system.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Safety glasses• Flathead screw driver

• Phillips screw driver• Adjustable slip joint pliers• Tape measure or ruler

JFlathead ScrewdriverSafety Glasses Phillips Screwdriver Adjustable Slip Joint Pliers Tape Measure or Ruler

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATIONS:

SOLDERED COPPER

• Tubing Cutter• Propane Torch• Solid Core LEADFREE Solder• Paste Flux• Emery Cloth• or Sandpaper

THREADED PIPE

• Hacksaw or Pipe Cutter• Pipe Wrenches• Pipe Threading Tool• Pipe Joint Compound approved

for use on potable water

CPVC OR PVC PLASTIC• Hacksaw

• Adjustable Wrench• Primer and Solvent Cement

approved for use on potable water-

THE PROPER ORDER TO INSTALL WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT(Shows sequence of equipment only. Seldom, if ever, would all items be needed.)

Sediment or Taste &

Odor Cartridge Filter

_ Kitchen or BathroomCold Faucet

Cold, soft water

Hot, soft water

Hard Water toOutside Faucets

Sediment

Water Cartridge Filter(Optional

Heater Location)

Water *Taste & Iron Neutralizer ClarifyingSoftener Odor Filter Filter Filter

• Always place an Iron Filter UPSTREAM of the water softener.• Always place a Neutralizer UPSTREAM of an Iron Filter, etc., as shown.

• Place a Taste & Odor Filter UPSTREAM of a water softener on a chlorinated water supplyand DOWNSTREAM of a water softener on a non=chlorinated water supply.

City Water Supply

OR

I-- _ Well Water Supply

Sotution IPressure or DispensingCaptive Air System I

Tank I

Welt Water

FIG. 2


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outside faucet(hard water) - outside faucet

(hard water)

soft, col-----_ _ to R.O. faucet

water ¢-

___ _ _ter Line _ __soft, hot I _ _-:"_-'___-"%

water • o_r Line -_4:_ [T_ soft wa er/ Shu -offII toR...... t/ . -V lvep..'--.jj o :to:,sIt

water hard ii storageheater _ _ _::::Y wat:rartd° // _ tank

J I I llI1 house //

water /# gap _

softener floo/ main "_

drain

FIG. 3

Typical Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER

Review the following points before you choose a place to put your softener.

1. Place as close as possible but always after, thepressure tank (well water) or water meter (citywater). See Fig. 3.

2. Place as close as possible to a water drain such asa floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe. SeeFig. 3.

3. Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORETHE WATER HEATER. See Fig. 3. Temperature ofwater going through the softener must not bemore than 120°F (49°C). Hot water will damageinner softener parts. To reduce the risk of hot waterbackup, piping between the softener and waterheater should be as long of a run as possible.

4. Keep outside faucets on hard water to save softwater and salt. See Fig. 3.

5. Do not install in a place where the softener couldfreeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the war-ranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.

6. Put the softener in a place where water damage isleast likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears orthe manufacturer will not repair or pay for waterdamage.

7. A grounded, 120V electrical outlet is needed within10 feet of the softener. See Fig. 3. This is to plug inthe transformer. The softener has a 10 foot powercable. Be sure the outlet and transformer are inan inside place, to protect from wet weather. Usea continuously "live" outlet, which cannot be acci-dentally switched off.

8. When installing in an outside location, you must takethe steps necessary to assure the softener, installa-tion plumbing, and wiring, are protected from theelements, contamination, vandalism, etc.

9. Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The sun'sheat can melt plastic parts.


Suggested Slab Foundation Installation

Plug the softener transformerinto an inside, 120 volt 60Hzelectrical outlet. If an outsideoutlet is used, be sure it hasapproved weather protection.

WATER SOFTENER(install in garage, car port,

or other sheltered area)

Run drain tubing to laundry tub orp-trap inside home, if possible.Otherwise, run to a dry well.

outside- hard

outside- hard

water in

For outside hardwater, trench under-ground as needed.

FIG. 4

DRAW IN YOUR PIPESAND FITTINGSDraw the plans for your "IN" and "OUT"piping here. Include all pipe, fittings andaccessories you will use.

Make a list of all materials you will needand buy them before you begin to installthe water softener.

120V - 60Hz

UElectricalOutlet

Left

Valve Outlet Side

Valve Inlet

Your House Main Water Pipe

Right

* In what direction does the water flow?

Be sure to plan "IN" and "OUT" piping so waterflow is to the softener valve inlet. Plan acrossover if flow is from left to right.

Raw

CROSS-OVER

Main Water Pipe

Outlet Inlet

Soft Water

To Water Softener

FIG. 5


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PIPE, FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDEDYou must first decide how to run "in" and "out" pipes tothe softener. Look at your house main water pipe at the OUTpoint you will connect the softener. Is the pipe solderedcopper, glued plastic, or threaded galvanized or brass?What is the pipe size? What kind of pipe and fittings is it Use teflon tape,easiest for you to work with, and what tools do you have? pipejoint compound.

or both.

Now look at the common plans for "in" and "out" pipingon soldered copper. See Fig. 6. Use it as a guide to planwhat materials you will need. Get all the materials youwill need before you start.

Use Fig. 5 to make a plan drawing for your specificinstallation. "In" and "out" fittings included with the soften-er are 1" NPT threaded adaptors. You should maintainthe same, or larger, pipe size as the water supply pipe,up to the softener inlet and outlet. Use copper, brass,galvanized or PVC plastic pipe and fittings for the "in"and "out" pipes. Be sure to check local codes.

Note: If converting from galvanized to copper pipeuse approved dielectric insulating connectors.

IN

1" NPT sweatadaptor (2)*

1" NPT

adaptor 2 of each

clip included

\

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BypassValve" Valve

A

Toconnect to 1-1/4", copper household ,

' plumbing '\\\\ Y

ALWAYS install the bypass valve (that is included withthe unit) or a three valve bypass. See Fig. 9 to13.Bypass valves let you turn off water to the softener ifneeded for repairs, but still have water in the housepipes.

Drain tubing (3/8" inside diameter), is needed for thevalve and salt tank drains. See Fig. 16. If a rigid valvedrain is needed to comply with plumbing codes, you canbuy the parts needed (see Fig. 16) to change the soften-er to a 1/2 inch minimum copper tubing drain.

1" NPT sweat OUTadaptor (2)*

Use teflon tape,

pipe joint compound_or both.

/

/f.,j,

/

/

_clip

1" NPTX adaptor

ValveInlet

\\

IN

2 of eachincluded

To connect to 1-1/4"copper household j,

_. plumbing /JFIG. 6

*NOTE:For plumbing connection, buy 2 sweat adaptors and plumbdirectly to the inlet - outlet adaptors. Threads on the inlet - outletadaptors are 1" NPT.

CAUTION:DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING SWEAT ADAP-TORS TO INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE.


BEFORE iNSTALLiNG CHECKS & TESTS

Your water supply needs to be checked for chemicalanalysis, water pressure and water flow rate. To accom-plish this, complete the following steps:

Check Water's Chemical Analysis: Sears sells a com-plete line of water treating equipment to correct variouswater problems. To be sure you have the proper typeand size equipment, You must have your water tested.Your Sears store can give you a water test results forhardness, iron and acidity, and tell you what equipmentyou need. Simply take at least a 4 oz. sample of yourwater to Sears, and they will test it while you wait. if youneed help to get your water tested, or if you have otherquestions about your water, ask at your Sears store.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figuretable on page 3.

Check Your Water Pressure: For your softener to workright, a water pressure of no lower than 20 pounds persquare inch (psi) is needed in the house water pipes.The highest pressure allowed in the water pipes is 125psi. if pressure is over 125 psi, buy and install a pres-sure reducing valve in the water inlet pipe to the soften-er.

NOTE: ff water pressure during the day is 100 psi ormore, pressure during the night may go over 125 psLAdding a pressure reducing valve may reduce theflow.

NOTE: Add these readings to the Facts and Figure

table on page 3.

If you have a well water system, look at the pressuregauge to find the water pressure. Call your local waterdepartment if you have city water. They will tell you whatthe water pressure is where you live.


Check your water flow rate: A water flow of at least 3gallons per minute is needed. A lower flow will keep yoursoftener from working as well as it should. Complete thefollowing steps to make an easy check of your flow rate.1. Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point

water enters the house.

2. With both faucets open, fill a gallon container at onefaucet while looking at a watch or clock to see howmany seconds it takes.

3. Empty the container and go to the second faucet (besure BOTH faucets are still on). Fill the gallon containerat the second faucet and see how many seconds ittakes.

4. Turn off both faucets. Now add the number of secondsit took to fill the container at both faucets.

5. A total of 90 seconds, or less, means the system flowrate is good.


NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts requireinstallation by a licensed plumber. For installation,use plumbing code 248CMR of the Commonwealthof Massachusetts.


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ASSEMBLE INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS,OR SINGLE BYPASS VALVE

Complete the following steps to assemble the adaptors orbypass valve.

1. Close the shutoff valve on the house main water pipe,near the water meter or pressure tank, to turn off thewater. See Fig. 7.

2. Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater.See Fig. 7.

3. Open the highest and lowest water faucets in yourhouse. This will let water drain from the pipes. Closefaucets after water has drained.

4. Remove the main cover. See Fig. 8.Pull outward on two (2) tabs to release.

The salt hole cover remains attached to the main coverwhen removed. Set both covers aside so they will not getscratched or broken.

Shutoff Shutoff . PressureValve Valve ,z/ Tank

Pump

ElectricalPanel

FiG. 7

Salt Hole Cover

INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND / OR THEINLET OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

NOTE: If you will not instafl the bypass valve becauseyou will have a three (3) valve bypass, skip steps 6 &7, but do steps 5 and 8.5. Visually check and remove any foreign materials from

the valve inlet and outlet ports. See Fig. 9. Carefullyremove the two large plastic clips (you will use them).Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support arefirmly in place. See Fig. 10. FIG. 8

BYPASS VALVE:

6. Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring sealsand slide onto the bypass valve.

7. Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as itwill go. Snap the two large holding clips into place,from the top down as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place sothe bypass valve will not puff out. See Fig. 11.

INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, AND/ORiNLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS

Clip (2)

Valve Outlet

INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS:

8. Put a light coating of silicone grease on the o-ring sealsand slide into the threaded adaptors. Push the adaptorsinto the valve inlet and outlet ports, or bypass valveports, as far as they will go. Both adaptors are the sameand fit either port. Snap the two large holding clipsinto place, as shown. See Fig. 11.

CAUTION: Be sure the clips snap firmly into place sothe tubes wifl not pull out. See Fig. 11.

Valve Inlet_ _.

Included withSoftener

Included withSoftener


11

iNSTALLiNG HOLDING CLIPS

Before installing the bypass valve, orcopper tube, be sure the turbine andsupport are firmly in place in thevalve outlet port.

TurbineSupport Sensor Port

Turbine

Bypass Valve orInstallation Adaptor

X\,

Black Clip Cross Section of Valve

Inlet or Outlet

O-RingClip Snaps into Place

Between Larger Diameter Rings FIG, 11

BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD

FiG. 10 Turn bypass valve upsidedown to connect to floorlevel plumbing.

OUT

INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES

Complete the following steps to install the three (3)valve bypass:• Cut the house main water pipe where you will con-

nect the softener.• Loosely put together pipe, fittings, and the three

(3) valves.• Place valve(s) within easy reach.

When all pipe, fittings and valves make a good fittogether, tighten all threaded joints (use pipe dopeon outside threads), or solder all sweat joints,

3 VALVE BYPASS

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Softener Inlet


12

POSITION SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Complete the following steps to position the softener.1. Grip under the ridge on the salt tank sidewall.2. Carefully rock back and forth into position.3. Move the softener into position.4. Place on a level and smooth surface. If needed, put a

piece of 3/4" plywood, at least 17" x 20", under thetank. Then put spacers under the plywood to level thesoftener. See Fig. 14.

NOTE: Do not put shims or spacers directly underthe tank, without the plywood. The weight of the sof-tener, when full of salt and water, may cause the tankto puncture or break at the shim or spacer.

CONNECT THE SOFTENER

Refer to your plan drawing. See Fig. 5.Measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all pipe and fit-tings together up to the main water pipe, or to thebypass valve(s) you installed in the previous step.

CAUTION: Never solder fittings while connected tononmetallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe hascooled before connection. See Fig. 15.

CAUTION: Be careful when putting pipe fittingstogether. Do not cross thread, and do not overtight=en.

4. Solder

MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE

Grip under ridgeto move softener.

Plywo_ Shims

FIG. 14

TYPICAL SOLDERING

CONNECTIONS

Main Water Pipe

NOTE: To be certain heat will

not travel down the pipe andinto the bypass valve (orinstallation adaptors), wrapthe bottom of the pipe and thebypass valve in a wet rag.

I

i

Hard Water

1. Cut pipe tocorrect length.

2. Solder (WHENCOOL, do Step 3).

3. Put threaded adaptorinto bypass valveport.

FIG. 15


13

CONNECTTHEVALVEDRAINHOSETakea lengthof 3/8"insidediameterdraintubingandattachoneendto thedrainfitting.SeeFig.16.Useatubeclampto holdit inplace.Puttheotherendofthetubingoverafloordrain,intoa laundrytub,standpipe,orothersuitabledrain.Checkyour localcodes.Leaveanair gapofabout1=1/2"betweentheendofthehoseandthedrain.Thisgapisneededsoyoudon'tgeta backflowof sewerwaterintothesoftener.Donotputtheendof thehoseinto thedrainorcon-nectwithouttheairgap.Placeandsupportthehosesoit doesnotkinkorhavesharpbends.Securethehoseendsowaterpressuredoesnotcausethehoseto "whip".Tieorwireit inplace.Donotpinchthehoseshut.Thesoftenerwillnot workif this drainhoseis pinched,plugged,closedor restrictedin anyway.Directdrainflowdownintodrainfromdrainlineasflowcouldpossiblyovershootthedraincover.

Keepthehoselowerthanthedrainfitting.Insomehomes,togetto adrainyoumustraisethehoseandrunit overhead.Ifyouneedanoverheaddrain,do notraisethe hosemorethan8' abovethefloor.Acopperdraintubeisbestto use.

COPPER DRAIN TUBE: The local plumbing codesmay require the use a copper valve drain tube. A cop-

per tube is also best to use for an overhead drain. Usea copper drain tube if the softener is installed outside,or in the sunlight. Heat from the sun can soften, flattenand close up some kinds of tubes.

To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy acompression fitting (1/4" female pipe threads x 1/2"O.D. tube) and tubing from your local hardware store.

CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TUBING

1. Locate the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and tubeclamp (see Fig. 16) that are in the parts bag.

2. Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank wallso half is inside and half is outside.

3. Push the bigger end of the tube adaptor into thegrommet.

4. Push one end of a length of 3/8" I.D. tubing ontothe tube adaptor, using the tube clamp to hold it inplace.

5. Put the other end of the tubing over the floor drain.

IMPORTANT." Overflow water must run downward

through the tubing. Do not raise the tubing higherthan the grommet and tube adaptor. See Fig. 16.

IMPORTANT." Do not connect to the valve drainhose you installed in step 1. Both drains musthave a separate hose or tube.

NOTE: Overflow drain tubing is available fromSears. See parts list in back of manual.

DrainFitting

Tube ,_Clamp

Grommet.._ I" TubeAdaptor

-_ #

NOTE: Overflow _drain tubing is avail-able from Sears,Item No. 42-3433(20 ft).

Overflow Drain Tubing "I'_

\\\\

\\

• 1/4 NPT ThreadsCIIp_ / Comp Fitting. t/4 NPT x I/2 in.

\ ! Barbs O.D. Tube (Not furnished)

L

Cut Barbs from _'

Drain Fitting (Pull t/2" Outside Diameterclip and remove Copper Tube (Not furnished)

fitting from valve.)

kX To drain\_,, point other ..... STANDPIPE

than floor\-,\\

_" drain• '_Valve Drain _"_ Support _--THose

tubing in II ! -I/2''place as I _J Air Gap

Tie or Wire 1-t/2" needed• JTubing in Air GapPlace

FLOOR DRAIN

['=- ==_ 1-1/2" Air Gap

LAUNDRY TUB

FiG. 16


14

LEAK TEST

To check for leaks, complete the following steps:

CAUTION: To avoid water or air pressure dam-

age to softener inner parts, and to flush pipe

chips or other residue from the water pipes, be

sure to do the following steps exactly asinstructed.

1. Fully open two cold, soft water faucets near thesoftener.

2. Look at the pictures in Fig. 18 and 19 to deter-mine your kind of bypass valve(s). Place bypassvalve(s) in "bypass" position. On a single valve,slide the stem inward to bypass. On a three (3)valve system, close the inlet and outlet valves andopen the bypass valve.

3. Fully open the house main water pipe shutoffvalve. Observe steady water flow from both openfaucets.

4. Place bypass valve(s) in SERVICE EXACTLY asfollows: Keep soft water faucets open.a. Single Bypass Valve: Slowly, slide pull thevalve stem outward toward service, pausing sev=oral times to allow the softener to pressurize slow-ly.b. Three Valve Bypass: Fully close the bypassvalve and open the outlet valve. Slowly, open theinlet valve, pausing several times to allow the sof-tener to pressurize slowly.

5. After about three minutes, open a hot waterfaucet for about one minute, or until all air isexpelled, then close.

6. Close both cold water faucets.

7. Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix rightaway if any are found. Be sure to observe previ-ous caution notes.

NOTE: If this procedure is performed on a newsoftener, water coming from the taps may initial-ly be discolored. This normally occurs the firsttime water runs through the resin bed. The dis-colored water is not harmful, and the discol-oration will not last more than a few minutes.

HOUSE MAIN WATERSHUTOFF VALVES

Shu_

Water

Sh t ff Vale --_:_= Pressure TankMeter

Well Pump

FIG. 17

SINGLE BYPASS

Pull Stem OutwardFor Service

Push InwardFor Bypass

Note: Stem may be installedin either direction. The endwith writing should be pulledout for service position.

FIG. 18

VALVE BYPASS

FOR SERVICE

Close bypass valve.Open inlet & outlet

valves.

FOR BYPASSOpen bypass valve.Close inlet & outlet

valves.

OutletValve

Valve

InletValve

FIG. 19


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INSTALLGROUNDINGCLAMPBETWEENTHE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES

The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is oftenused to ground all electrical outlets in the home.Outlets are grounded to protect you from shock whenyou touch any electric appliance plugged into the out-let. If you installed the single bypass valve, the coldwater pipe ground is broken. See Fig. 20 and 21.

IMPORTANT." Be sure the cold water pipe hasdirect metal to metal contact all the way to theground. Plastic, rubber or other electrically insulat-ing parts such as hoses, fittings, washers or gas-kets can break the direct metal to metal contact.Also check the water meter (city water) or the wellpump. Install #4 copper jumper wires, clampedtightly on both ends, across insulated parts. SeeFig. 21.

COLD WATER PiPE GROUNDING

Ground

Clamp (2%

Screw with lock jwasher and nut

TOValve Inlet

FROMValve Outlet

FIG. 20

To restore the ground, take the ground clamp kit that isin the parts bag. Install across the inlet and outlet cop-per tubes. See Fig. 20. Be sure good contact is madebetween the pipe and the clamps.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FORYOUR SOFTENER

The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric power.The included transformer changes standard 120 voltAC house power to 24 volts. You must plug the trans-former into a grounded, 120 volt outlet only. Be surethe outlet is always "live" so someone cannot turn it offby mistake. See Fig. 22.

Note: The included transformer is made for inside use

only. Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the trans-former into is inside, to protect from weather.

PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER

Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.

WATER METER JUMPER WiRE

Water Meter

#4 Groundwire

FiG. 21

CONNECTING TRANSFORMER

Transformer

Power Cable

120V-60Hz ,_Electrical

Outlet

|

_.._-.--- From Face Plate-Timer

FiG. 22


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iNSTALLCOVERSAfterinstallingyourwatersoftener,replacethecovers.Anglethecoverssothemaincoverclipsontothebackfirst,thenbringdowninfrontandcliponthetwo(2)tabsinsidetherimofthesaltholeandlowerthesaltcoverclosed.SeeFig.23.RESTART THE WATER HEATER

Turn on the gas (or electric) supply to the water heaterand light the pilot.

YOUR PLUMBING INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICALWORK ARE NOW COMPLETE.

Cover(Main)

Salt Hole

Cover

FiG. 23

Display REGENERATION Button

UP Button

SELECT Buttons

PROGRAM THE TIMER

1. When the transformer is plugged in, the model code H46or H47, and a test number (example: G1.1) show in theface plate display for 4 seconds. Then, 12:00 AM andPRESENT TIME begin to flash.NOTE: If '" - - -" shows in the display, press the UP orDOWN button until H46, for Model 38426, or H47 forModel 39426, shows in the display. Then, press theSELECT button to set, and change to the flashingPRESENT TIME display.

2. To check the model code, unplug the transformer at thewall outlet and plug in again. If other than this codeshows, refer to the Troubleshooting Section.SOUND "BEEPER": A "beeper" sounds while pressingbuttons for timer setup. One beep signals a change in theface plate display. Repeated beeps mean the timer will notaccept a change from the button you have pressed, tellingyou to use another button. For example, while setting thehardness the beeper sounds repeatedly when the displayreaches 1 using the DOWN button, or the highest hard-ness setting using the UP button.time rapidly.

DOWN Button FIG. 24

Model: 1146Version: GI.I

Thank You

1:oi-Choosing Kenmore...1:ot-Quality Water

Model: 1147Vcrskm: GI.I

Thank You

For Choosing Kenmore...For Quality Water

Model 38426

Present Time:

PM

/_ V CIIANGE

Model 39426

Present Time:

_PM

SELECT

AV CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 25


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SET PRESENT TiME OF DAY

If the words PRESENT TIME do not show in the display,press the SELECT button until they do show in the display.Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the present time.Press UP to move the display ahead; press DOWN to movethe time backward. If the present time is between noon andmidnight, be sure PM shows. If the present time is betweenmidnight and noon, be sure AM shows. Each press of the UPor DOWN buttons changes the time by one (1) minute.Holding the buttons in changes the time rapidly.

Present Time:

_Av

A V CHANGE SELECT

Present Time:

_PM

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 26

SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER

To set the water hardness number, complete the followingsteps:1. Press the SELECT button once to display 25 (flashing)

and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness ofyour water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sureto enter water test results on the Facts & Figure Chart onpage 3.

2. If your water supply contains iron, compensate for it byadding to the water hardness number. For example,assume your water is 20 gpg hard and contains 2 ppmiron. Add 5 to the hardness number for each I ppm of iron.In this example, you would use 30 for your hardness num-ber.

2ppmironx5= 1020 gpg hardness+1030 HARDNESS NUMBER

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 27

, Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set your water hard-ness number in the display. The DOWN button moves thedisplay to 1. The UP button moves the display to the high-est setting (see maximum setting for your model in thespecifications).NOTE: Each press of the UP or DOWN button changesthe display by 1 between I and 25. Between 25 and thehighest number, the display changes 5 at a time (25,30, 35, etc.) Holding the UP or DOWN button inchanges the display twice each second.

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SET REGENERATION TiME

To complete setting the regeneration time, complete the follow-ing steps:1. Press the SELECT button to display 2:00 AM (flashing) and

RECHARGE TIME.

2. At the 2:00 AM recharge time setting, the softener beginsregeneration (see pages 29 - 31) at 2:00 AM. This is a goodtime in most households because water is not being used. Ifa different recharge time setting would be better for yourhousehold, complete the following step.

Recharge Time:

/_ V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 28

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to set the desired rechargestarting hour. Be sure to observe the AM-PM as you did whensetting the present time of day.Note: Each press of the UP or DOWN buttons changesthe display one hour. Holding the buttons in changes thedisplay twice each second.

4. Press the SELECT button once again, to complete initialprogramming, and the current time of day shows in the dis-play.

_ 5:39 pM

Recharge Tonight

_ _ MTre

Water Flow

FiG. 29

Normal Operating Screen has several useful items thatcan be viewed at a glance. The black bars on the left col-

umn display the amount of salt in the storage tank. Thepresent time is shown in the upper right hand corner.Options are shown in the top center of the display. If theunit is going to recharge tonight or is in a recharge, this isshown. By pressing the Up arrow displays the "More"screen.

"More" Screen shows the water used today, average dailyuse, average pounds of salt used per recharge andrecharge count. If the recharge count is reset to zero, the

average pounds of salt per recharge is reset also.

PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softenergoes off, the time display is blank but the face plate timerkeeps the correct time for about 72 hours. When electrical

power comes on again, you have to reset the presenttime only if the Set Present Time display is showing. TheHARDNESS and RECHARGE TIME never require reset-ting unless a change is desired. Even if the timer is incor-rect after a long power outage, the softener works as it

should to keep your water soft. However, regenerationsmay occur at the wrong time of day until you reset thetimer to the correct time of day.


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SANITIZETHE WATER SOFTENER

Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener cleanand sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will notinfect or contaminate your water supply, or cause bacteria toform or grow. However, during shipping, storage, installingand operating, bacteria could get into the softener.

SANITIZE YOUR WATER SOFTENER AS FOLLOWS:

1. Be certain the bypass valve is pulled out to"service" position.

2. Lift the salt hole cover and use a pail add up to 3 gallonsof water to the salt storage tank.

3. Remove the brine well cover (Fig. 30) and pour about 3/4ounce, or 1 to 2 tablespoons, of common 5.25% 1, unscent-ed, household bleach (Clorox, Linco, BoPeep, White Sail,Eagle, etc.) in the softener brinewell. Replace the brinewellcover.

4. Press the REGENERATION button and hold for 3 seconds

to start a recharge. This first recharge does several things.• It draws the bleach into and through the softener to sani-

tize it.• It fills the salt tank to the water level needed.

• It gets all the air out of the resin tank.• It prepares the resin bed (see page 26) for service and

flushes residual chlorine from the softener.

NOTE: This recharge takes about 2=1/2 to 2=3/4 hours,depending on the salt type setting.

WaterAbout 3 gallons

\

Brinewell Cover(Remove andadd about3/4 oz. bleach)

Brinewell

FiG. 30

NOTE: During a recharge the water softener bypassesraw water to the home. You will not get salty water oraffect the regeneration cycle if water is used at this time.

You can sanitize the softener with or without salt in thestorage tank.

1Recommended by the Water Quality Association. On somewater supplies, the water softener may need periodic disin-fecting.

Your new Sears softener is now softening the water for yourhousehold needs. However, your WATER HEATER is filledwith hard water. To have fully soft water right away, you candrain the water heater so it refills with soft water. If you don'tdrain the water heater, it will take a few days before you havefully soft water.

To drain the water heater, open a hot water faucet and let itrun until the water runs cold. Then close the faucet.

NOTE: If this procedure is performed on a new softener,water coming from the taps may initially be discolored.This normally occurs the first time water runs throughthe resin bed. The discolored water is not harmful, andthe discoloration will not last more than a few minutes.

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ADDING SALT TO THE STORAGE TANK

Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each andevery regeneration. The water for making brine ismetered into the salt storage tank by the softener. Youmust keep salt in the tank, but because the water soften-er is very efficient, it is not necessary to keep it full.Especially in humid areas, it is best to fill the storagetank one quarter to one half full, and to add salt moreoften. Salt bridging occurs more often when conditionsare humid.

Use NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT

use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that willstop the softener from working.To maintain optimum per-formance of your water softener, the salt tank should becleaned out every 2 to 3 years.

Before adding salt, be sure the brinewell cover is in placeon the top of the brinewell. It is recommended to set thesalt monitor system, although it is not required for properoperation.

NOTE: The salt monitor system is calibrated to thedensity of nugget or pellet water softener salt. Themonitor will not work as accurately with other typesof salt including rock and solar.

If you choose Potassium Chloride (KCI) as a regenerant,following these suggestions will help give you years ofmaintenance free service.

1. Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time(the salt storage tank should contain no more than60 pounds of KCI at any one time).

2. A softener using KCI should not be placed in areaswith temperature fluctuations and high humidity (KCIwill harden in these environments and may make thesoftener inoperable).

3. Check the brine tank and brine well (black tube in saltstorage tank) monthly. If hardening is present, poursmall amounts of warm water on hardened areas until

they loosen.

Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should con-sider the added sodium as part of their overall sodiumintake. For example, if your water supply is 15 grainshard, and you drank 3 quarts of softened water you wouldconsume 335 milligrams of sodium. That is equivalent toeating 2-1/2 slices of white bread.

SaltStorage_'_

Tank

Cover

Brinewell

FIG. 31

WATER SOFTENING SALT WITH IRONREMOVING ADDITIVES

Some salts have an additive to help the softener handleiron in the water supply. These salts may be used ifyour water supply has a high iron content. It is recom-mended to use Sears Resin Bed Cleaner (refer to theParts List in back of manual for part number) for period-ic treatments to keep your resin bed clean. This is avail-able at your local Sears store.

Persons who are concerned about their drinking watershould consider a Kenmore Drinking Water System thatwill remove or reduce in excess of 90% of the sodiumand other drinking water contaminants.


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CHECKLiST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TOiNSTALL

Review the following list to ensure you have completed allthe installation procedures,

1. Check the incoming water, Has incoming waterbeen tested?

2. Remove cardboard packaging from salt tank,

3. Is the incoming water going to the valve inlet?

4. Is the bypass valve placed into the serviceposition?

5. Is the ground clamp installed?

6. Are the drain lines clamped and secured?

7. Is the unit plugged into a continuously live outlet?

8. Has salt been added to the salt tank?

9. Has the unit been sanitized? See page 20.

\Valve Inlet

FOR SERVICEClose bypass valve.Open inlet & outlet

valves.

Water Supply

Bypass Valve(s)

SingleBypass Valve

Note: Stem may be installed ineither direction. The end with writ-ing should be pulled out for serviceposition.

OutletValve

BypassValve

InletValve

3-Valve

FIG. 32

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EXTRARECHARGESometimes,a manuallystartedregeneration(recharge)maybedesired,orneeded.Twoexamples are:• You have used more water than usual (guests visiting)

and you may run out of soft water before the next timerstarted regeneration.

• You did not refill the softener with salt before it wasgone. Add salt to the softener before regenerating.

You can start a regeneration right away, or you can setthe timer to regenerate at the next 2:00 AM (or other pre-set recharge time).

RECHARGE NOWPress the REGENERATION button and hold until*RECHARGE screen shows in the display and the greenrecharge LED is flashing. This screen shows the regen-eration time and cycle time remaining. After regeneration,you will have soft water again.

* NOTE: ff the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a cleaningbackwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes inthe display, along with the minutes of the cleancycle remaining) precedes the recharge.

RECIIARGETime Left

Cycle:Backwash

Time Left 4:35

14l:07

More

FIG. 33

RECHARGE TONIGHT

Press and release (do not hold) the REGENERATIONbutton. RECHARGE TONIGHT flashes in the display, thegreen recharge LED is on and the softener begins regen-eration at the next preset recharge time. Press andrelease the REGENERATION button once more if youdecide to cancel the regeneration, RECHARGETONIGHT will no longer be displayed on the screen andthe green recharge LED will turn off.

5:39 I'M

Recharge Tonight

._ MoreWater Flow

FIG. 34

MENU SELECTIONS:

The timer has menu driven programming. To get to themain menu from the normal operating screen view, pressthe SELECT button. Once in a menu, pressing the UP orDOWN buttons will move the black bar over the menu

choices, and pressing the SELECT key will enter theindividual menus which are described below. By placingthe black bar over the word "Back" and pressingSELECT, will move back one screen. By placing theblack bar over the word "Exit" will return the screen to

the normal operating screen.

SETTINGS:

In this menu, changes can be made to Language,Present Time, Hardness and Recharge Time.

Language for all screens can be in English, Spanish orFrench. Move the black bar to Language, and pressSELECT. Move black bar over your choice and pressSELECT. Screen returns to Settings Menu.

MAIN MENUSettings

OptionsUnitsService Mode

|A V CIIANGE SELECT

SETTINGSLanguagePresent Timetlardness

Recharge TimeBackExit

A V CtlANGE SELECT

FIG. 35

FIG. 36


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forallscreenscanbeinEnglish,SpanishorFrench.Movetheblackbarto Language,andpressSELECT.MoveblackbaroveryourchoiceandpressSELECT.Screenreturnsto SettingsMenu.NOTE: If Language has been mistakenly changed,press SELECT button until you see English, Espa_oland Francais in the display. The maximum number ofpresses is six and it could be fewer depending onwhich screen was displayed. Use the UP or DOWNarrows to place the black bar over language desired.Press SELECT twice to return to normal operatingscreen.

Present Time changes the current time of the faceplate.Be sure to have correct AM or PM time, or softener willrecharge at the wrong time of day. One press of the UPor DOWN button changes the time by one minute inter-vals. Press and hold either the UP or DOWN arrow, toscroll through the time at a faster rate.

Hardness changes the hardness setting. Default is 25.Pressing the UP or DOWN button changes the number byone. Once correct number is shown, press SELECT tochange to new setting.

Recharge Time is the when the softener is scheduled tostart a recharge. Default is 2:00 AM. Using the UP orDOWN arrows changes the time by one hour increments.When the desired time is shown, press SELECT tochange and return to Settings menu.

Language

EnglishEspafiolFrangais

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 37

A V CIIANGE SELECT

1lardness:

_Grains

FiG. 38

A V CIIANGE SELECT

Recharge Time:

_AM

FIG. 39

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 40

OPTIONS:

Choices are Salt Options, QuickCharge, Rinse Optionand Recharge Count.

Salt Options has several selections:

When salt is added to tank, Salt Level must be changedto the new salt level in the tank. Use the UP or DOWN

arrows to set. Observe the bars and the correspondingnumber value in the display. This number must match thenumber on the brine tube in the brine tank that the salt

level is closest to. When the correct number is displayed,press the SELECT key. Screen will return to Salt Optionsscreen. The salt monitor is an estimate of your salt level;accuracy depends on type of salt used and regenerationcharacteristics.

NOTE: The display automatically defaults to thisscreen and the tank light turns on when the saltcover is opened on the softener and returns to nor=mal operating screen when salt cover is closed.

OPTIONS

Salt Options

QuickChargc

Rinse Option

Recharge Count

Back

Exit

A V CHANGE SELECT

_ Salt Level: m

A V CIIANGE SELECT

FIG. 41

FIG. 42


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Salt Alert Level is the level at which you want your softenerto signal that the salt level is low. When salt level drops tothis point, the low salt LED will flash on the faceplate. Movethe small cursor up or down by pressing the UP or DOWNarrows and observe the number in the display. When thecorrect number is displayed, press the SELECT key. Screenwill return to Salt Options screen.

NOTE: This warning will indicate the softener's inabilityto reduce barium and radium 226/228 efficiently.Changing the Salt Alert Level to less than 2 will void theproper function of this indicator.

Salt Type allows you to chose between sodium chloride(NaCI), which is regular softener salt, or potassium chloride(KCI), which is an alternative to sodium chloride. KCI shouldbe used in accordance to the following steps to help giveyou years of maintenance free service.1. Place only one bag of KCI in your softener at a time (the

salt storage tank should contain no more than 60 poundsof KCI at any one time).

2. A softener using KCI should not be placed in areas withhigh temperature changes or high humidity (KCI will hard-en in these environments and may make the softenerinoperable).

3. Check the brine tank and brinewell (black tube in salt stor-age tank) monthly. If hardening is present, pour smallamounts of warm water on hardened areas until theyloosen.

4. Be sure to set the correct salt type depending on whichsalt type is used (NaCI or KCI). Use the UP or DOWNarrows to toggle between NaCI or KCI and press SELECTto enter information and return to Salt Options screen.

NOTE: If KCI is selected the normal operating screenwill display KCI in the lower right hand corner of the dis=play.

Salt Alert

Level: m/_ V CIIANGE

SELECT

Salt Type:NaCI

ElPotassium ChlorideSee Owner's Manual

A V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 43

FIG. 44

Salt Efficienc_ has three options.H_i h Performance, Salt Efficient and Max. Salt Efficient.Using Sodium Chloride (NaCI) with these options, HighPerformance allows the softener to operate at a normal effi-ciency rate. This is good for households with high waterusage. At the Salt Efficient setting, the softener operates at aminimum of 4,000 grains per pound of salt and set at Max.Salt Efficient, the softener operates at a minimum of 4,250grains per pound of salt. Use the UP or DOWN arrows tomove the black bar over your choice. Press SELECT, and awarning screen will appear. Changing this setting will affectperformance. Choose either Cancel or Accept. Display willreturn to Salt Options menu, press SELECT once more toreturn to normal operating screen. An "E" will be displayedon the screen if either Salt Efficient or Max. Salt Efficient isselected.

NOTE: The state of California requires a setting of SaltEfficient or Max. Salt Efficient.

[_ Im 5:39 PM

[m[m_ Water Flow

FIG. 45


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TheQuickCharcLe.optionisan integralpartoftheIntelliSoftwaterandsaltsavingsystem.Whenthisoptionisselected,thesoftenerwillautomaticallyrechargeif95%ofcapacityhasbeenunexpectedlyusedandthereis lessthan1/2gpmflow.Therechargewilllast30minutesandgivethesoftenerapproximately5,000grainscapacity.Thesoftenerwillalsorunthrougha normalrechargecyclethatnight.MovetheblackbaroverOnorOffandpressSELECT.DisplaywillreturntoSaltOptionsmenu,pressSELECToncemoreto returnto normaloperatingscreen.A"Q"willbedisplayedonthenormaloperatingscreenifthisoptionischosen.TheQuickChargeoptionisONwhenthesoftenerleavesthefactory.

_'1 5:39PM._ More

Water Flow

FiG. 46

Rinse Option has three choices.WaterSaver reduces by 20% the amount of water usedduring regeneration. This option should only be used iffeed water is from a municipal supply, 8 grains of hard-ness maximum, and no iron present. At Normal settingthe softener operates at normal water usage for regen-erations, and Clean Feature adds an extra backwashand fast rinse in the regeneration cycle. Clean featuremay be used when feed water has higher sediment oriron content. Default setting is "Clean". Move the blackbar over choice and press SELECT. Display will returnto Salt Options menu, press SELECT once more toreturn to normal operating screen. A "W" or "C" will bedisplayed on the normal operating screen if WaterSaveror Clean Feature option is chosen.

_ 5:39 PM._ More

Water Flow

FIG. 47

Recharcle Count keeps track of the number ofrecharges, either from initial set up, or since last reset.Use the UP or DOWN arrows to move the black barover Yes or No and press SELECT. On the "More"screen, Avg. Salt/Rchg is reset to 0 also, if yes isselected. Display will return to Salt Options menu,press SELECT once more to return to normal operatingscreen.

UNITS:

Choices are 12/24 Hour Clock, Gallons/Liters,Grains/PPM and Pounds/Kilograms.

12/24 Hour Clock option allows you to choose how thetime is displayed on the normal operating screen. Movethe black bar over 24 Hour or 12 Hour and pressSELECT. Display will return to Units menu, pressSELECT once more to return to normal operatingscreen. If 12 Hour clock is chosen, an AM or PM will bedisplayed, be sure that time is correctly set for AM orPM.

UNITS12 / 24 ltour ClockGallons / Liters

Grains / PPM

Pounds / KilogramsBackExitA V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 48

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Gallons/Liters option allows you to choose how thewater usage is displayed on the normal operatingscreen. Move the black bar over Gallons or Liters and

press SELECT. Display will return to Units menu, pressSELECT once more to return to normal operatingscreen. Display will show either "lpm" for liters perminute or "gpm" for gallons per minute.

Grains/PPM option allows you to choose either grainsor parts per million. Move the black bar over Grains orPPM and press SELECT. Display will return to Unitsmenu, press SELECT once more to return to normaloperating screen. All settings will be measured in grainsor parts per million.

Pounds/Kilo rclrams option allows you to choose eitherpounds or kilograms of salt used. Move the black barover Pounds or Kilograms and press SELECT. Displaywill return to Units menu, press SELECT once more toreturn to normal operating screen.

SERVICE MODE:

Choices are Time Options, Diagnostics, Set Model andFactory Defaults.

Time Options has several selections. Clean Time,Backwash Time, Fast Rinse Time and MaxDays/Recharges can be modified to different time set-tings. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to change the num-ber of minutes desired for each cycle and press theSELECT key. Screen returns to Time Options menu.Press SELECT once more to return to normal operatingscreen.

SERVICE MODETime OptionsDiagnosicsSet Model

Factory DefaultsBackExit/_ V CHANGE SELECT

FIG. 49

Diagnostics is a view only screen that displays informa-tion about the softener. What position the valve is in, ifthe motor is on or off, is the position switch open orclosed, is some of the information on this screen.

Set Model screen changes the model code from eitherH46 or H47 to HF45. H46 or H47 are the requiredcodes for your softener to function properly.

Factory Defaults resets all settings. You must repro-gram the timer to any customized settings if this optionis used.


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KENMORE'SULTRACLEANSINGFEATURETheultracleansingfeaturekeepslargerparticlesofsedi-mentfromenteringthehome'splumbingsystem.Aswaterpassesthroughthesoftener,the largersedimentparticlesarecollectedin theintegratedbasketandthenrinsedtothedrainbeforeeachregeneration.Theultracleansingfeatureprovidesaddedprotectionforwaterusingappliancesbyreducingthechanceof largerparti-clesenteringthevariousproductsvalvesandscreens.Anextrabackwashwillbepreprogrammedintotheelectron-icsbythefactory.Thisextrabackwashwillhelpkeeptheultracleansingfeaturescreenclean.

important: The ultra cleansing feature is not intendedto replace pretreatment filtration. For problem waterapplications, additional sediment filtration is recom-mended.

Sears offers a full line of dedicated sediment filtrationproducts,

L i

Ultra Cleansing Screen

\\\\

Top Distributor

FIG. 50

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SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION

SERVICE

When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called"Service". During service, hard water comes from thehouse main water pipe into the softener. Inside the sof-tener resin tank is a bed made up of thousands of tiny,plastic resin beads. As hard water passes through thebed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness miner-als. This is called ion exchanging. Water without thehardness minerals (soft water) flows out of the softenerand into the house soft water pipes. After a period oftime, the resin beads hold all of the hardness mineralsthey can, and cleaning with salt brine is needed. Thiscleaning is called regeneration or recharge.Regeneration is started at 2:00 a.m. by the electronictimer. It takes place in 5 stages or cycles.

These are: 1. Fill

2. Brining3. Brine Rinse4. Backwash5. Fast Rinse

NOTE: If the Clean Feature is set to "On" additionalbackwash and fast rinse cycles occur before the fillcycle.

REGENERATIONThe five steps listed above are described in detail overthe next several pages.

FILL: Salt, dissolved in water, is called brine. Brine isneeded to clean the hardness minerals from the resinbeads. To make the brine, water flows into the salt stor-age area during the fill stage. Fill cycle length dependson how much soft water making capacity you haveused since the last regeneration. As you use morewater, fill time increases so more brine is made. Thegreater amount of brine cleans more hardness mineralsfrom the resin bed.

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENER IN SERVICE

Salt Storage Tank\(Salt not shown)

Brine Valve X

Soft Water

OU_ '_IN

Hard Water

"_ Resin Tank

Resin Bed

FIG. 51

WATER FLOW THROUGHTHE SOFTENER IN FiLL

Soft Water Hard Water

Salt Storage Tank

Brine Valve_

\Fill Water

FIG. 52


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BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from thesalt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resintank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resinbeads and they are discharged out the drain. Howmuch brine is needed to clean the resin depends on:

• The amount of water used between regenerations.• The amount of resin in the softener,• How fast the brine goes through the bed.

WATER FLOW THROUGHTHE SOFTENER IN

BRINING AND BRINE RINSEHard Water Hard Water

Bypass OUT IN

tNozzle & Venturi

The nozzle and venturi makes suction to take brinefrom the salt tank and put it into the resin tank. Theykeep the brine flow down to a very slow rate to get thebest resin cleaning with the least salt.

BRINE RINSE: After all of the brine is moved into theresin tank, the brine valve closes. Water keeps flowingthe same way it did during brining except the brine flowhas stopped. Hardness minerals and brine flush fromthe resin tank to the drain. Brining and brine rinsetogether vary in the length of time they take, relative tothe fill cycle length.

Brine Valve...._.

BrineFIG. 53

BACKWASH: During backwash, water flows UPthrough the resin tank at a fast rate to flush iron miner-als, dirt and sediments from the bed and to the drain.The bed lifts and expands for good cleaning.

WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

SOFTENER IN BACKWASH

Hard Water Hard Water

Bypass OUT IN

t

Drain

_'Resin Bed Lifted

and Expanded

FIG. 54


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FASTRINSE:Backwashis followedbyafastflowofwaterdownthroughtheresintank.Thefastflowpackstheresinbedandgetsit readyforreturntoservice.

Afterfastrinse,thesoftenerreturnstoservice.Hardwatergoesintotheresintankwheretheresinbedagaintakesoutthehardnessminerals.Softwatergoestothehousesoftwaterpipes.


AUTOMATIC BYPASS

During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles ofregeneration, HARD water goes through the softenervalve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened,hard water is there for your needs. However, you shouldnot use hot water, if possible, because the water heaterwill refill with hard water. The softener, as factory pro-grammed, regenerates from 2:00 AM to about 4:20 AM,a time when not much water is used.

If you start your day prior to 4 AM, you may need tochange the recharge starting time. Set the rechargetime to 12:00 AM or 1:00 AM. Then regeneration willstart and end that much earlier and your water heaterwill not refill with hard water if a hot faucet is opened.

ELECTRONICS

Two main parts of the softener's electronics are:a WATER METER, and a COMPUTER.

• WATER METER The water meter is in the softenervalve outlet. As water flows through the meter, it sendselectric pulses to the computer. The computerchanges the pulses to a measure in gallons of water.

• COMPUTER The computer is part of the faceplatetimer circuit board. It is programmed to know the soft-ener's capacity (how many grains of hardness miner-als it will take out of the water before a regeneration isneeded). When starting the softener, you set it for thegrains per gallon (gpg) hardness of the water.

To find a regeneration pattern best for your needs, thecomputer uses:

(1) water usage from the meter

(2) hardness setting

(3) softener capacity

(4) time since the last regeneration.

The computer always adjusts this pattern to your waterusing habits. It works toward providing you with softwater for the longest time and at the most efficient saltusage.

WATER FLOW THROUGH

THE SOFTENERIN FAST RINSE

Soft Water Hard WaterOUT IN

Drain

FiG. 55

Softening capacity is used as hard water goes throughthe softener and hardness minerals are removed. When

the computer determines that only enough capacityremains to provide soft water up to the next regenera-tion starting time (2:00 AM, or as otherwise set) it willschedule a regeneration. When the regenerationbegins, *RECHARGE or RECHARGE TIME REMAIN-ING flashes during the regeneration.

* Note: If the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a cleaningbackwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes inthe display, along with the minutes of the cleancycle remaining), precedes the recharge.


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SALT BRIDGE

Sometimes, a hard crust or salt bridge forms in the saltstorage tank. It is usually caused by high humidity or thewrong kind of salt. When the salt bridges, an emptyspace forms between the water and salt. Then salt willnot dissolve (melt) in the water to make brine. Withoutbrine, the resin bed does not regenerate and you willhave hard water.

If the storage tank is full of salt, it is hard to tell if youhave a salt bridge. Salt is loose on top, but the bridge isunder it. The following is the best way to check for a saltbridge.

Salt should be loose all the way to the bottom of the tank.Hold a broom handle, or like tool, up to the softener asshown in Fig. 56. Make a pencil mark on the handle, 1" or2" below the top height of the rim. Then, carefully push itstraight down into the salt. If a hard object is felt beforethe pencil mark gets to the top of the tank, it's most likelya salt bridge. Carefully push into the bridge in a fewplaces to break it. Do not try to break the salt bridgeby pounding on the outside of the salt tank. You maydamage the tank.

If the wrong kind of salt made the bridge, take it out. Thenfill the tank with nugget or pellet salt only.

Push tool intosalt bridge to break

1" - 2"

__L_

Pencil Mark

JBroom Handle

SALT BRIDGE

Salt

Salt Bridge

_/empty space

Water Level

FiG. 56

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KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN CLeaning NozzLe & Venturi

NOZZLE & VENTURI

A clean nozzle and venturi (see Fig. 57) is a must forthe softener to work right. This small unit moves brinefrom the salt storage tank to the resin tank duringregeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt,etc., the softener will not work and you will get hardwater.

To clean the nozzle and venturi, complete the followingsteps:

1. Remove the softener top cover. Be sure the softeneris in service cycle (no water pressure at nozzle andventuri).

2. Turn off the cap from the nozzle and venturi housing.

3. Lift out the screen support and screen. Do not losethe large o-ring seal.

4. Remove the nozzle and venturi. Wash and rinse theparts in warm water until clean. If needed, use asmall brush to remove iron or dirt. Also check and

clean the gasket, flow plugs and screens.

5. Carefully replace all parts in the correct order.

6. Lubricate the o-ring seal with silicone grease orVaseline and place in position.

7. Install and tighten the cap, by hand only. Do notovertighten, which may break the cap or housing.

the gasket are centered directlyover the small holes in the nozzle &venturi housing.

*Flow Plug(HVDC)

Nozzle & Venturi f

Housing

*Install with numbered side up concaveside down. Be sure the largest flow plugis located in the nozzle & venturi housing.

FIG. 57

IRON FROM RESIN BED

Your water softener takes hardness minerals (calciumand magnesium) out of the water. It can also controlsome "clear water" iron. See maximum allowed in the

specifications section in this manual. With clear wateriron, water from a faucet is clear when first put into aglass. After 15 to 30 minutes, the water begins to cloudor turn rust colored. A water softener WILL NOT remove

any iron which makes the water cloudy or rusty as itcomes from the faucet (called red water iron). To takered water iron out of water, or over the maximum ofclear water iron, an iron filter or other equipment isneeded. Your local Sears store has trained people tohelp you with iron water problems.

If your water supply has clear water iron, even thoughless than the maximum allowed, regular resin bedcleaning is needed. Your local Sears store has resinbed cleaner for this. See Parts List in back of manual

for part numbers. Clean the bed at least every six (6)months. If iron shows up in the soft water before six (6)months, clean more often. Printed instructions are onthe resin bed cleaner bottle.


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PROTECT THE WATER SOFTENER FROMFREEZING

If the softener is installed where it could freeze (sum-mer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all waterfrom it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the sof-tener:

1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water

pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank.

2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pres-sure in the softener.

,

,

Move the stem in a single bypass valve to bypass.Close the inlet and outlet valve in a 3 valve bypasssystem, and open the bypass valve. If you wantwater in the house pipes again, reopen the shut-offvalve on the main water pipe.

Unplug the transformer at the wall outlet. Removethe salt hole cover and the main cover. Take off bothdrain hoses.

, Carefully remove the large holding clips at the soften-er inlet and outlet. Separate the softener from theplastic installation adaptors, or from the bypassvalve.

,

,

,

Remove the brinewell cover and disconnect the brine

valve tubing at the nozzle and venturi assembly. Liftthe brine valve out of the brinewell. Tip the brinevalve upside down to drain water.

Lay a piece of 2 inch thick board near the floor drain.Move the softener close to the drain. SLOWLY andCAREFULLY, tip it over until the rim rests on thewood block with the inlet and outlet over the drain.Do not allow the softener's weight to rest on theinlet and outlet fittings or they will break.

Tip the bottom of the softener up a few inches andhold until all water has drained. Leave the softenerlaying like this until you are ready to use it. Plug theinlet and outlet with rags to keep dirt, bugs, etc. out.

DRAIN ALL WATER FROM SOFTENER

Wood Block FIG. 58

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CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what is wrong yourself andyou won't have to call and wait for service. If you do not find anything wrong, while making the checks, and your sof-tener still does not work, call your Sears Service Department.1. Also read ERROR CODE.

2. If an error code is not displayed, press and hold the SELECT button until the display changes. Then, press theSELECT button again and hold until a flashing code appears. It must show H46 for Model 38426 or H47 for model39426. If any other number shows, the face plate computer is working on incorrect input and would probably bethe cause of the problem. To set the correct code, press either the UP or DOWN button. When correct modelcode shows, press SELECT to return a flashing 12:00 AM display. Reset the present time, hardness number, etc.

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

No soft water No salt (or salt bridged) in the storage tank

Transformer unplugged at the wall outlet, orpower cable leads loose from the electronicboard, fuse blown, circuit breaker popped, orcircuit switched off.

Manual bypass valve(s) in bypass position

Add salt, see page 21, or break the salt bridge,see page 29. Press REGENERATION buttonand hold to start a regeneration, see page 23.

Check for loss of power due to any of theseand correct. With the power back on, look atthe time display and read PROGRAM MEMO-RYI see page 19.

Look at Fig. 18 & 19 on page 15. Move thestem in a single valve to service. In a 3-valvebypass, open the inlet and outlet valve, and besure to fully close the bypass valve.

Dirty, plugged or damaged nozzle venturi Take apart and clean or replace damagedparts, see page 33.

Valve drain hose plugged or restricted The drain hose must not have kinks, sharpbends, or be raised too high above the soften-er, see page 14.

Water hard sometimes Hardness number setting too low Press and release the SELECT button until

HARDNESS shows in the display. Read thehardness number in the display and be surethe same grains per gallon number is shownas on your water analysis report. See page 18to reset. Press and release the SELECT button

until the present time shows in the display.

Using hot water when softener is regenerat- Avoid using hot water during this time becauseing the water heater refills with hard water, see

Automatic Bypass, page 31.

Increase in the grains of hardness in your Ask your Sears retail store for a new waterwater supply analysis. Then make a new hardness number

setting, page 18.

Brine tank flooded Restricted drain line Check for kinks, bends or obstructions, seepage 14.

Plugged or dirty nozzle & venturi Take apart and clean or replace damagedparts, see page 33.

Valve rotor-disc & seals Check for scratches or grooves, replace ifneeded.

Restricted drain lineSalty tasting water

immediately after

regeneration

Check for kinks, bends or obstructions, see

page 14.


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BYPASS VALVES

Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft waterservice position. Position in "bypass" only if needed forsoftener repairs.

SINGLE BYPASS

pull stemoutward for

service

pushinward for

bypass

Inches CM

A iSalt Tank Height 34 86.4

B Resin Tank Diameter 10 25.4(nominal)

C Resin Tank Height (nominal) 40 101.6

D Inlet-Outlet Height 41-1/2 105.4

E Overall Height 48 121.9

F 1 Length 21 53.3

F 2 Width 17 43.2

- Distance between inlet-outlet 3-3/4 8.6centerlines

3 VALVE BYPASS BypassFOR SERVICE valve

close bypass valveopen inlet & outlet valves

FOR BYPASS Outlet

open bypass valve Inletclose inlet & outlet valve

FIG. 59

MODEL 384260 TIMER CODE H46MODEL 394260 TIMER CODE H47

WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER MODEL 384260 MODEL 394260

Minimum water system flow (gpm) 3 3

Minimum-maximum water pressure (psi) 20 - 125 20 - 125

Minimum-maximum water temperature (°F) 40 - 120 40 - 120

Maximum water hardness (gpg) 160 160

Maximum "clear water" iron (ppm)* 11 11

SALT FOR WATER SOFTENER

Type of salt needed nugget nugget

Alternate type of salt pure, evaporated, compacted pure, evaporated, compactedwater softener salt water softener salt

gpm = gallons per minute gpg = grains per gallonpsi = pounds per square inch ppm = parts per million

* Capacity to remove clear water iron is substantiated by WQA test data. State of Wisconsin requires additional treatment if water supply containsgreater than 5 ppm clear water iron.


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Pressure Drop (PSI) vs. Flow Rate (GPM)

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9,5gpm @ lOpsi

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Flow Rate (GPM) FiG. 60

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 384260 MODEL 394260

Type of ion exchange material (resin) high capacity high capacity

Amount of resin (cu. ft.) 1.20 1.20

Rated Softening Capacity (Grains @ Pounds Salt Dose) 12,500 @ 2.5 12,500 @ 2.533,300 @ 9.4 33,300 @ 9.4

42,300 @ 16.3 42,300 @ 16.3

Efficiency Rating (Grains / Pound of Salt @ Minimum Salt Dose) 5010 @ 2.5 5010 @ 2.5

Rated Service Flow Rate (gpm) 9.5 9.5

Pressure Drop at Rated Service Flow Rate (psi) 10 10

Intermittent FLow Rate @ 15 psi (gpm) _t 13.0 13.0

Max. Drain Flow Rate (gpm) 2.0 2.0

_' Intermittent fLow rate does not represent the maximum service flow rate used for determining the softeners rated capacity andefficiency. Continuous operation at flow rates greater than the service flow rate may affect capacity and efficiency performance.

These systems conform to NSF / ANSI 44 for the specific performance claims as verified and substantiated by test data.

The efficiency rating is only valid at the minimum stated salt dosage. These softeners were efficiency rated according to NSF /ANSI Standard 44.

Maximum AllowableContaminant Influent Challenge Level Product Water Level

Barium 10 +10% mg/L 2.0 mg/L

Radium 226/228 25 pCi/L 5 pCi/L


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WIRING SCHEMATIC

salt coverswitch

valve motor

TurbineSensor

BACK OF TIMER (

_OR POS/TURBINE

ll'grn

bm

Iii_y-> 24 VAC

II_L>Transformer

tank light

_,_NO Position Switch

o NC

FACEPLATE

Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs areneeded, the service technician must have the informa-tion on the following pages.

ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST

1. Does the time display show the correct time ofday?

• If display is blank, check power source to the sof-tener.

• If time is flashing, power was off for over 48 hours.The softener resumes normal operation but regen-erations occur at the wrong time.

• If an error code (Example: Err3) shows in the face-plate display, go to AUTOMATIC ELECTRONICDIAGNOSTICS.

.

.

.

Plumbing bypass valve(s) must be fully in serviceposition.

The inlet and outlet pipes must connect to thesoftener inlet and outlet respectively.

Is the transformer plugged into a "live" grounded

waft outlet, and the power cable fastened secure-

ly to the controller?

FIG. 61

5. The valve drain hose must be free of kinks andsharp bends, and not elevated over 8 ft. abovethe floor.

.

7.

.

9.

Is there salt in the storage tank?

Is the brine tubing connected? Brine tubing con-nects to nozzle venturi and brine valve assembly.

Is the brine valve float set right?

Press the SELECT button two times to display thehardness setting.Be sure it is the correct setting for the household'swater supply. (Make a hardness test of the raw waterand compare with the hardness setting. Also test asoft water sample to verify if a problem exists.) Pressthe SELECT button twice more to return to presenttime in the display.

If you do not find the problem after making initialchecks, do the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICDIAGNOSTICS, and the MANUAL ADVANCE REGEN-ERATION CHECK.


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Thefaceplatetimer(PWA)computerhasa self-diag-nosticfunctionfortheelectricalsystem,exceptforinputpowerandwatermeter.Thecomputermonitorselec-troniccomponentsandcircuitsforcorrectoperation.Ifamalfunctionoccurs,anerrorcodeappearsintheface-platedisplay.Thechartbelowshowstheerrorcodesthatcouldappear,andthepossibleproblemsforeachcode.

Error #]

Service RequiredSee Owner's Manual

Diagnostics

FIG. 62

CODE

Err1, Err3, Err4

Err5

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

MOST LIKELY _

wiring harness connections at switch and faceplate not connected / position switch inoperable / motor inoperable

faceplate timer (PWA)

LESS LIKELY

While an error code appears in the display, all faceplatebuttons are inoperable except the SELECT button.SELECT remains operational so the service person canmake the MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONIC DIAG-NOSTICS (below) to further isolate the problem, andcheck the water meter.

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODEFROM FACEPLATE:

1. • Unplug transformer from outlet.• Plug in transformer.• Wait for 8 minutes.

. • Unplug transformer from outlet.• Correct problem.• Plug in transformer.• Wait for 8 minutes.

The error code will return if the problem was not corrected.

MANUAL INITIATED ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTICS:1. To enter diagnostics, press the SELECT button once

to go to the Main Menu. Move the black bar toService Mode and press Select. Move black bar toDiagnostics and press Select.

You will see the display, showing valve cycle position,position switch status (open or closed), and turbineoperation.

TURBINE OPERATION: If no water is flowing throughthe softener, the turbine indicator displays 3 zeros.When water is flowing, a 000 to 140 count repeats foreach gallon of water passing through the turbine. Tocheck for positive operation of the turbine if zeros areshown, open a nearby soft water faucet and observethe turbine count. If you don't get a reading in the dis-play, with faucet open, pull the sensor from the valveoutlet port. Pass a small magnet back and forth in frontof the sensor. You should get a reading in the display. Ifyou get a reading, unhook the in and out plumbing andcheck the turbine for binding.

valve position indicator

l0 : 39 : 5(,_M

Pos: SERVICE 0 : 00

Req Pos: SERVICEMotor: Off ..........O ,_.........

Trbn: 00_0 Gals: 0 _kI Days: 11_ Rchgs: ()_

k_

\turbine count (nowater flowing)

l0 : 39 : 56 AMPos: SERVICE 0 : 00

Req Pos: SERVICEMotor: Off .........o _ ........Trbn: 126 Gals: 0

Days: 1 _ Rchgs: 0

Last Rchg __

position switchindicator (open)

turbine count

(water flowing)

FIG. 63


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POSmONSWITCHSTATUS:Withthevalveinservice,oranyoftherechargecycles,theswitchindicatorwillshowopen,whilethevalveisrotatingfromonepositiontoanother,the indicatorwillshowtheswitchclosed.Adefectisprobableif indicationsvaryfromthispattern.NOTE: If the faceplate is left in a diagnostic display(or a flashing display when setting times or hard-ness), present time automatically returns if a buttonis not pressed within 4 minutes. To return to thediagnostic display, repeat step 1.2. Press the RECHARGE button to advance the valve

to each position and observe the switch and positionindicators to verify component operation, or to possi-bly isolate a defect.

X_ Motor

HousingPosition Switch

Turbine

Valve Outlet

Turbine

Supportand Shaft

FiG. 64

3. Press Select once to move back to the Service Modescreen. Move black bar to Set Model and pressSelect. Verify the model code.

This code identifies the softener nominal capacity size.If the wrong number shows, the softener will operate onincorrect programming. Do the following as needed.

Set Model :

A V CHANGE SELECT

HF46 or HF47 does show - Press the SELECT buttonuntil the normal operating display shows.

To change HF number- Press the UP or DOWN buttonuntil either HF46 for Model 38426, or HF47 for Model39426, shows in the display. Then, press the SELECTbutton and reset the timer.

Set Model :

|

A V CHANGE SELECT

FiG. 65

TIMER PWA REPLACEMENT

Be sure the valve is in service position when replac=ing the timer PWA (observe valve cycle indicator). Ifafter installing and programming the replacement timerPWA, the valve is not in service position, do the followingto assure correct cycle orientation, or timing, between thefaceplate and valve.

Use the MANUAL ADVANCE procedures with theRECHARGE NOW button, advance through the rechargecycles until the valve stops in service position, andRECHARGE no longer flashes in the display.

NOTE: The valve motor may automatically drive throughseveral valve positions while searching for service. If anerror code occurs, unplug the transformer, then plug inagain.

Position markers

(Valve in service)

FiG. 66


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MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor,brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, andother controller functions. Always make the initialchecks, and the manual initiated diagnostics.

NOTE: The faceplate display must show a steadytime (not flashing). If an error code shows, firstpress the SELECT button to enter the diagnosticdisplay.

1. Press the REGENERATION button and hold in for 3seconds. *RECHARGE and Fill begin to flash (orclean backwash begins, if set) as the softener entersthe fill cycle of regeneration.

* NOTE: ff the CLEAN feature is set to ON, a clean=

ing backwash (CLEAN and Bkwsh or Rinse flashes

in the display, along with the minutes of the clean

cycle remaining), precedes the recharge.

2. When FILL is on steady, remove the brinewell coverand, using a flashlight, observe fill water entering thetank.

3. If water does not enter the tank, look for an obstruct-ed nozzle, venturi, fill flow plug, brine tubing, or brinevalve riser pipe.

CYCLE FLOW RATES (GALLONS PER MIN.)

FILL (flow to salt storage tank)

BRINING (flow to drain)

BRINE RINSE (flow to drain)

MAX. BACKWASH (flow to drain)

MAX. FAST RINSE (flow to drain)

0.3 (1.1 liters)

.22 (.83 liters)

.15 (.57 liters)

2.0 (7.6 liters)

2.0 (7.6 liters)

4. After observing fill, press the REGENERATION but-ton to move the softener into brining. A slow flow ofwater to the drain will begin. Verify brine draw fromthe brine tank by shining a flashlight into the brinewelland observing a noticeable drop in the liquid level.

NOTE: Be sure a salt bridge is not preventing waterwith salt contact.

5. If the softener does not draw brine:

• nozzle and/or venturi dirty or defective.• nozzle and venturi not seated properly on gasket• restricted drain (check drain fitting and hose)• defective nozzle and venturi seal

• other inner valve defect (rotor seal, rotor & disc,wave washer, etc.)

NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevateddrain hose may cause back pressure, stoppingbrine draw.

Brine VaNeFloat Setting

j Float Stop

I__ Float

1 O"

FIG. 67

6. Again press REGENERATION to move the softenerinto backwash. Look for a fast flow of water from thedrain hose.

7. An obstructed flow indicates a plugged top distributor,backwash flow plug or drain hose.

8. Press REGENERATION to move the softener into

fast rinse. Again look for a fast drain flow. Allow thesoftener to rinse for a few minutes to flush out anybrine that may remain in the resin tank from the brin-ing cycle test.

9. To return the softener to service, press REGENERA-TION once more.


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ROTARYVALVESERVICEIMPORTANT: Before working on the valve, turn off thewater supply and disconnect from electrical power.

TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:

• 3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open asoft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and openthe bypass valve.

• SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valvestem to bypass position. Loosen three hex head screwstoward the back side of the valve to allow pressurewater to bleed out. Catch water with a rag.

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valvedrawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phillipsscrewdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to com-pletely disassemble.

SERVICING THE VALVE

Inspect all o-rings, seals and gaskets for wear or defects.

Inspect the bottom surface of the rotor for scratches,chips or wear.

Note: If replacement is needed, be sure to use thecurrent replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper position.Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA approved sili-cone grease. To install the rotor seal, first place the sealinto the valve groove, rounded side down (see cross-sec-tion). Apply a light coating of silicone grease to the seal'scrossing ribs. Then, carefully center the wear strip on theseal, and push it downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.Assemble wave washer bearing, the wave washer, andtwo o-rings, onto the rotor top shaft. Then center the rotorin the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Theninstall the cover holding screws. Before tightening thescrews, 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 torquewrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds. Do notover tighten.

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam gearwith Molykote grease, or other high quality gear lubricant.

Be sure to orient switch as shown, with lever toward thecam.

See Nozzle

Assembly Service

FIG. 68


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WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

SERVICE CYCLE

Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internalvalve porting routes the water down and out thetop distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water issoftened as it passes through the resin bed, thenenters the bottom distributor. Soft water flows backinto the valve and out the valve outlet, to thehouse soft water pipes.

To Valve

(Soft Water)

SERVICE CYCLE

From Valve Inlet(Hard Water)

Top Distributor

Resin Tank

4

PositionSwitch

BottomDistributor

FIG. 69

FILL CYCLE

To begin a regeneration, the electronic timer ener-gizes the circuit to the valve motor. The valvemotor rotates the rotor and disc and the valve camuntil the position switch lever drops, to open themotor circuit and position the valve in FILL. As therotor and disc rotates, the port opens for SOFTwater fin through the venturi. Fill flow continues tothe brine valve, and into the salt storage tank. Softwater is still available to the house lines.in.

position switch

FILL CYCLE

valve cam

rotor & disc

fill flow

plug

fill water(soft)

To Valve Outlet

(Soft Water)

Valve Inlet(hard water)

Distributor

Resin Tank 4._"N,4"k?"----'-,_

Position __iI_'4_"_, _*_I

FIG. 70

VenturiBRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor toturn the rotor and disc into BRINING position.Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, creat-ed by the nozzle and venturi, draws brine from thesalt storage tank and injects it into the resin bedvia the bottom distributor. Flow continues out the

top distributor and to the drain. Hard water is avail- BypassHardable at the valve outlet. WaterTo

Valve Outlet

Brine from Salt

Storage Tank

When the brine valve closes to end brine draw,water flow continues in the same directions toslowly RINSE brine from the resin bed and to thedrain,

BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLE

Drain

from valve inlet

(Hard Water)

Position _,_

Switch--.'_;" i _ )L

FIG. 71


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WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE

BACKWASH CYCLE

Timer/switch action again allows the motor to turnthe rotor & disc to place the valve in BACKWASH,stopping water flow to the nozzle. Water is routeddown and out the bottom distributor, up throughthe bed, and out the top distributor to the drain.The fast flow (controlled by a flow plug in the drainfitting) flushes dirt, sediments, iron deposits,remaining brine and hardness to the drain.

Bypass HardWater To ValveOutlet

BACKWASH CYCLE

Plug

\

PositionSwitch

\

FiG. 72

FAST RINSE CYCLE

FAST RINSE CYCLE

During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positionedso water flow enters the resin tank through the topdistributor, and exits through the bottom distributor,to the drain.

The electronic timer again energizes the motor toreturn the valve to service. As the valve rotates,the position switch lever drops to open the circuit.The valve remains positioned in service until theelectronic timer initiates the next regeneration.

Soft WaterTo Valve Outlet

\ \

Drain

FIG. 73


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5

7

9 " - . .

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12

28

27 14

24

16

17

18

23

Questions? Call The Kenrnore Water Line 1=800=426=9345

46

Kenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260

Key No.1123

4567

89

10111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

A. WATER SOFTENER COMPLETEPart Number

72843967284435728444370880337176292723244672885787288586727590772299567286306728473672522687286021726502572198887082150700384771098717214236728715872846130900431110320090035007239155710504705022727301075717027070778707170254717029634426997287213

Part DescriptionCover Lock (Required for shipping only)Rim Insert (Required for shipping only)Cover (main)Salt Hole Cover (order following decal)Instruction Decal

Clamp Retainer (2 required)Clamp Section (2 required)Vapor BarrierTimer Repl. (PWA) Model 38426Timer Repl. (PWA) Model 39426Transformer, 24 V - 10 VA •

Faceplate (order following decal)Faceplate DecalRim (includes key no. 11 & 12)O-Ring, 11/16" x 1-1/32"Light Asm.Ultra Cleansing ScreenBrinewell Cover, with decalWing Nut, 1/4"O-Ring, 1/4" x 1/2"BrinewellDecal, Salt Level OSalt Storage DrumPlastic Screw, 1/4" x 5/8"Tube Clamp •Tube Adaptor •Grommet •

Brine Valve Asm (see pages 48 & 49 also)Replacement DistributorResin

Resin Tank (includes key no. 26)O-Ring, 2-3/4" x 3"Top DistributorO-Ring, 13/16" x 1-1/16"O-Ring, 2-7/8" x 3-1/4"Resin Bed Cleaner

Parts Bag (includes parts marked with a • pages 47,49 & 51). Order manuals separately if needed.Owner's Manual7282611

Not illustrated.

O Aligns with top of brinewell.

• Included in parts bag.


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INLET - OUTLETGROUNDING CLAMPS

19

18

17

3

4

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Kenmore MODEL Nos. 625.384260 and 625.394260

B. BRINE VALVE ASSEMBLY

Key No. Part Number Part Description

1 7168647 Ceramic Weight

2 0513860 Float Stop

3 7097202 Float (includes Key No. 4)4 0516947 Float Seal

5 7220627 Float Rod & Stem

6 7092278 Guide Cap

7 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16"× 1-3/16"8 0516211 Seal

9 0516924 Retainer, Bottom Seal

10 1205500 Clip

11 7092252 Brine Valve Body

12 7080653 Clip13 7131365 Screen

14 7094979 Insert

15 7092294 Retaining Ring

16 7176161 O-Ring, 15/16" x 9/16"17 7221746 Brine Tube

18 7113016 Tubing Assembly (includes Key Nos. 14, 15 & 16)19 7171349 Cone Screen

20 7248706 Grounding Kit •

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Key Part Key PartNo. Number Part Description No. Number Part Description

1 7224087 Screw, #8-32 x 1" (2 req.) 31 7195482 Seal (Nozzle & Venturi)

2 7286039 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 1) 32 7171145 Valve Body

3 7231393 Motor Plate 33 7170319 O-Ring, 1/4" x 3/8" (2 req.)

4 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8" (3 req.) 34 7081104 Nozzle & Venturi Housing

5 7171250 Bearing 35 1202600 Nut-Ferrule6 7283489 Cam & Gear 36 7095030 Cone Screen

7 7169180 Clip (Drain) 37 1148800 Flow Plug, .3 gpm

8 0900431 Hose Clamp 38 7114533 Nozzle & Venturi - Gasket Kit

9 7271270 Drain Hose Adaptor - 7204362 Gasket only

10 7170288 O-Ring, 15/16" x 1-3/16" 39 7084607 Flow Plug, .15 gpm

11 0501228 Flow Plug, #18 40 7146043 Screen

12 7170327 O-Ring, 5/8" x 13/16" 41 7167659 Screen Support

13 7173024 O-Ring, 1-1/8" x 1-1/2"

14 7174313 Bearing, Wave Washer

15 7185500 Rotor & Disc

16 7173032 O-Ring, 4-1/2:" x 4-7/8"

17 7185495 Rotor Seal

18 7172989 Seal

19 7171187 Plug (Drain Seal)

20 7129889 Spring

21 7262506 Installation Adaptor Kit, 1"(includes 2 copper tubes,clips & o-rings) "k

22 7089306 Clip (4 req.) •

23 7271204 Installation Adaptor, 1" NPT(2 req.) •

24 7170262 O-Ring, 1-1/8" x 1-3/8" (4 req.)

25 7094898 Turbine Support

26 7101548 Turbine

27 7232234 Copper Reducer Bushing,1"x 3/4" (2 req.) -k

28 7276084 Wire Harness (Sensor)

29 0900060 O-Ring

30 7081201 Retainer (Nozzle & Venturi)

Key PartNo. Number Part Description

97 7175238 C Ring

98 7214155 Bypass Body

99 7173016 O-Ring, 1.109 ID x 1.387 OD (4)100 7172882 Stem

7214317 Bypass Valve (Complete) •

42 . 7170262 . O-Ring, 1-1/8"x 1-3/8"

43 7199729 Cap

44 7175199 Wave Washer

45 7171161 Valve Cover

46 7172997 Screw, #10 x 2-5/8" (8 req.)47 7305150 Switch

48 7140738 Screw, #4-24 x 3/4" (2 req.)

3479901 Adaptor Kit, 1" to 1-1/4"

7253808 Nozzle & Venturi Asm. (includesKey Nos. 34, & 36 - 43)

7185487 Seal Kit (includes Key Nos. 12,13, 16, 17, 18 & 31)

7139999 Drain Tubing, 3/8" I.D. x 20' A

42-34403 Flexible Connectors, 1"

7123613 Silicone Grease (for O-Rings)

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