Kenmore UltraSoft 170 User manual

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODEL NOS.
UltraSoft 170
625.388170
UltraSoft 180
625.388180
UltraSoft 275
625.388270
UltraSoft 280
625.388280
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Guides
Before You Start To
Install Your Softener.
If you have questions when
installing, operating or main-
taining your softener, and
when setting the timer, call
this toll-free number...
1-800-426-9345
www.Ken moreWater.com
SAVE THIS MANUAL
UltraSoft Water Softeners
With DELUXE valve
designed for plumbing up to 1 inch
_i, Safety Guides
_i, Unpacking
_i, Where To Install
_i, How To Install
_i, Pressure Testing
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Systems Tested and Certified by NSF International
against NSF/ANSl Standard 44for softener performance.
I Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA I
PRINTED IN U.S.A. 7258997 (Rev. F 7/1/05)
Use the plastic bag and tie provided, to hang manuals
nearby the softener for future reference,

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This manual gives you the steps needed to install your new Kenmore Water Softener. To
better understand how the water softener is installed, and to know what you will need,
please read this entire manual before beginning.
After you have installed the water softener, the included owner's manual tells you how to
start, program, operate and maintain it. The owners manual also has the product warranty,
and a listing of repair parts available from Sears.
Your Kenmore Water Softener will remove hardness minerals (measured in grains per gal-
lon.., gpg) and some clear water iron (measured in parts per million.., ppm) from water. See
the specifications, in your owners manual, for the maximum limits of hardness and iron
removal. A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity, tastes and
odors, or iron other than clear water iron. It will not purify contaminated water, or make
other unsafe water safe to drink.
Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems.
To be sure you have the proper type and size equipment, you must have your water tested.
Your Sears store can give you water test results for hardness, iron and acidity, and tell you
what equipment you need. Simply take at least a 4 oz. sample of your water to Sears, and
they will test it while you wait. If you need help to get your water tested, or if you have
other questions about your water, ask at your Sears store, or call Sears Water Line
...1-800-426-9345.
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BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS & TESTS
A. Safety Guides
B. Unpacking The Water Softener
C. Water System Tests
PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
A. Where To Install The Water Softener
B. Tools, Pipe and Fittings, Other Materials Needed
C. Typical Soldered Copper (or CPVC) In and Out Pipes
D. Typical Threaded In and Out Pipes To Softener-
STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
A. Assemble Inlet-Outlet Adaptors, or Plastic Bypass Valve .....
B. Installing 3-Valve Bypass
C. Locate and Connect Water Softener
D. Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drain Hoses
E. Pressure Test - Check for Leaks
F. Grounding - Connect to Electrical Power
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1-2
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2-1
2-2, 2-3
2-4
2-5
3-1, 3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5, 3-6
3-7
3-8, 3-9
RESTART THE WATER HEATER 3-9
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SECTION1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS &TESTS
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A. SAFETY GUIDES
•Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before
installing and using your new water softener. Follow
all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow
them could cause personal injury or property damage.
Reading this book will also help you to get all of the
benefits from your water softener.
•Your water softener will remove hardness minerals
and "clear water" iron* from water, up to the limits
shown on the specifications page in your owner's
manual. It will not remove other types of iron, acids,
tastes and odors, etc. It will not purify polluted water
or make it safe to drink.
•Check with your local public works department for
plumbing, electric and sanitation codes. You must fol-
low their guides as you install your softener. Codes in
the State of Massachusetts require installations by a
licensed plumber. For installation, use plumbing code
248-CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
•Use only LEAD-FREE SOLDER AND FLUX, as re-
quired by federal and state codes, when installing sol-
dered copper plumbing.
•Protect the softener and piping from freezing. Dam-
age from freezing voids the softener warranty. See
how to protect from freezing in your owner's manual.
[] CAUTIONS
PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER
OR OTHER PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY, OR POS-
SIBLE FATAL SHOCK.
•THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON 24 VOLTS ONLY. BE
SURE TO USE ONLYTHE TRANSFORMER INCLUDED,
AND PLUG IT INTO A NOMINAL 120V, 60 CYCLE
HOUSEHOLD OUTLET THAT IS GROUNDED AND
PROPERLY PROTECTED BY AN OVERCURRENT DE-
VICE SUCH AS A CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE. IF
TRANSFORMER IS REPLACED, USE ONLY THE AU-
THORIZED SERVICE, CLASS II, 24 VOLT, 10 VA
TRANSFORMER.
•Unplug the transformer right away if the power
cable should become damaged or frayed. Make re-
pairs, or replace the transformer, before plugging
back into the power outlet.
•Always unplug the softener from electrical power
before removing outer valve covers.
*The capacity to reduce clear water iron is substantiated
by WQA test data.
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SECTION1 BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS &TESTS
B. UNPACKING THE WATER SOFTENER
Directions for unpacking the softener are on the top
of the shipping carton. This manual, and the own-
er's manual, were on the small parts cardboard
packing piece. You will need the small parts to
install the softener. So you don't lose any parts, keep
them on the cardboard piece until you are ready to
use them. Remove all other cardboard pieces, foam
packings, tapes, etc. from the softener and discard.
Check the softener for shipping damage. If you
find damage, report it to your Sears store.
Use care when handling the softener. DO NOT turn
upside-down. DO NOT drop, or set on sharp objects
that could make a hole in the bottom. The water soft-
ener is heavy and to avoid damage, or personal inju-
ry, do not try to lift it or move more than necessary.
See page 3-4, when you are ready to move it into
installation position.
PARTS DESCRIPTIONS SMALL PARTS
SALT HOLE
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SALT
STORAGE
TANK
TANK
NOZZLE VALVE
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
FACE
PLATE
(MAIN)
'ELL
COVER
BRINEWELL
BRINE VALVE
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ground clamp kit
bypass valve
(included with some models)
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o- ring seals (2)
drain elbow
tube
_/X_._ adaptor
grommet _ tube
clamp
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SECTION 1.................................... BEFORE INSTALLING CHECKS &TESTS
C. WATER SYSTEM TESTS
Has your water supply had a chemical analysis?
Please see page A on the inside of the front cover.
CHECK YOUR WATER PRESSURE -- For your
softener to work right, a water pressure of no lower
than 20 pounds per square inch (psi) is needed in the
house water pipes. The highest pressure allowed in
the water pipes is 125 psi. If pressure is over 125 psi,
buy and install a pressure reducing valve in the wa-
ter inlet pipe to the softener.
Note:
If water pressure during the day is 100 psi or more,
pressure during the night may go over 125 psi. Ad-
ding a pressure reducing valve may reduce the flow.
If you have a well water system, look at the pressure
gauge to find the water pressure. Call your local wa-
ter department if you have city water. They will tell
you what the water pressure is where you live.
CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE -- A water
flow of at least 3 gallons per minute is needed. A
lower flow will keep your softener from working as
well as it should. To make an easy check of your flow
rate, do the following. You will need a one gallon
container (can, jar, pail, etc.).
_1_ Fully open two cold water faucets close to the
point water enters the house.
_J_ With both faucets open, fill the gallon container
at one faucet while looking at a watch or clock to
see how many seconds it takes.
_ Empty the container and go to the second faucet
(be sure BOTH faucets are still on). Fill the gallon
container at the second faucet and see how
many seconds it takes.
_Turn off both faucets. Now add the number of
seconds it took to fill the container at both fau-
cets.
_JA total of 90 seconds, or less, means the system
flow rate is good.
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, ENTER RESULTS OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM TESTS IN THE
"FACTS AND FIGURES TO KEEP" TABLE IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL.
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SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
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A. WHERE TO INSTALL THE WATER SOFTENER
Think of the following points as []. Do not installin a place where the softener could
you choose a place to put your freeze. Damage caused by freezing voids the
softener. (see FIG. 2). warranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co.
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Place as close as possible to the
pressure tank (well water) or
water meter (city water).
Place as close as possible to a
water drain such as a floor
drain, laundry tub, sump or
standpipe.
Connect to the house main wa-
ter pipe BEFORE THE WATER
HEATER. Temperature of wa-
ter going through the softener
must not be more than 120°F
(49°C). Hot water will damage
inner softener parts. To reduce
the risk of hot water backup, pip-
ing between the softener and
water heater should be as long
of a run as possible.
Keep outside faucets on hard
water to save soft water and
salt.
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Put the softener in a place water damage is least
likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the
manufacturer will not repair or pay for water
damage.
A grounded, 120V electrical outlet, to plug the
transformer into is needed within 10 feet of the
softener (the softener has a 10 foot power cable).
Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an in-
side place, to protect from wet weather. So the
softener always has electrical power, use a con-
tinuously "live" outlet, that cannot be accidental-
ly switched off.
When installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the softener,
installation plumbing, and wiring, are as well
protected from the elements, contamination,
vandalism, etc., as when installed indoors.
_. Keep the softener out of direct sunlight. The
sun's heat can melt plastic parts.
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
cold, soft water
hot, so_wwat_
water
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kitchen or bathroom
cold faucet
hard water to
outside faucets
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Taste & Water Iron Neutralizer Clarifying
Odor Filter Softener Filter Filter
*Always put an Iron Filter before the water softener,
aTaste &Odor Filter after the softener, a Neutralizer
before an Iron Filter, etc,, as shown,
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SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
B. TOOLS, PIPE AND FITTINGS, OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to
the softener. Look at your house main water pipe at
the point you will connect the softener. Is the pipe
soldered copper, glued plastic, or threaded galva-
nized or brass? What is the pipe size? What kind of
pipe and fittings is it easiest for you to work with,
and what tools do you have?
ALWAYS install a bypass valve or valves. Either
use the Sears special valve (included with some
models and available at your local Sears store), or
3 shut-off valves (see pages 2-4 and 3-3). Bypass
valves let you turn off water to the softener if
needed for repairs, but still have water in the
house pipes.
Now look at the common plans for in and out piping
on page 2-4 (soldered copper) and 2-5 (threaded).
Select the drawing best for you and use it as a guide
to plan what materials you will need. As you plan
your in and out piping, keep in mind the following
check list. Then get all the materials you will need
before you start.
Notes:
Use page 2-3 to make a plan drawing for your spe-
cific installation.
Some models include a plastic bypass valve, a
length of valve drain hose, and a length of overflow
drain hose for the salt storage tank.
In and out fittings included with the softener are 1"
NPT threaded adaptors. You should maintain the
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.
Drain tubing (3/8 in. inside diameter), is needed
for the valve and salt tank drains. See step 1 and
2 on page 3-5 and 3-6. Some models include a
length of drain tubing, or you can buy tubing at
most Sears stores.
If a rigid valve drain is needed to comply with
plumbing codes, you can buy the parts needed (see
page 3-5) to change the softener to a 1/2 in. mini-
mum copper tubing drain.
TOOLS NEEDED:--Common and cross point
(Phillips) screw drivers, slip joint pliers and a
tape measure or rule. ALSO...
...for SOLDERED COPPER -- tubing cutter, pro-
pane torch, solid-core LEAD-FREE solder, paste
flux, emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool.
...for THREADED PIPE -- hacksaw or pipe cutter,
pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe joint com-
pound approved for use on potable water.
Copper and galvanized pipe corrode fast when
connected together. Use pipe and fittings of the
same material.
...for PVC PLASTIC -- hacksaw, adjustable
wrench, solvent cement approved for use on pota-
ble water, primer.
Note: Codes in the State of Massachusetts require installations by a licensed plumber. For installation, use
plumbing code 248- CMR of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
B. PIPE AND FITTINGS, PLAN DRAWING
LEFT YOUR HOUSE MAIN WATER PIPE *
RIGHT
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ElectricalI1'"U
Outlet
Draw the plans for your In and OUT piping
here. Be sure to follow the guides on page
2-2. Include all pipe, fittings and accesso-
ries you will use. Make a list of all materials
you wilt need and buy them before you
begin to install the water softener,
VALVE
OUTLET SIDE
,VALVE
INLET
*In what direction does the
water flow? Be sure to plan
IN and OUT piping so water
flow is to the softener valve
inlet, Plan a crossover if
flow is from left to right.
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WATER
SOFTENER
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SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
C. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER (OR PVC) IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER
DELUXE VALVE MODELS
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Bypass Valve
(included with some models)
*NOTE:
For plumbing connection, buy 2 sweat adap-
tors and plumb directly to the inlet-outlet adap-
tors or bypass valve. Threads on the inlet-outlet
adaptors 1" NPT.
CAUTION:
DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECT-
ING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET-OUTLET
ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE.
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SECTION2 PLAN YOUR INSTALLATION
D. TYPICAL THREADED IN AND OUT PIPES TO SOFTENER
If you are planning a threaded plumbing installation, with a 3-valve bypass, use the
drawing in Fig. 4 as a guide. Use union fittings, as needed, to connect the plumbing.
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For 1 in. plumbing connection, use
a 1 in, threaded straight connector.
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A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE
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Close the shut-off valve on
the house main water pipe,
near the water meter or pres-
sure tank, to turn off the wa-
ter.
Shut off the gas or electric
supply to the water heater.
Open the highest and lowest
water faucets in your house to
let water drain from the pipes.
Close faucets after water has
drained.
If not already done, remove
all cardboard or plastic pack-
ing pieces from inside the
softener. Set the cardboard
liner (with parts for installing
fastened to it) where you can
easily see it, and get to parts
as you need them.
Remove the main cov-
er...putl outward on 2
tabs to release. For the
UltraSoft 100 remove
the salt hole cover
first. For the UltraSoft
200 the salt hole cover
remains attached to
the main cover when
removed. So they will
not get scratched or
broken, set both cov-
ers aside.
Salt Hole Cover
(M_n)
ffi INSTALL SEARS BYPASS VALVE AND /
OR THE INLET OUTLET THREADED
ADAPTORS (FIG. 4, 5 AND 6). All needed
parts are on the small parts skin-pack.
Note:
If you will not install the bypass valve because you
will have a 3- valve bypass, skip step b, but do steps
a and c.
Shutoff
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Meter Pump
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Visually check and remove any foreign materi-
als from the valve inlet and outlet ports (FIG. 6).
Carefully remove the two large plastic clips (you
will use them). Check to be sure the turbine and
turbine support are firmly in place. (Fig. 6)
BYPASS VALVE: If not already done, put a light
coating of silicone grease on the o-ring seals and
slide onto the bypass valve. Push the bypass
valve into the softener valve as far as it will go.
Snap the two large holding clips into place,
from the top down as shown. (Fig. 7)
[] CAUTION...Be sure the clips snap firmly
into place so the bypass valve will not pull out.
(Fig. 7)
GO TO PAGE 3-4.
INLET AND OUTLET THREADED ADAP-
TORS: If not already done, put a light coating of
silicone grease on the o-ring seals and slide onto
the threaded adaptors. Push the adaptors into
the valve inlet and outlet ports, or bypass valve
ports, as far as they will go. Both adaptors are
the same and fit either port. Snap the two large
holding clips into place, as shown. (Fig. 7)
CAUTION...Be sure the clips snap firmly
into place so the tubes will not pull out. (Fig. 7)
GO TO PAGE 3-3.
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[i!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
A. ASSEMBLE INLET-OUTLET ADAPTORS, OR PLASTIC BYPASS VALVE
DELUXE VALVE MODELS
INSTALLING BYPASS VALVE, and /or INLET
and OUTLET THREADED ADAPTORS
Before installing the bypass valve, or threaded adaptor,
be sure the turbine and support are firmly in place in the
valve outlet port. turbine sensor
support port
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turbine
included with softener
Valve inlet
included with softener
INSTALLING HOLDING CLIPS
black
bypass valve or
threaded adaptor
cross section of
valve inlet or outlet
clip snaps into place o-ring
between larger diameter rings
BYPASS VALVE TURNED
DOWNWARD
IN
TURN BYPASS VALVE
UPSIDE DOWN TO
CONNECT TO FLOOR
LEVEL PLUMBING
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[i!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
B. INSTALL 3-VALVE BYPASS
_ INSTALLING 3 VALVE BYPASS AND PIPES
(FIG. 9)
O Cut the house main water pipe where you will
connect the softener. Loosely put together pipe,
fittings, and the 3 valves. Place valve(s) within
easy reach.
IMPORTANT:
When looking at the front of the softener, the inlet
is on the right side. If water in your house main wa-
ter pipe runs from left to right, be sure to use a
"cross-over" as shown on page 2-3.
When all pipe, fittings and valves make a good
fit together, tighten all threaded joints (use pipe
dope on outside threads), or solder all sweat
joints.
3 - VALVE BYPASS
(threadedplumbing shown)
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to softener
inlet
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I! MOVE THE SOFTENER INTO PLACE
LOCATE WATER SOFTENER, AND CONNECT PIPES
MOVE SOFTENER INTO PLACE
Move the softener into place, onto a level and
smooth surface. If needed, put a piece of 3/4"
plywood, at least 17" x 20", under the tank. Then
put spacers under the plywood to level the soft-
ener. Do not put shims or spacers directly under
the tank, without the plywood. The weight of
the softener, when full of salt and water, may
cause the tank to puncture or break at the shim
or spacer.
To move the softener, grip under the ridge on the
salt tank sidewall and carefully rock back and forth,
into position.
grip under
ridge to move
so_ener
plywood shims
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ICONNECT THE SOFTENER (Refer to your
plan drawing on page 2-3, and to page 2-4 or
2-5. Read the IMPORTANT note on page 3-3.
Then, measure, cut (thread if needed) and put all
pipe and fittings together up to the main water
pipe, or to the bypass valve(s) you installed on
page 3- 3.
Notes:
•Include adaptors, reducers, union fittings, etc., as
needed.
• Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning, and to
prevent stress on the softener valve.
•Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on out-
side pipe threads.
• When all piping fits together...
...solder all sweat fittings.
...prime and cement all PVC joints.
...tighten all threaded joints.
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TYPICAL SOLDERING
CONNECTIONS
_Main Water Pie
5. S p'p t .'3. Measure pipe
6,
Note: To be certain heat
will not travel down the
pipe and into the softener
valve or bypass valve,
wrap the pipe in a wet
rag.
Repeat procedure on
outlet side.
Place o-ring seal on
threaded adaptor. Put
adaptor into bypass
valve port and install clip.
and cut to cor-
rect length.
1. Solder pipe to
threaded
connector,
Allowto cool.
2. Put threaded
•_ adaptor into by-
pass valve port.
• Never solder fittings while connected to non-
metallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe has cooled
before connection (see fig. 11).
• Be careful when putting pipe fittings together.
Do not cross thread, and do not overtighten.
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D. CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS
_1_ CONNECT THE VALVE DRAIN HOSE
Take a length of 3 /8" inside diameter drain tub-
ing and attach one end to the drain fitting (FIG.
12). Use a tube clamp to hold it in place. Put the
other end of the tubing over a floor drain, into a
laundry tub, standpipe, or other suitable drain.
Check your local codes.
• Leave an air gap of about 1-1/2" between the end
of the hose and the drain. This gap is needed so you
don't get a back-flow of sewer water into the soften-
er. Do not put the end of the hose into the drain or
connect without the air gap.
• Place and support the hose so it does not kink or
have sharp bends. So water pressure does not cause
the hose to "whip", tie or wire it in place. Do not
pinch the hose shut. The softener will not work if
this drain hose is pinched, plugged, closed or re-
stricted in any way.
• Keep the hose lower than the drain fitting. (In
some homes, to get to a drain you must raise the
hose and run it over-head. If you need an overhead
drain, do not raise the hose more than 8' above the
floor. A copper drain tube is best to use.)
COPPER DRAIN TUBE: The plumbing codes
where you live may say that you must use a copper
valve drain tube. A copper tube is also best to use for
an over-head drain. Use a copper drain tube if the
softener is installed outside, or in the sunlight. Heat
from the sun makes many kinds of rubber or plastic
hose to soften, flatten and close up.
To adapt a copper drain tube to the softener, buy a
compression fitting (1/4 in. female pipe threads x
1/2 in. O.D. tube) and tubing from your local hard-
ware store.
DELUXE VALVE
grommet tube
adaptor
"_ tube
l_lamp
NOTE: Overflow
drain tubing is
available from
Sears, Item No.
42- 3433 (20 ft) overflow drain --
tubing (see step 2,
top of page 3-6)
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valve drain hose floor drain.
(see step 1, above) Support tubing
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needed.
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tubing in place 1
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Optional copper drain hook-up,
check with local codes
_/_ _/L_ 11/4NPT Threads
barbs
"i ! Diameter
clip _"::/ Copper Tube
#(not furnished)
cut barbs
from drain fitting
(pull clip and remove
lilting from valve) .2"--...
Comp Fitting, 1/4 NPT
x 1/2 in. OD. Tube -...
(not furnished)
STANDPIPE
r gap
1-'_/' air gap
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[i!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! ::iSECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
Ol
_ CONNECT SALT TANK OVERFLOW TU-
BING
eTake the rubber grommet, tube adaptor and
tube clamp (FIG. 12) that are on the small parts
cardboard liner.
@
@
e
CONNECT VALVE AND SALT TANK DRAINS
Important:
• The salt tank overflow is for safety only. If the
salt tank should overfill with water, the over-
flow tubing carries it to the drain.
Push the grommet into the hole in the salt tank
wall so half is inside and half is outside.
Push the bigger end of the tube adaptor into the
grommet.
Push one end of a length of 3 /8" I.D. tubing onto
the tube adaptor, using the tube clamp to hold
it in place. Put the other end of the tubing over
the floor drain.
• Over-fill water must run downward through
the tubing. Do not raise the tubing higher than
the grommet and tube adaptor (FIG. 12).
•Do not connect to the valve drain hose you
installed in step 1. Both drains must have a sepa-
rate hose or tube.
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li!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! :i SECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
E. PRESSURE TEST /CHECK FOR LEAKS
[] CAUTION:
To avoid water or air pressure damage to soft-
ener inner parts, and to flush pipe chips or
other residue from the water pipes, be sure to
do the following steps exactly as instructed.
Look at the picture in FIG. 15 showing your kind of
bypass valve(s).
_1_ Fully open two cold, soft water faucets nearby
the softener.
_Jl Place bypass valve(s) in "bypass" position. On
a single valve, slide the stem inward to bypass.
On a 3-valve system, close the inlet and outlet
valves and open the bypass valve.
HOUSE MAIN WATER
SHUTOFF VALVES
Shutoff _)
_ _ Water Shutoff
Bypass valve(s) should always remain in soft
water service position. Position in bypass only
if needed for softener repairs.
SINGLE BYPASS
_Fully open the house main water pipe shutoff
valve (closed in step 1, page 3-1). Observe
steady water flow from both open faucets.
_Jl Place bypass valve(s) in "service", EXACTLY as
follows: Keep soft water faucets open.
PULL STEM
OUTWARD
FOR
SERVICE
OSINGLE BYPASS VALVE: SLOWLY, slide pull
the valve stem outward toward service, pausing
several times to allow the softener to pressurize
slowly.
Push
Inward
For
Bypass
@3-VALVE BYPASS: Fully close the bypass valve
and open the outlet valve. SLOWLY, open the
inlet valve, pausing several times to allow the
softener to pressurize slowly.
I_J After about three minutes, open a hot water
faucet for about one minute, or until all air is
expelled, then close.
_Close both cold water faucets.
_1 Check your plumbing work for leaks and fix
right away if any are found. Be sure to observe
previous caution notes.
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3-VALVE BYPASS
FOR SERVICE
close bypass valve
open inlet & outlet valves
FOR BYPASS
open bypass valve
close inlet & outlet valves
Outlet r
Valve k2
Bypass
Valve
Inlet
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[i!i! ::i:i ! ::i:i ! ::iSECTION 3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
F. GROUNDING /CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER
_ INSTALL GROUNDING WIRE BETWEEN
THE SOFTENER IN AND OUT PIPES
The house cold water pipe (iron or copper) is
often used to ground all electrical outlets in the
home. Outlets are grounded to protect you from
shock when you touch any electric appliance
plugged into the outlet. If you installed the
single bypass valve (FIG. 15), the cold water
pipe ground is broken.
To restore the ground, take the ground clamp kit
that is on the cardboard liner. Install across the inlet
and outlet copper tubes as shown in FIG. 16. Be sure
good contact is made between the pipe and the
clamp s.
COLD WATER PIPE GROUNDING WATER METER JUMPER WIRE
ground
clamp (2) _,_
screw with lock /
washer and nut
/
to valve
inlet
from valve
outlet
#4 Groundwire
Important:
Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal
contact all the way to the ground. Plastic, rubber or
other electrically insulating parts such as hoses, fit-
tings, washers or gaskets can break the direct metal
to metal contact. Also check the water meter (city
water) or the well pump. Install #4 copper jumper
wires, clamped tightly on both ends, across insu-
lated parts (FIG. 17).
_ ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR YOUR
SOFTENER
The softener works on 24 volt, 60 Hz electric
power. The included transformer changes stan-
dard 120 volt AC house power to 24 volts. You
must plug the transformer into a grounded, 120
volt outlet only. Be sure the outlet is always
"live" so someone cannot turn it off by mistake.
Note:
The included transformer is made for inside use only.
Be sure the electrical outlet you plug the transform-
er into is inside, to protect from weather (see page
2-1).
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SECTION3 STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL
F. GROUNDING /CONNECT TO ELECTRICAL POWER
_PLUG IN THE TRANSFORMER CONNECTING TRANSFORMER
Plug the transformer into the electrical outlet.
Transformer
120V-6OHz
Electrical
Outlet
Power Cable
from Face Plat_'13mer
Salt Hole
(Main)
INSTALL COVERS
After installing your water softener, replace the cov-
ers. For the UltraSoft 100, first position the main
cover on the softener. Then, set the salt hole cover
into the main cover, and lower closed. For the Ultra-
Soft 200, angle the covers so the main cover clips
onto the back first, then bring down in front and clip
on the 2 tabs inside the rim of the salt hole and lower
the salt cover closed.
RESTART THE WATER HEATER
TURN ON THE GAS (OR ELECTRIC) SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT
Your new Sears softener is now softening the water
for your household needs. However, your WATER
HEATER is filled with hard water. To have fully
soft water right away, you can drain the water heat-
er so it refills with soft water. If you don't drain the
water heater, it will take a few days before you have
fully soft water.
To drain the water heater, open a hot water faucet
and let it run until the water runs cold. Then close
the faucet.
YOUR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK IS COMPLETE.
Now go to your owner's manual and do the softener start-up steps...setting the timer, filling the
storage tank with salt, sanitizing, etc.
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