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OWNER'S MANUAL
Osmosis
MODEL NO. 625.381560
UltraFilter 450
Caution:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
• Warranty
instructions before first use of this product.
• Installation
Questions ?
• How ItWorks
Visit www.KenmoreWater.com
• Care Of
or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F,7AM - 8 PM CST)
• Specifications
Repair or Paris ? Call toll free 1=800469=4663
See back cover for other Sears service numbers. • Repair Parts
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ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this Reverse Osmosis System fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1=800=4=MY-HOME to arrange for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty does not include filter cartridges or the Reverse Osmosis membrane, which are expendable items. This warranty applies only
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Unpack and Check Shipment ............................................................................. 4 What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will do ............................................................... 5 Plan Your installation .................................................................................. 5-6 Overview and Site Preparation ........................................................................... 7 Step lqnstall Supply Water Fitting ..................................
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INSPECT SHIPMENT Your Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System is shipped complete in one carton. Remove all items from your shipping carton. Check all items against the packing list below. Note any items lost or damaged in shipment. Note any damage to the shipping carton. Refer to the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual for the part names and numbers of missing or damaged items. If problems exist, refer to the website or the toll free number listed throughout this manual. Keep t
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Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System is a The postfilter reduces any tastes and/or odors that may water treatment unit. It uses household water pressure to remain in the water, after passing through the RO mem- reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water, brane, and just before going to the RO faucet. To prevent water waste, an automatic shutoff valve closes when the under pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable membrane where minerals and impurities are filtered RO
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Typical Under Sink Installation All install parts included in package. _ _ ii ii .... :_ _:-"_ _ _'X_ / Drain Adapter i'__', _ /1_ for Reverse Cold Water Supply WatorOSm°sis Waste Reverse Osmosis .... , .... Assembly j/J ! ! Sink Drain P-_lrap \_ Figure 2 Typical Remote Installation Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Outside Faucet To (ttard Water) Reverse Osmosis Soft, Cold Water [ Air Gap Faucet Line Soft, ttot Water Soft, Cold // Sediment Water to // Filter RO System // Reverse Osmosis System I Stor
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OVERVIEW There are seven easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows: STEP 1 - install Cold Water Supply fitting STEP 2 - install Drain Adapter STEP 3 - install Reverse Osmosis Assembly STEP 4 - install Storage Tank STEP 5 - install Reverse Osmosis Faucet STEP 6 - Connect Tubing STEP 7 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge System These steps are explained in detail over the next few pages. Figure 4 it is recommended to read through the entire manual before beginning your
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CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTING TO 6. Do not connect the tubing to the fitting at this time. This will occur later in the installation. INSTALL Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. It is recom- NOTE: Once the saddle valve is installed, the nut near mended, but not required, that the cold water line be soft the handle may need to be tightened to prevent possi- water. You can use the saddle valve provided with your ble leaks. unit to tap into the cold water line. See Fig. 5. Or you can pur
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INTRODUCTION Under The Sink Installation A suitable drain point is needed for the reject water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options to Single trap Double Trap choose from: * Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit See Figures 6, 7 & 8. This is used in under the sink Drain installations. The drain adapter kit is installed onto _J Adapter your sink drain pipe above the P-trap. See Figure 6. Use another existing drain in your home This is usually used in remote location t
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Outside Faucet Outside Faucet (!tard Water) BLUE Tubing to Reverse (Hard Water) Osmosis Air Soft, Cold Water Gap Faucet Soft, Hot Water GREEN Tubing to Sediment Reverse Filter Osmosis Remote Location System Reverse Osmosis Installation System I YELLOW Tubing to -lankStorage I Storage _12mk Water Meter Water Heater 1!4" RED Tubing Valve c_ Sump Figure 9 Airgap 1-1/2" Airgap 1q/2" Floor Laundry Tub Drain Standpipe Airgap Figure 10 INSTALL A REMOTE DRAIN POINT AND AIR GAP To install a remote drain
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INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER Hanger Washe_ (2) :: ASSEMBLY The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly is mounted on Screw (2) hanger washers. The hanger washers allow you to lift the filter assembly from the washers without any hardware removal. When planning your installation, you need to leave room for changing filters. See Figure 11. Complete the following steps to install your Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Locate mounting slots on back of the assembly. See 15-1/2" Minim
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SELECT LOCATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS FAUCET MOUNTING HOLE You will need to select the location of the Reverse Osmosis Faucet. You have three options to choose from: I • Use the existing sink top hole for the spray hose or soap dispenser (Must be 1-1/4" in diameter) Drill a new hole in the sink Drill a new hole in the countertop next to the sink . Determine where you are going to install your Reverse black Osmosis Faucet. 2. Check to ensure the Reverse Osmosis faucet will mount flat against the mou
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5. Locate the 1/4" red tubing. One end is connected to the RO Filter assembly. See Figure 21. Locate the loose end. A. Route red tube through countertop to faucet. B. Cut the loose end of the red tube square and to length. See Figure 21. NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servicing, if tubing lengths are shortened for nearer appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assembly on the hanger washers for service. C. insert all the way onto
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HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Your Reverse Osmosis Water System includes push-in Push In FittingN,. _ Foam Plug fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the follow- \ ing instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Cut tubes to length 1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing. Remove and Discard Foam Plugs Always cut the tubing square. See Figure 17. Figure 16 2. inspect the end (about 1") of the tubing to be sure there are no nicks, scratches or other rough s
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NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow for the removal of the assembly from the hanger washers for servic- ing. If tubing lengths are shortened for nearer appearance, it may be necessary to keep the assem- bly on the hanger washers for service. NOTE: Codes in the state of Massachusetts require installation by a licensed plumber and do not permit the use of saddle valves. If you live in the state of Massachusetts, review plumbing code 248-CMR of 3/8" black water supply the Commonwealth of Massachusett
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SANITIZE THE SYSTEM Sanitizing is recommended immediately after installation of the Reverse Osmosis system. It's also recommended after servicing inner parts. It is important that the person installing or servicing the system have clean hands while handling inner parts of the system. Complete the following steps to sanitize the system. See Figure 22. 1. Turn off the water supply to the Reverse Osmosis sys- tem. 2. Open the Reverse Osmosis faucet, if the tank is not // 1/ already empty, allow the
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PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM Reverse" Osmosis NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the pre- Faucet ceding page before pressure testing. kitchen faucet _ _\ To pressure test the system, complete the following steps. 1. Turn the handle of the saddle valve counterclockwise to open the valve. See Fig. 23. 2. Open the water supply valve to the Reverse Osmosis System. See Figure 23. 3. Open the main water supply valve and several house faucets. This will purge air from the house plumbing and system
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HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS Reverse Osmosis Faucet: The sink or countertop faucet Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking has a hand operated knob to access drinking water. See Water System uses your household water pressure to Figure 24. An air-gap is built into the faucet drain water force water through three filters. Minerals and impurities connection to comply with plumbing codes. See Figure are filtered out. Delicious tasting drinking water goes to 24. the storage tank-re
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PRODUCT WATER FAUCET air @ PRODUCT WATER gravity drain WASTE WATER AUTOMATIC drain flow check SHUTOFF control valve WATER o_ IN GREEN PREFILTER POSTFILTER IL i D RED _ YELLOW "_ RO MEMBRANE D D B] Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic Figure 24 Water Flow Description 1. Water enters prefilter. Sand, silt and other sediments are reduced. Chlorine is also reduced. 2. Water leaves prefilter and proceeds to the Reverse Osmosis Cartridge. 3. Water enters the Reverse Osmosis membrane. Dissolved solids
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PREFILTER/POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE Cover NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery, prefilter and postfilter cartridges at least every 6 months of prod- uct water use. Replace more often if they begin to plug with sediments. The prefilter and postfilter are replaceable sediment car- tridges with activated carbon in its composition. See Figure 25. You must periodically replace the prefilter and postfilter cartridge. This will protect the RO membrane from being destroyed by chlorine. It will al
