Rotary valve service, Disassembly, Servicing the valve – Kenmore GENIUS II 625.34867 User Manual

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SECTION 5

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION

SB.

ROTARY VALVE SERVICE

Before working on the valve, turn off the water
supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO
RELIEVE PRESSURE:

—3 VALVE BYPASS: Close the inlet valve and open a
soft water faucet. Then close the outlet valve and open

the bypass valve.

—SEARS SPECIAL BYPASS: Slide the bypass valve
stem to bypass position. Loosen 3 hex head screws
toward the back side of the valve to allow pressure

water to bleed out. Catch water with a rag.

DISASSEMBLY

To remove a part or group of parts, refer to the valve
drawing. A common screwdriver or nut driver, Phillips
screwdriver and pliers are the only tools needed to

completely 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 the
current replacement part.

ASSEMBLY

Be sure all parts are in place and in the proper

position. Lubricate ALL o-rings and seals with FDA

approved silicone grease. To install the rotor seal, first

place the seal into the valve groove, rounded side

down (see cross-section). Apply a light coating of

silicone grease to the seal’s crossing ribs. Then,
carefully center the wear strip on the seal, and push it
downward onto the seal.

Install the nozzle and venturi seal and drain seal.
Assemble wave washer bearing, the wave washer, and
2 o-rings onto the rotor top shaft. Then center the rotor

in the valve body, on the rotor seal.

Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft.

Then install the cover holding screws. Before

tightening the screws, 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 torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40

inch pounds.

motor plate

cam & gear

switch

flow plug assembly

o-ring seals _

wave washer

bearing, wave washer -—

wear-strip

r_A,

seal

sensor
housing

See

Nozzle

assembly

service,
page 17

rotor seal

drain seal

nozzle & venturi seal

turbine support

turbine

Lubricate the gear on the motor, and the valve cam
gear with Molykote grease, or other high quality gear

lubricant.

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

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