Install single bypass valve (coni.), Install holding clips, Figure 8 – Kenmore 625.3835 User Manual

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INSTALL SINGLE BYPASS VALVE (coni.)

Before installing the bypass valve and/or installation

adaptors, make sure that the turbine and support are

firmly in place inside the softener valve’s outlet port.

Turbine

Support

Valve Outlet

Turbine

Figure 7

INSTALL HOLDING CLIPS

Bypass Valve or

Plastic Clip

into groove in

bypass or adaptor

Figure 8

ALTERNATE BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION

If connecting to floor

level plumbing, install

the bypass valve turned

downward, as shown.

ASSEMBLE INLET AND OUTLET PLUMBING

Measure, cut (thread if needed) and put together all

pipe and fittings up to the main water pipe. Make sure

that the incoming water supply pipe goes to the valve

inlet side.

CAUTION: Never solder fittings while connected to

nonmetallic parts. Wait until soldered pipe

has cooled before connection. See Fig. 10.

CAUTION: Be careful when putting pipe fittings togeth­

er. Do not cross thread, and do not over­

tighten.

4. Solder.

NOTE: To be certain

that heat will not

travel down the pipe

and into the bypass

valve or installation

adaptors, wrap the

bottom of the pipe

and the bypass valve

with a wet rag.

Incoming

Hard

Water

1. Cut pipe to

correct length

Solder. When

cool, do step 3.

Put threaded

adaptor

into

bypass valve

port.

Figure 10

Figure 9

Questions? Call the Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit www.kenmorewater.com

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