Sears 625.34823 - Manual (Page 6)

SECTION 2 BEFORE YOU START TO INSTALL
WHERE TO INSTALL THE FILTER
Think of the following points as you choose a place to
put your filter (See FIG. 1).
• 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.
A • Connect to the house main water pipe BEFORE
THE WATER HEATER. Temperature of water go­
ing through the filter must not be more than 120°F
(49°C).
. Locate the filter in the water system as shown in
FIG. 1 below. For example, a taste and odor filter
always follows a water softener, and the clarify­
ing filter is installed ahead of other filters, and the
water softener.
A • DO NOT install in a place where the filter could
freeze. Freeze damage voids the warranty by
Sears, Roebuck and Co. (See page 20).
A • Put the filter in a place water damage is least likely
to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the manufac­
turer will not repair or pay for water damage.
A • A 120V electric outlet, to plug the transformer into,
is needed within 10 feet of the filter (the filter has a
10 foot power cable). Be sure the outlet and trans­
former are in an inside place, to protect from wet
weather.
A • When installing in an outside location, you must
take the steps necessary to assure the filter, instal­
lation plumbing, and wiring, are as well protected
from the elements, contamination, vandalism, etc.,
as when installed indoors.
A • Keep the filter out of direct sunlight. The sun’s heat
can melt plastic parts.
FIG. 1
THE proper order to install water treating equipment
(Shows sequence of equipment only - seldom, if ever, would all items be needed)
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water
beater
hard water to
outside faucets
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Phosphate
Feeder
Taste &
Odor
Filter
Water
Softener
Iron
Filter Neutral­
izing Filter
Sediment
Cartric^ Filter
(optional
location)
Clarifying
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pressure or
captive air
tank
tank
Solution
Dispensing System
PLAN HOW TO INSTALL YOUR FILTER
You must first decide how to run in and out pipes to the
filter. Look at your house main water pipe at the point
you will connect the filter. Is the pipe soldered copper,
glued plastic, or threaded galvanized 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?
Now look at the common plans for in and out piping on
page 8. 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.