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Kenmore E L I T REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM 625.38556 manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER'S MANUAL E L I T Reverse Osmosis System MODEL NO. 625.385560 UltraFilter 650 I Z O O R _D _m D m i D _W _D Caution: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of this product. Questions ? Visit www.KenmoreWater.com or call toll free 1-800-426-9345 (M - F, 7 AM - 6 PM CST) Repair or Parts ? CalJ toll free[...]

  • Page 2

    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 [...]

  • Page 3

    Unpack and Check Shipment ............................................................................. 4 What Your Reverse Osmosis System Will do ............................................................... 5 Plan Your installation .................................................................................. 5-6 Overview and Site Preparati[...]

  • Page 4

    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 par[...]

  • Page 5

    Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System is a water treatment unit. It uses household water pressure to reverse a natural physical process called osmosis. Water, under pressure, is forced through a semi-permeable membrane where minerals and impurities are filtered out. Clean drinking water goes to the faucet or storage, while minerals and im[...]

  • Page 6

    Typical Under Sink Installation All install parts included in package. Drain Adapter for Reverse Osmosis Waste Water Reverse Osmosis Assembly Figure 2 Soft, Cold Water Typical Remote Installation Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Outside Faucet (]E tard Water) TO Reverse Osmosis Air Gap Faucet Soft, Hot Water Additional Parts required. Sediment Filter [...]

  • Page 7

    OVERVIEW There are seven easy steps to installing your Drinking Water system. They are as follows: STEP 1 - install Cold Water Supply fitting STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP 2 - install Drain Adapter 3 - install Reverse Osmosis Assembly 4 - install Storage Tank 5 - install Reverse Osmosis Faucet 6 - Connect Tubing 7 - Sanitize, Pressure Test, Purge S[...]

  • Page 8

    CHOOSE TYPE OF WATER FITTING TO INSTALL Locate the cold water line in the sink cabinet. It is recom- mended, but not required, that the cold water line be soft water. You can use the saddle valve provided with your unit to tap into the cold water line. See Fig. 5. Or you can purchase standard pipe fittings locally such as a com- pression fitting. T[...]

  • Page 9

    INTRODUCTION A suitable drain point is needed for the reject water from the Reverse Osmosis Filter. You have two options to choose from: * Install the Drain Adapter included with your unit See Figures 6, 7 & 8. This is used in under the sink installations. The drain adapter kit is installed onto your sink drain pipe above the P-trap. See Figure[...]

  • Page 10

    Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Soft, Cold Water Soft, Hot Water Remote Location Installation _ Sump I-F Airgap H I-1/Z' Stand pipe Airgap 1!4" RED Tubing Outside Faucet (Hard Water) Line GREEN T_lbing to Reverse Osmosis System Sediment Filter S0ft, C01d Water Heater Water Softener "" Tubinc to Airgap / %¢ ( Laundry Tub Airgap 1-1/[...]

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    INSTALL REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER ASSEMBLY The Reverse Osmosis Filter Assembly can sit upright or lay on it's side. When planning your installation, you need to allow adequate tubing lengths to be able to access the back of the Reverse Osmosis assembly in order to change the monitor battery. See Figure 11. Figure 11 INSTALL STORAGE TANK 1. Apply [...]

  • Page 12

    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: faucet • 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 th[...]

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    NOTE: If you ran the red reverse osmosis drain tubing directly to a remote drain point, disregard steps 5 and 6 and refer to instructions on page 10. 6. Mount the faucet body on to the faucet base, 1/4 turn. FAUCET ELECTRONICS The RO system will monitor the total product flow of the unit and also length of time the filters have been installed. The [...]

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    HOW TO CUT AND CONNECT THE TUBES Your Reverse Osmosis Water System includes push-in fittings for quick tubing connection. Review the follow- ing instructions before connecting the tubes in the next step. Push In Fitting_ TubeN,4K Cut tubes to length 1. Use a sharp cutter or knife to cut the end of tubing. Always cut the tubing square. See Figure 16[...]

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    water supply fitting 3/8" black tubing _ II II II 1/4" red tubing / blue tubing NOTE: Tubing lengths should allow access to the back of the assembly for servicing. 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, revi[...]

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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 Fig[...]

  • Page 17

    PRESSURE TEST THE SYSTEM NOTE: Complete the sanitizing procedures on the pre- ceding page before pressure testing. 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[...]

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    HOW YOUR REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM WORKS Introduction: Your Reverse Osmosis (RO) Drinking Water System uses your household water pressure to force water through three filters. Minerals and impurities are filtered out. Delicious tasting drinking water goes to the storage tank-ready for your use. Minerals and impu- rities are sent down the drain. The fo[...]

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    PRODUCT WATER FAUCET air @ WASTE WATER WATER iN RED "_ dgravity rain AUTOMATIC drain flow SHUTOFF control GREEN PREFILTER t_ _ t RO MEMBRANE [!1 PRODUCT WATER check valve O BLUE Jl IL POSTFILTER Reverse Osmosis Water Flow Schematic D YELLOW i D Figure 24 Water Flow Description 1. Water enters prefilter. Sand, silt and other sediments are red[...]

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    PREFILTER/POSTFILTER MAINTENANCE 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 [...]

  • Page 21

    CHANGE COLLET AND O-RING 1. Remove the collet and o-ring from the fitting with a small screwdriver. Be careful not to scratch the inter- nal walls of the collet port. See Figures 27 & 28. 2. Clean collet port, lubricate and insert the o-ring seal into the bottom of the port. See Figures 27 & 28. 3. Push the collet inward until it locks in p[...]

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    Supply water pressure limits ..................................................... 40-100 psi (280-689 kPa) Supply water temperature limits ....................................................... 40-100 °F (5-40°C) Maximum total dissolved solids (TDS) ........................................................ 2000 ppm Maximum water hardness @ 6.9 p[...]

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    Questions? Call The Kenrnore Water Line 1 =800=426=9345 or visit KenrnoreWater.corn 23[...]

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    Cause: The level of chlorine in your water supply exceeds maximum limits, and has destroyed the Reverse Osmosis mem- brane. Cause: The prefitter is no longer reducing chlorine from the water supply. iiii!ii iii i iiiiiii!!ii i iil ii ii!:: ii iii! ii iiiiiii i i ii!!iiii i i iii i!iiii iiiii i iliiiiil!i!i !i!i!i !i Cause: Postfitter expended. Caus[...]

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    / '%, 21-- 22 __2 4_---- 5 16__ _6 Manifold Housing PUSH-IN FITTINGS o-ring seal collet o©. T cZ) T 7 14 J"r i 1/4" red tubing 24 13 25 / Questions? Call The Kenmore Water Line 1-800-426-9345 or visit KenmoreWater.com 26[...]

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    Key No. Part No. Description 1 7273337 Screw (6 req'd) 2 7281330 Washer (4 req'd) 3 7273345 Automatic Shut Off Cover 4 7272658 Check Valve 5 7115432 O-ring (2 req'd) 6 7272593 Cover, PWA (includes screws) order decal below [] 7272608 Decal, PWA Cover 7 7280156 Rep'l PWA (includes screws) 8 7280164 Paddlewheel Cover (includes scr[...]

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