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Page 2 - WARRANTY; SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER; FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS; SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY

WARRANTY 2 SEARS RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENER FULL TEN YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For ten years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model water softener tank or salt storage drum, free of charge, if either the tank or drum develop a leak. FULL THREE YEAR ELECTRONIC...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 PAGE NO. SECTION 1 SOFTENER START UP A. SAFETY GUIDES 4 B. CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL 5 C. PROGRAM THE TIMER 6-7 D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER 8 E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT 9 SECTION 2 HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES 10-11 B....

Page 4 - WATER SOFTENER START-UP; SECTION 1; SAFETY GUIDES

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 4 1A. SAFETY GUIDES s Read all steps, guides and rules carefully be- fore installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Fail- ure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage. Reading this book will als...

Page 5 - CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 5 1B. CHECK LIST OF ALL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL Refer to the Installation Manual, part no. 7141417, for step-by-step guides. To be sure you have done all the steps to install the softener, read the following list. Page num- bers referred to are in the Install...

Page 6 - PROGRAM THE TIMER; if other than

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 6 1C. PROGRAM THE TIMER FIG. 1 When the transformer is plugged in, the model code AR31, and a test number (example: A1.0) show in the face plate display for 4 seconds. Then, 12:00 AM and PRESENT TIME begin to flash. NOTE: If AR-- shows in the display, press the UP o...

Page 7 - SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER:; For example, assume your water is 15 gpg hard and; SEE PAGES 10 AND 11 FOR OTHER FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES.

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 7 1C. PROGRAM THE TIMER 2. SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER: n Press the #1 SELECT button once to display 15 (flashing) and HARDNESS. The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water sup- ply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test results on page 2...

Page 8 - SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER; hold for; You can sanitize the softener; out; salt in the storage tank.; ADD WATER

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 8 1D. SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER Care is taken at the factory to keep your water softener clean and sanitary. Materials used to make the softener will not infect or contaminate your water supply, and will not cause bacteria to form or grow. However, during shippi...

Page 9 - FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT; Be sure to set the; ADD SALT; You have now finished the water softener start up.; After the sanitizing recharge, on

WATER SOFTENER START-UP SECTION 1 9 1E. FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT Brine (salt dissolved in water) is needed for each and every regeneration. The water for making brine is metered into the salt storage tank by the softener. However, you must keep the tank filled with salt. Fill the tank with NU...

Page 10 - HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS; SECTION 2; FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES; EXTRA RECHARGE; You can start a regeneration right away, or you; NOW; hold; TONIGHT

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SECTION 2 10 2A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are : - - You have used more water than usual (guests visiting) and you may run out of soft water before the next time...

Page 11 - TANK LIGHT; FLOW RATE; soft

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SECTION 2 11 2A. FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES TANK LIGHT To light the inside of the salt storage tank, press the TANK LIGHT button on the face plate. Press the same button again to turn the light off, or it will go off automatically in 4 minutes. WATER FLOW RATE THROUGH TH...

Page 12 - SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION; SERVICE; REGENERATION; WATER FLOW THROUGH THE

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SECTION 2 12 2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION SERVICE When the softener is giving you soft water, it is called “Service”. During service, hard water comes from the house main water pipe into the softener. Inside the softener resin tank is a bed made up of thousan...

Page 14 - AUTOMATIC BYPASS; RECHARGE TONIGHT

HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SECTION 2 14 2B. SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION AUTOMATIC BYPASS During the brining, brine rinse and backwash cycles of regeneration, HARD water goes through the softener valve and to the house pipes. If a faucet is opened, hard water is there for your needs. Howev...

Page 15 - CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER; SECTION 3; SALT; Always refill; PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR SALT FILLING DIRECTIONS.; BE SURE TO RESET THE SALT MONITOR, PAGE 10.; Do not try to; SALT BRIDGE

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SECTION 3 15 3A. SALT ¼ REFILLING STORAGE TANK/BREAKING A SALT BRIDGE WHEN TO REFILL WITH SALT: The Salt Monitor System (see page 10) will turn on the low salt light to warn you when to refill with salt. Check for a low salt light a few weeks after you install the softener, and...

Page 16 - KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN; COVERS; Do not lose the large o-ring; ten and break the cap or housing.; CLEANING THE NOZZLE &; IRON FROM THE RESIN BED

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SECTION 3 16 3B. KEEPING THE WATER SOFTENER CLEAN COVERS To keep your new Sears water softener looking nice, apply a coat of paste wax and repeat once a year. When dusty, wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it sparkling. NOTE: Never use cleaners having ammonia or abra- sives. The...

Page 17 - KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING; DRAIN WATER FROM THE; Do not allow the softener’s weight to rest on

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SECTION 3 17 3C. KEEP THE SOFTENER FROM FREEZING If the softener is installed where it could freeze (summer cabin, lake home, etc.), you must drain all water from it to stop possible freeze damage. To drain the softener — 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe...

Page 18 - HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST; does not work right, call your Sears Service Department.; not; PROBLEM

CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SECTION 3 18 3D. HELPFUL HINTS CHECKLIST ... TO HELP YOU SAVE MONEY If your water softener fails to work, make the following easy checks. Often, you will find what’s wrong yourself and you won’t have to call and wait for service. If, after making the checks, your softener still...

Page 19 - OTHER THINGS TO KNOW; SECTION 4; DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS; BYPASS VALVES; TIMER AR CODE AR31; WATER SUPPLY TO WATER SOFTENER

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW SECTION 4 19 4A. DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS FIG. 12 BYPASS VALVES INCHES CM A Salt Tank Height 40-1/4 102.2 B Resin Tank Diameter (nominal) 9 22.7 C Resin Tank Height (nominal) 40 101.6 D Inlet-Outlet Height 41-1/2 105.4 E Overall Height 46 116.8 F 1 Length 19-1/2 49.5 F 2 Width ...

Page 20 - SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION; SECTION 5; TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION SECTION 5 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Keep this manual with your water softener. If repairs are needed, the service technician must have the information on the following 8 pages. For telephone assistance, call toll free, 1--800--426--9345. ALWAYS MAKE THESE INITIAL CHECKS FIRST 1. D...

Page 21 - SERVICE TECH INFORMATION; MOST LIKELY; PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING ERROR CODE FROM FACE PLATE:; error code; POSITION SWITCH STATUS:

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION SECTION 5 21 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS The face plate computer has a self-diagnostic function for the electrical system (except input power and water meter). The computer monitors the elec- tronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a...

Page 22 - VALVE POSITION INDICATORS:; INDICATOR; Fill; AR31 does show; BE SURE

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION SECTION 5 22 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING WATER METER TURBINE: With soft water in use, the turbine flow rate display continually repeats a 000 to 199 count for each gallon of water passing through the turbine. The display will remain a steady ¼ 000 if soft water is not in use (open ...

Page 23 - MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION SECTION 5 23 5A. TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK This check verifies proper operation of the valve motor, brine tank fill, brine draw, regeneration flow rates, and other controller functions. Always make the initial checks, and the manual initiated diagnost...

Page 24 - ROTARY VALVE SERVICE; turn off the water; Loosen; DISASSEMBLY

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION SECTION 5 24 5B. 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 ...

Page 25 - C .. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE; SERVICE CYCLE

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION SECTION 5 25 5C .. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE SERVICE CYCLE Hard water enters the valve inlet port. Internal valve porting routes the water down and out the top distributor, into the resin tank. Hard water is softened as it passes through the resin bed, then enter...

Page 26 - C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE; BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES

SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION SECTION 5 26 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE BRINING AND BRINE RINSE CYCLES After fill, timer/switch action allows the motor to turn the rotor and disc into BRINING position. Water flow is directed to the nozzle. Suction, created by the nozzle and venturi, draws b...

Page 27 - FAST RINSE CYCLE

SERVICE TECH INFORMATION SECTION 5 27 5C. WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER VALVE FAST RINSE CYCLE During FAST RINSE, the rotor & disc is positioned so water flow enters the resin tank through the top distributor, and exits through the bottom distributor, to the drain. The electronic timer again e...

Page 28 - REPAIR PARTS; SECTION 6; SEARS WATER SOFTENERS

REPAIR PARTS SECTION 6 28 SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 7137604 Cover (main) 2 7137612 Salt Hole Cover 3 7118333 Wire Harness (switch) 4 7084330 Power Cord (transformer) 5 7144986 Timer Repl. (PWA) 6 7137638 7137688 7141483 Face Plate ...

Page 31 - PARTS LIST; BYPASS INSTALLATION VALVE

REPAIR PARTS SECTION 6 31 SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 PARTS LIST KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 50 7131755 Screw, #6-20 x 7/8 (2 req.) 51 7133008 Motor (incl. 2 ea. of Key No. 50) 52 0900857 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8 (2 req.) 53 7117808 Motor Plate 54 0503288 Bearing 55 71...

Page 32 - Product Type

7137573 (4/94) Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. OWNER’S MANUAL Demand Water Softeners The model number of your water softener is found on the rating de- cal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover. When requesting service or ordering parts, always provide the followin...