LEAK TEST
To check for leaks, complete
the following
steps:
CAUTION:
To avoid
water
or air pressure damage
to
softener
inner parts, and to flush pipe chips
or other residue from the water
pipes, be
sure to do the following
steps exactly
as
instructed.
1. Fully open two nearby
cold water
faucets down-
stream
from the softener.
2. Place bypass valve(s)
in "bypass"
position
(see
Figures 12 & 13). On a single valve, slide the stem
inward
to bypass.
On a 3-valve
bypass, close the
inlet and outlet valves and open the bypass valve.
3. Fully open the house main water
pipe shutoff
valve.
Observe
steady
water
flow from both open faucets.
4. Place bypass valve(s)
in SERVICE, EXACTLY as fol-
lows:
Keep soft water
faucets
open.
a. Single Bypass Valve:
Slowly, slide pull the valve
stem outward
toward
service, pausing
several times
to allow
the softener to pressurize gradually.
b. 3-Valve
Bypass: Fully close the bypass valve and
open the outlet valve.
Slowly open the inlet valve,
pausing several times to allow the softener to pres-
surize gradually.
5. After about three minutes, open a hot water
faucet
for about one minute, or until all air is expelled,
then
close.
6. Close both cold water
faucets.
7. Check your plumbing
work for leaks, and fix right
away
if any are found.
Be sure to observe
previous
caution
notes.
NOTE: If this procedure
is performed
on a new softener,
water
coming
from the taps may initially
be dis-
colored.
This normally
occurs the first time
water
runs through
the resin bed.
The discol-
ored water
is not harmful,
and the discoloration
will not last more than a few minutes.
SINGLE
BYPASS VALVE
Pull stem outward
for Service
Push inward
for Bypass
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Figure 12
3-VALVE
BYPASS
FOR SERVICE
Close bypass valve.
Open
inlet & outlet
valves.
Outlet
Valve
FOR BYPASS
Open
bypass valve.
Close inlet & outlet
valves.
Bypass
Valve
Inlet
Valve
Figure 13
Questions?
Call the Kenmore
Water
Line 1-800-426-9345
or visit www.kenmorewater.com
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