OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 Super Capacity Genius 625.3485500 Super Capacity Genius Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before First Use of This Product. Water Softeners u Warranty u Start Up / Setting Timer u How It Works If you have questions when installing, operating or maintaining your softener, and when setting the timer, call this toll--free number...
WARRANTY 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. SECTION 1 A. B. C. D. E. SAFETY GUIDES CHECK LIST OF STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL PROGRAM THE TIMER SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT SECTION 2 A. B. A.
SECTION 1 1A. WATER SOFTENER START-UP SAFETY GUIDES s Read all steps, guides and rules carefully before installing and using your new water softener. Follow all steps exactly to correctly install. Failure to follow them could cause personal injury or property damage. Reading this book will also help you to get all of the benefits from your water softener. s Your water softener will remove hardness minerals and “clear water” iron from water, up to the limits shown on page 19.
SECTION 1 1B. WATER SOFTENER START-UP 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 numbers referred to are in the Installation Manual. 4 Is the house water flow going INTO the softener valve INLET? Trace piping to be sure. See pages 10 and 11. 4 Is the plumbing bypass valve (or 3 valves) set for SERVICE? See FIG.
SECTION 1 1C. WATER SOFTENER START-UP 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. repeatedly when the display reaches 1 using the DOWN button, or the highest hardness setting using the UP button. 1. SET PRESENT TIME OF DAY: NOTE: If the words¼ PRESENT TIME do not show in the display, press the #1 SELECT button (FIG.
SECTION 1 1C. WATER SOFTENER START-UP PROGRAM THE TIMER 2. SET WATER HARDNESS NUMBER: 3. SET RECHARGE (REGENERATION) TIME: The grains per gallon (gpg) hardness of your water supply is on your water analysis report. Be sure to enter water test results on page 2, for future reference. At the 2:00 AM RECHARGE TIME setting, the softener begins regeneration (see pages 12 and 13) at 2:00 AM, ending no later than 4:00 AM.
SECTION 1 1D. WATER SOFTENER START-UP SANITIZING THE WATER SOFTENER FIG. 2 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 shipping, storage, installing and operating, bacteria could get into the softener. For this reason, sanitizing as follows is suggested¬ when installing. Salt Hole Cover hose 1.
SECTION 1 1E. WATER SOFTENER START-UP FILL THE STORAGE TANK WITH SALT FIG. 3 ADD 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 NUGGET or PELLET water softener salt. DO NOT use rock salts, as they have dirt and sediments that will stop the softener from working.
SECTION 2 2A. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS FACE PLATE TIMER FEATURES EXTRA RECHARGE Sometimes, a manually started regeneration (recharge) may be desired, or needed. Two examples are: SALT MONITOR SYSTEM The face plate timer has a low salt monitor with an indicator light to remind you to refill the storage tank with salt. To set this monitor system: - - You have used more water than usual (guests visiting) and you may run out of soft water before the next timer started regeneration. 1.
SECTION 2 2A. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 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. PROGRAM MEMORY If electrical power to the softener goes off, the time display is blank but the face plate timer keeps the correct time for about 72 hours.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 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 thousands of tiny, plastic resin beads (FIG. 4). As hard water passes through the bed, each bead attracts and holds the hardness minerals. This is called ion-exchanging.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS SOFT WATER SERVICE AND REGENERATION © BRINING: During brining, the brine is moved from the salt storage area, into the resin tank. Inside the resin tank, brine cleans hardness minerals from the resin beads and they are discharged out the drain. How much brine is needed to clean the resin depends on: FIG. 7 WATER FLOW THROUGH THE SOFTENER IN BACKWASH - - the amount of resin in the softener, - - how fast the brine goes through the bed.
SECTION 2 2B. HOW YOUR WATER SOFTENER WORKS 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. However, you should not use HOT water, if possible, because the water heater will refill with hard water.
SECTION 3 3A. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER SALT¼ 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 every week after that. Always refill at about the #2 salt monitor level. At this level, the tank is about 1/3 full. Never let the softener use all the salt before refilling.
SECTION 3 3B. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 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. NOZZLE & VENTURI A clean nozzle and venturi (FIG. 10) is a must for the softener to work right. This small unit moves brine from the salt storage tank to the resin tank during regeneration. If it becomes plugged with sand, silt, dirt, etc.
SECTION 3 3C. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 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 — FIG. 11 DRAIN WATER FROM THE SOFTENER 1. Close the shut-off valve on the house main water pipe, near the water meter or pressure tank. 2. Open a faucet in the soft water pipes to vent pressure in the softener. 3. Refer to FIG. 12 on page 19.
SECTION 3 3D. CARE OF YOUR SOFTENER 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 does not work right, call your Sears Service Department. NOTE: 1. Also read ERROR CODE, page 11. 2.
SECTION 4 4A. OTHER THINGS TO KNOW DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATIONS FIG. 12 BYPASS VALVES A B C D E F1 F2 — Salt Tank Height Resin Tank Diameter (nominal) Resin Tank Height (nominal) Inlet-Outlet Height Overall Height Length Width Distance between inlet-outlet center lines MODEL NO. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 INCHES CM 40-1/4 9 40 41-1/2 46 19-1/2 16-1/2 3-3/8 102.2 22.7 101.6 105.4 116.8 49.5 41.9 8.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 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 REMOVE THE TOP COVER AND SALT TANK COVER 1. Does the time display show the correct time of day? 6. Is there salt in the storage tank? ----If display is blank, check power source to the softener.
SECTION 5 5A. SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 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 electronic components and circuits for correct operation. If a malfunction occurs, an error code appears in the face plate display. The chart below shows the error codes that could appear, and the possible defects for each code.
SECTION 5 5A. SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 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 steady¼ 000 if soft water is not in use (open a nearby soft water faucet to check). OTHER INFORMATION: While in this diagnostic screen, the following information is available and may be beneficial for various reasons.
SECTION 5 5A. SERVICE TECH INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL ADVANCE REGENERATION CHECK NOTE: If water system pressure is low, an elevated drain hose may cause back pressure, stopping brine draw. 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 diagnostics. 3. Again press ON/OFF-HOLD to move the softener into backwash.
SECTION 5 5B. SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION ROTARY VALVE SERVICE Before working on the valve, turn off the water supply and disconnect from electrical power. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE: Lower the cover onto the valve body and rotor shaft. Then install the cover holding screws. Before tightening the screws, install the valve cam and gear. Then, turn the rotor (clockwise only) to service position. Tighten the screws using a criss-cross pattern. If a torque wrench is available, torque to 30-40 inch pounds.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 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 enters the bottom distributor. Soft water flows back into the valve and out the valve outlet, to the house soft water pipes.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH. INFORMATION 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 brine from the salt storage tank and injects it into the resin bed via the bottom distributor. Flow continues out the top distributor and to the drain. Hard water is available at the valve outlet.
SECTION 5 SERVICE TECH INFORMATION 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 energizes the motor to return the valve to service. As the valve rotates, the position switch lever drops to open the circuit.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 PART DESCRIPTION KEY NO. NUMBER 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 Face Plate (order req’d decal) 7137688 Face Plate Decal, Mod 625.3485400 7141483 Face Plate Decal, Mod 625.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 PART DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.
SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS SEARS WATER SOFTENERS MODEL NOS. 625.3485400 AND 625.3485500 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION KEY NO. NUMBER 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 7113927 Cam and Gear 56 7142942 Clip (Drain) 57 0501228 Flow Plug 58 0900041 O-Ring, 5/8 x 13/16 59 7024160 Drain Hose Adaptor 60 0900431 Hose Clamp FY 61 7116713 Clip (2 req.) FY 62 0507369 Installation Nut (2 req.
OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NOS. 625.3483400 625.3483500 Demand Water Softeners For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am -- 7 pm, 7 days a week 1 -- 800 -- 366 -- PART (1 -- 800 -- 366 -- 7278) For in--home major brand repair service The model number of your water softener is found on the rating decal. This decal is on the rim, under the salt cover.