Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL U.S.A.

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1 BLENDING TANK WARRANTY... PG 2 DIMENSIONS-SPECIFICATIONS.PG 2 OPERATION... PG 3 INSTALLING... PG 3 MAINTENANCE... PG 5 REPAIR PARTS... PG 5 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL U.S.A.

2 BLENDING TANK WARRANTY SEARS BLENDING TANK FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON BLENDING TANK For one year from the date of purchase, when this blending tank is installed and maintained in accordance with our instructions, Sears will repair, free of charge, defects in material or workmanship in this blending tank. FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKS For five years from the date of purchase, Sears will furnish and install a new current model blending tank, free of charge, if the tank develops a leak. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL If you want your blending tank professionally installed, talk to your Sears Salesperson who will arrange a prompt, quality installation by Sears Authorized Installers. SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY All installation labor arranged by Sears shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade practices. Further, all installations shall comply with all local laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Customer shall also be protected, during installation, by insurance relating to Property Damage, Workman's Compensation and Public Liability. SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears merchandise involved, which warranty becomes effective the date the merchandise is installed, should the workmanship of any Sears arranged installation prove faulty within one year, Sears will, upon notice from you, cause such faults to be corrected at no additional cost to you. DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS TANK CAPACITY Gallons 17 5/8" DIA. 62 rl MAX. OPERATING PRESSURE psi WATER TEMP. RANGE F INLET-OUTLET PIPE SIZE. 3/4" Male Pipe DRAIN... s/4" Female Pipe (Drain Valve Included) IN OUT 3 1/2'"'_J ' 3 1/2"

3 WHAT A BLENDING TANK DOES A blending tank is installed in a private well water system along with a Sears Solution Dispensing System and a Clarifying Tank Filter. The Solution Dispensing System adds chlorine (household bleach), Sears Neutralizer Compound, or a mixture of both into the water to treat iron, hydrogen sulfide, acid, or combinations of these. For the chlorine and/or neutralizer compound to do a good job, it must mix and blend with the water for a short time. When the well pump is running, the solution pump is feeding the chlorine or neutralizer compound into the water system. With todays fast recovery well pumps, most water bypasses the pressure tank during peak water use times. This does not allow enough time for the chlorine and/or neutralizer compound to mix with the problem water. The blending tank, installed in the water system AFTER the pressure tank, (FIG. 1) provides the needed mixing of chlorine and/or neutralizer compound with the water. Water, along with the chlorine or neutralizer compound, enters the blending tank and sprays out in different directions through holes in the inlet tube (FIG. 2). Complete mixing takes place as the flow travels upward through the tank, to the outlet tube, and out to the house pipes. NOTE: The blending tank does not contain a bladder, or fittings for connecting an air pressure control. DO NOT USE AS A STANDARD OR CAPTIVE AIR PRESSURE TANK. Pressure Tank OUq Solution.. ~ #"' Dispensing / \ System Well Pump Blending Tank Clarifier Filter Water, Chlorine and/or Neutralizer Compound Mixes and Blends inlet Tube Well IN OUT BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE BLENDING TANK WHERE TO LOCATE THE BLENDING TANK Place in the water system AFTER the pressure tank (FIG. 1). Place as close as possible to a water drain such as a floor drain, laundry tub, sump or standpipe. DO NOT install in a place where freezing temperatures occur. Freeze damage voids the warranty by Sears, Roebuck and Co. Put the blending tank in a place water damage is least likely to occur if it develops a leak. Sears or the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage. 3

4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL THE BLENDING TANK TOOLS, PIPE, FITTINGS AND OTHER MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED (See FIG. 3) In and out pipes to the blending tank must be at least 3/4 in. size. Some local codes may tell you to use no less than 1 in. pipe size. Use copper, brass, or galvanized pipe and fittings. Some codes may also allow CPVC plastic pipe. Copper and galvanzied pipe corrode fast when connected together You can buy adaptors to go from a copper or threaded main water pipe to CPVC in and out pipe. ALWAYS install bypass shut-off valves so you can turn off water to the blending tank, but still have water in the house pipes. TOOLS NEEDED: a slip-joint pliers, a tapemeasure or rule. ALSO..for SOLDERED COPPER -- tubing cutter,, propane torch, solid-core LEAD-FREE solder and paste flux, emery cloth, sandpaper or steel wool...for THREADED PIPE -- hacksaw or pipe cutter, pipe wrenches, pipe threading tool, pipe joint compound approved for use on potable water supplies Sears has installation kits (3/4" flexible connectors) you can buy to help make installing your blending tank easier STEPS TO INSTALL..for CPVC PLASTIC -- hacksaw, adjustable wrench, solvent cement approved for use on potable water supplies, primer. Close the water supply shut-off valve at or near the pressure tank. Drain I N _-'_ BLENDING Valve \j _ TANK. Shut off the gas or electric supply to the water heater 3. Open the highest and lowest faucets in the house to let water drain from the pipes Valve / - OUT ( 4. Using FIG. 3 to guide you, put all pipe and fittings together like the typical drawings show. READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE FOL- LOWING CAUTIONS. TYPICAL SOLDERED COPPER OR CPVC PLASTIC PIPE Dutlet Valve CAUTIONS: BE SURE THE WATER SUPPLY FROM THE PRESSURE TANK GOES TO THE BLENDING TANK INLET. HEAT FROM SWEAT SOLDERING MAY DAMAGE THE TANK FII-I'INGS. DO ALL SOLDERING AWAY FROM THE TANK FITIINGS, AND DO ALL POSSI- BLE SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE TANK FITTINGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN TURNING THREAD- ED FITTINGS ONTO THE BLENDING TANK. DO NOT CROSS-THREAD. BE SURE TO HOLD THE HEX OF THE BLENDING TANK FITTING WITH A WRENCH. BE SURE TO USE TEFLON TAPE OR PIPE JOINT SEAL ON ALL OUTSIDE PIPE THREADS. continued, page 5 Union Fitting(s) as Required

5 STEPS TO INSTALL. SUPPORT IN AND OUT PIPES IN SOME MANNER TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OF THE PLUMBING OFF OF THE BLENDING TANK FITTINGS. Using pipe joint compound or Teflon tape, install the drain valve. Point the garden hose threads in the direction for easy connection of a drain hose. BE SURE TO HOLD HEX, ON BLENDING TANK DRAIN, WITH A WRENCH.. Be sure the blending tank inlet and outlet plumbing valves are open, and fully close the bypass valve. 7. WITH A HOUSE FAUCET OPEN, turn on the water supply valve and allow the blending tank to fill with water. When the tank has filled, and all air has purged from the system, close the house faucet. 8. Check your work for leaks, and repair if any are found. 9. Turn on the gas supply (or electric) to the water heater and relight the pilot. MAINTENANCE Every month or 2, as needed, purge sediments that have settled to the bottom of the tank. To do this Fasten a length of garden hose to the blending tank drain valve. Place the outlet of the hose at the floor drain. 2. Fully open the drain valve and allow water to run 1 to 2 minutes, or until water from the drain hose runs clear. 3. Close the drain valve and disconnect the garden hose. NOTE: If complete draining of the tank is necessary (to protect from freezing, to move, etc.) you may have to inject air into the tank so it will drain. To completely drain, turn off water to the blending tank and Fasten a garden hose to the drain valve and run to the floor drain.... Open the drain valve.... Disconnect outlet side plumbing at the outlet fitting.... If water does not drain from the tank, blow air (Max. 20 psi) into the outlet fitting until water runs freely from the drain hose. REPAIR PARTS MODEL NO BLENDING TANK KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Drain Valve Owners Manual Clip "--._. _)_,,,_ Body Stem _ (._(_',_,. O.Ring,F;_16e,: i.wdshxe;,13168;; O.D. Not illustrated For ease of service on the blending tank, you can take the drain valve apart. Rubber seals inside are available from most hardware stores, or from Sears. 5

6 BLENDING TANK Now that you have purchased your blending tank, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. The model number of your blending tank is found on the rating decal, near the bottom, above the tank fittings. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOL- LOWING INFORMATION: -- PART NUMBER -- MODEL NUMBER -- PART DESCRIPTION -- NAME OF ITEM All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center. If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution center for handling. When Sears arranges the installation, you can be sure the job is done right. We will arrange for professional workmanship.., and we'll take care of the entire project. What's more, during installation you get insured protection.., against property damage and also against accidents to workmen. All you have to do is talk to your Sears salesperson or call your nearest Sears store today for detailed information. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL U.S.A (12/92)