Servicing Your System; Cartridge Replacement, Cleaning And Sanitizing Procedure - Culligan Drinking Water System Owner's Manual

Service Schedule
When properly maintained, your Culligan Water Tower™ drinking water system will give you years of
dependable service. This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable treatment component, criti-
cal for the effective reduction of total dissolved solids. The product water should be tested periodi-
cally to verify the system is performing properly. Use the following as a guide to get the most out of
your system. Service frequency may vary depending on your local water conditions. High sediment,
chlorine, turbidity or hardness levels may require more frequent service.
At least once per year
Replace:
• Sediment Filter Cartridge (Item 7)
• Activated Pre-Carbon Filter Cartridge (Item 8A)
• Activated Post-Carbon (Polishing) Filter Cartridge (Item 8B)
Check:
• RO Membrane Cartridge (Item 9)
- TDS Reduction Performance
- Flow Rates - Concentrate & Product
• Flow Control (Item 6)
Clean and Sanitize the System
Use the convenient chart inside the back cover of this booklet to keep track of your system's mainte-
nance.
Equipment Needed
• Safety glasses
• Rubber gloves, sanitary
• Wash cloth, clean and lint-free
• Liquid dish soap
• Household bleach - unscented only (5-1/4% sodium hypochlorite)
• Plastic storage bag
• Manual air pump
• Plastic bucket
• Plastic bowl
• Silicone lubricant, FDA approved
Have all components and supplies on-hand and ready before beginning procedure.
A clean work area and equipment are essential to properly clean and/or sanitize the system (i.e.,
clean hands, tools, work surface and containers).
Cartridge Replacement
Culligan recommends that you have your Culligan Water Tower drinking water system serviced by
your local Culligan Man™. You can rely on his or her experience and expertise to keep your system
in top operating condition.
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