Plumbing Connections - Culligan Gold Series Owner's Manual

Plumbing Connections

Shipped with each softener is a Culligan
plumbing system. The bypass allows the softener to be isolated from the water service line if service
is necessary while still providing water to the home. The bypass valve can be directly plumbed into
the system, or can be connected with the following optional sweat connection kits;
P/N 01010783 1" Sweat Copper Adapter Kit
P/N 01016564 3/4" Sweat Copper Adapter Kit
P/N 01016565 3/4" Elbow Sweat Copper Adapter Kit
Caution! Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the
plumbing! Flooding could result if not done!
Caution! When making sweat connections, use care to keep heat away from the plastic
nuts used to connect the plumbing to the bypass. Damage to these components may result
otherwise.
Bypass Valve Installation
The bypass valve connects directly to the
control valve with a pair of couplings and two
assembly pins (Figure 15). Lubricate all o-rings
on the couplings with silicone lubricant.
On Soft-Minder® meter controls, the meter
replaces the coupling on the outlet side of the
control. The meter body fits in the same space
as the coupling between the control valve and
the bypass. Make sure that the arrow on the
flow meter is pointing in the direction of flow
(Figure 7).
Note: If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water meter or underground
copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut during installation of the bypass
valve, an approved grounding strap must be used between the two lines that have been cut in order
to maintain continuity. The length of the grounding strap will depend upon the number of units being
installed. In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted by the bypass
valve to maintain proper metallic pipe bonding, an approved ground clamp c/w not less than #6
copper conductor must be used for continuity. Check your local electrical code for the correct clamp
and cable size.
Figure 8a
To bypass, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops
as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 8a).
To return to service, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see directional arrow on the end of knob)
until the knob stops as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 8b).
bypass valve, which is used to connect the softener to the
®
Assembly Pin
Coupling
Figure 7
Figure 8b
Brine
Connection
Coupling
Assembly
or Meter Body
Pin
Bypass
About 1-1/4"
A screwdriver shank may be
used in the slot as a lever for
extra turning force if needed.
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