When And How To Bypass Your Water Conditioner - Culligan Medallist Series Owner's Manual

When and
How to Bypass
Your Water
Conditioner
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Normally, all water except outside lines passes through the water conditioner. There are times when
the water conditioner should be bypassed, using the Cul-Flo-Valv
You should bypass:
1. If lines to outside faucets do not bypass the water conditioner, and you do not want to waste soft
water on lawn sprinkling or other outside uses.
2. If you are going away on vacation and want to save salt by not having the unit recharge while
you're away.
Medallist Series Bypass Valve
In the back of Culligan water conditioners is a Cul-Flo-Valv Bypass. NOTE: The 3/4" Medallist bypass
valve will look different on the valve connections but function the same. To bypass unit, simply turn the
blue knob clockwise. To return to soft water service, reverse the procedure - turn the blue knob counter-
clockwise.
To BYPASS, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional
arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
To return to SERVICE, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see
directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
® Bypass, or a 3-way bypass valve.
Bypassed – Figure 14a
Soft Water – Figure 14b
About 1-1/4"
A screwdriver shank
may be used in the slot
(arrow) as a lever for
extra turning force if
needed.