Culligan equipment. This publication is written specifically for these individuals and is intended for their use. We encourage Culligan users to learn about Culligan products, but we believe that product knowledge is best obtained by consulting with your Culligan dealer. Untrained individuals who use this manual assume the risk of any resulting property damage or personal injury.
Performance Data Sheets are included in this manual for various Culligan Platinum Plus Series Softener models. Refer to the Performance Data Sheet for your specific softener, as there are slight differences between the models. The softener warranty is located on page 55 of this Owner’s Guide.
10” Model 1 1/4” 5-cycle Control Valve Reinforced Thermoplastic Overall Conditioner Height 62 in Media Tank Design Quadra-Hull ® Media Tank Dimensions 10 x 54 in (Dia x Ht) Salt Storage Tank 18 x 43 in Dimensions (Dia x Ht) Exchange Media, Type and Cullex Media, 1.5 ft...
Products manufactured and marked by Culligan International Company (Culligan) and its affiliates are protected by patents issued or pending in the United States and other countries. Culligan reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice. Culligan, Aqua-Sensor, Tripl-Hull, Flo-Pak and Soft-Minder are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.
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It’s All So Easy, So Economical, So Efficient, So Enjoyable! Kind To Skin And Complexion Soft water will help prevent red, itchy or dry skin because there are no hardness impurities to cause soreness, no soap curd to coat the skin. Shaving is easier, smoother - either with blade or electric shaver.
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Softened water is not recommended for house plants because a build-up of sodium in the soil may interfere with efficient absorption of water by the plant root system. Additional information may be obtained from your independently operated Culligan dealer.
Some localities have corrosive water. A softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed warranty disclaims liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures or appliances. If you suspect corrosion, your Culligan Man has equipment to control the problem. Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in four general types: 1.
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The Culligan Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, (A) the Control Valve, (B) the Mineral Tank, and (C) the Brine System. Process A. The exclusive Culligan control valve automatically performs a variety of tasks that are necessary C.
Regeneration. However, if the iron content of the water to be softened is zero, and the hardness level is less than 20 gpg, Culligan has developed a new set of regeneration times geared to reducing salt and water usage. These times are defined under a new operating mode coined “Efficiency Mode”.
Preparation Component Description The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of three cartons. Remove all components from their cartons and inspect them before starting installation. Control Valve Assembly - Includes the 5-cycle regeneration control valve and the Accusoft Plus Microprocessor.
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Dissolved Iron, Particulate Iron, Organic Bound Iron and Bacterial Iron. Hardness sample kits are available through your local Culligan dealer. Pressure - If pressure exceeds 125 psi (860 kPa), install a pressure reducing valve (see materials checklist).
Installation Note: Read this section entirely before starting the installation. Follow all applicable plumbing and electrical codes. With the exception of media containers, open the remaining containers, remove all the components, and inspect them before starting installation. Placement Refer to figure 1 for system placement. •...
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Install the outlet manifold into the tank (Figure 2). Cover the top of the manifold with a clean rag. Using a large-mouth funnel, load the Culligan underbedding through the top of the tank. Caution! DO NOT allow the outlet manifold to move when loading the media.
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Installation Mount the Control Valve (cont.) See Figure 4 for a visual on mounting the control valve to the tank. • • • • • • • • • • • Remove and discard the protective cover in the tank neck. Install the inlet strainer making sure to thread the strainer in until it bottoms out on the thread.
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Flow Control Eductor Nozzle Listed below is the recommended eductor nozzle to be used at various salt dosages. Tank Injector 10 x 54 1 - white 12 x 52 1 - white 14 x 65 4 - green 16 x 65 4 - green Table 2 - Flow Restrictors Refer to Figure 6 for a visual on changing the eductor nozzle and the backwash flow control.
• Plumbing Connections Shipped with each softener is a Culligan the 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. See the parts list for connectors that are available.
Drain Line Connection Refer to Table 3, for drain line length and height limitations. • Remove 1/2” pipe clamp from the small parts pack included with the control. • Route a length of 1/2” drain line from the drain elbow to the drain. •...
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Brine Valve “A” Dimension (cont.) The Culligan Platinum Plus Series serve as a backup refill shutoff in the event of a failure, such as a power outage when in the refill position. The float level should be set based on the salt dosage setting.
Connect the Brine Line • Measure a length of brine line sufficient to reach from the brine tank to the brine fitting, with no sharp bends. For easier access to the float it is recommended to add an extra four feet (1.3 meters) of length to the brine line.
If you live in an area where power outages occur with a regular frequency, a battery backup option is available for ensuring that the time of day is properly maintained. Contact your Culligan Dealer for more information.
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The Culligan AccuSoft Plus circuit board controls all the softener functions. These settings are ® ® programmed at the time of installation. The following is a list of all the microprocessor functions in the event that any of the settings need to be adjusted.
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Programming • (cont.) • • • • Regeneration Interval - This setting is used to set the days between regeneration in time clock mode. It is also active in meter or Aqua-Sensor ® time clock backup DIP switch # 10 is set to on. The display will show “REGEN”...
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• Efficiency Mode (flow meter only) - Efficiency mode will only be active if the conditions as explained earlier are met (Not available if DIP switch #6 or DIP switch #9 are on). The “EFFICIENCY MODE” Icon will be displayed with a default of “YES”. Toggle between “YES”...
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Programming • (cont.) • • • • Salt Dosage - This setting is used to set the salt dosage. The display will first show “dOSAGE” for two seconds and then display the default (or previously programmed value). The proper units (lbs or kg) will appear according to dip # 7 setting (English/Metric). Adjust the salt dosage with the “Up”...
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• Total Capacity Set Point (Max Capacity) - This setting is used to program a value that corresponds to the maximum capacity that can be expected from a unit before it is completely exhausted. If the unit reaches this set point an immediate regeneration will occur .
Statistic The statistical functions are reached by pressing the “Information” key. Repetitive presses of the “Statistics” key will cycle through the standard statistics mode until cycled back to time of day Functions display. Once either of the Information menus is entered the information shown for each display is outlined below: •...
Regeneration There are several conditions that will cause the control to trip a regeneration. The “REGEN” enunciator will light when the control has signaled for a regeneration. The “REGEN” enunciator will flash while the control is in regeneration. The following are conditions that will call for regeneration: When the Soft-Minder meter has recorded the passage of a predetermined number of...
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Sanitize the unit as you leave the installation site (See Sanitizing Procedure). Note: Unplugging the Culligan Platinum Plus Series water softener will not affect any of the control settings (The control must be plugged in for at least 10 minutes.). Once programmed in, the settings will be stored indefinitely.
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Recommended Aqua-Sensor • Close the main water supply valve. • Install the sensor probe into the tank but do not connect the sensor to the control at this time. • Set the Bypass Valve to the bypass position. • Ensure that all faucets at the installation site are closed. •...
“bridging”. Regardless of what type of salt is used, we recommend Culligan Brand Salt as suggested by your Culligan Dealer. He or she is the expert and can provide you with the best product for your Culligan Water Conditioner.
To do this, put the unit on bypass as indicated on page 34. Then, call your Culligan dealer to have your system sanitized before it is placed back into service.
To Clean Out the Salt Storage Tank Cleaning of A periodic clean-out of the Salt Storage Tank is necessary to keep your Culligan Water Conditioner at peak operating efficiency. Do it at least every 2 years when the salt supply is low.
Caution! Hazard from toxic fumes! Chlorine bleach and common iron control chemicals may generate toxic fumes when mixed. • If the unit uses Culligan Sofner-gard hydrosulfite, sodium bisulfite, or any other reducing agent, disconnect the device feeding the chemical(s) and manually regenerate the unit before sanitizing.
Guests, family additions, new water-using appliances, etc., all will result in more water usage and will require more capacity from your conditioner. You can reprogram your recharging schedule by following the directions on pages 18 - 23. Call your Culligan dealer for advice and save a service call.
If the error was not fixed, the board will re- display the error code. If the error code does not reset please contact your local Culligan Dealer. For additional troubleshooting or service needs, please contact your local Culligan Dealer.
Bypass When and How to Bypass Your Water Conditioner Normally, all water except outside lines passes through the water conditioner. There are times when the water conditioner should be bypassed, using the Bypass Valve. You should bypass: Bypass Valve To bypass the valve, turn bypass knob on both sides of the valve to bypass position (see figures 13 and 14).
Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions. The substances reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water. Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions. The substances reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water. Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions. The substances reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water. Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions. The substances reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water. Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions. The substances reduced by this system are not necessarily in your water. Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
Culligan water softeners are designed to work with any salt of good quality, although it is recommended that you ask your local Culligan Man for his suggestion on the best type and grade of salt to use in this softener.
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Table 4 - Maximum Allowable Drain Line Length Operating 0ft (0m) 2ft (0.6m) Pressure 30psi 60 ft 50 ft (210 kPa) (18 m) (15 m) 40 psi 100 ft 90 ft (279 kPa) (30 m) (27 m) 50 psi 145 ft 115 ft (349 kPa) (41 m)
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Item No. Part No. Description 01-0166-18 Tank Assembly, 10” w/ Fillport, Complete 01-0171-92 Tank Assembly, 12” w/ Fillport, Complete, Less Media 01-0171-94 Tank Assembly, 14” w/ Fillport, Complete, Less Media 01-0171-96 Tank Assembly, 16” w/ Fillport, Complete, Less Media 01-0163-52 Tank Assembly, 10”...
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Parts List 16” and 18” Brine Systems Item Part No. Description 01-0187-05 Brine System, 250 lb 01-0187-15 Brine System, 375 lb 01-0187-09 Replacement Tank, 250 lb 01-0187-16 Replacement Tank, 375 lb 01-0187-04 Cover, 250 lb 01--0187-17 Cover, 375 lb 01-0187-07 Salt Plate, 250 lb 01-0187-13 Salt Plate, 375 lb...
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Item Part No. Description 01-0187-06 Brine Valve 01-0187-10 BLFC Elbow - 0.45 gpm 01-0187-11 BLFC Elbow - 0.8 gpm Parts List Brine Valve...
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Parts List 24” Brine System Item Part No. Description 01-0187-20 Brine System, 650 lb 01-0187-18 Replacement Tank, 650 lb 01-0187-14 Cover, 650 lb 01-0189-09 Salt Plate, 650 lb 01-0187-08 Brine Chamber 01-0187-06 Brine Valve...
Front View of Interface Configuration Dip Switch - 7125 Softener Setting: 1-off, 2-on Rear View of Interface Circuit Board Green Power 2.5V Black Power 24V White Flow Meter Sensor Motor and power wires are not polarity sensitive Circuit Board Reset Switch Rear View of HH24 Circuit Board Motor...
Records and Important Data on Your Water Conditioner Data It is advisable to have the salesperson or installer fill in the information below for your future reference. If this has not been done, please ask for it, as it is necessary if you contact your dealer.
If a part described above is found defective within the specified period, you should notify your independently operated Culligan dealer and arrange a time during normal business hours for the dealer to inspect the water conditioner on your premises. Any part found defective within the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced by the dealer.
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