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  • Page 1 C100 MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The Culligan C100 Water Treatment System provides exceptional quality and great tasting water with every use. INTRODUCTION Carefully read and follow all instructions to ensure proper and efficient operation of your C100 Water Treatment System. Contact Culligan or an Authorized Culligan Dealer if you have any questions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Free Standing Draining Procedure ......... 40 • Installation Instructions ............42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • Power Troubleshooting ............45 • Dispense Troubleshooting ............48 • Cold Water Troubleshooting ..........59 • Hot Water Troubleshooting ........... 60 C100 Manual Page 3 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 4: Safety Alert Symbols

    (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. Use only Culligan supplied power cord. Never use extension cords or power strips to connect unit. Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged. Always unplug from power supply prior to servicing.
  • Page 5 TIP HAZARD. Dispenser could tip or fall causing serious injury. Always install unit on a firm, flat, and level surface and secure the C100 Water Treatment System to the base cabinet with the screw provided to lock the components together. Secure unit to cabinet, wall, or floor if needed.

  • Page 6: Features And Benefits

    Ambient, Cold and Hot Water Selections to meet a wide range of customer demands. High Volume Storage and Water Capacity C100 Water Treatment Systems have 2 Litre (0.44 Gallon) Cold Tank and 1.5 Litre (0.33 Gallon) Hot Tank. BioCote®Anti-Microbial Protection Certain plastic, silicon, and painted surfaces surrounding the dispensing areas and drip tray are infused with an exclusive additive called BioCote®.

  • Page 7: Certifications

    Intertek Labs (ETL) Certified the C100 Water Treatment System to ANSI/UL 399 Standard for Drinking Water Coolers. BPA Free - Culligan tests for BPA and declares that all of its products are Bisphenol-A FREE and contain no harmful BPA plastics.
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Culligan C100 Mini C100 Mini 100-M F-100-M-HC-TT-CS-WLT – Hot and Cold F-100-M-CA-TT-CS-WLT – Cold and Ambient Culligan C100 Free Standing C100 Free Standing 100-FS F-100-FS-HC-TT-CS-WLT – Hot and Cold F-100-FS-CA-TT-CS-WLT – Cold and Ambient SPECIFICATIONS ITEM C100 Mini...
  • Page 9 C100 TOTAL 600 Watts 5.75 PRODUCT DIMMENSIONS ITEM C100 Mini C100 Free Standing 345 mm x 367 mm x 450 mm 345 mm x 367 mm x 1022 mm Width/Depth/Height (13.58” x 14.45” x 17.74”) (13.58” x 14.45” x 40.24”)

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C100 Manual Page 10 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 11: Service Requirements

    WARNING! Read and understand the contents of this manual before attempting to service C100 Water Treatment System. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in death, serious personal injury, or severe property damage. Only trained and qualified technicians should attempt to install, maintain, or service Culligan Equipment.

  • Page 12: Installation Rail

    ALWAYS USE INSTALL RAIL. It is required to use an installation rail for the installation of any Culligan Water Treatment System. Failure to use an installation rail can result in damage due to excessive pressures over a prolonged period of time and no additional leak protection.

  • Page 13: Hot Tank Operation

    HOT TANK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION All Culligan Hot Tanks have a built-in Vent or HOT TANK Expansion Chamber in the top of the tank except for C1000GF units. OUTLET TUBE The Vent Chamber allows for expansion of the water when it is heated.

  • Page 14: Heater Circuit

    HEATER CIRCUIT C100 Manual Page 14 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 15: Resetting The Hot Tank Overheat (High Limit Safety)

    Red Heater and Compressor Switch must be in the OFF position O=OFF Unplug the Power Cord from rear of C100 Water Treatment System. Free Standing Model: Remove the Lower Front Panel by removing the Phillips Head Screws underneath the Lower Front Panel.
  • Page 16 Plug in the Power Cord. Make sure the Hot and Cold Tanks are filled with water BEFORE turning on the Red Heater and Compressor Switch. Verify the cooler is fully operational before installing it at the customers’ site. C100 Manual Page 16 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 17: Hot Tank Descaling

    3. Connect descaling cartridge to the inlet water supply and connect to inlet bulkhead fitting on the back of the C100 Water Treatment System. Turn on Water Supply. 4. Select Hot Water and depress the Main Dispensing Button on the Front Control Panel until descaling solution (cloudy water) comes out of the faucet.
  • Page 18 6. Allow descaling solution to remain in the Hot Tank and sub tank for 15 minutes (length of time may vary depending on water conditions). 7. Place a pitcher, catch basin or other container under the faucet of the C100 Water Treatment System.

  • Page 19: Recommended Stock Holding (Consumables)

    RECOMMENDED STOCK HOLDING (CONSUMABLES) Culligan technical manuals cover voltages of both 120v and 220v for all our markets. Please ensure that you carefully read the information in this manual and for any parts specific to any market, refer to your technical agreement or specific part listing.
  • Page 20 C100 MINI DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST Yellow = Consumables Green = Recommended spare Wetted Parts parts C100 Manual Page 20 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 21 Recommend stocking 2 each for every 10 units purchased Drip Tray Grill Charcoal Recommend stocking 5 each for every 10 units purchased Drip Tray Grill – Blue Recommend stocking 5 each for every 10 units purchased C100 Manual Page 21 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 22 Filter Bracket Counter Top Only 2 Litre Cold Tank Countertop Only Front Upper Drip Tray Insert Panel - when purchasing, also request Hot Water Caution Label LP-7169 to adhere to front of this Panel. C100 Manual Page 21 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 23 Front Upper Insert Panel - Charcoal Front upper Insert Panel – Blue Silicon Button Key mat Button PCB Insert Panel - Silver C100 Label – Front Upper Insert Panel Unit Rubber Feet – Counter Top Only Bottom Panel Counter Top Only...
  • Page 24 John Guest P/N PE-08-BI-1000F-B 5/16” X ¼” Reducing Elbow John Guest P/N PI211008S 1/4” Union Elbow John Guest P/N P10308S ¼” Union Tee John Guest P/N P10208S Plastic PCB Support Not Shown Wire Harness Set C100 Manual Page 23 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 25 Not Shown Solenoid Valve Harness 1000mm Wire Connector between Hot Tank and Not shown Thermostat Power Cord EU – 220V / 50Hz Power Cord UK – 220V / 50Hz Not Shown Power Cord US – 120V / 60Hz C100 Manual Page 24 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 26: Free Standing Exploded Diagram And Parts List

    C100 FREE STANDING EXPLODED DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Wetted Parts C100 Manual Page 25 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 27 Recommend stocking 2 each for every 10 units purchased Faucet Assembly Recommend stocking 2 each for every 10 units purchased Natural Faucet O-Ring – Silicon White Recommend stocking 2 each for every 10 units purchased C100 Manual Page 26 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 28 Label LP-7169 to adhere to front of this Panel. Hot Water Caution Label – Adhere to Front 13.1 Upper Drip Tray Insert Panel. Front PCB Cover Front Upper Insert Panel - Charcoal Front upper Insert Panel – Blue C100 Manual Page 27 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 29 Silicon Button Key mat Button PCB Insert Panel - Silver C100 Label – Front Upper Insert Panel Side Panel - Free Standing Only Side Panel Plastic Handle - Free Standing Only Front Lower Panel Free Standing Only Front Lower Insert Panel - Charcoal...
  • Page 30 Back Panel Free Standing Only Cold Tank Thermostat 36.1 Cold Adjustment Cover Label 2 Litre Cold Tank Free Standing Only 38.2 Plastic PCB Support Power Transformer 230V / 50Hz Power Transformer 120V / 60Hz C100 Manual Page 29 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 31 2.8” Filter Clip for In-Line Filter shown 3” Filter Clip for In-Line Filter Power Cord EU – 220V / 50Hz Power Cord UK – 220V / 50Hz Shown Power Cord US – 120V / 60Hz C100 Manual Page 30 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...

  • Page 32: Flow Diagram

    C100 WATER FLOW DIAGRAM Hot and Cold t e a Leak Detection Sensors C100 Manual Page 31 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 33 Cold and Ambient C100 Manual Page 32 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 34 C100 WATER ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL HAZARD. PCB (Printed Circuit Board) contains High Voltage. Only trained and qualified technicians should attempt live testing. 220V C100 Manual Page 33 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 35 120V C100 Manual Page 34 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 36 Only qualified personnel who have read and understand this entire manual should attempt to install, or service this C100 Water Treatment System, failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. DO NOT plug into an electrical supply until specifically instructed.
  • Page 37 Do not plug in unit unless qualified. Only qualified personnel who have read and understand this entire manual should attempt to install or service this unit. 7. Connect C100 Water Treatment System to power. CAUTION! NEVER TURN ON HEATER BEFORE FILLING HOT TANK.
  • Page 38 Flushing the Sanitiser from the Machine 9. Place a pitcher, catch basin, or other container under the faucet of the C100 Water Treatment System. 10. Flush the Cold Tank. Run a minimum of 10 litres through the faucet by dispensing cold water to dilute and remove the sanitiser from the cold circuit.
  • Page 39 Prior to draining the Hot Tank, turn off the Red Heater and Compressor Switch – O=OFF, and dispense 2 Litres (½ Gallon) of hot water from the C100 Water Treatment System. As hot water is dispensed from the Faucet of the unit, colder water will be introduced into the Hot Tank.
  • Page 40 10. Disconnect tubing to allow water to drain from the C100 Water Treatment System. Catch water in a pitcher, catch basin or another container. 11. Dry inside of the C100 Water Treatment System. 12. Replace Front Panel. C100 Manual Page 39 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 41 Prior to draining the Hot Tank, turn off the Red Heater and Compressor Switch (O = OFF) and dispense 2 litres of hot water from the C100 Water Treatment System. As hot water is dispensed from the faucet of the unit, colder water will be introduced into the Hot Tank.
  • Page 42 7. Disconnect tank line outlet lines from Hot and Cold Solenoids to drain into basin or bucket. 8. Turn outlet fittings outward to avoid water spilling ontothe Compressor. 9. Reconnect Tubing into Outlet Elbows once drained. 10. Dry inside of Bottom Tray as necessary. 11. Replace Lower Front Panel C100 Manual Page 41 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 43 WARNING! ONLY USE A Culligan SUPPLIED POWER CORD. Locate system within 1 meter of power supply. Never use an extension cord or adapter. Do not use a damaged power cord or plug. Keep power cord out of heavy traffic areas and away from heat sources. Do not, under any circumstances, remove ground prong or alter the power cord.
  • Page 44 NOTE: Switch has internal LED that illuminates when placed in I=ON position. 3. Connect the power cord to the back of the Culligan C100 Water Treatment System and to a 220/240 Volt supply. 4. Fill the Cold Tank. Hold a container under the dispensing faucet, press and hold the main dispensing button until a continuous flow of water is obtained.

  • Page 45: Installation Instructions

    Culligan units must be installed according to the local guidelines. Culligan units should only be connected to a potable drinking water supply. Culligan units should not be connected to water supplies of unknown bacterial quality or those not already fit for human consumption.

  • Page 46: Power Troubleshooting

    Defective / Loose Power Cord plugged in, use a different power cord to verify. Failed Power Line Noise Filter, Electromagnetic Interference Replace EMI filter (EMI) Defective Red Heater / Replace Red Heater / Compressor Switch Compressor Switch C100 Manual Page 45 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 47 Clean the condensing coil of any obstructions or dust. Make sure unit is not under minimum ventilation requirements Reduction of airflow into unit. (50mm to 100mm). Compressor is running very Low or lost refrigerant. Refrigerant recharge required. hot. C100 Manual Page 46 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 48 Disconnect the black and red terminal connectors; Compressor Starting Circuit Inspect the starter and overload relay for any defects. Replace components(s) as needed. Turn Red Heater and Compressor Switch on I = ON and retest Compressor operation. C100 Manual Page 47 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 49 11. Cold Water dispenses from Faucet and Vent Outlet Simultaneously 12. Small amount of water periodically dispenses from faucet automatically 13. Dispense Buttons Stick 14. Run-On - Water continues to dispense out of faucet after releasing the dispense button C100 Manual Page 48 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 50 Does the Solenoid open without water Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to activate, not to the C100 Water Treatment mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 51 Does the Solenoid open without water Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to activate, not to the C100 Water Treatment mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 52 Does the Solenoid open without water Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to activate, not to the C100 Water Treatment mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 53 Solenoid connection to the Display soldering points on connections are secure into the board. Remove the PCB to inspect the front of the board. Inspect valve components for proper function. Replace as Solenoid Valve is Malfunctioning necessary. C100 Manual Page 52 - Revision:EU-2020-10-13...
  • Page 54 Possible Reason Solution Small Outlet Vent Hole susceptible to scale Descale Tank. build up. All Culligan Hot Tanks have a built in Vent or HOT TANK Expansion Chamber in the top of the tank except for C1000GF units. OUTLET TUBE The Vent Chamber allows for expansion of the water when it is heated.
  • Page 55 Does the Solenoid open Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for without water pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to the C100 Water Treatment activate, not to mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 56 Does the Solenoid open Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for without water pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to the C100 Water Treatment activate, not to mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 57 Does the Solenoid open Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for without water pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to the C100 Water Treatment activate, not to mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly.
  • Page 58 Too much water pressure. without water pressure to the unit? Listen for Solenoid to Recommend 2.7 to 4 bar for the C100 Water Treatment activate, not to mistaken for the button “click”. System to operate properly. Adjust water pressure to 2.7-4 bar . The correct input water pressure is critical to the performance of the unit to allow Solenoids to open.
  • Page 59 14. Run On – Water continues to dispense out of faucet after releasing the dispense button Reason “Run On” or “Carry On” is present in all Culligan pressure fed units without outlet Solenoids. “Run On” is defined is the amount of water that continues to dispense out of the faucet after releasing the dispense button.

  • Page 60: Cold Water Troubleshooting

    Wait for Cold Tank to chill water to temperature prior to dispensing Cold Tank capacity: more cold water. Tower: 4 litres (1 Gallon) A greater capacity of Culligan Water Systems is available. Counter Top: 2 Litters (1/2 Gallon) Check continuity of thermostat with multimeter. Replace Cold Water Thermostat thermostat as required.

  • Page 61: Hot Water Troubleshooting

    (turned on without water in it). The C100 Water Treatment System does NOT have Extra Hot capability and the maximum hot temperature is 87°C (189°F).

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