Preparation - Culligan MARK 89 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Preparation

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in 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 timer assembly. A small parts
package contains installation hardware and consumer literature, including an Owner's Guide and warranty policy.
Media Tank - Includes Tripl-Hull media tank complete with Cullex ion exchange resin, underbedding and
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outlet manifold.
Salt Storage Tank Assembly - Includes salt storage container with support plate and Dubl-Safe brine refill
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valve and chamber.
Bypass Valves - The system installation includes a manually operated bypass valve which enables the softener to
be isolated from the water service lines for maintenance and service and also maintain the continuity of the water
supply when the softener is disconnected.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
The following tools and supplies will be needed, depending on installation method. Observe all applicable codes.
All Installations
• Safety glasses
• Phillips screwdrivers, small and medium tip
• Gauge assembly (PN 00-3044-50 or equivalent)
• Silicone lubricant (PN 00-4715-07 or equivalent) - DO NOT USE PETROLEUM-BASED LUBRICANTS
• A bucket, preferably light-colored
• Towels
Special Tools
• Torch, solder and flux for sweat copper connections
• Threading tools, pipe wrenches and thread sealer for threaded connections.
• Saw, solvent and cement for plastic pipe connections.
Materials
• Brine line, 5/16" (PN 00-3031-28 or equivalent)
• Drain line, 1/2" (PN 00-3030-82, gray, semi-flexible; or PN 00-3319-46, black, semi-rigid; or equivalent)
• Thread sealing tape
• Pressure reducing valve (if pressure exceeds 125 psi [860 kPa], PN 00-4909-00 or equivalent)
• Pipe and fittings suited to the type of installation
• Water softener salt (rock, solar or pellet salt formulated specifically for water softeners)
APPLICATION
Water quality - Verify that raw water hardness and iron are within limits. Note the hardness for setting the salt
dosage and recharge frequency.
Pressure - If pressure exceeds 125 psi (860 kPa), install a pressure reducing valve (see materials checklist). On
private water systems, make sure the minimum pressure (the pressure at which the pump starts) is greater than 20
psi (140 kPa). Adjust the pressure switch if necessary.
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