Culligan AC-30M, AC-30 PLUS, AC-30, AC-30L PLUS, AC-30M PLUS Manual

Culligan®

Good Water

Machine®

Drinking

Water

System

Owners

Guide

NOTICE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use of piercing valves is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow your local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual.

Operational, maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this product to perform properly. The Good Water Machine® contains replaceable particulate and

activated carbon filters. It also includes a replaceable reverse osmosis membrane filter which is critical for the effective reduction of Total Dissolved Solids. The filtered water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing properly.

Culligan International Company

9399 W. Higgins Road, Suite 1100

Rosemont, Illinois USA 60018

847/430-2800

www.culligan.com

Products manufactured and marketed 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, Good Water Machine, Aqua Cleer, Culligan Man and www.culligan.com are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.

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Table of

Contents

Safety/Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction

About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Component Description . . . . . . . . . . 3

Certified Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 4

How to Use Your System . . . . . . . . . .5

Performance Check . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation

Application Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . .6

Servicing Your System

Service Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performance Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . 14

California Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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System

Specifications

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	Dimensions	- Filter Assembly . . .	. 7.5”W x 3”D x 16.5”H
		- Storage Tank - Std . .	. 9” Diameter x 14”H
		- Medium . . . . . .		.11” Diameter x 14”H
		- Large . . . . . . .		.15.5” Diameter x 24”H
	Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . .			.- Standard Tank	2 gallons
		- Medium Tank . . . .		.3 gallons
		- Large Tank . . . . .		.9 gallons
	System Flow Sequence . . . . . . .			.Particle Filter, Activated Carbon Filter,
	Tank,	. . . . . . . . .	.	Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter, Storage
		. . . . . . . . .	.	Polishing Filter, Dispensing Faucet
	Particle Filter	. . . . . . . . .	.	5 Micron Spun Polypropylene
	Activated Carbon Filter . . . . . . .			.Solid Carbon Block
	Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter . . . . Culligan Aqua-Cleer® Thin Film Composite
	Polishing Filter . . . . . . . . .		.	Cullar G Activated Carbon

Dispensing Faucet Culligan Aqua-Cleer Faucet Rotary Operation, Stainless Steel and Resin Flow Passages, with Built-in Siphon Break

Colors ..................................... Polished Chrome or White

Model		2 Gallon		3 Gallon	9 Gallon
System DPR* to Storage		14.5 (54.88 L)		14.5 (54.88 L)	14.5 (54.88 L)
Tank
Efficiency Rating3		17.9%		17.9%	17.9%
Recovery Rating4		30.8%		30.8%	30.8%
* DPR - Daily Production Rate
Product Production Rate without storage tank to atmosphere1
- AC-30 Models . . . .			.30 gpd (114 L/day)
Ratio of Product to Flush Flow2
Soft Water Applications .			.2:3
Hard Water Applications .			1:3 - 1:5

1Rating at 50 psi, 77°F, 500 mg/L TDS Influent, Without Storage Tank to atmosphere. This is a factory specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection will depend on temperature, water pressure, TDS level, membrane variation and usage pattern.

2May vary with pressure. See Technical Manual for all hard water applications and applications where TDS exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm).

3Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate typical daily usage.

4Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.

Thank you for choosing a Culligan Good Water Machine® drinking water system. Your new system is designed to bring you years of deliciously crystal-clear Culligan® water. With its special faucet installed on your sink, it’s like getting bottled water straight from your kitchen tap.

With three separate filter technologies and its unique space-saving design, the Good Water Machine is the most advanced drinking water system available today from Culligan.

About Your System

The reverse osmosis method of water treatment has long been regarded as one of the most efficient and effective ways to reduce impurities. It’s the technology we’ve used to build your new Culligan Good Water Machine. In addition, we’ve incorporated activated carbon and fine particle filtration to bring you one of the most effective systems available today.

Good Water Machine System Components

Refer to Figure 1, page 7

Particle Filter

The particle filter reduces dirt, sand, rust, and other microscopic particles 15 times smaller than a grain of sand.

Activated Carbon Filter

The activated carbon filter reduces elements that cause water to taste and smell unpleasant, including the taste and odor of chlorine, if present in your untreated water supply.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter

The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filter reduces dissolved substances, including radium, lead, and many others. These substances may not be in your water. See Performance Data Sheet for list of substances and removal percentages.

Manifold Assembly

The manifold serves as the functional hub of the system, directing and regulating the flow through each of the system’s components. It makes the Good Water Machine extremely space efficient and simplifies filter changes.

Storage Tank

The storage tank holds up to 2 gallons of triple-filtered Culligan water under pressure for rapid delivery. Optional three and nine-gallon tanks are available.

Polishing Filter

The Good Water Machine includes a second activated carbon filter as added assurance that your water will be crystal clear.

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Introduction

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Faucet

The special drinking water faucet mounts conveniently on your kitchen sink. A simple twist of the handle is all it takes to enjoy refreshing Culligan drinking water.

Certified Performance

The Culligan Good Water Machine Model AC-30, AC-30M, AC-30L, AC30 Plus, AC-30M Plus and AC-30L Plus Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified by WQA to NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the effective reduction of TDS, Barium, Cadmium, Hexavalent and Trivalent Chromium, Lead, Radium 226/228, Copper and Selenium as verified and substantiated by test data.

Average removal percentages are as follows:

AC-30 (M,L) & AC-30 Plus (M,L)
Barium . . . .	97.90%	Radium 226/228 . . . .	.	.	80.00%
Cadmium . . .	. 99.20%	Selenium . . . . . . .	.	.	. 97.50%
Chromium III . .	96.70%	TDS/Sodium Chloride. . . .	.	.	87.3%	(2 Gallon Tank)
Chromium VI . .	88.50%	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	. 87.3%	(3 Gallon Tank)
Copper . . . .	95.30%	. . . . . . . . . .	.	.	. 87.3%	(9 Gallon Tank)
Lead . . . .	. 98.40%

The substances removed by this system are not necessarily in your untreated water. See Performance Data Sheet for exact percentages of contaminant removal.

How To Use Your System

With the Good Water Machine, you’ll get a continuous supply of clear, refreshing water for drinking and cooking. But Culligan improves a lot more than just water. Crystal clear Culligan water is ideal for:

• coffee	• recipes	• pasta
• tea	• baby formula	• ice cubes
• soup	• house plants	• steam irons
• juice	• pets	• drink mixes

• everything you make with water

Performance Check

This system contains a replaceable treatment component, critical for the effective reduction of Total Dissolved Solids, and that product water shall be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing properly.

“This reverse osmosis treatment system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system. Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specification, as defined by the manufacturer, to assure the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.”

To check the performance of your Good Water Machine, it is necessary to measure the total dissolved solids (TDS) level of the filtered water. This simple test can be done quickly by your dealer.

The Good Water Sentry™ Water Quality Monitor is another way to keep track of your system’s performance. This optional accessory checks your drinking water each time you use the special faucet, and signals when the membrane filter may need to be replaced.

AC-30 Plus, AC-30L Plus, and AC-30M Plus come with the Good Sentry Water Quality Monitor.

The Good Water Machine® Models are supplied with a nitrate test kit. Product water must be tested frequently according to the instructions provided with the kit.

If the water quality of your system seems to have declined, drain the storage tank and allow the system to refill. If the problem persists, call your Culligan Man™ for service.

Suggested Installation Equipment

Sink Cutting Tools

•Porcelain Cutter Kit, 1-1/4 inch diameter, PN 00591625

•Greenlee Hole Punch, 1-1/4 inch diameter

•Plumbers Putty

•Heavy Duty Drill with speed control to 400 rpm

Tools

•Screwdriver, blade and Phillips (#1)

•1/8 inch diameter pilot drill for #10 screws

•Center Punch

•Razor Blade Knife

•Faucet Installation Tool, PN 00-4033-75

•Aqua-Cleer H Series or “System” series filter housing

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Installation

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This Owner’s Guide provides visual assembly reference only. Since specialized skills are required in the assembly of the drinking water system, we recommend that you contact your local independently operated Culligan dealer to complete this installation.

Please refer to the Aqua-Cleer/Good Water Machine Drinking Water Systems Technical Manual (01018587) for installation guidelines on the following topics:

• Faucet Installation	• Flushing Procedure for Pre-Filters
• Storage Tank Settings	• Post Installation Performance Measurements

Application Guidelines

The Good Water Machine is designed for use on potable water supplies meeting the guidelines outlined in Table 1. The system should be installed on your home’s cold water line. The flushing stream should discharge through an approved siphon break as illustrated in Figure 1. Installation of this system must comply with state and local laws and regulations.

The Good Water Machine may also be used to provide crystal-clear Culligan water to other drinking water using appliances such as an icemaker or refrigerator. Installing the unit to supply filtered water to other appliances may be complicated and require additional

components for proper use. We again recommend that you contact your local independently operated Culligan dealer to complete this type of installation. Use of the Good Water Machine with these and other appliances must follow the guidelines set forth in the AquaCleer/Good Water Machine Drinking Water Systems Technical Manual ( 01018587). Installations that do not follow these guidelines run the risk of working improperly or even causing damage to the appliances.

Table 1 – Influent Water Characteristic

Pressure	40 - 120 psi (280 - 827 kPa)
Temperature	33 - 100°F (1 - 38°C)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)1	0	- 2500 ppm ( 0 - 2500 mg/L)
pH	5	- 10
Chlorine2	0	- 3 ppm ( 0 - 3 mg/L)
Chloramine	0	- 3 ppm ( 0 - 3 mg/L)
Turbidity	0	- 10 NTU
Hardness3	0	- 10 gpg
Iron	0	- 1 ppm (0 - 1 mg/L)
Bacterial Quality	Potable

1See the Technical Manual for all applications where TDS exceeds 1000 ppm (1000 mg/L). A booster pump is strongly recommended.

2The reverse osmosis membrane filter used in this system may be damaged by chlorine. This system includes activated carbon which protects this element by reducing chlorine. Influent chlorine should not exceed 3 mg/L.

3A softener is strongly recommended for water over 10 gpg.