Culligan Gold User Manual

Culligan

Gold Series

™

Automatic

Water Conditioner

Owners Guide

THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WORLD OF BETTER

LIVING WITH CULLIGAN WATER.

The Culligan Gold Series™ water softeners are tested and validated by WQA against ANSI/NSF Standard 44.

For installations in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of the system. This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations.

If this is your first experience having soft, conditioned water in your home, you’ll be amazed at the marvelous difference it makes. We promise that you’ll never want to be without it again.

Congratulations, too, on selecting one of the “first family” of water conditioners in the prestigious Culligan Gold Series. With Culligan’s many years of knowledge and experience in water treatment, you can be confident that the model you selected has been designed and engineered to provide years of service w ith a minimum of care and attention.

Some localities have corrosive water. A water 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 Cul ligan Dealer has equipment to control the problem.

SODIUM INFORMATION: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium

to the water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their overall sodium intake.

Softener Model

Performance Data Sheets are included in this manual for various Culligan Gold Series™ Softener models. Refer to the Performance Data Sheet for your specific softener, as there are slight differences between the models. The soft ener waranty is located on page 23 of this Owner’s Guide.

Culligan Gold Series™ 9” Water Softener

Performance Data Sheet - Page 16

Culligan Gold Series™ 9” Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Mete r

Performance Data Sheet - Page 17

Culligan Gold Series™ 9” Water Softener with Aqua-Sensor

Sensing Device Performance Data Sheet - Page 18

Culligan Gold Series™ 12” Water Softener

Performance Data Sheet - Page 19

Culligan Gold Series™ 12” Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Mete r

Performance Data Sheet - Page 20

Culligan Gold Series™ 12” Water Softener with Aqua-Sensor

Sensing Device Performance Data Sheet - Page 21

Specifications

Culligan® Gold Series Water Conditioners with Time Clock, Aqua-Sensor® Device or Soft-Minder

Control Valve 5-cycle Reinforced 5-cycle Reinforced Overall Conditioner Height 51 in. (1,295 mm) 51 in. (1,295 mm)

Media Tank Dimensions (Dia. x Ht.) 9 x 45 in. 12 x 45 in. Salt Storage Tank Dimensions 16 x 43 in. 18 x 43 in.

(Dia. x Ht.) 406 x 1,092 mm 457 x 1,092 mm

Exchange Media, Type & Quantity Cullex Underbedding, Type & Quantity No Underbedding Exchange Capacity @ Salt 18,200 gr @ 4 lb. 26,900 gr @ 6 lb.

Dosage Per Recharge 1,179 g @ 1.8 kg 1,743 g @ 2.7 kg

Efficiency rated dosage Freeboard to Media

Freeboard to Underbedding Salt Storage Capacity 250 lb. or 350 lb. 375 lb .

Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop Total Hardness, Maximum 75 gpg (1,283 mg/L) 99 gpg (1,692 mg/L)

Total Iron, Maximum (dissolved) 5 ppm (5 mg/L) 5 ppm (5 mg/L) Hardness to Iron Ratio, Minimum 8 gpg to 1 ppm 8 gpg to 1 ppm

Operating Pressure 20 - 125 psi (140 - 860 kPa) 20 - 125 psi (140 - 860 kPa) Operating Temperature 33 - 120°F (1 - 50°C) 33 - 120°F (1 - 50°C) Electrical Requirements 24V/60 Hz 24V/60 Hz Electrical Power Consumption, Min./Max. 3 Watts/35 W atts 3 Watts/35 W atts Drain Flow, Maximum Recharge Time, Average Recharge Water Consumption 43 gal. (162L) 83 gal. (314 L)

Meter

9” Model 12” Model

Thermoplastic Thermoplastic

229 x 1,143 mm 305 x 1,143 mm

18 x 43 in. 457 x 1,092 mm

Media, 1.0 ft

Cullex Media, 1.5 ft

Cullex Media, 28.32 L Cullex Media, 42.48 L

Cullsan Underbedding, 30 lb.

No Underbedding

Cullsan Underbedding,

14 kg

27,300 gr @ 8 lb. 39,600 gr @ 12 lb. 1,769 g @3.6 kg 2,566 g @ 5.4 kg 30,900 gr @ 12 lb. 45,400 gr @ 18 lb. 2,002 g @ 5.4 kg 2,942 g @ 8.1 kg

4,550 gr/lb (650 g/kg) 4,490 gr/lb (641 g/kg)

13.5 - 15.5 in. 13.0 - 15.0 in. 343 - 394 mm 330 - 381 mm

No Underbedding 38.5 in. (978 mm) 114 kg or 170 kg 170 kg

9 gpm @ 15 psi 10.5 gpm @ 15 psi 34 Lpm @ 102 kPa 39.7 Lpm @ 102 kPa

140 mg/L to 1 mg/L 140 mg/L to 1 mg/L

2.0 gpm (8 Lpm) 3.5 gpm (14 Lpm) 68 min. 57 min.

1 The efficiency rated dosage is only valid at the 4 lb. salt dosage for the 9” model and 6 lb. salt dosage for the 12” model. 2 Measured from top of media to top surface of tank threads (backwashed and drained). 3 Measured from top of underbedding to top of inlet fitting. 4 Backwash at 120 psi (830 kPa). 5 10 minute backwash, 4 lb. (1.8 kg) 9” model or 6 lb. (2.7 kg) 12” model salt dosage at 30 psi (204 kPa).

Introduction

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.

BATHING AND SHOWERING

You’ll use far less soap with conditioned water. Use your soap very sparingly - not as you did before soft water. Just a quick rinse removes all lather, leaving your skin pleasantl y smooth and silky - because now it’s free of sticky soap curd and film.

SAVES WASHING COSTS. HELPS CONTROL ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Soft water washes whiter and cleaner with less soap or detergent. Because the hardness impurities are removed, your soap can concentrate solely on washing. People usually find that they can reduce the amount of soap they use substantially. If you normally used a cup per wash load with hard water, try using only 1/3 cup depending on the size of your wash load and the degree of soil. Different amounts are required, but you can use less with softened water. An added bonus is the fact that your washable fabrics will last longer.

SUPER HAIR CONDITIONING

Soft water is great for scalp and hair care. No insoluble deposits are formed. Hair is shinier, softer, more manageable. Reduce the amount of shampoo you have normally used.

DISHES ARE A DELIGHT

Washed by hand or in a dishwasher, glassware, dishes and silver wash cleaner, easier. Follow your dishwasher manufacturer’s instructions. Soft water promotes sanitation because no greasy hard water film can form to collect or harbor bacteria.

EASIER HOUSEKEEPING, GLEAMING FIXTURES

You’ll be amazed at the marvelous difference. Just a swish of the cloth, and the bathtub or shower and fixtures are clean and sparkling. Imagine, no scouring! No hard water scum to cause rings, streaks, spots and stains. To keep their gleaming luster, simply wipe fixtures with a towel after use. Formica, tile, walls, floors, woodwork surfaces clean easier, stay clean longer. You’ll save on cleaning aids and save on time.

SAVES WATER-HEATING ENERGY HELPS WATER-USING APPLIANCES

Soft water reduces the formation of rock-like hard water scale which encrusts water heaters, hot water pipes, shower heads, and water-using appliances. This scale can cause premature maintenance and failure.

Elimination of hard water also provides substantial energy savings because scale acts as an insulator, wasting electricity or gas used to heat water.

Introduction (cont.)

SAVINGS GALORE

A water conditioner is frequently referred to as “the appliance that pays for itself”. You’ll find that your savings on soaps, detergents, cleaning aids, and personal care products will help your family’s household budget. And if you place a price on your time, you’ll be most happy with the time saved by your new family servant.

WATER FOR LAWNS AND HOUSEHOLD PLANTS

If possible, lawn sprinkling faucets should be supplied with hard water primarily because it is uneconomical to soften so much water.

Household plants are much more sensitive than lawns with respect to the kind of water which is best. First, because they receive no rainfall and, second, there is little or no drainage of the soil. Preferably they should be watered with rainwater or water which is low in mineral content such as distilled or demineralized water. 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.

Ho w Your Wat e r Conditioner Works

Why Water Gets Hard And How It’s Softened

All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes and odors.

Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness from the earth.

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. Dissolved Iron - Also called ferrous or “clear water” iron. This type of iron can be removed from the water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness elements, calcium and magnesium. Dissolved iron is soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in the glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes.

2. Particulate Iron - Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener will remove larger particles, but they may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron.

3. Organic Bound Iron - This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion exchange process alone cannot break this attachment and the softener will not remove this type of iron.

4. Bacterial Iron - This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed by a water softener.

When using a softener to remove both hardness and dissolved iron it is important that it regenerates more frequently than ordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to determine this frequency, it is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50 - 75% of the calculated hardness alone capacity. This will minimize the potential for bed fouling.

If you are operating a water softener on clear water iron, regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the be from coating with iron. Even when operating a softener on water with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply. Use resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container.

CAUTION: Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with

water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the unit.

Hardness sample kits are available through your local Culligan dealer.

The Culligan Process

Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, (A) the Control Valve, (B) the Mineral Tank, and (C) the Brine System.

A. The exclusive Culligan control valve automatically performs a variety of tasks that are necessary for the

proper operation of your water conditioner. These tasks, commonly referred to as cycles or operating positions, are: SERVICE, REGENERATION, AND BRINE REFILL.

1. SERVICE: While the control valve is in the “Service cycle”, hard water is directed down through the column of Cullex® resin where hardness minerals are removed from the water. The softened water is then directed into your household plumbing lines. The ability of the Cullex resin to remove hardness minerals needs to be periodically replenished; this is referred to as . . .

2. REGENERATION: While the control valve is in the “Regeneration cycle”, water is first directed up through the column of Cullex resin to flush accumulated sediment out of the resin and down the drain. Then, the regenerant brine solution is slowly drawn from the bottom of the salt storage tank of the Brine System and is directed down through the column of Cullex resin, restoring the ability of the resin to remove hardness minerals from your water supply. Once completed, the regeneration cycle is followed by . . .

3. BRINE REFILL: While the control valve is in the “ Br ine Refill cycle”, a predetermined amount of water is directed to the salt storage tank of the Brine System so that additional salt can be dissolved to provide the brine solution that will be needed for the next regeneration cycle.

B. The exclusive Tripl-Hull™ Mineral Tank contains the Cullex resin column, Cullsan® underbedding, and

an outlet manifold. Note: The Mineral Tank of Aqua-Sensor® models also contains a mineral sensor device that determines when the Cullex resin needs regeneration. The number of gallons of hard water that can be softened by the Cullex resin column before it needs regeneration is called the “capacity” of the resin column, and depends upon the amount of hardness minerals in each gallon of water (expressed as grains per gallon) and upon the amount of regenerant brine solution (expressed as pounds of salt) passed through the resin column during regeneration.

Your Culligan serviceperson, taking into account the hardness of your water and the amount of softened water your household may reasonably expect to use each day, has carefully established how often the softener will regenerate and how much salt will be used for each regeneration. This will ensure that all of your soft water needs will be fulfilled without using an excessive amount of salt.

C. The Brine System consists of a salt storage container and hydraulic Dubl-Safe™ valve. The salt storage

container holds the salt that is used to make the regenerant brine solution. The hydraulic Dubl-Safe valve limits the amount of water that is returned to the salt storage tank during the brine refill cycle.

Since a predetermined amount of salt is dissolved with each brine refill cycle, the salt must be periodically replenished in order to maintain efficient operation. Your Culligan serviceperson will be able to tell you about how often salt must be added to the salt storage container.

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