Culligan LC-50 Series Owner's Manual

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LC-50 MODEL SERIES

NOTICE: This system is intended for use on potable water
supplies or disinfected water containing cysts. Do not use where
water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown
quality. If bacterial contamination is present, a recognized
method of water disinfection is required.

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Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and
sanitation codes. F ollow 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 W ater 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
One Culligan P arkway
Northbrook, Illinois USA 60062-6209
847/205-6000
www.culligan.com

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

System Specifications ....................................... 1

Introduction

About Y our System .............................. 2

Component Description........................ 2

Certified P erformance .......................... 3

How to Use Y our System ...................... 4

P erformance Check.............................. 4

Installation

Application Guidelines ......................... 5

Servicing Y our System

Service Schedule ................................. 7

Filter Replacement ............................... 7

P arts List .......................................... 11

Service Log .................................................. 12

Warranty...................................................... 13

Table of Contents

GOOD WATER MACHINE

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DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

System Flow Sequence...................... P article/Activated Carbon Filter ,

Reverse Osmosis Membrane F ilter ,

Storage T ank, Polishing Filter

P article Filter .................................. 5 Micron Spun P olypropylene

Activated Carbon Filter .................... Culligan Activated Carbon Block

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter ..... Culligan® Aqua-Cleer® Thin Film

Composite

Production Rate1 - LC-50 Models...... 50 gpd (1894 L/day)

Ratio of Product to Flush Flow2......... 1:3 - 1:5

P olishing Filter ................................ Cullar® G Activated Carbon

Dispensing F aucet (optional) ............. Culligan Aqua-Cleer F aucet:

Rotary Operation, Stainless Steel

and Resin Flow P assages, with

Built-in Siphon Break

Colors ......................... P olished Chrome, White

Storage Capacity - Standard T ank ...... 2 gallons (optional)

- Medium Tank ....... 3 gallons (optional)

- Large Tank ........... 9 gallons (optional)

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

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Rating at 50 psi, 77°F, 500 mg/L TDS Influent, Without Storage Tank

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May vary with pressure. See T echnical Manual for all har d water applications

and applications where TDS exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm).

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Culligan® Good W ater Machine™ reverse osmosis
water system. Y our new system is designed to bring you years of healthful,
deliciously crystal-clear Culligan® water . Product water from this system can
be used for a variety of light commercial purposes such as ice and coffee
machines, drinking water , laboratories and many others. Be sure to check the
specifications of the accessory equipment for compatibility with this system.
With three separate filter technologies and its unique space-saving design, the
Good W ater Machine is the most advanced drinking water system available
today from Culligan.

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Particle F ilter

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

Activated Carbon Filter

The activated carbon filter gets rid of bad tastes and odors, including chlo­rine. If present in your untreated water supply .

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter

The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filter squeezes out dissolved substances.
These substances may not be in your water .

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 W ater Machine extremely space efficient and simplifies filter changes.

Storage T ank

The storage tank holds up to 9 gallons of triple-filtered Culligan® water under
pressure for rapid delivery . Optional two and three-gallon tanks are available.

GOOD W ATER MACHINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Refer to Figure 1, page 6

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 W ater Machine. In addition, we’ve
incorporated activated carbon and fine particle filtration to bring you one of the
most effective systems available today .