Cat. No. 01018587 Rev.
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Technical Manual Aqua-Cleer® / Good Water Machine® Drinking Water Systems Models from 2005 Table of Contents Page Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Suggested Installation Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Component Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications System Flow Sequence . . . . . . . . . Particle Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Storage Tank, Polishing Filter, Dispensing Faucet Particle Filter. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Micron or 1 Micron Spun Polypropylene Activated Carbon Filter. . . . . . . . . . Cullar® G Activated Carbon or 5 Micron Activated Carbon Block Reverse Osmosis Membrane. . . . . Culligan® Aqua-Cleer® Thin Film Composite Production Rate1 - . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 00403375 Aqua-Cleer® H Series or “System” series filter housing, PN 00402985 Accessories/Hardware Tubing, Plastic, 1/4-inch, PN 00402184 Blue Tubing, Plas
Product Information This manual covers the technical aspects of Culligan® Aqua-Cleer® Good Water Machine® AC model drinking water systems. It is important to read this manual thoroughly so that you can properly apply, install, and service these systems. The Culligan Good Water Machine models AC-30, AC-3M, AC-30C, AC-30 Plus, AC-30M Plus, and AC-30L Plus have been tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI 372, CSA B483.
Component Description Tubing Connectors The Aqua-Cleer®/Good Water Machine® system features reliable and convenient push-to-connect (Figure 1) tubing connectors. Tubing is easily connected and disconnected from these fittings as follows. Connect: Cut the tubing squarely with a sharp knife. Be careful not to crush the tubing. To avoid leaks, make sure the tubing end is smooth and free of burrs and abrasions.
13 6 7 11 4 3 5 2 17 15 16 10 12 8 9 8 Figure 2 Item Description 1 AC Manifold 2 Sediment Filter (5 Microns, 10/pack) Sediment Filter (1 Microns) 3 Carbon Filter (Block, 12/pack) Carbon Filter (Block, 50/pack) Carbon Filter (GAC, 10/pack) 4 Membrane (30GPD, 10/pack) Membrane (30GPD, 50/pack) 5 Capillary Assembly 6 Automatic Shutoff Valve 7 Drain Adapter (10/pack) 8 Housing (Filter) x2 9 Housing (Membrane) 10 Clip (10/pack) 11 Screw (25/pack) 12 Mounting Bracket 13 Chrome Faucet White Faucet Chr
In-Plant Preparation Storage Tank The storage tank (16) collects and stores the water produced by the Aqua-Cleer/Good Water Machine system. A compressed air diaphragm drives the water to the polishing filter and faucet. The ball valve (17) provides a convenient way to lock water in the tank during transport and filter changes. Polishing Filter The polishing filter (15) adsorbs any residual tastes and odors just before the water is delivered through the faucet.
• Sanitize Filter Assembly The Aqua-Cleer system may be sanitized with either 5-1/4% liquid chlorine unscented bleach or a fresh bottle of consumer grade hydrogen peroxide. NOTICE: Do not use hydrogen peroxide if iron is present in the raw water supply. This combination will damage the RO membrane filter. 1. Pull the u-clip from the rear of the particle filter housing and remove housing from manifold. For Older Units: Insert the u-clip into the two square holes at the bottom rear of the manifold.
• Flush RO Membrane The RO membrane must be flushed prior to use. 1. Turn on the supply valve to the system. 2. Allow the product water and flushing water to flow to a suitable drain for 24 hours. • Check Performance Check the performance of the system according to the procedure beginning on page 20 of this manual. Storage Tank Preparation • Check Air Pressure Using a tire gauge with 1 psi increments, check the air pressure in the empty storage tank.
Faucet Preparation The Aqua-Cleer/Good Water Machine faucet may be assembled prior to installation in the customer’s home. Refer to the faucet installation section beginning on page 15 for details. Polishing Filter Preparation The polishing filter must be flushed prior to use to remove any carbon dust generated during shipment. 1. Using 3/8” OD plastic tubing, connect the inlet of the filter to a source of clean filtered water (RO or DI water, if available).
Installation The exact placement of the components will vary by installation. Although shown beneath a sink, it may be installed in a basement, crawl space, or in an adjacent cabinet. Regardless of where the system is installed, the flow sequence described by (Figure 7) must be observed. The Aqua-Cleer®/Good Water Machine® drinking water system is designed to be mounted near a sink for easy access to cold water and drain lines.
The following steps will enable you to install the system quickly and orderly. Some variation may be necessary depending on the installation. See page 5 for a check list of tools and materials. The flat-bottom design of the filter housings allows the option of standing the filter system assembly on the cabinet floor rather than mounting it to the wall. The filter assembly is reversible on the mounting bracket. Typical installations follow this sequence: • Select Component Installation Locations.
• The Reservoir Tank - Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum customer convenience. The standard & medium reservoir tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water, so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the optional mounting bracket, PN 01016259 (Figure 8). The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it will operate on its side. However, air will not escape readily and foaming may occur at the faucet nozzle.
Stainless Steel Sink • Select the proper faucet location. • Center punch hole to provide a starting point for your drill. • Drill a 1/2-inch hole to accept the shank of a 1-1/4-inch Greenlee Hole Punch. • Insert the punch. Cut the hole by tightening the drive screw. • Remove any roughness with a file and clean up metal chips. Porcelain Enamel Sink Follow these basic guidelines when drilling a porcelain sink: • Penetrate the porcelain to the base material.
Preassembly Base Installation 1. The faucet will separate from the base with a 1/4 counter-clockwise turn. This will allow for you to do all of the mechanical installation of the faucet from the top of the sink (see figure 9). 2. Center the gasket over the 1-1/4” sink hole. Place the faucet base on top of the gasket and push the toggle bolts through the sink hole. 3. Center to base over the hole with the Culligan logo facing forward and tighten the screws in a clockwise rotation. 4.
Changing Handle Orientation 1. The handle can be rotated 180°. Listed below is the procedure to change the handle orientation (refer to figure 9): 2. Remove the handle cap and unscrew the handle screw. 3. Remove the handle. 4. Unscrew the handle cartridge nut. 5. Remove the handle cartridge and rotate it 180° making sure the notches on the cartridge line-up with the notches on the faucet housing. 6. Reverse the procedure for reassembly.
Single basin sink without disposal: • Connect the RO outlet to the tailpiece directly beneath the sink. • If a dishwasher drain connection is present, the RO outlet must be connected above it. Single basin sink with disposal: • Connect the RO outlet to the dishwasher drain port on the disposal if available. • If the dishwasher drain port is not available, other arrangements must be made such as running the RO outlet to a basement sump.
Using an RO to service other water using appliances You may be requested to attach a refrigerator, icemaker, or even a coffee maker to your RO system. The Aqua-Cleer Good Water Machine can provide these appliances with crystal clear RO water, but there are a few important guidelines that must be followed in order to install a proper distribution system. Please refer to page 27 for technical information that will assist these applications.
Performance & Technical Information The performance of the Aqua-Cleer®/Good Water Machine® system can be characterized and judged by the quality and quantity of the water produced by the system. By measuring the contaminant removal performance and flow rates of the system, its operating status can be easily evaluated. Factors Which Affect Performance Performance of the reverse osmosis membrane is affected by several factors which must be considered when judging the condition of the system.
Recovery Recovery plays an important role in determining membrane and system performance. Recovery refers to the amount of water produced in relation to the amount of water sent to drain. The standard calculation is: % Recovery = Product Water ÷ (Product Water + Waste Water) x 100 The AC-30 uses a capillary tube to restrict the flow of waste water to the drain. This restriction helps maintain pressure against the membrane. The sizing of the capillary tube determines the recovery rating of the system.
Measuring Flow Rates To measure flow rates, it is necessary to use a graduated cylinder (100 ml suggested), and a watch or stopwatch with a second hand. Measure and record the product and concentrate flow rates as follows: • • Collect the water sample directly from the manifold for exactly one minute or exactly two minutes. Convert the measured flow rate to gallons per day (gpd) as follows: one minute sample: ml collected x 0.40 conversion = gpd two minute sample: ml collected x 0.
Checking Quantity Produced Measure and record both the flow rate and temperature of the product water. Record the temperature correction factor from Table 3 which corresponds to the measured flow rate to the 77°F (25°C) standard as follows: Adjusted Flow Measured = Flow Rate Temperature ÷ Rate Correction Factor As an example, if the above system is producing 24.15 gpd at 60°F, the Temperature Correction Factor from Table 3 is 0.69. 24.15 gpd ÷ 0.
@ 5 PSI Precharge Culligan Model 01005095 (2 Gallon) 01004776 (3 Gallon) 01004765 (9 Gallon) Total Gallons 3.2 4.4 14 20 43.2% 1.4 1.9 6.0 Product Water Pressure 30 40 50 56.0% 64.0% 69.6% 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 7.8 9.0 9.7 60 73.6% 2.4 3.2 10.3 70 76.7% 2.5 3.4 10.7 @ 10 PSI Precharge Culligan Model 01005095 (2 Gallon) 01004776 (3 Gallon) 01004765 (9 Gallon) Total Gallons 3.2 4.4 14 20 28.8% 0.9 1.3 4.0 Product Water Pressure 30 40 50 44.7% 54.8% 61.8% 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.4 2.7 6.3 7.7 8.7 60 66.
Checking Efficiency Measure and record the product water flow and the concentrate water flow. Calculate the percent recovery as follows: Product Water Flow % Recovery = (Product Water Flow + Conc.
Figure 13 Figure 14 Installing an RO to Service Other Water Using Appliances Aqua-Cleer Faucet Aqua-Cleer Faucet Pressure, Pressure, Pressure Drain If you are installing a service line from an RO storage tank to an appliance with a minimum pressure requirement then you may need to consider the following Cold Water Tubing From Supply Feed Line Air Gapof that appliance.
2 Gallon Tank Pressure vs. Drawdown @ 50psi and 65psi Starting Product Pressure 70 60 50 PSI 40 30 20 5psi 10 0 0.00 0.06 0.19 0.32 0.44 0.57 0.70 0.82 0.95 1.08 10psi 5psi 10psi 1.20 1.33 1.52 5psi 5psi 10psi 10psi 1.59 1.72 1.98 2.25 Gallons Graph 5 3 Gallon Tank Pressure vs. Drawdown @50psi and 65psi Starting Product Pressure 70 60 PSI 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 0.13 0.26 0.53 0.79 1.06 1.32 1.45 Gallons Graph 6 9 Gallon Tank Pressure vs.
Service & Maintenance Service Schedule To keep the Aqua-Cleer®/Good Water Machine® system operating properly, it is necessary to change the filters and sanitize the system periodically. Typically, this should be done on an annual basis. Service frequency may vary depending on local water conditions. High sediment, chlorine, turbidity, or hardness levels may require more frequent service. Use the following as a guide.
Perform the following steps in the order shown. Preliminary Steps 1. Check for any leaks that may exist from tubing connections or the faucet. 2. Check for flow to the drain. If flowing, close tank shut-off so you can check auto shut-off operation 3. Test and record product TDS from faucet. Also observe if faucet stem is stiff to move. 4. Test and record feed TDS, then calculate rejection percentage - ____% acceptable. 5.
AC-30 Estimated Flow Rates Temperature Feed NDP °F 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 TCF 2.23 2.03 1.84 1.68 1.52 1.38 1.26 1.14 1.04 0.94 0.86 PSI PCF Product Flow Rate in milliliters per minute 25 20.0 2.5 14.1 15.6 17.1 18.8 20.7 22.8 25.1 27.6 30.4 33.4 36.8 30 25.0 2.0 17.7 19.4 21.4 23.5 25.9 28.5 31.3 34.5 37.9 41.8 45.9 35 30.0 1.7 21.2 23.3 25.7 28.2 31.1 34.2 37.6 41.4 45.5 50.1 55.1 40 35.0 1.4 24.7 27.2 29.9 32.9 36.
Troubleshooting Guide If a problem cannot be corrected through use of this Troubleshooting Guide and assistance from the factory is required, please have the following information available: 1. Product water flow rate (directly from module). 2. Concentrate flow rate (from concentrate water outlet of module housing). Pressure relief valve must be closed when measuring concentrate flow rate. 3. Feed water line pressure. *4. Product water quality (directly from module). *5. Reservoir water quality. *6.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy 4. External leakage. a. Tubing not fully seated in fitting a. Check all fittings for tightness. b. Tubing abraded in seal area. b. Recut tubing and redo connection. a. Concentrate tubing plugged. a. Clean concentrate tubing of debris. b. Air gap plugged. b. Clean with vinegar and/or soap. c. Concentrate tubing not in continuous downward slope. c. Eliminate loops or low spots in tubing. d. Obstructed home drain pipe. d. Free obstruction. 6. Foaming at faucet tip.
Worksheet Aqua-Cleer®/Good Water Machine® System Performance Worksheet Quality Feed Water TDS: TDS FEED __________ Product Water TDS: TDS __________ PROD [(TDS - TDS ) ÷ TDS ] x 100 = __________% Removal FEED PROD FEED Quantity Produced Product Water Flow: F PROD ___________ Product Water Temperature: T__________ Temperature Correction Factor: F PROD ÷ TCF = __________F Feed Water TDS: TDS FEED (TDS FEED (Corrected Product Flow) - 500) x 0.
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