Specifications

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 B483.1, and 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.
The substances removed by this system are not necessarily in the customer’s untreated water. See
Performance Data Sheet (located in the Owners Guide) for exact percentages of contaminant removal.
Carton 1: Carton 2: Carton 3:
Carton 4
(Platinum Units):
Filtration Assembly Storage Tank Faucet Aqua-Cleer Sentry
®
Monitor
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element
Particle Filter Element
Activated Carbon Filter Element
Polishing Filter w/Mounting Pad
Parts Package, including: Tank Valve
Mounting Bracket
Product Literature
Packaging
The Aqua-Cleer system is shipped from the factory in three
cartons for standard units and four cartons for Platinum units:
Warranty
A limited warranty is extended to the original end user from
Culligan. This warranty is printed on the back cover of the
Owner’s Guide.
Application Guidelines
The Aqua-Cleer/Good Water Machine system is designed for
use on potable water supplies meeting the guidelines outlined
in Table 1. The system should be installed on a home’s cold
water line. The flushing stream should discharge through
an approved siphon break. Installation of this system must
comply with state and local laws and regulations.
Notes
1. See the “Performance & Technical Information” section for all applications
where TDS exceeds 1000 ppm. A booster is strongly recommended to improve
the reduction of TDS. Higher pressures will help maintain the membrane’s
maximum rejection performance.
2. The reverse osmosis membrane used in these systems may be damaged by
chlorine. These systems include activated carbon filters which protect the
membranes by reducing chlorine. Influent chlorine should not exceed 3 mg/L.
3. A softener is strongly recommended for water over 10 gpg hard. Installing
a system without a softener on water with hardness higher than 10 gpg will
reduce the life of the membrane.
4. Additional information on factors that affect RO performance can be found in
the “Performance & Technical Information” section.
Table 1
Notice: The filter elements are shipped in their own sealed
packaging. This will help to simplify in-plant preparation
of the system and to maximize the shelf life of the RO
membrane element.
If the Aqua-Cleer system will not be installed immediately,
refrigerate the RO membrane element at 35°/40°F (2°/5°C).
DO NOT ALLOW TO FREEZE.
Influent Water Characteristic
Pressure 40 - 120 psi
Temperature 33 - 100 ºF
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
1
0 - 2500 ppm (0 - 2500 mg/L)
pH 5 - 10
Chlorine
2
0 - 3 ppm (0 - 3 mg/L)
Chloramine 0 - 3 ppm (0 - 3 mg/L)
Turbidity 0 - 10 NTU
Hardness
3
0 - 10 gpm
Iron 0 - 1 ppm (0 - 1 mg/L)
Bacterial Quality Potable
High Efficiency Operation
The Aqua-Cleer system is designed for high-efficiency operation. Soft water use is strongly recommended. For maximum RO
membrane life on all hard-water installations, adjust the capillary length as described in the “In-Plant Preparation” section of this
manual. (Not required for LC-50)
4 Aqua-Cleer
®
/ Good Water Machine
®