Culligan Platinum Series™ Automatic Water Conditioner Owners Guide
THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WORLD OF BETTER LIVING WITH CULLIGAN WATER. The Culligan Platinum Series™ Water Softeners with Soft-Minder® Meter and Aqua-Sensor® sensing device are tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for the effective reduction of hardness (calcium and magnesium) as verified and substantiated by test data. For installations in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to.
Table of Contents Performance Data Sheets are included in this manual for various Culligan Platinum Series™ Softener models. Refer to the Performance Data Sheet for your specific softener, as there are slight differences between the models. The softener warranty is located on page 31 of this Owner’s Guide. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
How Your Water 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.
Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, the Control Valve, the Mineral Tank, and 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.
Modes of Operation Water Meter Mode In water meter mode, the controller keeps track of the quantity of water that has flowed through the resin bed. Based on the influent water hardness and the hardness capacity of the resin bed, a service life expectancy in the quantity of softened water is calculated and programmed into the control. When the set point is reached, regeneration is triggered.
Programming Power Loss The AccuSoft® circuit board is equipped with a Hi-Cap Capacitor and EEPROM memory chip. The capacitor is capable of maintaining the time, for at least one day, in the event of a power outage. The EEPROM ensures that the individual programming parameters of your softener are not lost. If the power outage lasts long enough to drain the Hi-Cap Capacitor, the control will flash “12:00 PM” when power is returned to the control.
The Culligan® AccuSoft® Plus circuit board controls all of the softener functions. These settings are programmed at the time of installation. The following is a list of all the microprocessor functions, in the event that any of the settings need to be adjusted. 1. Beeper Setting - This setting is used to turn the beeper on or off for each key press actuation. The display will show "bEEP X" where X is either "Y" or "N". The "Y" or "N" will be toggled with the "+" and "-" keys.
4. Regeneration Interval - This setting is used to set the days between regeneration. If the time clock backup Dip switch # 10 is set to on. The display will show "REGEN" icon and "dAYS" as well as the numbers to change. Adjust the value with the "+" or "-" keys. Pressing the "Status" key will save the setting and move to the next programming step. 5. Hardness Setting (flow meter only) - This setting is used to set the hardness (grains) of the influent water supply.
9. Tank Sizes (flow meter only) - This setting is used to determine what size tank the control is connected to. The display will first show "PLAtIN" for two seconds and then display the tank size default. Adjust the tank size with the "+" or "-" keys. Pressing the "Status" key wi ll tem pora ri ly store the set ting and move to the next programming step. 10.
12. Salt Dosage - This setting is used to set the salt dosage. The display will first show "dOSAGE" for two seconds and then display the default (or previously programmed value). Adjust the salt dosage with the "+" or "-" keys. Note: This setting appears during Aqua-Sensor Programming. Pressing the "STATUS" key will save the setting and move to the next programming step. 13. Backwash Time - This setting is used to program the backwash. The time of the cycle is kept in minutes.
17. Total Capacity Set Point (Max Capacity) - This setting is used to program a value that corresponds to the maximum capacity that can be expected from a unit before it is completely exhausted. If the unit reaches this set point an immediate regeneration will occur even if the control is set to delay mode. This setting will only appear if a flow meter is connected to the circuit board. Adjust the value with the "+" or "-" keys.
Statistic Functions Once either of the statistics menus is entered the information shown for each display is outlined below: • Aqua Sensor - This display will only show when in aqua sensor mode (no meter attached). The display will alternate between 'aqua' and 'sensor' every second until the 'statistics' key is pressed or until the function times out. • Flow Rate (standard statistics) - This display will only show if the flow meter is attached to the control.
Salt Supply, Usage and Service Salt is the mineral used to “recharge” your water conditioner. A brine solution is automatically made up in the bottom of the salt storage container, the Cullex® resin beads in the mineral tank are flushed with the brine solution as a step in the recharging process. Your Culligan Water Conditioner has been carefully designed to get the greatest amount of softening capacity from the salt it uses. Here is some pertinent information about salt usage, types and service.
Care and Cleaning of Your Water Conditioner Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years. 1 2 Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover. Use only mild soap and warm water when cleaning the exterior of the conditioner. Never use harsh, abrasive cleaning compounds or those which contain acid, such as vinegar, bleach and similar products.
To Clean Out the Salt Storage Tank A periodic clean-out of the Salt Storage Tank is necessary to keep your Culligan Water Conditioner at peak operating efficiency. Do it at least every 2 years when the salt supply is low. Follow these step-by-step procedures: Tools needed: • Scoop • Clean, bucket-size container • Phillips-head screwdriver • Garden hose • Household scrub brush or sponge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Things to Check Before You Call For Service If you unex pectedly ex peri ence hard water, make these simple ch ecks before calling your Culligan de a l er. One of the following conditions may be the re a s on for your interru pti on of servi ce. IMPORTANT If a ny of the fo llowing conditi ons are fo u n d , the water conditi on er should be manually recharged according to instructi ons on page 8 after you have corrected the probl em. POWER SUPPLY Check your power supply cord.
Error Codes The Accusoft Plus microprocessor is equipped with an advanced error detection system. During all operating modes the softener’s electronics are performing self-diagnostics to ensure that the unit is operating correctly. There may be times, however, when something may occur that could cause the unit to improperly operate. In those instances the microprocessor will identify the exact problem and alert the user with an error code. Shown below is a description of the error codes.
When and How to Bypass your Water Conditioner Norm a lly, a ll water except outside lines passes thro u gh the water condition er. There are times wh en the water conditi on er should be bypassed, using the push-but ton Cul-Flo-Va lv® Bypass ro t a ting bypass, or a 3-way bypass va lve. You should bypass: 1. If lines to out s i de faucets do not bypass the water conditi on er, and you do not want to waste soft water on lawn sprinkling or other out s i de uses. 2.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than sixty-five years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs.
Records and Data Important Data on Your Water Conditioner It is advisable to have the salesperson or installer fill in the information below for your future reference. If this has been done, please ask for it, as it is necessary if you contact your dealer. IDENTIFICATION Model Name ________________________ Catalog No. _________________________ Control Model No. ___________________ Control Serial No. ____________________ Date of Installation ___________________ Tank Serial No.
Culligan Limited Warranty CULLIGAN PLATINUM SERIES™ AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONERS You have just purchased one of the finest water conditioners made.
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