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Culligan
Gold Series
™
Automatic
Water Conditioner
Owners Guide
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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
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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 softener 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 Meter ™ ® Performance Data Sheet - Page 17 Culligan Gold Series 9” W
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Specifications Culligan Gold Series Water Conditioners with Time Clock, Aqua-Sensor Device or ® ® Soft-Minder Meter ® 9” Model 12” Model Control Valve 5-cycle Reinforced 5-cycle Reinforced Thermoplastic Thermoplastic 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. 229 x 1,143 mm 305 x 1,143 mm 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 18 x 43 in. 457 x 1,092 mm 3 3 Excha
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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
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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
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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. Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissol
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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
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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 servicep
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Familiarization Display As shipped from the factory, the display of the board will turn off if there has been no keyboard activity for a 1 minute period. To have the display constantly lit, press the STATUS button until the number 10 icon is lit. Next, press the UP arrow. A “d” for disable will appear in the display. To have the display blank again, press the UP arrow. An “E” will appear in the display. Power Loss The AccuSoft circuit board is equipped with a Hi-Cap Capacitor and EEPROM memory c
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Programming The Culligan AccuSoft 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. If a small padlock icon appears in the lower right corner of the display, the microprocessor settings are locked and only the Time-of-Day setting can be adjusted, call your Culligan Dealer if setting changes are required. 1.
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7. Press status again to display the H H H H Har ar ar ar ardness L dness L dness L dness L dness Le e e e ev v v v ve e e e el ll. l l The setting can be adjusted from 2-99 gpg. M M Me e et t te e er M r M r Mo o od d de e els ls ls M Me et te er M r Mo od de els ls Onl Only y.. Onl Onl Only y y. . . A number “7” will appear at the bottom of the display while in this mode. Press to increase or to decrease 8. Press status again, for time clock models the display R Re eg ge ene ner rat atio
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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 servic
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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. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover. 1 Use only mild soap and warm water when cleaning the exterior of the conditioner. 2 Never use harsh, abrasive cleaning compounds or those which contain acid, such as vinegar, bleach and similar products. Important: Protect your
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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. Remove the salt storage tank cover and the cap from the brine valve chamber. 2. Lift the brine valve out of
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Things to Check Before You Call For Service If you unexpectedly experience hard water, make these simple checks before calling your Culligan dealer. One of the following conditions may be the reason for your interruption of service. IMPORTANT If any of the following conditions is found, the water conditioner should be manually recharged according to instructions on page 9 after you have corrected the problem. POWER SUPPLY Check your power supply cord. Is it plugged fully into the electric outlet
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the instrument. Should an obstruction be found before the mark on your instrument reaches the rim of the salt storage tank, a salt bridge is likely to have formed. Continue to probe and break the salt bridge completely. Caution! Do not force the implement past the mark as damage to the horizontal salt plate may occur. When and How to Bypass Your Water Conditioner Normally, all water except outside lines passes through the water conditioner. There are times when the water conditioner should be by
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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 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. It is recommended that before purchasing a water treat
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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 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. It is recommended that before purchasing a water treat
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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 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. It is recommended that before purchasing a water treat
