Culligan Aqua-Cleer CC Basic User manual

CULLIGAN®
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™
Bottle-less Cooler
©2008 Culligan International Company
Installation, Operation
& Service Instructions
with Parts List
Printed in USA
Cat. No. 01021819
Rev. O 12/31/08
DCO # 010916

Attention Culligan Customer:
Your local independently operated Culligan dealer employs trained service and maintenance personnel who are experienced
in the installation, function and repair of Culligan equipment. This publication is written specifically for these individuals and is
intended for their use.
We encourage Culligan users to learn about Culligan products, but we believe that product knowledge is best obtained by con-
sulting with your Culligan dealer. Untrained individuals who use this manual assume the risk of any resulting property damage
or personal injury.
Culligan POU Coolers are combined with selected Culligan water treatment components to create a system specifically tai-
lored to match the customer application.
Prior to servicing equipment, disconnect power supply to prevent electricalWARNING!
shock.
This system is not intended for use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of un-NOTE
known quality.
If incorrectly installed, operated or maintained, this product can cause severeWARNING!
injury. Those who install, operate, or maintain this product should be trained in
its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the entire manual before
attempting to install, operate, or maintain this product.
Products manufactured and marketed by Culligan International Company (Culligan) and its affiliates are protected by patents
issued or pending in the United States and other countries. Culligan reserves the right to change the specifications referred to
in this literature at any time, without prior notice. Culligan, Aqua-Cleer, Culligan Man and www.culligan.com are trademarks of
Culligan International Company or its affiliates.
Culligan International Company
9399 West Higgins Road, Suite 1100
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
To Order Culligan Parts call: 1-800-428-2828
www.culliganindustrial.com
www.culligancommercial.com
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the two follow-WARNING!
ing conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This
device must accept all intereference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufac-
turer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contents i
Cat. No. 01021819
Installation, Operation
& Service Instructions
with Parts List
Culligan®Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™
Bottle-less Cooler
Models from 2008
Contents
Key Pre-Delivery Activities ................................................ii
Introduction....................................................................... 1
Safety Information ............................................................ 3
CC Basic™ Inspection and Setup .................................... 4
Installing the CC Basic™.................................................. 8
Sanitizing the CC Basic™ .............................................. 10
Descaling the CC Basic™ .............................................. 11
Troubleshooting.............................................................. 13
Technical Specifications................................................. 14
Warranty.......................................................................... 15
CC Basic™ Parts List..................................................... 16
Appendix Overview......................................................... 17
Appendix A ..................................................................... 18
Appendix B ..................................................................... 19
Appendix C..................................................................... 22
Appendix D..................................................................... 26
Appendix E ..................................................................... 29

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Key Pre-Delivery Activities
The cooler and the water treatment equipment must be properly prepared beforeCAUTION!
the system is delivered to the customer.
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ Filter Systems
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ Filter—see Appendix A, Figure 5, on page 18.
Uses: sediment filter and carbon block filter in two (2) E-Z Change heads.•
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ Reverse Osmosis Systems
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ RO—see Appendix B, Figure 8 on page 19.
Uses: carbon block and RO 50 cartridges in two (2) E-Z Change heads with storage tank and inline post carbon•
filler.
For detailed instructions about• Aqua-Cleer®components please refer to the complete Installation, Operation and
Service Manual, Cat. No. 01020219.
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ LC-100 RO—see Appendix C, Figure 13 on page 22.
Uses: Preferred Series 250 Filter and LC-100 RO with storage tank and inline post carbon filter.•
For detailed instructions about Aqua-Cleer LC components please refer to the complete Installation, Operation and•
Service Manual, Cat. No. 01882074.
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ AC50 RO—see Appendix D, Figure 17 on page 26.
Uses: AC50 inline post carbon filter and storage tank.•
For detailed instructions about AC 50 components please refer to the complete Installation, Operation and Service•
Manual, Cat. No. 01018587.
Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ POU Cooler
Inspection and Setup Procedures—see Appendix E on page 29.

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Pre-Delivery Activity: Prepare and Flush Water Treatment Components
All RO Membranes will require a 24-hour flush to drain. All flushing of mem-CAUTION!
branes and filters must be done with chlorine-free, filtered, softened water.
Activity Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™
Filter
Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™ RO
Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™ LC-
100 RO
Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™
AC50 RO
Flush the filters to drain for at least five (5)
minutes with filtered soft water
c
Verify that system includes Automatic
Shut-Off Valve (01021587)
c c
Verify that system includes Check Valve
(01021588)
c c
Verify system includes Air Gap (44403001
or equivalent) for system drain
ccc
Flush the RO cartridge to a drain with fil-
tered softened water for 24 hours prior to
installation
ccc
Flush the carbon block filter to drain for
at least five (5) minutes until there are no
more carbon fines observed.
c
Activate the Preferred Series 250 car-
tridge and thoroughly flush per the detailed
instructions
c
Flush the pre-carbon filter and sediment
filters to drain
c
Flush the carbon post filter to drain ccc
Sanitize and flush the storage tank ccc
Pre-Delivery Activity: Prepare and Flush POU Cooler for Service
Activity Aqua-Cleer®
CC Basic™ POU
Cooler
Unpack the POU Cooler. c
Inspect the POU Cooler for any shipping damage. c
Flush and test the POU Cooler. c

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Introduction 1
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Introduction
The Culligan Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ system provides an economical solution to point-of-use water treatment systems in
the marketplace. Unlike a bottled water cooler, incoming tap water is treated as it is needed, so the water is always fresh
and great tasting. Best of all, there are no bottles to change and the supply is unlimited.
The Culligan Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ dispenses both hot and cold water using selected filters or reverse osmosis tech-
nology depending on your needs and the incoming water supply.
The Culligan Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ is shipped with empty EZ change single heads that will enable configurations for
virtually any incoming water condition. You decide on the filtration package needed and then simply twist the filters se-
lected into the EZ Aqua-Cleer filter heads behind the lower front panel.
The Culligan Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ has been designed to facilitate the use of other Culligan filtration and RO options
such as the AC-50 RO System and the LC-100 RO Membrane with Preferred Series Filter Systems.
This publication is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design refinements could cause
changes that may not be included in this publication.

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Safe Practices
Throughout this manual there are paragraphs set off by special headings.
Notice
Notice is used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important, but does not present
any hazard. For example,
The nipple must extend no more than 1 inch above the cover plate.NOTICE
Caution
Caution is used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property. For example,
Disassembly while under water pressure can result in flooding.CAUTION!
Warning
Warning is used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored. For example,
Electrical shock hazard! Unplug the unit before removing the timer mechanism orWARNING!
cover plates!
The CAUTION and WARNING paragraphs are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood that common sense, caution, and careful attention are conditions which cannot be built into the equip-
ment. These MUST be supplied by the personnel installing, operating, or maintaining the system.
Be sure to check and follow the applicable plumbing codes and ordinances when installing this equipment. Local codes
may prohibit the discharge of sanitizing or descaling solutions to drain.
Use protective clothing and proper face or eye protection equipment when handling chemicals or power tools.
The Culligan Aqua-CleerNOTE ®CC Basic™ is not intended for use with water that is microbiologically un-
safe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection either before or after the system.
Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. FollowNOTE
local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual. To ensure proper and efficient opera-
tion of the Culligan Aqua-Cleer®CC Basic™ to your full satisfaction, carefully follow the instructions in
this manual.

Safety Information 3
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Electrical Safety
Only connect the power cord to a 120V properly grounded outlet.•
Never pull the power plug from the outlet with a wet hand or allow the plug to get wet.•
Keep the power cord out of heavy traffic areas.•
To avoid a fire hazard, never put the power cord under rugs, near radiators, stoves or heaters.•
Do not use a damaged power cord or plug. If the power cord is damaged, a qualified service technician must•
replace it.
Do not use an extension cord with the CC Basic™.•
Installation and Usage Safety
Keep the CC Basic™ away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.•
Keep at least four (4) inches from the wall.•
Do not lay the CC Basic™ down on its side. If for some reason the unit was placed on its side, it must stand up-•
right for a minimum of two (2) hours before operation to allow the compressor to stabilize.
Connect the water supply to a cold water line only. Feed water over 105°F (40°C) can damage the filters.•
Never install the system where it could freeze.•
If the feedwater pressure is over the recommended operating pressure of 60 psi (4 bar), install a pressure-reducing•
valve in the water line. Be aware of pressure transients.
Filters should be replaced on schedule. Overused filters will deteriorate the performance of the system.•
Drain the water out of the CC Basic™ after long periods of non-use, such as over the long weekend; this will allow•
a fresh batch of water to fill the system.
Safety Information

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Inspect the Unit
All preparation work should be done in a clean area. A separate room is recommended.NOTE
Inspect the carton for evidence of shipping or handling damage.1.
Unpack the unit and inspect the plastic parts.2.
Install Point of Use Assembly Kit—Part Number 01017703
On the CC Basic™ unit, remove the locking pin from the Crystal Guard.1.
May require the use of a tool to remove pin.NOTE
Press on the Guard rim and turn counter clockwise to remove (Figure 1).2.
Open
Crystal Guard Locking Pin
Figure 1.
Open the POU Kit box and check the assembly for damage.3.
Verify the float mounting pins are firmly inserted onto the float arm.4.
Ensure that both floats are positioned downwards.5.
Install the POU kit on the CC Basic™ unit (Figure 2).6.
CC Basic™ Inspection and Setup