Culligan Smart Filter Arsenic Reduction Water... User manual

Culligan®
Smart Filter
Arsenic
Reduction
Automatic
Water
Conditioner
Owners Guide

Thank You
And Welcome To Your New World Of Better Living With
Culligan Water.
The Culligan Smart Filter for Arsenic Reduction Water Conditioners with Soft-
Minder® Meter sensing device are tested and certied by WQA against NSF/
ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of total arsenic (pentavalent and trivalent) as
veried and substantiated by test data.
For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code
248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for
installation of this system. This system and its installation must
comply with state and local regulations. The use of saddle valves is not permitted.
If this is your rst experience having ltered, conditioned water in your home, you’ll be amazed at
the marvelous difference it makes. We promise that you’ll never want to be without it again.
Congratulations, too, on selecting one of the “rst family” of water lters in the prestigious Culligan
Advanced Gold Series. With Culligan’s many years of knowledge and experience in water
treatment, you can be condent that the model you selected has been designed and engineered to
provide years of service with a minimum of care and attention.
Some localities have corrosive water. If you suspect corrosion, your Culligan Dealer has equipment
to control the problem.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or
modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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Attention Culligan Customer:
The installation, service and maintenance of this equipment should be rendered by a qualied
and trained service technician. 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 specically 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 consulting with your Culligan dealer. Untrained individuals who
use this manual assume the risk of any resulting property damage or personal injury.
Warning! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the two
following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This
device must accept all interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Performance Data Sheets are included in this manual for various Culligan Smart Filter Arsenic
Reduction Water Conditioner models. Refer to the Performance Data Sheet for your specic lter,
as there are slight differences between the models. The lter warranty is located on page 24 of this
Owner’s Guide.
Specications........................................................................ 4
Conditioner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
First Time Set-up ..................................................................... 7
Set Time & Date..................................................................... 12
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manual Regeneration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Care and Cleaning of your Water Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Things to Check Before you call for Service................................................ 18
Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
When and How to Bypass your Water Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Culligan Advanced Gold Series™ 10” Water Filter with Soft-Minder® Meter Performance Data Sheet . . . 21
Culligan Advanced Gold Series™ 12” Water Filter with Soft-Minder® Meter Performance Data Sheet . . . 22
Culligan Advanced Gold Series™ 14” Water Filter with Soft-Minder® Meter Performance Data Sheet . . . 23
Arsenic Fact Sheet ................................................................... 24
Warranty........................................................................... 26
Table of
Contents
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Arsenic Filter Performance Specifications
10-inch System 12-inch System 14-inch System
General
Control Valve 1” Reinforced Thermoplastic
Timer Electronic GBE
Overall Conditioner Height 63 in. 61 in. 74 in.
Media tank Design Quadra-Hull Tank
Media Tank Dimensions (Dia x Ht) 10 x 54 in. 12 x 52 in. 14 x 65 in.
Filter Media Type and Quantity GFO, 1.5 cu. ft. GFO, 2.0 cu. ft. GFO, 4.0 cu. ft.
Underbedding Type and Quantity Cullsan, 15lb Cullsan, 20lb Cullsan, 25lb
Freeboard215” 16” 14”
Capacity375,000 Gallons 100,000 Gallons 200,000 Gallons
Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop 5 gpm @ 6 psi 6 gpm @ 6 psi 9.5 gpm @ 15 psi
Water Quality Criteria
pH Range 5.5 - 8.5
Arsenic < 100 μg/l
Iron < 0.3mg/l
Manganese < 0.05 mg/l
Phosphate < 0.5 mg/l
Silica < 30 mg/l
Sulfate < 100 mg/l
Hydrogen Sulfate < detect mg/l
TSS < 5 mg/l
Fluoride < 1 mg/l
Hardness < 300 mg/l
Turbidity < 5 NTU
Tannins < detect mg/l
Operating Pressure 20 - 120 psi
Operating Pressure Canada 20 - 90 psi
Operating Temperature 33 - 120oF
Electical Requirements 24 volts/60 Hz
Electrical Power Consumption, Min/Max 3 watts/45 watts
Drain Flow, Max14.5 gpm 5.5 gpm 10 gpm
Reconditioning Time
Backwash 10 Minutes
Fast Rinse 10 Minutes
1 Backwash at 120 psi
2 Measured from top of media surface to top surface of tank threads (backwashed and drained).
3 Capacity will vary by individual site based on water quality and usage.
Specifications

Water Meter Mode
In water meter mode, the controller keeps track of the quantity of water that has owed through the
resin bed. When the set point is reached, regeneration is triggered. If time clock backup is set and
the capacity has not been exhausted but the days since last regeneration is greater than time clock
backup, setting the lter will regenerate.
Remote Display Control
The remote display control displays the current status of the water lter and allows for remote
control. It can be located up to 200 feet away from the lter (depending upon building construction
materials). The wireless remote displays information about lter performance, problems, remaining
and allows remote control for regeneration.
The wireless remote control is designed to communicate at 915 MHz and to work without
interference with other 915 MHz devices such as cordless telephones and baby monitors.
Modem
The modem allows for the system to be remotely monitored detecting problems before they occur
and to keep the system software up to date with the latest advances.
Manual Regeneration
Manual regeneration can be initiated via the lter control valve or remote display. Manual
regeneration can be initiated to begin regeneration immediately or that night.
Settings
The Culligan Automatic Water Filter is designed to perform efciently on a wide range of water
supplies. In order to ensure proper operation of the lter, and before initiating the initial recharge
and putting the unit into service, the following settings need to be made.
Backwash
The backwash setting is important in that backwashing expands and loosens the media bed. This
ushes away the particulate matter that has accumulated in the bed. The backwash interval is
preset at the factory for 10 minutes, which is adequate for most water supplies. It is recommended
that the backwash cycle last just long enough so that the efuent from the drain line is clear.
Backwash too long and water is wasted, not long enough and the tank becomes fouled with
sediment. Refer to the programming section for instructions on adjusting the backwash time.
Pause Cycle
Because this Automatic Water Filter shares it timer with other water conditioning products, it
momentarily stops in a pause cycle. This setting is used in other controls for the eduction and
rinsing of salt, or other regenerant chemicals. The pause cycle is factory set at 2 minutes. Refer to
the programming section for instructions on adjusting the pause time.
Rapid Rinse
The rapid rinse setting settles and compacts the media after backwashing and ushes any
residual particulate matter from the bottom of the lter bed before returning the lter to the service
position. The rapid rinse setting is factory set at 10 minutes. Refer to the programming section for
instructions on adjusting the rapid rinse time.
Conditioner
Operation
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Filtering
Jan-01-09 12:01 a
> 1) information
2) manual mode
3) set date/time
4) ACCESSORIES
1) information
> 2) manual mode
3) set date/time 4)
ACCESSORIES
1) information
2) manual mode
> 3) set date/time
4) ACCESSORIES
Manual Mode
regen off
Manual Mode
> regen off
Manual Mode
> regen now
Manual Mode
> regen tonite
> 1) information
2) manual mode
3) set date/time
4) accessories
regen tonite
Jan-01-09 12:01 a
This is the “home” screen. Pressing any
key except CANCEL (“x”) takes you to the
main menu.
This is the main menu. The pointer shows
where you are in the menu. The UP and
DOWN arrows move thru the menu.
Pressing the CHECK MARK key selects
that item on the menu.
Here we see the current value for “regeneration” is
“OFF”. Pressing the CHECK MARK turns on the
pointer symbol. The pointer indicates that you can
change the current value using the arrow keys.
The arrow keys allow you to scroll thru the
available options.
Pressing the CANCEL button from inside
the menu always takes you one step closer
to the “home” screen.
Now we are back to the home screen.
Note that the display will alternate between
“SOFTENING” and “REGEN TONITE”.
Navigating
the Menus
and Keypad

First Time
Set-up
Process
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First Set-up Procedure
After completing the plumbing connections to the water softener, follow
these steps to turn on and program the softener controller.
STEP 1: Plug in the wall transformer
STEP 2: Perform the on-display “First Time Setup” process
„ Moves up the menu
‰ Moves down the menu
PChanges the display, accept desired change
X Cancel or exit
When a new controller is rst turned on, the display will show the
messages shown. The controller is designed to simplify the setup and
installation process by making some default recommendations during the
Initial Setup. The default settings are designed to be appropriate for most
common installations.
Default Settings
1= these items are changed on the Main Menu / Advanced / System Setup Menu
2= these items are changed on the Main Menu / Advanced / Regen Setup Menu
3= these items are changed on the Main Menu / Advanced / Regen Trigger Menu
1. Electronic Serial Number, FIrmware version and release date.
S/N: 00000123
FWV 119LT 01
Jan 26 2009
The second screen which shows is very important as it shows the electronic ID number of
the controller.
Controller
Remote
First Time Setup
Press Down
Time of Regen = 2:00 AM2
Regen Time = Delayed2
Time Clock Backup = OFF3
Day-of-week Regen = OFF3
Pre-Rinse Mode = OFF1
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Pressing the DOWN arrow button will change the
display to read “Set Month”.
2. Set Month
• If the default selection is correct, pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take
you to the next question.
• If the value displayed is NOT correct then pressing the CHECK MARK button will
change the display, as shown to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value.
• The “>” symbol indicates that this value may be changed
by pressing the UP and DOWN arrow buttons. For
example, pressing the DOWN arrow while the “>” mark
is displayed changes the display from “JAN” to “FEB”.
• Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by pressing the
“CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
3. Set Day
Set Day
1
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
4. Set Year
Set Year
2009
Set Month
> FEB
Set Month
Jan
Note: If this unit will be installed with a modem, it is required that this electronic ID number is
reported back to Culligan on the IQR form.

• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
5. Set 12 Hour or 24 Hour Clock
Clock Type
12 hr
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
6. Set Hour
Set hour
7 am
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
7. Set Minute
Set minute
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• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
8. Set Valve Type
Note: The Gold Series Advanced is set-up as a 4-cycle control.
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valve type
4-cycle

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• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
9. Set Units or Metric Units
units
us-inch
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
10. Set Softener or Filter
unit type
Filter
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will change
the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or DOWN arrow
to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value can be accepted by
pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.
11. Set Media Life
Media Life
50000 gallons Note: MEDIA LIFEis the estimated life expectancy of the
media.
• If the value displayed is NOT correct, pressing the “CHECK MARK” button will
change the display, to show a “>” symbol next to the displayed value. Use the UP or
DOWN arrow to change the setting. Once the desired value is displayed, this value
can be accepted by pressing the “CHECK MARK” button.
Pressing the DOWN arrow will accept that value and take you to the next question.