Culligan 9" Manual

DCO# 220017 02/22/22
CAT# 01040718 Rev C
© 2022 Culligan International Company
Aquasential™
Smart
High Efficiency
Water Conditioners
Models from 2021
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Introduction........................................................................ 3
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Service............................................................................. 41
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Index.............................................................................. 110
Contents
Aquasential™
Smart
High Efficiency
Water Conditioners
Models from 2021
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Introduction
Read this Manual First
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NOTE! An Owners Guide is available online; it contains answers to most questions, system
operation information, suggested maintenance, and a trouble shooting section.
www.culligan.com/support/product-information/product-manuals
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Safety Instructions and Safety Definitions
Note
NOTE! “Note!” is used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important,
but does not present any hazard.
Caution
CAUTION!
“Caution” is used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property.
Warning
WARNING!
“Warning” is used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored.
CAUTIONWARNING
MUST
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Attention Service Technician:
NOTE! Please send any suggestions for improving this manual to [e-mail]
Be sure to check and follow the applicable plumbing codes and ordinances when installing this equipment.
WARNING!
Electrical shock hazard! Prior to servicing equipment, disconnect power supply to prevent electrical shock.
WARNING!
If incorrectly installed, operated, or maintained, this product can cause severe 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. Failure to comply
with any warning or caution that results in any damage will void the warranty.
WARNING!
Use protective clothing and proper face or eye protection equipment when handling chemicals or power tools.
CAUTION!
This product is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction. Children
should be instructed not to play with this appliance.
CAUTION!
If the power cord from the power supply to the unit looks or becomes damaged, the cord and power supply
should be replaced by a Culligan Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.
NOTE! This system is not intended for use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection either before or after the system.
Check your applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow local codes if they differ from the
standards used in this manual. To ensure proper and efficient operation of this Culligan product to your full
satisfaction, carefully follow the instructions in this manual.
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Specifications
Culligan Aquasential Smart High Efficiency (HE) Water Conditioners
Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—Downflow Regeneration
Model 9"
9” Outdoor
10"
10" Outdoor
12"
12" Outdoor
14"
14" Outdoor
Thermoplastic with
GBX Circuit Board
Thermoplastic with
GBX Circuit Board
Thermoplastic with
GBX Circuit Board
Thermoplastic with
GBX Circuit Board
Indoor / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor Indoor / Outdoor
56 in 62 in 60 in 73 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in
11 x 11 in / 160 lb
16 x 43 in / 250 lb
18 x 43 in / 375 lb
16 x 43 in / 250 lb
18 x 43 in / 375 lb
18 x 43 in / 375 lb 24 x 42 in / 650 lb
®3 or
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14.5 in 14.5 in 16 in 25 in
44.5 in 47.5 in 46 in 59 in
9.0 gpm @ 11 psi 9.4 gpm @ 12 psi 10.0 gpm @ 11 psi 10.6 gpm @ 11 psi
10.9 gpm @ 15 psi 11.0 gpm @ 15 psi 12.6 gpm @ 15 psi 12.8 gpm @ 15 psi
75 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg
20-125 psi 20-125 psi 20-125 psi 20-125 psi
20-90 psi 20-90 psi 20-90 psi 20-90 psi
33-120°F 33-120°F 33-120°F 33-120°F
62.38 gpm 2 gpm 2.86 gpm 5.28 gpm
56 gal 82 gal 102 gal 167 gal
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—Upflow Regeneration
Model 9" Upflow
9" Upflow Outdoor
10" Upflow
10" Upflow Outdoor
56 in 62 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in
16" x 43" or 18" x 43"
14.5 in 14.5 in
44.5 in 47.5 in
30 gpg 30 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—Municipal
Model Municipal 9"
Municipal 9" Outdoor
Municipal 10"
Municipal 10" Outdoor
Municipal12"
Municipal 12" Outdoor
Municipal 14"
Municipal 14" Outdoor
54 in 60 in 58 in 71 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in
11 x 11 in or
16 x 43 in or
18 x 43 in
16 x 43 in
or 18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 24 x 42 in
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215.75 in 19.5 in 17.31 in 25.89 in
344.5 in 47.5 in 46 in 59 in
15 gpg 15 gpg 15 gpg 15 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—Softener-Cleer
Model 9"
Softener-Cleer 10" Softener-Cleer 12" Softener-Cleer 14" Softener-Cleer
56 in 62 in 60 in 73 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in
16 x 43 in or 18 x 43 in 16 x 43 in or 18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 24 x 42 in
14.5 in 14.5 in 16 in 25 in
44.5 in 47.5 in 46 in 59 in
50 gpg 75 gpg 75 gpg 75 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—Softener-Cleer Plus
Model 9" Softener-Cleer Plus 9" Softener-Cleer Plus
Outdoor
10"
Softener-Cleer
Plus
12"
Softener-Cleer
Plus
14"
Softener-Cleer
Plus
56 in 62 in 60 in 73 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in
16 x 43 in or 18 x 43 in 16 x 43 in or 18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 24 x 42 in
12 in 12 in 13.5 in 22.5 in
44.5 in 47.5 in 46 in 59 in
50 gpg 75 gpg 75 gpg 75 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE—Twin Water Conditioners—Downflow Regeneration
Model Twin 9"
Twin 9" Outdoor Twin 10" Twin 10" Outdoor Twin 12" Twin 12" Outdoor Twin 14" Twin 14" Outdoor
56 in 62 in 60 in 73 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in
18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 24 x 42 in
14.5 in 14.5 in 16 in 25 in
44.5 in 47.5 in 46 in 59 in
75 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE—Twin Softener—Upflow Regeneration
Model Twin Upflow 9" Twin Upflow 10"
56 in 62 in
9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in
18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in
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314.5 in 14.5 in
444.5 in 47.5 in
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30 gpg 30 gpg
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Culligan Aquasential Smart HE Softener—1.25”
Model HE-1.25-10 HE-1.25-12 HE-1.25-14 HE-1.25-16
62 in 60 in 73 in 73 in
10 x 54 in 12 x 52 in 14 x 65 in 16 x 65 in
18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 24 x 40 in 24 x 40 in
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214.5 in 16 in 25 in 25 in
347.5 in 46 in 59 in 59 in
99 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg
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Installation
Using This Manual
2.
Materials
NOTE! Important! Read this section entirely before starting the installation.
System should be supplied with cold water only.
The following are necessary components for installation:
Materials
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CAUTION:
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TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK
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Location
Placement
Space Requirements
Floor Surface
Drain Facilities
NOTE! Most codes require an anti-siphon device or air gap for the drain line. Observe all local plumbing codes
and drain restrictions. The system and installation must comply with all state and local laws and regulations.
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Loading the Resin
CAUTION!
Once the tank is full do not lay it down as this will disrupt the layers of gravel underbedding
and result in poor performance.
CAUTION!
Keep the outlet manifold centered in the tank when loading the media. The manifold must remain vertical
to ensure a good seal at the o-ring. Rap the tank near the bottom with a rubber mallet to level the Cullsan.
Size Cullex
(Ft3)
Cullsan
(lb)
Freeboard
(inches)
2 20 16
3 25 25
NOTE! Only the 12 and 14 tank will require loading.
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9.
Cullex
Softening
Resin
Distributor
Manifold
Cullsan
Underbedding
Freeboard
Area
Wide
Mouth
Funnel
Inlet
Strainer
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Mount the Control Valve
See .
Tank Adapter O-ring
(Smaller O-ring)
DO NOT lubricate
this ring!
U-Clamp
U-Clamp
Adapter
Valve Adapter O-ring (Large O-ring)
Outlet Manifold
Control Valve
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2.
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5.
6.
Make sure to push the valve straight down onto
the manifold. If the valve is cocked, it may
cause the O-ring to slip off the manifold.
Do not try
to rotate
control valve
if the clamp
is tightened
otherwise
you may cut
the o-ring.
The adapter only needs
to be tightened hand-
tight to the tank flange.
The clamp and valve
will be able to rotate
on the tank until water
pressure is applied.
Do not push the top
O-Ring down to the
flange surface on
the adapter.
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Plumbing Connections
General Instructions
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NOTE! The bypass valve can be attached to the control valve with the blue knob on the left side or right side
without affecting the direction of water flow.
NOTE! In all cases where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted by the bypass valve to maintain
proper metallic pipe bonding, an approved ground clamp c/w not less than #6 copper conductor must be
used for continuity. Check your local electrical code for the correct clamp and cable size.
CAUTION!
Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing
or flooding could result!
CAUTION!
When making sweat connections, remove all plastic and rubber components which contact
brass or copper. Applying heat to these components may result in damage.
Inlet
Connection
Outlet
Connection
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Bypass Valve Installation
NOTE! The mounting ear on the inlet side of the control valve is slotted to aid in making the pin connection with
the bypass. The pin should be inserted into the outlet side of the control valve first, then ensure that the
inlet side is properly aligned and the slot is not obstructed prior to inserting the pin. The pin should never
be forced into position.
About 3/8”
To Bypass
About
1-1/4”
A screwdriver shank may be used in the slot
as a lever for extra turning force if needed
Inlet
Outlet
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