Culligan GOLD SERIES User manual

Culligan
Gold Series™
Automatic
Water Filter
Owners Guide

And Welcome To Your New World Of Better Living With
Culligan Water.
The Culligan Gold Series™Cullar®filter has been tested and certified by WQA
against WQA S-200 for the effective reduction of chlorine taste and odor up to
120,000 gallons for the 9” filter and 180,000 gallons for the 10” filter.
The Culligan Gold Series™Cullneu®filter has been tested and certified by
WQA against WQA S-200 for neutralization up to 14,500 gallons for the
9” Cullneu filter and 21,750 gallons for the 10” Cullneu filter as verified and
substantiated by test data.
The Culligan Gold Series™Filtr-Cleer®9 Model has been tested and certified by WQA against WQA
S-200 for Class V (>30µm to <50µm) particulate reductions as verified and substantiated by test data.
The Culligan Gold Series Filtr-Cleer 10” has not been certified by WQA.
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.
Hardness sample kits are available through your local Culligan Dealer.
If this is your first experience having soft, 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 “first family” of water filters in the prestigious Culligan
Gold Series. With Culligan’s many years of knowledge and experience in water treatment, you can
be confident 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. A water softener cannot correct this problem and so its printed
warranty disclaims liability for corrosion of plumbing lines, fixtures or appliances. If you suspect
corrosion, your Culligan Dealer has equipment to control the problem.
Sodium Information: Water softeners using sodium chloride for regeneration add sodium to the
water. Persons who are on sodium restricted diets should consider the added sodium as part of their
overall sodium intake.
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 Note.
Culligan, Culligan Gold Series, Cullar, Filtr-Cleer, Cullneu, Accusoft and Culligan Man are trademarks
of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.
Thank You
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Attention Culligan Customer:
The installation, service and maintenance of this equipment should be rendered by a qualified 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 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 consulting with your Culligan dealer. Untrained individuals who use
this manual assume the risk of any resulting property damage or personal injury.

Table of
Contents
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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 warranty is located on page 18 of this Owner’s Guide.
Specifications.......................................................4
Introduction.........................................................5
Familiarization ......................................................6
Programming .......................................................7
Care and Cleaning Of Your Water Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recommended Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Things To Check Before You Call Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ErrorCodes .......................................................13
Culligan Gold Series Cullar Filter 9” and 10” PDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Culligan Gold Series Cullneu Filter 9” and 10” PDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Culligan Gold Series Filtr-Cleer 9” PDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RecordsandData...................................................17
Warranty.........................................................18

Specifications 9-Inch 10-Inch
General
Mineral Tank Size 9x48 in. (229x1,219mm) 10x54 in. (254x1,372mm)
Control Hi-Flo Power Valve Hi-Flo Power Valve
Timer Electronic Electronic
Temperature Limits 33-120°F (1-50°C) 33-120°F (1-50°C)
Water Pressure Limits 20-120 psi (140-830kPa) 20-120 psi (140-830kPa)
Water Pressure Limits (Canada) 20-90 psi (140-620kPa) 20-90 psi (140-620kPa)
Electrical Requirements 24V/50-60 Hz 24V/50-60 Hz
Electrical Power Consumption, Min./
Max.
3 Watts/35 Watts 3 Watts/35 Watts
Overall Height 54 in. (1,372 mm) 60 in. (1,524 mm)
Filtr-Cleer®5
Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop 9.0 gpm @ 8 psi 12.0 gpm @ 15 psi
Minimum Practical Filtration Size 30 microns 15 microns
Maximum Particulate Matter 150 NTU 150 NTU
Maximum Suspended Solids 150 mg/L 150 mg/L
Drain Flow, Maximum14.5 gpm 7.0 gpm
pH Limitation 6.0 - 9.5 6.0 - 9.5
Recharge Time230 min. 30 min.
Recharge Water Consumption, Av.390 gal. 140 gal.
Freeboard420 ± 1.5 inches 19 ± 1.5 inches
Cullar®
Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop 4.0 gpm @ 3.0 psi 6.0 gpm @ 6.0 psi
Drain Flow, Maximum1 3.5 gpm 5.5 gpm
pH Limitation 5.0 - 11.0 5.0 - 11.0
Recharge Time230 min. 30 min.
Recharge Water Consumption, Av.340 gal. 110 gal.
Cullar Media Volume 0.75 cu. ft. 1.5 cu. ft.
Cullsan®Underbedding Media Amount 10 lbs. (.1 ft3) 20 lbs. (.2 ft3)
Freeboard422 ± 1.5 inches 24 ± 1.5 inches
Rated Capacity 120,000 gallons 180,000 gallons
Cullneu®
Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop 4.0 gpm @ 2.0 psi 6.0 gpm @ 5.0 psi
Drain Flow, Maximum13.5 gpm 5.5 gpm
pH Limitation* 5.2 to 6.8 5.2 to 6.8
Recharge Time230 min. 30 min.
Recharge Water Consumption, Av.370 gal. 110 gal.
Cullneu Media Volume 1.1 cu. ft. 1.6 cu. ft.
Freeboard413 ± 1.5 inches 18 ± 1.5 inches
Rated Capacity 14,500 gallons 21,750 gallons
1 Backwash at 120 psi (830 kPa).
2 Factory Settings.
3 Factory Settings and 120 psi line pressure.
4 Measured from top of media surface to top surface of tank threads (backwashed and drained).
5 The Filtr-Cleer 10” filter data has not been certified by WQA.
* Note: Under dynamic conditions, it may be necessary to mix five parts Cullneu with one part Cullneu C to
effectively raise the pH.
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Introduction
Filtr-Cleer®
The Filtr-Cleer Automatic Water Filter is capable of reducing particulate matter down to 30 microns
particle size. It will not remove color, organics, colloidal turbidity or dissolved solids. Some
applications follow:
• Reduction of suspended matters in any water system.
• Reduction of particulate matter, such as clay, mud, etc.
• Prefiltration of oxidized iron ahead of an automatic or manual softener.
• Reduction of light sand.
Note: If sands cannot be reduced from the Filtr-Cleer tank during backwashing, a sand trap
should be installed.
• After the retention tank when a Cul-Cleer® system is used to correct hydrogen sulfide or colloidal
suspension problems.
The quality and number of gallons filtered water between backwashes will depend upon the amount,
type, and size of the particulate matter being filtered. If a water sample is sent to our laboratory,
where application of a Filtr-Cleer unit is contemplated, write “Filtr-Cleer Analysis” on the sample
tag. Send an additional sample of water for a standard water analysis. The laboratory will test for
Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) and suspended solids (mg/L). The sample will also be filtered
through 10 micron filter paper and NTU run on a filtered sample. If the NTU of the raw water
exceeds 150, suspended solids exceed 150 mg/L or the filtered water through the 10 micron filter
paper is of an unacceptable quality, a Filtr-Cleer filter may not be applicable. As a guide, the U.S.
Public Health Drinking Water standards states the turbidity should not exceed 1 NTU. The exact
number of gallons filtered between backwashes cannot be given because of many variables.
Cullar®Filter
Gold Water Filter with Cullar Media will reduce chlorine taste and odor and other common bad
tastes and odors, and will also reduce most objectional organic colors. It will not remove hydrogen
sulfide. It is important to note that whenever the cause of an objectionable taste or odor has not been
established, Health Authorities should determine if water is safe to drink. If bacterial contamination is
present, a Cul-Cleer® system is indicated. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system.
Cullneu®Filter
Gold Water Filter with Cullneu Media will neutralize slightly acid water (pH (5.2 > 6.8)) and thus
help to prevent unsightly brown or green stains due to corrosion of household plumbing. If the pH is
from 5 to 6, one part of Cullneu C media should be mixed with 5 parts of Cullneu media to provide
additional neutralizing capability. If the water to be treated has a pH less than 5, a high hardness, or
a high carbon dioxide level, Cullneu may not be applicable; a solution feeder should be used. Since
Cullneu adds hardness, it should be used prior to a softener.
In order to size and apply the equipment correctly, a complete analysis of the water supply should be
obtained. This can best be accomplished by contacting your local Culligan dealer, who will be able
to test the water supply right at the site, or arrange to have one or more water samples sent to the
Culligan laboratory for a more detailed analysis.
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Familiarization Modes of Operation
Manual Regeneration
Pressing and holding the regen button for 3 seconds will initiate an immediate regeneration. The
beeper is to give one beep at the start of manual regeneration (when the motor starts to turn). In delay
mode, pressing and releasing the regen button will light the regen icon for regeneration to occur at the
set delay time. Pressing and releasing the regen button again will turn off the regen icon.
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
unit will continue to keep time
from the moment power is
restored, and will initiate a
full regeneration at the preset
regeneration time. The time
of day will need to be reset in
order to return the regeneration
to its preset time.
If you live in an area where
power outages occur with a
regular frequency, a battery
backup option is available for
ensuring that the time of day is
properly maintained. Contact
your Culligan Dealer for more
information.
Display Back-lit LCD display.
Program Key Depress to enter and move through the programming steps.
Regeneration Key Press and hold the key for three (3) seconds to initiate an immediate
regeneration.
When pressed during programming the time of day, this key will allow the user
to toggle between the hours and minutes setting of timing program segments.
Information Key Each time depressed, the Information key will display statistical information
such a flow rate, time of day. Use with the Toggle Down key to display other
statistical information.
Toggle Down Key In the programming mode this key will move the user through the programming
function in a descending mode. If depressed for greater than three seconds, the
rate at which the display scrolls through data will increase.
Toggle Up Key In the programming mode this key will move the user through the programming
function in an ascending mode. If depressed for greater than five seconds, the
rate at which the display scrolls through the data will increase.
This key will also allow the user to manually step through the cycles of
regeneration.
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Setting Time Of Day
1. Press Program until 'tod' is displayed.
2. Use arrow keys to adjust minutes.
3. Press Regen once then adjust hours.
4. Continue to press Program to exit menu & save.
Program Regen Information
Press Regen once to begin regeneration tonight.
Or hold for immediate regeneration.
Display
Program
Key
Toggle
Down
Regeneration
Key
Information
Key
Toggle Up

The Culligan®AccuSoft®Plus circuit board controls
all of the filter functions. These settings are pro-
grammed 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. Setting
the Beep option to “N” will only disable the beeper for
key press actuation. The beeper will still be active for
error and alarm codes.
Pressing the “Status” key will save the setting and move
to the next programming step.
2. Time of Day - This setting is used to program the
current time of day. When in this step the display will
first show “tod” for two seconds.
After “tod” is displayed, “12:00 PM” will display (or the
current set time if already programmed) and the minutes
will flash. The minutes are adjusted with the “+” or “-”
key until the correct value is displayed.
Press the “Regen” key to flash the hours. Adjust with the
“+” or “-” key until the correct time is displayed.
Pressing the “Status” key will move to the next
programming step. Pressing “Regen” will move back to
the minutes adjust.
3. Time of Regeneration - This setting is used to
program the time at which a regeneration is to occur in
the delay mode, or in immediate mode with time clock
backup on. The display will first show “tor” for two
seconds.
After “tor” is shown the display will then show the
default of 2:00 AM (or the current programmed time of
regeneration if already set). The time can be adjusted in
30 minute increments by pressing the “+” or “-” keys.
Pressing the “Status” key will save the setting and move
to the next programming step.
2:00AM
Programming
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4. Backwash Time - This setting is used to program the
backwash. The time of the cycle is kept in minutes. The
display will show the “BACKWASH” and “MINS” icons
and the cycle time in the right most digits. Adjust the
value with the “+” or “-” keys.
Pressing the “Status” key will save the setting and move
to the next programming step.
5. Pause Cycle - This setting is used to set the time in
minutes for brine drain/slow rinse cycle. The display
will show the “BRINE RINSE” and “MINS” icons and the
cycle time in the right most digits. Adjust the value with
the “+” or “-” keys.
Pressing the “Status” key will save the setting and move
to the next programming step.
6. Fast Rinse - This setting is used to set the time in
minutes for the fast rinse cycle. The display will show the
“FAST RINSE”, “/”, “REFILL” and “MINS” incons and the
cycle time in the right most digits. Adjust the valve with
the “+” or “-” keys. Pressing the “Status” key will save
the setting and move to the next programming step.
7. Day(s) of Week
Regeneration - The
following optional days of the
week setting will be available
to trigger regeneration. The
display will show “dAYoWK”
for 2 seconds followed by
“NO”. The “+” or “-” key will toggle “yes” or “no” (default
is NO). A “yes” response will indicate that the control is to
perform a regeneration on specific days of the week.
Pressing “STATUS” will save and advance to the next
step. If “NO” was chosen, then the control will only initiate
regenerations based upon the interval (in number of days) and the display will show as shown in
Regeneration Interval on the right.
If “YES” was chosen, then the specific days of the week to regenerate will be selected as follows:
The display will show “dAY”
for two seconds followed by
“SUN N”. The “regen” key
toggles the days of the week
and the “+” and “-” keys
toggle “Y or N”.
Pressing the “STATUS” key saves and advances to the next step.
If any of the days were set to
“yes”, the display will show
“SETDAY” followed by “SUN”.
This selects the current day
of the week. The “+” or “-”
key toggles through the days
of the week and pressing the
“STATUS” key saves the setting and advances to the next programming step.
10MINS
BACKWASH
2MINS
BRINE RINSE
10MINS
FAST RINSE / REFILL
SUN
SUN
NO
Programming
(cont.)
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If ALL of the days were set to “no”, then specific day of week regens will be canceled and will
appear as shown in Regeneration Interval above, and the interval will be set in number of days.
Pressing the “STATUS” key saves the setting and advances to the next programming step.
8. Programming Mode Timeout - If no key activity occurs for a period of 180 seconds (3
minutes) while in programming mode, the mode will time out, exit the programming mode and
return to time of day display. Any setting that wasn’t saved by pressing the ‘status’ key prior to
the control timing out will revert back to the original value.
Note: If any day of the week is set to “yes”, the regeneration interval in number of days
(“Days 03”) will no longer appear when going through the programming menu at a later
time. To go back from specific day of week regeneration to interval in number of days,
choose “NO” at “dAYoWK”.
Programming
(cont.)
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The statistical functions are reached by pressing the “Statistics” key. Repetitive presses of the
“Statistics” key will cycle through the standard statistics mode until cycled back to time of day display.
Once either of the statistics menus is entered the information shown for each display is outlined below:
• Time Clock - This display will only show when in
Time Clock mode (no meter attached). The display will
alternate between ‘Time’ and ‘Clock’ every second until the
‘statistics’ key is pressed or until the function times out.
C L OC K
Statistic
Functions
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