Culligan GoodWater Machine DrinkingWater System User manual

Culligan
Good Water
Machine®
Drinking Water
System
Owners Guide

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NOTICE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the
system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disin-
fected water that may contain filterable cysts.
For installations in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be
adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use
of piercing valves is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanita-
tion codes. Follow your local codes if they differ from the standards used in this
manual.
Operational, maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this
product to perform properly. The Good Water Machine®contains replaceable
particulate and activated carbon filters. It also includes a replaceable reverse osmosis
membrane filter which is critical for the effective reduction of Total Dissolved Solids.
The filtered water should be tested periodically to verify that the system is performing
properly.
CULLIGAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY
One Culligan Parkway
Northbrook, Illinois USA 60062-6209
847/205-6000
www.culligan.com
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, Good Water Machine, Aqua Cleer, Culligan Man and
www.culligan.com are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.

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Safety/Warnings .................................................................... ii
System Specifications ........................................................... 1
Introduction
About Your System ................................................... 2
Component Description .......................................... 2
Certified Performance ............................................. 3
How to Use Your System.......................................... 4
Performance Check.................................................. 4
Installation
Application Guidelines ............................................. 5
Servicing Your System
Service Schedule ....................................................... 7
Filter Replacement ................................................... 7
Parts List ................................................................. 11
Service Log .......................................................................... 12
Warranty.............................................................................. 13
Table of Contents

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System Specifications
System Flow Sequence .................................... Particle Filter, Activated Carbon Filter,
..................................................... Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter, Storage Tank,
..................................................... Polishing Filter, Dispensing Faucet
Particle Filter ................................................... 5 Micron Spun Polypropylene
Activated Carbon Filter .................................. Solid Carbon Block
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter ................. Culligan Aqua-Cleer®Thin Film Composite
System Daily Production Rate to
Pressurized Storage Tank ................................ 12.8 gpd (48.45L) (2 gallon)
12.1 gpd (45.8 L) (3 gallon)
11.7 gpd (44.2 L) (9 gallon)
Product Production Rate without storage
tank to atmosphere1- AC-30 Models ............. 30 gpd (114 L/day)
Ratio of Product to Flush Flow2
Soft Water Applications .............. 2:33
Hard Water Applications ............ 1:3 - 1:5
Polishing Filter ................................................ Cullar G Activated Carbon
Dispensing Faucet ........................................... Culligan Aqua-Cleer Faucet Rotary Operation,
Stainless Steel and Resin Flow Passages, with
Built-in Siphon Break
Colors ......................................... Polished Chrome or White
Storage Capacity - Standard Tank................. 2 gallons
- Medium Tank ................. 3 gallons
- Large Tank ...................... 9 gallons
Dimensions- Filter Assembly ......................... 7.5"W x 3"D x 16.5"H
- Storage Tank - Std..................... 9" Diameter x 14"H
- Medium .................................... 11" Diameter x 14"H
- Large ......................................... 15.5" Diameter x 24"H
1Rating at 50 psi, 77°F, 500 mg/L TDS Influent, Without Storage Tank to atmosphere. This is a factory
specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection will depend on
temperature, water pressure, TDS level, membrane variation and usage pattern.
2May vary with pressure. See Technical Manual for all hard water applications and applications where
TDS exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm).
3Except nitrate models.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Culligan Good Water Machine®drinking water system. Your
new system is designed to bring you years of healthful, deliciously crystal-clear
Culligan®water. With its special faucet installed on your sink, it’s like getting bottled
water straight from your kitchen tap.
With three separate filter technologies and its unique space-saving design, the
Good Water Machine is the most advanced drinking water system available today
from Culligan.
ABOUT YOUR SYSTEM
The reverse osmosis method of water treatment has long been regarded as one of the
most efficient and effective ways to reduce impurities. It’s the technology we’ve used
to build your new Culligan Good Water Machine. In addition, we’ve incorporated
activated carbon and fine particle filtration to bring you one of the most effective
systems available today.
GOOD WATER MACHINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Refer to Figure 1, page 6
Particle Filter
The particle filter screens out dirt, sand, rust, and other microscopic particles 15
times smaller than a grain of sand.
Activated Carbon Filter
The activated carbon filter reduces elements that cause water to taste and smell
unpleasant, including the taste and odor of chlorine, if present in your untreated
water supply.
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filter
The reverse osmosis (RO) membrane filter squeezes out dissolved substances, includ-
ing radium, lead, arsenic, and many others. These substances may not be in your
water. See Performance Data Sheet for list of substances and removal percentages.
Manifold Assembly
The manifold serves as the functional hub of the system, directing and regulating the
flow through each of the system’s components. It makes the
Good Water Machine extremely space efficient and simplifies filter changes.
Storage Tank
The storage tank holds up to 2 gallons of triple-filtered Culligan water under pressure
for rapid delivery. Optional three and nine-gallon tanks are available.

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Introduction (cont’d)
Polishing Filter
The Good Water Machine includes a second activated carbon filter as added assurance
that your water will be crystal clear.
Faucet
The special drinking water faucet mounts conveniently on your kitchen sink. A
simple twist of the handle is all it takes to enjoy refreshing Culligan drinking water.
CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE
The Culligan Good Water Machine Model AC-30, AC-30M, AC-30L,
AC-30 Plus, AC-30M Plus and AC-30L Plus Drinking Water Systems
have been tested and certified to ANSI/NSF International Standard 58
for effective reduction of TDS, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Hexavalent
and Trivalent Chromium, Cysts, Fluoride, Lead, Radium 226/228, and
Selenium as verified and substantiated by test data. The Model AC-30
Nitrate, AC-30M Nitrate and AC-30L Nitrate have been tested and
certified to ANSI/NSFInternational Standard 58 for effective reduction
of the above substances and Nitrate/Nitrite. Nitrate models are accept-
able for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L
Nitrate and 3 mg/L Nitrite in combination measured as N and are
certified for Nitrate/Nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a
pressure of 40 psig (280 kPa) or greater.
This system shall only be used for arsenic reduction on chlorinated water supplies
containing detectable residual free chlorine at the system inlet. Water systems using
an in-line chlorinator should provide a one minute chlorine contact time before the
RO system.
Average removal percentages are as follows:
Arsenic 98.0% Fluoride 95.2%
Barium 90.0% Lead 98.1%
Cadmium 96.4% Nitrate 80.7%
Chromium III 85.7% Nitrite 75.8%
Chromium VI 86.6% Radium 226/228* 80.0%
Copper 99.2% Selenium 96.8%
Cysts (including 99.99% TDS/Sodium Chloride 85.5% (2 gallon tank)
Cryptosporidium, Giardia Lamblia 90.9% (3 gallon tank)
and Entamoeba Histolytica) 91.4% (9 gallon tank)
*Minimum removal based on approved testing methods with Barium as surrogate.
The substances removed by this system are not necessarily in your untreated water. See
Performance Data Sheet for exact percentages of contaminant removal.

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HOW TO USE YOUR SYSTEM
With the Good Water Machine, you’ll get a continuous supply of clear, refreshing
water for drinking and cooking. But Culligan improves a lot more than just water.
Crystal clear Culligan water is ideal for:
• coffee • recipes • pasta
• tea • baby formula • ice cubes
• soup • houseplants • steam irons
• juice • pets • drink mixes
• everything you make with water
PERFORMANCE CHECK
This system contains a replaceable treatment component, critical for the effective
reduction of Total Dissolved Solids, and that product water shall be tested periodically
to verify that the system is performing properly.
To check the performance of your Good Water Machine, it is necessary to measure
the total dissolved solids (TDS) level of the filtered water. This simple test can be
done quickly by your dealer.
The Good Water SentryTM Water Quality Monitor is another way to keep track of your
system’s performance. This optional accessory checks your drinking water each time
you use the special faucet, and signals when the membrane filter may need to be
replaced.
The AC-30 Nitrate Models are supplied with a nitrate test kit. Product water must be
tested frequently according to the instructions provided with the kit.
If the water quality of your system seems to have declined, drain the storage tank and
allow the system to refill. If the problem persists, call your Culligan ManTM for ser-
vice.

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Installation
This Owner’s Guide provides visual assembly reference only. Since specialized skills
are required in the assembly of the drinking water system, we recommend that you
contact your local independently operated Culligan dealer to complete this installa-
tion.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The Good Water Machine is designed for use on potable water supplies meeting the
guidelines outlined in Table 1. The system should be installed on your home’s cold
water line. The flushing stream should discharge through an approved siphon break
as illustrated in Figure 1. Installation of this system must comply with state and local
laws and regulations.
TABLE 1
Influent Water Characteristic
Pressure140 - 120 psi (280 - 827 kPa)
Temperature 33 - 100°F (1 - 38°C)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)20 - 2500 ppm ( 0 - 2500 mg/L)
pH 5 - 10
Chlorine30 - 3 ppm ( 0 - 3 mg/L)
Chloramine 0 - 3 ppm ( 0 - 3 mg/L)
Turbidity 0 - 10 NTU
Hardness 0 - 20 gpg
Iron 0 - 1 ppm (0 - 1 mg/L)
Bacterial Quality Potable
1 Nitrate units are not certified for nitrate reduction in water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi (280 kPa).
A booster pump is strongly recommended.
2 See the Technical Manual for all applications where TDS exceeds 1000 ppm (1000 mg/L). A booster pump is
strongly recommended.
3 The reverse osmosis membrane filter used in this system may be damaged by chlorine. This system includes
activated carbon which protects this element by reducing chlorine. Influent chlorine should not exceed 3 mg/L.
4 A softener is strongly recommended for water over 10 gpg.

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1. Particle Filter
2. Activated Carbon Filter
3. Reverse Osmosis
Membrane Filter
4. Polishing Filter
5. Manifold Assembly
6. Storage Tank
7. Air Gap Faucet
8. Cold Waterline
9. Water Shutoff
10. Drain Connector

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Servicing Your System
SERVICE SCHEDULE
When properly maintained, your Good Water Machine will give you years of depend-
able service. Use the following as a guide to get the most out of your system. Service
frequency may vary depending on your local water conditions. High sediment,
chlorine, turbidity, or hardness levels may require more frequent service. Refer to
Figures 3 & 4.
At Least Once Per Year
Replace:
• Particle Filter (1)
• Activated Carbon Filter (2)
• Polishing Filter (4)
Check:
• RO Membrane Filter (3)
- TDS Reduction Performance
- Flow Rates
• Capillary Assembly
Sanitize the System.
Use the convenient chart inside the back cover of this booklet to keep track of your
system’s maintenance.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Culligan recommends that you have your Good Water Machine serviced by your local
Culligan Man. You can rely on his or her experience and expertise to keep your
system in top operating condition.
If you wish to service your system, the filters are available from your Culligan dealer.
For replacement components, please contact your local Culligan Dealer or 1-800-
205-6000 for the dealer near you.
See the Parts List at the end of this section for replacement numbers.
Cartridge Conditioning
The activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and polishing filter cartridges must be
conditioned as follows prior to installation into the Good Water Machine. Your Culli-
gan Man can do these important procedures at the time of purchase.
Activated Carbon Cartridge - 2 gallon flush to remove carbon dust
RO Membrane Filter - 24 hour flush to remove preservative solution
Polishing Filter - 2 gallon flush to remove carbon dust