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Culligan Medallist Series® Automatic Water

Conditioner Owners Guide

Thank You

And Welcome To Your New World Of Better Living With Culligan Water.

The Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 30, 45 and 60 Water Softeners are tested and certified by WQA against NSF/ANSI Standard 44 for the effective reduction of hardness (calcium and magnesium) as verified 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.

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 conditioners in the prestigious Culligan Medallist 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.

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.

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Table of Contents

Performance Data Sheets are included in this manual for various Culligan Medallist 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 49 of this Owner’s Guide.

Specifications

Introduction

Preparation

Installation

Programming

Final Start-Up

Salt, Supply, Usage and Service

Care and Cleaning of your Water Conditioner

Recommended Preventative Maintenance

Sanitizing Procedure

To Clean Out the Salt Storage Tank

Error Codes

Things to Check Before You Call for Service

When and How to Bypass your Water Conditioner

Culligan Medallist Series® 8” Water Softener PDS

Culligan Medallist Series® 8” Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Meter PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 30 Water Softener PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 30 Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Meter PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 45 Water Softener PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 45 Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Meter PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 60 Water Softener PDS

Culligan Medallist Plus Series® 60 Water Softener with Soft-Minder® Meter PDS

California Certificates

Parts List

Records and Data

Warranty iii

Specifications Culligan Medallist Series® Water Conditioners with Timeclock or Soft-Minder® Meter

Medallist Medallist Plus

8” Model 30 Model 45 Model 60 Model

Control Valve Type 3/4” 5-cycle Reinforced

Thermoplastic

1” 5-cycle Reinforced Thermoplastic

1” 5-cycle Reinforced Thermoplastic

1” 5-cycle Reinforced Thermoplastic

Overall Conditioner Height 51 in., 1,295 mm 49 in., 1,245 mm 63 in., 1,600 mm 61 in., 1549 mm

Media Tank Dimensions (Dia. x Ht.)

8 x 44 in. / 203 x 1,118 mm

10 x 40 in. / 254 x 1,016 mm

10 x 54 in. / 254 x 1,372 mm

12 x 52 in. / 305 x 1,321 mm

Salt Storage Tank Dimensions (Dia. x Ht.)

18 x 43 in. / 457 x 1,092 mm

18 x 43 in. / 457 x 1,092 mm

18 x 43 in. / 457 x 1,092 mm

18 x 43 in. / 457 x 1,092 mm

Exchange Media, Type & Quantity Cullex® Media, 0.7 ft3 Cullex Media, 1.0 ft3 Cullex Media, 1.5 ft3 Cullex Media, 2.0 ft3

Underbedding, Type & Quantity Cullsan®

Underbedding, 6 lb.

Cullsan

Underbedding, 15 lb.

Cullsan

Underbedding, 15 lb.

Cullsan

Underbedding, 16 lb.

Exchange Capacity @ Salt Dosage Per Recharge1

18,300 gr @ 4 lb. 18,200 gr @ 4 lb. 28,900 gr @ 6 lb. 32,600 gr @ 7 lb.

25,100 gr @ 9 lb. 27,600 gr @ 8 lb. 38,900 gr @ 12 lb. 61,600 gr @ 18 lb.

27,500 gr @ 12 lb. 32,000 gr @ 12 lb. 46,800 gr @ 18 lb. 71,700 gr @ 30 lb.

Efficiency at Rated Salt Dosage5 4 lb. salt dosage / 4570 gr./lb.

4 lb. salt dosage / 4550 gr./lb.

6 lb. salt dosage / 4814 gr./lb.

7 lb. salt dosage / 4664 gr./lb.

Freeboard to Media2 20.5 - 21.5 in. 13 in. 15 in. 16 in.

Freeboard to Underbedding3 42.0 - 42.5 in. 35 in. 48 in. 46 in.

Salt Storage Capacity 250 lb. or 375 lb. 250 lb. or 375 lb. 375 lb. 375 lb.

Rated Service Flow @ Pressure Drop 5.9 gpm @ 12 psi 9.0 gpm @ 12 psi 9.6 gpm @ 15 psi 10.0 gpm @ 14 psi

Total Hardness, Maximum 75 gpg 75 gpg 99 gpg 99 gpg

Total Iron, Maximum (dissolved) 5 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm 5 ppm

Hardness to Iron Ratio, Minimum 8 gpg to 1 ppm

140 mg/L to 1 mg/L 8 gpg to 1 ppm

140 mg/L to 1 mg/L 8 gpg to 1 ppm

140 mg/L to 1 mg/L 8 gpg to 1 ppm

140 mg/L to 1 mg/L

Operating Pressure 20 - 125 psi / 140

- 860 kPa 20 - 125 psi / 140

- 860 kPa 20 - 125 psi / 140

- 860 kPa 20 - 125 psi / 140

- 860 kPa

Operating Pressure (Canada) 20 - 90 psi / 140 - 620 kPa 20 - 90 psi / 140 - 620 kPa 20 - 90 psi / 140 - 620 kPa 20 - 90 psi / 140 - 620 kPa

Operating Temperature 33 - 120°F , 1 - 50°C 33 - 120°F , 1 - 50°C 33 - 120°F , 1 - 50°C 33 - 120°F , 1 - 50°C

Electrical Requirements 24V/60 Hz 24V/60 Hz 24V/60 Hz 24V/60 Hz

Electrical Power Consumption, Min./Max.

3 Watts/35 Watts 3 Watts/35 Watts 3 Watts/35 Watts 3 Watts/35 Watts

Drain Flow, Maximum4 1.1 gpm 1.7 gpm 1.6 gpm 2.6 gpm

Recharge Time, Average 85 min. 64 min. 64 min. 52 min.

Recharge Water Consumption 23.3 gal. 36 gal. 46 gal. 51 gal.

1 Capacities and corresponding salt dosages pertain to low hardness waters. Capacities given per recharge.

2 Measured from top of media to top of inlet fitting (backwashed and drained) for 8” tanks. Measured from top of media to top surface of tank threads for 10” and 12” tanks.

3 Measured from top of underbedding to top of inlet fitting for 8” tanks. Measured from top of media to top surface of tank threads for 10” and 12” tanks.

4 Backwash at 120 psi (830 kPa)

5 Efficiency rating only valid at stated salt dosage on softminder models and is efficiency rated according to NSF/ANSI Standard 44.

IntroductionRead this Manual First Before you operate the Medallist Series Water Softening System, read this manual to become familiar with the device and its capabilities.

Watch for Special Paragraphs Please read the special paragraphs in this manual. Examples are shown below.

Safe Practices Throughout this manual there are paragraphs set off by special headings.

Note: Note is used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important, but does not present any hazard. Example:

Caution: Caution is used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property.

Example:

Warning: Warning is used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored. Example:

Serial Numbers The control valve serial number is located on the back of the timer case.

The media tank serial number is located on the top surface of the tank.

This publication is based on information available when approved for printing. Continuing design refinement could cause changes that may not be included in this publication.

Products manufactured and marked 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-Sensor, Tripl-Hull, Flo-Pak and Soft-Minder are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.

Note: The nipple must extend no more than 1 inch above the cover plate.

Warning! Electrical shock hazard! Unplug the unit before removing the cover or accessing any internal control parts.

Caution! Disassembly while under water pressure can result in flooding.

Note: Check and comply with your state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines. 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.

Note: Do not remove or destroy the serial number. It must be referenced on request for warranty repair or replacement.

Introduction (cont.)

It’s All So Easy, So Economical, So Efficient, So Enjoyable!

Kind To Skin And Complexion Soft water will help prevent red, itchy or dry skin because there are no hardness impurities to cause soreness, no soap curd to coat the skin. Shaving is easier, smoother - either with blade or electric shaver.

Bathing And Showering You’ll use far less soap with conditioned water. Use your soap very sparingly - not as you did before soft water.

Just a quick rinse removes all lather, leaving your skin pleasantly smooth and silky - because now it’s free of sticky soap curd and film.

Saves Washing Costs. Helps Control Environmental Pollution Soft water washes whiter and cleaner with less soap or detergent. Because the hardness impurities are removed, your soap can concentrate solely on washing. People usually find that they can reduce the amount of soap they use substantially. If you normally used a cup per wash load with hard water, try using only 1/3 cup depending on the size of your wash load and the degree of soil. Different amounts are required, but you can use less with softened water. An added bonus is the fact that your washable fabrics will last longer.

Super Hair Conditioning Soft water is great for scalp and hair care. No insoluble deposits are formed. Hair is shinier, softer, more manageable. Reduce the amount of shampoo you have normally used.

Dishes Are A Delight Washed by hand or in a dishwasher, glassware, dishes and silver wash cleaner, easier. Follow your dishwasher manufacturer’s instructions. Soft water promotes sanitation because no greasy hard water film can form to collect or harbor bacteria.

Easier Housekeeping, Gleaming Fixtures You’ll be amazed at the marvelous difference. Just a swish of the cloth, and the bathtub or shower and fixtures are clean and sparkling. Imagine, no scouring! No hard water scum to cause rings, streaks, spots and stains. To keep their gleaming luster, simply wipe fixtures with a towel after use. Formica, tile, walls, floors, woodwork surfaces clean easier, stay clean longer. You’ll save on cleaning aids and save on time.

Saves Water-Heating Energy, Helps Water-Using Appliances Soft water reduces the formation of rock-like hard water scale which encrusts water heaters, hot water pipes, shower heads, and water-using appliances. This scale can cause premature maintenance and failure.

Elimination of hard water also provides substantial energy savings because scale acts as an insulator, wasting electricity or gas used to heat water.

Savings Galore A water conditioner is frequently referred to as “the appliance that pays for itself”. You’ll find that your savings on soaps, detergents, cleaning aids, and personal care products will help your family’s household budget. And if you place a price on your time, you’ll be most happy with the time saved by your new family servant.

Water For Lawns And Household Plants If possible, lawn sprinkling faucets should be supplied with hard water primarily because it is uneconomical to soften so much water.

Household plants are much more sensitive than lawns with respect to the kind of water which is best. First, because they receive no rainfall and, second, there is little or no drainage of the soil. Preferably they should be watered with rainwater or water which is low in mineral content such as distilled or demineralized water.

Softened water is not recommended for house plants because a build-up of sodium in the soil may interfere with efficient absorption of water by the plant root system. Additional information may be obtained from your independently operated Culligan dealer.

Why Water Gets Hard And How It’s Softened All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes and odors.

Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone dissolved from the earth by rainwater. Because of this, in earlier times people who wanted soft water collected rainwater from roofs in rain barrels and cisterns before it picked up hardness from the earth.

Some localities have corrosive water. A 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 Man has equipment to control the problem.

Iron is a common water problem. The chemical/physical nature of iron found in natural water supplies is exhibited in four general types:

1. Dissolved Iron - Also called ferrous or “clear water” iron. This type of iron can be removed from the water by the same ion exchange principle that removes the hardness elements, calcium and magnesium.

Dissolved iron is soluble in water and is detected by taking a sample of the water to be treated in a clear glass. The water in the glass is initially clear, but on standing exposed to the air, it may gradually turn cloudy or colored as it oxidizes.

2. Particulate Iron - Also called ferric or colloidal iron. This type of iron is an undissolved particle of iron. A softener will remove larger particles, but they may not be washed out in regeneration effectively and will eventually foul the ion exchange resin. A filtering treatment will be required to remove this type of iron.

3. Organic Bound Iron - This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic compound in the water. The ion exchange process alone cannot break this attachment and the softener will not remove this type of iron.

4. Bacterial Iron - This type of iron is protected inside a bacteria cell. Like the organic bound iron, it is not removed by a water softener.

When using a softener to remove both hardness and dissolved iron it is important that it regenerates more frequently than ordinarily would be calculated for hardness removal alone. Although many factors and formulas have been used to determine this frequency, it is recommended that the softener be regenerated when it has reached 50 - 75% of the calculated hardness alone capacity. This will minimize the potential for bed fouling. (Iron removal claims have not been verified by the Water Quality Association or Underwriters Laboratories.)

If you are operating a water softener on clear water iron, regular resin bed cleaning is needed to keep the bed from coating with iron. Even when operating a softener on water with less than the maximum of dissolved iron, regular cleanings should be performed. Clean every six months or more often if iron appears in your conditioned water supply. Use resin bed cleaning compounds carefully following the directions on the container.

Caution! Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the unit.

The Culligan Process Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, (A) the Control Valve, (B) the Mineral Tank, and (C) the Brine System.

A. The exclusive Culligan control valve automatically performs a variety of tasks that are necessary for the proper operation of your water conditioner. These tasks, commonly referred to as cycles or operating positions, are Service, Regeneration, and Brine Refill.

1. Service: While the control valve is in the “Service cycle”, hard water is directed down through the column of Cullex® resin where hardness minerals are removed from the water. The softened water is then directed into your household plumbing lines. The ability of the Cullex resin to remove hardness minerals needs to be periodically replenished; this is referred to as . . .

2. Regeneration: While the control valve is in the “Regeneration cycle”, water is first directed up through the column of Cullex resin to flush accumulated sediment out of the resin and down the drain. Then, the regenerant brine solution is slowly drawn from the bottom of the salt storage tank of the Brine System and is directed down through the column of Cullex resin, restoring the ability of the resin to remove hardness minerals from your water supply. Once completed, the regeneration cycle is followed by . . .

3. Brine Refill: While the control valve is in the “Brine Refill cycle”, a predetermined amount of water is directed to the salt storage tank of the Brine System so that additional salt can be dissolved to provide the brine solution that will be needed for the next regeneration cycle.

B. The Mineral Tank contains the Cullex resin column, Cullsan® underbedding, and an outlet manifold.

The number of gallons of hard water that can be softened by the Cullex resin column before it needs regeneration is called the “capacity” of the resin column, and depends upon the amount of hardness minerals in each gallon of water (expressed as grains per gallon) and upon the amount of regenerant brine solution (expressed as pounds of salt) passed through the resin column during regeneration.

Your Culligan service person, taking into account the hardness of your water and the amount of softened water your household may reasonably expect to use each day, has carefully established how often the softener will regenerate and how much salt will be used for each regeneration. This will ensure that all of your soft water needs will be fulfilled without using an excessive amount of salt.

C. The Brine System consists of a salt storage container and hydraulic Dubl-Safe™ valve. The salt storage container holds the salt that is used to make the regenerant brine solution. The hydraulic Dubl-Safe valve limits the amount of water that is returned to the salt storage tank during the brine refill cycle.

Since a predetermined amount of salt is dissolved with each brine refill cycle, the salt must be periodically replenished in order to maintain efficient operation. Your Culligan service person will be able to tell you about how often salt must be added to the salt storage container.

Preparation Component Description The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of three cartons. Remove all components from their cartons and inspect them before starting installation.

Control Valve Assembly - Includes the 5-cycle regeneration control valve and the Accusoft® Microprocessor. A small parts pack will contain additional installation hardware. An Owner’s Guide is included.

Media Tank - 8” and 10” media tanks are shipped filled with Cullex® ion exchange resin, underbedding and outlet manifold. For 12” tanks, the Cullex® ion exchange reclaim and underbedding are loaded at the installation site.

Salt Storage Tank Assembly - Includes salt storage container with support plate and Dubl-Safe™ brine refill valve and chamber.

Bypass Valve - Includes the Cul-Flo-Valv®, interconnecting couplings, and the screws necessary for assembly (Bypass Valve included with Control for Medallist Plus).

Tools and Materials The following tools and supplies will be needed, depending on installation method.

All Installations

• Safety glasses

• Phillips screwdrivers, small and medium tip.

• Gauge assembly (PN 00304450 or equivalent)

• Silicone lubricant (PN 00471507 or equivalent) - Do Not Use Petroleum-Based Lubricants

• A bucket, preferably light-colored

• Towels

Special Tools

• Torch, solder and flux for sweat copper connections

• Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and federal codes.

• Threading tools, pipe wrenches and thread sealer for threaded connections.

• Saw, solvent and cement for plastic pipe connections.

Materials

• Brine line, 5/16” (PN 00303128 or equivalent)

• Drain line, 1/2” (PN 00303082, gray, semi-flexible; or PN 00-3319-46, black, semi-rigid; or equivalent)

• Thread sealing tape

• Pressure reducing valve (if pressure exceeds 125 psi [860 kPa], PN 00490900 or equivalent)

• Pipe and fittings suited to the type of installation

• Water softener salt (rock, solar or pellet salt formulated specifically for water softeners)

Note: Check and comply with your state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines.

Preparation

Application Water quality - Verify that raw water hardness and iron are within limits. Note the hardness for setting the salt dosage and recharge frequency.

Pressure - If pressure exceeds 125 psi (860 kPa), install a pressure reducing valve (see materials checklist). On private water systems, make sure the minimum pressure (the pressure at which the pump starts) is greater than 20 psi (140 kPa). Adjust the pressure switch if necessary.

Temperature - Do not install the unit where it might freeze, or next to a water heater or furnace or in direct sunlight. Outdoor installation is not recommended, and voids the warranty. Use the Culligan Outdoor Medallist Series Softener for outdoor installations. The Culligan Outdoor Medallist Series Softener has been certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories for outdoor installation. If installing in an outside location, you must take the steps necessary to assure the softener installation plumbing, wiring, etc. areas well protected from the elements (sunlight, rain, wind, heat, cold), contamination, vandalism, etc. as when installed indoors.

Location Space requirements - Allow 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) behind the unit for plumbing and drain lines and 4 feet (1.3 meters) above for service access and filling the salt container.

Floor surface - Choose an area with solid, level floor free of bumps or irregularities. Bumps, cracks, stones and other irregularities can cause the salt storage tank bottom to crack when filled with salt and water.

Drain facilities - Choose a nearby drain that can handle the rated drain flow (floor drain, sink or stand pipe).

Refer to the Drain Line Chart, Table 1 (page 14), for maximum drain line length.

Electrical facilities - A 10-foot cord and wall mount plug-in transformer are provided. The customer should provide a receptacle, preferably one not controlled by a switch that can be turned off accidentally. Observe local electrical codes.

Note: Most codes require an anti-siphon device or air gap. Observe all local plumbing codes and drain restrictions. The system and installation must comply with all state and local laws and regulations.

Caution! Do not use where the water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown quality adequate disinfection before or after the unit.

Caution! The use of a pressure reducing valve may limit the flow of water in the household.

Note: The softener works on 24 volt - 60 Hz electrical power only. Be sure to use the included transformer. Be sure the electrical outlet and transformer are in an inside location to protect from moisture. Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.

Note: P.N. 01012956 plug-in transformer is rated for indoor installations only.

P.N. 01015972 plug-in transformer is rated for indoor/outdoor installations.

Placement Refer to Figure 9 for system placement.

• Set the media tank on a solid, level surface near water, drain and electrical facilities.

Place the outlet (black coupling) of the tank on the left.

• Set the brine system on a flat, smooth, solid surface as near the media tank as possible.

Mount The Control Valve - 3/4” Control As shipped from the factory the Culligan Medallist Series® 3/4” control is equipped as a 8” unit.

1. Remove the two plastic caps from the tank couplings and lubricate the coupling o-rings with silicone lubricant.

2. The control valve is marked also with “IN” and “OUT”. Place the control onto the tank with the inlet and outlet of the control corresponding with the inlet and outlet of the tank. Press firmly onto the couplings.

3. Remove the two u-clamps and screws from the parts pack. Install the clamps on both sides of the control as indicated in figure 10 and secure them with the screws.

4. Peel off the protective film off the circuit board label.

5. Attach the appropriate Culligan Medallist Series data plate that’s included in the small parts pack onto the back of the control (over the holes used for the solenoid valve).

Figure 9

Valve Adapter O-Ring

Adapter Tank O-Ring

Tank Clamp

Strainer

Tank Clamp

Figure 10

Installation

Note: Do not use a petroleum base lubricant, for this will cause swelling of the rubber parts.

Note: The black molded tank adapter is marked with “IN” and “OUT”, corresponding to the inlet and outlet of the tank. Position the tank with the inlet coupling on the right and the outlet coupling on the left.

Mount The Control Valve - 1” Control See Figure 10 for a visual on mounting the control valve to the tank.

• Assemble the o-rings, located in the parts pack, to the tank adapter.

• The valve adapter o-ring sits on the first step on the adapter. See Figure 12.

• Lubricate only the top o-ring on the tank adapter, and the outlet manifold o-ring with silicone lubricant.

• Screw the adapter into the tank until the adapter bottoms out on the tank flange.

• Align the manifold with the center opening in the valve, and press the valve onto the adapter firmly.

• Assemble the tank clamp to the control, and tighten the clamp screw.

Flow Control and Eductor Nozzle The Medallist 30 and 45 use the same flow control. Listed below is the recommended eductor nozzle to be used at various salt dosages (No changes need to be made to the Medallist 60 control).

Refer to Figure 13 for a visual on changing the eductor nozzle and the backwash flow control.

Medallist 30 Medallist 45

@ 4 lbs - Blue @ 6 lbs - Blue

@ 8 lbs - Blue @ 12 lbs - Beige

@ 12 lbs - Blue @ 18 lbs - Beige

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 11

Installation (cont.)

Note: Do not push the top o-ring down to the flange surface on the adapter.

Note: The larger of the two o-rings in the parts part goes between the adapter and the valve, do not stretch the smaller o-ring onto the top of the tank adapter.

Note: The adapter only needs to be tightened hand-tight to the tank flange.

Note: 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.

Note: The clamp and valve will be able to rotate on the tank until pressure is applied. Do not try to rotate control valve if the clamp is tightened - you may cut the o-ring

Installation

Eductor Nozzle Replacement

• Remove the three screws on the eductor cap and remove the cap.

• Remove the eductor assembly.

• Remove the eductor screen from the assembly

• Remove the blue nozzle and replace it with the beige nozzle. Make sure to put the o-ring on the beige nozzle.

• Reverse the procedure to reassemble. To prevent leaks, ensure that the gasket is in the proper position.

Backwash Flow Control Replacement

• Remove the drain clip and pull the drain elbow straight off.

• Remove the backwash flow control located behind the elbow.

• Reverse the procedure to reassemble.

Plumbing Connections General Instructions

• Follow local plumbing & electrical codes. Failure to do so may result in your having to redo the installation at your expense.

• Take the time to make a clean, professional looking installation. Use flux and solder sparingly when making sweat connections, and avoid excessive use of pipe compound. When using galvanized pipe, clean out excess cutting oil and metal chips before assembly. Foreign objects, if allowed to enter the control valve, can cause operating problems.

• Once the plumbing connections have been made to the Cul-Flo-Valv® Bypass, make certain the interior of the valve is clean and free of debris, lubricate the valve stem O-rings with silicone lubricant, reinsert the stem, and replace the red or blue knob. The stem may be inserted in either direction. Set the Cul-Flo-Valv Bypass in the bypass position by pushing the red knob completely inward. The main water supply line may then be reopened so that hard water will be available to the household throughout the remainder of the installation process.

Plumbing Connections - 3/4” Controls Two methods of connecting the water softener to the plumbing system are available. Shipped with each softener is a Culligan® Cul-Flo-Valv® bypass valve, either PN 01012488 (3/4” sweat) or 01010238 (3/4” NPT). If local conditions warrant, you may use the sweat adapter kits, PN 00331444 or 00331445.

Note: The Soft-Minder® meter cannot be used with the sweat adapters.

Warning! Do not remove the Cul-Flo-Valv® bypass knobs or stem while the unit is under pressure!

Caution! Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing!

Flooding could result if not done!

Caution! When making sweat connections, remove all plastic and rubber components which contact brass or copper. Damage to these components may result otherwise.

Note: The number on the flow control should face into the valve body.

Caution! Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing! Flooding could result if not done!

Bypass Valve Installation - Time Clock Units Only The bypass valve connects directly to the backplate of the valve with a pair of couplings and screws (Figure 14). To facilitate this connection, remove the plate by pulling up on the u-clip on the back of the valve. Lubricate all o-rings with silicone lubricant.

Bypass Valve Installation - Soft-Minder® Meter Only The Soft-Minder meter is placed between the bypass valve and the control in place of the couplings shipped with the Cul-Flo- Valv® (Figure 15). Make sure the meter is on the outlet port of the control and that it is installed with the arrow pointing in the direction of water flow. A pair of elongated bolts are packaged with the meter to hold the bypass valve to the back plate of the control. Lubricate all o-rings with silicone lubricant.

Sweat Adapter Installation The sweat adapters use a snap ring to hold them to the backplate of the control valve. The back plate will need to be removed from the valve for this connection. A pair of snap ring pliers, PN 00591609, are needed for this connection.

Plumbing Connections - 1” Controls Shipped with each softener is a Culligan® bypass valve, which is used to connect the softener to the plumbing system. The bypass allows the softener to be isolated from the water service line if service is necessary while still providing water to the home. The bypass valve can be directly plumbed into the system, or can be connected with the following optional sweat connection kits:

P/N 01010783 1” Sweat copper adapter kit

P/N 01016564 3/4” Sweat copper adapter kit

P/N 01016565 3/4” Elbow sweat copper adapter kit

Figure 15

Installation (cont.)

Figure 14

Caution! When reinstalling back plate to control valve, make sure the u-clip fully engages the two bottom holes of the bracket. Secure bracket from the top with the two mounting screws provided.

Caution! Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing!

Flooding could result if not done!

Caution! When making sweat connections, use care to keep heat away from the plastic nuts used to connect the plumbing to the bypass. Damage to these components may result otherwise.

Bypass Valve Installation The bypass valve connects directly to the control valve with a pair of couplings and two assembly pins (Figure 16). Lubricate all o-rings on the couplings with silicone lubricant.

On Soft-Minder® meter controls, the meter replaces the coupling on the outlet side of the control. The meter body fits in the same space as the coupling between the control valve and the bypass. Make sure that the arrow on the flow meter is pointing in the direction of flow (Figure 16).

To bypass, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 17a).

To return to service, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see directional arrow on the end of knob) until the knob stops as shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 17b)

Drain Line Connection Refer to table 1 for drain line length and height limitations

• Remove 1/2” pipe clamp from the small parts pack included with the control.

• Route a length of 1/2” drain line from the drain elbow to the drain.

• Fasten the drain line to the elbow with the clamp.

• Secure the drain line to prevent its movement during regeneration. When discharging into a sink, or open floor drain, a loop in the end of the tube will keep it filled with water and will reduce splashing at the beginning of each regeneration.

Installation (cont.)

Assembly Pin

Coupling

Assembly PinCoupling or Meter Body

Brine Connection

Figure 16 Note: The bypass stem can only be removed from valve on the bypass side (red knob). The bypass valve is designed so that it can be flipped over, with the bypass (red) knob on the left side of the valve. This will need to be taken into consideration if the control is plumbed in close to a wall which may prevent the stem from being easily removed.

Note: If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box to the water meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the copper water lines and these lines are cut during installation of the bypass valve, an approved grounding strap must be used between the two lines that have been cut in order to maintain continuity. The length of the grounding strap will depend upon the number of units being installed. 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.

Note: Waste connections or drain outlets shall be designed and constructed to provide for connection to the sanitary waste system through an air gap of 2 pipe diameters or 1 inch, whichever is larger.

Note: Observe all plumbing codes. Most codes require an anti-siphon device or air gap at the discharge point. The system and installation must comply with state and local laws and regulations.

Figure 17b

About 1-1/4”

A screwdriver shank may be used in the slot as a lever for extra turning force if needed.Figure 17a

Table 1 – Height of Discharge Above Floor Level Operating

Operating Pressure

0 ft (0 m) 2 ft (0.6 m) 4 ft (1.2 m) 6 ft (1.8 m) 8 ft (2.4 m) 10 ft (3 m)

30 psi (210 kPa) 60 ft (18 m) 50 ft (15 m) 30 ft (9 m) 15 ft (5 m) Not allowable Not allowable

40 psi (279 kPa) 100 ft (30 m) 90 ft (27 m) 70 ft (21 m) 50 ft (15 m) 30 ft (9 m) 12 ft (4 m)

50 psi (349 kPa) 145 ft (41 m) 115 ft (35 m) 80 ft (24 m) 80 ft (24 m) 60 ft (18 m) 40 ft (12 m)

60 psi (419 kPa) Normal installation 100 ft (30 m) 100 ft (30 m) 85 ft (26 m) 60 ft (18 m)

80 psi (559 kPa) should not require more 140 ft (43 m) 120 ft (37 m)

100 psi (699 kPa) than 100 ft (30 m) of drain line 150 ft (46 m)

Connect the Brine Line Refer to Figures 18 & 19.

• Measure a length of brine line sufficient to reach from the brine tank to the brine fitting, with no sharp bends.

For easier access to the float it is recommended to add an extra four feet (1.3 meters) of length to the brine line.

Cut both ends of the brine line squarely and cleanly.

• Remove the brine valve from the brine tank and then remove the white nut and insert from the float rod. Re turn float rod to its original position.

• Slip the white nut over one end of the tubing and press the plastic insert into the end of the tubing (Figure 19).

Connect to the brine valve and tighten nut.

• Remove white nut and the plastic insert from the small parts pack.

• Slip the white nut over one end of the tubing and press the plastic insert into the end of the tubing (Figure 19).

Connect to the brine connection on the valve and tighten nut (Figure 18).

Fill the Salt Storage Tank Fill the salt storage container with water until the level reaches about 1 inch above the salt support plate. Pour salt into the container. Fill with salt to within a few inches of the top.

Figure 18

Figure 19

Installation

Soft-Minder® Meter Connection To connect the meter leads refer to Figure 20 and proceed as follows:

• Lift up the timer case from the back plate.

• Remove the small plastic plug from the backplate.

• Slip the meter harness through the hole and toward the circuit board.

• Connect the harness to the circuit board. The Soft-Minder® meter terminal is labeled “FLOWMETER”.

• Pull any excess cable wire back out of the enclosure, and route the wiring inside the enclosure to avoid any interference with moving parts.

• Locate the strain relief bushing in the parts pack. Place it on the cable at the point of entry to the rear of the timer plate and push it into the hole.

Electrical Connections The power cord needs to be connected to the plug-in transformer, wire orientation is not critical. Figure 21 shows the cord attachment to the transformer.

Installation (cont.)

Figure 20

Figure 21

Note: Observe all state and local electrical codes.

Note: The plug-in transformer is rated for indoor installations only.

Note: The wire connectors must be connected to the circuit board properly. The wires must exit the plug-in connector opposite of the raised white base of the circuit board connector. Failure to properly connect any of the connectors will result in a malfunction of the circuit board operation.

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 two days, 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.

Meter Operation For units equipped as a Soft-Minder® meter, the gallons remaining can be viewed by pressing the STATUS button until the screen is blank. Press the “-” key. The display will blink “FLO” for 3 seconds and then display the gallons per minute flow rate. Press the “-” key. The display will blink “GAL” for 3 seconds and then display the gallons remaining before regeneration (multiply the displayed number by 10).

Regeneration To initiate a regeneration at the preset time, press the “REGEN” button. The “REG” light will light. To initiate an immediate regeneration, press and hold the “REGEN” button for at least five seconds. The “REG” will light and blink. An immediate regeneration will also occur if a power outage has lasted for more than four hours and the Immediate Regeneration option is chosen. Ask your Culligan Dealer about this feature.

A regeneration at the Time of Regeneration will occur if so signaled by the Soft-Minder meter. The “REG” enunciator on the display will also be lit.

Service The Culligan Medallist Series® water softener is equipped with a self diagnostic program to insure optimal operation of your water softener. Should service become necessary, a phone icon will appear in the display. If this condition occurs, call your local Culligan Dealer for assistance. The phone icon and error code will be the only items displayed when service is required on the control.

Programming

Make sure the inlet water supply is turned off, then supply power to the timer. The display will power up flashing “12:00 PM” and the motor will energize and cycle the control, without stopping, to the home position. This is required to ensure that the control is in the home position.

The timer uses four buttons:

1. STATUS: Advance timer through display options.

2. PLUS SIGN “+”: Increase the setting.

3. MINUS SIGN “-”: Decrease the setting.

4. REGEN.: Initiate a manual regeneration.

Programming the Option Settings The microprocessor has several programming options that can be changed for various additional functions.

Listed are the functions for the programming options used on the Culligan Medallist Series® control.

Dip Switch Function Default Position

1 Service or Test Service

2 Delay or Immediate Regeneration Delayed Regeneration

3 Softener or Filter Softener

4 Time Clock Backup OFF

5 English or Metric English

6 3/4” or 1” Meter 3/4” Meter

1. Service or Test Mode

Press and hold the “STATUS” key until “dIP1” appears in the display. “dIP1” will blink for 3 seconds and then the display will show the status of this option (SEr or tES).

Toggle the feature with the “+” or “-” key.

Note: Pressing “STATUS” after changing option to test mode will place the control in test mode. After testing is complete press and hold “STATUS” for 3 seconds to return to “dIP1” setting. Placing the unit in test mode will not change any of the programmed values (Refer to the service manual for test menu).

2. Delay or Immediate Regeneration

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP2” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “DEL” (Delay) and “Id” (Immediate) with the “+” or “-” key.

Note: Changing this setting will not change any of the programmed value with the exception that Step #2, time of regeneration will be ignored when set to immediate.

Programming (cont.)

DEL

Figure 23 - Circuit Board Display

3. Softener or Filter

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP3” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “SOF” (Softener) and “FIL” (Filter) with the “+” or “-” key.

Note: Changing this setting will cause the unit to load the Filter or Softener defaults.

4. Timeclock Backup

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP4” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “OFF” (Timeclock backup is off) and “ON” (Timeclock backup is on) with the “+” or “-” key.

Note: Changing this setting will not change any of the programmed values and will load the default Timeclock Backup value of 3 days. Programming step 7 will be activated when this is set to On.

Note: This option will only be available when the flowmeter is plugged into the control.

5. English or Metric

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP5” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “En” (English units) and “MET” (Metric units) with the “+” or “-” key.

6. 12 or 24 Hour Clock

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP6” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “12 Hr” (12 hour clock) and “24 Hr” (24 hour clock) with the “+” or “-” key.

7. 3/4” or 1” Meter

Press the “STATUS” key. The display will blink “dIP7” for 3 seconds and then show the current status. Toggle between “3-4” and “InCH” with the “+” or “-” key.

Note: The 3/4” meter setting is to be used with the 8” Medallist Series softener. The 1” meter setting is for the Medallist Plus series softener.

SOF

3-4

OFF

Programming

Setting the Microprocessor The microprocessor senses when it is installed as a Soft-Minder® control. Adding or removing any connection to the board will automatically reset the microprocessor to the factory settings.

Step 1 – Programming Time of Day

Press the “STATUS” key.

The display will blink “tod” for 3 seconds and then change to time of day with the “minutes” digits blinking.

Adjust the “minutes” digits with the “+” or “-” keys. Press the “REGEN” key to blink the “hours” digits. Adjust the “hours” digits with the “+” or “-” keys.

Press the “REGEN” key to cycle back to “minutes”

Note: The “hours” setting scrolls through 1-12 and 1-12 PM.

Make sure the proper AM or PM indicator is shown when setting the time (AM is not displayed).

Step 2 – Programming Regeneration Time

Press the “Status” key after setting the time of day.

The display will blink “tor” for 3 seconds and then change to the time setting with the “ones” digit blinking.

Adjust regeneration time as time of day above.

Note: This option will not show if the “dIP 2” option is set to immediate

Step 3 – Programming Salt Dosage

Press the “Status” key after programming regeneration time.

The display will blink “SLtP” if set to English or “SLtG” if set to Metric for 3 seconds and then display the salt dosage.

Adjust the setting with the “+” or “-” key (3-24 lbs.) (1-10 kgs.)

Note: This option will not show if the control is set to Filter mode.

Step 4 – Programming Backwash Time

Press the “Status” key after programming salt dosage.

The display will blink “bw” for 3 seconds and then display the backwash time in minutes.

Adjust the setting with “+” or “-” key. (1-40 minutes)

Programming (cont.)

2:00

PM 12:00

Programming

Step 5 – Programming Brine Draw/Slow Rinse Time

Press the “Status” key after programming the backwash time. The display will blink “br” for 3 seconds and then display the brine draw/slow rinse time in minutes.

Adjust the setting with the “+” or “-” key. (35-99 minutes).

See Table 5 for suggested brine draw/slow rinse times.

Note: This option will not show if the control is set to Filter mode.

Step 6 – Programming Gallons (Liters) or Days to Regeneration Meter Mode

Press the “Status” key after programming the brine draw/ slow rinse time.

The display will blink “CAPG” (“CAPL”) for 3 seconds and then display the gallons or liters set point.

Adjust the setting with the “+” or “-” key.

(10-9990 Gallons)(40-37000 Liters)

Note: The programmed value must be multiplied by 10 to obtain the actual setting. For example, if 87 is shown in the display, the control will regenerate after 870 gallons have passed through the meter.

Timeclock Mode

Press the “Status” key after programming the brine draw/slow rinse time.

The display will blink “CAP” for 3 seconds and then display the number of days between regenerations.

Adjust the setting with the “+” or “-” key. (1-42 days)

Exiting Program Mode

From Step 6 (or step 7 if it is active) press the “Status” key.

The display will go blank.

Press the “Status” key again to exit programming.

Note: The control will exit the programming mode if no key press activity takes place within one minute.

7 1

OR

Final Start-up Regeneration There are several conditions that will cause the control to trip a regeneration. The “REG” enunciator will light when the control has signaled for a regeneration. The “REG” enunciator will flash while the control is in regeneration. The following are conditions that will call for regeneration:

1. When the Soft-Minder® meter has recorded the passage of a predetermined number of gallons.

2. When the time clock has counted past the set number of days.

3. At the preset time, when the number of days without a regeneration is equal to the Timeclock Backup setting.

4. At the preset time, when the “REGEN” button is depressed once. “REG” will light.

5. Immediately, when the “REGEN” button is depressed for three seconds. “REG” will light and blink.

6. Immediately, if power to the unit has been off for more than 3 hours and time of day has been restored.

If “dIP 2” is set to “Id”, the unit will begin a regeneration immediately for instances 1 and 2. With “dIP 2” set to “del”, the regeneration will not begin until the preset regeneration time.

Start-Up

• Close the main water supply valve.

• Set the Cul-Flo-Valv® to the bypass position.

• Ensure that all faucets at the installation site are closed.

• Direct the drain line discharge into a bucket where flow can be observed.

• Plug the transformer into a 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single-phase receptacle.

• Wait for the control to energize the motor and home itself.

• Set the timer to the correct time of day.

• Open the main supply valve.

• Initiate an immediate regeneration to move the control into the backwash position.

• Refer to the section on manual cycling for information on cycling the control through its positions.

• When in the backwash position, slowly shift the bypass to the soft water position until water flows.

• Allow the tank to fill slowly until water flows from the drain line.

• When flow to drain is established, open the bypass fully. Watch the drain line discharge for signs of resin.

If signs of resin particles appear, reduce the flow. Increase the flow again when resin no longer appears in the discharge.

• When the unit is filled with water, return the timer to the service position and proceed with setting the microprocessor. Refer to the programming section.

• Sanitize the water softener (see sanitizing procedure on page 24).

Note: If set to immediate mode as timeclock or timeclock backup, the unit will initiate regeneration at 12:00 AM. In the delay mode, “REG” indicator will light at 12:00 AM and regeneration will occur at delayed time.

Note: Unplugging the Culligan® Medallist Series water softener will not affect any of the control settings.

Once programmed in, the settings will be stored indefinitely. In the event of a power failure the time-of-day setting will be stored for 1-2 days. If longer time storage is necessary, a battery backup is available.

Refer to the Service Manual for additional information.

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