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Culligan Aqua-Cleer Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water Systems manual

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  • Page 1

    Culligan ® Aqua-Cleer ® Advanced Drinking Water Systems Owners Guide[...]

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    THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WORLD OF BETTER LIVING WITH CULLIGAN WATER. 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 disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. For installations in Mas[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 A b o u t Y o u r S y s t e m ................................................. 4 I n s t a l l a t i o n ........................................................ 7 H o w t o M a i n t a i n Y o u r S y s t e m ........................................ 1 1 P a r t s L i s t ........................................................[...]

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    Chapter Heading 4 About Your System Thank you for choosing a Culligan Aqua-Cleer advanced drinking water system. Your new system is designed to bring you years of deliciously crystal-clear Culligan water. The best part is it comes right from the tap. No more lugging around bottles or waiting for pitchers to slowly fill up. With your continuous supp[...]

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    5 Sequence of Filtration Type of Filtration Specification Advanced Filtration Total Defense Arsenic Perchlorate* Speciality Carbon Block Specialty Media 1 Specialty Media 1 Post-Filtration Carbon Granulated Activated Carbon Block * Cartridges not for sale in California 1 Specialty media cartridges must be installed after the RO membrane and system [...]

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    6 • Chloramines have a stronger taste and are more difficult to remove than chlorine. • Mercury is a toxin that can cause kidney damage. • Lead is a toxin that can cause kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults and developmental problems in children. • Cysts are a common cause of health issues. They can be found in some [...]

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    Chapter Heading 7 T o Bottom Of RO Cartridge Aqua-Cleer Faucet Monitor Sensor Monitor Ball V alve T ank Drain Drain Line from Air Gap to Drain (3/8” T ubing) Cold Water Supply Post Filter 3/8” T ubing to Faucet Product Port 1/4” Drain Line to Air Gap in Faucet Feedline 1/4” T ubing Aqua-Cleer Manifold Drain Connection Note: Install the drai[...]

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    8 Important considerations: • Access to the bottom (under sink) of the faucet is required for attachment of product water line. • The faucet can be installed for left- or right-handed operation. • There should be no under sink obstructions which would prevent smooth tubing runs to the drain connection, carbon post-filter, or RO modul[...]

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    9 3. Repeat steps 1-3 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing and the RO membrane element. Be sure the drain adapter is in place. Note: 1) The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4 th position on the RO manifold. 2) If only three cartridges are to be inserted into the manifold, the bypass plug cartridg[...]

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    10 component of feed water will plug a membrane over time. Use of a softener will reduce the fouling effect on a membrane. One way to detect too much hardness in the feed water is the weight of a membrane installed for a period of time. A fouled membrane (dried) will weigh significantly more than a new membrane. The increase in weight is a result o[...]

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    Chapter Heading 11 To keep the Aqua-Cleer® system operating properly, it is necessary to change the filters and sanitize the system periodically. Typically, this should be done on an annual basis. Service frequency may vary depending on local water conditions. High sediment, chlorine, turbidity, or hardness levels may require more frequent service[...]

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    12 Preliminary Steps: 1. Check for any leaks that may exist from tubing connections or the faucet. 2. Check for flow to the drain. If flowing, close tank shut-off so you can check auto shut-off operation 3. Test and record product TDS from faucet. Also observe if faucet stem is stiff to move. 4. Test and record feed TDS, and then calculate rejectio[...]

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    Chapter Heading 13 Parts List Item Description 1 Manifold Assembly 2 5 Micron Sediment Filter 10 Micron Sediment Filter 25 Micron Sediment Filter 3 Carbon Block Filter Granular Activated Carbon Filter 4 30 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane Nanoltration Reverse Osmosis Membrane* = 5 Arsenic Filter Perchlorate Filter** C[...]

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    Chapter Heading 14 Important Notice: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this system with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before installing a water treatment system, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs. Culligan knows the more informed you are about[...]

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    15 Total Defense (TD) The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 [...]

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    16 Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L Alachor 0.050 0.001 Atrazine 0.100 0.003 Benzene 0.081 0.001 Carbofuran 0.190 0.001 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 Chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 Chlorpicrin 0.015 [...]

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    17 Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing (Continued): Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L Styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 Tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 Toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-tp (Silvex) 0.270 0.002 Tribromoa[...]

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    Chapter Heading Inside Text 18 RO30 This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 58. Th[...]

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    Chapter Heading 19 Performance Data Sheet (con’t) RO30 with TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the [...]

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    20 Total Defense (TD) The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42 [...]

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    21 Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 [...]

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    22 Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroeth[...]

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    23 RO30 with AS3 These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as spe[...]

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    24 AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 5[...]

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    25 RO30 with AS3, TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the syste[...]

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    26 AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 5[...]

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    27 Total Defense (TD) The T otal Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the sub- stances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the sys- tem, as specied in NSF/A[...]

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    28 Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 [...]

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    29 Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroeth[...]

  • Page 30

    30 RO50 This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 58. This system is acceptable for [...]

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    31 Performance Data Sheet (con’t) RO50 with TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limi[...]

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    32 Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Total Defense (TD) The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the sys[...]

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    33 Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenze[...]

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    34 Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2[...]

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    35 RO50 with AS3 These systems have been tested and certied by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as s[...]

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    36 AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specied in NSF/ANSI 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard[...]

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    37 RO50 with AS3, TD These systems have been tested and certied by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substanc- es in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the s[...]

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    38 AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specied in NSF/ANSI 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard[...]

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    39 Total Defense (TD) T otal Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below . The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specied in NSF/ANSI 42 a[...]

  • Page 40

    40 Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 [...]

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    41 Substance Inuent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroeth[...]

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    42 Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Output (T otal Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production) 1 – RO30 Tank Size 2 gallon 3 gallon 9 gallon Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank 1 1.09 gpd 1 1.09 gpd 1 1.09 gpd Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 36 gpd 36 gpd 36 gpd Efciency Rating 2 16.86% 16.86% [...]

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    43 AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 5[...]

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    Chapter Heading 44 The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with CB or GAC cartridge has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the effective reduction of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor, the TD cartridge for the effective reduction of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class 1.[...]

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    45 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    46 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    47 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    48 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    49 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    50 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    52 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    53 California Certificates CA Certificates - Placeholder[...]

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    54 Arsenic Fact Sheet Arsenic (abbreviated As) is found naturally in some well water. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It must be measured by a lab test. Public water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic. You can get the results from your water utility. If you have your own well, you can have the water tested. The local h[...]

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    55 Arsenic Fact Sheet (con’t) Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters. It generally occurs in two forms (valences or oxidation states): pentavalent arsenic (also known as As(V), As(+5), and arsenate) and trivalent arsenic (also known as As(III), As(+3), and arsenite). In natural ground water, arsenic may exis[...]

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    56 Troubleshooting Guide[...]

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    57 Troubleshooting Guide (con’t)[...]

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    58 Model Serial No. Date Installed For Service Call Culligan at: ( ) - Cartridge(s) Changed Date Serviced Sediment Filter Activated Pre-Carbon Filter RO Membrane Activated Post-Carbon Filter Sanitized Specialty Cartridge Service Log[...]

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    59 Culligan Lifetime Limited Warranty Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System You have just purchased one of the finest drinki ng wate r syste ms made. As an exp ression of our confid ence in Cullig an prod ucts, your drinking water system is warranted to the orig inal end-user, when instal led in accorda nce wit h Culli gan Inte rnation[...]