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Services Water Testing Made Easy. Culligan’s Analytical Laboratory provides its customers with quality water analysis using EPA approved methods. Our Analytical Laboratory is certified by the State of Illinois EPA, to be compliant with the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) standards. In addition to Illinois chemical certification, our Analytical Laboratory is certified to perform coliform and E.
Table of Contents About This Manual �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Attention Culligan Customer: ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Thank You!�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Specifications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Application & Operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Navigation������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Things to Check Before You Call �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Care & Cleaning ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������17 Performance Data Sheet �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Records & Data ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32 Culligan Limited Warranty �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33...
Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual. To ensure proper and efficient operation of this Culligan product to your full satisfaction, carefully follow the instructions in this manual. 01040605 A 06/21...
Attention Culligan Customer: 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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To start charging, plug the 12V power supply in the front OR back of the system� Disconnect when charging is complete� System is to use a Culligan P/N 01038111 (North America) or P/N 01040549 (EU) UL listed Class 2 direct 12 VDC plug-in power unit only�...
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�...
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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, Aquasential, and ClearLink PRO are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates�...
Specifications Culligan ® Aquasential ® RO and Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems Reverse Osmosis systems' performance are influenced by feed water conditions such as pressure, temperature, TDS levels, and hardness� The better these incoming conditions, the better the systems will perform at their rated specifications�...
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² The Arsenic cartridge must be installed after th RO membrane� ³ Cartridges not evaluated by WQA for performance reduction� * Membrane element specification� System daily production rated to pressurized storage tank 27�8 gpd (Aquasential RO) and 34�1 gpd (Aquasential Smart RO)�...
RO membrane filter to the standard temperature of 77°F (25°C)� This allows the performance of the unit to be accurately gauged against Culligan’s published standards� Temperature does not affect the concentrate flow rate�...
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Purpose of each level of filtration Pre-Filtration Pre-filtration for this system is used to reduce large contaminants from the water before they reach the reverse osmosis membrane� The use of pre-filtration helps extent the membrane’s life� There are two types of filtration that come in your 2-in-1 pre-filter: sediment filtration and carbon filtration�...
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If you have your own well, you can have the water tested by an accredited lab� The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of certified labs� Culligan International is one such lab� For more information please contact your local Culligan dealer�...
1 Year Filter / 2 Year Filter – Indicates filter life based on flow / time since reset (Blue / Yellow / Red) Wi-Fi – Refer to the Culligan Connect app for Wi-Fi pairing instructions Membrane – Based on current TDS rejection of system (Green / Red) Power –...
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Faucet Display (Smart RO Only) Indicators on the Smart RO faucet are lit only when the faucet is in use� Figure 2� Faucet LED indicators ALERT WIFI BATTERY (if installed) 25 - 49% 50 - 74% 75 - 100% 11- 24% NOTE! Wi-Fi icon will only illuminate red if the device was previously connected, but now can no longer connect (router unplugged, changed Wi-Fi password, router has been moved too far to reach the device, etc.)
The system should run a small amount of water to the drain while making and storing water in the storage tank� It the tank is heavy, it is likely full and the water to the drain should stop� Your Culligan dealer can check the system to correct the continual running�...
Check drain tubing for back-up It is recommended to have your local Culligan dealer perform the sanitization process� Your local Culligan dealer has been specifically trained to test the water quality and efficiency of the system in order to determine when the RO membrane should be replaced and ensure the system is working properly�...
RO and Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems Important Notice — Read this data sheet and compare the capabilities of the unit to your actual water treatment needs� Culligan recommends that you have your water supply tested to determine these needs before purchasing a water treatment unit�...
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Substance Reduction Aquasential RO/Aquasential Smart RO with Post-filter (Post 1 P/N 01038123, Post 2 P/N 01038124) These systems have been tested and certified by the Water Quality Association according to NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 42, and CSA B483�1 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 by NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 42, and CSA B483�1�...
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Total Defense (TD 1 P/N 01038050, TD 2 P/N 01038051) The Aquasential RO and Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems have been tested and certified according to CSA B483�1, NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 372 and 401 for the reduction of the substances listed below� The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the systems were reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401�...
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NSF/ANSI Standard 401 Model: TD 1 Model: TD 2 Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- sential Aqua- sential sential sential sential Smart Maximum sential Smart Smart Smart Permissible Influent Reduction Common Product (2yr) (2yr) Minimum Nitrate (2yr) Substance Challenge Require- Nitrate Name Water Reduction...
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Total Defense + Mineral Boost (TD/Min 1 P/N 01038060, TD/Min 2 P/N 01038061) The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 for the reduction of the substances listed below� The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the systems were reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401�...
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NSF/ANSI Standard 401 Model: TD/Min 1 Model: TD/Min 2 Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- Aqua- sential Aqua- sential sential sential sential Smart Maximum sential Smart Smart Smart Permissible Influent Reduction (2yr) (2yr) Common Product Minimum Nitrate (2yr) Substance Challenge Require- Name Water Reduction Nitrate...
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Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only� Substance Influent 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...
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Advance Post-Tank (Post Adv 1 P/N 01038060 and Post Adv 2 P/N 01038061) The Aquasential RO and Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems with Advance Post-Tank Filter have been tested according to CSA B483�1, NSF/ANSI 372, and NSF Protocol P231 for the reduction of the substances listed below� The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the systems were reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems, as specified in NSF Protocol P231�...
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Arsenic (AS3 1 P/N 01038150 and AS3 2 P/N 01038151) The Aquasential RO and Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems with Arsenic have been tested according to CSA B483�1, NSF/ANSI 372 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 53�...
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RO 50 (P/N 01038040) Aquasential RO Drinking Water Systems with RO 50 have been tested according to CSA B483�1, NSF/ANSI 372, and NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below� The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the systems were reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems, as specified in NSF/ANSI 58�...
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RO 75 (P/N 01038041) Aquasential Smart RO Advanced Drinking Water Systems with RO 75 have been tested according to CSA B483�1, NSF/ANSI 372, and NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below� The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the systems were reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the systems, as specified in NSF/ANSI 58�...
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Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production) – RO 50 Tank Size 3 gallons Product System Daily Prod� Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank 27�8 gpd Prod� Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 28�0 gpd Efficiency Rating 23�2% Recovery Rating 39�2% Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L) Max�...
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(speciate) the form(s) of arsenic present in a water sample if requested� The Aquasential RO and Aquasentail Smart RO systems with AS3 1 and AS3 2 following an RO are designed to reduce arsenic: both pentavalent and trivalent forms of arsenic� These treatment systems are tested under laboratory condition as defined in NSF/ANSI 53 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects and are found to reduce [influent arsenic challenge concentration 0�050 mg/L] arsenic...
Records & Data Model: Serial No: Date Installed: For Service Call Culligan at: Cartridge(s) Changed #1 Port – #2 Port – #3 Port – #4 Port – Date Prefilter Specialty Postfilter Feed Product Serviced Membrane Filter 01040605 A 06/21...
You have just purchased one of the finest reverse osmosis water treatment systems made� As an expression of our confidence in Culligan International Company products, your water treatment system is warranted to the orig i nal end-user, when in stalled in ac-...
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