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We promise that you’ll never want to be without it again. Congratulations, too, on selecting one of the “first family” of water filters in the prestigious Culligan Iron-Cleer. 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.
Culligan Iron Cleer Filters ® ® Control Valve Timer Overall Conditioner Height Media Tank Dimensions (D x H) Filter Media Type Underbedding G-50 Cullsan U Capacity Freeboard Max. Clear Water (Soluble) Iron Max. Hydrogen Sulfide Minimum Alkalinity Service Flow @ Pressure Drop (Clean Bed)
Introduction Operation Step 1. Aeration Operation Service Cycle In the service cycle, raw water enters the inlet port of the aeration tank and is directed through the inlet diffuser. The oxidation process begins when the water passes through the inlet diffuser and cascades through a head of air.
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Operation Of Aeration Pump The Iron-Cleer™ system introduces air into the aeration tank and bleeds off the old head of air automatically. The exchange of the air into the aeration tank is controlled independently of the recharge frequency of the filter media tank, allowing the air to be exchanged on a more frequent basis.
Operating The concentration limits listed below reflect the maximum individual limit that each contaminant was tested for separately without any interference of other contaminants in the influent water. Conditions In reality, however, we know that these contaminants may be present in combination which may limit the filter’s ability to remove these contaminants in higher concentrations.
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.
Make sure either inlet water supply is turned off, then supply power to the timer. The display will power Programming up flashing “12:00 PM” and the motor will energize and cycle the control, without stopping, the home position. This is required to ensure that the control is in the home position. The timer uses four buttons: Button Set-up / Enter Key...
Wrong position If an error code appears that requires an authorized service technician please contact your local Culligan Dealer. For any additional troubleshooting or service needs please contact your local Culligan Dealer. Response Call Culligan service technician Call Culligan service technician...
If you are going away on vacation and want to save salt by not having the unit recharge while you’re away. Bypass Valve In the back of Culligan water filters is a Cul-Flo-Valv knob clockwise. To return to soft water service, reverse the procedure - turn the blue knob counter- clockwise.
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Aeration Tank Bypass Valve Aeration Tank – Bypass Valve Operation Normal Operation “Treated” Water Supply Water Exits Enters Diagnostic Mode Supply Water Supply Water Enters Exits Bypass Operation Supply Water Supply Water Exits Enters Shut-Off Mode Supply Water is Shut No Water Exits Off From The House...
(outside tap) to see if you have any water pressure. If you have water pressure, check the bypass valve. If it is in the Service position, put it into the bypass and call your Culligan dealer for service.
DANGER! If your unit should freeze, do not attempt to disassemble it. Call your Culligan Dealer. Important: Culligan water filters are sold for use on potable water, only. If at any time the water becomes contaminated, such as during a “boil water” situation, the operation of the water filter should be discontinued until it is verified that the water is again potable.
Recommended Preventative Maintenance Maintenance The Culligan Iron Cleer water filter has been designed to provide a good, consistent service life. Because of the nature of problem water, we recommend that the local Culligan dealer provide regular maintenance/service contracts for the proper operation of your systems. The water filter service begins with a multi point inspection of your water filter system in an effort to uncover any and all problems that may exist.
F. Regeneration during service flow demand. G. Raw water bleeding through filter. Cause Solution 1. Plugged drain line flow 1. Call your Culligan control dealer for service. 2. Insufficient water supply 2. Check for minimum from well. specified flow and pressure requirements of filter system.
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2. Excess air accumulated in filter system from water supply or well pump. Solution 1. Call your Culligan dealer for service. 1. Call your Culligan dealer for service. 1. This natural phenomenon will typically dissipate to the atmosphere in a matter of seconds.
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Compressor run with excessive noise. Compressor runs continuously. Cause Solution 1. Inadequate drain line 1. Call your Culligan dealer size. for service. 2. Drain line is vibrating 2. Call your Culligan dealer against other pipes, for service. conduits, pipe hangers, heat ducts, floor joists,etc.
The 10” and 12” Iron-Cleer filters have been tested by WQA against NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of iron. The concentration of iron 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 42.
Important Data on Your Water Filter It is advisable to have the salesperson or installer fill in the information below for your future reference. If this has not been done, please ask for it, as it is necessary if you contact your dealer. IDENTIFICATION Model Name Control Model No.
If a part described above is found defective within the specified period, you should notify your independent- ly operated Culligan dealer and arrange a time during normal business hours for the dealer to inspect the water filter on your premises. Any part found defective within the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced by the dealer.
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