Culligan Estate 2M Installation And Operating Manual

2/2m water conditioner models from 1999

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Page 1 THOSE WHO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT. CULLIGAN COMPANY NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 ©1999 Culligan International Company Printed in USA...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ® Installation and Operating Manual Models from 1999 Table of Contents Introduction ............... 2 Specifications ............3 Preparation ............... 4 Installation ..............5 Settings ..............8 Start-Up Procedure ..........15 Operation, Care and Maintenance ......16...
Page 4: Introduction
TIMER MECHANISM OR COVER PLATES! NOTICE: Notice is used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is The Culligan water conditioner bears two separate serial important, but does not present any hazard. numbers; one for the control assembly and one for the media tank.
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ® 0.7 FT MODEL 1.0 FT MODEL 1.5 FT MODEL Control Valve Type 5-cycle Reinforced 5-cycle Reinforced 5-cycle Reinforced Thermoplastic Thermoplastic Thermoplastic Overall Conditioner Height 51 in 49 in 63 in 1,295 mm 1,245 mm 1,600 mm Media Tank Dimensions (Dia.
Page 6: Preparation
Pipe and fittings suited to the type of installation EXTENSION CORDS. • Water softener salt (rock, solar or pellet salt formulated specifically for water softeners) BYPASS A bypass valve is included with the control valve assembly. CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ®...
Page 7: Installation
Installation PLACEMENT Do not use a petroleum base lubricant, for this will cause swelling of the rubber parts. Refer to Fig. 1. • Set the media tank on a solid, level surface near water, 2. NOTICE: The black molded tank adapter is marked with drain and electrical facilities.
Page 8 A pair of snap contact brass or copper. Damage to these ring pliers, PN 00-5916-09, are needed for this connection. components may result when not removed. CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ®...
Page 9 DRAIN LINE CONNECTION Refer to Table 1, under the applicable tank size for drain line length and height limitations. • Remove 1/2" pipe clamp from end of drain elbow. • Route a length of 1/2" drain line from the drain elbow to the drain.
Page 10: Settings
Fig. 8. • Remove the timer cover. • The position of the peg (H) in relation to the time-of-day dial (J) determines the time when the unit will begin to FIG. 8 recharge. CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER...
Page 11 An extra recharge can be initiated any time extra soft water is required by pushing the Manual Recharge lever (M) in the TABLE 2A — CULLIGAN ESTATE 0.7FT WATER CONDITIONER SALT DOSAGE — FREQUENCY Total Water Hardness in Grains Per Gallon (mg/L) as Calcium Carbonate...
Page 12 TABLE 2B — CULLIGAN ESTATE 1.0FT WATER CONDITIONER SALT DOSAGE — FREQUENCY Total Water Hardness in Grains Per Gallon (mg/L) as Calcium Carbonate Gallons *Persons (Liters) of 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 Water Household (0-170)
Page 13 SOFT-MINDER METERING DEVICE To set the regeneration frequency, push the number of pins in The Estate 2M water conditioners are equipped with a Soft- which corresponds to the number located in Table 2 (refer to Minder meter which regenerates based upon the water Fig.
Page 14 (255) (203) (227) (202) (251) (244) (263) (201) 3100 2000 1300 (1490) (295) (230) (247) (218) (265) (255) (273) (210) 3100 2100 1300 (1580) (240) (260) (270) (236) (280) (268) (285) (220) (168) 12 / CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER...
Page 15 TABLE 5 — REGENERATION SCHEDULE The softener also has a ten gallon setting to assist the service personnel in trouble shooting the equipment. To trouble shoot CAPACITY SWITCH POSITION the meter, set the dip switches to the OFF position. Run (GALS.) water into a measured pail.
Page 16 18-1/2 (47.0) 16-1/2 (42.0) — — (66.0) (61.0) 19-1/2 (49.5) 17-1/2 (44.5) — — 27-3/8 (69.5) 25-3/8 (64.5) 20-1/2 (52.1) 18-1/2 (47.0) — — 28-3/4 (73.0) 26-3/4 (68.0) 21-1/2 (54.6) 19-1/2 (49.5) 14 / CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ®...
Page 17: Start-Up Procedure
Start-Up Procedure WARNING: FOR PROTECTION, A SANITIZING WARNING: ALTHOUGH NOT NORMALLY NECES- AGENT HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE SOFTENER TANK SARY, SHOULD YOU NEED TO DISASSEMBLE ANY AT THE FACTORY. THIS SANITIZING AGENT MUST PART OF THE CONTROL VALVE OR REMOVE THE BE FLUSHED OUT BEFORE THE UNIT IS PLACED CONTROL FROM THE TANK ASSEMBLY OR ASSO- INTO SERVICE BY RUNNING AT LEAST 50 GALLONS...
Page 18: Operation, Care And Maintenance
Protect the operation and appearance of the water conditioner • Using the scoop, dig out and discard as much remaining by following these precautions: salt, water and debris as possible. 16 / CULLIGAN ESTATE 2/2M WATER CONDITIONER ®...
Page 19 • Remove the brine valve chamber by removing the screws • Stand salt tank upright. Replace the salt plate. Place brine on the side of the salt tank. valve chamber in position and affix with screws. • Remove the salt plate at the bottom of the brine tank. •...
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Page 21: Wiring Schematic
Wiring Schematic Timer with Soft-Minder Meter ®...

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