Culligan MEDALLIST SERIES Service Manual

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Page 1 Cat. No. 01882311 Rev. D 09/17/02 DCO # 4625 Service Manual CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™ AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER MODELS FROM 2002 ©2002 Culligan International Company Printed in USA...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Service Manual CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™ AUTOMATIC WATER CONDITIONER MODELS FROM 2002 Table of Contents Page Introduction ..............2 Specifications ............3 Familiarization ............4 Settings..............7 Programming ............11 Manual Cycling ............15 Service Check ............16 Board Diagnostics ........... 17 Parts Replacement Guide ........
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Culligan Medallist Series Water Softeners are tested and validated by ™ WQA and certified by UL against ANSI/NSF Standard 44 for the effective re- duction of calcium and magnesium along with Barium and Radium 226/228*. Because the ability of the unit to remove Barium and Radium is based upon...
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES WATER CONDITIONER WITh TIMECLOCk OR SOFT MINDER METER 8" MODEL MODEL 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: Familiarization
* When Time Clock Backup is set to "ON". CIRCUIT BOARD The AccuSoft microprocessor circuit board controls every function of the Culligan Medallist Series water ™ softener. This board has several unique features which allows it to perform a variety of functions. Familiarization of the board is essential for a thorough understanding of the softener.
Page 7: Regeneration
Salt Dosage, Backwash Time, Brine/Rinse Time, Gallons to Signal and Timeclock Backup, if active. Refer to the programming section for further information on programming the microprocessor. TIMECLOCK OPERATION When the microprocessor is set-up as a time clock unit, the Culligan Medallist control will regenerate at fixed ®...
Page 8: Display Lockout
2. Motor Never Turns The Culligan Medallist Series control is equipped to detect no change in the motor position when the motor is supposed to be turning (motor or piston locked in a frozen position). The AccuSoft circuit board will apply power to the motor for 20 seconds.
Page 9: Settings
Settings The mircoprocessor can be set in two distinct operation modes, Soft-Minder meter or Timeclock. As shipped from ® the factory, the control is set for 8" Timeclock operation. CAPACITY AND SALT SETTINGS As mentioned previously, the softener will regenerate once the amount of water equal to the treated water volume set point has passed through the turbine for meter models or after a fixed time interval for timeclock models.
Page 10 — 300 Daily Water Usage (One Day Supply) as a reserve to ensure continuous 1,021 Gallons soft water until regeneration occurs). Round down to nearest ten for Treated Water Volume Set Point 1,020 Gallon Setting Set "CAPG" to 102 CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 11 Example - Timeclock: Softener Model Medallist 2 Capacity @ 9 lb. Salt Dosage: 25,100 Grains Compensated Water Hardness: 19 Grains Per Gallon Estimated Daily Water Usage: 300 Gallons Per Day Softener Capacity Treated Water Volume Set Point = — Water Usage Compensated Hardness Softening Capacity 25,100 Grains...
Page 12 The "A" dimension is the distance between the filter screen and the bottom of the float (Figure 2) when the float stem is in its fully raised position; adjust the float and rubber grommets accordingly. FIG. 2 CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 13: Programming
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...
Page 14 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. 2:00 Note: This option will not show if the “dIP 2” option is set to im- mediate. CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 15 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.
Page 16 — — — — — — — — — — — Note: Values are for 50 psi pressure. Minutes should be adjusted for lower and higher pressures to ensure that the brine is fully rinsed out. CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 17: Manual Cycling
Manual Cycling The Culligan microprocessor can be indexed through the various regeneration stages. For all steps, the cycle ® numbers do not appear, or change, until the motor stops. H 00 1. Press the status button to move past the programming steps until the display is blank.
Page 18: Service Check
6. Press the “-” key. The display will blink “daYS” for 3 seconds and then display the number of days since last regeneration. Note: Pressing the “+” key at any time brings back to manual cycling. Pressing “Status” will Exit the programming menu. CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 19: Board Diagnostics
Board Diagnostics To enter the circuit board test mode, follow the procedure listed below: Service or Test Mode Press and hold the “STATUS” key until “dIP 1” appears in the display. “dIP 1” will blink for 3 seconds and then the display will show the status of this option (SEr or tES).
Page 20 9. Hold the status key for 3 seconds to return to the time of day. The motor will automatically energize to the home position. Note: The control will not “TIME OUT” when in the test mode. CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 21: Circuit Board
Parts Replacement Guide Familiarize yourself with the replacement procedures and component parts thoroughly before attempting any repair. WARNING: DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO ThE UNIT BEFORE SERvICING. ByPASS ThE UNIT AND RELIEvE SySTEM PRESSURE BEFORE ATTEMPTING REPAIR. CIRCUIT BOARD To replace the AccuSoft circuit board, refer to the parts list and proceed as follows: ™...
Page 22: Drive Motor Assembly
NOTICE: When attaching the yoke support plate be certain to push up on the plate until the two mounting screws bottom in the U-shaped channels of the support plate. FIG. 5 CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 23 SEAL PACK ASSEMBLY Follow the instructions for replacing the drive motor assembly through step 7, then continue as follows: 1. With the drive motor and backplate set aside, firmly pull the seal pack assembly from the valve body. 2. Lightly lubricate the o-rings of the replacement seal pack with silicone grease. 3.
Page 24: Eductor Assembly
Reverse the procedure to reassemble. Be certain that the replacement is the correctly sized flow restrictor. TABLE 8 - Backwash Flow Restrictor Selection Model Color & Number 8" Medallist Black, #1 00331634 30 & 45 Medallist Brown, #2 00331635 FIG. 7 CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Unit has blank A. Unit has no power A. Verify that unit is connected to a display. constant power source. (Not an outlet on a switch) B. Defective plug-in transformer B. Replace plug-in transformer 2. Softener fails to A.
Page 26 E. Drain line too long or restricted E. Verify proper drain line length. See 'Flow Rate and Drain Line Charts'. F. Eductor is drawing air into system. F. Verify that all tubing connections are properly assembled. CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 27 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 13. Unit uses an A. Incorrect programming A. Refer to the 'Programming' section and excessive amount of verify all settings. salt or chemical B. Excessive water in storage tank B. Refer to problems 9 & 10. 14. Continuous flow to A.
Page 28: Wire Diagram
Wiring Diagram Old Schematic Models Purchased Before 3/1/2002 Current Schematic Models Purchased After 3/1/2002 CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 29: Flow Rate And Drain Line Charts
Flow Rate and Drain Line Charts FLOW RATE AND DRAIN LINE CHARTS...
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Page 31: Flow Charts
Flow Charts FLOW CHARTS...
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Page 33 FLOW CHARTS...
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Page 35 FLOW CHARTS...
Page 36: Parts List
Control Valve Parts List CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 37 CONDITIONER TANK PARTS LIST...
Page 38 Coupling (less O-rings) ‡2 P0333957 O-ring (4 required) 00444808 Adapter ‡4 00440052 O-ring 01000819 Outlet manifold, 8" 01012828 Outlet manifold, 10" x 40" 01012829 Outlet manifold, 10" x 54" P0308427 O-ring (outlet manifold) * Not Illustrated CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 39 Salt Storage Tank Parts List Item Part No. Description — 00441390 Brine System, 160 lb. Replacement — 00441886 Brine System, 250 lb. Replacement — 01004875 Brine System, 250 lb. Replacement Less Salt Plate — 00441887 Brine System, 375 lb. Replacement — 01004876 Brine System, 375 lb. Replacement Less Salt Plate †...
Page 40 375 lb. (170 kg) Salt Storage Tank 00-4413-92 Brine Valve Chamber, 160 lb. 00-3046-06 Cap, Brine Valve Chamber 00-4463-88 Screw, St. Steel, Brine Valve Chamber 00-4463-89 Nut, St. Steel, Brine Valve Chamber * Not Illustrated ‡ Recommended Spare Parts CULLIGAN MEDALLIST SERIES ™...
Page 41 Materials & description: 8-1/2 x 11, 40 page book, saddle stitched, three hole punched - Prints black ink on 20# white CHANGE APRVD DATE DCO 1610 10/19/00 DCO 2882 9/7/01 DCO 3594 06/05/02 DCO 4625 09/17/02 This page contains materials and DCO information. IT DOES NOT PRINT AS PART OF ThE DOCUMENT!

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