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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.
Introduction The Culligan Mark 89 and 812 water softeners are tested and validated by WQA to ANSI/NSF ® Standard 44 for the effective reduction of calcium and magnesium (hardness) along with barium and Radium 226/228*. SAFE PRACTICES Throughout this manual there are paragraphs set off by special headings.
Specifications Culligan Mark 89 and 812 Water Conditioners with Automatic Time Clock or Soft-Minder Meter ® ® 89 Model 812 Model Control Valve 5-cycle, Reinforced Thermoplastic 5-cycle, Reinforced Thermoplastic Overall Conditioner Height 51 in 51 in 1 29.5 cm 1 29.5 cm...
Pressure - If pressure exceeds 125 psi (860 kPa), install a pressure reducing valve (see materials checklist). On private water systems, make sure the minimum pressure (the pressure at which the pump starts) is greater than 20 psi (140 kPa). Adjust the pressure switch if necessary. CULLIGAN MARK 89 AND 812 WATER CONDITIONER ®...
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CAUTION: The use of a pressure reducing valve may limit the flow of water in the household. Temperature - Do not install the unit where it might freeze, or next to a water heater or furnace or in direct sunlight. LOCATION Space requirements - Allow 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) behind the unit for plumbing and drain lines and 4 feet (1.3 metres) above for service access and filling the salt container.
NOTICE: The Soft-Minder meter cannot be used with the sweat adaptors. ® CAUTION: Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing! Flooding could result! FIG. 1 CULLIGAN MARK 89 AND 812 WATER CONDITIONER ®...
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FIG. 3 FIG. 2 CAUTION: When making sweat connections, remove all plastic and rubber components which contact brass or copper. Damage to these components may result otherwise. BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION - TIME CLOCK UNITS ONLY The bypass valve connects directly to the backplate of the valve with a pair of screws (Fig. 3). To facilitate this connection, remove the plate by pulling up on the u-clip on the back of the valve.
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Fill the salt storage container with water until the level reaches about 1 inch above the salt support plate. Pour salt into the container. Fill to within a few inches of the top. FIG. 6 FIG. 7 CULLIGAN MARK 89 AND 812 WATER CONDITIONER ®...
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SOFT-MINDER METER CONNECTION ® To connect the meter leads, refer to the instructions listed below and the wiring schematic. • Remove the timer face plate & set it aside. • Remove the two screws holding the timer cover. Set the timer cover aside. •...
Settings The Mark 89 and 812 Water Conditioners are designed to perform efficiently on a wide range of water supplies. Before the unit can be recharged and put into service, several settings must be made. BACKWASH Backwash, the first step in the recharge cycle, expands and loosens the resin bed, and flushes away accumulated turbidity.
TIME CLOCK SETTINGS To set the Mark 89 and 812 water conditioner for optimal performance, determine the hardness of the water along with the number of people in the household. Refer to Table 2. Locate the row corresponding to the number of people in the home and move across to the appropriate hardness column.
2 (refer to Fig. 9 and Table 3). SOFT-MINDER METERING DEVICE The Mark 89 and 812 Soft-Minder water conditioners are equipped with water meter which regenerates based upon the water consumption patterns of the household. TABLE 3 — RECHARGE FREQUENCY No.
When ten gallons has passed, the amber light will light up. This will help determine if the meter is properly measuring the gallons count. TABLE 4A — MARK 89 (0.7FT ) GALLON CAPACITIES TO SIGNAL (RESERVE) TOTAL WATER HARDNESS IN GRAINS PER GALLON (mg/l)
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In this case refer to the correct Table 7 column for the salt dosage and brine tank size being used, and adjust the "A" dimension accordingly. TEST SW-1 FIG. 11 FIG. 10 CULLIGAN MARK 89 AND 812 WATER CONDITIONER ®...
Advise the customer to periodically check and replenish the salt supply. Clean up the unit and the installation site, removing any soldering or pipe threading residues from the equipment with a damp towel. CULLIGAN MARK 89 AND 812 WATER CONDITIONER ®...
® WARNING: HAZARD FROM TOXIC FUMES! CHLORINE BLEACH AND COMMON IRON CONTROL CHEMICALS MAY GENERATE TOXIC FUMES WHEN MIXED. • IF THE UNIT USES CULLIGAN SOFNER-GARD CHEMICAL OR OTHER COMPOUNDS ® ™ CONTAINING SODIUM HYDROSULFITE OR SODIUM BISULFITE, OR ANY OTHER REDUCING AGENT, DISCONNECT THE DEVICE AND MANUALLY REGENERATE THE UNIT BEFORE SANITIZING.
Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 00-4409-40 Pointer, Time of day 00-4429-21 Mark 89/812 Timer Replacement 00-4482-57 Screw, #4-24 x 0.625" Phil. 01-0013-85 Dial, Time of day 00-4031-54 Screw, #4-24 x 0.312" Oval Hd. 01-0013-84 Wheel, Time of Regeneration...
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