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Cat. No. 01017584
Rev. C 12/13/07
DCO # 010262
Owners Guide
& Installation
Instruction
Supplement
®
Soft-Minder Twin
Water Softener
Models from 2005
© 2007 Culligan International Company
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Thank You And welcome to your new world of better living with Culligan water. ® The Culligan Soft-Minder Twin Water Softeners are tested and certified by WQA according to WQA S-100 for calcium and magnesium reduction (hardness). For installations in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of the system. This system and its installation must comply with state and local regulations. If this is yo
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Owners Guide & Installation Instruction Supplement ® Soft-Minder Twin Water Softener Models from 2005 Table of Contents Page Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications Twin Specifications SM-61 Model SM-91 Model Control Valve Reinforced Thermoplastic Reinforced Thermoplastic Overall Conditioner Height Media Tank Design Quadra-Hull or FRP Quadra-Hull or FRP Media Tank Dimensions (Dia x Ht) 9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in Salt Storage Tank Dimensions (Dia x Ht) 16 x 43 in 18 x 43 in 18 x 43 in ® 3 ® 3 Exchange Media, Type and Quantity Cullex Media, 1.0 ft Cullex Media, 1.5 ft ® ® Underbedding, Type and Quantity Cullsan Cullsan Underbedding, 12 lb Underbeddi
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Introduction It’s All So Easy, So Economical, So Efficient, So Enjoyable! Kind To Skin And Complexion Soft water will help prevent red, itchy or dry skin because there are no hardness impurities to cause soreness, no soap curd to coat the skin. Shaving is easier, smoother - either with blade or electric shaver. Bathing And Showering You’ll use far less soap with conditioned water. Use your soap very sparingly - not as you did before soft water. Just a quick rinse removes all lather, leaving yo
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How Your Water Conditioner Works Why Water Gets Hard And How It’s Softened All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And as it seeps through soil and rocks it gathers hardness, rust, acid, unpleasant tastes and odors. Water hardness is caused primarily by limestone diss
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The Culligan Process Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, (A) the Control Valve, (B) the Mineral Tank, and (C) the Brine System. A. The exclusive Culligan control valve automatically performs a variety of tasks that are necessary for the proper operation of your water conditioner. These tasks, commonly referred to as cycles or operating positions, are: Service, Regeneration, and Brine Refill. 1. Service: While the control valve is in the “Service cycle”, hard wa
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Preparation Component Description The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of four cartons. Remove all components from their cartons and inspect them before starting installation. Control Valve Assembly - Includes the Soft-Minder Twin Control. Small parts packages will contain additional installation hardware, and the conditioner Owner’s Guide. ® ® Media Tank - Includes Quadra-Hull media tank complete with Cullex ion exchange resin, underbedding and outlet manifold. Sal
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Application Water quality - Verify that raw water hardness and iron are within limits. Note the hardness for setting the salt dosage and recharge frequency. 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. Caution! The use of a pressure reducing valve may limit
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Installation Use this installation supplement with the Fleck Service Manual and Timer Supplemental Service Manual. This addendum supplements the Fleck 9100 Service Manual and Timer Service Manual. TO HOSE BIBS TREATED WATER OUT DRAIN LINE HARD WATER IN AIR GAP HEATER BRINE TANK WATER METER OR PUMP SOFT-MINDER TWIN Figure 1 Placement • Set the media tanks on a solid, level surface that provides easy access to a water supply, drain system and electricity. • Place the brine system on a flat, smoo
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the retainer, remove and replace with the proper size. Install the retainer and the drain line elbow adapter. The numbered side of the DLFC must face down. Start-Up Place approximately 1” of water above the grid plate (if used) in your salt tank. Salt may be placed in the unit at this time. Place softener in a bypass position. Turn on the main water supply and check for any leaks. Open a cold water faucet near the softener and run a few minutes until the system is free of any foreign material (
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Timer Control Start-Up Procedures Display In normal operation the Time Of Day display alternates with Volume Remaining and Tank in In Service displays ( 9000SE Timer only). As treated water is used, the Volume Remaining display counts down (in gallons) from a maximum value to zero or (----). Once this occurs a Regeneration cycle initiates immediately or delayed to the set Regeneration Time . Water flow through the valve Figure 3 Timer Display is indicated by the flashing Flow Dot Indicat
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6. Set Regeneration Day Override. Use the Set Up or Set Down buttons to set the maximum number of days before a Regeneration cycle must occur. 7. Press the Extra Regeneration button to exit the program. Note: Refer to the 9100 Control Service Manual and the SE Timer Supplemental Service Manual for additional information on programming and start-up procedures. Immediate Regeneration Valves With Days Between Regeneration Override Set When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration Over
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Table 2 - Salt Dosage vs. Capacity vs. Timer Settings Unit Exchange Capacity @ Salt Refill Time DLFC BLFC Injector Dosage Per Regeneration (Minutes) Flow Number Flow Color Number SM-61 13,760 gr @ 3.3 lb 4 2 gpm 3 0.25 gpm RED 0 27,848 gr @ 9.3 lb 6 0.5 gpm* WHITE* 1 32,932 gr @ 15.0 lb 10 SM-91 21,193 gr @ 5 lb 4 2 gpm 3 0.50 gpm WHITE 1 42,890 gr @ 14 lb 9 50,732 gr @ 22.5 lb 15 * Shipped inside control valve Gallon Settings The model 9000 valve regenerates with soft water from the other tank,
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1. Remove the brine tank cover. 2. Pour directly into the brine chamber 1/3 - 1/2 cup of common household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) for each cubic foot of resin in the tank. Do not use lemon scented bleaches, or similar bleaches that contain perfumes. 3. Manually start recharge. Allow the unit to complete the recharge cycle automatically. If tastes and odors return frequently, even after sanitization, a continuous chlorination system may be needed. Send a water sample to a qualified
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Salt Supply, Usage & Service Salt is the mineral used to “recharge” your water conditioner. A brine solution is automatically made up in the bottom of the salt ® storage container, the Cullex resin beads in the mineral tank are flushed with the brine solution as a step in the recharging process. Your Culligan Water Conditioner has been carefully designed to get the greatest amount of softening capacity from the salt it uses. Here is some pertinent information about salt usage, types and servi
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Care & Cleaning Care and Cleaning of Your Water Conditioner Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years. 1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover. 2. Use only mild soap and warm water when cleaning the exterior of the conditioner. Never use harsh, abrasive cleaning compounds or those which contain acid, such as vinegar, bleach and similar products. 3. I
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1. Remove the salt storage tank cover and the cap from the brine valve chamber. 2. Lift the brine valve out of the brine valve chamber and set aside in an upright position. 3. If you’d like to save any clean, dry salt remaining in the tank, remove it and place it in a clean container. 4. Using the scoop, dig out and discard as much remaining salt, water and debris as possible. 5. Remove the brine valve chamber by removing the screws on either side of the salt tank. 6. Remove the salt plate at th
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Service Check List Things to Check Before You Call For Service If you unexpectedly experience hard water, make these simple checks before calling your Culligan dealer. One of the following conditions may be the reason for your interruption of service. Important If any of the following conditions is found, the water conditioner should be manually recharged according to instructions on page 9 after you have corrected the problem. Power Supply Check your power supply cord. Is it plugged fully int
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Performance Data Sheet Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than seventy years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. Important Notice: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this unit with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that before purchasing a water
