Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water Systems Owners Guide
THANK YOU AND WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WORLD OF BETTER LIVING WITH CULLIGAN WATER.
Notice: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts. For installations in Massachusetts: Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use of saddle valves is not permitted in Massachusetts. Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow your local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual. Operational, maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this product to perform properly. Talk to you Culligan dealer about a service and maintenance program to ensure your filters are replaced in a timely manner and annual water tests are also recommended (especially on well water) to ensure the system is functioning properly. Culligan International Company 9399 West Higgins Road Rosemont, Il. 60018 1-800-Culligan www.culligan.com Products manufactured and marketed by Culligan International Company (Culligan) and its affiliates are protected by patents issued or pending in the United States and other countries. Culligan reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice. Culligan, Aqua Cleer, and Culligan Man are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.
About Your System. 4 Installation. 7 How to Maintain Your System . 11 Parts List. 13 Performance Data Sheet . 14 CDPH Certificates. 45 Arsenic Fact Sheet. 54 Troubleshooting Guide. 56 Service Log. 58 Warranty. 59

Table of Contents

About Your Chapter Heading System
Thank you for choosing a Culligan Aqua-Cleer advanced drinking water system. Your new system is designed to bring you years of deliciously crystal-clear Culligan water. The best part is it comes right from the tap. No more lugging around bottles or waiting for pitchers to slowly fill up. With your continuous supply of great tasting water, not only can you get your 8 glasses a day but you can easily use it for cooking, coffee, juice, baby formula, ice cubes, anything you use water with. The important thing to remember is to change out your filters on a regular basis. The quality of your water is only as good as the quality of your filters. Each filter is designed to last for 1,000 gallons (roughly 12 months). Membranes will last longer if used with pre-filtration. A flow monitor is available with your system to let you know when you have consumed 1,000 gallons of water through your system. If you did not purchase one with your system, you may consider asking your Culligan man about having one installed. Faucets with reminder lights are also available. System Specifications: Filter Assembly Standard Storage Tank Medium Storage Tank Large Storage Tank Standard Medium Large Standard Medium Large Standard Medium Large 13.8 wide x 4.2 deep x 15.5 high 9 diameter x 14 high 11 diameter x 14 high 15.5: diameter x 24 high 2 gallons 3 gallons 9 gallons 16.86% 16.86% 16.86% 33.49% 33.49% 33.49%

Dimensions

Storage Tank Capacity Reverse Osmosis Efficiency Rating Reverse Osmosis Recovery Rating Filtration Options: Sequence of Filtration
Type of Filtration Sediment
Specification 3 Block Granulated Active Carbon 30 gpd 50 gpd 30 gpd
Pre-Filtration Carbon Reverse Osmosis Membrane Nano Filtration*
* Cartridges not for sale in California or Iowa.
Sequence of Filtration Advanced Filtration Post-Filtration
* Cartridges not for sale in California
Type of Filtration Total Defense Arsenic Perchlorate* Carbon
Specification Speciality Carbon Block Specialty Media 1 Specialty Media 1 Granulated Activated Carbon Block

About Your System (cont)

Specialty media cartridges must be installed after the RO membrane and system must have a Performance Indicator Device (PID) installed to track gallon usage.
Purpose of each level of filtration:
Pre-Filtration: Pre-filtration for this system is used to reducing large contaminants from the water before they reach either the reverse osmosis or nano filtration membrane. The use of pre-filtration cartridges helps extent the membranes life. There are two types of pre-filtration available with this system: sediment filtration and carbon filtration. Sediment Filtration: Sediment is defined as sand, dirt, silt, fine sand and or coarse sand that can be found in many water supplies. Carbon Filtration: Carbon is used to reduce chlorine taste and odor. Most people often describe this taste as being slightly chemical or they equate their drinking water to that of the local pool. Municipalities use chlorine to disinfect the water on the way to your home. This is a necessary step to delivering safe water to your home but depending on the level of chlorine by the time it reaches your home the taste of your water may be unpalatable.
Membrane Technologies: The Aqua-Cleer system can utilize two different membrane technologies; reverse osmosis and nano filtration. Each one of these technologies use a tightly woven membrane that acts as a barrier to contaminants. Water is pushed up against this membrane at pressure. Depending on the weave of the membrane only a certain percentage of contaminants can pass through. Reverse Osmosis can reduce up to 99% of contaminants. The reason you may choose nano filtration versus reverse osmosis is often a question of taste. Some of the things that give water its taste are minerals such as calcium and magnesium. A nano filtration membrane will leave more of those minerals in the water. Advanced Filtration: The advanced filtration cartridges are specifically designed to reduce contaminants that reverse osmosis membranes are not efficient in removing. Total Defense: The Total Defense cartridge should be added to your system to deal with lead, mercury, chloramines, aesthetic chlorine taste and odor, cysts, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and MTBE.
Chloramines have a stronger taste and are more difficult to remove than chlorine. Mercury is a toxin that can cause kidney damage. Lead is a toxin that can cause kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults and developmental problems in children. Cysts are a common cause of health issues. They can be found in some municipal water sources but more often found in wells under the influence of surface water. VOC is a name given to a wide range of organic contaminants, some are known to be carcinogenic. MTBE was used in gasoline to reduce emissions and is considered harmful.
Perchlorate*: Perchlorate is a by-product of munitions manufacturing (common in solid rocket fuel, road flares, etc) that can be found in some water sources. Arsenic: Arsenic (As) is found naturally in some well water. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It must be measured by a lab test. Public water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic. You can get the result from your water utility. If you have your own well, you can have the water tested by an accredited lab. The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of certified labs. Culligan International is one such lab. For more information please contact your local Culligan dealer. For additional information about the arsenic in water can be found through the EPAs website at www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic.html. There are two forms of arsenic: pentavalent arsenic (As (V)) and trivalent arsenic (As (III)). Special sampling procedures are needed to a lab to determine what type and how much of each type of arsenic is in the water. In well water, arsenic may be pentavalent, trivalent, or a combination of both. Reverse osmosis membranes are effective at reducing pentavalent arsenic but not trivalent arsenic. The Arsenic specific cartridge was specifically designed to reduce trivalent arsenic.

* Cartridges not for sale in California.

Aqua-Cleer Faucet

Installation Chapter Heading

Monitor Sensor

Drain Line from Air Gap to Drain (3/8 Tubing)
Cold Water Supply Drain Connection
Monitor Post Filter 1/4 Drain Line to Air Gap in Faucet

Feedline 1/4 Tubing

Aqua-Cleer Manifold

Ball Valve

3/8 Tubing to Faucet Product Port
Tank To Bottom Of RO Cartridge
Note: Install the drain line so that it runs downward with no loops or low spots. Otherwise the unit will overflow at the air gap siphon break built into the faucet, or make irritating gurgling sounds. The 1/4 concentrate line that leads to the faucet should be installed in a straight vertical path to avoid making a gurgling noise. For installations in Massachusetts: Massachusetts Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use of saddle valves is not permitted in Massachusetts.
This owners guide provides visual assembly reference only. Since specialized skills are required in the assembly of the drinking water system, we recommend that you contact your local independently operated Culligan dealer to complete this installation.
Select Component Installation Locations
Dispenser Faucet The Culligan faucet is designed to be mounted on the rear lip of the sink. It may be installed in an existing sprayer attachment hole or in a hole drilled at the time of installation. It may also be mounted to an adjacent counter top. It should be positioned so that water is dispensed over the sink. A minimum 1-1/4 diameter hole is required. When installing the Aqua-Cleer water quality monitor, refer to the installation instructions packaged with the monitor. Make certain the TDS level and/or gallons setting correspond to the desired water supply.

Installation (cont)

Important considerations: Access to the bottom (under sink) of the faucet is required for attachment of product water line. The faucet can be installed for left- or right-handed operation. There should be no under sink obstructions which would prevent smooth tubing runs to the drain connection, carbon post-filter, or RO module assembly. Filter System Assembly The filter system assembly is designed to be mounted on any rigid vertical surface such as a cabinet sidewall, sheetrock or exposed stud. It should be positioned such that there is access to an inlet water source and drain. The installation should also allow convenient access for servicing. Inlet Water Supply Connection Once a location is chosen for installation of the filter system assembly, select a nearby cold water line to provide the water source for the system. For under sink installations, the cold water faucet line can usually be tapped. The Reservoir Tank Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum customer convenience. The standard and medium reservoir tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water, so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the optional mounting bracket. The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it will operate on its side. However, air will not escape readily and foaming may occur at the faucet nozzle. This should be explained to the customer prior to installation. Drain Connection The most convenient entry to the drain is directly above the P-trap of the kitchen sink. However, the concentrate water from the system can be connected to adjacent sinks or a floor drain. Extra care should be taken when entering drains near dishwashers or food waste disposals as back flow may occur through the air gap and cause flooding. See plumbing diagram on page 7 for proper air gap installation to waste connection.

Installation of Filter System Assembly
The mounting bracket contains three mounting slots. The holes are sized to accept #10 round head wood screws (not supplied). Some types of surfaces such as particle board or drywall may require the use of plastic screw anchors or toggle bolts to provide adequate support for the unit. Install Filter Cartridges 1. Lightly lubricate the cartridge O-ring with silicone lube and insert the sediment filter cartridge into the manifold. 2. Twist the cartridge to lock it into the manifold. See Figure 2.

Locked Position

Unlocked Position

Figure 2

3. Repeat steps 1-3 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing and the RO membrane element. Be sure the drain adapter is in place.
Note: 1) The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position on the RO manifold. 2) If only three cartridges are to be inserted into the manifold, the bypass plug cartridge must be inserted in the 4th position. See Figure 3.
Factors Which Affect Performance
Performance of the reverse osmosis membrane is affected by several factors which must be considered when judging the condition of the system. The main factors which affect system performance are pressure, temperature, total dissolved solids level, recovery and pH.

Figure 3

Pressure Water pressure affects both the quantity and quality of the water produced by the RO membrane. Generally, the more water pressure, the better the performance of the system. Be careful not to exceed 120 psi, the maximum operating pressure of the Aqua-Cleer system. Temperature The reverse osmosis process slows with decreasing temperature. To compensate, a temperature correction factor is used to adjust the actual performance of the RO membrane filter to the standard temperature of 77F (25C). This allows the performance of the unit to be accurately gauged against Culligans published standards. Temperature does not affect the concentrate flow rate. Total Dissolved Solids The minimum driving force which is necessary to stop or reverse the natural osmosis process is termed osmotic pressure. As the total dissolved solids level of the feed water increases, the amount of osmotic pressure increases and acts as back pressure against the reverse osmosis process. Osmotic pressure becomes significant at TDS levels above 500 mg/L (ppm). Hardness Hardness is the most common membrane foulant. If ignored, this relatively harmless

Parts List Chapter Heading
10 3/8 Outlet 1/4 Inlet 1

Item 1 2

Description Manifold Assembly SED1 Filter SED2 Filter SED3 Filter
Carbon Block Filter Granular Activated Carbon Filter 30 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane Nanofiltration Reverse Osmosis Membrane*=
Arsenic Filter Perchlorate Filter** Carbon Block Filter (MTBE, VOC)
Post Carbon Filter Flow Control Automatic Shut-off Valve Faucet 2 Gallon Storage Tank 3 Gallon Storage Tank 9 Gallon Storage Tank
*Monitor (Not Shown) **Cartridges not for sale in California = Cartridge not for sale in California or Iowa
Performance Chapter Data Sheet Heading
Important Notice: Read this Performance Data Sheet and compare the capabilities of this system with your actual water treatment needs. It is recommended that, before installing a water treatment system, you have your water supply tested to determine your actual water treatment needs. Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more confident you will be about its performance. Its because of this and more than seventy years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. Company: Culligan International Company 9399 West Higgins Road, Suite 1100 Rosemont, IL 60018 USA (847) 430-2800 Product: Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water Systems
Use Guidelines: Working Pressure: psig (280-827 kPa) Do not allow exposure to temperature below 33F (1C) Maximum operating temperature: 100F (38C) These systems must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line. This system requires regular replacement of all filters to maintain proper operation. Depending on usage and influent water quality, the carbon and particulate filters should be changed at least annually and the reverse osmosis membrane should be replaced every 3-5 years. Varying chlorine, sediment or TDS levels may affect replacement frequency. CAUTION! Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected water that may contain filterable cysts.
Total Defense (TD) The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the 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 and 53.
Substance Influent Challenge Concentration Maximum Permissible Product water Concentration Reduction Requirements Minimum Reduction Average Reduction
Performance Data Sheet (cont)
Standard 42 Aesthetic Chlorine Chloramines Particulate (0.5 - < um) Class I Standard 53 MTBE Cyst
2.0 mg/L + 10% 3.0 mg/L + 10% At least 10,000 particles/mL 0.5 mg/L

Substance simazine styrene 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane tetrachloroethlene toluene 2,4,5-TP (silvex) tribromoacetic acid 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethane trichloroethylene trihalomethanes (includes): chloroform (surrogate chemical) bromoform bromodichloromethane chlorodibromomethane xylenes (total)
Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L 0.120 0.150 0.081 0.081 0.078 0.270 0.042 0.160 0.084 0.150 0.180
Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L 0.004 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.001
RO30 with AS3 These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances 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 53 and 58. This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater.
Arsenic (pentavalent)2 Barium Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Trivalent Chromium Copper Fluoride Lead Nitrate/Nitrite (both as N) Nitrate5 Nitrite Radium 226/2283 Selenium Cyst4 Turbidity
AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the 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 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for arsenic (trivalent and pentavalent) reduction. See Arsenic Fact section for an explanation of reduction performance.
Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum Permissible Product water Concentration mg/L 0.010 0.010 0.010 Reduction Requirements Minimum Reduction Average Reduction
Standard 53 Trivalent Arsenic pH 6.5 0.050 + 10% Trivalent Arsenic pH 8.5 0.050 + 10% Pentavalent Arsenic 0.050 + 10% 94.9% 98.0% 97.4%
Flow Rate = 0.035 gpm (0.13 Lpm) Capacity = 1000 gallons (3786 L) 1000 gallon capacity is only for use with PID Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary
RO30 with AS3, TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances 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, 53, and 58. This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater.

Total Defense (TD)

The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the 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 and 53.
Standard 42 Aesthetic Chlorine Chloramines Particulate (0.5 - < um) Class I Standard 53 MTBE Cyst t Turbidity Lead (pH 6.5) Lead (pH 8.5) Mercury (pH 6.5) Mercury (pH 8.5) 0.015 + 20% Minimum 50,000/L 11 mg/L + 1 NTU 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.5 NTU 0.010 mg/L 0.010 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 69% 99.95% 74.6% 99.95% 96.6% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 72.4% 95.2% 83.3% 99.99% 98.0% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 95.4% 91.0% 2.0 mg/L + 10% 3.0 mg/L + 10% at least 10,000 particles/mL 0.5 mg/L >85% >50% 97.6% 97.6% 99.9% 98.0% 98.0% 99.9%
RO50 This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances 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 58. This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater. Substance Reduction1
Substance Minimum Reduction Average Reduction
Influent Challenge Maximum Concentration Permissible mg/L Product water Concentration mg/L 0.30 +/- 10% 10.0 +/- 10% 0.03 +/- 10% 0.30 +/- 10% 0.30 +/- 10% 3.00 +/- 10% 8.0 +/- 10% 0.15 +/- 10% 30 +/- 10% 27.0 +/- 10% 3.0 +/- 10% 25pCi/L +/- 10% 0.10 +/- 10% >50,000/mL 11 +/- 1 NTU 0.5 NTU 10.0 1.0 5pCi/L 0.05 0.0.005 0.05 0.05 1.3 1.5 0.010

Reduction Requirements

Arsenic (Pentavalent)2 Barium Cadmium Hexavalent Chromium Trivalent Chromium Copper Fluoride Lead Nitrate/Nitrite

(both as N)

99.3% 98.5% 98.1% 97.7% 99.0% 98.7% 95.5% 98.1% 65.9% 66.2% 65.5% 68.9% 68.5% 69.8% 80.0% 94.0% 99.95% 99.99% 99.99% 99.3%
Nitrate5 Nitrite Radium 226/2283 Selenium Cyst
1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance ay vary depending on water pressure, temperatures and other substances, which may be found in your water. 2 his system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic (also known as As(V), As(+5) or arsenate) at concentrations T of 0.30 mg/L or less. This system reduces pentavalent arsenic, but may not remove other forms of arsenic. This system is to be used on water supplies containing a detectable free chlorine residual at the system inlet or on water supplies that have been demonstrated to contain only pentavalent arsenic. Treatment with chloramines (combined chlorine) is not sufficient to ensure complete conversion of trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. Please see the Arsenic Facts Sheet for further information. 3 Based upon testing methods using Barium as a surrogate. All concentrations in pCi/L pico curie/L. 4 Includes Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolyca and Cryptosporidium. 5 Units are not certified on water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi (280 kPa). A booster pump is strongly recommended.

Standard 42 Chlorine Chloramines Particulate (0.5 - < um) Class I Standard 53 MTBE Cyst t Turbidity Lead (pH 6.5) Lead (pH 8.5) Mercury (pH 6.5) Mercury (pH 8.5) 0.015 + 20% Minimum 50,000/L 11 mg/L + 1 NTU 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.5 NTU 0.010 mg/L 0.010 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 69% 99.95% 74.6% 99.95% 96.6% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 72.4% 95.2% 83.3% 99.99% 98.0% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 95.4% 91.0% 2.0 mg/L + 10% 3.0 mg/L + 10% at least 10,000 particles/mL 0.5 mg/L >85% >50% 97.6% 97.6% 99.9% 98.0% 98.0% 99.9%
Substance alachor atrazine benzene carbofuran carbon tetrachloride chlorbenzene chlorpicrin 2,4-D dibromochloropropane (DBCP) o-dichlorobenzene p-dichlorobenzene 1,2-dichloroethane 1,1-dichloroethylene cis-1,2-dichloroethylene trans-1,2-dichloroethylene 1,2-dichloropropane cis-1,3dichloropropylene dinoseb endrin ethylbenzene ethylene dibromide (EDB) haloacetonitriles (HAN): bromochloroacetonitrile dibromoacetonitrile dichloroacetonitrile trichloracetonitrile haloketones (HK): 1,1-dichloro-2-propane 1,1,1-trichloro-2-propane heptachlor heptachlor epoxide hexachlorobutadiene hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.007 0.008 0.250 0.011 0.044 0.060 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 0.0.022 0.024 0.001 0.015 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000 Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L 0.050 0.100 0.081 0.190 0.078 0.077 0.015 0.110 0.052 0.080 0.040 0.088 0.083 0.170 0.086 0.080 0.079 0.170 0.053 0.088 0.044 Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L 0.001 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.000 0.002 0.000 0.001 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.001 0.001 0.000
lindane methoxychlor pentachloophenol simazine Substance styrene 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane tetrachloroethlene toluene 2,4,5-TP (silvex) tribromoacetic acid 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 1,1,1-trichloroethane 1,1,2-trichloroethane trichloroethylene trihalomethanes (includes): chloroform (surrogate chemical) bromoform bromodichloromethane chlorodibromomethane xylenes (total)
0.055 0.050 0.096 0.120 Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L 0.150 0.081 0.081 0.078 0.270 0.042 0.160 0.084 0.150 0.180
0.000 0.000 0.001 0.004 Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.005 0.001 0.001

RO50 with AS3

These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances 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 53 and 58.
Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum Permissible Product water Concentration mg/L 0.0.005 0.05 0.05 1.3 1.5 0.010 65.9% 10.0 1.0 5pCi/L 0.05 99.95% 0.5 NTU 99.99% 66.2% 65.5% Reduction Requirements Minimum Reduction Average Reduction

Standard 42 Aesthetic Chlorine Chloramines Particulate (0.5 - < um) Class I Standard 53 MTBE Cyst t Turbidity Lead (pH 6.5) Lead (pH 8.5) Mercury (pH 6.5) Mercury (pH 8.5) Chloroform (VOC surrogate chemical) 0.015 + 20% Minimum 50,000/L 11 mg/L + 1 NTU 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.15 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.006 mg/L + 10% 0.300 mg/L + 10% 0.5 NTU 0.010 mg/L 0.010 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.002 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 69% 99.95% 74.6% 99.95% 96.6% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 72.4% 95.2% 83.3% 99.99% 98.0% 99.3% 99.3% 96.6% 95.4% 91.0% 2.0 mg/L + 10% 3.0 mg/L + 10% at least 10,000 particles/mL 0.5 mg/L >85% >50% 97.6% 97.6% 99.9% 98.0% 98.0% 99.9%
Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production)1 RO30
Tank Size Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere Efficiency Rating2 Recovery Rating
2 gallon 11.09 gpd 36 gpd 16.86% 28.84% 93.1% 95.4%
3 gallon 11.09 gpd 36 gpd 16.86% 28.84% 93.1% 95.4%
9 gallon 11.09 gpd 36 gpd 16.86% 28.84% 93.1% 95.4%
Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L) Max. Permissible Product Water Concentration (Mg/L) Minimum Percent Removal Average Percent Removal
1 his is a factory specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection will depend on temperature, water pressure, TDS T level, membrane variation and usage pattern. 2 Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user are reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate daily usage. 3 Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.
Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production)1 RO50
Tank Size Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere Efficiency Rating Recovery Rating
2 gallon 16.16 gpd 50 gpd 18.98% 31.37% 86.6% 92.3%
3 gallon 16.16 gpd 50 gpd 18.98% 31.37% 86.6% 92.3%
9 gallon 16.16 gpd 50 gpd 18.98% 31.37% 86.6% 92.3%
Testing Conditions (Complete System) Temperature: 77 F + 2 F Pressure: 50 psi pH: 7.5 + 0.5 Turbidity: <1 NTU
This system has been tested and shown to operate at its calculated recovery rating under standard laboratory conditions. This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system. Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by the manufacturer, to assure the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.

AS3 The AS3 has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in the 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 53. Conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for arsenic (trivalent and pentavalent) reduction. See Arsenic Fact section for an explanation of reduction performance. Substance Reduction
Substance Influent Challenge Maximum Reduction Concentration Permissible Requiremg/L Product water ments Concentration mg/L 0.010 0.010 0.010 Minimum Reduction Average Reduction
Standard 53 Trivalent 0.050 + 10% Arsenic pH 6.5 Trivalent 0.050 + 10% Arsenic pH 8.5 Pentavalent Arsenic 0.050 + 10% 94.9% 98.0% 97.4%
Flow Rate = 0.035 gpm (0.13 Lpm) Capacity = 1000 gallons (3786 L) 1000 gallon capacity is only for use with PID Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
PER* The PER has been tested for perchlorate reduction with an average influent of 103 ug/L and an average effluent of <1ug/L as tested by NSF International. Substance Reduction
Substance Influent Challenge Maximum Concentration Permissible mg/L Product water Concentration mg/L 0.10 + 10% 0.006 Reduction Requirements Minimum Reduction Average Reduction

Perchlorate

Flow Rate = 0.035 gpm (0.13 Lpm) Capacity = 1000 gallons (3786 L) Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. * Cartridge not for sale in California.
The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with CB or GAC cartridge has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the effective reduction of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor, the TD cartridge for the effective reduction of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class 1 and against CSA B483.1.
The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with TD cartridge has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the effective reduction of Cyst, Lead, Mercury, VOC, MTBE and Turbidity and against CSA B483.1. The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with RO30 or RO50 has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the effective reduction of TDS, pentavalent arsenic, barium, cadmium, hexavalent and trivalent chromium, copper, lead, nitrate/nitrite, radium 226/228 and selenium. The concentration of the indicated substances 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 58 and against CSA B483.1.

Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters. It generally occurs in two forms (valences or oxidation states): pentavalent arsenic (also known as As(V), As(+5), and arsenate) and trivalent arsenic (also known as As(III), As(+3), and arsenite). In natural ground water, arsenic may exist as trivalent arsenic, pentavalent arsenic, or a combination of both. More information about arsenic and its toxicity can be found at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Toxicological Profile on Arsenic website at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs2.html, and at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic.html. Arsenic does not generally impart color, taste, or smell to water; therefore, it can only be detected by a chemical analytical test. Public water supplies are required to monitor delivered water for arsenic (trivalent arsenic plus pentavalent arsenic) and the results are available to the public from the utility. Consumers using private water sources will need to make arrangements for testing. An arsenic test usually costs about $15-30, and it is recommended that the test be conducted by a certified laboratory. Local health departments or environmental protection agencies can help provide consumers with a list of certified laboratories. Some laboratories may also be able to analyze specifically for (speciate) the form(s) of arsenic present in a water sample if requested. The Aqua-Cleer system with AS3 following an RO is designed to reduce arsenic: both pentavalent and trivalent forms of arsenic. This treatment system was tested under laboratory condition as defined in NSF/ANSI 53 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects and was found to reduce [influent arsenic challenge concentration 0.050 mg/L] arsenic consisting of either pentavalent or trivalent arsenic in the test water to less than 0.010 mg/L, for [tested treatment capacity] gallons of delivered water, the life of the system under standard testing conditions. Actual performance of the system may vary depending on specific water quality conditions at the consumers installation. Following installation of this system, the consumer should have the treated water tested for arsenic to verify that arsenic reduction is being achieved and the system is functioning properly. The arsenic removal component of this system must be replace at the end of its useful life of 1,000 gallons. The replacement components, AS3, RO30, RO50 can be purchased from your local Culligan dealer.

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Troubleshooting Guide
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Service Log

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Cartridge(s) Changed Date Serviced Sediment Filter Activated Pre-Carbon Filter RO Membrane Activated Post-Carbon Filter Sanitized Specialty Cartridge

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Specifications

Typical System Flow Sequence. Particle Filter, Activated Carbon Filter, Reverse Osmosis Membrane, Specialty Filter, Storage Tank, Polishing Filter, Dispensing Faucet Particle Filter. . SED1, SED2 and SED3 Activated Carbon Filter. Activated Carbon or 5 Micron Activated Carbon Block Reverse Osmosis Membrane. Culligan Aqua-Cleer Thin Film Composite Production Rate1 . Aqua-Cleer 30 Models

. Aqua-Cleer 50 Models

36 gpd (119 L/day) 50 gpd (189 L/day)
Ratio of Product to Flush Flow. Standard Applications. Soft Water Applications Specialty Cartridges3
Polishing Filter. Activated Carbon or Carbon Block
1:3 - 1:5 (Aqua-Cleer-30 models only) 1:1
. Arsenic Cartridge. Total Defense (MTBE, VOC Reduction). Perchlorate Cartridge*
1000 gallons 1000 gallons 1000 gallons
Dispensing Faucet. . Culligan Aqua-Cleer Faucet: Rotary Operation, Stainless Steel and Resin Flow Passages, with Built-in Siphon Break. Colors Brushed Nickel, Polished Chrome or White 2 gallons (7.5 L) 3 gallons (10.5 L) 9 gallons (34 L) 13.8 W x 4.2 D x 15.5 H (35 cm W x 10.7 cm D x 39.4 cm H) Std. 9 Diameter x 15H (23 cm Diameter x 38 cm H) Med. 11 Diameter x 15H (28 cm Diameter x 38 cm H) Lrg. 15.5 Diameter x 22H (40 cm Diameter x 56 cm H) Storage Capacity. Standard Tank. Medium Tank. Large Tank Dimensions. Filter Assembly. Storage Tank 3
Rating at 50 psi, 77F, 500 mg/L TDS influent, without storage tank.
May vary with pressure. See Replace Flow Control, page 10, for all hard water applications and applications where TDS exceeds 1000 mg/L (ppm). Arsenic and Perchlorate cartridge must be installed after the RO membrane and system must have a Performance Indicator Device (PID) installed to track gallon usage. Influent Water Characteristic
Notes 1. See the Performance & Technical Information section for all applications where TDS exceeds 1000 ppm. A booster is strongly recommended to improve the reduction of TDS. Higher pressures will help maintain the membranes maximum rejection performance. The reverse osmosis membrane used in these systems may be damaged by chlorine. These systems include activated carbon filters which protect the membranes by reducing chlorine. Influent chlorine should not exceed 3 mg/L. A softener is strongly recommended for water over 10 gpg hard. Installing a system without a softener on water with hardness higher than 10 gpg will reduce the life of the membrane. Additional information on factors that affect RO performance can be found in the Performance & Technical Information section.

Manifold Assembly (#1) The manifold assembly serves as the functional hub of the Aqua-Cleer system by directing the flow through each of the systems main components. Particle Filter (#2) The particle filter (2) is melt blown and is closed at one end. The particle filter screens out particulate material, such as dirt, sand, or rust, which may clog the other filters in the system. The filters available are SED1, SED2 or SED3. Activated Carbon Filter (prior to Reverse Osmosis Membrane - #3) The activated carbon filter (3) is offered in two styles, granular or block. Both are rated to treat 2000 gallons of water containing 2.0 ppm of chlorine. The active material is acid washed activated carbon. The activated carbon filter reduces chlorine which may damage the RO membrane filter. It must be regularly checked and or replaced to prevent premature membrane failure. Reverse Osmosis Membrane (#4) The RO membrane (4) reduces dissolved substances and other microscopic impurities such as asbestos, lead, sodium, and others. It consists of a membrane envelope wound around a perforated tube. Product water diffuses through the membrane to the inside of the envelope where it flows to and is collected by the tube. Impurities are flushed away in the concentrate stream.
The RO membrane featured in the Aqua-Cleer system offers exceptional contaminant rejection, application versatility, and long life. The membrane material is sensitive to an attack by chlorine. The activated carbon filter must be maintained properly to prevent premature failure of the RO membrane. Note: This preservative must be flushed from membrane before use. If ingested it may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract, colic, diarrhea, or other similar symptoms. The manufacturer recommends discarding all the product water for at least one hour of operation before drinking or use in food preparations. Culligan highly recommends discarding the product water for a full 24 hours to flush the preservative and to properly hydrate the membrane for maximum performance. The flushing procedure is on page 10.
Flow Control Assembly (#7) The flow control assembly or concentrate flow control (7) regulates the flow rate of the flushing (concentrate) stream and to maintain pressure in the RO membrane filter. It is located at the bottom of the reverse osmosis element. The assembly can be adjusted to change the rate of the concentrate stream. The substitution procedure is on page 10.
Note: Changing the flow control voids the NSF listing. Remove the NSF data label from the system if you adjust the flow control. Automatic Shutoff (#8) The automatic shutoff (8) automatically stops the flow of water through the Aqua-Cleer system when the storage tank is full. Storage Tank The storage tank (10) collects and stores the water produced by the RO system. A compressed air diaphragm drives the water to the polishing filter and faucet. The ball valve (11) provides a convenient way to lock water in the tank during transport and filter changes. Polishing Filter The polishing filter (6) adsorbs any residual tastes and odors just before the water is delivered through the faucet.

Figure 5

2. Install the activated carbon cartridge into the single head cartridge assembly (figure 5).
3. Connect the inlet of the single head cartridge assembly to a source of clean, filtered water. 4. Connect the outlet of the service housing to a suitable drain. 5. Slowly turn on the water and flush the filter for 5 minutes at a rate of 1-2 gpm (4-7 L/min). Turn the water on and off several times during flushing to help loosen carbon particles from the filter. 6. Once flushed, the filter should be placed in service within 24 hours. 7. Remove the activated carbon filter cartridge from the service housing and set it aside in a clean location for installation into the Aqua-Cleer system. 8. Reattach protective cap.
Sanitize Manifold Assembly
The Aqua-Cleer system may be sanitized with either sanitizer packet, 5-1/4% liquid chlorine unscented bleach or sanitizer. Note: The storage tank should also be sanitized at this time. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Pour two tablespoons liquid chlorine bleach into the sanitizer cartridge (figure 6A). Assemble the cartridge to the 1st position in the manifold. Using 1/4 OD plastic tubing, connect the inlet of the system (figure 7) to a source of clean filtered water (RO or DI water, if available).
Connect 3/8 OD plastic tubing from the product water outlet to a 3/8 Tee. Connect the other ends of the Tee to the storage tank and 3/8 shut-off. Install bypass plugs in the remaining cartridge positions (figure 6B). Turn on the supply valve, open the tank valve and 3/8 shut-off valve and allow the system to fill with water.
Once water begins to flow from the shut-off valve, turn off the supply valve and close the shut-off valve. Allow the system to sit for ten minutes. Turn on the supply valve and flush the sanitizing solution from the system.
10. The water coming from the storage tank should have a chlorine odor. If not, repeat steps 1-9 until it does.

Figure 6A

11. Fill and empty the tank (steps 3,6,9) until only a faint chlorine odor remains. The polishing filter will remove any residual chlorine taste once the system is installed.

3/8 - Product Water

1/4 - Raw / Inlet Figure 6B Figure 7
Replacing the Flow Control
The concentrate water flow control is shipped with the reverse osmosis cartridge (it is taped to the cartridge). Follow the procedure below to install the flow control: 1. Insert the flow control into the inlet of the concentrate tubing. 2. Insert the tubing into the elbow located at the bottom of the reverse osmosis cartridge (figure 8). The Aqua-Cleer system is designed for a 35% recovery. For maximum efficiency on most softwater installations the standard flow control assembly can be replaced with a 50% recovery flow control assembly. Use the 25% recovery flow control assembly on high hardness and/or high TDS. Follow the above procedure to replace the flow control. Unit Aqua-Cleer-30 Aqua-Cleer-30 Aqua-Cleer-30 Aqua-Cleer-50 Aqua-Cleer-50 Aqua-Cleer-50 Nanofilter* Recovery 25% 35% (shipped w/ cartridge) 50% 25% 35% (shipped w/ cartridge) 50% 35% (shipped w/ cartridge) Flow Control Color Orange Red Green White Black Yellow White Figure 8
Note: The same white flow control is used for the Aqua-Cleer 50 at 25% recovery and Nanofilter. Note: Changing the flow control, shipped within the unit, voids the NSF listing. Remove the NSF data label from the system if you adjust the flow control.

Flush RO Membrane

The RO membrane must be flushed prior to use. 1. Turn on the supply valve to the system. 3. Reattach protective cap.
2. Allow the product water and flushing water to flow to a suitable drain for 24 hours.

Check Performance

Check the performance of the system according to the procedure beginning on page 21 of this manual.

Storage Tank Preparation

Note: Changing the air pressure will alter the amount of water stored in the tank. Increasing the pressure will decrease capacity while decreasing pressure will increase capacity.
* Cartridge not for sale in California or Iowa.

Check Air Pressure

Using a tire gauge with 1 psi increments, check the air pressure in the empty storage tank. The air pressure should be between 5 and 15 psi, for the 2, 3 and 9 gallon storage tanks. Depending on the influent water pressure the air pressure may need to be adjusted. Refer to page 25 to determine the optimal air pressure setting. To modify the air pressure use a bicycle-type hand pump to increase the air pressure or depress the stem of the air valve to decrease the pressure.
Install Tank Shut-off Valve
Use a high quality, food-grade thread sealant or PTFE tape to assemble the valve onto the tank.To avoid future leaks, do not over tighten the plastic valve onto the tank.
Sanitize the Storage Tank
The storage tank must be flushed and sanitized prior to installation. See page 9 for sanitization procedure.

Fill the Storage Tank (optional)
So that your customers can begin using their new Aqua-Cleer system immediately upon installation, you may wish to fill the storage tank with RO product water. Once the in-plant preparation of the Filter Assembly (prior section) is complete, proceed as follows: Warning! Do not use the tank ball valve to lift or carry the tank. 1. Connect a length of 3/8 OD plastic tubing between the tank ball valve and the product water fitting (figure 9) on the manifold. 3. Using 1/4 OD plastic tubing, connect the concentrate outlet to a suitable drain.
2. Using 1/4 OD plastic tubing, connect the system inlet to a water source meeting the characteristics listed in Table 1. 4. Turn on the water supply, open the tank ball valve, and allow the tank to fill (3-4 hours).
5. Once the tank is full, close the tank ball valve and disconnect the system so that it can be transported to the installation site.
Polishing Filter Preparation
The polishing filter must be flushed prior to use to remove any carbon dust generated during shipment. 1. Using 3/8 OD plastic tubing, connect the inlet of the filter to a source of clean filtered water (RO or DI water, if available). Observe the direction of flow arrow on the filter.
2. Turn on the water supply and flush the filter for 5 minutes. Cycle the water on and off approximately 10 times during the 5 minute flush. 3. Turn off the water supply, disconnect the filter, and set aside for final installation. 4. Once flushed, the filter should be put into service within 24 hours.

In-Plant Preparation 11

Installation
The exact placement of the components will vary by installation. Although shown beneath a sink, it may be installed in a basement, crawl space, or in an adjacent cabinet. Regardless of where the system is installed, the flow sequence described by (figure 9) must be observed. The Aqua-Cleer drinking water system is designed to be mounted near a sink for easy access to cold water and drain lines. Lengths of 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch OD plastic tubing will be required to make this installation. Evaluate the installation site to determine the easiest path for the plumbing to follow. Take care to make the installation as neat as possible.

Aqua-Cleer Faucet

Figure 9

Monitor Sensor

Drain Line from Air Gap to Drain (3/8 Tubing)

Installation 13

The Reservoir Tank - Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum customer convenience. The standard and medium reservoir tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water, so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the optional mounting bracket, PN 01016259 (figure 10). The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it will operate on its side.
Drain Connection - The most convenient entry to the drain is directly above the P-trap of the kitchen sink. However, the concentrate water from the system can be connected to adjacent sinks or a floor drain. Extra care should be taken when entering drains near dishwashers or food waste disposals as back flow may occur through the air gap and cause flooding. Note: Follow all local plumbing codes when connecting to service water.

Figure 10

Clear and Prepare Area
Since this product is more likely to be installed within the customers daily living space than other water conditioning products, the installation area should be kept neat and clean. If possible, consult with the customer as to how the installation site is used.

Faucet Installation

The Aqua-Cleer drinking water faucet was designed by Culligan to compliment the RO drinking water system. Properly installed, it will help to maximize your customers product satisfaction. To simplify its access and installation, we suggest you install the faucet on the rear lip of the sink. It should be evenly positioned with the sink faucet and spray attachment. Should the spray faucet hole not be available for the installation, the sink must be drilled.
Note: It is recommended retaining the services of a professional counter top craft person when a hole is needed in granite or other specialty counter top materials.
Sink Drilling Instructions
Stainless Steel Sink Select the proper faucet location. Center punch hole to provide a starting point for your drill.
Drill a 1/2-inch hole to accept the shank of a 1-1/4-inch Greenlee Hole Punch. Insert the punch. Cut the hole by tightening the drive screw. Remove any roughness with a file and clean up metal chips.
Porcelain Enamel Sink Follow these basic guidelines when drilling a porcelain sink: Penetrate the porcelain to the base material. Protect the surrounding porcelain material

Use the appropriate tool to drill the base material.
One proven tool is the Relton porcelain cutter kit, PN 00-5916-25, when used with a slow speed drill (300-400 rpm). Drill a pilot hole through the porcelain and base material with the carbide tip drill. Insert the porcelain cutter into the drill. Build a putty dam around the drill area. Add enough water to lubricate cutters and reduce cutting noise. Place the drill tip in the pilot hole. Check for free movement.
Apply light pressure to the cutter tool and start the drill motor at low speed (300-400 rpm). When the initial cut has been made in the porcelain, speed may be increased. After a complete ring has been cut through the porcelain, change over to the metal cutter. Avoid contacting the outer rim of cut porcelain when drilling. Caution! Avoid high drill speed during penetration of porcelain. A single speed drill can be used at a slow speed by switching it on and off quickly.
Use a slow speed and light pressure to cut away the porcelain.
Stop when you reach the metal under the porcelain. Remove the cutter and clean the porcelain chips from the surface. Continue cutting through the metal. Note: Ceramic tile counters should be treated like porcelain when penetrating the surface, then treated as metal to complete the hole with carbide drills. Formica countertops can be drilled with a high-speed wood drill.

Spout Tip

Nut Clip Washer Spring Inner Body Housing Monitor Flow Sensor Air Gap Quick Connect Spout O-ring 2 Pcs

Nut Handle

Screw Handle Cap Cartridge Housing O-ring Base
Screw Monitor Air Gap O-ring 2 Pcs.
Washer Butterfly Nut Figure 11

Installation 15

Assembly

Base Installation

1. The faucet will separate from the base with a 1/4 clockwise turn. This will allow for you to do all of the mechanical installation of the faucet from the top of the sink (see figure 11).
2. Center the gasket over the 1-1/4 sink hole. Place the faucet base on top of the gasket and push the toggle bolts through the sink hole. 3. Center the base over the hole with the Culligan logo facing forward and tighten the screws in a clockwise rotation. 4. You may need to use your finger to guide the toggles as you tighten the screws. Once the screws are tightened and seated the base installation is now complete. Caution! Plastic Parts will break if screws are over tightened!

Tubing Connections

1. At the bottom of the faucet assembly you will find three tubing connections; 2 are barbed and one is a push in type fitting. 2. For the Air gap you will use the 2 barb fittings, the smaller fitting is for the 1/4 tubing and will be connected to the RO system. The larger barb fitting will use the 3/8 tubing and will be connected to the drain. Run some warm water over the end of each tube and push them onto the selected barb fittings. Note: Cut the tubing to be longer than what you will need because you will be able to trim it after you install the faucet assembly. Prepare the tubing with a fresh cut and make sure that it is free of dirt and any foreign materials. 3. Take another length of 3/8 tubing and make sure it is has a fresh cut and is free of foreign materials and any scratches on the outside surface. Install the tubing into the push in type fitting at the base of the faucet. Make certain that it is inserted all the way in; once inserted give it a slight pull to make sure it is locked into the fitting. You have now completed the tubing connections. Note: To disconnect tubing from the product water fitting, hold the collet firmly against fitting body and pull the tube from the fitting. Repeated assembly and disassembly will cause wear to the inner body. Visually inspect for excessive wear and replace the inner body as needed to protect against any leaks. 4. Feed the monitor cable, if used, down through the faucet base. Be sure that all twists are eliminated from the cable.

Final Installation

1. You will find two handle selections with the faucet. Choose one and install it by removing the screw and slipping the handle into place (see figure 11). 2. You are now ready to install the faucet into the base assembly that is mounted on the sink. First guide the tubing into the center of the base assembly and feed them through until the faucet reaches the base. 3. Decide if you want the handle to be on the left or right side. Hold the base securely with your free hand and insert the faucet into the base and turn it clockwise 1/4 turn. Insert the locking pin. 4. Once the faucet is securely attached to the base the installation of the faucet is complete.
5. Next step is to attach the tubing to the RO system and the drain connection according to the normal installation instructions for the RO system.
Changing Handle Orientation
1. The handle can be rotated 180. Listed below is the procedure to change the handle orientation (refer to figure 11): 2. Remove the handle cap and unscrew the handle screw. 3. Remove the handle. 4. Unscrew the handle cartridge nut.
5. Remove the handle cartridge and rotate it 180 making sure the notches on the cartridge line-up with the notches on the faucet housing. 6. Reverse the procedure for reassembly.

Cleaning the Faucet

Wipe the faucet with a soft cloth, avoid abrasive cleansers.
Provide Inlet Water Supply
A wide variety of plumbing circumstances and choices exist to provide the feed water supply. The first connection in the system is at the prefilter where a 1/4-inch connection is supplied. The supply water plumbing should therefore terminate in a 1/4-inch tube fitting. Copper tubing or galvanized iron pipe is the typical plumbing used in most homes.

Piercing Valve

A special piercing valve (Figure 12), is available which makes its own hole as it is tightened down. Note: Check with local plumbing codes to verify that piercing valve is allowed. Figure 12

Installation 17

Connecting Aqua-Cleer System Drains
Plumbing codes require that the drain from reverse osmosis drinking water systems be discharged through an air gap siphon break. The Aqua-Cleer faucet incorporates an air gap into its body. The discharge from the air gap must be connected to the plumbing system for proper drainage. This connection can usually be made beneath the sink. Incorrect installation may result in overflow of the air gap or excessive noise. If the concentrate water is discharged to an open drain, the air gap may not be necessary. The air gap feature of the Culligan faucet requires standard 3/8 tubing. Connections to undersink plumbing can be made with a saddle clamp designed to accept the drain tubing from the faucet. Culligan offers a saddle kit, PN 01-0003-29, designed for 1-1/2 undersink drain plumbing (Figure 13). Be sure to check and follow local plumbing codes prior to installation. Note: For installation in Massachusetts, Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use of piercing valves is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Install Filter Cartridges
1. Lightly lubricate the cartridge o-ring with silicone lube and insert the particle filter cartridge into the manifold (figure 15). 2. Twist the cartridge to lock it into the manifold. 3. Repeat steps 1-3 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing and the RO membrane element. Be sure the drain adapter is in place with flow control.

Connect System

Note: 1) The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position on the RO manifold. 2) If only three cartridges are to be inserted into the manifold, the bypass plug cartridge must be inserted in the 4th position (figure 16). Refer to page 12, figure 9 when connecting the system. When cutting plastic tubing, use a sharp razor blade. Cut the tubing squarely. See page 8 for cutting and connecting tubing.

Locked Position

Unlocked Position

Figure 15

1. Connect 1/4-inch OD plastic tubing from the feed water supply source to the system inlet on the manifold. 2. Connect 3/8-inch OD plastic tubing from the product water outlet on the manifold to the 3/8-inch Tee. Connect the other ends of the tee to the storage tank and post carbon filter (note the direction of flow to the flow arrow on the post carbon filter). 3. Connect the 3/8 OD product water tube from the faucet to the outlet of the polishing filter.

Figure 16

Installation 19
4. Connect the 1/4 OD tubing from the air gap inlet of the faucet to the concentrate outlet on the RO cartridge (flow control assembly). 5. If an icemaker is to be installed, an additional tee must be installed between the manifold and the tank.
Using an RO to service other water using appliances
You may be requested to attach a refrigerator, icemaker, or even a coffee maker to your RO system. The Aqua-Cleer can provide these appliances with crystal clear RO water, but there are a few important guidelines that must be followed in order to install a proper distribution system. Please refer to page 27 for technical information that will assist these applications.

Start-Up

The following procedure should be performed during the plant pre-delivery check out and again after installation: Turn on the inlet feed water valve and open the tank valve. Check system thoroughly for leaks. Verify proper module performance.
Run product water from faucet to flush carbon dust out of the carbon post-filter.

Overall System Check

Turn on the inlet feed water valve and open the tank valve. A complete systems check can be performed when the reservoir tank has been precharged with water. Move the faucet lever to the full open position. A steady stream of product water should be observed if the tank was filled earlier. Make a complete system check and adjust as needed to correct any leaks. Perform a final module check to verify proper product performance. Thoroughly clean up the equipment and the installation site. Run product water through the faucet to flush out any remaining carbon dust from the post filter.
Review Operation With Customer
Review the operation of the Culligan drinking water system with the customer. Explain that the unit will require routine maintenance of the prefilters, reverse osmosis membrane filter, and the polishing filter. Advise the customer how often these items will need to be serviced based on your past experience. Discuss the product and module warranties.
Performance & Technical Information
The performance of the Aqua-Cleer system can be characterized and judged by the quality and quantity of the water produced by the system. By measuring the contaminant removal performance and flow rates of the system, its operating status can be easily evaluated.
Factors Which Affect Performance
Performance of the reverse osmosis membrane is affected by several factors which must be considered when judging the condition of the system. The main factors which affect system performance are pressure, temperature, total dissolved solids level, recovery and pH.
Water pressure affects both the quantity and quality of the water produced by the RO membrane. Generally, the more water pressure, the better the performance of the system. Be careful not to go below 40 psi or exceed 120 psi, the minimum and maximum operating pressure of the Aqua-Cleer system.

Temperature

The reverse osmosis process slows with decreasing temperature. To compensate, a temperature correction factor is used to adjust the actual performance of the RO membrane filter to the standard temperature of 77F (25C). This allows the performance of the unit to be accurately gauged against Culligans published standards. Temperature does not affect the concentrate flow rate.

8. Instruct the customer (or leave instructions) to discard the first large glass of water removed from the faucet (or drain the tank once if membrane was replaced) before using the water. A waiting time isnt necessary. 9. Thoroughly check for leaks - again.
Aqua-Cleer Estimated Flow Rates - Table 4 Temperature Feed PSI NDP 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 55.0 60.0 65.0 70.0 75.0 80.0 85.0 90.0 95.0 F TCF 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.2.23 14.1 17.7 21.2 24.7 28.3 31.8 35.3 38.9 42.4 45.9 49.5 53.0 56.5 60.1 63.6 67.2.03 15.6 19.4 23.3 27.2 31.1 35.0 38.9 42.8 46.7 50.5 54.4 58.3 62.2 66.1 70.0 73.1.84 17.1 21.4 25.7 29.9 34.2 38.5 42.8 47.1 51.3 55.6 59.9 64.2 68.4 72.7 77.0 81.1.68 18.8 23.5 28.2 32.9 37.7 42.4 47.1 51.8 56.5 61.2 65.9 70.6 75.3 80.0 84.7 89.1.52 20.7 25.9 31.1 36.3 41.4 46.6 51.8 57.0 62.1 67.3 72.5 77.7 82.9 88.0 93.2 98.1.38 22.8 28.5 34.2 39.9 45.6 51.3 57.0 62.7 68.4 74.1 79.8 85.5 91.2 96.9 102.6 108.1.26 25.1 31.3 37.6 43.9 50.2 56.4 62.7 69.0 75.2 81.5 87.8 94.0 100.3 106.6 112.8 119.1.14 27.6 34.5 41.4 48.3 55.2 62.1 69.0 75.9 82.8 89.7 96.6 103.5 110.4 117.3 124.2 131.1.04 30.4 37.9 45.5 53.1 60.7 68.3 75.9 83.5 91.1 98.7 106.3 113.8 121.4 129.0 136.6 144.0.94 33.4 41.8 50.1 58.5 66.8 75.2 83.5 91.9 100.2 108.6 116.9 125.3 133.6 142.0 150.3 158.0.86 36.8 45.9 55.1 64.3 73.5 82.7 91.9 101.1 110.3 119.4 128.6 137.8 147.0 156.2 165.4 174.6
PCF Product Flow Rate in milliliters per minute
Your measured results are acceptable if within 20% of the figures above.
Estimated flow to the drain should average about the same as the 75 column and should be almost double that flow rate if fed with hard water above 10 gpg.
Service & Maintenance 31

Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem cannot be corrected through use of this Troubleshooting Guide and assistance from the factory is required, please have the following information available: 1. Product water flow rate (directly from module).
2. Concentrate flow rate (from concentrate water outlet of module housing). Pressure relief valve must be closed when measuring concentrate flow rate. 3. Feed water line pressure. *5. Reservoir water quality. *6. Feed water quality. *4. Product water quality (directly from module).
7. Feed water temperature. *
8. Reservoir precharge pressure.
Check with TDS meter PN D0-4705-04. Possible Cause a. Service greater than units specified output. b. Insufficient feed water flow. Remedy a. Use optional large tank for more storage capacity. b. 1. 2. 3. Clogged shut-off valve or feed tubing; clean out or replace. Clogged prefilter; replace. Clogged manifold; clean or replace.

Problem 1. Insufficient quantity of product water available to service.
c. Insufficient feed water pressure
c. 1. Same as (b) above. 2. Change in line pressure; install booster pump. d. 1. Same as (a) above. 2. Install booster pump. e. Same as above. f. Replace filter element. g. Replace polishing filter. h. Replace RO membrane and prefilter elements. i. Clean or replace shutoff. a. All of (1) above except (a), (e), and (g). b. Replace RO membrane. d. Replace shutoff. a. Same as (2) above. b. Clean, sanitize, and flush storage tank. c. Replace polishing filter d. Replace capillary tube; replace prefilter, if necessary. e. Replace storage tank and check precharge pressure.
d. Increase in feed water TDS. e. Reduced feed water temperature. f. Plugged prefilter. g. Plugged polishing filter. h. RO membrane fouled with sediment. i. 2. Poor product water quality. 3. Bad tasting product water. Shutoff malfunction.
a. All of (1) above except (a) and (e). b. RO membrane filter worn out. d. Shutoff malfunction. a. Decrease in product quality; see (2) above. b. Foreign matter in storage tank. c. Polishing filter exhausted. d. Plugged capillary tube. e. Storage tank bladder is ruptured.
Problem 4. External leakage. 5. Overflow at faucet air gap (gurgling sounds).
Possible Cause a. Tubing not fully seated in fitting b. Tubing abraded in seal area. a. Concentrate tubing plugged. b. Air gap plugged. c. Concentrate tubing not in continuous downward slope. d. Obstructed home drain pipe. a. Storage tank is positioned on side (Dissolved air cannot escape.) a. Concentrate tubing connected to same drain line as dishwasher, etc. b. When sink is full of soapy water and plug is pulled, can back up at air-gap. c. Obstructed home drain.
Remedy a. Check all fittings for tightness. b. Recut tubing and redo connection. a. Clean concentrate tubing of debris. b. Clean with vinegar and/or soap. c. Eliminate loops or low spots in tubing. d. Free obstruction. a. Place tank in vertical position. a. Find different drain for system. b. Obstructed home drain, free obstruction. c. Free obstruction. a. Replace polishing filter. b. Replace filter element. c. Sanitize unit. a. Replace flow control assembly. a. Flush polishing filter. a. Determine the minimum pressure using the 70% guideline. b. Replace polishing filter. a. Install another 5 micron filter in series with existing one or substitute carbon block filter for granular activated carbon filter. b. Pretreat for iron removal. c. Sanitize plumbing.

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