Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water Systems User's Manual
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1. Cartridges not for sale in California 1 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 remove 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 membrane s life There are two types of pre filtration available with this system sediment filtration and carbon filtration Sediment Filtration Sediment is defined as sana 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 pressure2. 550 97 6 98 0 99 9 8 0 5 lt um Class particles mL Snara Sa a 69 Cyst Minimum 50 000 L 96 6 98 0 Turbidity 11 mg L 1 0 5 NTU NTU Lead pH 6 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 10 Lead pH 8 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 10 Mercury pH 6 5 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 96 6 96 6 10 Mercury pH 8 5 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 72 4 95 4 10 Chloroform VOC surro 0 300 mg L 0 015 mg L 5 gate chemical 10 Flow Rate 0 5 gpm 1 89 Lpm Capacity 1 000 gallons 3786 L t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only 27 28 Performance Data Sheet con t Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only 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
3. 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 II 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 rig
4. 0 01 Barium 100 10 E 73 8 0006 987 008 94 8 E 98 9 E 95 6 0070 987 0 83 1 86 8 Nitrate Nitrite both as 30 10 N 700 wan EZ osn 8487 SOVE 20 0 008 96 0 99 95 99 98 99 98 05NTU 99 00 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 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies 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 23 Performance AS3 Data Sheet The AS3 has been tested according to NSF ANSI 53 for the re
5. 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 About Your System con t e Chloramines have a stronger taste and are more difficult to remove than chlorine e Mercury is a toxin that can cause kidney damage e Lead is a toxin that can cause kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults and developmental problems in children e 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 e VOC is a name given to a wide range of organic contaminants some are known to be carcinogenic e MTBE was used in gasoline to reduce emissions and is considered harmful Perchlorate Perchlorate is a by product o
6. AS3 has been tested according to NSF ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances con t 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 Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product mg L water Con centration sanara TT 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 26 Total Defense TD Performance The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the sub Data Sheet stances listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system 4 was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the sys con tem as specified in NSF ANSI 42 and 53 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L Chlorine 2 0 mg L 10
7. 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 consumer s installation Following inst
8. an explanation of reduction performance Substance Removal Influent Challenge Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Concentration Permissible Require Reduction Reduction mg L Product water Concentration mg L Standard 53 Trivalent 0 050 10 Arsenic pH 6 5 Trivalent 0 050 10 Arsenic pH 8 5 Pentavalent 0 050 10 Arsenic 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 lt 1ug L as tested by NSF International Substance Removal Influent Challenge Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Concentration Permissible Require Reduction Reduction mg L Product water Con ments centration mg L Perchlorate 0 10 10 0 006 99 0 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 43 44 Performance Data Sheet con t 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 reduct
9. can purchase the component are listed in the installation operation manual The system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As Ill or arsenate at concentrations of 0 050 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 or on water supplies that have been demonstrated to contain only pentavalent arsenic Treatment with chloramine combined chlorine is not sufficient to ensure complete conversion of trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic Please see the Arsenic Fact section of the Performance data Sheet for further information Arsenic As is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters It generally Arsenic 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 lll As 3 and Fact Sheet arsenite In natural ground water arsenic may exist as trivalent arsenic pentavalent con t 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
10. 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 lindane methoxychlor pentachloophenol simazine Performance Data Sheet con t 33 Data Sheet Concentration mg L water concentration mg L con t trihalomethanes includes PO chloroform surrogate chemical foromodichloromethane TT chiorodibromometnane T 34 RO50 with AS3 Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF ANSI 53 and Data Sheet 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in 1 water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for con t water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 53 and 58 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L 0 Nitrate Nitrite both as 30 10 N 100 54 7 2 705 Tan 8 0 05 96 0 99 95 99 98 99 98 1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions act
11. mg L 96 6 96 6 10 Mercury pH 8 5 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 72 4 95 4 10 Chloroform VOC sur 0 300 mg L 0 015 mg L 95 2 91 0 rogate chemical 10 Flow Rate 0 5 gpm 1 89 Lpm Capacity 1 000 gallons 3786 L t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only 39 40 Performance Data Sheet con t Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only 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 lindane methoxychlor pentachloophenol Concentration mg L water concentration mg L SA SF a PO a Sa Concentration mg L water concentration mg L styrene trihalomethanes includes A A chloroform s
12. t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only ESER A Concentration mg L water concentration mg L 1 1 1 trichloro 2 propane heptachlor heptachlor epoxide hexachlorobutadiene hexachlorocyclopentadiene lindane methoxychlor pentachloophenol Performance Data Sheet con t 21 22 Performance Data Sheet con t Concentration mg L water concentration mg L E trihalomethanes includes chloroform surrogate chemi cal bromoform 0 300 0 015 chlorodibromomethane xylenes total 0 070 0 001 RO30 with AS3 Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to Data Sheet NSF ANSI 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of con t the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 53 and 58 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L Arsenic pentavalent 0 30 10
13. 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 Unlocked Position Position 3 Repeat steps 1 3 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing Installation and the RO membrane element Be sure the drain adapter is in place con t Note 1 The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd 3rd or 4 position on the RO manifold 2 If only three cartridges are to be inserted into the manifold the bypass plug cartridge must be inserte
14. 07 10 2 a 0 03 10 0 005 98 7 1 98 9 1 0 0 15 10 0 010 98 7 83 1 86 8 Nitrate Nitrite both as 30 10 N 70 5 84 8 0 05 96 0 99 95 99 98 99 98 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 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies 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 Hexavalent Chromium 0 30 10 0 05 91 2 Trivalent Chromium 0 30 10 0 05 94 8 25 Performance AS3 Data Sheet The
15. Ca iforn ia Certificates 45 Californ iq CA Certificates Placeholder Certificates 46 CA Certificates Placeholder Ca iforn ia Certificates 47 Californ iq CA Certificates Placeholder Certificates 48 CA Certificates Placeholder Ca iforn ia Certificates 49 California CA Certificates Placeholder Certificates 50 CA Certificates Placeholder Ca iforn ia Certificates 51 California CA Certificates Placeholder Certificates 52 CA Certificates Placeholder Ca iforn ia Certificates 53 54 Arsenic Fact Sheet Arsenic abbreviated As is found naturally in some well water Arsenic in water has no color taste or odor lt must be measured by a lab test Public water utilities must have their water tested for arsenic You can get the results from your water utility If you have your own well you can have the water tested The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of certified labs The cost is typically 15 30 Information about arsenic in water can be found on the internet at the US Environmental Protection Agency website www epa gov safe water arsenic html There are two forms of arsenic pentavalent arsenic also called As v As 5 and arsenate and trivalent arsenic also called As III As 3 and arsenite In well water arsenic may be pentavalent trivalent or a combination of both Special sampli
16. allation 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 55 Troubleshooting Guide 56 Troubleshooting Guide con t 57 Service Log Model Serial No Date Installed For Service Call Culligan at Cartridge s Changed Date Sediment a RO Aue E Specialty Pre Carbon PostCarbon Sanitized Serviced Filter Membrane al Cartridge 58 Culligan Aqua Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System Culligan You have just purchased one of the finest drinking water systems made As an expression of our Lifetime confidence in Culligan products your drinking water system is warranted to the original end user when a installed in accordance with Culligan International Company specifications against defects in material Limited and workmanship from the date of original installation as follows Warranty For the LIFETIME of the The entire reverse osmosis water original end user conditioning unit EXCLUDING THE EXPENDABLE FILTER CARTRIDGES AND REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE FILTER USED IN THE UNIT For a period of ONE YEAR The Culligan brand reverse osmosis membrane filter If a part described ab
17. ap to Drain 3 8 Tubing Drain Connection Feedline 1 4 Tubing Post Filter 1 4 Drain Line to Air Gap in Faucet Aqua Cleer Manifold 3 8 Tubing to Ball Valve Faucet Product Port 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 This owner s 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 co
18. ction for an explanation of reduction performance Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product mg L water Con centration Standard 53 con t Trivalent Arsenic pH 6 5 0 050 10 0 010 Trivalent Arsenic pH 8 5 0 050 10 0 010 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 38 Total Defense TD Performance Total Defense has been tested according to NSF ANSI 42 and 53 for the reduction of the substances Data Sheet listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the system was 4 reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system con as specified in NSF ANSI 42 and 53 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L Chlorine 2 0 mg L 10 gt 50 97 6 98 0 9 99 7 0 5 lt um Class particles mL Standarass Er Be 69 Cyst t Minimum 50 000 L 96 6 98 0 Turbidity 11 mg L 1 0 5 NTU NTU Lead pH 6 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 10 Lead pH 8 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 10 Mercury pH 6 5 0 006 mg L 0 002
19. d Cryptosporidium 5 Units are not certified on water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi 280 kPa A booster pump is strongly recommended 19 20 Performance Data Sheet con t 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 Removal Minimum Reduction Reduction Require ments Maximum Permissible Product water Con centration mg L EA s chlorine zomg 10 so w __ Tor ew oon Chloramines 3 0 mg L 10 os mg t loren oon 0 5 lt um Class particles mL Standard 53 AAA Influent Challenge Concentration mg L Average Reduction gt 85 99 99 MTBE 0 015 20 0 005mgL 746 83 3 Cyst Minimum 99 95 99 99 99 99 50 000 L Turbidity 11 mg L 1 0 5 NTU 96 6 98 0 NTU Lead 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 pH 6 5 10 Lead 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 pH 8 5 10 Mercury 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 96 6 96 6 pH 6 5 10 Mercury 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 12 4 95 4 pH 8 5 10 Chloroform VOC surro 0 300 mg L 0 015 mg L 95 2 91 0 gate chemical 10 Flow Rate 0 5 gpm 1 89 Lpm Capacity 1 000 gallons 3786 L
20. d 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 77 F 25 C This allows the performance of the unit to be accurately gauged against Culligan s 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 pressu
21. ditions actual performance may vary Performance Data Sheet con t 15 16 Performance Data Sheet con t Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only Influent Challenge Maximum Concentration mg L 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 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 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 3 Dichloropropylene Dinoseb Endrin Ethylbenzene Ethylene Dibromide Edb Haloacetonitriles Han 0 022 0 024 0 001 0 015 0 001 0 001 0 000 0 000 Bromochloroacetonitrile Dibromoacetonitrile Dichloroacetonitrile Trichloracetonitrile Haloketones Hk 1 1 Dichloro 2 propane 0 007 1 1 1 Trichloro 2 propane 0 008 0 250 0 011 0 000 0 044 0 001 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0 060 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 Heptachlor Heptachlor Epoxide Hexachlorobutadiene Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Continued Applies to Total Defense TD onl
22. duction of the substances con t 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 Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product mg L water Con centration sanara TT 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 24 RO30 with AS3 TD Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to Data Sheet NSF ANSI 42 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below The con t concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 42 53 and 58 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L Arsenic pentavalent 0 30 10 0 01 10
23. elow The concentration of the con t 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 Substance Removal Influent Challenge Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Concentration Permissible Require Reduction Reduction mg L Product water ments Concentration 93 8 mg L 98 7 Arsenic pen 0 30 10 0 01 tavalent 2 91 2 Barium 10 0 10 2 Cadmium 0 03 10 0 005 94 8 98 9 Hexavalent 0 30 10 0 05 Chromium Trivalent Chro 0 30 10 mium 95 6 98 7 Fluoride 8 0 10 Lead 0 15 10 0 010 Nitrate Nitrite 30 10 both as N Nitrate5 27 0 10 10 0 Nitrite 3 0 10 Radium 25pCi L 10 5pCi L 226 2283 Selenium 0 10 10 0 Cyst4 gt 50 000 mL 99 98 99 98 Turbidity 1 1 NTU 0 5 NTU 99 00 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 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies containing a detectable free chlorine res
24. er system is moved to a new location For these reasons we assume no liability for the determination of the proper equipment necessary to meet your requirements and we do not authorize others to assume such obligations for us Further we assume no liability and extend no warranties express or implied for the use of this product on a non potable water source OUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE FAILED PARTS OF THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM AND WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR DIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL GENERAL OR OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER FROM CORROSION OR OTHER CAUSES CONSUMERS Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Similarly some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Consult your telephone directory for your local independently operated Culligan dealer or write Culligan International Company for warranty and service information Culligan International Company 9399 W Higgins Road Suite 1100 Rosemont Illinois 60018 01020485A 2008 Culligan International Company 59
25. es and other substances which may be found in your water 2 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies 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 83 1 86 8 37 Performance AS3 Data Sheet 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 se
26. f 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 lt 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 EPA s 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 Monitor Sensor T I I I Drain Cold Water Supply Drain Line from Air G
27. ghly 6 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 500 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 13 8 wide x 4 2 deep x 15 5 high i Standard Storage Tank 9 diameter x 14 high Dimensions Medium Storage Tank 11 diameter x 14 high Large Storage Tank 15 5 diameter x 24 high Standard 2 gallons Storage Tank Medium 3 gallons Capacity Large 9 gallons El Standard 16 86 everse Osmosis n Efficiency Rating Medium 16700 Large 16 86 E i Standard 33 49 mos jedi 33 49 Recovery Rating Large 33 49 Filtration Options Sequence of Filtration Type of Filtration Specification 5 micron Sediment 10 micron Pre Filtration 25 micron Block Carb ee Granulated Active Carbon Reverse Osmosis 30 gpd Membrane 50 gpd Nano Filtration 30 gpd Cartridges not for sale in California or lowa Sequence of Filtration Type of Filtration Specification About Your Total Defense Speciality Carbon Block System con t Advanced Filtration Arsenic Specialty Media Perchlorate Specialty Media Post Filtration Carbon Granulated Activated Carbon Block
28. ht 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 SYSE As aA lr A kullak A WI ad a a 4 Installation lt 4 4523 a a a Hain 7 How to Maintain Your System kk kk kk kk kak ka eae 11 Parts List da 2 2 a ea da de A eed ee aa 13 Performance Data Sheet 2 44 0 eb 222 eek ee EK E ees 14 CDPH Certificates nern ku 0L wad re ee a rn 45 Arsenic Fact Sheet taa Wa a n 0 a ae ai Mins 54 Troubleshooting Guide kk kk kk kk kak a eee 56 Service LOQ xak ka a kl wa Qul do 58 Waranty a dinar at ee dee eta det Caren ed 59 Table of Contents About Your 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 500 gallons rou
29. idual 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 Copper 3 00 10 83 1 86 8 83 4 87 0 79 5 6 8 8 9 0 05 1 3 1 5 1 0 05 99 95 31 32 Performance Data Sheet con t 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 Removal Minimum Reduction Reduction Require ments Maximum Permissible Product water Con centration mg L EA s chlorine zomg 10 so w __ Tor ew oon Chloramines 3 0 mg L 10 os mg t loren oon 0 5 lt um Class particles mL Standard 53 AAA AAA AAA Influent Challe
30. ion of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class 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 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 The Aqua Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with AS3 has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF ANSI Standard 53 for the effective reduction of arsenic trivalent and pentavalent when following an RO Refer to your Installation and Operating Instructions and printed limited Warranties for more specific product information To avoid contamination from improper handling and installation your system should only be installed and serviced by your Culligan Man Performance will vary based on local water conditions The substances reduced by these systems are not necessarily in your water CA Certificates Placeholder
31. 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 Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Requirements Reduction Reduction Concentration Product water Concentration Standards 3 0 mg L 10 0 5 mg L 97 6 98 0 Particulate At least 10 000 gt 85 99 9 99 9 0 5 lt um particles mL Class Standard 53 EE ESER R MTBE 0 015 20 0 005 mg L 74 6 83 3 50 000 L Turbidity 11 mg L 1 0 5 NTU NTU Lead 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L pH 6 5 10 Lead 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L pH 8 5 10 Mercury 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 96 6 96 6 pH 6 5 10 Mercury 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L pH 8 5 10 Chloro 0 300 mg L 0 015 mg L form VOC 10 surrogate chemical 72 4 95 4 95 2 91 0 Flow Rate 0 5 gpm 1 89 Lpm Capacity 1 000 gallons 3786 L t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptospordium parvum oocysts Testing was performed under standard laboratory con
32. itrite 3 0 10 65 5 69 8 3 0 10 io Radium a gt 50 000 mL Jeges 999 99 99 Turbidity 11 1 NTU 0 5 NTU 99 3 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 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations of 0 050 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 pen tavalent 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 RO50 with TD Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF ANSI Data Sheet 42 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed b
33. lugged prefilters If so retest after filters are changed 7 With feed line off begin draining tank The Aqua Cleer RO manifold assembly may be sanitized with 5 1 4 liquid chlorine unscented bleach 1 Shut off water supply then remove all filters Put bypass plugs in ports 2 3 and 4 2 Pour two tablespoons liquid chlorine bleach into the sanitizer cartridge and place in port 1 3 Turn on the water supply valve and the RO faucet to allow the system to fill with water Allow the water to flow through until the entire system for about 10 minutes or until the sanitizing solution is through 4 Install new filters including the post carbon filter and membrane if needed or reuse existing membrane Some filters require flushing before use to remove dust and fines If an in plant flush was not performed use the single head assembly to perform this using the feed line and drain lines available Don t flush using the RO manifold 5 Replace the battery in the quality monitor if applicable 6 Discard the first glass of water from the faucet 7 Thoroughly check for leaks 2 CCT Fre iron Seciment er rs Meron SedmentFiter TT Lanata activarea Gambon Frer OOO 50 GD Reverse Osmosis Membrane Nanotation Reverse Osmosis Membrana E eG A 7 7 BEE HERE 9 Gallon Storage Tank Ball Valve Monitor Not Shown Cartridges not for sale in California T Cartridge not for sale in California or l
34. mportant procedures at the time of purchase e Activated Carbon Cartridge 10 minute flush to remove carbon dust e RO Membrane Minimum 24 hour flush to remove preservative solution e Polishing Filter 10 minute flush to remove carbon dust Perform the following steps in the order shown to sanitize your system It is recommended to have your local Culligan dealer perform the sanitization process Your local Culligan man has been specifically trained to test the water quality and efficiency of the system in order to determine when the RO membrane should be replaced and ensure the system is working properly How to Maintain Your System 11 Y How to Maintain Your System con t 12 Preliminary Steps 1 Check for any leaks that may exist from tubing connections or the faucet 2 Check for flow to the drain If flowing close tank shut off so you can check auto shut off operation 3 Test and record product TDS from faucet Also observe if faucet stem is stiff to move 4 Test and record feed TDS and then calculate rejection percentage 5 If rejection is acceptable Shut off storage tank remove tank supply tubing to collect and record product flow and water temperature 6 Record feed pressure if needed by attaching a pressure gauge to feed line Use the recorded feed pressure and water temperature to check product flow rate against the supplied chart Membrane okay Low production could be the result of partially p
35. ng procedures are needed for a lab to determine what type and how much of each type of arsenic is in the water Check with the labs in your area to see if they can provide this type of service Reverse osmosis RO water treatment systems do not remove trivalent arsenic from water very well RO systems are very effective at removing pentavalent arsenic A free chlorine residual will rapidly convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic Other water treatment chemicals such as ozone and potassium permanganate will also change trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic A combined chlorine residual also called chloramine may not convert all the trivalent arsenic If you get water from a public water utility contact the utility to find out if free chlorine or combined chlorine is used in the water system The Aqua Cleer system is designed to remove pentavalent arsenic It will not convert trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic The system was tested in a lab Under those conditions the system reduced 0 050 mg L ppm pentavalent arsenic to 0 010 mg L ppm the USEPA standard for drinking water or less The performance of the system may be different at your installation Have the treated water tested for arsenic to check if the system is working properly The RO component of the Aqua Cleer system must be replaced every 3 5 years to ensure the system will continue to remove pentavalent arsenic The component identification and locations where you
36. nge Concentration mg L Average Reduction gt 85 99 99 MTBE 0 015 20 0 005 mg L 74 6 83 3 Cyst t Minimum 99 95 99 95 99 99 50 000 L Turbidity 11 mg L 1 0 5 NTU 96 6 98 0 NTU Lead pH 6 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L 99 3 99 3 10 Lead pH 8 5 0 15 mg L 0 010 mg L HES 99 3 99 3 10 Mercury pH 6 5 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 96 6 96 6 10 Mercury pH 8 5 0 006 mg L 0 002 mg L 72 4 95 4 10 Chloroform VOC surro 0 300 mg L 0 015 mg L 95 2 91 0 gate chemical 10 Flow Rate 0 5 gpm 1 89 Lpm Capacity 1 000 gallons 3786 L t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance may vary Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing Applies to Total Defense TD only Influent Challenge Concentration mg L water 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 A AAA 0 007 0 008 0 250 0 011 0 044 0 060 0 055 0 050 0 096 0 120 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
37. nic trivalent and pentavalent reduction See Arsenic Fact section for an explanation of reduction performance Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product mg L water Con centration Standard 53 con t Trivalent Arsenic pH 6 5 0 050 10 0 010 Trivalent Arsenic pH 8 5 0 050 10 0 010 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 36 RO50 with AS3 TD Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF ANSI 42 53 Data Sheet and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the indicated substanc con t es in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal t the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF ANSI 42 53 and 58 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reduction Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L 1 0 Nitrate Nitrite both as 30 10 N 100 534 870 705 848 0 05 96 0 99 95 99 98 99 98 1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions actual performance ay vary depending on water pressure temperatur
38. nt of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations of 0 050 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 pen tavalent 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 1 3 5 95 6 0 RO30 with TD Performance These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF ANSI Data Sheet 42 53 and 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below The concentration of the con t 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 Substance Removal Influent Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Challenge Permissible Require Reduction Reducti
39. on Concentration Product ments mg L water Con centration mg L Arsenic pentavalent 0 01 Hexavalent Chromium Trivalent Chromium 0 EA 93 8 98 7 91 2 948 98 9 956 98 7 Lead 0 15 10 0 010 Nitrate Nitrite both as 30 10 J 83 1 86 8 Nitrate 10 0 87 0 Nie somon fo frase fes Radium 22672283 2590 70 so eoon selenium _ J o to to fos peon o oome O foon E 99 90 Twas oeno fosa eoo 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 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies 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 an
40. ove is found defective within the specified period you should notify your independently operated Culligan dealer and arrange a time during normal business hours for the dealer to inspect the drinking water system on your premises Any part found defective within the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced by the dealer You pay only freight from our factory and local dealer charges Damage caused by accident fire flood freezing Act of God misuse misapplication neglect alteration installation or operation contrary to our printed instructions or by the use of accessories or components which do not meet Culligan specifications is not covered by this warranty Our product performance specifications are furnished with each drinking water system TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW CULLIGAN DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE FOR THE PARTS DESCRIBED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY As manufacturer we do not know the characteristics of your water supply or the purpose for which you are purchasing a drinking water system Please understand that the quality of water supplies may vary seasonally or over a period of time and that your water usage rate may vary as well Water characteristics can also change considerably if your drinking wat
41. owa Parts List 13 14 Performance Data Sheet 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 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 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 40 120 psig 280 827 kPa Do not allow exposure to temperature below 33 F 1 C Maximum operating temperature 100 F 38 C 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
42. 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 Testing Conditions Complete System Temperature 77 F 2 F pH 7 5 0 5 Pressure 50 psi Turbidity lt 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 42 contaminant reduction performance AS3 Performance The AS3 has been tested according to NSF ANSI 53 for the reduction of the substances Data Sheet listed below The concentration of the indicated substances in the water entering the con t 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
43. propane heptachlor heptachlor epoxide hexachlorobutadiene hexachlorocyclopentadiene lindane methoxychlor pentachloophenol Concentration mg L water concentration mg L SA SF a PO a Sa Concentration mg L water concentration mg L styrene trihalomethanes includes A A chloroform surrogate chemi cal Performance Data Sheet con t 29 30 Performance Data Sheet con t 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 Removal Influent Challenge Maximum Reduction Minimum Average Concentration Permissible Require Reduction Reduction mg L Product water ments Concentration mg L Arsenic a o Pentavalent 20107 9 10 0 10 2 98 5 0 03 10 0 005 98 1 9 Hexavalent 0 30 10 0 05 97 7 Chromium Trivalent 0 30 10 0 05 99 0 Chromium 3 00 10 1 3 98 7 8 0 10 1 5 95 5 0 15 10 0 010 98 1 Nitrate N
44. re becomes significant at TDS levels above 500 mg L ppm Hardness Hardness is the most common membrane foulant If ignored this relatively harmless 10 Installation con t component of feed water will plug a membrane over time Use of a softener will reduce the fouling effect on a membrane One way to detect too much hardness in the feed water is the weight of a membrane installed for a period of time A fouled membrane dried will weigh significantly more than a new membrane The increase in weight is a result of precipitated hardness inside the membrane Iron Iron is another common membrane foulant There are a variety of types of iron some of which cannot be removed by an iron filter Clear water iron can be removed more effectively by a softener Particulate iron can be removed more effectively by a 1 micron filter Organic bound iron can be removed only by activated carbon or macroporous anion resin If there is enough iron to exceed the EPA secondary drinking water standard and softening the water is not an option and the iron is soluble then an iron filter is appropriate If none of these are an option then regular replacement of membranes will have to be accepted Product Water Recovery Product water recovery plays an important role in determining membrane and system performance Recovery refers to the amount of water produced in relation to the amount of water sent to drain The standard calculation is Recover
45. rrespond to the desired water supply Installation con t Important considerations e Access to the bottom under sink of the faucet is required for attachment of product water line e The faucet can be installed for left or right handed operation e 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
46. ual performance ay vary depending on water pressure temperatures and other substances which may be found in your water 2 This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic also known as As V As 5 or arsenate at concentrations 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 sup plies 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 83 1 86 8 35 Performance AS3 Data Sheet 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 arse
47. urrogate chemi cal Performance Data Sheet con t 41 Performance Output Total Dissolved Solids TDS Reduction and Output Production RO30 Data Sheet con t Tanksize 2gallon 3gallon 9gallon 11 09 gpd Product System Daily Prod Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank Prod Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 36 gpd 36 gpd 36 gpd Efficiency Rating 16 86 16 86 16 86 11 09 gpd 11 09 gpd 1 This is a factory specification for membrane production Actual production rate and TDS rejection will depend on temperature water pressure TDS 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 RO50 Tank Size aan sgallon 9 gallon Product System Daily Prod Rate To Pressurized Storage 16 16 gpd 16 16 gpd 16 16 gpd Tank 1 This is a factory specification for membrane production Actual production rate and TDS rejection will depend on temperature water pressure TDS level membrane variation and usage
48. y A Influent Challenge Maximum Concentration mg L permissible product water concentration mg L 0 081 0 078 0 270 0 160 0 180 0 o Performance Data Sheet con t 17 18 Performance Data Sheet con t RO30 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 Minimum Reduction Maximum Permissible Product Substance Removal water Con centration Influent Challenge Concentration mg L mg L Arsenic Pentavalent 0 050 10 0 01 97 4 Reduction Require ments Average Reduction 98 9 Radium 220228 _ 2 pcin w 10 opcm foom setenta foso r fos foom oe ESTO ons EE jones woa vu fosnu foon 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 This system has been tested for the treatme
49. y Product Water Product Water Waste Water x 100 The Aqua Cleer uses a flow control assembly to restrict the flow of waste water to the drain This restriction helps maintain pressure against the membrane The sizing of the flow control assembly determines the recovery rating of the system The Aqua Cleer is manufactured with a recovery rating designed to be around 30 40 Depending on temperature pressure and tolerances the actual recovery value may be slightly different for each system To keep the Aqua Cleer system operating properly it is necessary to change the filters and sanitize the system periodically Typically this should be done on an annual basis Service frequency may vary depending on local water conditions High sediment chlorine turbidity or hardness levels may require more frequent service Use the following as a guide As needed Clean the faucet with a soft cloth avoid abrasive cleaners It is recommended that you do the following annually 1 Sanitize the System 2 Replace e Sediment Filter e Activated Carbon Filter e Polishing Filter e Any Advanced Filtration Cartridge 3 Check e RO Membrane e Flow control assembly e TDS Reduction Performance e Flow Rates including air gap e Drain tubing for back up NOTE The activated carbon reverse osmosis and polishing filter cartridges must be conditioned as follows prior to installation into the Aqua Cleer system Your Culligan man will do these i
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