Culligan Soft-Minder 2005 manual

Owners Guide & Installation Instruction Supplement Soft-Minder ® Twin Water Softener Models from 2005 © 2007 Culligan International Company Cat. No. 01017584 Rev. C 12/13/07 DCO # 010262[...]

Attention Culligan Customer: Your local independently operated Culligan dealer employs trained service and maintenance personnel who are experienced in the installation, function and repair of Culligan equipment. This publication is written specically for these individuals and is intended for their use. We encourage Culligan users to learn about[...]

Table of Contents Page Specications ......................................4 I n t r o d u c t i o n ........................................5 P r e p a r a t i o n ........................................8 I n s t a l l a t i o n ........................................1 0 Salt Supply, Usage & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Specifications 4 Culligan Platinum Plus ® Series Twin Specifications SM-61 Model SM-91 Model Control Valve Reinforced Thermoplastic Reinforced Thermoplastic Overall Conditioner Height Media Tank Design Quadra-Hull or FRP Quadra-Hull or FRP Media Tank Dimensions (Dia x Ht) 9 x 48 in 10 x 54 in Salt Storage Tank Dimensions (Dia x Ht) 16 x 43 in 18[...]

Introduction Introduction 5 It’ s A ll So Eas y, So Eco nom ica l, So Effi cie nt, So En joy abl e! Kin d To Ski n An d Co mple xion Sof t wa ter will hel p pr even t re d, i tchy or dry skin bec ause the re a re n o ha rdne ss i mpur itie s to cau se s oren ess, no soap cur d to coa t the ski n. S havi ng i s ea sier , sm ooth er - eit her with[...]

How Your Water Conditioner Works Why Water Gets Hard And How It’s Softened All of the fresh water in the world originally falls as rain, snow, or sleet. Surface water is drawn upward by the sun, forming clouds. Then, nearly pure and soft as it starts to fall, it begins to collect impurities as it passes through smog and dust-laden atmosphere. And[...]

Introduction 7 The Culligan Process Your Culligan water conditioner consists of three basic components, (A) the Control Valve, (B) the Mineral Tank, and (C) the Brine System. A. The exclusive Culligan control valve automatically performs a variety of tasks that are necessary for the proper operation of your water conditioner. These tasks, commonly [...]

Preparation 8 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Component Description The water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of four cartons. Remove all components from their cartons and inspect them before starting installation. Control Valve Assembly - Includes the Soft-Minder Twin Control. Small parts packages will contain additiona[...]

Preparation 9 Application Water quality - Verify that raw water hardness and iron are within limits. Note the hardness for setting the salt dosage and recharge frequency. Pressure - If pressure exceeds 125 psi (860 kPa), install a pressure reducing valve (see materials checklist). On private water systems, make sure the minimum pressure (the pressu[...]

Use this installation supplement with the Fleck Service Manual and Timer Supplemental Service Manual. This addendum supplements the Fleck 9100 Service Manual and Timer Service Manual. Placement • Set the media tanks on a solid, level surface that provides easy access to a water supply, drain system and electricity. • Place the brine system on a[...]

Installation 11 the retainer, remove and replace with the proper size. Install the retainer and the drain line elbow adapter. The numbered side of the DLFC must face down. Start-Up Place approximately 1” of water above the grid plate (if used) in your salt tank. Salt may be placed in the unit at this time. Place softener in a bypass position. Tur[...]

Timer Control Start-Up Procedures Display In normal operation the Time Of Day display alternates with Volume Remaining and Tank in In Service displays ( 9000SE Timer only). As treated water is used, the Volume Remaining display counts down (in gallons) from a maximum value to zero or (----). Once this occurs a Regeneration cycle initiates immediate[...]

6. Set Regeneration Day Override. Use the Set Up or Set Down buttons to set the maximum number of days before a Regeneration cycle must occur. 7. Press the Extra Regeneration button to exit the program. Immediate Regeneration Valves With Days Between Regeneration Override Set When the valve reaches its set Days Since Regeneration Override value, a [...]

14 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Table 2 - Salt Dosage vs. Capacity vs. Timer Settings Unit Exchange Capacity @ Salt Dosage Per Regeneration Refill Time (Minutes) DLFC BLFC Injector Flow Number Flow Color Number SM-61 13,760 gr @ 3.3 lb 4 2 gpm 3 0.25 gpm RED 0 27,848 gr @ 9.3 lb 6 0.5 gpm* WHITE* 1 32,932 gr @ 15.0 lb 10 SM-91 21,193 gr [...]

Installation 15 1. Remove the brine tank cover. 2. Pour directly into the brine chamber 1/3 - 1/2 cup of common household bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) for each cubic foot of resin in the tank. Do not use lemon scented bleaches, or similar bleaches that contain perfumes. 3. Manually start recharge. Allow the unit to complete the recharge cycle[...]

Salt Supply, Usage & Service 16 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Salt is the mineral used to “recharge” your water conditioner. A brine solution is automatically made up in the bottom of the salt storage container, the Cullex ® resin beads in the mineral tank are ushed with the brine solution as a step in the recharging process. Y[...]

Care & Cleaning Care & Cleaning 17 Care and Cleaning of Your Water Conditioner Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years. 1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover. 2. Use only mild soap and warm wa[...]

18 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners 1. Remove the salt storage tank cover and the cap from the brine valve chamber. 2. Lift the brine valve out of the brine valve chamber and set aside in an upright position. 3. If you’d like to save any clean, dry salt remaining in the tank, remove it and place it in a clean container. 4. Using the scoop, [...]

Service Check List Service Check List 19 Things to Check Before You Call For Service If you unexpectedly experience hard water, make these simple checks before calling your Culligan dealer. One of the following conditions may be the reason for your interruption of service. Important If any of the following conditions is found, the water conditioner[...]

Performance Data Sheet 20 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more condent 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 c[...]

Performance Data Sheet 21 Culligan knows the more informed you are about your water treatment systems, the more condent you will be about its performance. It’s because of this and more than seventy years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers. Important Notice: Read this P[...]

Parts List 22 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Control Valve[...]

Parts List 23 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 01017575 Control Valve Assembly 1 1 01017764 Valve Body 1 2 01017808 Screw 4 3 01017809 End Plate 1 4 01017810 End Plug 1 6 01009207 O-Ring 1 8 01012896 Piston - Top Assembly 1 9 01012897 Seal & Spacer Kit - Top 1 10 01012898 Seal & Spacer Kit - Bottom 1 11 01012895 Piston - Bottom Assembly 1[...]

24 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Power Head[...]

Parts List 25 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 01013002 Nut 2 8 01017766 Transformer w/ Power Cord 1 10 01013003 Drive Gear Assembly, Lower 1 11 01013004 Drive Gear Assembly 1 12 01009210 Geneva Wheel 1 00401865 Cover Screw 1 17 00402016 Retaining Ring 2 18 01013005 Ground Plate 1 19 01009225 Screw 1 21 01017805 Drive Motor, 24 Volts 1 23 0040201[...]

9100 Second Tank Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 01017576 Plastic tube assembly, 9100, up to 10” tanks 1 01017577 Plastic tube assembly, 9100, up to 14” tanks 1 2 01017765 Second tank adapter assembly, 9100 1 Meter Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 01017767 Turbine meter assembly 1 2 01017768 Meter Cable 1 26 Culligan [...]

Bypass Valve Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 01017769 1” Stainless Steel Bypass Valve NPT 1 Timer Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty. - 01017763 SE Timer Assembly 1 Parts List 27[...]

Tank Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 01018153 QH Tank Assembly, 9” w/o Fillport, Complete 01018154 QH Tank Assembly, 10” w/o Fillport, Complete 01017677 QH Tank Replacement, 9”, w/o Fillport, Empty 01017678 QH Tank Replacement, 10”, w/o Fillport, Empty 2 01009847 Top Strainer - Fine Slot 01011195 Top Strainer - Wide Slot 1 3 P[...]

Parts List 29 16” and 18” Brine Systems Item Part Number Description - 01-0187-05 Brine System, 250 lb - 01-0187-15 Brine System, 375 lb 1 01-0187-09 Replacement Tank, 250 lb 01-0187-16 Replacement Tank, 375 lb 2 01-0187-04 Cover, 250 lb 01--0187-17 Cover, 375 lb 3 01-0187-07 Salt Plate, 250 lb 01-0187-13 Salt Plate, 375 lb 4 01-0187-07 Brine C[...]

30 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Brine Valve Item Part Number Description - 01-0187-06 Brine Valve 1 01-0187-10 BLFC Elbow - 0.45 gpm 01-0187-11 BLFC Elbow - 0.8 gpm 1[...]

Records and Data Important Data on Your Water Conditioner It is advisable to have the salesperson or installer ll in the information below for your future reference. If this has not been done, please ask for it, as it is necessary if you contact your dealer. Identification Model Name ___________________________________________________ Catalog N[...]

32 Culligan Soft-Minder Twin ® Softeners Warranty Culligan Limited Warranty Culligan Soft-Minder ® Twin Automatic Water Conditioners You have just purchased one of the nest water conditioners made. As an expression of our condence in Culligan International Company products, your water conditioner is warranted to the original end-user, when [...]

Promise 33 Promise With Culligan You Get More Than a Quality Product You Get Your Water Expert, The Culligan Man We’re here to provide you with fast, dependable service, making sure any problems you have are taken care of. The Culligan Man has been around for over seventy years, delivery dependable service all along. That’s why people say “He[...]