Culligan Gold Series - Manual (Page 31)

Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your
Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years.
1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover.
2. Use only mild soap and warm water when cleaning the exterior of the conditioner. Never use
harsh, abrasive cleaning compounds or those which contain acid, such as vinegar, bleach and
similar products.
3. Important: Protect your water conditioner and the entire drainline from
freezing temperatures. DANGER: If your unit should freeze, do not attempt to
disassemble it. Call your Culligan Dealer.
4. Important: Culligan water softeners are sold for use on potable water, only. If
at any time the water becomes contaminated, such as during a “boil water”
situation, the operation of the water softener should be discontinued until it is
verified that the water is again potable. To do this, push the red knob on the
back of the water softener against the barrel of the bypass valve. Then, call
your Culligan dealer to have your system sanitized before it is placed back into
service.
5. Should service, adjustment or trouble-shooting information be needed which is not covered in the
Use and Care Guide, call your Culligan Dealer.
If you have further questions, please call your local independently operated Culligan dealer. He or
she will be glad to be of assistance to you. For your nearest Culligan dealer, call (800) 285-5442.
Recommended Preventative Maintenance Inspection Schedule
The Culligan Gold Series household water softener has been designed to provide a good, consistent
service life. Routinely inspecting the system may help avoid potentially costly breakdowns related to
circumstances outside of the control of the dealer and/or user.
Component Suggested Inspection
Frequency
Reason for Maintenance
Entire System At Start-up, after infrequent
use (idle for one week
or more) or every 3 - 6
months.
On private supplies, the appearance of off-tastes and
odors, particularly if musty or “rotten egg” (caused
by harmless sulfate-reducing bacteria) may indicate a
need for the system to be sanitized. See page 40.
Backwash
Flow
Controller
Every 12 months or every
time service is performed
on the system.
Build up of sediment, iron and/or other foreign materials
(found in some water supplies but not necessarily all)
could negatively affect system performance. Monitor item
for normal or unexpected wear.
Brine eductor
nozzle and
throat
Every 12 months or every
time service is performed
on the system.
Build up of sediment, iron and/or other foreign materials
(found in some water supplies but not necessarily all)
could negatively affect system performance. Monitor item
for normal or unexpected wear.
Softening
Media
(Cullex)
Every 2 -3 years Chlorinated water supplies can breakdown and
destroy resin material. Resin material may also
perform poorly if subjected to other materials
(sediment, iron, alum, etc.) found in some water
supplies (but not necessarily all).
Care and
Cleaning of
your Water
Conditioner
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Note: Following the manufacturer’s instructions regarding operation, maintenance and
replacement requirements, including replacement of filters if applicable, is essential for Culligan’s
products to perform as advertised.