Culligan Soft-Minder 2005 - Manual (Page 8)

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 additional installation
hardware, and the conditioner Owner’s Guide.
Media Tank - Includes Quadra-Hull ® media tank complete with Cullex ® ion exchange resin, underbedding and outlet manifold.
Salt Storage Tank Assembly - Includes salt storage container with support plate and Dubl-Safe™ brine refill valve and chamber.
Bypass Valve - Includes the stainless steel bypass valve and pins.
Tools and Materials
The following tools and supplies will be needed, depending on installation method. Observe all applicable codes.
All Installations
• Safety glasses
• Phillips screwdrivers, small and medium tip.
• Gauge assembly (PN 00-3044-50 or equivalent)
• Silicone lubricant (PN 00-4715-07 or equivalent) - DO NOT USE PETROLEUM-BASED LUBRICANTS
• A bucket, preferably light-colored
• Towels
Special Tools
• Torch, solder and flux for sweat copper connections
• Use only lead-free solder and flux for all sweat-solder connections, as required by state and local codes.
• Threading tools, pipe wrenches and thread sealer for threaded connections.
• Saw, solvent and cement for plastic pipe connections.
Materials
• Brine line, 5/16” (PN 00-3031-28 or equivalent)
• Drain line, 1/2” (PN 00-3030-82, gray, semi-flexible; or PN 00-3319-46, black, semi-rigid; or equivalent)
• Thread sealing tape
• Pressure reducing valve (if pressure exceeds 125 psi [860 kPa], PN 00-4909-00 or equivalent)
• Pipe and fittings suited to the type of installation
• Water softener salt (rock, solar or pellet salt formulated specifically for water softeners)
Note: Check and comply with your state and local codes. You must follow these guidelines.