Culligan Platinum Series Specifications

Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerModels From 2005©2005 Culligan International CompanyCat. No. 01017061Rev. C 09/08/05DCO # 8404Installation, Opera

8 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerFlow DiagramsServiceRefer to Figure 3Raw water is allowed in the inlet to the top of the tank. The water is run

Flow Diagrams 9BackwashRefer to Fig. 4Raw water is directed down the center of the manifold, up

10 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerRegenerant DrawRefer to Fig. 5Raw water is directed from the inlet through the nozzle and into the throat. A vac

Flow Diagrams 11Slow RinseRefer to Fig. 6Raw water is directed from the inlet through the nozzle

12 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerFast Rinse/RefillRefer to Figure 7Raw water is directed from the inlet, through the eductor and inlet to the top

Controller Features Controller Features 13The Culligan Gold Series™control's primary function is t

14 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerOperationModes of OperationWater Meter ModeIn water meter mode, the controller keeps track of the quantity of wa

Operation 15Efficiency ModeWater softeners historically use an optimum time range to c

16 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerInstallationWith the exception of media containers, open the remaining containers, remove all the components, an

Loading the Tank (12” and 14” Tanks)1. Position the tank so that the Culligan®logo is in the front.2. Remove the inlet strainer.3. Install the outlet

Attention Culligan Customer:The installation, service and maintenance of this equipment should be rendered by aqualified and trained service technicia

Mount the Control ValveSee Figure 12 for a visual on mounting the control valve to the tank.• Assemble the o-rings, located in the parts pack, to the

Installation 19Flow Control Eductor NozzleListed below is the recommended eductor nozzle

20 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerBypass Valve InstallationThe bypass valve connects directly to the control valve witha pair of couplings and two

Installation 21Fill The Salt Storage ContainerFill the salt storage container with water

22 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerConnect the Brine Line• Use the length of brine line included in the brine tank, ormeasure a length of brine lin

Programming Programming 23Table 4Switch DefinitionsThe circuit board is shipped with all DIP

24 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerDisplay Back lit LCD display.Status Key Depress to enter and move through the programming steps.Regeneration Key

Programming 25Programming MenusThe programming menus will vary depending on which devices ar

26 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerDisplay IconsThe display is to be backlit and have the icons as shown below.Custom LCD DisplaySix standard 12-se

Programming 27• Regeneration Interval - This setting is used to set the days betweenregenera

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28 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerProgramming• Pre-Rinse Mode - This setting will only be active if dip#9 is on. The display will show "PRE-

Programming Programming 29• Gold Tank Sizes (flow meter only) - This setting is used to deter

30 Culligan Gold Series™Water Softener• Salt Dosage - This setting is used to set the salt dosage. It will only be accessible to be set if dips#3&

Programming 31If "YES" was chosen, then the specific days of the week to regenerat

32 Culligan Gold Series™Water Softener• Batch Set Point - This setting is used to set the trip point for regeneration when in flow meter operation. I

Statistics Statistics 33Display Range Limits CommentsTime Clock (Standard Statistic) N/

34 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerOnce either of the statistics menus is entered the information shown for each display is outlined below:• Time C

Statistics 35• Average Daily Water Usage (standard statistics) - This display will onl

36 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerManual CyclingStatistical Function TimeoutIf no key activity occurs for a period of 600 seconds (10 minutes) whi

Manual Cycling 37Backwash• Press and hold the REGEN key for 5 seconds; the control should move t

2 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerIntroductionRead this Manual FirstBefore you operate the Culligan Gold Series™Water Softening System, read this m

38 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerFinal Start-UpRegenerationThere are several conditions that will cause the control to trip a regeneration. The

Final Start-Up 39• When the unit is filled with water, return the timer to the service positio

40 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerOperation, Care & MaintenanceBefore Leaving The Installation Site• Sanitize the water softener. See sanitizi

Recommended Preventative Maintenance 41Recommended Preventative MaintenanceSanitizing ProcedureA water softener in daily use on a potable

42 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerApplication ProblemsMany service problems are not due to equipment malfunction, but rather to misapplication or

Error Codes 43Error CodesError & Alarm ModeWhen a failure is detected, the control wil

44 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerDiagnosticsDiagnostic FunctionsWhile in the diagnostic functions mode all keys will be active. The mode is ente

Diagnostics 45Test Description Display Information Action TriggerStart Test Mode All LCD s

46 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerTroubleshootingTroubleshooting GuideProblem or Symptom Cause Solution1. Unit has blank display. A. Unit has no p

Troubleshooting 47Troubleshooting Guide – ContinuedProblem or Symptom Cause Solution5. Hard wate

Performance Specifications Performance Specifications 31 The efficiency rated dosage is only valid at the stated sa

48 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerProblem or Symptom Cause Solution10. Excessive water in saltstorage tank (Water abovebrine valve float).A. Fault

Troubleshooting 49Brine System Analysis1) WATER LEVEL in the brine tanka) Emptyb) Below level of

50 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerOptional Service TestIf you wish, you can also test the circuit board in the Service mode (DIP switches in the S

Troubleshooting 51Testing1. Set the chamber in a stand so that it is vertical. 2. Remove the top

52 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerAQUA-SENSOR Troubleshooting FlowchartProblem:Diagnostics Sequence:Never Regenerates2.5 VAC powersupplied?Is ther

Troubleshooting 53Circuit Board TroubleshootingMost circuit board problems are caused by outside

54 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerServiceFamiliarize yourself with the replacement procedures and component parts thoroughly before attempting any

Service 55Refer to Figure 23 for assembly and disassembly of the various valve com

56 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerSeal Pack AssemblyFollow the instructions for the replacing drive motor assembly through step 7, then continue a

Wiring Schematic 57Wiring Schematic

Component DescriptionThe water conditioner is shipped from the factory in a minimum of four cartons. Remove all components from their cartonsand insp

58 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerAppendix ATable 2 - Maximum Allowable Drain Line LengthTable 3 - Media Volumes and Freeboard* Measured from the

Appendix A 59Gold 10"x54"NaCl KClA" Dim.Total Capacity Capacity to Signal T

60 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerAppendix BAqua-Sensor®Application GuidelinesTable x - Hardness vs. Salt DosageAvoid using maximum salt dosages.

Appendix B Appendix B 61This Page Intentionally Left Blank

62 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerParts ListControl

Parts List 63

64 Culligan Gold Series™Water Softener64 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerService Parts KitsItem Part No. Description01-0162-67 Power Valve Seal Reb

Parts List 65Item Part Number Description Qty.1 01-0166-17 Tank Assembly, 9" w/ F

66 Culligan Gold Series™Water Softener66 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerBrine TankItem Part Number Description— 00-4413-90 Brine System, 160 lb. R

Parts List 67Item Part Number Description— 00-4418-88 Brine Valve Assembly— 00-4011-41

Preparation 53. Organic Bound Iron - This type of iron is strongly attached to an organic

68 Culligan Gold Series™Water Softener68 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerItem Part No. Description40-GALLON TANK (375 lbs. capacity)01-0019-09 Tan

Parts List 69Item Part Number Description00-3042-93 Brine Valve Complete1 00-3321-25 C

6 Culligan Gold Series™Water SoftenerBasic PrinciplesTermsBrine - A solution of water and salt used to regenerate the resin.Distributor - A pipe with

Basic Principals 7What is Hard Water?Water is said to be hard when it carries too high a concent