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.
About Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How to Maintain Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Performance Data Sheet . .
About Chapter Your Heading 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.
Sequence of Filtration Type of Filtration Specification Advanced Filtration Total Defense Arsenic Perchlorate* Speciality Carbon Block Specialty Media 1 Specialty Media 1 Post-Filtration Carbon Granulated Activated Carbon Block About Your System (con’t) * Cartridges not for sale in California Specialty media cartridges must be installed after the RO membrane and system must have a Performance Indicator Device (PID) installed to track gallon usage.
About Your System (con’t) • • • • • • Chloramines have a stronger taste and are more difficult to remove than chlorine. Mercury is a toxin that can cause kidney damage. Lead is a toxin that can cause kidney problems or high blood pressure in adults and developmental problems in children. 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.
Installation Chapter Heading Aqua-Cleer Faucet Monitor Sensor Drain Drain Line from Air Gap to Drain (3/8” Tubing) Cold Water Supply Drain Connection Feedline 1/4” Tubing Monitor Post Filter 1/4” Drain Line to Air Gap in Faucet Ball Valve Aqua-Cleer Manifold 3/8” Tubing to Faucet Product Port Tank To Bottom Of RO Cartridge Note: Install the drain line so that it runs downward with no loops or low spots.
Installation (con’t) Important considerations: • Access to the bottom (under sink) of the faucet is required for attachment of product water line. • The faucet can be installed for left- or right-handed operation. • There should be no under sink obstructions which would prevent smooth tubing runs to the drain connection, carbon post-filter, or RO module assembly.
3. Repeat steps 1-3 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing and the RO membrane element. Be sure the drain adapter is in place. Installation (con’t) Note: 1) The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position on the RO manifold. 2) If only three cartridges are to be inserted into the manifold, the bypass plug cartridge must be inserted in the 4th position. See Figure 3.
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.
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.
How to Maintain Your System (con’t) 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.
Parts List Chapter Heading 6 9 11 1 8 10 3/8” Outlet 1/4” Inlet 7 5 4 3 2 Item Description 1 Manifold Assembly 2 5 Micron Sediment Filter 10 Micron Sediment Filter 25 Micron Sediment Filter 3 Carbon Block Filter Granular Activated Carbon Filter 4 30 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane 50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane Nanofiltration Reverse Osmosis Membrane*= 5 Arsenic Filter Perchlorate Filter** Carbon Block Filter (MTBE, VOC) 6 Post Carbon Filter 7 Flow Control 8 Automatic Shut-off Valve 9
Performance Chapter Data Heading 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.
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.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L Alachor 0.050 0.001 Atrazine 0.100 0.003 Benzene 0.081 0.001 Carbofuran 0.190 0.001 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 Chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 Chlorpicrin 0.015 0.000 2,4-d 0.110 0.002 Dibromochloropropane (Dbcp) 0.052 0.000 O-Dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.
Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing (Continued): Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L Styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 Tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 Toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-tp (Silvex) 0.270 0.002 Tribromoacetic Acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.150 0.
Performance Chapter Data Heading Sheet (con’t) Inside RO30 Text 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.
RO30 with TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 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 42, 53, and 58.
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.
Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 0.000 2,4-D 0.110 0.002 dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 0.052 0.000 o-dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.001 p-dichlorobenzene 0.040 0.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150 0.001 trichloroethylene 0.180 0.001 0.300 0.015 0.
RO30 with AS3 These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 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 t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53 and 58.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) AS3 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 section for an explanation of reduction performance.
RO30 with AS3, TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 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 t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) AS3 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 section for an explanation of reduction performance.
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.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 0.000 2,4-D 0.110 0.002 dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 0.052 0.000 o-dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.
Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150 0.001 trichloroethylene 0.180 0.001 0.300 0.015 0.070 0.
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.
RO50 with TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 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 42, 53, and 58.
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.
Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 0.000 2,4-D 0.110 0.002 dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 0.052 0.000 o-dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.001 p-dichlorobenzene 0.040 0.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150 0.001 trichloroethylene 0.180 0.001 0.300 0.015 0.070 0.
RO50 with AS3 These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 53 and 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 t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 53 and 58.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) AS3 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 section for an explanation of reduction performance.
RO50 with AS3, TD These systems have been tested and certified by NSF International according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 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 t the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSI 42, 53, and 58.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) AS3 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 section for an explanation of reduction performance.
Total Defense (TD) 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.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing: Applies to Total Defense (TD) only. Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L alachor 0.050 0.001 atrazine 0.100 0.003 benzene 0.081 0.001 carbofuran 0.190 0.001 carbon tetrachloride 0.078 0.002 chlorbenzene 0.077 0.001 chlorpicrin 0.015 0.000 2,4-D 0.110 0.002 dibromochloropropane (DBCP) 0.052 0.000 o-dichlorobenzene 0.080 0.
Substance Influent Challenge Concentration mg/L Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L simazine 0.120 0.004 styrene 0.150 0.001 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane 0.081 0.001 tetrachloroethlene 0.081 0.001 toluene 0.078 0.001 2,4,5-TP (silvex) 0.270 0.002 tribromoacetic acid 0.042 0.001 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene 0.160 0.001 1,1,1-trichloroethane 0.084 0.005 1,1,2-trichloroethane 0.150 0.001 trichloroethylene 0.180 0.001 0.300 0.015 0.070 0.
Performance Data Sheet (con’t) Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production)1 – RO30 Tank Size 2 gallon 3 gallon 9 gallon Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank 11.09 gpd 11.09 gpd 11.09 gpd Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 36 gpd 36 gpd 36 gpd Efficiency Rating2 16.86% 16.86% 16.86% Recovery Rating 28.84% 28.84% 28.84% Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L) 770 770 770 Max.
AS3 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 section for an explanation of reduction performance.
D • INDE ND PE E • C 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 reduction of aesthetic Chlorine Taste and Odor and Nominal Particulate Class 1.
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Arsenic Fact Sheet Arsenic (abbreviated As) is found naturally in some well water. Arsenic in water has no color, taste or odor. It 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.
Arsenic (As) is a naturally occurring contaminant found in many ground waters. It generally 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(III), As(+3), and arsenite). In natural ground water, arsenic may exist as trivalent arsenic, pentavalent arsenic, or a combination of both.
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