Operating instructions

INSTALLATION 7
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
Two methods of connecting the water softener to the plumbing system are available. Shipped with each softener is
a Culligan
®
Cul-Flo-Valv
®
bypass valve, either PN 01012488 (3/4" sweat) or 01010238 (3/4" NPT). If local conditions
warrant, you may use the sweat adaptor kits, PN 00331444 or 00331445.
NOTICE: The Soft-Minder
®
meter cannot be used with the sweat adaptors.
CAUTION: Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into
the plumbing! Flooding could result!
CAUTION: When making sweat connections, remove all plastic and rubber
components which contact brass or copper. Damage to these components may
result otherwise.
BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION - TIME CLOCK UNITS ONLY
The bypass valve connects directly to the backplate of the valve with a pair of couplings and screws (Figure 4). To
facilitate this connection, remove the plate by pulling up on the u-clip on the back of the valve. Lubricate all o-rings
with silicone lubricant.
BYPASS VALVE INSTALLATION - SOFT-MINDER
®
METER ONLY
The Soft-Minder meter is placed between the bypass valve and the control in place of the couplings shipped with
the Cul-Flo-Valv
®
(Figure 5). Make sure the meter is on the outlet port of the control and that it is installed with the
arrow pointing in the direction of water flow. A pair of elongated bolts are packaged with the meter to hold the
bypass valve to the back plate of the control. Lubricate all o-rings with silicone lubricant.
SWEAT ADAPTOR INSTALLATION
The sweat adaptors use a snap ring to hold them to the backplate of the control valve. The back plate will need to
be removed from the valve for this connection. A pair of snap ring pliers, PN 00591609, are needed for this
connection.