Culligan Automatic Water Conditioner - Manual (Page 13)

Salt is the mineral used to “recharge” your water conditioner. A brine solution is automatically
made up in the bottom of the salt storage container, the Cullex ® resin beads in the tall, thin
tank are flushed with brine solution as a step in the recharging process.
Your Culligan Water Conditioner has been carefully designed to get the greatest amount of
softening capacity from the salt it uses. Here is some pertinent information about salt usage,
types and service.
Salt Economizer
This control is set at the time of installation, and determines salt usage according to the water
hardness, number of persons in the household, and water usage.
What Kind of Salt is Best
All Culligan Water Conditioners are designed to use any water conditioner salt of good quality,
including “rock”, “pellet”, “solar”, or “evaporated” types.
All rock salt, regardless of source, contains insoluble material which collects at the bottom of
the salt storage tank and requires periodic clean-out.
Regardless of what type of salt is used, we recommend Culligan Brand Salt as suggested by
your Culligan Dealer. He is the expert and can provide you with the best product for your
Culligan Water Conditioner.
Automatic Salt Delivery Service
Ask your Culligan Dealer for details about salt delivery service. You can have your salt supply
replenished on a regular basis. Whether you have automatic delivery service or pick up salt from
your Culligan Dealer, you will be getting quality salt packaged according to rigid Culligan
specifications. Using Culligan Brand Salt will help assure continued efficiency and trouble-free
operation of your water conditioner.
Care and Cleaning of Your Culligan Water Conditioner
Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep
your Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years.
Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover.
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.
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.
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.
Should service, adjustment or trouble-shooting information be needed which is not covered in the Use
and Care Guide, call your Culligan Dealer.
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.
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.
Salt Supply, Usage and Service
1
2
3
4
5
11