Culligan Platinum Plus Series - Manual (Page 33)

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Care and
Cleaning of
your Water
Conditioner
Following these simple precautions will help assure continued trouble-free service and keep your
Culligan Water Conditioner looking like new for years.
1. Do not place heavy objects on top of the salt storage tank or timer cover.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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, put the unit on bypass as indicated on page 34. Then, call your Culligan dealer to
have your system sanitized before it is placed back into service.
5. Should service, adjustment or trouble-shooting information be needed which is not covered in
the Use and Care Guide, call your Culligan Dealer.
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. For your nearest Culligan dealer,
call (800) 285-5442.
Recommended Preventative Maintenance Inspection Schedule
The Culligan Platinum Plus Series household water softener has been designed to provide a
good, consistent service life. Routinely inspecting the system may help avoid potentially costly
breakdowns related to circumstances outside of the control of the dealer and/or user.
Component Suggested Inspection Frequency Reason for Maintenance
Entire System
At Start-up, after infrequent use (idle
for one week or more) or every 3 - 6
months.
On private supplies, the appearance of off-tastes and
odors, particularly if musty or “rotten egg” (caused
by harmless sulfate-reducing bacteria) may indicate a
need for the system to be sanitized. See page 31.
Backwash
Flow
Controller
Every 12 months or every time service
is performed on the system.
Build up of sediment, iron and/or other foreign
materials (found in some water supplies but not
necessarily all) could negatively affect system
performance. Monitor item for normal or unexpected
wear.
Brine eductor
nozzle and
throat
Every 12 months or every time service
is performed on the system.
Build up of sediment, iron and/or other foreign
materials (found in some water supplies but not
necessarily all) could negatively affect system
performance. Monitor item for normal or unexpected
wear.
Softening
Media
(Cullex)
Every 2 -3 years
Chlorinated water supplies can breakdown and
destroy resin material. Resin material may also
perform poorly if subjected to other materials
(sediment, iron, alum, etc.) found in some water
supplies (but not necessarily all).
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.