Culligan Aqua-Cleer Drinking Water System Owner's Guide

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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. The use of saddle valves is not permitted in Massachusetts.

Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow your local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual.

Operational, maintenance and replacement requirements are essential for this product to perform properly. Talk to you Culligan dealer about a service and maintenance program to ensure your filters are replaced in a timely manner and annual water tests are also recommended (especially on well water) to ensure the system is functioning properly.

Culligan International Company

9399 West Higgins Road

Rosemont, Il. 60018

1-800-Culligan www.culligan.com

Products manufactured and marketed by Culligan International Company (Culligan) and its affiliates are protected by patents issued or pending in the United States and other countries. Culligan reserves the right to change the specifications referred to in this literature at any time, without prior notice. Culligan,

Aqua Cleer, and Culligan Man are trademarks of Culligan International Company or its affiliates.

About Your System .......................................................................................................................

Installation ...................................................................................................................................

How to Maintain Your System ........................................................................................................

Parts List ......................................................................................................................................

Performance Data Sheet ..............................................................................................................

Arsenic Fact Sheet ......................................................................................................................

Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................................................

Service Log ...............................................................................................................................

Culligan Lifetime Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................

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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. With your continuous supply of great tasting water, not only can you get your 8 glasses a day but you can easily use it for cooking, coffee, juice, baby formula, ice cubes, anything you use water with.

The important thing to remember is to change out your filters on a regular basis. The quality of your water is only as good as the quality of your filters. Each filter is designed to last for 1,000 gallons (roughly 12 months). Membranes will last longer if used with pre-filtration. A flow monitor is available with your system to let you know when you have consumed 1,000 gallons of water through your system. If you did not purchase one with your system, you may consider asking your Culligan man about having one installed.

Faucets with reminder lights are also available.

System Specifications:

Dimensions

Storage Tank

Capacity

Reverse Osmosis

Efficiency Rating

Reverse Osmosis

Recovery Rating

Filter Assembly

Standard Storage Tank

Medium Storage Tank

Large Storage Tank

Standard

Medium

Large

RO30

RO50

RO75

RO30

RO50

RO75

Filtration Options:

Sequence of Filtration Type of Filtration

13.8” wide x 4.2” deep x 15.5” high

9” diameter x 14” high

11” diameter x 14” high

15.5: diameter x 24” high

2 gallons

3 gallons

9 gallons

16.23%

15.79%

14.77%

30.41%

32.55%

28.58%

Pre-Filtration

Membrane

Advanced Filtration

Remineralization

Post-Filtration

Sediment

Carbon

Reverse Osmosis

Nano Filtration 

Total Defense

Arsenic

Perchlorate*

Mineral Boost

Carbon

Specification

Block

Granulated Active Carbon

Granulated Active Carbon - Large

30 gpd

50 gpd

75 gpd

30 gpd

Speciality Carbon Block

Specialty Media 1

Specialty Media

Granulated Activated Carbon Block

* Cartridges not for sale in California



Cartridges not for sale in California or Iowa.

Specialty media cartridges must be installed after the RO membrane and system must have a Performance Indicator Device (PID) installed to track gallon usage.

Purpose of each level of filtration:

Pre-Filtration:

Pre-filtration for this system is used to reducing large contaminants from the water before they reach either the reverse osmosis or nano filtration membrane. The use of pre-filtration cartridges helps extent the membrane’s life. There are two types of pre-filtration available with this system: sediment filtration and carbon filtration.

Sediment Filtration: Sediment is defined as sand, dirt, silt, fine sand and or coarse sand that can be found in many water supplies.

Carbon Filtration: Carbon is used to reduce chlorine taste and odor. Most people often describe this taste as being slightly chemical or they equate their drinking water to that of the local pool. Municipalities use chlorine to disinfect the water on the way to your home. This is a necessary step to delivering safe water to your home but depending on the level of chlorine by the time it reaches your home the taste of your water may be unpalatable.

Membrane Technologies:

The Aqua-Cleer system can utilize two different membrane technologies; reverse osmosis and nano filtration. Each one of these technologies use a tightly woven membrane that acts as a barrier to contaminants.

Water is pushed up against this membrane at pressure. Depending on the weave of the membrane only a certain percentage of contaminants can pass through. Reverse Osmosis can reduce up to 99% of contaminants. The reason you may choose nano filtration versus reverse osmosis is often a question of taste.

Some of the things that give water its taste are minerals such as calcium and magnesium. A nano filtration membrane will leave more of those minerals in the water.

Advanced Filtration:

The advanced filtration cartridges are specifically designed to reduce contaminants that reverse osmosis membranes are not efficient in removing.

Total Defense:

The Total Defense cartridge should be added to your system to deal with lead, mercury, aesthetic chloramines, aesthetic chlorine taste and odor, cysts, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and MTBE.

• 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.

• VOC is a name given to a wide range of organic contaminants, some are known to be carcinogenic.

• MTBE was used in gasoline to reduce emissions and is considered harmful.

Mineral Boost

The Mineral Boost cartridge adds healthy amounts of natural calcium minerals back into reverse osmosis water to create amazing tasting, optimally alkaline, pH balanced water. Benefits include:

• Raises RO water TDS by 20 ppm to 30 ppm

• Raises RO water pH by 1 to 2 pH

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Perchlorate*:

Perchlorate is a by-product of munitions manufacturing (common in solid rocket fuel, road flares, etc) that can be found in some water sources.

Arsenic:

Arsenic (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 result from your water utility. If you have your own well, you can have the water tested by an accredited lab. The local health department or the state environmental health agency can provide a list of certified labs. Culligan International is one such lab. For more information please contact your local Culligan dealer. For additional information about the arsenic in water can be found through the EPA’s website at www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic.html.

There are two forms of arsenic: pentavalent arsenic (As (V)) and trivalent arsenic

(As (III)). Special sampling procedures are needed for a lab to determine what type and how much of each type of arsenic is in the water. In well water, arsenic may be pentavalent, trivalent, or a combination of both. Reverse osmosis membranes are effective at reducing pentavalent arsenic but not trivalent arsenic. The Arsenic specific cartridge was specifically designed to reduce trivalent arsenic.

* Cartridges not for sale in California.

Aqua-Cleer Faucet

Installation

Monitor Sensor

Drain

Drain Line from Air Gap to Drain (3/8” Tubing)

Cold Water Supply

Drain Connection

Monitor

Post Filter

1/4” Drain Line to Air Gap in

Faucet

Feedline 1/4” Tubing

Aqua-Cleer Manifold

Ball Valve

3/8” Tubing to

Faucet Product Port

Tank

To Bottom Of RO Cartridge

Figure 1.

NOTE Install the drain line so that it runs downward with no loops or low spots.

Otherwise the unit will overflow at the air gap siphon break built into the faucet, or make irritating gurgling sounds. The 1/4” concentrate line that leads to the faucet should be installed in a straight vertical path to avoid making a gurgling noise. For installations in Massachusetts: Massachusetts

Plumbing Code 248 CMR shall be adhered to. Consult your licensed plumber for installation of this system. The use of saddle valves is not permitted in

Massachusetts.

This owner’s guide provides visual assembly reference only. Since specialized skills are required in the assembly of the drinking water system, we recommend that you contact your local independently operated Culligan dealer to complete this installation.

Select Component Installation Locations

Dispenser Faucet

The Culligan® faucet is designed to be mounted on the rear lip of the sink. It may be installed in an existing sprayer attachment hole or in a hole drilled at the time of installation. It may also be mounted to an adjacent counter top. It should be positioned so that water is dispensed over the sink. A minimum 1-1/4” diameter hole is required. When installing the Aqua-Cleer® water quality monitor, refer to the installation instructions packaged with the monitor. Make certain the TDS level and/or gallons setting correspond to the desired water supply.

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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.

Filter System Assembly

The filter system assembly is designed to be mounted on any rigid vertical surface such as a cabinet sidewall, sheetrock or exposed stud. It should be positioned such that there is access to an inlet water source and drain. The installation should also allow convenient access for servicing.

Inlet Water Supply Connection

Once a location is chosen for installation of the filter system assembly, select a nearby cold water line to provide the water source for the system. For under sink installations, the cold water faucet line can usually be tapped.

The Reservoir Tank

Position the reservoir tank near the faucet for optimum customer convenience. The standard and medium reservoir tank will weigh about 28 pounds (13 kg) when full of water, so it must be positioned on a stand or held securely by the optional mounting bracket. The reservoir operates best in the vertical position, but it will operate on its side. However, air will not escape readily and foaming may occur at the faucet nozzle. This should be explained to the customer prior to installation.

Drain Connection

The most convenient entry to the drain is directly above the P-trap of the kitchen sink. However, the concentrate water from the system can be connected to adjacent sinks or a floor drain. Extra care should be taken when entering drains near dishwashers or food waste disposals as back flow may occur through the air gap and cause flooding. See plumbing diagram on page 7 for proper air gap installation to waste connection.

Installation of Filter System Assembly

The mounting bracket contains three mounting slots. The holes are sized to accept #10 round head wood screws (not supplied). Some types of surfaces such as particle board or drywall may require the use of plastic screw anchors or toggle bolts to provide adequate support for the unit.

Install Filter Cartridges

1. Lightly lubricate the cartridge O-ring with silicone lube and insert the sediment filter cartridge into the manifold.

2. Twist the cartridge to lock it into the manifold.

See Figure 2.

Locked

Position

Unlocked

Position

Figure 2.

3. Repeat steps 1-2 and install the flushed activated carbon filter cartridge into housing and the RO membrane element. Be sure the drain adapter is in place.

NOTE 1) The RO cartridge must be inserted into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th position on the

RO manifold.

NOTE 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.

NOTE The activated carbon, reverse osmosis, and polishing filter cartridges must be conditioned as follows prior to installation into the Aqua-Cleer system. Your

Culligan man will do these important procedures at the time of purchase.

• Activated Carbon Cartridge - 10 minute flush to remove carbon dust

• RO Membrane - Minimum 24 hour flush to remove preservative solution

• Polishing Filter - 10 minute flush to remove carbon dust

• Mineral Boost Cartridge - 10 minute flush to remove mineral particulates

Factors Which Affect Performance

Performance of the reverse osmosis membrane is affected by several factors which must be considered when judging the condition of the system. The main factors which affect system performance are pressure, temperature, total dissolved solids level, recovery and pH.

Pressure

Water pressure affects both the quantity and quality of the water produced by the RO membrane. Generally, the more water pressure, the better the performance of the system. Be careful not to exceed 120 psi, the maximum operating pressure of the Aqua-Cleer system.

Temperature

The reverse osmosis process slows with decreasing temperature. To compensate, a temperature correction factor is used to adjust the actual performance of the RO membrane filter to the standard temperature of 77°F (25°C).

This allows the performance of the unit to be accurately gauged against Culligan’s published standards. Temperature does not affect the concentrate flow rate.

Figure 3.

Total Dissolved Solids

The minimum driving force which is necessary to stop or reverse the natural osmosis process is termed osmotic pressure. As the total dissolved solids level of the feed water increases, the amount of osmotic pressure increases and acts as back pressure against the reverse osmosis process. Osmotic pressure becomes significant at TDS levels above 500 mg/L (ppm).

Hardness

Hardness is the most common membrane foulant. If ignored, this relatively harmless 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.

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Iron

Iron is another common membrane foulant. There are a variety of types of iron, some of which cannot be removed by an iron filter. Clear water iron can be removed more effectively by a softener. Particulate iron can be removed more effectively by a 1 micron filter. Organic-bound iron can be removed only by activated carbon or macroporous anion resin. If there is enough iron to exceed the EPA secondary drinking water standard and softening the water is not an option and the iron is soluble, then an iron filter is appropriate. If none of these are an option then regular replacement of membranes will have to be accepted.

Product Water Recovery

Product water recovery plays an important role in determining membrane and system performance. Recovery refers to the amount of water produced in relation to the amount of water sent to drain. The standard calculation is:

% Recovery = Product Water ÷ (Product Water + Waste Water) x 100

The Aqua-Cleer uses a flow control assembly to restrict the flow of waste water to the drain. This restriction helps maintain pressure against the membrane. The sizing of the flow control assembly determines the recovery rating of the system. The Aqua-Cleer is manufactured with a recovery rating designed to be around

30% -40%. Depending on temperature, pressure and tolerances the actual recovery value may be slightly different for each system.

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.

As needed:

Clean the faucet with a soft cloth, avoid abrasive cleaners

It is recommended that you do the following annually:

(Contact your local Culligan dealer for replacement cartidges and maintenance)

1. Sanitize the System

2. Replace:

• Sediment Filter

• Activated Carbon Filter

• Polishing Filter

• Any Advanced Filtration Cartridge

• Mineral Boost Cartridge

3. Check:

• RO Membrane

• Flow control assembly

• TDS Reduction Performance

• Flow Rates (including air gap)

• Drain tubing for back-up

Perform the following steps in the order shown to sanitize your system

It is recommended to have your local Culligan dealer perform the sanitization process. Your local Culligan man has been specifically trained to test the water quality and efficiency of the system in order to determine when the RO membrane should be replaced and ensure the system is working properly.

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. If rejection is acceptable - Shut off storage tank, remove tank supply tubing to collect and record product flow, and water temperature.

6. Record feed pressure if needed by attaching a pressure gauge to feed line. Use the recorded feed pressure and water temperature to check product flow rate against the supplied chart.

Membrane okay? Low production could be the result of partially plugged prefilters. If so retest after filters are changed.

7. With feed line off begin draining tank.

The Aqua-Cleer RO manifold assembly may be sanitized with 5-1/4% liquid chlorine unscented bleach.

1. Shut off water supply then remove all filters. Put bypass plugs in ports 2, 3 and 4.

2. Pour two tablespoons liquid chlorine bleach into the sanitizer cartridge and place in port 1.

3. Turn on the water supply valve and the RO faucet to allow the system to fill with water. Allow the water to flow through until the entire system for about 10 minutes or until the sanitizing solution is through.

4. Install new filters, including the post carbon filter, and membrane if needed, or reuse existing membrane. Some filters require flushing before use to remove dust

and fines. If an in-plant flush was not performed, use the single head assembly to perform this using the feed line and drain lines available. Don’t flush using the RO manifold.

5. Replace the battery in the quality monitor if applicable.

6. Discard the first glass of water from the faucet.

7. Thoroughly check for leaks.

How to

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Parts List

3/8” Outlet

1/4” Inlet

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Item

Description

Manifold Assembly

SED1 Filter

SED2 Filter

SED3 Filter

Carbon Block Filter

Granular Activated Carbon Filter

Granular Activated Carbon Filter - Large

30 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane

50 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane

75 GPD Reverse Osmosis Membrane

Nanofiltration Reverse Osmosis Membrane* 

Arsenic Filter

Perchlorate Filter**

Carbon Block Filter (MTBE, VOC)

Mineral Boost

Post Carbon Filter

Flow Control

Automatic Shut-off Valve

Faucet

2 Gallon Storage Tank

3 Gallon Storage Tank

9 Gallon Storage Tank

Ball Valve

*Monitor (Not Shown) ** Cartridge not for sale in California

 Cartridge not for sale in California or Iowa.

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. It’s because of this and more than seventy years of commitment to customer satisfaction that Culligan is providing this Performance Data Sheet to its customers.

Company: Culligan International Company

9399 West Higgins Road, Suite 1100

Rosemont, IL 60018 USA

(847) 430-2800

Product: Culligan Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water Systems

Use Guidelines:

• Working Pressure: 40 – 120 psig (280-827 kPa)

• Do not allow exposure to temperature below 33°F (1°C)

• Maximum operating temperature: 100°F (38°C)

• These systems must be installed according to local plumbing codes on the cold water line.

• This system requires regular replacement of all filters to maintain proper operation. Depending on usage and influent water quality, the carbon, Mineral Boost and particulate filters should be changed at least annually and the reverse osmosis membrane should be replaced every 3-5 years.

Varying chlorine, sediment or TDS levels may affect replacement frequency.

CAUTION! 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.

The Total Defense has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 401 and NSF Protocol P473 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, 53, 401 and NSF Protocol P473.

NSF/ANSI Standard 42

Substance

Influent

Challenge

Concentration

2.0 mg/L + 10%

Maximum

Permissible

Product water

Concentration

Reduction

Requirements

>50% Aesthetic

Chlorine

Aesthetic

Chloramines

Particulate

(0.5 - < um)

Class I

3.0 mg/L + 10%

At least 10,000 particles/mL

0.5 mg/L

>85%

Minimum

Reduction

Average

Reduction

96.0%

99.9%

97.9%

99.9%

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm)

Capacity = 1,000 gallons (3786 L)

Performance

Data Sheet

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NSF/ANSI Standard 53

Substance

MTBE

Cyst t

Influent

Challenge

Concentration

0.015 + 20%

Minimum

50,000/L

11 mg/L + 1 NTU

0.15 mg/L + 10%

Maximum

Permissible

Product water

Concentration

Reduction

Requirements

0.005 mg/L

99.95%

0.5 NTU

0.010 mg/L

Turbidity

Lead

(pH 6.5)

Lead

(pH 8.5)

Mercury

(pH 6.5)

Mercury

(pH 8.5)

Chloroform

(VOC surrogate chemical)

0.15 mg/L + 10%

0.006 mg/L +

10%

0.006 mg/L +

10%

0.300 mg/L +

10%

0.010 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

0.015 mg/L

Minimum

Reduction

Average

Reduction

92.1%

99.99%

99.1%

98.7%

99.3%

96.7%

89.7%

97.5%

96.4%

99.99%

99.1%

99.3%

96.7%

95.9%

99.6%

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm)

Capacity = 1,000 gallons (3786 L) t Based on the use of microspheres or Cryptospordium parvum oocysts

Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.

NSF/ANSI Standard 401

Substance

Phenytoin

Ibuprofen

Naproxen

Estrone

Bisphenol A

Nonylphenol

Common

Names

Dilantin 1

Motrin 1

Aleve 1

Estrogen

BPA

Surfactant

Influent

Challenge

Concentration

200 ng/L ± 20%

400 ± 20%

140 ± 20%

2,000 ± 20%

1,400 ± 20%

Maximum Permissible

Product water

Concentration

30 ng/L

60 ng/L

20 ng/L

300 ng/L

200 ng/L

Average

Reduction

> 95.6%

> 95.4%

> 96.4%

> 96.5%

> 98.9%

> 97.5%

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm)

Capacity = 1,000 gallons (3786 L)

NSF/ANSI Standard 401 are considered incidental contaminants and emerging compounds.

1 Dilantin is a registered trademark of Pfizer Inc. Motrin is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson

Consumer Inc. Aleve is a registered trademark of Bayer.

Substance

Alachor

Atrazine

Benzene

Carbofuran

Carbon Tetrachloride

Chlorbenzene

Chlorpicrin

2,4-d

Dibromochloropropane (Dbcp)

O-Dichlorobenzene

P-Dichlorobenzene

1,2-Dichloroethane

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene

Trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

1,2-Dichloropropane

Cis-1,3-Dichloropropylene

Dinoseb

Endrin

Ethylbenzene

Ethylene Dibromide (Edb)

Haloacetonitriles (Han):

Bromochloroacetonitrile

Dibromoacetonitrile

Dichloroacetonitrile

Trichloracetonitrile

Haloketones (Hk):

1,1-Dichloro-2-propane

1,1,1-Trichloro-2-propane

NSF Protocol P473

Substance

Influent

Challenge

Concentration

1.5 μg/L ± 10% Perfluooroctanoic acid (PFOA) and

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)

Flow Rate = 0.5 gpm (1.89 Lpm)

Capacity = 1,000 gallons (3786 L)

Organic Chemicals Included in Surrogate Testing:

Applies to Total Defense (TD) only.

Maximum Permissible

Product Water

Concentration

0.07 μg/L

Average

Reduction

> 95.8%

Influent Challenge

Concentration mg/L

0.110

0.052

0.080

0.040

0.088

0.083

0.170

0.086

0.050

0.100

0.081

0.190

0.078

0.077

0.015

0.080

0.079

0.170

0.053

0.088

0.044

Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L

0.002

0.000

0.001

0.005

0.001

0.003

0.001

0.002

0.001

0.000

0.001

0.000

0.001

0.000

0.022

0.024

0.001

0.015

0.007

0.008

0.001

0.000

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Substance

Heptachlor

Heptachlor Epoxide

Hexachlorobutadiene

Hexachlorocyclopentadiene

Lindane

Methoxychlor

Pentachloophenol

Simazine

Styrene

1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane

Tetrachloroethylene

Toluene

2,4,5-tp (Silvex)

Tribromoacetic Acid

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Trichloroethylene

Trihalomethanes (Includes):

Chloroform (Surrogate

Chemical)

Bromoform

Bromodichloromethane

Chlorodibromomethane

Xylenes (Total)

0.150

0.081

0.078

0.270

0.042

0.160

0.084

0.150

0.180

Influent Challenge

Concentration mg/L

0.250

0.011

0.044

0.060

0.055

0.050

0.096

0.120

0.001

0.002

0.001

0.005

0.001

Maximum permissible product water concentration mg/L

0.000

0.001

0.000

0.001

0.004

0.300

0.070

0.015

0.001

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.

Substance

Influent

Challenge

Concentration mg/L

Maximum

Permissible

Product water

Concentration mg/L

Reduction

Requirements

Minimum

Reduction

Average

Reduction

Standard 53

Trivalent Arsenic pH 6.5

Trivalent Arsenic pH 8.5

0.050 + 10%

0.010

Pentavalent

Arsenic

0.050 + 10% 0.010

Flow Rate = 0.035 gpm (0.13 Lpm)

Capacity = 1000 gallons (3786 L)

1000 gallon capacity is only for use with PID

Testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary

94.9%

98.0%

97.4%

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RO30

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.

This system is acceptable for treatment of influent concentrations of no more than 27 mg/L nitrate and 3 mg/L nitrite in combination measured as N and is certified for nitrate/nitrite reduction only for water supplies with a pressure of 280 kPa (40 psig) or greater.

Substance Reduction 1

Contaminant Average Influent

Concentration mg/L

Average Effluent

Concentration mg/L

Average

Percent

Reduction

Maximum

Effluent

Concentration mg/L

0.003

Arsenic

(Pentavalent) 2

Barium

Cadmium

Hexavalent

Chromium

Trivalent

Chromium

Copper

Fluoride

Lead

0.053

11.0

0.031

0.31

0.001

0.37

0.0004

0.011

0.005

97.6%

96.6%

98.7%

96.4%

98.5%

0.49

0.0005

0.014

0.007

3.0

8.2

0.16

0.02

0.4

0.002

99.3%

94.5%

99.0%

0.033

0.7

0.002

Nitrate/

Nitrite (both as

Nitrate 5

Nitrite

Radium

226/228 3

30 +/- 10%

27.0 +/- 10%

3.0 +/- 10%

25pCi/L

10.0

1.0

5pCi/L

79.1%

79.6%

72.6%

80.0% 5pCi/L

Selenium

Cyst 4

0.097

>50,000/mL

0.003

97.3%

99.99%

0.004

Turbidity 11 NTU 0.1 NTU 99.1% 0.1 NTU

1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary depending on

2 water pressure, temperatures and other substances, which may be found in your water.

This system has been tested for the treatment of water containing pentavalent arsenic (also known as As(V), As(+5) or arsenate) at concentrations of 0.050 mg/L or less. This system reduces pentavalent arsenic, but may not remove other forms of arsenic. This system is to be used on water supplies containing a detectable free chlorine residual at the system inlet or on water supplies that have been demonstrated to contain only pentavalent arsenic. Treatment with chloramines (combined chlorine) is not sufficient to ensure complete conversion of trivalent arsenic to pentavalent arsenic. Please see the Arsenic Facts Sheet for further information.

3 Based upon testing methods using Barium as a surrogate. All concentrations in pCi/L pico curie/L.

4 Includes Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolyca and Cryptosporidium.

5 Units are not certified on water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi (280 kPa). A booster pump is strongly recommended.

RO50

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below.

Substance Reduction 1

Contaminant Average Influent

Concentration mg/L

Average Effluent

Concentration mg/L

Average

Percent

Reduction

Maximum

Effluent

Concentration mg/L

Arsenic

(Pentavalent) 2

Barium

Cadmium

Hexavalent

Chromium

Trivalent

Chromium

Copper

Fluoride

Lead

Nitrate/

Nitrite (both as

Nitrate 5

Nitrite

Radium

226/228 3

Selenium

Cyst 4

0.053

11.0

0.031

0.31

3.0

8.2

0.16

30 +/- 10%

27.0 +/- 10%

3.0 +/- 10%

25pCi/L

0.001

0.37

0.0004

0.011

0.005

0.02

0.4

0.002

10.0

1.0

5pCi/L

97.6%

96.6%

98.7%

96.4%

98.5%

99.3%

94.5%

99.0%

83.5%

84.3%

74.6%

80.0%

0.003

0.49

0.0005

0.014

0.007

0.033

0.7

0.002

5pCi/L

0.097

>50,000/mL

0.003

97.3%

99.99%

0.004

Turbidity 11 NTU 0.1 NTU 99.1% 0.1 NTU

1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary depending on

2 water pressure, temperatures and other substances, which may be found in your water.

3 Based upon testing methods using Barium as a surrogate. All concentrations in pCi/L pico curie/L.

4 Includes Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolyca and Cryptosporidium.

5 Units are not certified on water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi (280 kPa). A booster pump is strongly recommended.

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RO75

This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 58 for the reduction of the substances listed below.

Substance Reduction 1

Contaminant Average Influent

Concentration mg/L

Average Effluent

Concentration mg/L

Average

Percent

Reduction

Maximum

Effluent

Concentration mg/L

0.003

Arsenic

(Pentavalent) 2

Barium

Cadmium

Hexavalent

Chromium

Trivalent

Chromium

Copper

Fluoride

Lead

0.053

11.0

0.031

0.31

0.001

0.37

0.0004

0.011

0.005

97.6%

96.6%

98.7%

96.4%

98.5%

0.49

0.0005

0.014

0.007

3.0

8.2

0.16

0.02

0.4

0.002

99.3%

94.5%

99.0%

0.033

0.7

0.002

Nitrate/

Nitrite (both as

Nitrate 5

Nitrite

Radium

226/228 3

30 +/- 10%

27.0 +/- 10%

3.0 +/- 10%

25pCi/L

10.0

1.0

5pCi/L

76.2%

76.7%

69.8%

80.0% 5pCi/L

Selenium

Cyst 4

0.097

>50,000/mL

0.003

97.3%

99.99%

0.004

Turbidity 11 NTU 0.1 NTU 99.1% 0.1 NTU

1 While testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary depending on

2 water pressure, temperatures and other substances, which may be found in your water.

3 Based upon testing methods using Barium as a surrogate. All concentrations in pCi/L pico curie/L.

4 Includes Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolyca and Cryptosporidium.

5 Units are not certified on water supplies with a pressure less than 40 psi (280 kPa). A booster pump is strongly recommended.

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 11.27 gpd 11.27 gpd 11.27 gpd

Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 36 gpd 36 gpd 36 gpd

Efficiency Rating 2 16.23% 16.23% 16.23%

Recovery Rating 3

Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L)

Max. Permissible Product Water Concentration (Mg/L)

Minimum Percent Removal

Average Percent Removal

30.41%

770

187

95.5%

96.0%

30.41%

770

187

95.5%

96.0%

30.41%

770

187

95.5%

96.0%

1 This is a factory specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection

2 will depend on temperature, water pressure, TDS level, membrane variation and usage pattern.

Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user

3 are reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate daily usage.

Recovery rating means the percentage of the influent water to the membrane portion of the system that is available to the user as reverse osmosis treated water when the system is operated without a storage tank or when the storage tank is bypassed.

Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production) 1 – RO50

Tank Size 2 gallon 3 gallon 9 gallon

Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank 13.93 gpd 13.93 gpd 13.93 gpd

Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 50 gpd 50 gpd 50 gpd

Efficiency Rating

Recovery Rating 3

2 15.79%

32.55%

15.79%

32.55%

15.79%

32.55%

Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L)

Max. Permissible Product Water Concentration (Mg/L)

Minimum Percent Removal

770

187

94.4%

770

187

94.4%

770

187

94.4%

Average Percent Removal 96.8% 96.8% 96.8%

1 This is a factory specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection

2 will depend on temperature, water pressure, TDS level, membrane variation and usage pattern.

Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user

3 are reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate daily usage.

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Output (Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Reduction and Output Production) 1 – RO75

Tank Size 2 gallon 3 gallon 9 gallon

Product System Daily Prod. Rate To Pressurized Storage Tank 20.28 gpd 20.28 gpd 20.28 gpd

Prod. Rate without Storage Tank To Atmosphere 75 gpd 75 gpd 75 gpd

Efficiency Rating

Recovery Rating 3

2 14.77%

28.58%

14.77%

28.58%

14.77%

28.58%

Influent Challenge Concentration (Mg/L)

Max. Permissible Product Water Concentration (Mg/L)

Minimum Percent Removal

Average Percent Removal

770

187

94.4%

95.5%

770

187

94.4%

95.5%

770

187

94.4%

95.5%

1 This is a factory specification for membrane production. Actual production rate and TDS rejection

2 will depend on temperature, water pressure, TDS level, membrane variation and usage pattern.

Efficiency rating means the percentage of the influent water to the system that is available to the user

3 are reverse osmosis treated water under operating conditions that approximate daily usage.

Temperature: 77º F + 2º F pH: 7.5 + 0.5

Pressure: 50 psi Turbidity: <1 NTU

This system has been tested and shown to operate at its calculated recovery rating under standard laboratory conditions.

This reverse osmosis system contains a replaceable component critical to the efficiency of the system.

Replacement of the reverse osmosis component should be with one of identical specifications, as defined by the manufacturer, to assure the same efficiency and contaminant reduction performance.

The Aqua-Cleer CB, GAC, or GAC-L 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 and against CSA B483.1.

The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with TD cartridge has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard

53 for the effective reduction of Cyst, Lead, Mercury, VOC, MTBE and

Turbidity, against NSF/ANSI Standard 401 2 for the effective reduction of

Phenytoin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Estrone, Bisphenol A and Nonyl Phenol and against CSA B483.1. The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water

System with TD cartridge has been tested by NSF International and conforms against NSF Protocol P473 for the effective reduction of Perfluooroctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS).

The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with RO30, RO50 or RO75 has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 58 for the effective reduction of TDS, pentavalent arsenic, barium, cadmium, hexavalent and trivalent chromium, copper, lead, nitrate/nitrite, radium

226/228 and selenium and against CSA B483.1.

The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with AS3 has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the effective reduction of arsenic (trivalent and pentavalent) when following an RO and against CSA B483.1.

The Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with Mineral Boost cartridge has been tested and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI 42, NSF 372 and CSA B483.1 for material safety and structural integrity only.

Refer to your Installation and Operating Instructions and printed limited Warranties for more specific product information. To avoid contamination from improper handling and installation, your system should only be installed and serviced by your Culligan Man. Performance will vary based on local water conditions.

The substances reduced by these systems are not necessarily in your water.

To maintain product certification and ensure uniform performance, the product is retested on a consistent basis.

1 Reduction claims and capacity not applicable when used as a prefilter to the Aqua-Cleer RO system.

2 NSF/ANSI Standard 401 are considered incidental contaminants and emerging compounds.

3 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

The following Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System models are registered for sale with the State of California and/or the State of Iowa.

Model

Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with RO30 with a

2 gallon tank

Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with RO30 with a

3 gallon tank

Registration Number

California Iowa

1954 20526

1928 20526

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Model

Aqua-Cleer Advanced Drinking Water System with RO30 with a

9 gallon tank