When & How to Bypass Your System
Normally, all water except the outside faucet lines and irrigation system water passes through the water filter� There are
times when the water filter should be bypassed, Cul-Flo-Valv® By pass, or a 3-way bypass valve� You should bypass:
1� If lines to outside faucets do not bypass the water filter, and you do not want to waste softened water on lawn
sprinkling or other outside uses�
2� If you are going away on vacation and do not want the unit to recharge�
Bypass Valve
In the back of Culligan water filter is a Cul-Flo-Valv® Bypass valve� To bypass the unit, turn the blue knob clockwise�
To return to filtered water service, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise�
Bypassed
To BYPASS, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown in
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Figure 1� Bypass valve
Filtered Water
To return to SERVICE, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops
� DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Figure 2� Service valve
About 3/8"
To Bypass
About
1-1/4"
A screwdriver shank may be used in the slot
as a lever for extra turning force if needed
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