Culligan Gold 10", Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning
Out the Salt
Storage Tank
A periodic clean-out of the Salt Storage Tank is necessary to keep your Culligan Water Softener
at peak operating efficiency. Do it at least every two years when the salt supply is low.
Follow these step-by-step procedures:
Tools Needed
• Scoop
• Clean, bucket-size container
• Garden hose
• Household scrub brush or sponge
Procedure
1. Remove the salt storage tank cover and the cap from the brine valve chamber.
2. Disconnect the brine line from the brine valve by holding the outer ring of the push fitting;
push the tubing in slightly before pulling it out.
3. Lift the brine valve out of the brine valve chamber and set aside in an upright position.
4. If you’d like to save any clean, dry salt remaining in the tank, remove it and place
it in a clean container.
5. Using the scoop, dig out and discard as much remaining salt, water and debris as possible.
6. Remove the brine valve chamber by removing the screws on either side of the salt tank.
7. Remove the salt plate at the bottom of the brine tank.
8. Lay the salt tank on its side and direct a brisk stream of water from your garden hose
to its inside to rinse out all residue.
9. Using a household scrub brush and a mild soapy solution, clean the salt plate.
This will complete the tank cleaning.
10. Insert the brine valve into the chamber and replace brine valve chamber cap.
(Re-insert the brine valve into the chamber, re-insert the brine line fully,
and replace brine valve chamber cap.)
11. Fill the salt storage tank with 4 to 6 inches of water.
12. Fill the tank with salt to within a few inches of the top.
13. Insert Brine Line into Brine Valve. Verify brine line fully seated and tight in valve.
14. Replace salt storage tank cover.