ADJUSTMENT OF TIMER (Model SF Timed)
Set time arrow ‘D’ (Fig 5) to correct time of day by grasping timer knob ‘E’, pulling outwards and rotating in either direction until
the actual time of day on the 24hr. time dial lines up with time arrow ‘D’. Release timer knob ‘E’ and ensure that cogs relocate.
Rotate skipper wheel ‘B’ until the day of the week faces the day arrow ‘C’.
From the “regeneration chart” (on following page) decide how often
you wish to regenerate. Your local water supply company will give you
the hardness of your water in p.p.m. (parts per million as Calcium
Carbonate (CaCO3) or milligrams per litre (mg/l)). These are the same.
SF Timed Example: Hardness 300 p.p.m. 3 people. Regenerate every 3
days, on skipper wheel ‘B’ pull all skipper pins ‘A’ out and push in
Friday pin and Monday pin. This will allow a 3 and 4 day
regeneration at 3 a.m.
If regeneration is required every two days push in Friday pin,
Sunday pin, Tuesday pin. This always leaves Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Monday as non regeneration days.
For regeneration 1 day per week, push in Friday pin.
Manual Regeneration. If you need an extra amount of softened
water at any time, a manual regeneration can be started by:
Pushing in the pointer knob ‘H’ and turning anticlock-wise to start.
A regeneration will take 90 minutes on the Timed Model.
Any water used during the regeneration will be replaced with hard
water in the plumbing system.
DECIDING WHEN TO REGENERATE THE TIMED SOFTENER
The regeneration chart is a guide to capacities and
usage based on the industry standard 160 litres of water
per person per day. Naturally everyone’s usage will vary
and regeneration can be altered to suit. If towards the
end of the interval between regenerations the water
starts to get hard, re-programme the water softener
to regenerate more frequently. Capacities are shown
in p.p.m. (parts per million) as CaCO3 equivalent.
One degree (Clark or English) = 14.29 p.p.m.
EXAMPLE:
21
o
(300 p.p.m.) hardness, 4 people in
family, machine regeneration every 3-4 days or 2
times per week.
For Model “SF Timed”, follow Sections 9,10 and 11. For other models, go straight to Sections 12.
COMMISSIONING THE WATER SOFTENER – ALL MODELS
It will be necessary to ascertain the hardness of your water. This information is available from your local water supply company.
Alternatively hardness testing kits are available form Culligan or your supplier.
Remove control valve cover.
Depress and turn pointer knob ‘H’ (Fig 5) on the control, anticlockwise using broad headed screwdriver, to the backwash
position. Assist this movement by simultaneously turning the camshaft with your other hand.
Close the by-pass valve as Fig. 1. Open inlet valve partially by turning. The blue (resin) vessel should now be heard to fill with
water. Air in the resin vessel and valve will be evacuated out of the drain pipe.
When water starts running from the drain hose, open the inlet valve fully and allow to run for three minutes.
Depress and turn pointer knob ‘H’ anticlockwise to a point just before the brine re-fill and purge position.
Switch on power supply. Check that the clock motor can be heard running.
Allow clock to run pointer knob anticlockwise to softened water position. Allow approximately 15 minutes.
Fill brine storage tank with salt to a level not exceeding 75mm below top of the tank. Granular or tablet salt is suitable. The salt
will be dissolved and gradually used by the machine. A visual check should be carried out on a 3 to 6 weekly interval (depending
on usage). Top up as necessary. Always insure a minimum salt level of 125mm exists above the base of the cabinet.
Fully open outlet valve and check the by-pass valve is closed. Fig. 1. You now have softened water.
Set clock and regeneration days required (see Adjustment of Timer).
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COMMISSIONING THE WATER SOFTENER
FIG. 5
Skipper Wheel ‘B’
Skipper pins ‘A’
24 hour
dial ‘F’
Timer
Knob ‘E’
Pointer Knob ‘H’
Day
arrow ‘C’
Timer
retaining pin
Time arrow ‘D’
R E G E N E R AT I O N C H A R T – T I M E D S O F T E N E R
Persons in household
DAYS BETWEEN
REGENERATION
Hardness
in Degrees
Hardness
in p.p.m.
Litres per
regeneration
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
o
150
4570
7
7
7
3-4
3-4
3-4
14
o
200
3430
7
7
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
17
o
250
2740
7
3-4
3-4
3-4
2
2
20
o
286
2395
7
3-4
3-4
2
2
2
21
o
300
2285
7
3-4
3-4
2
2
2
24
o
350
1960
3-4
3-4
3-4
2
2
1
28
o
400
1715
3-4
3-4
2
2
1
1
30
o
430
1595
3-4
3-4
2
1
1
1
One degree (Clark or English) = 14.29 p.p.m.
BWT
