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When and How to Bypass Your Water Filter
Normally, all water except outside lines passes through the water filter� There are times when the water filter should
be bypassed, using the Cul-Flo-Valv
®
Bypass, or a three-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 filtered water
on lawn sprinkling or other outside uses�
2� If you are going away on vacation�
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�
Figure 1� Bypass Position
About 3/8”
Bypassed
To BYPASS, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown
in
Figure 1
� DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Figure 2� Service Position
About
1-1/4”
A screwdriver shank
may be used in the
slot as a lever for extra
turning force if needed
Filtered Water
To return to SERVICE, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob)
until the knob stops as shown in
Figure 2
� DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
When & How to Bypass Your System
