6 Culligan® Culligan Top Mount (CTM) Water Softeners
6 Cat. No. 01029401
Locate Softener
1. Select a space that is level and allows a sufficient amount of room above and behind the softener tank(s) for
service access and plumbing supply and drain lines.
2. Floor surface—Choose an area with a smooth, solid and level floor capable of supporting the operating weight
of the softening system
3. Drain facilities—A nearby drain must be capable of handling the water softener discharge flow rates during the
backwash cycle of the regeneration process in addtion to the maximum flow rates of other equipment feeding
into the same drain. Refer to page 3 for information concerning the backwash flow rate.
Install Distribution System
CAUTION! Do not attempt to use any distribution part that is damaged. Doing so may create
operational problems and/or create a substantial risk of consequential damage not
covered by the product warranty.
Figure 3. Install Distribution System
Mark flush with tank opening
Media Tank
Remove distributor and cut square on mark
Deburr distributor pipe
Media Tank
Rest flat on the bottom
Distributor