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Cat. No. 01022940
Feed Water Limits
Before starting the installation, verify that the feed water meets the limits shown in Table 7 and that a water softener is
used for pretreatment.
Property Minimum Maximum
Turbidity (NTU) 0.0 1.0
pH* 6 11
Chlorine (ppm) 0.0 0.1
Total Dissolved Solids (ppm) 50 2500
Temperature (°F) 33 100
Silt Density Index 0.0 5.0
Iron (ppm) 0.0 0.1
Table 7. Feed water limits.
*Short term cleaning is acceptable for pH ranges between 2.0/12.0. Additional treatment is required when chloramines are
present and the pH levels exceed 9.0.
NOTICE In some applications, a water softener is not required. Consult an independently operated Culligan
dealer for further information on these special applications.