Culligan MEDALLIST SERIES Installation And Operation Instructions With Parts List

Plumbing Connections - 1” Controls
Shipped with each softener is a Culligan
®
bypass valve, which is used to connect the softener to the plumbing system. The
bypass allows the softener to be isolated from the water service line if service is necessary while still providing water to the home.
The bypass valve can be directly plumbed into the system, or can be connected with the following optional sweat connection kits:
Part No. Description
01010783 1” Sweat copper adapter kit
01016564 3/4” Sweat copper adapter kit
01016565 3/4” Elbow sweat copper adapter kit
Bypass Valve Installation
The bypass valve connects directly to the control valve with a
pair of couplings and two assembly pins (Figure 13). Lubricate
all o-rings on the couplings with silicone lubricant.
To bypass, turn the blue knob clockwise (see directional arrow on end of knob) until the knob stops as shown. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 14a).
To return to service, turn the blue knob counter-clockwise (see directional arrow on the end of knob) until the knob stops as
shown. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! (Figure 14b)
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Caution! Close the inlet supply line and relieve system pressure before cutting into the plumbing! Flooding could
result if not done!
Caution! When making sweat connections, use care to keep heat away from the plastic nuts used to connect the
plumbing to the bypass. Damage to these components may result otherwise.
Note: If the ground from the electrical panel or breaker box
to the water meter or underground copper pipe is tied to the
copper water lines and these lines are cut during installation
of the bypass valve, an approved grounding strap must be
used between the two lines that have been cut in order to
maintain continuity. The length of the grounding strap will
depend upon the number of units being installed. In all cases
where metal pipe was originally used and is later interrupted
by the bypass valve to maintain proper metallic pipe bonding,
an approved ground clamp c/w not less than #6 copper
conductor must be used for continuity. Check your local
electrical code for the correct clamp and cable size.
Bypass
Assembly Pin
Brine
Connection
Coupling
or Meter Body
Coupling
Assembly
Pin
Figure 13
About 1-1/4”
A screwdriver shank may be
used in the slot as a lever for
extra turning force if needed.
Figure 14b
Figure 14a

Culligan MEDALLIST SERIES Specifications

General

Type	Water Softener
Flow Rate	Up to 12 gallons per minute
Resin Type	High-capacity resin
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Tank Material	Fiberglass