Cat. No.

01018946
Rev. C 07/01/09
DCO # 011220

Installation,
Operation, and
Service Instructions

CULLIGAN®
Brine Reclaim Kit
For Use with the Culligan® GBE® or MVP™
Controller

Models from 2006

©2009 Culligan International Company Printed in USA

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perienced in the installation, function and repair of Culligan equipment. This publication is written specifically for these
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damage or personal injury.

WARNING! Electrical shock hazard! Prior to servicing equipment, disconnect power supply to
prevent electrical shock.

NOTE This system is not intended for use where water is microbiologically unsafe or with water of unknown
quality.

WARNING! If incorrectly installed, operated or maintained, this product can cause severe injury.
Those who install, operate, or maintain this product should be trained in its proper
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WARNING! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the two following con-
ditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must
accept all interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunicaitons line
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Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit
For Use with Culligan® GBE® or MVP®
Controller
Models from 2006
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................ 1
Overview............................................................................ 2
Theory of Operation........................................................... 3
Installation ......................................................................... 5
Controller Programming .................................................. 14
Advanced Calibration ...................................................... 16
Calibration Worksheet ..................................................... 17
Advanced Calibration ...................................................... 18
Cat. No. 01018946
Installation,
Operation,
and Service
Instructions
Advanced Calibration ...................................................... 18
Diagnostics ...................................................................... 19
Schematics ...................................................................... 20
Parts List.......................................................................... 21
Appendix A....................................................................... 23
Calibration Worksheet ..................................................... 24
Calibration Worksheet ..................................................... 25
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ii Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit ii Cat. No. 01018946

 Introduction
Read this Manual First
Before you operate the Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit, read this manual to become familiar with the device and
its capabilities.

About this Manual

This manual:
• familiarizes the operator with the equipment,
• explains installation and setup procedures,
• provides basic programming information,
• explains the various modes of operation, and
• gives specifications and troubleshooting information.

Safe Practices
Throughout this manual there are paragraphs set off by special headings.

Notice
Notice is used to emphasize installation, operation or maintenance information which is important, but does not present
any hazard. For example,

NOTICE The nipple must extend no more than 1 inch above the cover plate.

Caution
Caution is used when failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or property. For example,

CAUTION! Disassembly while under water pressure can result in flooding.

Warning
Warning is used to indicate a hazard which could cause injury or death if ignored. For example,

WARNING! Electrical shock hazard! Unplug the unit before removing the timer mechanism or
cover plates!

The CAUTION and WARNING paragraphs are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood that common sense, caution, and careful attention are conditions which cannot be built into the equip-
ment. These MUST be supplied by the personnel installing, operating, or maintaining the system.
Be sure to check and follow the applicable plumbing codes and ordinances when installing this equipment. Local codes
may prohibit the discharge of sanitizing or descaling solutions to drain.
Use protective clothing and proper face or eye protection equipment when handling chemicals or power tools.

NOTE The Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit is not intended for use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of
unknown quality without adequate disinfection either before or after the system.

NOTE Check with your public works department for applicable local plumbing and sanitation codes. Follow
local codes if they differ from the standards used in this manual. To ensure proper and efficient opera-
tion of the Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit to your full satisfaction, carefully follow the instructions in this
manual.

Cat. No. 01018946 Introduction 1

Overview
The Culligan® brine reclaim system contains the necessary valves and electrical components to achieve brine reclaim for
any Culligan® water softening system outfitted with a GBE™ or MVP™ controller.
For water softening systems that do not operate using these controllers, please contact your local Culligan® dealer or the
Culligan® Application Engineering department for more information on the possibility of converting systems to operate with
the GBE™ controller.
The Culligan® brine reclaim system consists of two major parts: the controller and a set of diaphragm valves. The reclaim
controller is universal and will work with any softener that uses the Culligan® GBE™ or MVP™ controller. The diaphragm
valves kits are specifically configured to work with certain size softeners.
The brine reclaim system is designed to work in a softener system that uses one brine system. If multiple brine systems
are used, a brine reclaim controller will be needed for each brine system.
Instruction manuals outlining the basic operation, wiring and programming of the GBE™ controller are found within the
GBE™ Installation and Operation Manual (01021161) provided with each GBE™ controller. Other manuals for complete
water softening systems such as the CSM or Hi-Flo® 3e series product lines using the GBE™ control are provided with
those systems when shipped. MVP™ programming and wiring can be found in the MVP™ Controller manual, part number
01016453.
This instruction manual contains supplemental installation and operation details not found within the previously mentioned
instruction manuals.

The Brine Reclaim Controller

The controller is designed to operate with one, two or three softener tanks. If only one or two tanks are being controlled,
you can remove the wire leads for the second and/or third softener. Plugs are included in the kit to plug the holes in the
controller. The controller can also be expanded to control a fourth softener system. Refer to the parts list at the end of this
manual for details.
The controller can be mounted on a nearby wall or post, or can be mounted on the piping with pipe clamps (not included).
The Controller Kit (01018947) includes:
• One controller box with solenoid valves and relays mounted and wired
• One 120 Volt to 24 Volt plug in transformer
• 10 ft. of 4 conductor wire to connect to each softener (pre-wired to controller)
• Two Solenoid Valves pre-assembled and wired to the controller
The Diaphragm Kits include:
• Three diaphragm valves w/connectors
• 1/4" Tubing
• Assorted tubing connectors

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 Theory of Operation
Operation of the water softener using brine reclaim is similar to normal operation with one important difference; during the
regeneration cycle, a portion of the brine draw/slow rinse cycle waste will be diverted back to the brine tank (reclaimed)
instead of being allowed to go to waste (down the drain). GBE: utilizing the AUX2 OUT and AUX3 OUT will do this. MVP:
Segmenting Cycle 2 of the MVP controller regeneration cycle into three parts (2A, 2B and 2C) instead of one will do this.
This is summarized as:

MVP GBE
2A AUX2 OUT
2B AUX3 OUT
2C SLOW RINSE
Refer to the table below and the descriptions and diagrams on the following pages for details on each reclaim cycle.
Table 1. Solenoid and Reclaim Valve Operation

E = Energized V = Vented P = Pressurized O = Open C=Closed

SV3 SV2 SV3 SV3 DV1
SV2 DV3 Brine
Brine Brine Brine Brine Brine DV2 Drain
Cycle Brine Reclaim Tank
Reclaim Draw Reclaim Reclaim Draw Line
Draw Line Level
& Drain Port #1 Port #A Port #B Line
Service P P V C O - No Flow C No Change
Backwash P P V C O - Flow C No Change
2A Brine
E V P V O O - Flow C Decreasing
Draw
2B Reclaim E P V P C C - No Flow O Increasing
2C Slow
P P V C O - Flow C No Change
Rinse
Fast Rinse P P V C O - Flow C No Change
Refill P P V C O - No Flow C No Change

SV2 = 3-way solenoid valve

SV3 = 4-way solenoid valve
DV1 = Brine line diaphragm valve, normally open, spring assist open AUX2 OUT GBE
DV2 = Drain line diaphragm valve, normally open, spring assist open ON 0 MINS
DV3 = Reclaim line diaphragm valve, normally open, spring assist closed
AUX1
MVP
Brine Draw 2A 15
REGEN RECLAIM
During Brine Draw, solenoid valve SV2 becomes energized and opens dia- DV
phragm valve DV1 for a user set duration (normally the time it takes to educt Concentrated 1
all the brine from the brine tank plus 10 additional minutes after the brine Brine
valve has air checked). During this time solenoid valve SV3 is de-energized,
diaphragm valve DV3 is closed and diaphragm valve DV2 is open. The posi-
tion of these valves allows the water to be educted from the brine tank with
the waste directed to the drain. Bitter
DV Brine
The GBE controller screen displays AUX2 Activated. The settings are 3
• Normally Off, DV
Concentrated 2
• Brinedraw POS, and
Brine
• Delay 0 Mins.
The MVP controller screen displays Cycle 2A.
To Drain
The table provided on page 6 will assist you in calculating the time required
for this cycle. Figure 1. Brine draw operation.

Cat. No. 01018946 Theory of Operation 3

Brine Reclaim
AUX3 OUT GBE
In Brine Reclaim, solenoid valve SV2 de-energizes and diaphragm valve
DV1 closes.
ON 0 MINS
Solenoid valve SV3 energizes opening diaphragm valve DV3 and closing AUX2
diaphragm valve DV2. During this cycle reclaimed brine (high in sodium con- MVP
tent and low in hardness) is directed back to the brine tank. The duration of 2B 10
this cycle will depend on the amount of brine required to completely regener- REGEN RECLAIM
ate one bed of resin. This volume of brine is then simply divided by the slow DV
Sweet 1
rinse rate of the eductor to derive a period of time in minutes. Brine

The GBE controller screen displays AUX3 Activated.

Make sure the settings are
Sweet
• Normally Off, Brine
DV
• Brinedraw POS, and 3

• Delay minutes equal to AUX2 OUT ON. DV

2
The MVP controller screen displays Cycle 2B. Sweet
Brine
The table provided on page 6 will assist you in calculating the time required
for this cycle.
To Drain
Slow Rinse
Figure 2. Brine reclaim operation.
(MVP only). The Slow Rinse cycle is 2C. Upon completion of the brine
reclaim cycle, the solenoid valve SV3 will de-energize, closing diaphragm valve DV3 and opening diaphragm valve DV2.
Solenoid valve SV2 remains de-energized and diaphragm valve DV1 remains closed. The remainder of the brine-rinse
cycle is completed with waste directed once again to the drain.
This setting doesn’t apply to the GBE controller.
AUX1
MVP
The MVP controller screen displays Cycle 2C. 2C 10
REGEN RECLAIM DV
1

Fresh
DV Brine
3

DV
Concentrated 2
Brine

To Drain

Figure 3. Slow rinse operation.

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 Installation
Use the subsequent diagrams to guide you through the installation process.

Pre-Installation
1. Disconnect the electrical power to each GBE™ or MVP™ controller until all electrical connections are made.

NOTE Dotted lines depicting wiring, piping, fittings, and/or other plumbing materials are for illustration pur-
poses. These materials are not included as part of the brine reclaim system kit(s).

There are diagrams depicting the installation of the brine reclaim kit(s) for all the current Culligan soft-
ener products as well as the Hi-Flo® 55e series softener products. Be sure to refer to the diagram that
pertains to your system.
2. Identify the diaphragm valves by the printing on the diaphragm cap or packaging carton indicating “SAO”
(Spring Assist Open) or “SAC” (Spring Assist Closed). Diaphragm valve DV2 is the largest of the diaphragm
valves and gets installed in the drain line. Refer to the installation diagrams.

3. Note the arrows, which depict the proper orientation of the DV1, DV2, and DV3 diaphragm valves. Failure to
install the valves as noted will cause operational problems.

NOTE The kit may contain extra fittings and valve connectors that may not be needed depending on the par-
ticular softener system and installation layout.
4. If using an MVP controller, prior to restoring power to the MVP™ controller(s), change the position of DIP switch
10 on each MVP™ controller circuit board from OFF to ON (see Figure 4).

NOTE Dipswitch #10 must be set to ON for brine reclaim.

Figure 4. MVP circuit board.

Cat. No. 01018946 Installation 5

Wiring
Refer to figure 5 below for wiring the brine reclaim controller to the GBE™ and MVP™ controllers.
1. Remove a hole plug from the controller on unit #1 and install one strain relief connector from the part bag.

2. Run one of the 4-wire leads coming from the bottom of the brine reclaim controller (preferably working left-to-
right) to the strain relief you just installed on unit #1.

3. Connect the Red wire and Black wire to the AUX OUT2 terminal of the GBE or the AUX terminals on the
MVP™ circuit board.

4. Connect the Green wire and White wire to the AUX OUT3 terminals of the GBE or the AUX 2 terminals on the
MVP™ circuit board.

NOTE The cable may contain a fifth brown wire that is not used and can be trimmed off.
5. Repeat for softener units #2 and #3 if present.

6. Connect the end of the brine reclaim’s power cord to the 24 volt transformer included in the kit.

NOTE If fewer than three units are being installed, the extra cords coming out of the brine reclaim control-
ler can be removed. The kit contains hole plugs to plug these extra holes in brine reclaim controller
enclosure.
7. When all wiring and plumbing is complete, you can plug in all the power supplies (transformers).

MVP Controller Circuit Board

Brine
Reclaim P2
SV2 SV3 P9 Power
P7 P5 P8
Controller 2.5VAC 24VAC P4 Aux
Sol Aux1 Aux2 P1 P10 In
Cam Flow
Aqua Meter
Vlv
Snsr
Green
White
Black
Red

To Unit #3
To 24V Typical For Each MVP
To Unit #2
Transformer Controller In System

GBE Controller Circuit Board

(Auxiliary Board)
Aux In Aux Out 1 Aux Out 2 Aux Out 3 Aux Out 4
Green
White
Black
Red

Figure 5. Wiring brine reclaim controller to GBE or MVP controller.

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Installation Notes:
• Refer to the installation drawings on the following pages.
• The brine system must be using a current Culligan brine valve (01016388, 01019637, or 01019526) for the brine
reclaim to work correctly. This does not apply to the Hi-Flo 50.
• Plumbing diagrams are included in this manual for reference purposes. The plumbing doesn’t have to exactly
match these diagrams.

Hi-Flo® 3e Softeners
1. Install the DV1 Diaphragm valve on the brine draw line leading to the brine refill valve on the 2900 valve. The
arrow on the diaphragm valve should be pointing TOWARDS the brine refill valve.

2. The refill valve is not required when using brine reclaim. You can remove the poppet style refill valve from the
2900 control valve and replace it with a check valve. This step is optional.

CSM Softeners
1. Brine Refill Valve—Because the brine line is pressurized during service at the injector on the brunermatic valve,
a device must be used to prevent water from flowing from softeners that are in service to the softener that is in
regeneration through the brine line. To accomplish this, plumb the brass brine refill valve to the eductor connec-
tion on the brunermatic valve as shown in the valving and tubing diagram. The integrated check valve within the
brine refill valve body will prevent the backflow of water to the unit in regeneration. The brine reclaim controller
will control refilling the brine tank, so the solenoid coil on the brine refill valve is not used and does not need to
be wired to the MVP™ controller. If a brine refill valve is not available, a 3/4” check valve can be used instead.

2. Tubing—Connect the pilot valve drain and the drain lines from the solenoid valves to a drain not connected to
the softener system. Do not connect the pilot valve drain line and solenoid valve drain lines to the backwash
flow control connection on the softener system. Plug the unused tube fitting on the backwash flow control, or
remove the tube fitting and replace it with a threaded plug (not supplied).

3. Connect the inlet pressure line for the solenoid valves to a common inlet pipe that feeds all of the softener sys-
tems. This will allow the brine reclaim controller to continue functioning if any individual softener tank needs to
be taken off line for repair or maintenance.

4. Brine System—If retrofitting a system that has an old Bruner brine system, refer to Appendix A on page 19.

Hi-Flo® 50 with Multi-port Valve

1. Brine Line Check Valve—Because the brine line is pressurized at the injector on the multi-port diaphragm valve,
a check valve must be used to prevent water from flowing from softeners that are in service to the softener
that is in regeneration through the brine line. Check valves are not included in the brine reclaim kit, but can be
ordered separately.

2. Install a check valve on each softener tank piping as shown on the valving and tubing diagram.

3. The existing brine refill system using a diaphragm valve can be removed since the reclaim diaphragm valves
will control the refill of the brine tank.

Hi-Flo® 50 with Valve Nest

1. Brine Line Check Valve—Because the brine line is pressurized at the injector, a check valve must be used to
prevent water from flowing from softeners that are in service to the softener that is in regeneration through the
brine line. Check valves are not included in the brine reclaim kit, but can be ordered separately.

Cat. No. 01018946 Installation 7

Hi-Flo® 3e Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation
NOTE Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.
Refer to installation notes on page 7.

Brine Line
Drain Line
To Drain
EA

To Drain
SV3
EB

NO SAO
DV2
P

Inlet Pressure

NO SAC
DV3
3
SV2

1
2

NO SAO
DV1

Figure 6. Brine reclaim valving and tubing.

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Hi-Flo® 22 Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation
NOTE Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.
Refer to installation notes on page 7.

Brine Drain
WS-60 3/8" 3/4"
WS-90 1/2" 3/4"
WS-120 1/2" 3/4"
WS-150 1/2" 1"
WS-210 1/2" 1"

Figure 7. Hi-Flo 22 brine reclaim valving and tubing.

Cat. No. 01018946 Installation 9
10
2 EB EA

NOTE
3 P
SV2 SV3

B A To Drain
1 Do not connect to
drain line flow control!
Inlet Pressure
Use existing brine refill valve

Culligan® Brine Reclaim Kit

or separate check valve.
Refer to installation notes on page 7.

DV1
NO
SAO

DV3
NO SAC

10
CSM® Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation
Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.

Figure 8. Brine reclaim valving and tubing.

DV2
NO
SAO
To Drain

Plug side port on drain line flow control.

Connect drain line from MVP pilot valve
to a separate drain for all MV pilot valves.

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Hi-Flo® 50 with Multi-Port Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation
NOTE Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.
Refer to installation notes on page 7.

Check Valve Required

(Not Included In Kit)

For Each Unit
To Drain
EA

A
SV3

SAO
DV2
NO
Inlet Pressure
B
EB

To Drain
P 3

SAC
DV3
NO
SV2

1
2

NO SAO
DV1

Figure 9. Hi-Flo 50 with multi-port brine reclaim valving and tubing.

Cat. No. 01018946 Installation 11

Hi-Flo® 50 with Valve Harness Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation
NOTE Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.
Refer to installation notes on page 7.

Figure 10. Hi-Flo 50 valve harness brine reclaim valving and tubing.

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 2 EA

NOTE
EB

3 P
SV2 SV3

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To Drain
1 B A DO NOT connect to
drain line flow control!
Inlet Pressure

Note: Plug the tube connection on the drain line

Refer to installation notes on page 7.

flow control. Connect drain line from MVP pilot

Figure 11.
valve to a separate drain for all MVP pilot valves.

DV1
NO SAO

DV3
NO SAC
Valving and tubing stays the same whether one tank or four tanks.
Hi-Flo® 55e Brine Reclaim Valve and Tube Installation

DV2
NO

Hi-Flo 55e brine reclaim valving and tubing.

SAO
To Drain

Installation
13
Controller Programming

If you are unfamiliar with how the controller is programmed, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the con-
troller. To set up the controller program for brine reclaim:

MVP Brine Reclaim Controller Setup

1. Set the #10 Dip switch on the rear of each MVP circuit board to ON.

2. Turn controller power on.

3. Set the duration of Cycle 2A as shown in the display.

4. Determine the salt doesage. For example, a 15-lb. salt dosage per cubic foot of resin will generally provide a
30,000-grain hardness removal capacity. A 6 lb. per cubic foot salt dosage will result in a cubic foot capacity of
20,000 grains hardness removal.

5. Using the table that follows, input the appropriate times for MVP cycles 2A, 2B, and 2C.

6. Set Aux Output #1 to normally open (N.O.). Program the Aux Output to activate at the start of Cycle 2 for a
duration equal to Cycle 2A.

7. Be sure to eliminate any regen delay settings since the brine solution in the tank will be mostly saturated imme-
diately after regeneration.

8. On Hi-Flo® 3e systems, the brine refill step (cycle 4 time) programmed in the controller can be reduced to the
minimum setting of one minute since this step is no longer used to refill the brine tank (it is now refilled in AUX3
OUT or cycle 2C-brine reclaim).

GBE Brine Reclaim Controller Setup

1. Turn controller power on.

2. Press the DOWN ARROW button to scroll to ACCESSORIES. Press the CHECK MARK button to select.

3. Scroll to AUX OUTPUTS

4. Set AUX2 OUT to Normally Open and the settings to Brine Draw POS, Activation Delay=0, and AUX2 OUT per
table.

5. Set AUX3 OUT to Normally Open and the settings to Brine Draw POS, Activation Delay=AUX2 OUT, and AUX3
OUT per table.

6. Be sure to eliminate any regen delay settings since the brine solution in the tank will be mostly saturated imme-
diately after regeneration.

7. On Hi-Flo® 3e systems, the brine refill step (cycle 4 time) programmed in the controller can be reduced to the
minimum setting of one minute since this step is no longer used to refill the brine tank (it is now refilled in AUX3
OUT or cycle 2C-brine reclaim).

NOTE *Denotes estimated time to draw all brine from tank, aircheck the brine valve and slow rinse for 10
extra minutes. Cycle 2A time may be adjusted to permit reclaim of greater salinity brine but time must
allow for aircheck of brine valve to occur.

**Denotes time to replenish brine tank with only the amount of brine required for next regeneration
(brine volume required/slow rinse rate = cycle 2B time [rounded up to next whole minute]).

*** Denotes typical amount of time to complete final rinse. Actual time may be more or less and can be
pinpointed by measuring the brine concentration at the drain during this cycle.

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 Suggested Cycle Times (minutes)
Resin Brine Volume (gal.) Req.
Slow 15 lb/Ft3 Salt Dosage 10 lb/Ft3 Salt Dosage 6 lb/Ft3 Salt Dosage
Amount
Model Rinse 15lb./ 10lb/ 6lb/ Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle Cycle
(Ft3/
Rate Ft3 Salt Ft3 Salt Ft3 Salt 2A Brine 2B Brine 2C Brine 2A Brine 2B Brine 2C Brine 2A Brine 2B Brine 2C Brine
Tank)
Dosage Dosage Dosage Draw* Reclaim** Rinse*** Draw* Reclaim** Rinse*** Draw* Reclaim** Rinse***
60 2 0.78 10 6.7 4 37 13 15 28 9 15 21 6 15
90 3 1.39 15 10 6 30 11 15 23 8 15 18 5 15
120 4 1.39 20 13.3 8 36 15 15 28 10 15 21 6 15

Systems
Hi-Flo 22
150 5 1.9 25 16.7 10 40 14 15 30 9 15 22 6 15
210 7 1.9 35 23.3 14 52 19 15 38 13 15 27 8 15
120 4 1.2 20 13.3 8 27 17 15 22 12 15 17 7 15
150 5 1.8 25 16.7 10 24 14 15 20 10 15 16 6 15
210 7 1.8 35 23.3 14 30 20 15 23 13 15 18 8 15

Systems
Hi-Flo 3e
300 10 1.8 50 33.3 20 38 28 15 29 19 15 22 12 15
450 15 2.6 75 50 30 33 29 15 26 20 15 20 12 15
450 15 4.75 75 50 30 34 16 15 26 11 15 20 7 15
600 20 6.5 100 66.7 40 35 16 15 27 11 15 20 7 15
900 30 9.5 150 100 60 33 16 15 26 11 15 20 7 15

Hi-Flo 3e
3" Systems
1200 40 11.5 200 133.3 80 32 18 15 25 12 15 19 7 15
150 5 2.4 26.5 17.7 10.6 34 12 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
210 7 3.5 37.1 24.78 14.84 32 11 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
300 10 5 53 35.4 21.2 32 11 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
450 15 5 79.5 53.1 31.8 42 16 15 32 11 15 24 7 15
600 20 7 106 70.8 42.4 42 16 15 32 11 15 24 7 15

CSM Systems
750 25 10 132.5 88.5 53 38 14 15 28 9 15 22 6 15
900 30 10 159 106.2 63.6 42 16 15 32 11 15 24 7 15
1203 40 12 200 133.3 80 39 17 15 30 12 15 22 7 15
1503 50 15 250 166.7 100 42 17 15 31 12 15 23 7 15
1504 50 15 250 166.7 100 42 17 15 31 12 15 23 7 15

Systems
Hi-Flo 50
2004 67 20 335 223.3 134 41 17 15 31 12 15 23 7 15
152 5 2.4 26.5 17.7 10.6 34 12 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
122 5 2.4 26.5 17.7 10.6 34 12 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
242 8 3.5 42.4 28.32 16.96 36 13 15 28 9 15 20 5 15
193 8 3.5 42.4 28.32 16.96 36 13 15 28 9 15 20 5 15
302 10 5 53 35.4 21.2 32 11 15 26 8 15 20 5 15
452 15 5 79.5 53.1 31.8 42 16 15 32 11 15 24 7 15

HF55e Systems
363 15 5 79.5 53.1 31.8 42 16 15 32 11 15 24 7 15
603 20 8.3 106 70.8 42.4 36 13 15 28 9 15 22 6 15
813 27 11.5 143.1 95.58 57.24 36 13 15 28 9 15 20 5 15

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 Advanced Calibration

The Culligan® Brine Reclaim system will function very well by following the previous instructions. However, there may be
greater salt savings or operational enhancements that could be attained by further calibrating the system. Please note
that this is an optional procedure.
To proceed you will need a salometer, salometer cylinder, watch and a means to draw a sample from the discharge point
of the control valve (prior to the reclaim valve nest is usually best).
By drawing a salometer sample of the brine draw/slow rinse wastewater every couple of minutes during cycles 2A, 2B and
2C, you may learn that it is possible to achieve greater salt savings. By adjusting the length of Cycle 2A a higher salinity
content of water may diverted back to the brine tank during Cycle 2B. Similarly it is also possible to trade salinity for lower
brine reclaim hardness. (The brine discharge nearer the end of the slow rinse cycle will be softer than that at the start).
The following chart is an example of a brine discharge curve using samples drawn every two minutes from the control
valve discharge line. Note that while the duration of Cycle 2B should not be changed from the times provided in the cycle
times table on page 6, Cycle 2A may be lengthened or shortened to attain the desired results.

Example of Salinity at Drain During Brine Reclaim Cycles

MVP GBE
2A AUX2 OUT
2B AUX3 OUT
2C SLOW RINSE
Salt Concentration Increase

Cycle 2A Cycle 2B Cycle 2C

AUX2 OUT AUX3 OUT SLOW RINSE

Cycle 2A Brine Draw Cycle 2B Reclaim Cycle 2C Slow Rinse

Initial Draw until Brine Valve Aircheck Slow Rinse

Figure 12. Example of salinity at drain during Cycle 2A (AUX2 OUT), 2B (AUX3 OUT), and 2C (Slow Rinse).

NOTE AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B time should remain consistent with data provided in the Brine Reclaim Time
Table.

AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2C should last as long as it takes for all brine to be rinsed from the softener tank
(generally 15 to 20 minutes).
If a greater concentrated brine reclaim is desired, decrease the length of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A (but be sure there is suf-
ficient time for the brine valve to air check in order to avoid operational problems).
If brine with a lower hardness content is desired, increase the length of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A.
By taking salometer readings of the waste/reclaim a more precise AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A could be attained. Use the Cali-
bration worksheet on page.
In addition to being able to “adjust” the program to allow greater or lesser salinity brine to be reclaimed, this procedure
could also be used to better determine the length of the Slow Rinse Cycle 2C.
A worksheet is provided on the next page that will assist you in making a brine curve specific to your system.

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 Calibration Worksheet
Worksheet
Date of calibration: _____________________
Calibration Worksheet Instruction
Softener inlet pressure: _________________
1. Record data points for ELAPSED TIME and BRINE
CONCENTRATION. AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B duration: ____________
2. Plot and connect the points on the graph provided.
Salt Dosage: __________________ Lbs/ft3
3. Using the Example of Salinity at Drain chart, indicate
the end of brine withdrawal (air check) on the time
line and graph.
4. Indicate the end of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A and beginning of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B on the time line and graph.
5. Indicate the end of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B and beginning of SLOW RINSE/Cycle 2C on the time line and graph.
6. If desired, modify the programmed time of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A to position the width of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B
on “ideal” points of the brine curve.
7. of
Start Elapsed Time For Cy-
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
cles 2A, 2B & 2C
Cycle Brine Concentration
2A at Drain

26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72

Brine Concentration
50

45
Salometer Brine Concentration

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72

Elapsed Time in Minutes for Cycles 2A, 2B and 2C (AUX2 OUT, AUX3 OUT, SLOW RINSE)
Cat. No. 01018946 Calibration Worksheet 17
Advanced Calibration

A regular preventative maintenance routine is recommended to help keep the system operating at its peak performance.
Additionally preventative maintenance can sometimes help to identify potentially costly issues early thereby saving the
owner from downtime or improperly operating equipment.
This preventative maintenance table pertains to the Culligan® brine reclaim system.

Component Suggested Inspection Frequency Reason for Maintenance

Brine line, reclaim and
drain line diaphragm valves
GBE/MVP Controller
Brine System
System Calibration
Visually inspect once every 6 to 12 months.
Disassemble valves to clean the inside once
every 18 to 24 months
Visually inspect controller and regeneration
program(s) once every 6 to 12 months.
Visually inspect every 6 to 12 months.
Clean every 12 to 18 months.
Minimum once per year
Visual inspection by trained technician will
help to verify proper operation or potential
operational problems
Cleaning may promote longer operational
life and effective operation of the dia-
phragm valves. Normal wear can also
be identified which can help to predict the
need for eventual component repair or
replacement.
Verify no tampering with proper system
settings, which could create inefficient sys-
tem operation or other service problems.
Visual inspection helps identify any im-
proper operational settings resulting from
tampering. Helps to identify any potential
service related issues.
Cleaning the brine system (including the
inside of the tank promotes good mainte-
nance which may enhance the operation-
al performance, may prevent operational
problems due to sediment build-up and/or
usable life of the product.
Changes in water chemistry can have an
impact on the hardness removal capability
and settings of the system.

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 Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE MVP setting 2A = GBE setting AUX2 OUT, 2B = AUX3 OUT, and 2C = SLOW RINSE.

Problem or Symptom Check Procedure Potential Cause(s)

1. Brine level does not a) Poor brine eductor operation. a) Verify operation of eductor. If vacuum
drop to bottom of brine is present on the brine draw line verify the
tank during Cycle backwash flow controller is not plugged or
2A/AUX2 OUT. blocked and that DV2 is open and allowing
flow to the drain.
b) If a check valve is present in the brine
line, it may not be opening properly.
b) Not enough time programmed into cycle b) Evacuate all brine from the brine tank
2A/AUX2 OUT before the start of cycle 2B/AUX3 OUT.
Cycle 2A time setting may not be correct.
c) Verify all solenoid valves and diaphragm
valves are installed properly and in the cor-
rect direction as depicted on pages 7-10.
2. Salt present in the a) See 1a and 1b. a) See 1a and 1b.
treated water after b) Verify Cycle 2C/Slow Rinse program b) If 2C/SLOW RINSE cycle time is too
regeneration. time. short there won’t be a good rinse of brine
from the system.
c) Brine tank is refilling with too much c) Improperly tubed.
liquid.
d) Verify proper installation of SV1. d) Bad solenoid not energizing/ de-ener-
gizing as required.
e) Verify proper operation of SV1.
3. Liquid level in brine Verify tank is not overflowing and that prob- Probable cause is that the salt in the brine
tank excessive but not lem #1 does not exist. tank is displacing water and/or dissolving
overflowing. causing the water level to rise.
4. Liquid level in the brine a) Verify brine valve is not leaking. a) Bad valve seal.
tank is overflowing. b) Verify that valve DV3 is functioning b) DV3 is staying open when Cycle 2B/
properly. AUX3 OUT is complete.
c) Verify that SV3 is functioning properly. c) Improper operation of SV3 can cause
DV3 and/or DV2 to operate incorrectly.
d) Verify time setting for cycle 2B/AUX3 d) Time for 2B/AUX3 OUT is incorrect
OUT is correct. causing too much brine/slow rinse water to
be returned to the tank.
e) Verify that valve DV1 is functioning e) DV1 is failing open after cycle 2A/AUX2
properly. OUT is complete. This may cause the
brine valve to re-open and the brine tank
to be refilled incorrectly.
f) Verify that SV2 is functioning properly f) Improper operation of SV2 can cause
operational problems with DV1.
g) Verify all solenoid valves and diaphragm
valves are installed properly and in the cor-
rect direction as depicted on page 6.
5. Failure to refill brine tank a) Verify all solenoid valves and diaphragm a) Verify all solenoid valves and dia-
with liquid during Cycle valves are installed properly and in the cor- phragm valves are installed properly and
2B/AUX3 OUT. rect direction as depicted on page 6. in the correct direction as depicted on
page 6.
b) See #4a and 4b. b) See #4a and 4b.

Cat. No. 01018946 Diagnostics 19

Schematics

Operation of SV2—Three-Way Solenoid Valve

3 3
De-Ener- Energized
gized
Port 1 P V
Port 2 V V

2 1 2 1 Port 3 P P

De-Energized Energized

Operation of SV3—Four-Way Solenoid Valve

A De-Energized B A Energized B De-Ener- Energized
gized
Port P P P
Port A P V
Port B V P
Port EA V V
EA P EB EA P EB
Port EB V V

SV2

SV3

3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 2 2

1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5
Green

Green

Green
White

White

White
Black

Black

Black
Red

Red

Red

Aux #1 Aux #2 Aux #1 Aux #2 Aux #1 Aux #2

AUX2 OUT AUX3 OUT AUX2 OUT AUX3 OUT AUX2 OUT AUX3 OUT

Softener #1 Softener #2 Softener #3

120 To
24VAC
Plug In
Transformer

Figure 13. Wiring Schematic.

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 Parts List

Brine Reclaim Controller—01018947

2 PLCS 16 PLCS
19 18 17 6 PLCS

4 PLCS 21 22 4 PLCS

20 7
5
2 PLCS 9

1 2

3
3 PLCS
6
16 4 PLCS
5 4
8
11 4 PLCS
14 3 PLCS
10

13 3 PLCS

12 15
3 PLCS

Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Notes

1 A0465024 3 way solenoid valve 1 ASCO Catalog #8320G041
2 01018940 4 way solenoid valve 1 ASCO Catalog #8345G001
3 Elbow 1/4T x 1/8 NPTE PI 3 John Guest fitting (taped, 3 way sole-
noid valve)
4 Adapt 1/4 Stem x 1/4 NPTE PI 4 John Guest fitting (4 way solenoid valve)
6 Elbow 1/4T PI 4 John Guest fitting (4 way solenoid valve)
7 Adapt 1/4T x 1/8 NPTE PI 1 John Guest fitting (4 way solenoid valve)
8 Enclosure, mach. 1
9 Nipple Stl Galv 0.5" NPS Chase 2 used to mount solenoid valves to
enclosure
10 24V Power Cord 1 power cord for transformer
11 Fitting Nylon Str Liq-Tight 0.375 NPS, 1 cord grip Heyco 4044
7/8"
12 Wire harness, MVP to relays 3 4-conductor cable
13 Fitting Nylon Str Liq-Tight 0.5 NPS, 7/8" 6 Cord Grip - Heyco 3231
14 Locknut Nylon 0.5" NPS 6 Nut for cord grip above, Heyco 8463
15 Cable tie 3
16 Sub Panel, mach. 1
17 01016156 Relay 24VAC 6 6 relays for the enclosure
18 Screw Tap #4-24 x 5/16" Pltd 16 screws to hold relays to subpanel
19 Wire harness - 3 connector 2 18 Ga, 30/10 stranded
20 Wire harness - 6 connector 1 18 Ga, 30/10 stranded
21 Screw Mach #10-32 x 3/8 Brass 4 Screws to mount subpanel to enclosure

Cat. No. 01018946 Parts List 21

 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Notes
22 Wire Terminal 3 Connector 4 Wago 222-413 connector
23 Decal, Front Cover 1
25 Plug Hole 7/8" 2 Heyco 2703
27 01018133 Transformer 1 24V wall mount transformer
28 01018946 Instruction manual 1

Solenoid Valves
Part No. Description
A2740006 Diaphragm Valve, 1" SAC
01002988 Diaphragm Valve, 1" SAO
00445981 Diaphragm Valve, 1-1/2" SAO
01019508 Diaphragm Valve, 1-1/2" SAC
01002991 Diaphragm Valve, 2-1/2" SAO

Expanding the Controller for a Fourth Softener

As mentioned earlier, the controller can be expanded to work with a 4th softener. Refer to the list below for the parts
needed. The controller sub-panel has pre-drilled holes w/screws for the relays. A 7/8” diameter hole will need to be drilled
into the enclosure to run the 4th interconnecting cable.
Part No. Description Qty Suggested Supplier
01016156 Relay 24V 2
Cord Grip Fitting – for 7/8” hole (1/2” conduit). 2 McMaster-Carr #7489K
Interconnecting Cable - 18 Ga - 4 Conductor Wire
15 ft. McMaster-Carr #9936K18
18 Ga. 10/30 Tinned Copper stranding
Fully Insulated female quick-disconnect push-on ter-
7 McMaster-Carr #7243K112
minals for 3/16” width tab.

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 Appendix A

Use of Bruner Brine Tanks

Bruner Capacitrol Dry Salt Brine Makers
Older Bruner capacitrol brine makers use a dry salt type storage system with a slow filling brine valve. The brine valve
must be upgraded to the current Culligan ¾” brine valve (Part #01016388) to achieve higher flows. This type of brine
system has holes and adjustment plugs on the side of the brine well. The location of the holes and plugs determine the
volume of brine educted from the brine tank, thereby controlling the salt dosage. Set the salt dosage in the brinemaker
per the instructions below. Set the brine valve float height so that when the brine tank is refilled, the water level in the
brine tank is between 1” and 1-1/4” above the salt platform to provide proper contact of water and brine. Set the cycle 2B
time (brine reclaim) to allow adequate time for the brine tank to refill to the level where the brine valve float shuts off the
water flow to the brine tank. Use the cycle 2B time from the charts as a starting point and adjust the time from there.

Adjusting The Capacitrol Brinemaker Salt Dosage

There are four holes in the side of the brine well. The upper most hole is an equalization hole and must be left open at all
times. The remaining bottom three holes are used for setting the salt dosage for the system (see illustration). The tank
has three salt settings, Maximum (15 lb/cu.ft), Reduced (10 lbs/cu.ft), and Minimum (6 lbs/cu.ft). Two plugs were origi-
nally supplied with this type of brinemaker. Salt dosage adjustment is made by using the plugs and holes in the following
manner:

Maximum Salting 15 lbs./ft3

Equalization Hole Open
Top Hole Plugged
Middle Hole Plugged
Bottom Hole Open
Reduced Salting 10 lbs./ft3
Equalization Hole Open
Top Hole Plugged
Middle Hole Open
Bottom Hole Plugged
Minimum Salting 6 lbs./ft3
Equalization Hole Open
Top Hole Open
Middle Hole Plugged
Bottom Hole Plugged

Cat. No. 01018946 Appendix A 23

Calibration Worksheet
Worksheet
Date of calibration: _____________________
Calibration Worksheet Instruction
Softener inlet pressure: _________________
1. Record data points for ELAPSED TIME and BRINE
CONCENTRATION. AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B duration: ____________
2. Plot and connect the points on the graph provided.
Salt Dosage: __________________ Lbs/ft3
3. Using the Example of Salinity at Drain chart, indicate
the end of brine withdrawal (air check) on the time
line and graph.
4. Indicate the end of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A and beginning of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B on the time line and graph.
5. Indicate the end of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B and beginning of SLOW RINSE/Cycle 2C on the time line and graph.
6. If desired, modify the programmed time of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A to position the width of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B
on “ideal” points of the brine curve.
7. of
Start Elapsed Time For Cy-
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
cles 2A, 2B & 2C
Cycle Brine Concentration
2A at Drain

26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72

Brine Concentration
50

45
Salometer Brine Concentration

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72

Elapsed Time in Minutes for Cycles 2A, 2B and 2C (AUX2 OUT, AUX3 OUT, SLOW RINSE)
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 Calibration Worksheet
Worksheet
Date of calibration: _____________________
Calibration Worksheet Instruction
Softener inlet pressure: _________________
1. Record data points for ELAPSED TIME and BRINE
CONCENTRATION. AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B duration: ____________
2. Plot and connect the points on the graph provided.
Salt Dosage: __________________ Lbs/ft3
3. Using the Example of Salinity at Drain chart, indicate
the end of brine withdrawal (air check) on the time
line and graph.
4. Indicate the end of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A and beginning of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B on the time line and graph.
5. Indicate the end of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B and beginning of SLOW RINSE/Cycle 2C on the time line and graph.
6. If desired, modify the programmed time of AUX2 OUT/Cycle 2A to position the width of AUX3 OUT/Cycle 2B
on “ideal” points of the brine curve.
7. of
Start Elapsed Time For Cy-
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
cles 2A, 2B & 2C
Cycle Brine Concentration
2A at Drain

26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

50 52 54 56 58 60 62 64 66 68 70 72

Brine Concentration
50

45
Salometer Brine Concentration

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72

Elapsed Time in Minutes for Cycles 2A, 2B and 2C (AUX2 OUT, AUX3 OUT, SLOW RINSE)
Cat. No. 01018946 Calibration Worksheet 25
Index
Symbols G R
2A 3, 14 GBE Brine Reclaim Controller Reduced Salting 23
2B 3, 14 Setup 14 regeneration cycle 3
2C 3, 14 GBE™ controller 2
S
A H
SAC 5
Advanced Calibration 16 Hi-Flo® 3e Brine Reclaim Valve salinity at drain 16
AUX2 OUT 3, 14, 17, 19, 24 and Tube Installation 8 salometer 16
AUX3 Activated 4 Hi-Flo® 3e Softeners 7 SAO 5
AUX3 OUT 3, 14, 17, 19, 24 Hi-Flo® 22 Brine Reclaim Valve Setup, GBE Brine Reclaim Con-
AUX OUT2 6 and Tube Installation 9 troller 14
AUX OUT3 6 Hi-Flo® 50 with Multi-Port Brine Slow Rinse 4
Reclaim Valve and Tube SLOW RINSE 3
B Installation 11 Solenoid Valves 22
brine discharge curve 16 Hi-Flo® 50 with Multi-port Valve 7 solenoid valve SV2 3
Brine Draw 3 Hi-Flo® 50 with Valve Harness solenoid valve SV3 3
Brine Line Check Valve 7 Brine Reclaim Valve and Spring Assist Closed 5
Brinemaker Salt Dosage 23 Tube Installation 12 Spring Assist Open 5
Brine Reclaim 4 Hi-Flo® 50 with Valve Nest 7 strain relief connector 6
Brine Reclaim Controller 2, 21 Hi-Flo® 55e Brine Reclaim Valve
and Tube Installation 13 T
Brine Refil Valve 7
Bruner Brine Tanks 23 I Theory of Operation 3
brunermatic valve 7 Three-Way Solenoid Valve 20
Installation 5 Troubleshooting Guide 19
C Installation, CSM® Brine Reclaim
Valve and Tube 10 W
Calibration Worksheet 17, 24, 25
Capacitrol 23 Installation, Hi-Flo® 3e Brine Re- Wiring 6
controller 2 claim Valve and Tube 8
Controller Kit 2 Installation, Hi-Flo® 22 Brine Re-
Controller Programming 14 claim Valve and Tube 9
CSM® Brine Reclaim Valve and Installation, Hi-Flo® 50 with Multi-
Tube Installation 10 Port Brine Reclaim Valve
CSM Softeners 7 and Tube 11
Cycle 2A 14, 17, 19, 24 Installation, Hi-Flo® 50 with Valve
Cycle 2B 17, 19, 24 Harness Brine Reclaim
Valve and Tube 12
D Installation, Hi-Flo® 55e Brine Re-
claim Valve and Tube 13
Diagnostics 19
Diaphragm Kits 2 M
diaphragm valve DV1 3
DIP switch 5 Maximum Salting 23
Dry Salt Brine Makers 23 Minimum Salting 23
MVP™ controller 2
E MVP™ controller circuit board 5

Expanding the Controller 22 O

F Operation of SV 20

Fourth Softener 22 P
Four-Way Solenoid Valve 20
Pre-Installation 5

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