Cat. No.

M001-53
Rev. 03 – 9/2002

HI-FLO 6
HI-FLO 9
TWIN HI-FLO 6
TWIN HI-FLO 9
Filters

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TECHNICAL MANUAL

Culligan reserves the right to change any technical or design specifications

CULLIGAN ITALIANA S.p.A. - Via Gandolfi, 6 - 40057 Cadriano di Granarolo E. BO (ITALY) –
Phone +39/0516017111 – Telefax +39/051765602

Quality System Certified according to UNI EN ISO 9001 Norm

This manual is intended for the Staff specifically appointed to install
and/or operate and/or repair the Culligan systems. Work by unauthorised
staff, or not in accordance with the instructions in the manual, will
relieve Culligan of all liability for the possible consequences.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• All handling, maintenance and repair of systems must be carried out by suitably trained staff.

• The room which is to house the systems, the accessory material and the consumable products must
comply with the safety, use and storage requirements envisaged by the regulations in force.

• The water produced by each device must be used for the specific purpose for which it was
intended. Culligan is not liable for the consequences of improper use of the water produced by its
equipment.

• All system malfunctions must be reported to the Culligan Service Centre immediately. Culligan is
not liable for the consequences of protracted use of a system on which malfunctions have
occurred.

• Where necessary, chemicals must be selected, dosed and handled by professional qualified staff,
in accordance with the Culligan instructions and the Safety Technical Information.

• The system must be disconnected from the electricity and water supplies during all maintenance or
repair operations.

• Waste or consumable materials from water treatment systems must be disposed of in accordance
with the regulations in force.
 HI-FLO 6
HI-FLO 9
TWIN HI-FLO 6
TWIN HI-FLO 9
Filters

INDEX

- Principles of Operation Page 1

- Limitation of Filtering Processes “ 3
- Standard Installation Lay-outs and dimensions “ 7, 9, 12
- Tanks Legs Positioning “ 8, 10, 11
- Technical Characteristics “ 14-18
- Filtering Minerals “ 18-19
- Preparatory Instructions “ 20
- Installation Instructions “ 28
- Start-up Instructions “ 29
- Trouble Shooting Chart “ 30, 31

Principles of Operation
GENERAL
Automatic Hi-Flo and TWIN Filters are
controlled by diaphragm valves opening and
closing singly to direct the water flow during
service and backwash steps. A timer
activates a pilot valve which opens and
closes the diaphragm valves. Whenever the
water (or the air) delivered by the pilot valve
exerts pressure on a diaphragm valve, the
diaphragm valve closes. When there is no
pressure, the diaphragm valve opens.
During the service step, the raw water goes
through the filtering layers in a downflow
direction and undesirable matter is retained.
When a certain pressure drop has been built
or when undesirable matter appears in the
effluent, the filter undergoes a cleansing cycle
both in the upflow and downflow directions.
During the upflow rinse, or backwash, the
water flows through the filtering layers and
carries to waste all undesirable matter. During
the downflow rinse, or conditioning rinse, the
water flows through the filtering layers,
removes any residual impurities and pre-
conditions the filter bed before service. Both
backwash and downflow rinse rates are
controlled by automatic flow controls.
Backwash is automatically started by an
electronic programmer, at any time of the day
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HI-FLO 6
HI-FLO 9
Twin HI-FLO 6
Twin HI-FLO 9
Filters
or night, on any day of the week. It can also
be started manually and the filter will
automatically resume service at the end of
backwash step.
All models, up to 48”, feature the hydraulic
harness in Noryl PVC. Starting from 60” the
harness is in cast iron, with epoxy coating.
Culligan Hi-Flo and TWIN Filters cover any
requirements for mechanical filtration and for
chemico-physical filtration obtained by means
of filtering layers. The processes employed in
Hi-Flo and TWIN Filters are:
• Filtr-Cleer, to remove any kind of turbidity
and Iron;
• Cullar, to remove undesirable colours,
odours and taste;
• Cullsorb, to remove Iron and Manganese
by means of Potassium Permanganate
Injection;
• Cullneu, to neutralise acid water.
• Super Iron, to remove Iron and
Manganese, by dosing chlorine-compound
chemicals or air.
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FILTR-CLEER (UF)
Filtr-Cleer Process - Two minerals of
different granule size are arranged in layers
in such a way that the layer of the largest
particle size mineral is at the top (see Figure
No. 1). The raw water passes through the
filter bed in a downflow direction and
gradually distributes the turbidity throughout
the filtering mass.
The Culligan Filtr-Cleer process is based on a
physical and chemical phenomenon of
contact flocculation originated by the electro-
chemical contribution, by the filtering mineral
and by the destabilisation of the repelling
forces that prevent dispersed solids from
aggregating into particles apt to be filtered.
The combined action of the forces involved
increases the size of the suspended solids
which strongly adhere to the filtering mineral.
Also the chemical usually employed for
disinfection, such as Sodium hypochlorite,
contributes to the destabilisation of
suspended particles improving their suitability
for filtering.
The special features of the Filtr-Cleer filtration
technique make it suitable for removing Iron,
Manganese and the other substances which,
although originally dissolved, become
insoluble as a result of the reactions caused
by the oxidising chemicals used for
disinfection.
The Filtr-Cleer process makes backwash
extraordinarily efficient because the moderate
depth of the single layers and the progressive
enlargement of the interstitial space from the
lower to the upper layers allow the total
removal of turbidity from filtering beds.
Filtr-Cleer Filtering Minerals - These are two:
• Cullcite, a special kind of anthracite;
• Cullsan, a specially selected silica sand.
CULLAR (UR)
The Cullar activated carbon is a mineral
having a huge surface in relation to its unit
weight: hundreds of square metres to one
gram. This huge surface mainly consists of
the interior of the infinitesimal pores of the
carbon.
Thanks to a number of surface reactions,
Cullar has the capacity of removing Chlorine,
which is the cause of unpleasant odours and
taste, from the water.
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It also adsorbs organic molecules, the cause
of both undesired colours and taste, by
confining them into the micropores. A
supporting bed of very small granule size
retains the suspended matter and protects
the activated carbon from the turbidity of the
raw water in the backwash step. See Figure
No. 1. The required frequency for backwash
mainly depends on the primary function of the
filter itself.
In the case of micropollutants removal the
frequency must be very low thus taking
particular care in the previous decrease of
suspended matters.
Backwash is automatically started by an
electronic programmer, at any time of the day
or night, on any day of the week. It can also
be started manually and the filter will
automatically resume service at the end of
backwash step.
Cullar Filtering Minerals - These are two:
• Cullar, an activated carbon;
• Cullsan, a specially selected silica sand.
CULLSORB (UB)
Fer-ox Filtration Technique - Iron and
Manganese, originally dissolved in water, can
be filtered if they are made insoluble by
oxidisation. This chemical reaction, however,
is not very quick, especially for Manganese.
Besides, the technique commonly used calls
for special care and the rigorous respect of
fairly long reaction times.
The Cullsorb mineral, on the contrary, exerts
a catalyst action which on one side speeds up
the oxidisation of Iron and Manganese by the
Potassium permanganate used and on the
other side oxidises and renders insoluble any
excess Potassium permanganate.
Backwash is automatically started by an
electronic programmer, at any time of the day
or night, on any day of the week. It can also
be started manually and the filter will
automatically resume service at the end of
backwash step.
Cullsorb Filtering Minerals - These are two:
• Cullcite, clogging-proof mineral, Anthracite
based.
• Cullsorb B, mineral catalyst activated by
Potassium permanganate.
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Figure No. 1
Key: A: SERVICE B: BACKWASH
CULLNEU (UU)
Some water is naturally acid because of the
contents of free carbon dioxide (carbonic
acid). The Cullneu mineral has the property of
reacting to the water acidity. It forms a neutral
salt (bicarbonate) raising the water to over pH
7 thus removing its natural acidity.
The Cullneu mineral slowly dissolves in
water. The mineral consumption is very low
and depends on the degree of the acidity
contained in water. Backwash is automatically
started by an electronic programmer, at any
time of the day or night, on any day of the
week. It can also be started manually and the
filter will automatically resume service at the
end of backwash step.
Cullneu Filtering Mineral - This is a special
compound of and Carbonate Calcium and
Magnesium.
SUPER IRON (UFP)
This is a specific mineral, allowing Iron and
Manganese removal without any
Permanganate dosing. The filtering bed,
consisting of minerals with different specific
weight and bulk size, has a catalytic effect,
which is reactivated by means of an injection
of oxydizing chemical, if possible on a
continuous basis. Another possible oxidizing
agent is compressed air.
At the end of the filtration cicle, the unit
carries out the rinse, which is effected by
employing raw water.
The minerals employed in Super-Iron filters
are:
• Cullcite, anthracite based mineral with
anti-clogging action
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Arrangement of Minerals
C: FILTERING BED D: UNDERDRAIN
• Cullsorb M, catalytic mineral reactivated
by means of Chlorine-based compounds
or by air
• Cullsan, selected Silica sand
Limitation of Filtering Processes
FILTR-CLEER
Standard service flow rates should be
selected on the basis of the quality and
quantity of the suspended solids present in
the raw water. Table Nos 5-6-7-8 shows the
indicative velocities referred to an average
water. For a better understanding, please
refer to the following considerations:
Nature of Turbidity - The turbidity should be
mainly non-colloidal. In fact, if turbidity is
mainly colloidal, this condition should
increase the possibility of self-flocculation
resulting in a leakage of colloidal particles.
The extent of this leakage is in a direct
relation to the particles concentration and it
should require the addition of coagulating
aids.
Quantity of Suspended Substances - The
real service time of a filter or the time during
which the filtered water quality is maintained
within requirements is called the filtration
cycle. The rate and concentration of
suspended solids affect each other in an
inversely proportional relation. In other words,
when the concentration of the suspended
solids increases, the filtration velocity must be
decreased.
Service - The good operation of filters is
favoured by the continuity of service. Sudden
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variations of rate or frequent stops in
operation usually cause the leakage of
previously filtered solids. The amount and
extent of this leakage depend on the progress
stage of the filtering process and on the
frequency of cycle stops. The more advanced
the filtration process and the more frequent
the interruptions, the higher the leakage
extent and amount.
Disinfection of Water - The organic matter
held by minerals favours the growth of algae
and bed packing thus reducing the efficiency
of backwash. A previous disinfection of water
(with Sodium hypochlorite, for example) is
therefore recommended also to improve the
quality of the filtered water. Whenever
disinfecting chemicals in the effluent are
undesirable, the same result can be attained
by injecting a higher chemical dose at
backwash.
Use of Coagulating Chemicals - Whenever
the concentration of colloidal matter is high,
coagulating chemicals should be employed to
favour spontaneous flocculation. The choice
and dosage of chemicals should be such as
to prevent excess pressure drop and
dispersion phenomena.
Removal of Iron - The Iron removal process
is effected by the phenomenon of electro-
chemical self-flocculation. Such is the reason
why Iron filtration is much more dependent on
the variations in velocity, interruptions of the
filtration cycle, chemical characteristics of the
water and nature of the Iron contained.
Turbidity and Suspended Solids - Both
terms indicate the presence of undissolved
matter in the water, although describing it
from a different approach. The terms
suspended solids or suspended matter
indicate the quantity by weight of previously
filtered particles according to a certain
method.
The measurement of turbidity is, on the
contrary, linked to the optical phenomenon of
light absorption or light deviation caused by
the particles themselves and governed by
well defined laws of physics. The two
measurements are therefore mutually
dependent but they are only roughly
comparable.
Both should be considered for the accurate
sizing of filters and their application.
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SUMMARY OF APPLICABLE FLOW RATES
Maximum Flow Rate
The Iron in the water is no more than 0.5 mg/l
When the water contains a limited amount of
turbidity (up to 10 mg/l as suspended solids)
consisting of large-size inert particles and no
colloids in hard water of constant quality, pre-
treatment with flocculating chemicals is not
advisable. A disinfection by oxidising means is
otherwise recommended.
Average Flow Rate
The Iron in the water is no more than 1 mg/l.
When the raw water is hard, of almost
constant quality, and contains a considerable
amount of turbidity (from 10 to 30 mg/l as
suspended solids) consisting of large size
inert particles and no colloids. Pre-treatment
with flocculating chemicals is advised only if
water quality improvement is required or if
there is colloidal matter. Previous disinfection
by oxidising products is recommended.
Minimum Flow Rate
The Iron in the water is more than 1.5 mg/l.
When the raw water contains non-organic
colloids and the turbidity of a varied nature is
of 30 mg/l as suspended solids, pre-treatment
with flocculating chemicals is necessary to
improve the water quality. A disinfection by
oxidising means is necessary.
CULLAR
The various service flow rates depend on the
chemico-organoleptic conditions of the raw
water and on the main function assigned to
the activated carbon.
Chlorine Removal - The Cullar activated
carbon is specially suitable for removing
excess Chlorine. In order to maintain the
carbon in good conditions the Chlorine
concentration should not be more than 3-4
mg/l. In presence of combined Chlorine it is
necessary to work at minimum flow rate.
Operation at maximum flow rate is possible
only in case of free Chlorine being not higher
than 1 mg/l.
Removal of Organic Substances - The size
and location of micropores in the Cullar carbon
make this activated carbon very efficient in
removing the organic macromolecules that
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give rise to unpleasant colours, odours and
taste. Owing to the slowness of the adsorption
reactions, the removal of organic matter
requires the use of the lowest flow rates. If on
the contrary there is a need to reduce the total
concentration of organic substances besides
the above ones, Culligan can suggest the most
suitable technical solution and flow rates for
each specific problem also considering the
competition of dechlorination and adsorbing
reactions.
Turbidity - The granular nature of the Cullar
carbon makes it suitable for use as a
mechanical filtration medium. This function,
however, reduces the capacity of the mineral
to remove Chlorine (adsorption) and is
therefore to avoid.
Disinfection - Since Cullar removes
disinfecting chemicals from the water, it is
important that the filter be not left idle and with
wet mineral for a long time, to prevent all the
risks connected to the lack of disinfectants
(increase of polluting agents inside the
minerals).
For the same reason, a backwash with
chlorinated water is advisable, every 1-2 days.
Pre-treatment - The life of Cullar as
dechlorinator is prolonged if all the substances
reducing the water surface activity (suspended
substances, fats, oils, etc.) as well as polluting
agents (high concentration of organic
substances and bacteria colonies) are
removed in advance.
CULLSORB
Theoretically, the continuous dosage of
Potassium permanganate should be
proportioned to the concentrations of Iron and
Manganese in the water. The ratio is as
follows:
- 0.75 ppm of KMnO4 for each ppm of Fe
- 2 ppm of KMnO4 for each ppm of Mn.
In actual practice the dosage is therefore
empirically adjusted so as to confer a slight
pink colour to the feed water.
- PRE-CHLORINATION and other specific
treatments (degassing, oil removal, etc.)
are mandatory when in water there are
Hydrogen sulphide, methane, oil, fats, free
Carbon dioxide, high concentration of
organic substances and the pH value is
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less than 7.
The applicable flow rates are as follows:
- MAXIMUM FLOW RATE - Either when
water contains only Iron and
Manganese as impurities and in such
concentration as to require a total
dosage of less than 2 ppm of Potassium
permanganate or when the water,
although originally containing polluting
elements, has undergone suitable pre-
treatment.
- MINIMUM FLOW RATE - Either when
there is no pre-chlorination or when the
water, although having no other
impurities, calls for a dosage of
Potassium permanganate higher than 2
ppm. Very high contents of Iron and
Manganese (more than 4-5 ppm in total)
may require special engineering.
CULLNEU
The service flow rate is to be considered for
acid raw water having a pH higher than 5,
hardness degree between 5 and 15°f, and
either continuous or discontinuous service.
The Cullneu process is not recommended
when the raw water has more than 15°f of
hardness and delivery to service is
discontinuous since an idle filter is a
favourable environment for Calcium
carbonate precipitation which leads to
packing of the filtering bed. When the filter
bed is packed and yet the acid water has
none of the characteristics described above,
packing is to be accounted for by other
causes such as high room temperature as
compared with water temperature, Total
Dissolved Solids consisting of Calcium
bicarbonate, etc.. The difficulty can be
avoided by having more frequent
backwashing and, in some cases, by
increasing backwash flow rates.
SUPER IRON
The injection of oxydizing reagents is aimed
to reactivate the catalytic effect of the
Cullsorb M.
As previously said, it is preferable to inject the
oxydizing chemical in a continuous way.
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This would also provide for a disinfection of
the water and avoid the danger of biologic
growths on the mineral itself.
When the raw water quality permits it (little
concentration of Manganese, Ammonia,
Nitrites, Organic Substances and Hydrogen
Sulphides), or when no water chlorination is
needed, the oxydation may be carried out by
air. The disinfection ot the filtering material ,
in this case, should be done during the
backwash.
- MAXIMUM FLOW RATE: when raw water
contains only low concentrations of Iron
and Manganese to be removed.
- MINIMUM FLOW RATE when no
continuous dosing of chlorine- compounds
chemicals is carried out, or whenever the
a.m. substances are present, and Iron and
Mangenese concentration is higher than
1 ppm.

Table No. 1 (refer to Figura No. 2) - HI-FLO 9 Noryl PVC - DIMENSIONS

A* B* C D E F G H L M N P Suggested Max
dia. dia. ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ dia. ♣ Depth Flow
IN Drain IN OUT IN OUT of Rate of
Model OUT Sump Drain
Drain **
“ “ mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm m3/h
UF 20 7.9
UR 20 3.4
UB 20 1½ 423 306 363 1158 279 735 669 500 1950 114 710 400 4.5
UU 20 7.9
UFP 20 7.9
UF 24 10.9
UR 24 4.5
UB 24 1½ 473 306 363 1158 279 835 669 600 1985 114 710 400 6.8
UU 24 10.9
UFP 24 10.9
UF 30 15.9
UR 30 6.8
UB 30 1½ 548 306 363 1158 279 985 669 750 2050 114 765 400 10.9
UU 30 15.9
UFP 30 15.9
UF 36 27.3
UR 36 10.9
UB 36 2 668 362 433 1158 326 1215 795 950 2131 142 975 400 18.3
UU 36 27.3
UFP 36 27.3
UF 48 2½ x2x2½ 764 385 468 338 1436 854 166 40.9
UR 48 18.2
2 793 362 433 326 1465 795 142
UB 48 1158 1200 2235 1258 400 30.0
UU 48 40.9
2½ x2x2½ 764 385 468 338 1436 854 166
UFP 48 40.9

* The diameters (A) refer only to filters connections and do not apply to connections to pipe network.
Connections: inlet = female; outlet = male. For Models UF-UU-UFP 48 inlet = DN 75 female; outlet = DN 65
male.
♣ These dimensions may vary ± 2%.
** The drain collector should be sized according to the mentioned flow rates.
♦ Side-shell: mm 1495.
Note:
- Operating Pressure: min. 1.5 bar, max. 7 bar.
- Power Supply: 230-110-24V - 50-60Hz.

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Figure No. 2 HI-FLO 9 Filters – Noryl PVC – STANDARD INSTALLATION LAY-OUTS

Note: parts shown in gray are not included in Culligan standard supply. Dimensions of drain sump must be sized
in accordance to outlet flow rate of equipment drain.

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 LEGS POSITIONING (ref. to Figure No. 2)
20”-24”-30”-36” Models 48” Models

A B C D E F G H L M No. of
HI-FLO 9
Model dia. dia. dia. Legs
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
UF 20
UR 20
UB 20 500 437 40 16 60 378.3 120 218.5 327.6 250 3
UU 20
UFP 20
UF 24
UR 24
UB 24 600 527 50 16 60 456.4 120 263.5 395.6 298.5 3
UU 24
UFP 24
UF 30
UR 30
UB 30 750 667 60 16 60 577.6 120 333.5 500.2 375 3
UU 30
UFP 30
UF 36
UR 36
UB 36 950 849 70 16 60 735.3 120 424.5 636.8 475 3
UU 36
UFP 36
UF 48
UR 48
UB 48 1200 1056 98.5 16 80 746 90 373 - 600 4
UU 48
UFP 48

These dimensions may vary ± 2%.

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 Figure No. 3 Flanged HI-FLO 6, 9 - Cast Iron Epoxy Filters
STANDARD INSTALLATION LAY-OUTS

Note: parts shown in gray are not included in Culligan standard supply.
Dimensions of drain sump must be sized in accordance to outlet flow rate
of equipment drain.
Table No. 2 (refer to Figure No. 3) HI-FLO 6, 9 Flanged Filters - DIMENSIONS
A * dia. B C D E F G H L M Suggested — Max
HI-FLO HI-FLO IN/OUT ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ Depth Flow Rate
6 9 Drain ♦ of of Drain
“ HI-FLO Sump HI-FLO
dia. 6 9 6 9
Model mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm m3/h
UF 60* UF 60# 2700 61.3 77
UR 60* UFP 60# 2700 27.3 27.3
DN 80 (3”) 905 540 630 540 990 415 1760 1500 2200 600
UB 60* UR 60# - 40.9 -
UU 60* - - 61.3 -
UF 72* UF 72#
DN 100 (4”) 1090 650 780 500 970 490 2150 2782 90.8 118
UFP 72#
UR 72* UR 72# 1800 2282 2782 600 40.9 40.9
UB 72* - DN 80 (3”) 1050 540 630 540 990 415 2100 - 61.3 -
UU 72* - 90.8 -
UF 84* UF 84# 3090 129.4 159
UR 84* UFP 84# 3090 52.2 52.2
DN 100 (4”) 1240 650 780 500 970 490 2450 2100 2340 1000
UB 84* UR 84# - 86 -
UU 84* - 129.4 -
UF 90* UF 90§ 3100 147.4 190
UR 90* UFP 90§ 3100 65 61.8
DN 100 (4”) 1335 650 780 520 990 490 2630 2300 2350 1000
UB 90* UR 90§ - 102 -
UU 90* - - 147.7 -
UF 100* UF 100§
DN 150 (6”) 1510 920 1115 610 1110 695 2950 2614 3364 174.9 218
UFP 100§
UR 100* UR 100§ 2500 3314 1000 79.5 79.5
UB 100* - DN 100 (4”) 1440 650 780 500 970 490 2850 2564 - 114 -
UU 100* - - 174.9 -
UF 120* UF 120§ 250 250
3600
UR 120* UFP 120§ 114 114
DN 150 (6”) 1840 915 1160 655 1155 710 3490 3000 2890 1000
UB 120* UR 120§ - 159 -
UU 120* - - 250 -
* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network. Flanges
are UNI 2278 (DIN 2576).
♣ These dimensions may vary ± 2%.
♦ Including Flow Control.
— The drain collector should be sized according to the mentioned flow rates.
Note: - Side-shell: * = mm 1000; # = mm 1500; § = mm 1750
- Power Supply: 230-110-24V – 50-60Hz.

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 LEGS POSITIONING FOR FLANGED MODELS (refer to Figure No. 3)

HI-FLO 6 UF-UR-UB-UU 60, 72, 84, 90, 100 Models HI-FLO 6 UF-UR-UB-UU 120 Models
HI-FLO 9 UF-UR-UFP 60, 72, 84, 90, 100 Models HI-FLO 9 UF-UR-UFP 120 Models

A B C D E F G H L M No.
HI-FLO 6 HI-FLO 9
dia. dia. dia. of
Model Model
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Legs
UF 60 UF 60
UR 60 UR 60
1500 1360 220 20 120 962 90 481 962 750 4
UB 60 UFP 60
UU 60
UF 72 UF 72
UR 72 UR 72
1800 1660 220 20 120 1174 90 587 1174 900 4
UB 72 UFP 72
UU 72
UF 84 UF 84
UR 84 UR 84
2100 1960 220 20 120 1386 90 693 1386 1050 4
UB 84 UFP 84
UU 84
UF 90 UF 90
UR 90 UR 90
2300 2160 220 20 120 1528 90 764 1528 1150 4
UB 90 UFP 90
UU 90
UF 100 UF 100
UR 100 UR 100
2500 2360 220 20 120 1669 90 835 1670 1250 4
UB 100 UFP100
UU 100
UF 120 UF 120
UR 120 UR 120
3000 2800 300 20 180 1980 90 990 1980 1500 4
UB 120 UFP120
UU 120
These dimensions may vary ± 2%.

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 LEGS POSITIONING for Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 (refer to Figure No. 4)

Twin A B C D E F G H L M No.
HI-FLO 6, 9 dia. dia. dia. of
Model mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Legs
UF 260
UR 260 1500 1170 210 16 170 827 90 413.5 827 1800 8
UB 260
UF 272
UR 272 1800 1360 250 20 208 962 90 481 962 2100 8
UB 272
UF 284
UR 284 2100 1630 250 20 208 1152 90 576 1152 2480 8
UB 284
UF 290
UR 290 2300 1780 300 20 247.5 1258 90 629 1258 2680 8
UB 290
UF 2100
UR 2100 2500 1920 300 20 248 1357 90 678.5 1357 2800 8
UB 2100
UF 2120
UR 2120 3000 2320 350 24 283 1640 90 820 1640 3400 8
UB 2120
These dimensions may vary ± 2%.

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Figure No. 4 Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 Mod. UF-UR-UB 260, 272, 284, 290, 2100, 2120
STANDARD INSTALLATION LAY-OUTS

Note: Parts shown in gray are not included in Culligan standard supply. Dimensions of drain sump must be sized
in accordance to outlet flow rate of equipment drain.

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 Table No. 3 (refer to Figure No. 4) Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 Filters Dimensions
Cat. N. M001-53- – Rev.03-9/2002

A* B C D E F G H L M N P R S T Suggested ** Max.
IN/OUT ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ ♣ Drain Drain ♣ ♣ ♣ Depth Flow Rate
Twin
dia. ♥ (BW) (CR) of to Drain
Twin Twin dia. dia. Sump
Hi-Flo 6 Hi-Flo 9 Hi-Flo 6 Hi-Flo 9 Hi-Flo 6 Hi-Flo 9 Twin
Model DN DN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Hi-Flo 6 Hi-Flo 9
UF 260 UF 260 100 100 79.5 81.8
UR 260 UR 260 100 100 1020 1865 250 580 1520 245 1880 3300 2140 2610 DN 100 DN 100 1800 1500 590 715 45.4 45.4
UB 260 - 100 - 45.4 -
UF 272 UF 272 100 100 118 118
UR 272 UR 272 100 100 1100 1865 330 580 1520 325 2110 3900 2260 2760 DN 100 DN 100 2100 1800 735 785 68 65-4
UB 272 - 100 - 65.4 -
UF 284 UF 284 100 150 159 159
HI-FLO 6, 9 - Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 Filters

UR 284 UR 284 100 150 1200 1865 425 580 1520 90 2360 4580 2385 3135 DN 100 DN 100 2480 2100 800 1000 86.3 81.8
UB 284 - 100 - 86.3 -
UF 290 UF 290 100 150 191 191
UR 290 UR 290 100 150 1340 1865 570 580 1520 235 2600 4980 2460 3210 DN 100 DN 100 2680 2300 940 1000 100 100
UB 290 - 100 - 100 -
UF 2100 UF 2100 150 150 228 228
UR 2100 UR 2100 150 150 1535 2785 395 850 1850 395 2970 5300 2640 3390 DN 150 DN 100 2800 2500 1075 1000 118 118
UB 2100 - 150 - 118 -
UF 2120 UF 2120 150 150 286 286
UR 2120 UR 2120 150 150 1750 2785 600 850 1850 615 3395 6400 2845 3595 DN 150 DN 100 3400 3000 1240 1000 172.6 172.6
UB 2120 - 150 - 180 -

* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network. Flanges are UNI 2278 (DIN 2576).
♣ These dimensions may vary ± 2%.
♦ Side-shell: TWIN HI-FLO 6 = mm 1000. TWIN HI-FLO 9 = mm 1500 (260-272 models), mm 1750 (284-290-2100-2120 Models).
** The drain collector should be sized according to the mentioned flow rates.
- Power Supply: 230-110-24V – 50-60 Hz.
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Table No. 4 HI-FLO 9 – Noryl PVC Filters – TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Piping Max. Operating # #

IN/OUT FLOW RATES Pressure Pressure Operating Shipping
HI-FLO 9 dia. Loss Weight Weight
* Service (SR) Backwash Rinse **
min. max. (BW) (CR) max min. max.
Model “ m3/h m3/h gpm m3/h gpm m3/h bar bar bar kg kg

FILTR-CLEER (Torbidità)
UF 20 1½ 2 4.7 35 7.9 20 4.5 1 1.5 7 770 470
UF 24 1½ 2.8 6.7 48 10.9 30 6.8 1 1.5 7 1100 680
UF 30 1½ 4.5 11 70 15.9 48 10.9 1 1.5 7 1700 1030
UF 36 2 7 17 120 27.3 70 15.9 1 1.5 7 2980 1910
UF 48 • 2½ x2 11 27 180 40.9 120 27.3 1 1.5 7 4490 2790

CULLAR (Sapore – Odore – Colore)

UR 20 1½ 1.2 4.7 15 3.4 11 2.5 0.3 1.5 7 760 460
UR 24 1½ 2.8 6.7 20 4.5 15 3.4 0.3 1.5 7 1030 600
UR 30 1½ 4.5 11 30 6.8 25 5.7 0.3 1.5 7 1600 930
UR 36 2 7 17 48 10.9 40 9.1 0.3 1.5 7 2720 1650
UR 48 2 11 27 80 18.2 60 13.6 0.3 1.5 7 4100 2410

CULLSORB (Ferro e Manganese)

UB 20 1½ 1.5 3 20 4.5 11 2.5 0.8 1.5 7 800 495
UB 24 1½ 2.2 4.5 30 6.8 15 3.4 0.8 1.5 7 1070 645
UB 30 1½ 3.5 7 48 10.9 25 5.7 0.8 1.5 7 1690 1020
UB 36 2 5.5 11 80 18.3 40 9.1 0.8 1.5 7 2920 1845
UB 48 2 9 18 130 30.0 60 13.6 0.8 1.5 7 4470 2765

CULLNEU (Acidità)
UU 20 1½ - 3 35 7.9 20 4.5 0.5 1.5 7 830 530
UU 24 1½ - 4.5 48 10.9 30 6.8 0.5 1.5 7 1150 725
UU 30 1½ - 7 70 15.9 48 10.9 0.5 1.5 7 1780 1110
UU 36 2 - 11 120 27.3 70 15.9 0.5 1.5 7 3030 1955
UU 48 • 2½ x2 - 18 180 40.9 120 27.3 0.5 1.5 7 4785 3085

SUPER IRON (Ferro – Manganese)

UFP 20 1½ 1.5 3 35 7.9 20 4.5 0.5 1.5 7 770 470
UFP 24 1½ 2.2 4.5 48 10.9 30 6.8 0.5 1.5 7 1100 680
UFP 30 1½ 3.5 7 70 15.9 48 10.9 0.5 1.5 7 1700 1030
UFP 36 2 5.5 11 120 27.3 70 15.9 0.5 1.5 7 2980 1910
UFP 48 • 2½ x2 9 18 180 40.9 120 27.3 0.5 1.5 7 4490 2790
* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network.
** The figure indicates pressure drop with dirty filter (caused by filtering layers) and obtained by deducting
the figure indicated on “OUT” pressure gauge from the figure indicated on “IN” pressure gauge.
# Weights are approximate.
• Only for Models UF-UU-UFP 48, during backwash with operating pressure equal to 3 bar remove the BW
flow control; with operating pressure more than 3 bar the BW flow control must not be removed.

Notes: - Power Supply: 230-110-24V - 50-60Hz

- Installed Power: 10 W
- Temperature: 5 to 40°C.

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Table No. 5 HI-FLO 6 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Piping Max. Operating # #

IN/OUT FLOW RATES Pressure Pressure Operating Shipping
HI-FLO 6 Drin Loss Weight Weight
dia. Service (SR) Backwash Rinse **
* min. max. (BW) (CR) min. max.
Model “ m3/h m3/h gpm m3/h gpm m3/h bar bar bar kg kg

FILTR-CLEER (Turbidity)
UF 60 DN 80 (3”) 21.7 36.2 270 61.3 180 40.9 1 1.5 7 4640 3290
UF 72 DN 100 (4”) 31.2 52 400 90.8 260 59 1 1.5 5 6455 4655
UF 84 DN 100 (4”) 42.2 70.4 570 F 129.4 350 79.5 1 1.5 5 8325 5825
UF 90 DN 100 (4”) 49 81.6 650 F 147.7 420 95.5 1 1.5 5 12250 7250
UF 100 DN 150 (6”) 60.7 101.2 770 F 174.9 500 114 1 1.5 5 13445 9145
UF 120 DN 150 (6”) 87 145 1100 F 250 630 143 1 1.5 5 27000 15500

CULLAR (Taste – Odour – Colour)

UR 60 DN 80 (3”) 21.7 36.2 120 27.3 100 22.7 0.3 1.5 7 4395 2795
UR 72 DN 80 (3”) 31.2 52 180 40.9 144 32.7 0.3 1.5 5 6025 3875
UR 84 DN 100 (4”) 42.2 70.4 230 52.2 180 40.9 0.3 1.5 5 8190 5190
UR 90 DN 100 (4”) 49 81.6 288 65 220 50 0.3 1.5 6 11200 6080
UR 100 DN 100 (4”) 60.7 101.2 350 79.5 260 59 0.3 1.5 5 12250 7750
UR 120 DN 150 (6”) 87 145 500 114 380 86.3 0.3 1.5 5 25000 13400

CULLSORB (Iron and Manganese)

UB 60 DN 80 (3”) 15.9 22.7 180 40.9 100 22.7 0.8 1.5 7 4770 3210
UB 72 DN 80 (3”) 27.3 32.7 270 61.3 144 32.7 0.8 1.5 5 6490 4490
UB 84 DN 100 (4”) 36.3 40.9 378 86 180 40.9 0.8 1.5 5 8450 5920
UB 90 DN 100 (4”) 42.3 47 450 102 220 50 0.8 1.5 5 10040 7030
UB 100 DN 100 (4”) 52.2 59 500 F 114 260 59 0.8 1.5 5 12570 8570
UB 120 DN 150 (6”) 73.5 80 700 F 159 396 90 0.8 1.5 5 25000 13400

CULLNEU (Acidity)
UU 60 DN 80 (3”) - 22.7 270 61.3 180 40.9 0.5 1.5 7 4640 3290
UU 72 DN 80 (3”) - 32.7 400 90.8 260 59 0.5 1.5 5 6455 4655
UU 84 DN 100 (4”) - 40.9 570 F 129.4 350 79.5 0.5 1.5 5 8325 5825
UU 90 DN 100 (4”) - 47 650 F 147.7 420 95.5 0.5 1.5 5 12250 7250
UU 100 DN 100 (4”) - 59 770 F 174.9 500 114 0.5 1.5 5 13445 9145
UU 120 DN 150 (6”) - 80 1100 F 250 630 143 0.5 1.5 5 27000 15500

* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network
** The figure indicates pressure drop with dirty filter (caused by filtering layers) and obtained by deducing the
figure indicated on “OUT” pressure gauge from the figure indicated on “IN” pressure gauge.
# Weights are approximate.
F Flow Control fixed.

Notes: - Power Supply: 230V 50Hz - 24V 50Hz - 110V 60Hz.

- Installed Power: 10 W.
- Temperature: 5 to 40°C.

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Table No. 6 HI-FLO 9 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Piping Max. Operating # #

IN/OUT FLOW RATES Pressure Pressure Operating Shipping
HI-FLO 9 Drin Loss Weight Weight
dia. Service (SR) Backwash Rinse
*
Model dia. min. max (BW) (CR) **
* m3/h m3/h gpm m3/h gpm m3/h bar bar bar kg kg
FILTR-CLEER (Turbidity)
UF 60 DN 80 (3”) 17 42 340 F 77 180 40.9 1 1.5 7 5500 3800
UF 72 DN 100 (4”) 25 60 520 F 118 260 59 1 1.5 5 6400 5400
UF 84 DN 100 (4”) 32 80 700 F 159 350 79.5 1 1.5 5 10650 7700
UF 90 DN 100 (4”) 36 86 836 F 190 420 95.4 1 1.5 5 12450 9010
UF 100 DN 150 (6”) 49 117 960 F 218 500 114 1 1.5 5 16100 11700
UF 120 DN 150 (6”) 70 170 1100 F 250 630 143 1 1.5 5 32000 18800
CULLAR (Taste-Odour-Colour)
UR 60 DN 80 (3”) 17 42 120 27.3 100 22.7 0.3 1.5 7 4500 3350
UR 72 DN 80 (3”) 25 60 180 40.9 144 32.7 0.3 1.5 5 5550 4600
UR 84 DN 100 (4”) 32 80 230 52.2 180 40.9 0.3 1.5 5 8100 5900
UR 90 DN 100 (4”) 36 86 272 61.8 220 50 0.3 1.5 5 9800 7600
UR 100 DN 100 (4”) 49 117 350 79.5 260 59 0.3 1.5 5 11100 9400
UR 120 DN 150 (6”) 70 170 500 114 380 86.3 0.3 1.5 5 29000 15250
SUPER IRON (Iron - Manganese)
UFP 60 DN 80 (3”) 14 28 340 F 77 180 40.9 0.5 1.5 7 5500 3800
UFP 72 DN 80 (3”) 20 40 520 F 118 260 59 0.5 1.5 5 6400 5400
UFP 84 DN 100 (4”) 25 52 700 F 159 350 79.5 0.5 1.5 5 10650 7700
UFP 90 DN 100 (4”) 29 58 836 F 190 420 95.4 0.5 1.5 5 12450 9010
UFP 100 DN 150 (6”) 39 79 960 F 218 500 114 0.5 1.5 5 16100 11700
UFP 120 DN 150 (6”) 56 112 1100 F 250 630 143 0.5 1.5 5 32000 18800

* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network
** The figure indicates pressure drop with dirty filter (caused by filtering layers) and obtained by deducing the
figure indicated on “OUT” pressure gauge from the figure indicated on “IN” pressure gauge.
# Weights are approximate.
F Flow Control fixed.

Notes: - Power Supply: 230V 50Hz - 24V 50Hz - 110V 60Hz.

- Installed Power: 10 W.
- Temperature: 5 to 40°C.

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Table No. 7 Twin HI-FLO 6 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Twin Piping Max. Operating # #
HI-FLO 6 IN/OUT FLOW RATES Pressure Pressure Shipping Operating
Drain Service (SR) Backwash Rinse ** Weight Weight
*
min. max (BW) (CR) min. max.
Model m /h
3 m3/h gpm m3/h gpm m3/h bar bar bar kg kg
TWIN-CLEER (Turbidity)
UF 260 DN 100 (4”) 43.4 72.4 272 61.8 350 79.5 1 1.5 7 9300 6600
UF 272 DN 100 (4”) 62.4 104 400 90.8 520 F 118 1 1.5 5 12930 9350
UF 284 DN 150 (6”) 84.4 140.8 570 F 129.4 700 F 159 1 1.5 5 29600 11700
UF 290 DN 150 (6”) 98 163.8 650 F 150 836 F 191 1 1.5 5 24530 14550
UF 2100 DN 150 (6”) 121.4 202.4 770 F 174.9 1000 F 228 1 1.5 5 26900 18300
UF 2120 DN 150 (6”) 147 290 1100 F 250 1260 F 286 1 1.5 5 54000 31000
TWIN-CULLAR (Taste – Odour – Colour)
UR 260 DN 100 (4”) 43.4 72.4 128 29 200 45.4 0.3 1.5 7 8800 5600
UR 272 DN 100 (4”) 62.4 104 180 40.9 300 68 0.3 1.5 5 12070 7770
UR 284 DN 150 (6”) 84.4 140.8 230 52.2 380 86.3 0.3 1.5 5 16400 10400
UR 290 DN 150 (6”) 98 163.2 300 68 450 102 0.3 1.5 5 22420 12200
UR 2100 DN 150 (6”) 121.4 202.4 350 79.5 520 F 118 0.3 1.5 5 24530 15530
UR 2120 DN 150 (6”) 174 290 500 F 114 760 F 172.6 0.3 1.5 5 50030 26850
TWIN-CULLSORB (Iron and Manganese)
UB 260 DN 100 (4”) 31.6 45.4 180 40.9 200 45.4 0.8 1.5 7 9550 6440
UB 272 DN 100 (4”) 54.6 65.4 272 61.8 300 65.4 0.8 1.5 5 13000 9000
UB 284 DN 150 (6”) 72.6 81.8 380 86.3 380 81.8 0.8 1.5 5 16920 11850
UB 290 DN 150 (6”) 84.6 94 450 102 450 102 0.8 1.5 5 20080 14080
UB 2100 DN 150 (6”) 104.4 108 500 F 114 520 F 118 0.8 1.5 5 25150 17150
UB 2120 DN 150 (6”) 147 160 700 F 159 792 F 180 0.8 1.5 5 50000 26800
* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network
** The figure indicates pressure drop with dirty filter (caused by filtering layers) and obtained by deducing the
figure indicated on “OUT” pressure gauge from the figure indicated on “IN” pressure gauge.
# Weights are approximate.
F Flow Control fixed.

Notes:
- Power Supply: 230V 50Hz - 24V 50Hz - 110V 60Hz.
- Installed Power: 10 W.
- Temperature: 5 to 40°C.
- Service (SR) and Rinse (CR) Flow Rates are referred to the two filters.
- Backwash (BW) Flow Rate is referred to one filter, since this step is carried out separately.

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Table No. 8 Twin HI-FLO 9 – Cast Iron Epoxy - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Twin Piping Max. Operaing # #
HI-FLO 9 IN/OUT FLOW RATES Pressure Pressure Operating Shipping
Drain Service (SR) Backwash Rinse Loss Weight Weight
* (BW) (CR) **
min. max. min. max.
m3/h m3/h gpm m3/h gpm m3/h bar bar bar kg kg
Model
TWIN-CLEER (Turbidity)
UF 260 DN 100 (4”) 43.4 72.4 350 79.5 380 81.8 1 1.5 7 10900 7500
UF 272 DN 100 (4”) 62.4 104 520 F 118 520 F 118 1 1.5 5 12700 10700
UF 284 DN 150 (6”) 84.4 140.8 700 F 159 700 F 159 1 1.5 5 21200 15300
UF 290 DN 150 (6”) 98 163.2 836 F 184 836 F 190.8 1 1.5 5 29074 17800
UF 2100 DN 150 (6”) 121.4 202.4 960 F 218 1000 F 228 1 1.5 5 31500 22700
UF 2120 DN 150 (6”) 174 290 1100 F 250 1260 F 286 1 1.5 5 63300 36900
TWIN-CULLAR (Taste – Odour - Colour)
UR 260 DN 100 (4”) 43.4 72.4 128 29 200 45.4 0.3 1.5 7 8900 6600
UR 272 DN 100 (4”) 62.4 104 180 40.9 300 65.4 0.3 1.5 5 11000 9100
UR 284 DN 150 (6”) 84.4 140.8 230 52.2 380 81.8 0.3 1.5 5 16100 11700
UR 290 DN 150 (6”) 98 163.2 272 61.2 450 100 0.3 1.5 5 18760 13650
UR 2100 DN 150 (6”) 121.4 202.4 350 79.5 520 F 118 0.3 1.5 5 21500 18100
UR 2120 DN 150 (6”) 174 290 500 114 760 F 172.6 0.3 1.5 5 57300 29800
* The diameters indicated refer to filter pipeworks. They do not apply to connections to pipe network
** The figure indicates pressure drop with dirty filter (caused by filtering layers) and obtained by deducing the
figure indicated on “OUT” pressure gauge from the figure indicated on “IN” pressure gauge.
# Weights are approximate.
F Flow Control fixed.
Notes:
- Power Supply: 230V 50Hz - 24V 50Hz - 110V 60Hz.
- Installed Power: 10 W.
- Temperature: 5 to 40°C.
- Service (SR) and Rinse (CR) Flow Rates are referred to the two filters.
- Backwash (BW) Flow Rate is referred to one filter, since this step is carried out separately.

Table No. 9 UNDERDRAIN – HI-FLO 6-9 e TWIN

Cullsan 25 x 40 Cullsan 10 x 18 Cullsan 6 x 9 Cullsan 2 x 3
dia.
kg mm kg mm kg mm kg mm
20 75 240 50 169 25 85
24 100 230 50 117 50 119
30 175 258 75 112 75 114
36 250 257 100 104 100 106
48 450 260 200 117 175 104
60 400 250 300 112 275 104
72 575 260 400 104 400 106
84 400 160 700 129 525 100 525 102
90 700 190 800 128 600 100 600 101
100 600 190 1000 130 750 101 750 103
120 2000 300 1450 131 1075 101 1050 100

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 Table No. 10 FILTERING BEDS - HI-FLO 6 and TWIN
Cat. N. M001-53 - Rev.03-9/2002

UF Filtr-Cleer UR Cullar UB Cullsorb UU Cullneu

dia. Cullsan 0,6x0,8 Cullcite 0,8 x 2 F.B. Cullsan 0,6 x 0,8 Cullar D F.B. Cullsorb B Cullcite 0,8 x 2 F.B. Cullneu MD F.B.
kg mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm mm kg mm mm
20
24
30
36
48
60 750 289 600 358 235 575 221 375 425 236 1014 425 150 89 368 1250 506 376
72 1100 294 900 372 271 875 234 525 413 290 1521 443 250 103 391 1950 548 389
84 1575 309 1300 395 251 1200 236 725 419 300 2184 467 325 99 389 2800 578 377
90 1800 308 1450 384 300 1450 248 800 403 341 2457 458 375 99 435 3150 566 426
100 2200 305 1850 397 298 1750 243 1100 448 309 3120 471 550 118 411 4000 582 418
120 3325 320 2750 410 432 2550 246 1650 467 449 4758 499 800 119 544 6525 660 502
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Table No. 11 FILTERING BEDS - HI-FLO 9 and TWIN

UF Filtr-Cleer UR Cullar UB Cullsorb UU Cullneu UFP Super Iron
dia. Cullsan 0,6x0,8 Cullcite 0,8 x 2 F.B. Cullsan 0,6 x0,8 Cullar D F.B. Cullsorb B Cullcite 0,8 x 2 F.B. Cullneu MD F.B. Cullsan 0,6x0,8 Cullsorb M 0,85x0,35 Cullcite 0,8x2 F.B.
kg mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm mm kg mm mm kg mm kg mm kg mm mm
20 100 347 75 402 334 75 260 50 510 314 156 589 25 134 361 200 728 356 100 347 100 282 25 133 322
24 150 361 125 466 327 100 241 75 531 382 234 613 50 186 355 300 758 396 150 361 125 244 50 184 365
30 250 385 200 477 339 175 270 125 566 365 351 589 75 179 432 450 728 473 250 385 200 250 75 177 389
36 350 374 325 538 378 250 267 175 550 473 507 591 125 207 492 650 730 560 350 374 275 239 125 205 472
48 650 391 600 559 396 450 271 325 575 500 936 613 250 233 500 1150 727 619 625 376 500 244 200 184 542
60 1150 443 950 566 437 675 260 550 623 563 1100 424 850 266 425 251 505
72 1650 441 1400 579 462 975 261 825 649 572 1575 421 1250 272 600 246 543
84 2300 452 1900 578 741 1325 260 1150 664 847 2600 511 1700 271 825 248 741
90 2625 449 2250 596 697 1525 261 1325 667 814 3200 548 1925 268 950 249 677
100 3250 451 2775 595 710 1875 260 1650 673 823 4000 555 2400 270 1175 249 682
120 4675 450 4000 596 916 2700 260 2350 665 987 6100 587 3450 270 1700 251 804
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Preparatory Instructions
(refer to Standard Installation Lay-outs)
The figures show how the filter must be
installed. Before having the Culligan
technician in, check on the packing list that
the Culligan material has been received in
its entirety.
PACKING
Filters are packed as follows:
Filters - Noryl PVC Valve
- package no. 1 : preassembled Brine
Tank
- package no. 2 : harness, accessories
and PLF
- other packages : minerals bags
Filters - Cast Iron Epoxy Valve
- package no. 1 : Brine Tank and harness
- package no. 2 : PLF
- other packages : minerals bags.
EQUIPMENT ROOM
1) The equipment room will have adequate
dimensions to accommodate also the
possible additional equipment required
for water treatment.
2) The equipment room will have easy
access to facilitate normal maintenance
and service requirements.
3) The equipment room will be suitably
illuminated, ventilated and complete with
drain line to gutter.
LOCATING THE FILTER
1) Locate the filter on a slab suitable to
support the operating weight indicated in
Tables Nos 4-5-6-7-8 of this manual.
Check the filter for vertical plumb and if
possible anchor it to the slab.
Note : all TWIN models are shipped
with disassembled harness.
Assembling should be done
when locating.
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2) Arrange an open drain able to let the
rinse drain flow by gravity according to
the flow rates of Tables Nos 1-2-3 and
as shown in the figures. To meet local
Health Regulations, the drain line should
be piped to an open drain where the
flow can be observed and any siphoning
effect can be prevented during
backwash.
3) Provide for an electric plug of 230 V,
50 Hz, single phase current with
earthing.
PIPING CONNECTIONS
1) Check raw water pressure to be within
the permitted values.
2) Connect the filter to the piping system
as shown in the figures, taking care that
the piping size of inlet, outlet and drain
corresponds to specifications (see
Tables Nos 1-2-3).
3) Effect the manual by-pass as indicated
in order to disconnect the filter without
interrupting the water flow to service.
4) If the treated water is to be delivered to
storage tanks below the ground level,
provide for suitable antisiphon systems.
5) If the treated water is to be delivered to
elevated storage tanks, provide the
discharge line with a suitable check
valve (delayed closing) in order to avoid
water hammering.
Note: when following local hydraulic
regulations, be sure that
standard installation lay-outs are
followed. For further information
consult with Culligan.
LOADING AND ASSEMBLING THE
FILTER
1) Open the tank as shown in Figure No. 5.
2) In flanged models, check that the
nozzles are properly fixed to the bottom
distributor. See Figure No. 6.
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3) Group the mineral bags separately and
check that the quantity of each mineral
corresponds to the data in Tables Nos
9-10-11-12.
4) For Models 84, 100 and 120 only.
Through the lower man- or hand-hole,
load the coarse mineral, Cullsan 25x40,
first. Fill with water to the surface of the
mineral and level carefully.
5) Load Cullsan 10x18 and carefully level
as before.
6) Load Cullsan 6x9 following the same
procedure as before.
Load Cullsan 2x3. Level the layer
carefully with the help of water.
7) Close the lower man- or hand-hole.
8) Filtr-Cleer Filters - Through the upper
man- or hand-hole load Cullsan 0.6x0.8.
This mineral should initially be
distributed all over the surface of the
Cullsan 2x3 underdrain, care being
taken not to upset it. Only after forming
a first layer of a few centimetres,
Cullsan 0.6x0.8 can be loaded freely
with no fear of upsetting the underlying
bed.
Level roughly and load Cullcite 0.8x2.
Cullar Filters - Load Cullsan 0.6x0.8.
This mineral should initially be
distributed all over the surface of the
Cullsan 2x3 underdrain, taking care not
to upset it. Only after forming a first
layer of a few centimetres, Cullsan
0.6x0.8 can be loaded freely with no
fear of upsetting the underlying bed.
Figure No. 5 Figure No. 6
FREE
BOARD
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Level Cullsan 0.6x0.8. Water is not
necessary. Load Cullar with no fear of
upsetting the underlying Cullsan
0.6x0.8 bed.
Note: fill in the tank with water and let
Cullar soak for at least one hour
before starting backwash.
Cullsorb Filter - Load Cullsorb on the
layer of Cullsan 2x3 and level. Load
Cullcite 0.8x2 and level.
Cullneu Filter - Load Cullneu roughly
with no fear of upsetting the underlying
Cullsan 2x3 bed. Level roughly.
9) Top up the tank with water.
10) Check that the free board (see Figure
No. 7) corresponds to the dimensions in
Tables Nos 9-10-11-12. Possible
variations should be maintained in the
2-cm range.
11) Close the upper man- or hand-hole and
assemble any other components which
might have been sent in separate
packages for safety during transport.
12) Super Iron – Load Cullsorb M
0.85x0.35 roughly with no fear of
upsetting the underlying Cullsan
0.6X0.8 bed. Level roughly. Add
Cullcite 0.8X2. Level again.
13) Control free board (fig. 6). It should
correspond with the tables 9, 10, 11,
12. Tolerance ± 2 cm.
14) Close man hole or upper hand hole.
Assemble all accessories delivered in
separate packings.
Figure No. 7
The quantities of
nozzles (A) and
washers (B) are the
following:
60" tank: 6
72" tank: 12
84" tank: 18
90" tank: 18
100" tank: 18
120" tank: 12
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Figure No. 8 HI-FLO 6, 9 - CONNECTION TO PILOT VALVE

HI-FLO 9 – Noryl PVC HI-FLO 6, 9 – Cast Iron Epoxy – Flanged Models :

UF-UR-UB- UU-UFP 20-48 UF-UR-UB-UU 60 ÷ 90

HI-FLO 6, 9 – Cast Iron Epoxy –

Flanged Models:
UF – UR – UB 100 ÷ 120

Fittings of Special Valve

(letters below correspond to those indicated on
the body of valve - Cat. No. 4402-96)
1
A /8" connection fitting to valve head
IN ¼" connection fitting with direct feed from Filtr-Gard
EXH ¼" connecton fitting to drain
CYL ¼" male fitting connecting to valve

HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS

1) Check that connections between pilot

and filter hydraulic valves are according
to Figures Nos 8 and 9.
2) Install all other equipment (dosing
pumps for water disinfection and
conditioning, and all other pieces of
equipment) according to the
instructions of the different technical
manuals.

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Figure No. 9 Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 - CONNECTION TO PILOT VALVE

Twin HI-FLO 6
UF-UR-UB 248 ÷ 290

Twin HI-FLO 9
UF-UR 260 ÷ 290

Twin HI-FLO 6
UF-UR-UB 2100 ÷ 2120

Twin HI-FLO 9
UF-UR 2100 ÷ 2120

Fittings of Special Valve

(letters below correspond to those indicated on
the body of valve - Cat. No. 4402-96)
1
A /8" connection fitting to valve head
IN ¼" connection fitting with direct feed from
Filtr-Gard
EXH ¼" connecton fitting to drain
CYL ¼" male fitting connecting to valve

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Figure No. 10 HI-FLO 9 – Noryl PVC –
AUTOMATIC MODELS IN THE DIFFERENT STEPS

SERVICE – SR - BACKWASH – BW –

IDLE POSITION – BR - RINSE– CR –

VALVE
STEP
1 2 3 4 5
SR O O z z z
BW1 z z O O z
BW2 z z z z O
CR O z z z O
Key: O = open - z = closed

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Figura N. 11 HI-FLO 6-9 – Cast Iron Epoxy –
AUTOMATIC MODELS IN THE DIFFERENT STEPS

SERVICE – SR – BACKWASH – BW –

IDLE POSITION – BR – RINSE– CR –

VALVE
STEP
1 2 3 4 5
SR O O z z z
BW1 z z O O z
BW2 z z z z O
CR O z z z O
Key: O = open - z = closed

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Figure No. 12 Twin HI-FLO 6, 9 – Cast Iron Epoxy -
AUTOMATIC MODELS IN THE DIFFERENT STEPS

SERVICE (SR) BACKWASH (BW1)

BACKWASH (BW2) RINSE (CR)

VALVE
STEP
1 1a 2 3 4 5 6
SR O O O z z z z
BW1 z z z O O z z
BW2 z z z O z z O
CR O O z z z O z
Key: O = open - z = closed

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WIRING CONNECTIONS

NOTE: (refer to Figure No. 13)

The installation engineer must take care to supply the system, and more specifically the
PLF timer, with a wire of gauge suitable to its length and the rated absorption. He must
also make the mains connection by means of a plug which complies with the regulations
in force or, if the connection is direct, must install a suitable circuit-breaker in the
immediate vicinity of the PLF. The PLF timer, constructed inside a container with IP 65
protection, is pre-fitted for electrical connection to the mains by means of a free cable
clamp. The installation engineer must make the connection to a cable of gauge no smaller
than that envisaged, to ensure that the degree of protection is not reduced.

Figure No. 13 WIRING CONNECTIONS PLF-PILOT

Note: if the filter is fed by a pump operating ina non- continuous basis, the timer includes a
devices allowing the pump operation during backwashes (see fig. 13 – terminals 14-15)

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Installation Instructions
For following operations please refer to
figure No. 13
1) Switch the timer off.
2) Rotate the white controller cam in a
counterclockwise direction to the BW
position (Backwash).
3) Open the inlet manual valve, keeping the
outlet manual valve closed.
4) Check that the drain flow rate
corresponds to the data in Tables Nos 4-
5-6-7-8. Backwash until water at drain
appears free of air, mineral dust and
excess turbidity. Backwash duration will
be in any case no less than 10 minutes.
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5) Rotate the white cam to the CR position
(Conditioning Rinse) to enable the filter
to deliver filtered water. Check flow rate
with the data in Tables Nos 4-5-6-7-8.
6) After five minutes rotate the white cam
to the SR position (Service). The water
flow at drain will stop.
7) Switch the timer on. Set the cleansing
phases times, the actual time and BW
frequency, following PLF instructions
manual.
8) Be sure that by-pass valve is fully
closed.
9) Open service valve.
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Start-up Instructions
PREPARING THE SOLUTIONS OF THE
WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
1) First calculate the delivery rates the
feeder pumps are required to give in
relation to the concentration of the
reagents and the flow rate of the water
to be treated.
2) In general, the feeder pumps should
work at 60-70% of their maximum rated
flow rate; adjust the concentration of
the reagents to allow this.
3) Prepare the chemical solutions in the
tanks provided, bearing in mind the
factor explained above if possible.
4) Install and start the feeder pumps
following the instructions provided in
their technical manual.
5) Check that the feeder pumps come into
operation in parallel with the pump
which feeds the raw water to the filter
and in accordance with the pre-set
sequence. Check that the delivery
rates are correct in relation to
consumption.
6) The Hi-Flo filter start-up procedure
which follow must be carried out with
the feeder pumps in normal operation.
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START-UP of HI-FLO 9 Noryl PVC,
HI-FLO 6, 9 and Twin Cast Iron Epoxy
After making the appropriate settings on the
timer, before leaving the installation in
operation proceed as follows:
1) Use the programmer to perform an
automatic filter backwash, making sure
that all the phases take place.
2) Make sure that the feeder pumps for
chemical treatment of the water are in
operation and are injecting the correct
quantity of the chemical required.
3) Make sure that the delivery rates of
water to the service, regulated by the
automatic flow control at the filter outlet,
comply with the design rates and with
the limitations imposed by the quality of
the water for treatment.
4) Using the special test kits, make a
chemical analysis of the water which the
Hi-Flo 6 filter supplies to the service.
THE EQUIPMENT CAN NOW BE PUT INTO
OPERATION.
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Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem
FILTR-CLEER Degradation of filtered
water quality.
Unusually high pressure
drop.
CULLAR Carbon dust in service
flow or yellow-brownish
water at service.
Unusually high pressure
drop.
Residual Chlorine in
filtered water.
Warning - Other
substances, such as
Nitrites at orthotolidine
testing, give rise in the
water to the same yellow
colouring as Chlorine.
Dissolved Iron in filtered
water.
Precipitated Iron and
turbidity in filtered water.
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Cause
1) Increase of turbidity or Iron in raw water.
2) Excess filtration velocity as compared with
turbidity.
3) Variation of raw water quality.
4) Delayed backwash.
5) Frequent stops and start-ups of units.
6) By-pass not fully closed.
7) Partial clogging of bed and formation of
preferential ways.
1) Increase of turbidity or Iron in raw water.
2) Clogging of bed due to insufficient water
disinfection or Calcium scaling caused by
high pH and/or hardness.
3) Dirt due to insufficient or lack of
backwash.
4) Incorrect use of coagulating or flocculating
chemicals.
1) Excess Chlorine concentration in raw
water.
2) Too high service or backwash rate.
3) Exhaustion of activated carbon.
4) Organic pollution of bed.
1) Clogging of bed due to insufficient water
disinfection, Calcium scaling, organic
pollution or Cullar pulverization.
2) Dirt owing to insufficient or no backwash.
1) Delayed or too short backwash or poor
backwash rate.
2) Polluted or insufficient mineral.
3) Service flow rate too high.
4) Excess amount of organic matter in raw
water.
5) By-pass not fully closed.
1) Insufficient or no chlorination of raw water
or insufficient contact time with Chlorine.
2) Organic Iron in raw water.
1) Too little mineral.
2) Delayed or too short or poor backwash
rate.
3) Service flow rate too high.
4) Turbidity of raw water beyond Cullar
limitations.
5) By-pass not fully closed.
6) Pre-treatment needed.
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 Problem Cause
CULLSORB Dissolved Iron in filtered 1) Insufficient Potassium permanganate.
(Active Filtration) water. 2) Service flow rate too high.
3) Reducing substances such as Methane,
Ammonia, Sulphides in water to be
filtered.
4) Delayed or too short or poor backwash
rate.
5) By-pass not fully closed.
Potassium permanganate 1) Excess Potassium permanganate.
in filtered water. 2) Problem water owing to Hydrogen
sulphide, acid pH, Methane.
3) By-pass not fully closed.
CULLNEU pH of filtered water less 1) Service flow rate too high.
than 6.8. 2) Insufficient mineral due to consumption.
3) Variation of raw water quality.
4) By-pass not fully closed.
pH of filtered water more 1) Service flow rate too low.
than 7.8. 2) Variation of raw water quality.
Poor service flow rate. 1) High pressure drop due to clogging of
filtering bed.
SUPER IRON Dissolved Chlorine- 1) Insufficient Chlorine-compounds
(Active Filtration) compounds chemicals in chemicals injection.
filtered water. 2) Service flow rate too high.
3) Reducing substances such as Methane,
Ammonia, Sulphides in water to be
filtered.
4) Delayed or too short or poor backwash
rate.
5) By-pass not fully closed.
Chlorine-compounds 1) Excess Chlorine-compounds chemicals.
chemicals in filtered 2) Problem water owing to Hydrogen
water. sulphide, acid pH, Methane.
3) By-pass not fully closed.

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