1. Introduction ........................5 1.1 Intended Use ........................5 1.2 Typographic markings ....................... 6 1.3 Documentation ........................6 2. Safety instructions ......................7 2.1 General information ......................7 2.2 Safety instructions for the installation and start-up of the softener device ......7 2.3 Safety regulations for the operation of the softener device ..........
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7. Programming of the control valve ................... 27 7.1 General information ......................27 7.2 Overview on the display and operating options for the device operator (normal operation) ......................27 7.3 Programming steps for the control valve ................28 7.3.1 Deactivating and re-activation of the valve lock ............. 28 7.4 Settings ..........................
1. Introduction Dear customer, thank you very much for choosing a HygroMatik cabinet ion exchanger device (softener device). In order to operate your HygroMatik softener device safely, prop- erly and economically please carefully study this operation man- ual. Only use your HygroMatik softener device when in flawless con-...
Storage Please keep this operating manual in a safe place where it is accessible at all times. If you sell the product, be sure to include this manual. Please contact HygroMatik if the documentation is lost. Language versions This operating manual is available in different languages. Please contact your HygroMatik dealer or HygroMatik for details.
2. Safety instructions 2.1 General information The safety instructions are prescribed by law. They are intended to ensure health and safety at work and accident prevention. Warnings and safety symbols The following safety symbols are used in this manual to indicate hazard and risk warnings.
• Please also consider water flow pressure in your supply situation. The allowable pressure range is 2.5 to 7.0 bar. If pressure lies above that, a pressure reducer must be installed • As a protection against water damage, a gully is recom- mended.
• To avoid contamination by dust or pest, the brine tank should always be closed with the appropriate cover • Even when not in use for a longer period of time, the device should remain switched on since hygienic regene- rations are run in stand-by also 2.4 Safety instructions for working on electri- cal equipment...
3. Transport 3.1 General Information Please note: Take care when transporting the HygroMatik sof- tener device to prevent the device and packaging from being damaged. Warning: Pressure tanks are very impact sensitive und must not be rolled. 3.2 Temporary storage Store the device in a dry and frost-free place.
4. Functionality and device composition 4.1 Principle of operation The HygroMatik softener device makes use of the ion exchange method for replacing magnesium and calcium as well as stron- tium and barium by natrium, thus producing so called soft water.
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Soft water connection Control valve Raw water connection Regenerations waste water connection Brine tube Top nozzle Riser pipe Brine tank Riser pipe Waste water Riser pipe w. ball valve hose Overflow Pressure tank Brine filling Resin filling Inserted floor screen *) Bottom nozzle Floor drain *) Inserted floor screen only when resin capacity is 100 m...
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expanded functionality for automatic switching between pres- sure tanks. The tank without a control valve is connected to the control valve on the other pressure tank via tubings for raw and soft water. The waste water hose is connected to a 3/4 inch elbow on the control valve.
4.3 Use of optional chlorine cell Periodical chlorination of the raw water feed to a softener device is meaningful in order to fight microbiological contamination in the exchangers and pipes by chemical means. For this purpose, a chlorine cell may be inserted in the brine tube by use of a t- piece connector that produces active chlorine.
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Please note: The dimensioning of the WaterLine softener device must be such that soft water demand does not exceed the soft water capacity between any two regenerations. The regeneration process is separated in the partial steps „back- wash“, „brine/slow wash“, „rinse “ and „fill“. Raw water 4.4.2.1 Backwash Under control valve regime raw water is fed bottom up through...
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4.4.2.5 Duration of the regeneration steps Duration of the individual regeneration steps may be pro- grammed by the operator (s. chapter 7 for details). Typical rec- ommended settings are as such: Backwash: 3 - 5 mins. Brine/Slow wash: total time 45 mins. (brine is fully sucked-up in approx.
4.5 Brine The capacity of a WaterLine softener device is not a constant but is determined by the following factors: • Raw water quality (drinking water quality required) • Raw water hardness • Raw water hardness variations (require regular checks) •...
Raw water Consumer soft water Water filter System separator Sampling tap Flush tap (optional) Mounting block (optional) from softener device Principle connection of HygroMatik WaterLine softener devices by means of the optional mounting block Page 18...
5.4 Set-up of the WaterLine pendulum devices WL-D/DP The HygroMatik softener devices WL-D and W-DP are only par- tially preconfigured when delivered. For transportation safety reasons the second pressure tank is separatly packed. Before operating the system, the tubing between the corresponding...
• Raw water supply must always be secured by use of a system separator according to EN DIN 1717 • A filter in the raw water pipe is indispensable in order to prevent foreign matter to be washed into the control valve possibly causing misfunctioning •...
5.5.3 Connecting the control valve to the optional mounting block After installation of the optionally available mounting block (Arti- cle no. E-5000072), water inlet and water outlet valves must be By-pass valve (open) closed in the first step and the by-pass valve must be open in Outlet valve Inlet valve (closed)
» Insert waste water hose into waste water elbow on con- trol valve and screw-on connecting nut hand-tight » Attach waste water hose with free outlet in order to pre- vent microbial contamination hazard » lay hose without cross-section reduction or kinks The optionally available waste water connection set (article no.
6. Start-up Warning: The system may only be started-up by qualified staff. » Close shut-off valve(s) of soft water outlet » Make fused mains connection close to installation loca- tion » Be aware that electrical connection must not be inter- rupted at any time (do not use branch circuits intended for lighting) Warning: Do not yet fill any salt into the brine tank.
6.2 Run forced regeneration Before using the WaterLine softener device for the first time, a rinse and regeneration process of approx. 40 mins. of duration should be carried out for the a.m.reason. During this period some noise will be perceived due to the motorized valve piston movement and water flowing through the control valve and the tubing.
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Since the blending valve integrated in the control valve works not very precisely when used with a low flow rate, HygroMatik generally recommends the use of an external blending armature that works independant from pressure. When such a valve is in use, setting the mixed water hardness to „zero“...
E-5000072 ), pls follow the recommendations given in the operating instructions leaflet provided with the article. Please note: For operating HygroMatik steam humidifiers, a mixed water hardness of 4 °dH is recommended for electrode humidifiers. For operating heater humidifiers pls. contact Hygro- Matik first.
7. Programming of the control valve 7.1 General information Please note: If the control valve was cut from mains for a longer period of time there is a delay of about 30 secs before the con- trol piston is driven to its basic position. The display will blink showing the time-of-the-day format as a request for the time to be set.
7.3 Programming steps for the control valve Please note: Should the control valve refrain from reacting to inputs of any kind, the valve lock may be active. 7.3.1 Deactivating and re-activation of the valve lock In order to prevent any unintended setting of the control valve parameters, a valve lock can be engaged.
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Step 4: Triggering an ahead of schedule regeneration/ rinse cycle on reaching the time set for the first time This action will be executed independantly from the remaining capacity » Press the REGEN key; the display will blink „REGEN TODAY“ as an indication for the „waiting“ regeneration cycle »...
8. Maintenance 8.1 General information The HygroMatik softener device requires only very little mainte- nance by design. In order to guarantee the water quality desired, however, periodically performed checks of the device are impor- tent. Daily control of proper operation is just one activity to start with.
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Check salt tablet supply A certain amount of salt must always be detectable in the brine tank in order to ensure the availability of the 25 percent brine required for the regeneration of the exchanger resin. The latest instance for filling up the salt tablet supply is when the liquid level exceeds the salt level.
8.2.2 Periodical inspection In addition to the daily checks, the activities described below should be carried out at bimonthly intervals: Check leakiness of wastewater connection on con- trol valve No wastewater to be detected on connection elbow Check filter insert of fine filter in raw water pipe and replace if contaminated or visible wear detectable Check brine consumption during regeneration as indicated by salt filling level change in brine tank.
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» Remove and clean injector screen cage (3) » Reinsert screen cage and injector and refit injector can (hand-tight only) 1 - Injector cap 2 - O - ring 3 - Injector screen cage 4 - Injector assembly Z plug 5 - Injector 6 - Service spanner wrench Check leakiness of complete device (including drain)
The maintenance procedure for the anual maintenance effort is decribed in a document of its own that may be received from HygroMatik upon request. 8.4 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause...
9. Removal from service, storage and recom- missioning 9.1 Removal from service Please note: Even when the device is not used for longer peri- ods of time, it should remain switched-on since hygienic regen- erations are run in stand-by as well. Should for good cause removal from service should neverthe- less be required, the steps below must be performed.
10. Optional chlorine cell 10.1 Functional description and design For bacteriostatic purposes the chlorine cell produces active chlorine by electrolysation during the brining process. The chlo- rine makes contact with the ion exchanger resin and, conse- quently, sports an bactericidal effect. Chlorination is only effective during brine intake and stops automatically when slow wash or rinse is started.
» Attach the control device to a wall or a suitable mount. A mains socket 230VAC/50 Hz is required in the near- » Connect the other end of the electrode cable to the con- trol device 10.3 Setting-up the control device On the front panel of the control device a 4-step set screw allows for the adaptation of the chlorination extent to the resin volume used.
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