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INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ® for KESSEL Aqabull and Aqadive rainwater pumping systems KESSEL Aqatronic ® K switching device ® Art. Nr. 85 030 Product advantages Includes ultrasonic probe (20m cable length) Digital level indicator for the rainwater tank...
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Contents ..........................Page ..........................Page 1. General information ..........................Page 2. Safety Instructions ..........................Page 3. Technical Specifications General system description ..............Page 4. System Description Aqabull system description..............Page Aqadive system description..............Page Switching device installation..............Page Ultrasound sensor installation ..............Page 5.
1. General Information Uses: Dear Customer, The Aqatronic K switching device is used to Thank you for purchasing a KESSEL pro- control drinking water top-up and level mo- duct. nitoring for KESSEL Aqabull and Aqadive rainwater pumping systems. The whole system was subjected to strict In normal operation the water level in the quality control before leaving the factory.
2. Safety Instructions The installation, operation, maintenance supply company must be complied with du- Ensure that the electrical cables and all and repair personnel must have the neces- ring installation, operation, maintenance other electrical parts of the system are in sary qualifications for this work.
Conductivity range unlimited Dimensions • Housing L x W x H in mm 180x200x70 • Ultrasound probe Diameter x length in mm 85 x 80 Weight • Aqatronic K switching device 970 g • Ultrasound probe without connection lead 260 g...
The orange LED is lit during drinking water level in the tank. basic setting. top-up. The Aqatronic K switching device is used to LED orange display, output 1 = rainwater control drinking water top-up and level mo- filter rinsing (8) nitoring for KESSEL Aqabull and Aqadive The orange LED is lit if output 1 is activated.
Drinking water top-up supply tank k Float valve k Solenoid controlled emergency mains supply Emergency overflow with odour trap k Leakage probe Pump with automatic pressure switch 3-way changeover valve, drinking water top-up Aqatronic K switching device k Ultrasound sensor Non-potable water system...
4. System Description 4.3 Aqadive system description Gutter, downpipe Rainwater drain with silt trap Rainwater filter k Rainwater filter rinsing k Solenoid valve, rainwater filter rinsing Tank k Inlet calming device k Overflow trap k Intake with filter Pump Automatic pressure switch k Service water system shut-off valve Drinking water top-up k Solenoid valve, drinking water top-up...
5. Installation 5.1 Switching device installation Note and follow the Safety Instructions chapter! In a KESSEL Aqabull or Aqadive rainwater pumping system the switching device is an integral part of the system and is already completely installed. If used separately, the switching device is installed in a suitable po- sition, e.g.
5. Installation 5.2 Ultrasound sensor installation 5.3 Installing the leakage probe the following must be noted: Note and follow the "Safety G "Safety instructions" chapter Instructions" chapter! G Handle the ultrasound sensor with care G Do not damage the sealing rubber bet- Install the leakage probe as given in the ween the attachment and tank original operating instructions.
5. Installation 5.4 Levels and switching points Set point Set value range Factory setting Pers. Ein stellung in cm in the tank Tank height 50-500 cm No default setting Backwater switching point RSP 35-485 cm No default setting Upper switching point OSP 10-60 cm 21 cm Lower switching point USP...
6. Electrical Connection Do not penetrate the seals of the cable by the manufacturer only. Otherwise the glangs which are not used, i.e. through above text applies. Important! which a cable is not connected. They To be connected by a qualified electrici- help to seal the housing an only.
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6. Electrical Connection Connection plan Important! G G To be connected by a qualified electri- cian only. G G Comply with the relevant, currently valid regulations, laws and standards. G G Also read and follow the "Safety In- structions" chapter. G G If the potential free contact is connec- ted, a very dangerous interference vol- tage may exist at the terminals, even if...
7. Commissioning The device is in normal operation. After a 7.3 Manual drinking water top-up short time the current water level is display- 7.1 Initial start-up (TWvH) ed in cm. The green LED for normal opera- tion is lit. The device is running with the de- Note and follow the "Safety Instruc- fault factory settings.
7. Commissioning b) Rainwater filter rinsing e) Sensitivity of the ultrasound sensor The rainwater filter is rinsed at regular in- The sensitivity of the ultrasound sensor 7.4 Other functions: a) Backwater switching point tervals. Activation of this function and the can be adjusted to match the installation This has a different effect on the drinking times for the rinsing interval and duration...
7. Commissioning 7.5 Default factory settings Set point Significance Range of the set values Factory setting Your personal setting Master reset The device determines the distance to the surface of the water in cm Manual drinking water top-up time 001 to 999 = 1 - 999 minutes 001 = 1 minute System type 000 = Aqadive...
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7. Commissioning Set point Significance Range of the set values Factory setting Your personal setting Rainwater filter rinsing 000 = Time control inactive 001 = Time control active 002 = Immediate operation active, i.e. rinsing starts immediately Time interval of the rinsing 001 bis 020 = 1 - 20 weeks 001 = 1 week Rinsing duration...
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7. Commissioning Set point Significance Range of the set values Factory setting Your personal setting Effect on operating safety 000 = no effect output water if leaking water 001= switch on operating safety is detected 002 = switch off operating safety Effect on the floating contact 000 = floating contact relay remains picked up 001 and acoustic alarm if 001 = floating contact relay drops out...
7. Commissioning 7.7 Changing the set values: G Simultaneously press "T", "▲" and "▼" buttons. In normal operation the "T", "▲" and "▼" but- 7.6 Checking the set values: In normal operation the "T", "▲" and "▼" but- ® An acoustic signal is emitted and E00 tons can be used to change set values.
7. Commissioning G Simultaneously press "T", "▲" and "▼" At the same time, an acoustic signal is emit- G Simultaneously press "T", "▲" and "▼" buttons. ted. The device allows meaningful values buttons. ® An acoustic signal is emitted and E00 only for the tank height and switching points.
8. Malfunctions and Corrective Action Malfunctions are displayed and signalled by an acoustic alarm. The alarm tone can be 8.2 Troubleshooting Aqabull response: acknowledged with the "T" button, but the error message stays displayed. When the The drinking water top-up is automatically Read and follow the "Safety Instruc- error has been corrected it can be acknow- switched on.
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8. Malfunctions and Corrective Action Error A - 3 (device error): Error A - 4 (device error): 8.3 Simultaneous errors Ultrasound sensor receives no echo. The If two or more errors occur simultaneously, Sensor type: Cause of error: water level cannot be measured. Check ul- only one error can be displayed.
9. Inspection and Maintenance Note and follow the "Safety Instructions" Repairs may be carried out by the manufac- ways handle the sensor with care. The sen- chapter! turer only. sor can be cleaned with mild soapsuds and a brush. All the inspection and maintenance work de- The switching device does not require any scribed in the following may be carried out maintenance.
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10. Warranty 1. In the case that a KESSEL product is de- 24 month. This warranty period begins on sidered a defect. Problems with products fective, KESSEL has the option of repairing the day the product is shipped form KES- resulting from improper installation, hand- or replacing the product.
The following standards were used to assess the products with respect to electromagnetic compatibility: EN 50081-1:1992 EN 50082-1:1992 The following standards were used to assess the products with respect to electrical safety: DIN EN 60335-1:1995-10 DIN EN 60730-1:1996-01 Kessel GmbH, Bahnhofstraße 31, D-85101 Lenting Lenting 01.02.2002 B. Kessel G. Vanetta...
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11. Handover Certificate Type designation* KESSEL order number * Production date * (* according to rating plate/invoice) Product name / system owner/operator Address / Phone / Fax Designer / Address / Phone / Fax Installation firm Address / Phone / Fax...
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