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  • Page 1 We understand water. Softening | Water softener Delta-p Operation manual  ...
  • Page 2 Central Contact Germany Sales Phone +49 9074 41-0 Technical Service Phone +49 9074 41-333 Fax +49 9074 41-120 Availability Monday to Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Your local point of contact: see accompanying list of representatives Copyright The manufacturer reserves the copyright to this operation manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operation log ............65         Preparations ............30 EC-Declaration of Conformity ........70       Adjusting the water softener Delta-p ....33     Index ................71   Handing over the operation manual to the   operator ............. 33    ...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual About this manual Other applicable documents For Delta-p, the following documents are regarded as applicable documents: ● For Grünbeck's technical customer service-/authorised service company: Operation manual for Grünbeck's technical service Order no.: 185 951 ● The manuals of all accessories used shall apply.

  • Page 5: Typographical Conventions

    About this manual Typographical conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this manual: 1.5.1 Menu paths Menu paths are shown in a different font. The sequence of the menus is indicated by the ">" sign. Status level>Menu level>Submenu 1.5.2 Menu items Menu items, e.g.
  • Page 6 About this manual 1.5.5 Lists Bullet symbols used: ● First list point (level 1) • First bullet point (level 2) • Second bullet point (level 2) ● Second list point (level 1) 1.5.6 Operating states Tanks described in the text, referred to below as exchangers, assume different operating states.

  • Page 7: Validity Of The Manual

    About this manual Validity of the manual This manual applies to the following products: ● Water softener Delta-p ● Water softener Delta-p-I Type designation plate The type designation plate can be found under the dome on the control unit of the water softener below the display.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety Safety WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to improper handling. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Have the installation, start-up and annual maintenance carried out by specialist installers only. Safety measures ● Carefully read this manual before operating your product. ●...

  • Page 9: Regulations

    Safety The following signal words were defined subject to the degree of danger and may be used in the present document: ● DANGER means that serious or fatal injuries will occur if the corresponding precautionary measures are not taken. ● WARNING means that serious or fatal injuries may occur if the corresponding precautionary measures are not taken.

  • Page 10: Responsibilities Of The Owner-User

    Safety Responsibilities of the owner-user Comply with the following specifications to ensure correct and safe function of the product: ● Arrange for only a specialist installer to carry out installation, start-up and maintenance. ● Have the product explained to you by the specialist installer. ●...

  • Page 11: Packaging, Transport, Storage And Installation

    Safety CAUTION: Insoluble impurities in the salt may cause malfunctions at the brine valve and at the injector of the control valve. ● Dosage of salt according to requirements is not guaranteed. ► A defined salt quality is required for the reliable function of the water softener. Only use salt tablets as per DIN EN 973 type A.

  • Page 12: Product Description

    Product description Product description Intended use The water softeners Delta-p are have been developed for the continuous production of softened and partially softened water and can be used in these areas: ● Continuous soft water supply ● Softening and partial softening of: •...

  • Page 13: Product Components

    Brine tank with sieve bottom valve and control unit Accessories You can retrofit your product with additional accessories. Please contact your local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt for details (refer to www.gruenbeck.de). Water softener Delta-p Accessories Image Designation Order-no. 13 | 74...
  • Page 14 Connection set (for convenient connection to the water installation) compact valve block, built-in overflow valve (not with Delta-p-I version), shut-off valves for hard and soft water, sample valves for raw and soft water (only with 1"-1¼"), 2 flexible, pressure-resistant connection hoses.

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Functional description 3.5.1 Physical The water softeners Delta-p are equipped with a central control valve for the three exchangers and are controlled depending on the quantity. Regeneration is triggered when the next exchanger to be regenerated is exhausted or 50% of the next but one exchanger to be regenerated is exhausted.

  • Page 16: Control Unit

    First line Figure Explanation Blending valve not with Delta-p-I flashes while water is withdrawn (ratio of raw water). Blending motor runs (M) in order to maintain a constant blending hardness in case of a variable withdrawal volume. 16 | 74...
  • Page 17 Control unit Display GENO-IONO-matic First line Exchanger tank At the status level: The two exchangers in operation are displayed with their number and remaining capacity. The eight circle segments each represent 12.5 % remaining capacity.  Residual capacity between 87.5 % and 75 %. ...

  • Page 18: Navigating The Control Unit

    Control unit Display GENO-IONO-matic Second line Figure Explanation Numbers and unit display At the status level: Indicates the time. In the Information menu level and the Operator menu level: Indicates the numerical value of the parameter in the menu; if available with physical unit.
  • Page 19 Control unit Control unit GENO-IONO-matic In the status level:  Button  Triggers regeneration by hand. (> 5 s press) In the Menu level User:  Returns to the previous parameter.  Decreases numerical values. In the status level:  Button ...

  • Page 20: Menu Structure

    Control unit 4.3.3 Setting the parameters Control unit GENO-IONO-matic Objective Step Select parameters On every menu level, the  button switches to the next parameter and the  button switches to the previous parameter. Open parameters When the intended parameter is displayed on the screen, open it by pressing the P button.

  • Page 21: Programming Levels

    Regeneration step: Flow rate Operator Set the time Hours and minutes separately, [hh:mm] Set the actual raw water hardness Adjust soft water Must not be changed with Delta-p-I hardness with blending Programming To the settings and displays levels (refer to chapter 4.5).
  • Page 22 The GENO-IONO-matic controls the operating and regeneration processes of water softeners in the Delta-p series automatically depending on the selected operating mode, water consumption, daily interval and time selected. The different parameters of the water softener are stored in the programming levels and can be set with code protection via the menu navigation.
  • Page 23 */exchanger **/blending Note: Divider "0" must not be used in output 1: … are used for the pulse output. combination with the dosing computer EXADOS! Setting "0" is reserved for the Delta-p- cascade circuit. Observe the following tables. 23 | 74...
  • Page 24 Delta-p 1½" Delta-p 2" The dividers in bold type indicate the sensible combinations of the water softener Delta-p and dosing system GENODOS DME. With other dividers, the full flow rate of the water softener or dosing system cannot be achieved.

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation Installation The installation is only allowed to be carried out by a specialist installer. NOTE: Significant temperature differences occurring when the product is moved from one location to another can lead to moisture forming on electronic components within the control unit at the beginning.

  • Page 26: Checking The Scope Of Supply

    Installation 5.1.2 Requirements on the electrical wiring ● Push socket with earthing contact within approx. 1.2 m of the control unit. ● Push socket with earthing contact must carry continuous voltage. CAUTION: The electrically operated valves do not close automatically If there is a power failure.

  • Page 27: Installing The Product

    Designation Designation Drinking water filter Connection set The water softener Delta-p is installed in the water pipe in accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN 1988-200. Please observe: ● The nominal connection diameter and connection size. ● Installation in horizontal orientation.

  • Page 28: Preparation

    ► According to VDI/DVGW 6023, filling the system with raw water prior to starting the designated operation is prohibited. 5.4.1 Filling the exchangers Designation Designation Centring the riser pipe Unscrewing the bottle adapter Note: The water softeners Delta-p 1" and 1¼" are filled with resin at the factory. 28 | 74...
  • Page 29 10. Place the bottle adapter from above with the head nozzle in front over the riser pipe. 11. Tighten the bottle adapter by turning it to the right. » The exchanger is filled. 5.4.2 Installation For the plug-and-play-installation instructions for the water softener Delta-p, refer to chapter 13. 29 | 74...

  • Page 30: Start-Up

    Start-up Start-up Start-up may only be carried out by a specialist. WARNING: Danger of drinking water contamination due to stagnation. ● Bacterial growth in the drinking water. ► According to VDI/DVGW 6023, filling the system with raw water prior to starting the designated operation is prohibited.
  • Page 31 Start-up Water softener Delta-p Filling brine tank 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" Salt supply [kg] standard-Brine tank max. Operating water volume 14.4 20.0 5. Close the tank immediately after filling. » You have completed filling the brine tank. 6.1.2 Start-up Measures after times without operation...
  • Page 32 Start-up Designation Designation Bottle adapter Withdrawal valve Hardness determination 1. Perform the 0 °dH (0 °f, 0 mmol/l) test. To do this, take water samples from the water softener in operation: a Open one of the customer's withdrawal points downstream of the water softener.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Water Softener Delta-P

    This subchapter describes the adjustment of the electronically controlled blending valve of the water softener Delta-p. The blending valve is not part of the water softener Delta-p-I. It can be retrofitted to the water softener Delta-p-I if required. Contact Grünbeck's technical service-/authorised service company beforehand.

  • Page 34: Operation

    Operation Operation Observe the intervals for inspection and maintenance (refer to chapter 8) Information about the basic display Status level The display continuously gives information about the operating status of the system. The following parameters are shown on the basic display: ●...

  • Page 35: Trigger Regeneration Manually

    Operation Button  pressed Display Explanation Soft water hardness actual Only with blending valve and value programmed soft water hardness XXXX Time since last regeneration X_:YY Current regeneration step X: Regeneration step YY: Step time remaining [min], at step 4 flow [m³/h] fill brine tank Time until service is due Trigger regeneration manually...

  • Page 36: Setting The Water Hardness

    Operation 4. Press the  button to switch to the display for minutes. 5. Press the P button to open the parameter for minutes. » The display for minutes flashes. 6. Press the  button or the  button to set the intended value of the parameter. 7.

  • Page 37: Setting The Operating Parameters

    Operation 7.5.2 Setting soft water hardness with blending Status level>Operator menu level 1. Press button  to switch to the display for soft water hardness. 2. Press the P button to open the parameter for the soft water hardness. » The soft water hardness display flashes. 3.

  • Page 38: Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance

    Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning, inspection, maintenance WARNING: Danger of contaminated drinking water if the work is not carried out properly ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Pay attention to hygiene when working on the installation. Intervals Operation Interval Execution Inspection 2 months Owner/user Maintenance...

  • Page 39: Inspection

    ● Determine the soft water hardness. To do this, use the water test kit "total hardness". ● Check the setting of the control unit: • Time • Actual raw water hardness • Soft water hardness with blending. Not allowed to be changed on Delta-p-I. 39 | 74...
  • Page 40 Cleaning, inspection, maintenance ● Check the filling level of the salt in the brine tank. When doing this, pay attention to the minimum amount of salt in the brine tank and, if necessary, top up with salt tablets according to DIN EN 973 A (refer to chapter 6.1.1) ●...

  • Page 41: Consumables

    ● Dosage of salt according to requirements is not guaranteed. ► A defined salt quality is required for the reliable function of the water softener. Only use salt tablets as per DIN EN 973 type A. Consumables Delta-p Quantity Order no.

  • Page 42: Wearing Parts

    ● Risk of functional impairment, malfunctions and loss of warranty. ► Only use genuine parts. Seals are wearing parts. Although these parts are wearing parts, we grant a limited warranty period of 6 months. Wearing parts Delta-p Place Figure Wearing parts...

  • Page 43: Fault

    Fault Fault WARNING: Danger of contaminated drinking water due to stagnation. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Remedy this malfunction immediately. WARNING: Danger of contaminated drinking water if the work is not carried out properly. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ►...
  • Page 44 Fault Control unit GENO-IONO-matic Fault Explanation Remedy Er 0 Power failure > 5 minutes has If the exchangers in operation occurred. have been subjected to further stress during the power failure, the The signal of a power failure is affected exchangers should be not activated in the regenerated by initiating a GENO-IONO-matic...
  • Page 45 Fault Control unit GENO-IONO-matic Er 3 The regeneration of exchangers ** Reduce water withdrawal. The is due, but the regeneration of fault is acknowledged exchanger * is not yet completed. automatically when 2 exchangers This means only mixed or raw with a corresponding capacity are water is available.
  • Page 46 Fault Control unit GENO-IONO-matic Er 9 The control unit detects an invalid  Check the connection cable. microswitch-position on the  Check cabling. regeneration or transfer valve.  Call Grünbeck's technical service-/authorised service  Connection cable regeneration company. valve-control unit or transfer valve-control unit incorrectly connected or defective.

  • Page 47: Other Observations

    Fault Other observations Water softener Delta-p Fault Explanation Remedy Hardness increase in the - Water softener overrun - soft water Water softener does not have Check/change type of power permanent power supply; it is supply. coupled with light switch. No impulses from the turbine...

  • Page 48: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal ● Do not dispose of the packaging, the product and/or the accessories with the domestic waste. ● Comply with the applicable national regulations for disposal. ● Make sure that the packaging, the product and the accessories are disposed of properly.

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Technical specifications Water softener Delta-p 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" Connection data Nominal diameter DN 25 DN 32 DN 40 DN 50 (1" male (1¼" male (1½" male (2" male thread) thread) thread) thread) Min. drain connection DN 50...
  • Page 50 Technical specifications Water softener Delta-p 1" 1¼" 1½" 2" Dimensions and weights Total height [mm] 1300/1500 1640/1840 1760/1960 Connection height of control [mm] 1155/1255 1485/1684 1605/1805 valve; soft water Connection height of control [mm] 860/1060 1125/1325 1245/1545 valve; raw water...
  • Page 51 Data record in the control unit CA31 CA32 CA35 CA36 Order-no. Delta-p 185 100 185 110 185 120 185 130 Order-no. Delta-p ready for 185 105 185 115 185 125 185 135 connection on pedestal Order-no. Delta-p-l 185 200 185 210 185 220 185 230 Order-no.

  • Page 52: Continuous Flow Curve

    Technical specifications 11.1 Continuous flow curve Continuous flow curve Delta-p Designation Designation max. continuous flow rate in % of nominal flow Raw water hardness in °dH rate at 0 °dH, 0 °f, 0 mmol/l Conversion table °dH °f 24.9 28.5 32.0...

  • Page 53: Pressure Loss Curves

    Technical specifications 11.2 Pressure loss curves Pressure loss curves Delta-p Designation Designation Pressure loss in bar at 0 °dH, 0 °f, 0 mmol/l Flow in m³/h 53 | 74...

  • Page 54: Other Information

    Other information Other information 12.1 Explanation of terminology Capacity Describes the amount of fully softened water that the water softener can produce in its entirety or in any part of it. Regeneration water After the regeneration, this water is saturated with calcium ions and is flushed out of the system into the drain.

  • Page 55: Sodium Content In The Water

    Other information 12.3 Sodium content in the water When softening water by 1 °dH (0.18 mmol/l), the sodium content increases by approx. 8.2 mg/l. The German Drinking Water Ordinance specifies that the sodium content of drinking water must not exceed 200 mg/l. Select a soft water hardness with a sodium content less than 200 mg/l.

  • Page 56: Mounting Instructions

    ● Bacterial growth in the drinking water. ► According to VDI/DVGW 6023, filling the system with raw water prior to starting the designated operation is prohibited. Note: Die water softeners Delta-p 1" and 1¼" are filled with resin ex-works. 13.1 Water installation...
  • Page 57 Mounting instructions 57 | 74...
  • Page 58 Mounting instructions 58 | 74...
  • Page 59 Mounting instructions 59 | 74...
  • Page 60 Mounting instructions 60 | 74...

  • Page 61: Electrical Installation

    Mounting instructions 13.2 Electrical installation WARNING: Live components! ● Danger of an electric shock when working on electrical systems. ► Disconnect the mains plug before you start working on the system connections. The following work is only allowed to be carried out by a specialist installer. Designation Designation blue...
  • Page 62 Mounting instructions 62 | 74...

  • Page 63: Overview Of Electrical Cable Connection

    Mounting instructions 13.3 Overview of electrical cable connection Electrical cable connection GENO-IONO-matic Terminal Function Wire colour/wire number Comments Supply Power supply from Transformer fuse primary transformer on rear of 0.25 A slow-blow. housing. 45/46 9 V~ Power supply control logic/chlorine cell fuse F1 3.15 A slow blow.
  • Page 64 Input 2x dosing output Pulse output for optional If necessary, the pulse signal dosing computer EXADOS / (system size Delta-p <> dosing system GENODOS dosing pump size EXADOS) needs to be adapted using the software settings, refer to Advanced programming menu level code 113.

  • Page 65: Operation Log

    Operation log Operation log Softening | Water softener Delta-p_______ Serial-no. 65 | 74...
  • Page 66 Operation log Start-up log Customer Name: Address: Start-up Installer: Service technician: Company: Work time certificate (no.): Date/signature: Installation/accessories Water softener (make, type): Drain connection acc. to DIN EN 1717 Floor drain available Material of the line downstream of the system Safety device Regeneration water lifting system: Make Operating values...
  • Page 67 Operation log 1. Maintenance Operating values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³] Raw water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l Soft water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l 0°dH (°f, mmol/l) test Maintenance work Controller setting checked Regeneration activation checked Injector and sieve cleaned Control valve checked for tightness Motor transfer-/regeneration valve function checked...
  • Page 68 Operation log 2. Maintenance Operating values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³] Raw water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l Soft water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l 0°dH (°f, mmol/l) test Maintenance work Controller setting checked Regeneration activation checked Injector and sieve cleaned Control valve checked for tightness Motor transfer-/regeneration valve function checked...
  • Page 69 Operation log 3. Maintenance Operating values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³] Raw water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l Soft water hardness (measured) °dH °f mmol/l 0°dH (°f, mmol/l) test Maintenance work Controller setting checked Regeneration activation checked Injector and sieve cleaned Control valve checked for tightness Motor transfer-/regeneration valve function checked...

  • Page 70: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and manufacture. This certificate will become invalid if the system is modified in a way not approved by us. Water softener Delta-p Serial-no.: refer to type designation plate The aforementioned system also complies with the following directives and provisions: •...

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Index B  M  Brine tank ............11, 13, 18, 30 Manganese content ............52 Menu level ................5 C  P  Cleaning ................38 Start-up ................30 Period of inactivity ........... 10, 31, 55 D  R  Disinfection ........... 10, 15, 17, 22, 31, 46 Raw water ......
  • Page 73 Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Josef-Grünbeck-Str. 1 89420 Hoechstaedt/Germany +49 9074 41-0 +49 9074 41-100 info@gruenbeck.de For more information, go www.gruenbeck.de to www.gruenbeck.com  ...
  • Page 74 Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Josef-Grünbeck-Str. 1 89420 Hoechstaedt Germany +49 9074 41-0 +49 9074 41-100 info@gruenbeck.com For more information, go www.gruenbeck.com to www.gruenbeck.com  ...

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