Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Table of contents General notes .......................... 6 1 | Preface ....................................6 2 | How to use this operation manual ............................. 6 3 | General safety information ..............................7 ...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Publisher's information All rights reserved. Copyright by Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Printed in Germany Effective with the date of edition indicated on the cover sheet. -We reserve the right to make modifications, especially with regard to technical progress- Reprints, translations into foreign languages, electronic storage or digital copying of this operating manual –...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X EU Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that the system designated below meets the safety and health requirements of the applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution. If the system is modified in a way not approved by us, this certificate is void.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X A General notes 1 | Preface Thank you for opting for a Grünbeck product. Backed by decades of experience in the area of water treatment, we provide solutions for all kind of processes. All Grünbeck systems and devices are made of high-quality materials.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3 | General safety information 3.1 Symbols and notes Important information in this operation manual is characterised by symbols. Please pay particular attention to this information to ensure the hazard-free, safe and efficient handling of the system.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3.4 Protection from water damage Warning! In order to properly protect the installation site from water damage: a sufficient floor drain system must be available or a water stop device (see chapter C Accessories) must be installed.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 5 | Disposal Comply with the applicable national regulations. 5.1 Packaging Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. 5.2 Product If this symbol (crossed out waste bin) is on the product, this product is subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X B Basic information 1 | Laws, regulations, standards In the interest of good health, rules cannot be ignored when it comes to the processing of drinking water (raw water). This operation manual takes into consideration the current regulations and stipulates information that you will need for the safe operation of your water treatment system.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3 | Ion exchange The exchange of calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions causes the water to become soft. Principle The hard raw water flows through an exchanger. This tank is filled with a resin, to which sodium ions are bonded (see Fig.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X C Product description 1 | Type designation plate The type designation plate is located at the control valve of the water softener. In order to speed up the processing of your inquiries or orders, please specify the data shown on the type designation plate of your system when contacting Grünbeck.
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Table C-1: Technical specifications Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X / WE-OSMO-X Systems with full salting Connection data Nominal connection diameter DN 25 DN 40 (1" female thread) (1½" female thread) Min. drain connection DN 50 Power supply [V]/[Hz]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X GENO-mat duo WE-X water softener Table C-2: Technical specifications Systems with economy salting Connection data Nominal connection diameter DN 25 DN 40 (1" female thread) (1½" female thread) Min. drain connection DN 50 Power supply [V]/[Hz] 85 -250/50-60...
GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3 | Designated application Water softeners of the GENO-mat duo WE-X series are designed for the softening and partial softening of cold drinking and process water. As twin systems, they are suitable for the continuous supply of soft water.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 5 | Scope of supply 5.1 Basic configuration 2 double-walled plastic exchanger tanks. Food-compatible ion exchanger resin Note: With smaller units (up to GENO-mat duo WE-X 300), the exchanger tanks are supplied filled with resin. ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Mounting set 1: (for easy connection to the water 125 845 installation) Compact valve block R 1", female thread, integrated bypass with shut-off valve, shut-off valves for hard and soft water, outlet for raw water (e.g.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 5.4 Wearing parts Seals and control pistons are subject to a certain wear and tear in the event of heavy duty. Wearing parts are listed below. Note: Although these are wearing parts, we grant a limited warranty period of 6 months.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X D Installation 1 | General installation information The installation site must offer adequate space. A foundation of asufficient size and adequate load carrying capacity must be provided. The required connections must be provided prior to the installation.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 1.1 Water installation It is imperative that you comply with certain regulations when installing the GENO-mat duo WE-X water softener. Additional recommendations are given in order to facilitate the handling of the system. The installation instructions described below are also illustrated in Fig.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 1.2 Electrical installation A shock-proof plug is adequate for the electrical connection. However, it must comply with the specifications given in table D-1, may not be further away from the softener than 1.20 m and must carry constant voltage (do not couple with light switch).
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 1.2.1 Connections to other subsystems within the water softener The following connections are preset internally at the factory and must not be modified (cables to be connected by the client are marked with *). Table D-1: From IONO-matic to component...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 1.2.2 Connections to external or optional components From IONO-matic to component Line Signal WE control unit Programmable input + 24 V= Option pre-alarm LiYY 4x0.25 mm² + 24 V= salt supply 185335 Collective fault Max.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2.1 Filling the exchanger The work described here is only needed with the large systems . tank Smaller units are supplied with filled exchanger tanks. Table D-1: Filling in resin 450 / 330 750 / 530 Amount of resin per 115 l...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2.2 How to fit the brine line See Fig. D-1 (b), position 7. 1. Set up the brine tank at its intended site. 2. Remove cover from the brine tank. Note: Remove the brine valve to make installing the brine line easier.
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Dimensions in Fig. D-1 (a); Water softener Extract from table D-1 GENO-mat duo WE-X / WE-OSMO-X with full salting with economy salting Dimensions and weights Total height [mm] 1310 1530 1790 1840 1970 1310 1530...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X See Fig. D-3 for detailed view of the brine line connection Fig. D-2: GENO-mat-duo WE-X water softener; rear view Brine tube Plastic Filter for pinch ring 3/8“ brine valve Brass sleeve 3/8“ Transition‐ Union nut 3/8“ nipple Fig. D-3: Exploded view of brine line connection Druckverlust GENO-mat duo WE Pressure loss GENO‐mat duo WE 3,00...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3.2 How to connect the control unit The work described here may only be performed by trained electricians or electronics experts. The control unit must be connected according to the terminal diagram shown in Fig. D-2. ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X E Start-up The work described below may only be performed by trained experts. For safety reasons, the start-up must be performed by Grünbeck's trained and authorised technical customer service/authorised service company. 1 | How to fill the brine tank 1.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2 | How to set up the system 2.1 How to set the blending The small systems with economic salting (GENO-mat duo hardness WE-X 50, WE-X 130, WE-X 230) are equipped with a blending unit as standard.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Setting the blending unit In the GENO-mat duo WE-X 50, duo WE-X 130 and duo WE-X 230 systems, the blending unit described here is mounted on the control valve. Optionally, small systems with full salting can be equipped with it.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3 | How to start up the system 1. Open the valve on the raw water inlet. 2. Release a manual regeneration (chapter F). Starting from the basic display, press and hold key for 5 seconds. An exchanger is now regenerated.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X F Operation GENO-IONO-matic WE-X control unit 1 | Introduction The GENO-mat duo WE-X water softeners are volume- controlled. They are operated and monitored by means of the control unit. Fig. F-1: Display of control unit GENO-IONO-matic WE-X 2 | How to operate the control unit 2.1 Key functions ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 5 minutes after the last key was pressed, the system jumps back to the basic display (time/residual capacity/time since last regeneration) from any opened menu. Parameter changes which have not been saved are lost. The display backlighting is switched off 10 minutes after the last key was pressed.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X The residual capacity of the exchanger bottle in operation is 2.4 System status display displayed in %. For the exchanger bottle that is undergoing regeneration, the current flow direction is indicated by arrow symbols. ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X The data is stored on the SD card as a *.txt file, the values are separated from one another by semicolons. This means the file can be imported into MS Excel, for example, without difficulty. ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2.7 Changing system In this menu, it is possible to set various hardness units and parameters – code 290 operating languages. Starting point: Basic display (time/residual capacity/time since last regeneration). Press and hold P and keys simultaneously, the code request appears Use the ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Control via reverse osmosis system GENO-OSMO-X 1 | Introduction The GENO-mat duo WE-Osmo-X water softeners are volume- controlled. The systems are operated and monitored by means of the control electronics of the GENO-WE-OSMO-Xreverse osmosis system.
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Home-button Access to the ® GENO -OSMO-X- menu Operating mode, current measuring values The following information is stored in the OSMO-X control unit. This can be found in the subsystem range of the INFO level (can be called up using the ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2 | How to operate the control unit 2.1 Change, save, reject parameters In a menu with permanently stored selections, any choice (line) can be selected by tapping on it. The middle line is in slightly larger print, however. Save your selection with this button.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2.2 Acknowledgement of errors/signals In case of a pending signal or error, the status line changes its colour and on the home screen, the subsystem concerned has a coloured frame. Yellow = signal Red = error Tap on the status line >>...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 2.3 Screen saver The screen saver is displayed automatically if the screen is not touched for 5 minutes (or after an adjustable period of time). As soon as the touch screen is tapped on or a signal or an error occurs the display returns to the basic display.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3.2 Manual regeneration Manual regeneration Off/On 3.3 System setting Parameters Factory setting Setting range Comment Hardness unit °dH °dH / °f / mol/m³ Applies to raw water hardness and capacity rate Data record Depending on system Set value is not allowed size...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X G Faults 1 | Basic information Even carefully designed and manufactured technical systems that are operated properly, may experience malfunctions. There is a difference between warnings and faults: Warning = signal contact of the control unit opens (terminals 30/31), yellow LED is illuminated Fault = fault signal contact of the control unit opens (terminals 29/30), red LED is illuminated...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 1.1 Warnings Table G-1: Warnings This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do Service interval The maintenance interval Inform Grünbeck's technical customer of the water softener has service/authorised service company expired Low salt Er A...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X H Maintenance 1 | Basic information In order to guarantee the reliable function of water softeners over a long period of time, some maintenance work has to be performed at regular intervals. This applies in particular to the softening of drinking water where the required measures are defined in the pertinent regulations and guidelines.
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Caution! If the salt level falls below the minimum filling level, hardness may break through. Observe the minimum salt filling level (see Technical Specifications, chapter C). In case of systems where no specific value is indicated, refill the water softener as soon as the level has fallen to just a few centimetres.
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 3 | Maintenance According to DIN 1988 part 8 / A 12, maintenance work at water softeners may only be performed by Grünbeck’s technical service/authorised service company or an approved company. ...
Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Safety fitting (e.g. system separator) checked for non-return function. Not required in case of intrinsically safe water softeners, in particular water softeners with DVGW test mark! In water softeners with a disinfection unit: Functional check of the disinfection unit (measure flow).
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X 5 | Operating log Customer Name: ..............Address: .............................................. GENO-mat duo water softener WE-X WE-OSMO-X (please check appropriate box) Serial number ............Installed by ............. Filter: Make/type ..... / ......Connection data: please check appropriate box Drain connection DIN 1988...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Start-up Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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Water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Maintenance work on the water softener GENO-mat duo WE-X, GENO-mat duo WE-OSMO-X Check list Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Water meter reading [m³]...
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