Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Table of contents A General ................. 1 Preface 2 How to use this operation manual 3 General safety information 4 Shipping and storage 5 Disposal B Basic information ..............1 Laws, regulations, standards 2 Intended use/field of application 3 Function C Product description .............
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that the systems designated below meets the safety and health requirements of the applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution. If the systems are modified in a way not approved by us, this certificate is void.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System A General 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. Drinking water is classified as food and requires particular care.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 2 | How to use this operation manual This operation manual is intended for the operators of our systems. It is divided into several chapters (a letter is assigned to each of them) which are listed in the “Table of contents”...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Only persons who have read and understood this operation manual 3.2 Operating are permitted to work with the system. The safety guidelines are to personnel be strictly adhered to. The system may only be used for the purpose outlined in the product 3.3 Designated description (chapter C).
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 4 | Shipping and storage Caution! The system may be damaged by frost or high tempera- tures. In order to avoid damage of this kind: Protect from frost during transportation and storage! Do not install or store the system next to objects which radiate a lot of heat.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 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. This operation manual takes into consideration the current regulations and stipulates information that you will need for the safe operation of your deferrisation system.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 3 | Function The GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation systems for the removal of iron work with an active insoluble catalytic filter material. A central control valve automatically controls the operating cycle’s filtration, backwash and first filtrate.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System C Product description 1 | Type plate The type plate is located on the GENO-mat FE-Z control valve. Que- ries and orders will be processed faster if you are able to provide the information listed on your system's type plate.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 2 | Technical specifications The GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system is a single system with integrated bypass for the supply of raw water during the backwash process. It is equipped with a timer control. The backwash is re- leased after a set time interval.
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Amount of regeneration agent required Preparation amount GENO-oxi plus GENO-Spezialgranulat (special granulate) 1050 Regeneration/disinfection interval Regeneration as required / disinfection at the latest after 6 months Concentration of preparation 0.35 Total waste water volume per regeneration [m³] at 3 bar approx.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 4 | Scope of supply 4.1 Basic configuration Exchanger tank in double walled plastic housing. Filter materials (gravel, GENO-Ferrocat, quartz gravel). Control valve made of red bronze with integrated timer control. ...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 6.2 Test device for iron measuring range 0.0 mg/l - 0.8 mg/l or 1.0 mg/l - 10.0 mg/l respectively For the quantitative, colorimetric determination of dissolved iron in the measuring range of 0.0 mg/l – 0.8 mg/l respectively 1.0 mg/l –...
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System D Installation and operation 1 | General installation instructions The installation site must provide adequate space. A foundation of a sufficient size and adequate carrying capacity must be provided. The required connections must be provided prior to the installation. For dimensions and connection data, please refer to table D-1.
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System When installing the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system, certain 1.1 Water installation rules must be strictly complied with. Additional recommendations are given in order to facilitate the handling of the systems. The installa- tion information described below is also illustrated in fig.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 2 | Preliminary Work 1. Unpack all system components. 2. Check for completeness and perfect condition. 3. Place the filter tank at the designated location. Extract from Table D-1 Table D-2: Fill volumes GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system 20/10 25/13 30/14 40/17 40/18 50/19 60/20 Filling volumes and consumption data...
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 3 | How to connect the system 1. Establish water connection as described in the erection drawing (fig. D-2 (a) (b) while observing the guidelines and recommenda- tions given in section 1. Raw water Pure water Grünbeck‘s...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Caution! Dirt and corrosion particles might damage the system (control valve). Flush the supply pipe prior to start-up. 2. Establish waste water connection as per DIN EN 1717. Shorten the rinse water hose to the correct length and guide it to the drain. Ensure there is a free outlet (min.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Start-up The work described below may only be performed by trained ex- perts. We recommend having the start-up performed by Grünbeck’s technical service/authorised service company. Warning! Danger of contamination due to stagnation! According to VDI 6023, filling the system with drinking water before normal opera- tion commences is prohibited.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Operation 1 | How to operate the control unit The control unit regulates the operation of the deferrisation system. 1.1 How to set the time The GENO-mat FE-Z systems are factory-set in a way that the au- tomatic regeneration is always released at 02:00 (at night).
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Backwash wheel Button to set the time Hour wheel Reference arrow for current time and operating state (black) Reference arrow (red) Reference point for operating state (white) ...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System The current operating state may be read from the position of the ref- 1.3 Reading the erence point (Fig. F-1, Item 8) on the backwash wheel (Fig. F-1, Item operating status The reference point (Fig. F- Operating mode: pure water is available.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System G Maintenance and care 1 | Basic information In order to guarantee the reliable function of the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation systems over a long period of time, some maintenance work has to be performed at regular intervals. This applies in particu- lar to the backwash in the drinking water sector where the required measures are defined in the pertinent regulations and guidelines.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Note: Minor deviations are normal and cannot be prevented techni- cally. If you detect major deviations, please contact Grünbeck’s cus- tomer service/authorised service company. Check the entire system for outward tightness. ...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 3.1.1 Oxidising agents Designated area of application: Oxidising agents are used for the regeneration and disinfection of GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation systems. Furthermore, they are dosed upstream of GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation systems in order to com- pletely oxidise iron II compounds.
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 3.1.3 Timer settings For the regeneration/disinfection the corresponding regeneration tank and the appropriate regeneration agent are required (refer to 3.1 preparation of the regeneration agent). Flip the cover of the control valve to the side. ...
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 3.2 Operation log The operation log is located in chapter G, item 5 of this operation manual. When starting up the system, make sure to record all data on the cover sheet of the operation log and fill in the first column of the check list.
Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System 5 Operation log Customer Name: ................Address: ....................................................GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system 20/10 (Please check appropriate box) 25/13 Serial number ............30/14 Installed by ............... 40/17 Filter: Make/Type/ ....... 40/18 50/19 60/20...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Maintenance work required on the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Start-up Measured values Water pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system Flow pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Maintenance work required on the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system Flow pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Maintenance work required on the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system Flow pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system...
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Deferrisation GENO-mat FE-Z Deferrisation System Maintenance work required on the GENO-mat FE-Z deferrisation system Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system Flow pressure [bar] upstream and downstream of the system...
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