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- Page 1 We understand water. Water softener | softliQ:PA 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 manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents About this manual ..........4 Operation ............45 Other applicable documents ........ 4 Request information ...........45 Intended audience ..........4 Starting a manual regeneration ......47 ... -
Page 4: About This Manual
About this manual About this manual Other applicable documents The following documents also apply in the case of the softliQ:PA: ● For Grünbeck's technical customer service/authorised service company: Customer service instructions of softliQ:PA water softener, order no.: TD4- BP000de ● Also, the manuals for all accessories 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>Manual regeneration 1.5.2 Menu items Menu items, e.g. -
Page 6: Validity Of The Manual
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) Validity of the manual This manual applies to the following products: ●... -
Page 7: Type Plate
About this manual Type plate The type designation plate is located under the lid of the brine tank. Please specify the data shown on the type designation plate in order to speed up the processing of your enquiries or orders. Therefore enter the necessary information in the table below to have it readily available whenever necessary. -
Page 8: For Your Safety
For your safety For your safety WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to improper handling. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Have the installation, commissioning and annual maintenance carried out by specialist installers only. Safety measures ● Install the product in a frost-free room. Otherwise, the system may suffer irreparable damage. -
Page 9: Regulations
For your safety The following signal words were defined subject to the degree of danger and can be used in the present document: ● DANGER means that serious or fatal injuries will occur if the corresponding precautionary measures are not taken. ●... -
Page 10: Responsibilities Of The Owner/User
● Make sure that the required inspection and maintenance work is carried out. ● Keep this manual. Admissible regenerant The softliQ:PA water softener is only allowed to be operated with the following regeneration agent: ● Salt tablets according to EN 973 type A Other regenerants are not allowed. -
Page 11: Product Description
Product description Product description Intended use ● The softliQ water softener may only and exclusively be used for the softening and partial softening of cold drinking water. ● The softliQ water softener protects water pipes and connected water-carrying systems from scaling resp. from malfunctions and damage caused by scaling. ●... -
Page 12: Product Components
Product description Product components Description Description Connection block Exchanger tank Shut-off valve for raw water Housing of technical equipment, upper part Shut-off valve hygienically treated water Water test kit "total hardness“ Control unit Sieve bottom Brine valve Brine tank Housing of technical equipment, lower part Illuminated LED ring Adsorber Lid of brine tank... -
Page 13: Functional Description
Product description Functional description 3.3.1 Ion exchange process The softliQ water softener works according to the ion exchange process. The exchange of calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions causes the water to become soft. Figure Explanation The exchanger contains ion exchanger resin in the form of small resin beads. - Page 14 Pseudomonads 3.3.3 Intelligence of the softliQ:PA water softener A regeneration is released, if at least 50% of the current system capacity is used up. The point of regeneration automatically is placed in a time period where usually little water is consumed.
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Page 15: Features
Product description Features 3.4.1 Electronically controlled blending unit The electronically controlled blending unit automatically regulates the ratio between fully softened and at the same time hygienically treated water and only hygienically treated water. The regulation is subject to the raw and soft water hardness programmed in the control. 3.4.2 Pre-alarm salt supply Once per regeneration, a light sensor checks the filling level of the regeneration salt. -
Page 16: Accessories
Product description Accessories You can retrofit your product with additional accessories. Please contact your local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt for details. Image Product Order no. EXADOS dosing computer EK 6 softliQ:MC 115 570 EXADOS dosing computer ES 6 softliQ:MC 115 580 Electronically controlled dosing technology for corrosion protection or to stabilise the total hardness. - Page 17 Product description Image Product Order no. 90 ° connection angle - 1" (2 pieces) 187 865 To direct the connection hoses closer along the softliQ in case of confined installation conditions. 17 | 76...
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Page 18: Control Unit
Control unit Control unit Overview Description Description Display ENTER key HOME button ▼ Down arrow key ▲ Up arrow key Keys only light up if they currently have a function assigned. Displays 4.2.1 Status level The status level is the basic display of your water softener. It provides you with information on the current status. - Page 19 Control unit The following messages are displayed in the status level: Figure Explanation The water softener is working properly. Yellow symbol Maintenance due! Notify Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service company. Yellow symbol Salt supply low! Please refill! Still sufficient for xy days Red symbol Salt supply used up! Refill immediately! The water softener is not working properly.
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Page 20: Navigating The Control Unit
Control unit In the menu level, you may select the following submenus: Figure Explanation Information This menu offers useful information on the water softener (refer to chapter 7.1). Manual regeneration In this menu, you can manually release a regeneration (refer to chapter 7.2). -
Page 21: Menu Structure
Control unit Menu structure For more information about the contents of the menu level, refer to chapter 7. Menu level Menu items Values/settings Information Information 1 During operation Graphic depiction of the system capacity of each exchanger (two blue symbols). Graphical representation of the remaining runtime for each adsorber (grey symbol: adsorber is being disinfected, blue symbol: adsorber is in operation) - Page 22 Water Water hardness Set raw water hardness hardness Index value of soft water hardness Commissioni Commissioning Follow the instructions indicated in the display of the softliQ:PA Technical Code-protected For Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service service area company only. 22 | 76...
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Page 23: Code-Protected Levels
Control unit Code-protected levels The settings described here may only be performed by specialist installers or Grünbeck's technical customer service/authorised service company. Status level>Menu level>Customer service 1. Touch ENTER briefly. 2. Enter the code with ▼ and ▲. 3. Confirm with ENTER. 4.5.1 Installer level (code 005) The settings described here may only be performed by specialist installers or Grünbeck's... - Page 24 Control unit Menu items Settings/remarks Search for Exchanger tank 1 0 - Factory-setting reference 1 - Carry out function. position Exchanger 2 0 - Factory-setting regeneration 1 - Carry out function. valve Move to reference position of the selected exchanger. Ongoing regenerations are aborted.
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Page 25: Mygrünbeck" App
Control unit Menu items Settings/remarks Inputs and Voltage-free Regeneration water delivery pump (factory-setting) outputs contact function Contact closed during the regeneration steps of first filtrate, salting, slow rinse and backwash. This setting must be made in connection with the regeneration water feed pump available as an accessory (refer to chapter 3.6). -
Page 26: Peer-To-Peer Connection
Control unit You can register your product conveniently using the myGrünbeck app. In the myGrünbeck app, call up the "Product registration" function in the "User" menu. Scan the data matrix code of the type designation plate (refer to chapter 1.7). This gives you a follow-on warranty for your product. Peer-to-peer connection You can connect Wi-Fi devices such as smart phones, tablets or laptops directly to the control unit of the softliQ and thus permit access to the control unit. -
Page 27: Connection Via Wi-Fi Router
Control unit Once the connection has been established, it is possible to access the water softener via the internal website or using the myGrünbeck app. The connection will not be established before the password has been entered. Connection via Wi-Fi router You can connect the control unit of the softliQ to a Wi-Fi router, and thus integrate it into an existing network. - Page 28 Control unit 4.8.1 Connect the softliQ to Wi-Fi using the myGrünbeck app In order to be able to configure the water softener using the myGrünbeck app, you must already have an existing peer-to-peer connection (refer to chapter 4.7). 1. Open the menu of the myGrünbeck app. 2.
- Page 29 Control unit 1. Enter "http://192.168.0.1/" in your browser address line. 2. Confirm the entry. 3. Select "Networks" in the menu bar on the left-hand side. 4. In the table on the right-hand side, next to the Search for Wi-Fi item, activate Start. The search can take up to one minute.
- Page 30 Control unit » If the logon is successful, the "Connected" status is displayed under "WLAN network status". The Wi-Fi symbol ( ) will appear in the top left-hand corner of the display. If the connection process takes longer than two minutes, disconnect the WLAN connection of your WLAN device.
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Page 31: Sending An E-Mail If There Is A Malfunction
Control unit The characters appear in this sequence when ▼ is pressed: !"#$%&'()*+,-/0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ [\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~ Press ▼ again if the letters cease to change. If you entered a position incorrectly, you may return to the beginning with HOME. 16. Confirm each position with ENTER. 17. - Page 32 Control unit 2. Follow the instructions. » You will receive an email containing all necessary data. The email will be sent by "noreply@prodreggb.de" and its subject is "Confirmation of user agreement". You can search for it in your inbox. If you do not find the email in your inbox, check your spam folder.
- Page 33 Control unit ● Personal data: • Email address to which the email should be sent (up to 3) • Telephone number and surname of the owner/user There is no need to enter a telephone number and surname. If entered, the data will appear in the subject line of the e-mail, and this will make it easier for the recipient (installer, caretaker) to make the correct categorisation.
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Page 34: Installation
Installation Installation The installation of a water softener represents a major intervention into the drinking water system and may only be performed by a specialist installer. Description Description ® ® Drinking water filter BOXER EXADOS dosing computer GENO-STOP ® safety device Drain connection DN 50 acc. - Page 35 Installation NOTE: The valves of the system are operated electrically. ● Water can flow to the drain uncontrollably if there is a power failure during regeneration. ► If there is a power failure, check your product and shut off the water supply, if necessary.
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Page 36: Check The Scope Of Supply
Installation Check the scope of supply Description Description Water softener completely pre-assembled Water test kit "total hardness“ 2 Connection hoses Operation manual Connection block incl. 2 inserts, union nuts, seals each ► Check the scope of supply for completeness and possible damage. Installing the product WARNING: Danger of contaminated drinking water due to stagnation. - Page 37 Installation 5.3.1 Fit the connection block into the pipe 1. Take the sieve insert and the flow direction into consideration. 2. Fit the connection block into the pipe with inserts, union nuts and seals. 5.3.2 Installing the connection hoses 1. Unscrew both the screws on the sides of the upper part of the housing of the technical equipment.
- Page 38 Installation NOTE: Mix-up of connection hoses and insufficient tightening torque of union nuts possible. ● Functional failure and/or leaks at the system. ► Observe the flow direction marked by arrows. ► Tighten the union nuts with approx. 4 Nm. 38 | 76...
- Page 39 Installation 5.3.3 Establish waste water connection as per DIN EN 1717 The drain connection DN 50 as per DIN EN 1717 for small-scale water softeners makes it easier to connect according to the DIN standard (refer to chapter 3.6). NOTE: Waste water backing up due to kinked hoses. ●...
- Page 40 Installation 5.3.4 Inputs and outputs of the control unit The control unit features a voltage-free input and output. These are configured in the installer level (refer to chapter 4.5). Description Description Programmable input DigIN Voltage-free fault signal contact Pot.f.S. (No) max.
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Page 41: Commissioning
Commissioning Commissioning How to start up the product The softliQ control unit is operated using buttons (refer to chapter 4.3). The start-up program assists you with starting up the softliQ water softener. You are guided through the start-up procedure step-by-step on the display. There are dots on the right of the display. - Page 42 Commissioning 6.1.2 Manual start of the commissioning program If required, start the start-up program manually from the menu level. Status level>Menu level>Start-up 1. Confirm with ENTER. 2. Press and hold the ▲ and ▼ keys for 2 seconds. 6.1.3 Sequence of the start-up program There can be waiting periods during the start-up program.
- Page 43 Commissioning Description Description Shut-off valve for raw water Shut-off valve hygienically treated soft water Sampling valve for raw water Sampling valve for soft water 9. Open the raw water shut-off valve at the connection block. 10. Confirm with ▼. 11. Look for leaks. 12.
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Page 44: Handing Over The Product To The Owner/User
Commissioning Should, after some time, "raw water shut-off valve at connection block still closed" appear in the display, open the shut-off valve for raw water. 14. Open the soft water shut-off valve. 15. Confirm with ▼. 16. Check the water hardness on exchanger 1 as described in chapter 7.7. »... -
Page 45: Operation
Operation Operation Request information Status level>Menu level>Information 7.1.1 Information 1 Here, you see a graphic display of the current system function. Figure Explanation Both exchangers are in operation. The system capacity declines from the top downwards. One bar corresponds to 20%. The light bars indicate the available system capacity. - Page 46 Operation 7.1.2 Information 2 Display Explanation System flow rate Indicates the current flow rate of the system. The value is displayed in m³/h. Days the salt supply is Indicates for how long the salt supply is estimated to last. The expected to last value is displayed in days.
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Page 47: Starting A Manual Regeneration
Operation Starting a manual regeneration Status level>Menu level>Manual regeneration A manual regeneration is necessary in the following cases: ● The product resumes operation after a longer period of standstill. ● After maintenance and repair work was performed. ● If the raw water hardness has changed or has been altered. ●... -
Page 48: Select Regeneration Time
Operation Menu item Setting options Function of illuminated LED ring Function of illuminated LED ring During water treatment, operation, malfunction (factory-setting) During operation, malfunction During malfunction Deactivated Illuminated continuously Illuminated LED ring is flashing in case of pre-alarm salt supply ... -
Page 49: Determining And Entering The Water Hardness
Operation Determining and entering the water hardness 7.7.1 Water test kit The water test kit is designed for the determination of the water hardness in °dH or in °f. The units mmol/l and mol/m³ can be determined from °f. Description Description Test tube Titration solution... - Page 50 Operation 2. Let the water flow for at least 30 seconds. 3. Take a water sample with the test tube: a Fill the test tube up to the °dH mark to determine the water hardness in °dH. b Fill the test tube up to the marking °f (x 0.1 = mol/m³) in order to determine the water hardness in °f, mol/m³...
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Page 51: Refilling Salt Tablets
Operation Refilling salt tablets The salt tablet level in the brine tank must always be higher than the water level. 1. Open the brine tank cover. The sensor for the low-salt alarm is located in the lid of the brine tank. This sensor does not work with laser light, so it is safe for the eyes. -
Page 52: 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 particular attention to hygiene when working on water softeners. Inspection and maintenance of a water softener is prescribed in the DIN EN 806-5 standard. Regular maintenance ensures trouble-free and hygienic operation. -
Page 53: Maintenance
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance No water is allowed to drip from the flushing water hose during parallel operation. The system is in parallel operation when two blue symbols are displayed in information level 1 (refer to chapter 7.1). Maintenance Some regular work is necessary in order to ensure proper functioning of the product in the long term. - Page 54 Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 11. Read off the residential water meter reading. 12. Read off the regeneration counter (information 3). 13. Read off soft water volume meter (information 3). 14. Read out the error memory (code 245). Preliminary maintenance work 15. Check the hose connections for leaks and damage. 16.
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Page 55: Consumables
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Final maintenance work 34. Reset the service interval if activated. 35. Record data and work performed, including repair work, in the operation log and checklist. 36. Hand over the water softener and operation log to the owner/user. Consumables NOTE: Danger of damaging the system if unsuitable consumables are used. -
Page 56: Wearing Parts
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Wearing parts NOTE: Danger of damaging the system if unsuitable wearing parts are used. ● There is a risk of functional impairments, malfunctions and loss of warranty. ► Only use genuine wearing parts. Wearing parts are listed below: ●... -
Page 57: Fault
● Risk of infectious diseases. ► If malfunctions do occur, have them remedied immediately. The softliQ:PA water softener shows malfunctions on the display. If malfunctions do occur that cannot be remedied by the instructions given below, contact Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service company. - Page 58 Fault 9.1.2 Error messages Display Explanation Remedy Only displayed if Check the electrical power detection is activated. connection. If there is a power cut, Reset the clock of the water softener Power failure > 5 minutes any regeneration in if there is a power cut > 3 days (only progress at the time is with the "fixed"...
- Page 59 Fault Display Explanation Remedy Regeneration water Symbol on the left: Exchanger 1 meter is not emitting Symbol on the right: Exchanger tank pulses. Regeneration water meter Connecting cable Check the water supply. Quantity not reached! defective. Observe operation manual! Notify Grünbeck's technical service/ Water supply authorised service company.
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Page 60: Other Observations
Fault Other observations Observation Meaning Remedy No soft water Excessive water Restrict your water consumption to consumption the maximum flow rate permitted (water softener has (refer to chapter 12). exceeded its capacity). Perform a manual regeneration (refer to chapter 7.2). Water softener does not Check the electrical power have a permanent... -
Page 61: Shut-Down And Recommissioning
Shut-down and recommissioning Shut-down and recommissioning Even in case of longer periods of standstill, it is not necessary to put your product out of operation. Should you nevertheless wish to do so, please take the information given in the present chapter into consideration. 10.1 Shut-down WARNING: Danger of microbiological growth due to stagnating water. -
Page 62: Dismantling And Disposal
Dismantling and disposal Dismantling and disposal 11.1 Dismantling The work described herein represents an intervention into your drinking water system. Have this work performed by specialist companies and specialist installers only. CAUTION: The system is pressurised and connected to the electrical system ●... -
Page 63: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Technical specifications Dimensions and weights System width [mm] System height [mm] System depth [mm] Connection height of control valve [mm] (soft water; outlet) Connection height of control valve [mm] (raw water; inlet) Height of safety overflow of brine tank [mm] Height with open lid [mm]... - Page 64 Technical specifications Performance data Nominal pressure PN 10 Min./max. operating pressure (recommended) [bar] 2.0/8.0 (4.0) Nominal flow while blending is closed, at a pressure loss of 1.0 bar, as [m³/h] per DIN EN 14743 Nominal flow with blending open, at a pressure loss of 1.0 bar following [m³/h] DIN 19636 (raw water hardness 20 °dH (35.6 °f, 3.56 mol/m³),...
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Page 65: Other Information
Other information Other information 13.1 Explanation of terminology Drinking water is any water that is intended for use in the domestic environment for drinking and all other food preparation purposes, for personal hygiene and cleaning as well as for cleaning objects that do not only temporarily Drinking water come into contact with foodstuffs or the human body. -
Page 66: Hardness Ranges
Other information 13.3 Hardness ranges The hardness ranges were classified according to the German Act on Detergents and Cleaning Agents published in 2007. Hardness range °dH °fH Soft < 8.4 < 15 Medium 8.4 – 14 15 – 25 Hard >... -
Page 67: Operation Log
Operation log Operation log Water softener softliQ:PA20 Serial no.: ________________ Commissioning Customer Name: Address: Installation/Accessories Drinking water filter (make/type): Drain connection acc. to DIN EN 1717 Floor drain available Safety device Regeneration water lifting system Make: Dosing Active agent: Operating values Water pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter... - Page 68 Operation log 1st maintenance Operating values Raw water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 1) Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 2) Operating pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter [m³] Soft water meter reading (info level 3) [m³] Regeneration water meter reading (info level 3) Raw water volume blending (hygienically treated, non-softened water) (code 005)
- Page 69 Operation log 2nd maintenance Operating values Raw water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 1) Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 2) Operating pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter [m³] Soft water meter reading (info level 3) [m³] Regeneration water meter reading (info level 3) Raw water volume blending (hygienically treated, non-softened water) (code 005)
- Page 70 Operation log 3rd maintenance Operating values Raw water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 1) Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 2) Operating pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter [m³] Soft water meter reading (info level 3) [m³] Regeneration water meter reading (info level 3) Raw water volume blending (hygienically treated, non-softened water) (code 005)
- Page 71 Operation log 4th maintenance Operating values Raw water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 1) Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 2) Operating pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter [m³] Soft water meter reading (info level 3) [m³] Regeneration water meter reading (info level 3) Raw water volume blending (hygienically treated, non-softened water) (code 005)
- Page 72 Operation log 5th maintenance Operating values Raw water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness measured/set Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 1) Soft water hardness 0 °dH test (section 2) Operating pressure [bar] Reading of residential water meter [m³] Soft water meter reading (info level 3) [m³] Regeneration water meter reading (info level 3) Raw water volume blending (hygienically treated, non-softened water) (code 005)
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Page 73: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution. This certificate will become invalid if the system is modified in a way not approved by us. Water softener softliQ:PA System no.: Refer to type designation plate The aforementioned system also complies with the following directives and provisions: •... -
Page 74: Index
Index Index Menu level .............. 18, 20, 21 A myGrünbeck app ..........15, 25, 27, 28 Adsorber ........11, 12, 14, 21, 44, 45, 54, 60 O C Operation9, 14, 21, 41, 44, 45, 47, 52, 61, 63, 68, 69, 70, 71, Cleaning ................ - Page 75 ...
- Page 76 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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