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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.
About this manual 1.1 Other applicable documents The following documents also apply in the case of the backwash filters pureliQ:R und pureliQ:RD: ● The manuals of all accessories used shall apply. 1.2 Target group This manual is intended for specialist installers and owners/users.
About this manual This symbol identifies important information about the product or its handling. This symbol identifies work that is only allowed to be carried out by specialist installers. In Germany, the installation company must be registered in an installation directory of a water supply company acc.
First bullet point (level 2) • Second bullet point (level 2) ● Second list point (level 1) 1.6 Validity of the manual This manual applies to the following products: ● Backwash filter pureliQ:R ● Backwash filter pureliQ:RD 6 | 44...
About this manual 1.7 Type plate Type plate is located on the right side of the housing as seen from the front. Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your enquiries or orders. Please enter the serial number below in order to have the necessary data handy whenever necessary.
Safety Safety WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to incorrect handling. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Have the installation, start-up and six-monthly maintenance carried out by specialist installers only. 2.1 Safety measures ● Carefully read this manual before operating your product. ●...
Safety 2.2 Technical safety instructions This manual contains instructions that you must comply with for your personal safety as well as to avoid damage to property. The information and instructions are highlighted by a warning triangle and have the following structure: CAUTION: Type and source of danger ●...
Safety 2.3 Regulations When installing and starting up the system, amongst others, comply with the following regulations and guidelines: ● Statutory regulations on environmental protection ● Provisions of the employers' liability insurance associations ● DIN EN 806 Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption ●...
Safety 2.5 Responsibilities of the owner-user Comply with the following instructions to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the product: ● Arrange for a specialist installer to carry out installation, start-up and maintenance. ● Have the product explained to you by the specialist installer.
Product description Product description 3.1 Intended use ● The backwash filters pureliQ:R and pureliQ:RD are designed for the filtration of drinking water. ● The backwash filter pureliQ:RD with pressure reducer in addition is suitable for the adjustment of the holding pressure on the withdrawal side.
Product description 3.3 Functional description The unfiltered drinking water flows into the filter from the inlet side and then from the outside in through the filter element and to the pure water outlet. Thus, foreign particles of > 100 µm in size are retained.
Installation Installation The installation of a filter represents a major intervention into the drinking water system and may only be performed by a specialist installer. The pureliQ filters are installed in accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN 1988-200 in the cold water line downstream of the water meter and upstream of distribution lines or the devices to be protected.
Installation 4.1 Requirements for the installation site Observe local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. The installation site must be frost-proof and ensure the filter's protection from chemicals, dyes, solvents, vapours and direct sunlight. The installation location must be away from heat sources (e.g. washing machines, boilers and hot water pipes).
Item Designation Item Designation Water meter screw fittings Gaskets Backwash filter pureliQ:R or Operation manual pureliQ:RD ► Check the scope of supply for completeness and possible damage. 4.3 Installing the product In order for the water line on both sides of the filter to be...
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Installation The transparent plastic film serves as transport and dirt protection. We recommend leaving it on the device during assembly and the construction phase to prevent soiling of the white housing. 4.3.1 Installing the filter 1. Install the water meter screw connection in the pipe (the distance between the two seals must be 100 mm).
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Installation 5. Remove the protective caps. 6. Install the filter without stress and tighten the union nuts. 19 | 44...
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Installation 4.3.2 Attaching the backwash connection Discharge of backwash water with drain and trap ► Install the drain connection (not included in the scope of supply) at the lower outlet of the filter. The supplied hose adapter is not required for this variant. The free outlet is already integrated in the filter for this variant.
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Installation Backwash water discharge with hose connection 1. Mount the hose adapter. 2. Connect a hose (not included in the scope of supply). 21 | 44...
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Installation The maximum hose length is 4 metres. Longer hoses can lead to pressure loss and impair backwashing. NOTE: Risk of bacterial growth in the filter. ● Too shallow a downward slope can lead to stagnation water and thus to bacterial growth in the filter. ►...
Start-up Start-up 5.1 How to start up the product 1. Open the shut-off valves. 2. Open the nearest tap after the filter as far as it will go. » The filter is vented. 3. Check the filter for leaks. » The filter is in operation 5.2 Setting the month display In order not to miss a maintenance date, you can set the next...
Start-up 5.3 Setting pressure reducer (only pureliQ:RD) The factory setting for the pressure reducer is 4 bar. You can change this value as follows: 1. Open the withdrawal point. 2. Set the desired after-pressure on the handwheel for pressure reducer by turning it. 3.
Start-up 5.4 Handing over the operation manual to the operator When handing over the product, proceed as follows: 1. Inform the owner/user how the filter works. 2. Hand over all documents to the owner/user for keeping. 3. Use the manual to brief the owner/user, and answer any questions.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning, inspection, maintenance WARNING: If the intervals for inspection and replacement are not observed, the filter element will become excessively dirty. ● Health risk due to contamination of the drinking water. ► Observe the intervals for inspection and replacement of the filter element.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.2 Intervals Operation Interval Execution Inspection 2 months Owner/user Maintenance 6 months Owner/user or specialist installer Backwash In case of soiling Owner/user or and during specialist installer maintenance If the flow rate decreases 6.3 Inspection According to DIN EN 806-5, the owner/user has to inspect the filters every 2 months.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.4 Maintenance 6.4.1 Backwashing filter If you do not have a drain connection or hose connection installed, have a 10 litre bucket ready. 1. Place the bucket under the filter (only for installations without drain connection or hose connection). 2.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 5. Set the date for the next maintenance by setting the month display. 6.5 Wearing parts NOTE: Danger of damaging the system if unsuitable wearing parts are used. ● Risk of functional impairment, malfunctions and loss of warranty.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.6 Service kits 6.6.1 Service kits for backwash filter pureliQ:R Item Designation Item Designation Spring pack Backwash valve incl. seals Fastening nut incl. seal Filter cylinder Cylinder O-ring Filter element Recommended replacement Designation consisting of Order no.
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.6.3 Service kits for backwash filter pureliQ:RD Item Designation Item Designation Spring pack Backwash valve incl. seals Fastening nut incl. seal Filter cylinder Cylinder O-ring Pressure gauge Pressure reducer Filter element Recommended replacement Designation consisting of Order no. interval •...
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.7 Spare parts NOTE: Risk of damaging the system when unsuitable spare parts are used. ● Risk of functional impairment, malfunctions and loss of warranty. ► Only use genuine spare parts. 32 | 44...
Malfunction Malfunction WARNING: Risk of contaminated drinking water due to unintentional, strong reduction of pressure. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Remedy this malfunction immediately. Fault Explanation Remedy The water pressure at the The shut-off valves are not Open the shut-off valves withdrawal point is too low open completely.
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. 34 | 44...
Technical specifications Technical specifications 9.1 Backwash filter pureliQ:R Connection data pureliQ:R Nominal connection DN 20 DN 25 DN 32 diameter ¾“ Connection diameter 1" 1¼" Dimensions and weights A Installation height up to [mm] centre of connection B Installation length...
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5 – 40 Ambient temperature [°C] DVGW registration NW-9301CT0031 number SVGW certificate pending number Order no. 101 320 101 325 101 330 Pressure loss curve of backwash filter pureliQ:R Item Designation Item Designation Differential pressure Flow rate [m³/h] [bar] 36 | 44...
Other information 10 Other information 10.1 Explanation of terminology Filter element Part of the filter that ensures the retention of the particles. The filter's ability to retain particles and suspended matter of Pore size a certain size range, regardless of the type of filter material. It is defined by the upper and lower filtration fineness Flow rate at which, with a clean filter, either the pressure Nominal flow...
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