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Assembly and operating instructions Chlorine electrolysis system CHLORINSITU IIa, 625 ... 2,500 g/h ® A2933 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use. · Do not discard. The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors. The latest version of the operating instructions are available on our homepage.
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Supplemental directives General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. The document is always aimed equally at women, men and gender-neutral persons. We kindly ask readers for their under‐ standing in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Description of the system............4 1.1 Description and operation..........5 1.2 Labelling of Warning Information........6 1.3 User qualification............8 1.4 General safety information..........9 Storage and Transport............10 Components of the system..........11 3.1 CHLORINSITU ®...
Description of the system Description of the system The system is used for water disinfection in: Potable water Cooling towers Various process water systems Swimming pools etc. The system is used to electrochemically produce ‘free chlorine’ (NaOCl solution) from sodium chloride. ‘free chlorine’...
Description of the system 1.1 Description and operation The system produces free chlorine from a sodium chloride solution, as per the diagram below. A2934 Fig. 1: P&I flow diagram presented in accordance with DIN EN ISO 10628.
Description of the system Basic substances required Sodium chloride for the brine storage tank: Use CHLORINSITU ® salt. If you do not wish or are unable to do this, only use salt that is cer‐ tified in accordance with the EU Regulation 528/2012. Ensure that the salt meets the following specifications: min.
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Description of the system CAUTION! Nature and source of the danger Possible consequence: Slight or minor injuries. Material damage. Measure to be taken to avoid this danger. – Denotes a possibly hazardous situation. If the situation is disregarded, it could result in slight or minor injuries.
Description of the system 1.3 User qualification WARNING! Danger of injury with inadequately qualified per‐ sonnel The operator of the system / equipment is respon‐ sible for ensuring that the qualifications are ful‐ filled. If inadequately qualified personnel work on the unit or loiter in the hazard zone of the unit, this could result in dangers that could cause serious injuries and material damage.
Description of the system 1.4 General safety information WARNING! Warning of hydrogen and mains voltage Only allow authorised technical personnel to open the system cabinet. WARNING! Warning of chemicals The lid of the product storage tank must be tightly closed as soon as product or hydrogen may be present in the product storage tank.
Storage and Transport Storage and Transport Storage WARNING! Storage of the system in unsuitable ambient condi‐ tions. – It is mandatory that the following storage instructions are adhered to. Unsuitable ambient conditions can result in mal‐ functions and faults in the installed system. When the system is in operation, this can also lead to hazards to the personnel.
Components of the system Components of the system 3.1 CHLORINSITU ® G / H / I A2935 Fig. 2: The connectors must be made on site...
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Components of the system Connectors, to be installed on site. Installation External pipework Specification side Connectors, softened water (potable DN15/Ø20 Ø20 mm, PN16, PVCU, 2 ... 5 bar (g); > 10 water quality). PVCU l/min. Max. 0.05 °dH; 15 ... 25 °C A suitable non-return valve is needed for the water connector.
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Components of the system L / M A2936 Fig. 3: Cabinets and tanks.
Preparation for use Preparation for use WARNING! Danger due to operation of the system in unsuit‐ able locations. – Adhere to all national and local regulations relating to the use of chlorine. – In particular, it is the responsibility of the oper‐ ator to draw up an Explosion Protection Docu‐...
Installation and assembly Installation and assembly 5.1 Check-list for assembly of the Chlorinsitu ® Installation process Tick Check whether the assembly location complies with the guidelines governing tempera‐ ture, safety, space, humidity etc. Clear the area in which the system is to be installed. Remove all packaging from and out of the system.
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Installation and assembly Installation process Tick Connect the actuator contact to the control cabinet - via the housing section (H). Remove the wire jumper between the contacts. Connect the “Level too low” level switch of the external product storage tank to the external product metering pump - via the housing section (H).
Installation and assembly 5.2 Assembly and installation of the Chlorinsitu ® User qualifications, mechanical/hydraulic installation: trained Ä Chapter 1.3 ‘User qualification’ skilled personnel, see on page 8 User qualification, electrical installation: electrical technician, Ä Chapter 1.3 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 Check whether the assembly location complies with the guidelines governing temperature, safety, space, humidity, etc.
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Installation and assembly L / M A2936 Fig. 4: Cabinets and tanks. Product storage tank K Brine storage tank R Control cabinet M Production cabinet N Softener with frame Place the brine storage tank (K) and optionally an external product storage tank in their intended positions. Preferably position the brine storage tank in the direct vicinity of the system.
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Installation and assembly G / H / I A2935 Fig. 5: Connectors for the Chlorinsitu IIa system cabinet ® Connector, inlet for softened water Connector, brine inlet to brine pump Connector, softened water discharge to the brine storage tank Connector, waste water outlet Connector, brine to the softener Sleeve section, electrical power supply line Connector, product output from product pump...
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Installation and assembly B1016 Fig. 6: H system Glue an H system (pipework) to the outside air outlet to pre‐ vent dirt or rain water from penetrating inside (e.g. may be assembled using 3 T-pieces). CAUTION! – Do not position the air outlet in the vicinity of: –...
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Installation and assembly Connect the activation contact to the control cabinet - via the housing section (H). Remove the wire jumper between the contacts. Optional: Connect the “Low flow contact” outlet of the external product storage tank to the control cabinet - via the housing section (H).
Operation Operation User qualification, operation: instructed personnel, see Ä Chapter 1.3 ‘User qualification’ on page 8 The user interface Damage to the touchscreen Sharp or pointed objects can damage the plastic surface of the touch screen. Only use your finger or a touch pen to operate the touchscreen.
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Operation The user interface main menu for the No external enable Chlorinsitu -IIa ® Chlorinsitu ® 0.0 A Brine 0.0 L/h Chlorine B1007 Fig. 8: The user interface main menu The main menu for the user interface represents a simplified flow chart of the system as well as statuses and values.
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Operation User interface menu structure WATER FLOW MAIN MENU MENU No external enable Status AIR FLOW .0 A Settings TEMPERATURE CELL Service .0 L/h Chlorine PRODUCT STORAGE TANK POWER SUPPLY + CELL STATUS PRODUCTION HOURS TIME OPTIONS SETTINGS LANGUAGE SERVICE ALARM ALARM MESSAGES B1011...
Operation 6.1 Navigation STATUS MENU Flow Airflow Temperature Storagetank Production hours Powersupply SETTINGS MENU Set Clock Options Language: Language: MENU No external enable English Dutch German French Status .0 A Settings 17/11/17 (Fri) 15:25 Service SCROLL .0 L/h Chlorine SCROLL DOWN 17/11/17 15:13 15:25...
Operation 6.2 Status ‘STATUS’ view. You can read off different parameters in the 22.06.2020 Chlorinsitu -IIa ® 22.06.59 FLOW & Setpoint flow = 276 l/h DEGASSER LEVEL Water flow control valve: Control TEMPERATURE Water valve AIRFLOW Flow, in 0 l/h Flow, out 0 l/h PRODUCT STORAGE TANK...
Commissioning Commissioning WARNING! Danger of explosion due to hydrogen Fires and other ignition sources in the system's vicinity or the air exhaust line can ignite the hydrogen.
Commissioning 7.1 Check-list for commissioning Commissioning process for Chlorin‐ situ ® Wear safety glasses. Wear safety gloves. Tab. 2: Check-list for commissioning, Chlorinsitu ® Step Prior to the start of commissioning, check that all preparations have been completed correctly. Check that the brine storage tank is sufficiently filled with the required salt. Open the water feed valve of your system.
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Commissioning Wear safety glasses. Wear safety gloves. Caution high voltage. Prior to the start of commissioning, check that all preparations have been completed correctly. Commissioning is divided into two phases. Commissioning preparation is used to monitor the installa‐ tion phase and should be performed prior to commissioning. Solve or eliminate problems or other observations on the installa‐...
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Commissioning Pre-commissioning checks Check: System connectors, fuses and external con‐ – nections of the product and brine storage tanks. whether the room is sufficiently well ventilated. – whether all lines comply with the P&ID. – – whether a mains switch / emergency stop switch is provided on the wall.
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Commissioning Slowly open the sampling tap and allow the air to bleed out. Once pure water flows from the tap, leave it running for 1 min. Then take a sample: Check the hardness of the soft‐ ened water (order no. Z90.2093, van den Heuvel Watertech‐ nologie b.v.).
[ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu [ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu WARNING! Danger of explosion due to hydrogen Fires and other ignition sources in the system's vicinity or the air exhaust line can ignite the hydrogen. MENU Status Settings Service Time Date Status Text Error message text Error message text...
[ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu Alarm: Current too high This alarm occurs if the actual current is unusually high. The fol‐ lowing causes are possible: A problem in the current measurement or control. Alarm: Voltage too low This alarm occurs if the actual voltage lies below the limit value. The following causes are possible: The fuse is faulty.
[ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu Alarm: Temperature difference is too This alarm occurs if there is too low a temperature difference. The small. following causes are possible: The temperature at the installation place is too low. The process water temperature is too low. Alarm: The cell temperature (internal) This alarm occurs if the temperature at the inlet of one of the elec‐...
[ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu Alarm: Level external storage tank too This alarm occurs if the liquid level in the external product storage high tank reaches the switch. The following causes are possible: The level switch in the external product storage tank is not working correctly.
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[ALARM] / Troubleshooting menu Alarm: Leak sensor collecting pan for This alarm occurs if liquid enters the protection tank of the product external product storage tank storage tank until it triggers the liquid level sensor. The following causes are possible: The external product storage tank has a leak.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair WARNING! Danger of explosion due to hydrogen Fires and other ignition sources in the system's vicinity or the air exhaust line can ignite the hydrogen. 9.1 Maintaining the Operating Unit User qualification, maintenance instructed personnel, see Ä...
Maintenance and repair Interval Maintenance work Regularly Check whether the hardness of the water upstream of the softener is < 0.1°dH. Slowly open the sampling tap and allow the air to bleed out. Once pure water flows from the tap, leave it running for 1 min. Then take a sample: Check the hardness of the soft‐ ened water (order no.
Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for your feed chemical. A current Declaration of Decontamination is available to download on the ProMinent website. Sign indicating EU collection system In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, this device features the symbol showing a waste bin with a line through it.
Technical data Technical data 11.1 Specifications of the Chlorinsitu ® IIa 625 ... 2500 g/h Capacity (FAC production) 625 g/h 1250 g/h 2500 g/h All technical data applies to an 15 kg/day 30 kg/day 60 kg/day ambient temperature of 20 °C and a water temperature of 15 °C System availability 24 h/day...
Declaration of Conformity for Machinery Declaration of Conformity for Machinery This declaration of conformity was issued at the manufacturer's sole responsibility. Manufacturer: Van den Heuvel Watertechnologie B.V. Glashorst 114 3925 BV Scherpenzeel Netherlands Excerpt from the Declaration of Conformity Tab. 3: Description and identification of the product Designation of the product: CHLORINSITU ®...