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WaterBackpack Company GmbH ® PAUL Station Manual – assembly, start-up, operation and maintenance – last modified 02.08.2019 PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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5.1 OPV adjustment ................20 ® 5.2 Start-up of the PAUL station ............21 5.3 Temporary stop of operation ............22 6 Maintenance ................23 6.1 Daily ....................23 ® 6.1.1 Water level inside PAUL ............23 PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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8.1 Chlorine dosing ................. 32 ® 8.2 Taking PAUL out of operation for a long period of time ....33 9 Detailed list of parts that come with set 1 to set 4 ....34 PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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Figure 15: OPV correct adjusted ..............21 Figure 16: meter reading ................. 24 Figure 17: sample protocol for maximum filtration test ........25 Figure 18: membrane module – look through the slits between the plates ..31 PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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List of parts included in set 2: connection between PAUL FWT ....................35 Table 4: List of parts included in set 3: outlet FWT ........36 Table 5: List of parts included in set 4: side outlet with hose ......36 PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Filtered Water Tank (FWT) to store the filtered water during times where no water is tapped ® Figure 1 shows a scheme of the PAUL Station arrangement. ® Figure 1: Scheme of the PAUL station PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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FWT if the water level in the FWT exceeds an adjustable level Another thing that is necessary in most situations is the RPS, i.e. the Run-dry Protection Switch for the electric pump. The device itself is identical with the OPS. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
PAUL with a bucket alternatively. Here a sieve is provided identical to the standard sieve. It is identical with the OPV but also has the water level sensor mounted. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
OPV (or the OPV-S) instead by removing the two screws that hold the sieve, and then mount the OPV/OPV-S in this place by using the same screws. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
In case of electric pumps, a float switch that breaks the electric circuit for the pump when exceeding a set water level in the RWT can also be provided, the so called OPS, see chapter 2. When selecting the pump, important criteria include Suction or submerged pump PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Hose cutter, alternatively stable scissor or cutter or knife Crimping tool, alternatively gripper Centre bit ¾“ or 1" and ½“ Standard set of screwdrivers and phillips screwdrivers Drilling machine is recommended PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
However, in chapter 9 all single parts are listed an specified, so it is a good idea to first check the delivery for completeness. If any doubts, please contact us via Mail. Please include photos to explain your issue. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
FWT will increase the transmembrane pressure TMP. This results in higher flow, but it also might speed up pore blocking in the membrane, so please do not use this simple possibility to increase water production to a large extent. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Also, the RWT should have a bottom outlet at the very lowest point of the tank to en- able flushing out solids from time to time. Although you are free to chose your most convenient way of mounting, we rec- ommend the following steps depending upon the diameter of the connector: PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Finally, screw the hose nozzle with cap nut on the threaded pipe. 1" version: Divide the pre-assembled connector as can be seen in Figure 6. Figure 6: RWT connector parts of set1 (top: ¾" version, down: 1“ version) ready for mounting in the RWT PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
PAUL Instead, mount the OPV or OPV-S in the place the standard sieve has been; it might be a good idea to store the sieve in a safe place. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
4 screws properly. Then check functionality of the LWS box itself by pressing the blue knob (see Figure 7, right hand side) – a LED light should appear and a sound should be PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
From this valve, a hose connection to the water meter must be made using the white-blue hose, see Figure 9 and Figure 10. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
® Figure 10: Connection between PAUL and the Filtered Water Tank (set 2) – what ® comes with PAUL and how to mount the water meter PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Fasten the tank connector with the connecting nut using the screw wrench AF 32 – please do not use any type of gripper, as the nut is made of plastic. Be sure to mount the tap on the tank connector with the inside thread! PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
In order to facilitate this, and also in order to be able to see the waterlevel in- ® side PAUL , we provide set 4, the side outlet with hose. Figure 12 shows how it works. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
LWS unnecessary. If flushing must be performed, lower the outlet of the hose so water and slurry ® can flush out of PAUL Of course any other solution offering the same functionality is also possible. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
OPS. We recommend to test whether the blue or the brown wire is to be used besides the black wire. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Figure 14. Before mounting the OPV, please rotate the float arm so it is vertical below the sieve. To do so, loosen the screw (red arrow in Figure 14). After adjusting, please tighten again this screw! PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Figure 15: OPV correct adjusted ® 5.2 Start-up of the PAUL station After having assembled everything, please clean all installations, especially the FWT. Please close all valves and then follow these steps: fill RWT and check OPS PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Water level inside PAUL should ® be at least half the height of PAUL Then, all other necessary steps (switching off machines, closing taps etc.) can be done. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
This can be done by opening the bottom outlet underneath or on the side of ® PAUL , whatever is easier. Flush out the slurry, discard it the same way you do with toilet content, and close the outlet. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Please transfer this data (or, even better, the photos) to us from time to time. A sample protocol is seen in Figure 17. Please download the template from www.waterbackpack.org. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Hints on chlorine dosing are presented in chapter 8.1. First, the tank should be cleaned manually. Then, the solution can be used. Contact with the tank should be 30 minutes. Afterwards, flush the FWT with some filtered water. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Then let the solution soak for 30 min to 1 hour and then filter it into the FWT, and with the solution that now is in the FWT, you can also clean the FWT, thus combining the cleaning of both units. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
7.2 How to disassemble and re-assemble PAUL ® Usually, PAUL does not need to be disassembled. In severe cases of malfunc- tion, please first seek for assistance by mail to paul@waterbackpack.org or call +49-172-6504683 (also WhatsApp). PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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Keep care of the 4 rubber parts (see samples in the yellow circle) that are under the cover, one for each screw. Note: to remove the sieve alone, just unscrew the two cross-slot screws. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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Disconnect the filtered water hose from the outer tap. Take care of the black seal. It might occasionally fall down. seal is correctly in It is essential that this place when re-assembling! PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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basis frame part) (like your foot in a shoe!) Once you removed the membrane module, please check whether you can see through the slits between the membrane plates, see Figure 18. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
FWT massively exceeds the recommendations given in chapter 3.6. Eventually, your raw water has an extremely high solids concentration In any case, please seek for assistance by mail to paul@waterbackpack.org call +49-172-6504683 (also WhatsApp). PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
Special attention should be devoted to the content of available chlorine in the product you have. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
1 mg/L, the maximum time to expose the module to this conditions (soaking time) is 500,000 hours (which is close to 60 years!), so there will be no chlorine introduced damage to the membrane material. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
CHAPTER... Please find hereafter the detailed list of parts for these sets. ® Table 1: List of parts included in set 1: connection between RWT and PAUL (RWT connection with ¾" diameter) PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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Table 2: List of parts included in set 1: connection between RWT and PAUL (RWT connection with 1" diameter) ® Table 3: List of parts included in set 2: connection between PAUL and FWT PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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In addition, there are float switches available that are intended for OPS – Overfilling prevention switch of the RWT RPS – Run-dry protection switch Both switches are intended to be jointly connected to an electrical pump for raw water pumping. PAUL Station Manual 2019-08-02 www.waterbackpack.org 02.08.2019...
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