Summary of Contents for PB International UFK Series
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Management Concept With installation- and operating instructions UFK / UFW series Suitable for all types UFK/UFW English 40053 PB International BV Stikkenweg 50 7021 BN, Zelhem Netherlands...
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1. Introduction 1.1. Guide typical symbols IMPORTANT! Failure to follow this instruction may risk in material damage and/or injuries. PAY ATTENTION! With non-compliance of the instructions there is a serious risk of damage to the material, increased risks in equipment malfunctions and risks to the public health.
1.5. Disclaimer To ensure proper functioning of the installation, the given installation- and operating instructions must be scrupulously observed. Application and/or use of the product in a way differentiating from its purpose is not allowed. If any damage occurs by misuse of the installation the supplier and/or manufacturer may not be held liable.
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1.9. Recommendations The installation of the equipment must be performed by a qualified plumber according to the assembly instructions in this document. The equipment must be (highly preferred) installed at room temperature. ▪ Check the entire system for leaks after installation. ▪...
3. Application Conditions ▪ The equipment must be applied to the main water line of an installation or to a supply line of a part of the installation. ▪ The feed water must be of drinking water quality. ▪ After assembly the equipment a complete cleaning and disinfection of the equipment and the whole downstream installation is required to create a hygienic baseline.
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1.2 micro inch). The water has to be pressed through the pores with a pressure of at least 1 bar (~14.5 PSI). The reduction of the bacteria by this technique is 99.99999% (log 6). Forward flush This product is equipped with an automatic forward flush function. During this stage all bacteria that remain trapped in the membranes are rinsed into the sewer.
4.4. Operating principle The operating principle of the product is ultrafiltration, where the upstream water supply is separated by a physical barrier of the downstream water (downstream installation). All particles in water greater than 0.03 μm (~1.2 µin) remain in the filter. The bacterium safe water (permeate) is supplied to the drinking water system.
5. Installation instructions Installation work should be performed by an authorized plumber in accordance with local and national regulations. 5.1. Package content Delivery includes: ▪ Ultra-filtration module ▪ Test report ▪ Supply set ▪ Permeate set ▪ Flush set 5.2. Guidelines When installing the equipment please take the following guidelines into account;...
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5.3. Placement ▪ The filter should be installed so that all the water is treated in the downstream installation. ▪ The system can be placed immediately after the water meter and/or pump at the beginning of the pipeline network, or at the beginning of a separate part of the water line.
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Note: If the equipment is mounted on a wall, please check whether the wall can support the weight of the equipment. 5.4. Connections ▪ When connecting the device please use FTP or FTPE sealing tape or sealing wire. ▪ The use of hemp sealing material is not permitted due to microbial growth and contamination.
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5.5. Assembly 1. Install the pipe clamps in the desired location. 2. Place the filter into the tube clips. Take the items marked feed, permeate and drain. Assemble these as shown in the examples below. Make the assembly using FTPE sealing tape or FTPE thread sealant.
Connect the stripped power cable to the screw terminals. Connect the brown wire to terminal 1. Connect the blue wire to contact 2. Connect the yellow-green wire to ground contact 3. 4. Press the inner part and cord back in the connector clearance. The portion may, if necessary, be rotated in steps of 90 °...
6. Commissioning of the equipment Please note that after the assembly it is important to carry out the following steps: 6.1. Checklist ▪ Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance. ▪...
7. Settings 7.1. Factory settings The control of the equipment is set to an average water quality. With these settings the device in principle will continue to function properly Rinsing time (forward flush) 5 seconds Rinsing frequency 4 hours 7.2. Changing settings When the equipment is becoming clogged by an above-average contamination of the water supply, the settings can be adjusted in consultation with the supplier.
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The table below shows the possible malfunctions with their possible causes and the associated action. We strongly advise you to contact PB International or your local dealer by phone before you take any actions. Call +31 (0) 314621465. The service department can provide support for any malfunction.
In the case of an infection restoring the hygienic baseline situation is a necessary step to get the physical management operational again. A baseline is a hygienic bacteria safe piping network. This should be noted by the results of <100 cfu/L (~380 cfu/gal) on the determined number of sample points.
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Maintenance table Date Observation/Maintenance Action Signature...