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General Contact Germany International Sales Phone +49 9074 41-145 Technical Service Phone +49 9074 41-333 Fax +49 9074 41-120 Availability Monday to Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday Copyright 7:00 am - 4:00 pm The manufacturer reserves the copyright to this manual. Without the written consent of Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH, no part of this manual may be reproduced in any way, nor may any part be processed, duplicated or distributed using electronic systems.
Table of contents Table of contents Checking the scope of supply ..... 19 About this manual ........ 4 Installing the product ......20 Other applicable documents ....4 Target group ......... 4 Start-up ..........22 Storage of documents ......4 Starting up the product .......
About this manual About this manual 1.1 Other applicable documents The following documents shall be considered as applicable documents for the GENO-fine filter FS-B as well: ● The manuals of all accessories used shall apply. 1.2 Target group This manual is intended for qualified specialists and owners/users.
About this manual 1.4 Symbols used This symbol identifies instructions that you must comply with for your personal safety. This symbol identifies instructions that you must comply with in order to avoid damage to property. This symbol identifies important information about the product or its handling.
About this manual 1.5 Typographical conventions The following typographical conventions are used in this manual: Designation Header text Instruction ► Action Single-step instruction or chronological sequence of actions does not matter Instruction 1. First action Multi-step instruction a first step and chronological sequence of actions is b second step...
About this manual 1.7 Type plate The type plate is located at the top of the housing. Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your inquiries or orders. ► Therefore, enter the necessary information in the table below to have it readily available whenever necessary.
Safety Safety WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to improper handling. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Have the installation, start-up and six-monthly maintenance carried out by qualified specialists 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 own personal safety as well as to avoid damage to property. The 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 product, amongst others, comply with the following regulations and guidelines: ● Statutory regulations on environmental protection ● Provisions of the employers' liability insurance companies ● 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 qualified specialist to carry out installation, start-up and maintenance. ● Have the product explained to you by a qualified specialist. ●...
Safety 2.7 Shipping and storage Transport ► Transport the product in its original packaging. Storage ► Protect the product from the following: ● Damp, moisture, environmental impacts such as wind, rain, snow, etc. ● Frost, direct sunlight, severe heat exposure ●...
Product description Product description 3.1 Intended use ● The GENO-fine filters FS-B are designed for the filtration of drinking water. ● The filters can be used for positive and negative pressure applications. ● The filters are designed according to the stipulations of DIN EN 13443-1 and DIN 19628 and are intended for installation into drinking water system according to DIN EN 806-2 (installation immediately downstream of the water...
Product description 3.4 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 a size > 80 µm are retained. Depending on their size and weight, the foreign particles either stick to the filter element or they fall straight down into the filter cylinder.
Product description 3.5 Accessories You can retrofit your product with additional accessories. Please contact your local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt/Germany for details. Product Order no. 1" - 1¼" 1½" - 2" DVGW-certified 80 µm filter element (2 pieces) 103 075 103 077 Not tested according to DVGW (German...
Installation Installation The installation of a filter represents a major intervention into the drinking water system and may only be performed by a qualified specialist. Installation into the drinking water system In accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN EN 1717, the product is installed in the cold-water pipe downstream of the water meter and upstream of distribution pipes or the systems to be protected.
Installation Installation into systems (e.g. Osmosis) Item Designation Item Designation Filter with black filter cylinder Pressure gauge 4.2 Requirements with regard to 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, direct sunlight, solvents and their vapours.
Installation 4.3 Checking the scope of supply Item Designation Item Designation Water meter screw connection, GENO-fine filter FS-B flat seal, union nut Operation manual ► Check the scope of supply for completeness and damage. 19 | 40...
Installation 4.4 Installing the product The filter may only be installed in horizontal pipes. ► Check the flow direction given on site. 1. Install the water meter screw connections into the pipe (the installation dimension must be: 100 mm = for 1", 1¼" and 160 mm = for 1½", 2").
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Installation 3. Reposition the cover according to the direction of flow - with the type plate facing towards the front. 4. Position the filter. 5. Tighten the filter with the water meter screw connections using an open-ended wrench without applying mechanical stress.
Start-up Start-up 5.1 Starting up the product 1. Open the shut-off valves. 2. Open the closest water withdrawal point downstream of the filter to the maximum. » The filter is vented. 3. Check the filter for leaks. » The filter is in operation. 5.1.1 Setting the month indication On the upper side of the filter housing, a maintenance indicator is located.
Start-up 5.2 Handing over the product to the owner/user ► Explain to the owner/user how the product works. ► Use the manual to brief the owner/user and answer any questions. ► Inform the owner/user about the need for inspections and 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 attention to hygiene when working on the product. Inspection and maintenance of a filter is prescribed by the DIN EN 806-5 standard.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance NOTE: Do not clean the product with alcohol or cleaning agents containing solvents. ● These substances damage the plastic components. ► Use a mild/pH-neutral soap solution. Grünbeck recommends a semi-annual and an annual maintenance according to DIN EN 806-5. 6.2 Intervals Task Interval...
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance To conduct an inspection, proceed as follows: 1. Check the installation for leaks and function. 2. Check the filter element for impurities. 3. In case of impurities, replace the filter element. In case of pressure gauges installed for upstream and downstream pressure: ►...
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 4. Close shut-off valve 2 (outlet). 5. Unscrew the filter cylinder by hand. 6. Pull off the O-ring with the filter cylinder. 7. Pull the used filter element off the support mesh. ► If necessary, clean the support mesh - in case of major impurities.
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance For hygienic reasons, do not touch the new filter element with bare hands. 9. Slide the new filter element in its foil packaging over the support mesh. 10. Check the sealing surfaces and the O-ring for cleanliness. 11.
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.4.2 Wearing/spare parts ● Seals (O-rings) ► Have the seals replaced in the event of leaks. Item Designation Item Designation Cover Support mesh O-ring Support mesh Cylinder O-ring Filter cylinder Tools required Order no. Strap wrench (to dismount the filter cylinder) 105 805 ►...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING: Danger of contaminated drinking water due to stagnation. ● Risk of infectious diseases. ► Have malfunctions remedied immediately. ► If you cannot remedy malfunctions with the instructions given below, contact Grünbeck's technical service/ authorised service company. ► Have your system data (refer to chapter 1.7) handy. Malfunction Explanation/Cause of Troubleshooting...
Disposal Disposal ► Comply with the applicable national regulations. 8.1 Packaging ► Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally sound manner. 8.2 Product If this symbol (crossed out waste bin) is on the product, this product is subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU. This means that this product and the electrical and electronic components must not be disposed of as household waste.
Operation log 10 Operation log Filter | GENO-fine filter FS-B _______________________ Serial no.: _______________________ ► Document the start-up and all maintenance activities. 10.1 Start-up log Customer Name: Address: Installation/Accessories Floor drain available: Safety device: Operating values Water pressure at raw water inlet: [bar] Residential water meter reading: [m³]...
Index Index Accessories ........ 16 Replacing the filter element ..26 Inspection ........25 Setting the month indication ..22 Installation into the drinking water Shipping and storage ....12 system ........17 Installation into systems ..... 18 Intervals ........25 Technical specifications ....
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