Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Table of contents A General 1 | Preface 2 | How to use this operation manual 3 | General safety information 4 | Shipping and storage 5 | Disposal B Basic information 1 | Laws, regulations, standards 2 | Nitrate, nitrate reduction 3 | Ion exchange C Product description...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N EU Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that the system designated below meets the safety and health requirements of the applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and execution. If the system is modified in a way not approved by us, this certificate is void. Manufacturer: Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Josef-Grünbeck-Str.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N General 1 | Preface Thank you for opting for a Grünbeck product. Backed by decades of experience in the area of water treatment, we provide customised so- lutions for all kind of processes. Drinking water (raw water) is classified as food and requires particular care.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 2 | How to use this operation manual This operation manual is intended for the owners/users of our sys- tems. It is divided into several chapters, which are listed in the “Table of contents” on page 2 in alphabetical order. In order to find the spe- cific information you are looking for, check for the corresponding chapter on page 2.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 3.2 Operating Only persons who have read and understood this operation manual personnel are permitted to work on and with the system. The safety guidelines in particular are to be strictly adhered to. 3.3 Intended use The system may only be used for the purpose outlined in the product description (chapter C).
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 4 | Shipping and storage Caution! The system may be damaged by frost or high temperatures. In order to prevent damage of this kind: Protect from frost during shipping and storage! Do not install or store system next to objects which radiate a lot of heat.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Basic information 1 | Laws, regulations, standards In the interest of good health, rules cannot be ignored when it comes to the processing of drinking water. This operation manual takes into consideration the current regulations and stipulates information that you will need for the safe operation of your water treatment system.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 3 | Ion exchange The exchange of nitrate ions for chloride ions results in the reduction of the nitrates contained in the water. Principle The raw water flows through an exchanger. This exchanger tank is filled with a resin, to which sodium ions are bonded (see fig.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Product description 1 | Type plate The type plate is located at the operating panel of the system. In or- der to speed up the processing of your inquiries or orders, please specify the data shown on the type plate of your system when con- tacting Grünbeck.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Table C-1: Technical specifications Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Connection data Nominal connection diameter DN 25 (1" male thread) Min. drain connection DN 50 Power supply [V]/[Hz] 230/50-60 Power input; operation = max./standby [VA] 17 / 3 Protection/protection class IP 54/ Performance data...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 3 | Intended use Nitrate filters of the WINNI-mat VGX-N series are designed for the re- duction of nitrates in cold drinking and industrial water. These nitrate filters can be used to further reduce the nitrate content in the drinking water or - in case of private water supply - to reduce the nitrate content below the limit value stipulated in the German Drinking Water Ordinance.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 4.1 Functional Via the connection block installed in the pipe and a connection hose, description the raw water flows into the raw water inlet and then continues to the ion exchanger in operation and flows from top to bottom through the resin contained in the tank which is loaded with chlorine ions.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Delivery pump for regeneration water 188 800 VGX/GSX Salt water resistant delivery pump to discharge the regeneration waste water in case of drain heights starting from 1.8 m (from the ground). Electrical activation by means of the control unit.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 5.3 Consumables Only use genuine consumables in order to ensure the reliable opera- tion of the system. Regeneration salt (25 kg) acc. to EN 973 127 001 • type A 1 pc 170 131 Water test kit “Nitrate”...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Installation 1 | General installation instructions The installation site must provide adequate space. A foundation of a sufficient size and adequate load carrying capacity has to be pro- vided. The required connections must be provided prior to the installa- tion of the system.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Note: Also observe the operation manuals that have been supplied with the optional accessories (see chapter C, 5.2) for your system (if applicable). 1.1 Water connection When installing the nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N, certain binding rules must be observed.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 1.2 Electrical A shock-proof plug is adequate for the electrical connection. How- installation ever, it must comply with the specifications given in table C-1, may not be further away from the system than 1.20 m and must carry con- stant voltage (do not couple with light switch)! Caution! The socket must carry constant voltage (do not couple with light or heating emergency switch).
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Start-up The work described below may only be performed by Grünbeck’s technical service/authorised service company or by persons explicitly authorised by Grünbeck. 1 | How to fill the brine tank Fill the brine tank with 9 litres of water in case of VGX-N 50 and with 20 litres of water in case of VGX-N 400 and VGX-N 650 and fill in salt tablets as per EN 973 type A afterwards.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 9. Nitrate slip testing: Loosen the locking screw and completely close the blending valve by means of the adjusting cap at the connection block, turn to the right (see fig. E-1). Take a water sample downstream of the sys- tem and determine the nitrate content by means of the water test kit.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 3 | How to set the residual nitrate content at the blending valve This is only possible in the operating state and not during a regeneration Note: Blending (adding raw water) is only necessary or useful, if, for instance: This is required to ensure the compliance with the limit values stipu- •...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 4 | Terminal plan 4.1 Terminal plan WINNI-mat VGX-N For remote monitoring, the voltage-free fault signal contact of the con- trol unit can be analysed. This fault signal contact is „active“, which means the contact is only closed when voltage is available and no fault signal „Er 1“...“Er 7“...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Operation 1 | Introduction The nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N are volume-controlled. They are operated and monitored by means of the microprocessor control sys- tem. Fig. F-1: Control unit of WINNI-mat VGX-N Warning! Incorrect operation and settings may lead to hazardous oper- ating conditions which cause injury, illness or damage to property.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 2 | How to operate the control unit 2.1 Operating panel and display key in standard operation: Switches to the programming level • (keep pressed for more than 2.5 s). On the programming level: Opens menu items.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 2.2 How to set the Principle operating parame- In order to make settings, a programming level must be called first ters (user programming level: key 1, technical service programming level: keys P + ▼). On the programming level, key ▲...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N The display indicates the minutes. If no change is required, continue with 9. 6. Press the „Programm“ key (1) to access the menu. :3 I 7. When the display is flashing, increase or decrease the value with keys ▲...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 2.3 How to read the The display continuously gives information about the operating status operating status of the system. The active exchanger is indicated at the top on the left. • The water flow is indicated by the drop next to the active exchanger •...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 4. Press key ▲: The display indicates the operating status and the remaining time required for the step in progress. 5. Press key ▲: The display switches to the basic display (time). 2.4 How to release a A manual regeneration has to be released if manual regenera- nitrate filters resume operation after a longer period of standstill.
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Troubleshooting Even carefully designed and manufactured nitrate filters that are oper- ated properly, may experience malfunctions. Table G-1 provides an overview of possible problems that may occur during the operation of the VGX-N nitrate filters and indicates the causes and their elimina- tion.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Table G-1: Troubleshooting This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do a) Error messages displayed Er 0 Power failure Appears after return of power (in case of power failures that are longer than 5 minutes).
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N This is what you observe This is the cause This is what to do c) Other malfunctions Increase of the residual ni- Nitrate filter overrun trate content Check power supply and adjust, if necessary. −...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Maintenance and care 1 | Basic information In order to guarantee the reliable function of the nitrate filters over a long period of time, some maintenance work has to be performed at regular intervals. This applies in particular to the reduction of nitrate in the drinking water supply where the required measures are defined in the pertinent regulations and guidelines.
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Caution! If the salt level falls below the minimum filling level, nitrate will break through. Observe the minimum salt filling level (see Technical Specifications, chapter C). Check control valve to drain for leakages (in operating mode, with- •...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N 3 | Minor maintenance You may perform the minor maintenance work yourself. Read the water meter reading. • Determine the nitrate content in the raw water and the residual ni- • trate content (water test kit "Nitrate“). Note: Minor deviations are normal and cannot be prevented techni- ...
Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Check the control valve for function and leakages, replace wearing • seals if necessary, check the proper function of the drive motor of the control valve, clean injector and sieve. Clean the brine tank and brine valve. •...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Maintenance work on nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Start-up Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Turbine water meter reading [m³] Nitrate content in raw water (measured) mg/l Residual nitrate content (measured) mg/l...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Maintenance work on nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Turbine water meter reading [m³] Nitrate content in raw water (measured) mg/l Residual nitrate content (measured) mg/l...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Maintenance work on nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Turbine water meter reading [m³] Nitrate content in raw water (measured) mg/l Residual nitrate content (measured) mg/l...
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Nitrate reduction Nitrate filter WINNI-mat VGX-N Maintenance work on nitrate filters WINNI-mat VGX-N Checklist Please enter measured values. Confirm checks with OK or enter repair work performed. Maintenance performed (date) Measured values Water pressure [bar] Flow pressure [bar] Turbine water meter reading [m³] Nitrate content in raw water (measured) mg/l Residual nitrate content (measured) mg/l...
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