Table of contents Table of contents Filling and venting the mixed bed cartridge....25 Table of contents .............. 3 Checking the mixed bed cartridge ......26 Measuring the conductivity and determining the Introduction ............. 4 flow rate ..............27 Handing over the product to the owner/operating Validity of the manual ..........
Introduction Introduction This manual is intended for owners/operating companies, operators/users as well as qualified specialists and ensures the safe and efficient handling of the product. The manual is an integral part of the product. ► Carefully read this manual and the included manuals on the components before you operate your product.
Introduction Product identification You can identify your product based on the product designation and the order no. indicated on the type plate. ► Check whether the products given in chapter 1.1 correspond to your product. The type plate is located at the front of the mixed bed cartridge desaliQ. Designation Designation Obey the operation manual...
Introduction Symbols used Symbol Meaning Danger and risk Important information or requirement Useful information or tip Written documentation required Reference to further documents Work that must be carried out by qualified specialists only Work that must be carried out by qualified electricians only Work that must be carried out by technical service personnel only Depiction of warnings This manual contains information and instructions that you must obey for your personal...
Introduction Demands on personnel During the individual phases of the service life of the product, different people work on the product. The respective tasks require different skills. 1.6.1 Qualification of personnel Personnel Requirements • No special expertise required Operator/user • Knowledge of the tasks assigned •...
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Introduction 1.6.3 Personal protective equipment ► As an owner/operating company, make sure that the required personal protective equipment is available. The components below fall under the heading of personal protective equipment (PPE): Protective gloves Protective footwear Protective overall Protective goggles 8 | 52...
Safety Safety Safety measures ● Only operate your product if all components are installed properly. ● Obey the local regulations on drinking water protection, accident prevention and occupational safety. ● Do not make any changes, alterations, extensions or program changes on your product.
Safety Product-specific safety instructions Contact with ion exchanger resin due to the formation of dust or chemical WARNING reactions ● Serious eye irritation, irritation of the respiratory tract and the skin ● Serious bodily injury due to explosive reaction when mixing the ion exchange resin with nitric acid or other oxidising agents.
Safety Labels on the product Hot surface The affixed information and pictograms must be clearly legible. They must not be removed, soiled or painted over. ► Obey all warnings and safety instructions. ► Immediately replace illegible or damaged symbols and pictograms. Conduct in emergencies 2.3.1 In case of water leaks...
Product description Product description Intended use The mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:BA/PA/BA VARIO mini are designed for the generation of highly pure water and are devised for filling or make-up water feed of heating systems, for instance. The mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:PA is designed for the generation of ultra-pure water of the highest quality with a purity of <...
Product description Product components 3.3.1 Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:BA/PA/BA12 VARIO mini Designation Designation Neck of the mixed bed cartridge with carrying Raw water inlet (marked by inscription) handles Marking tape Locking clip of the lid Base of the mixed bed cartridge Vent valve with ring eyelet Pure water outlet 13 | 52...
Product description 3.3.2 Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:BA16 VARIO mini Designation Designation Neck of the mixed bed cartridge with carrying Pure water outlet (OUT) handles Raw water inlet (IN) Threaded lid with removable riser pipe Mixed bed cartridge with base Vent valves with knurled screws Accessories You can retrofit your product with additional accessories.
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Product description Illustration Product Order no. Filling section thermaliQ:FB2 707 760 For full demineralisation of water of drinking water quality for easy and quick initial filling or make-up water feed of closed heating systems. Consisting of: • Filling group with system separator thermaliQ:SB13 •...
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Product description Illustration Product Order no. Fine filter pureliQ:KD25 101 275 The fine filter pureliQ:KD filters the drinking water and protects the domestic water system in accordance with DIN EN 806. GENO-therm case Premium 707 170 Sortimo case containing: • desaliQ hose kit •...
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Product description Illustration Product Order no. thermaliQ conductivity measuring cell II with 707 015 adapter By means of the conductivity measuring cell, the capacity of the filling cartridge or mixed bed cartridge can be monitored easily and reliably. GENO-therm solenoid valve, complete 707 055 The solenoid valve (closed in de-energised state) interrupts the pure water line when the set conductivity limit value has been exceeded.
Product description Functional description 3.5.1 Physical Via an internal distribution system, a mixed bed resin is steadily flown through from top to bottom. Thanks to a collection element at the bottom of the mixed bed cartridge, the fully demineralised water (demi water) is directed to the pure water outlet of the mixed bed cartridge via a riser pipe.
Transport, placing and storage Transport, placing and storage Shipping/Delivery/Packaging The product is packed in a cardboard box. ► Upon receipt, immediately check the product for completeness and transport damage (refer to chapter 5.2). ► In case of visible transport damage, proceed as follows: •...
Transport, placing and storage Do not dispose of the yellow plastic caps of the cartridge’s lid. ► Use these plastic screw caps as protection in case of possible periods of standstill or during transport. Storage ► Protect the product from the impacts below when storing it: •...
Installation Installation The installation must be carried out by a qualified specialist only. Risk of contaminated drinking water if there is no system separator NOTE present. ● The mixed bed cartridges are not intrinsically safe. ► Install a system separator upstream of the mixed bed cartridge. Designation Designation KFE shut-off valve with injection point for...
Installation Requirements for the installation site Observe local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. ● The installation site must be frost-proof and protect the product from chemicals, dyes, solvents and their vapours. ● The installation site must be adequately illuminated and ventilated. ●...
Installation Installing the product The mixed bed cartridge is pre-filled with resin at the factory. Therefore, it is not necessary to fill the mixed bed cartridge for initial installation. CAUTION System parts may be subject to overpressure. ● Risk of injury due to escaping water and unexpected movement of system parts. ►...
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Installation 1. Connect the raw water hose to the raw water connection (inlet) of the mixed bed cartridge. 2. Connect the pure water hose to the pure water connection (outlet) of the mixed bed cartridge. 3. Connect the connection hoses to the raw water and pure water connection of the fitting.
Start-up/Commissioning Start-up/Commissioning Filling and venting the mixed bed cartridge Obey the operation manual of the filling section thermaliQ:FB. 6.1.1 Variant: desaliQ:BA/PA/BA12 VARIO mini 1. Open the venting devices. a Pull the ring eyelet on the venting device of the mixed bed cartridge and turn the ring eyelet by 90°.
Start-up/Commissioning 6.1.2 Variant: desaliQ:BA16 VARIO mini Venting process ► Slowly open both knurled screws of the vent valves. ► Close both knurled screws as soon as water escapes. Checking the mixed bed cartridge 1. Let the mixed bed cartridge run in normal operation for a short time. a Listen for air in the lines.
Start-up/Commissioning 2. Vent the mixed bed cartridge and the installation again if you still hear air in the lines. 3. Check all line connections and the entire installation for leaks. » No water must be leaking. Measuring the conductivity and determining the flow rate Pay attention to the capacity of the respective mixed bed cartridge (refer to chapter 12).
Start-up/Commissioning Handing over the product to the owner/operating company ► Explain to the owner/operating company how the product works. ► Use the manual to brief the owner/operating company and answer any questions. ► Inform the owner/operating company about the need for inspections and maintenance.
Operation Operation Hot surfaces and hot heating water when used during ongoing heating CAUTION operation. ● Burns due to hot surfaces of up to 55 °C ● Scalding due to escaping heating water of up to 80 °C ► Only move the mixed bed cartridge using the carrying handles. ►...
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Operation Installation with accessories Obey the manuals of the accessories Conductivity meter GENO-Multi-LF and GENO-therm solenoid valve. Designation Designation Conductivity meter GENO-Multi-LF GENO-therm solenoid valve 1. Read off the residual conductivity on the GENO-Multi-LF. » The solenoid valve interrupts the pure water line when the set conductivity limit value has been exceeded.
Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair includes cleaning, inspection and maintenance of the product. The responsibility for inspection and maintenance is subject to local and national requirements. The owner/operating company is responsible for compliance with the prescribed maintenance and repair work. By concluding a maintenance contract you make sure that all maintenance work will be carried out on time.
Maintenance and repair Intervals By way of regular inspections and maintenance, malfunctions can be detected in time and system failures might be avoided. ► (As owner/operating company) Determine which components must be inspected and maintained at which intervals (load-dependent). This is subject to the actual conditions such as: water condition, degree of impurities, environmental impacts, consumption, etc.
Maintenance and repair a Replace the mixed bed cartridge as soon as the conductivity value is too high. An exhausted mixed bed cartridge can be regenerated or refilled at the factory by the technical service personnel (refer to chapter 8.5). 3.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hot surfaces and hot heating water when used during ongoing heating CAUTION operation. ● Burns due to hot surfaces of up to 55 °C ● Scalding due to escaping heating water of up to 80 °C ► Only move the mixed bed cartridge using the carrying handles. ►...
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Troubleshooting Malfunction Explanation Remedy The flow is very low The hose line is kinked ► Reinstall hose line The hose line is clogged ► Disconnect the hoses from the system and thoroughly flush them ► Contact technical service The iron content in the raw water is high ►...
Decommissioning Decommissioning 1. Close all shut-off valves upstream and downstream of the mixed bed cartridge. 2. Open the vent valves and vent the mixed bed cartridge as well as the installation. 3. Wait for a few minutes until the pressure in the mixed bed cartridge has been relieved.
Disposal Disposal ► Obey the applicable national regulations. Mixed bed resin Obey the safety information and disposal regulations stated in the safety data sheet of the mixed bed resin. Packaging NOTE Danger to the environment due to incorrect disposal ● Packaging materials are valuable raw materials that can be reused in many cases.
Technical specifications 12.2 Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:PA desaliQ:PA Dimensions and weights Height 1065 Diameter Shipping weight ~ 12 ~ 23 ~ 48 ~ 68 ~ 89 Volume of cartridge 13.5 28.5 58.7 Filling volume of mixed bed 12.5 resin Connection data Nominal connection diameter DN 20 (¾") Performance data...
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Technical specifications 12.2.1 Pressure loss curves of mixed bed cartridges desaliQ:BA/PA Designation Designation Pressure loss in bar Flow in l/h 40 | 52...
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Technical specifications 12.2.2 Capacity curves of mixed bed cartridges desaliQ:BA/PA desaliQ:BA6/PA6 Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm desaliQ:BA12/PA12 Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm 41 | 52...
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Technical specifications desaliQ:BA13/PA13 Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm desaliQ:BA16/PA16 Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm 42 | 52...
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Technical specifications desaliQ:BA20/PA20 Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm 43 | 52...
Technical specifications 12.3 Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:BA VARIO mini Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ:BA VARIO mini Dimensions and weights Height 1190 Diameter Shipping weight ~ 23 ~ 45 Volume of cartridge 28.5 46.5 Filling volume of mixed bed resin Connection data Nominal connection diameter DN 20 (¾") Performance data...
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Technical specifications 12.3.1 Pressure loss curves of mixed bed cartridges desaliQ:BA VARIO mini Designation Designation Pressure loss in bar Flow in l/h 45 | 52...
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Technical specifications 12.3.2 Capacity curves of mixed bed cartridges desaliQ:BA VARIO mini desaliQ:BA VARIO mini Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm desaliQ:BA VARIO mini Designation Designation Volume of demineralised water in l Conductivity of the raw water in µS/cm 46 | 52...
Operation log Operation log ► Document the initial start-up/commissioning and all maintenance activities. ► Copy the maintenance report. Mixed bed cartridge desaliQ: ______________ Serial no.: ____________________________ 13.1 Start-up/Commissioning log Customer Name Address Installation/Accessories Drinking water filter (make/type): Drain connection in accordance with DIN EN 1717 Floor drain present Safety device Operating values...
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