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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 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Copyright 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 Determining the minimum salt level ..22 Table of contents ........... 3 Setting the switching distance .... 23 Activation of the „pre-alarm salt About this manual ........ 4 supply“ in the GENO-IONO-matic controller ..........24 Validity of the manual ......
About this manual 1.1 Validity of the manual This manual applies to the following products: ● Pre-alarm salt supply (Order no. 185 335) ● Pre-alarm salt supply with voltage-free contact (Order no. 185 334) 1.2 Other applicable documents The following documents shall be deemed as applicable documents for the product: ●...
About this manual 1.4 Storage of documents Keep this manual and all other applicable documents, so that they are available when needed. 1.5 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.
About this manual 1.6 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 on the housing of the light sensor. Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your inquiries or orders. ► 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 annual maintenance carried out by a qualified specialist 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 2.4 Responsibilities of the qualified specialist and/or the specialist company Comply with the following instructions to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the product: ● Only perform activities described in this manual. ● Perform all activities in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations.
Safety 2.6 Transport and storage Transport ► Transport the product in its original packaging. Storage ► Protect the product from the following impacts when storing it: ● Damp, moisture, environmental impacts such as wind, rain, snow, etc. ● Frost, direct sunlight, severe heat exposure ●...
Product description Product description The pre-alarm salt supply (185 335) is designed to monitor the salt supply in the brine tank by means of an infrared light sensor. The controller of the water softener outputs a message at an early stage, so that there is enough time to refill the brine tank.
186 240 GENO-mat duo WE-X 65 186 100 GENO-mat duo WE-X 150 186 110 GENO-mat duo WE-X 300 186 120 GENO-mat duo WE-X 450 186 130 GENO-mat duo WE-X 750 186 140 3.2 Product components 185 335 13 | 40...
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Product description Item Designation Item Designation Cable bushing Lock nut Pan head flange screw Housing of light sensor Infrared light sensor Display switching distance Setting of the switching Yellow LED distance Green LED 14 | 40...
Product description 185 334 (in addition to 185 335) Item Designation Switch box for voltage-free contact (230 V, AC) 3.3 Functional description The pre-alarm salt supply is an infrared light sensor that detects objects at a distance of 30 - 1100 mm. To allow the "viewing direction"...
Installation Installation Item Designation Item Designation Brine tank lid Brine tank 4.1 Requirements for the installation site Observe local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. ● The ambient temperature must not fall below +5 °C and not exceed +30 °C. 16 | 40...
Installation 4.3 Installing the product 1. Remove the closing plug from the brine tank lid. 2. Position the housing of the light sensor from below into the brine tank lid. 3. Screw the housing to the brine tank lid from the top using pan head flange screws 4.
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Installation 5. Secure the cable bushing from the inside with the lock nut. » The pre-alarm salt supply is fastened to the brine tank lid. 4.3.1 Electrical connection The 5 m cable of the light sensor can be shortened to the length required on site.
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Installation Water softener Delta-p/Delta-p-I Terminal Signal Wire colour +24 V brown + white Switching signal – switching black capacity max. 100 mA / PNP transistor Ground blue Contacts may have already been connected to terminals 11, 15, 16 (ground of water meter pulse cable). Use the terminal where no or only one contact is connected –...
Start-up Start-up NOTE: Exposing the salt tank lid with mounted infrared light sensor to mechanical shocks. ● Risk of damage to the infrared light sensor. ► Put the brine tank lid carefully on the brine tank when closing it. ► Carefully place the brine tank lid on the floor when opening it.
Start-up 5.1 Determining the minimum salt level ► To determine the minimum salt level, proceed as follows: Y = Dimension between the top edge of brine tank and water level after "Filling brine tank". X = Dimension to be set in the pre-alarm (X = Y – 50 mm). 22 | 40...
Start-up 5.2 Setting the switching distance Smaller distances lead to an earlier message. 1. Point the light beam at a reflective object (such as the outer wall of the brine tank) so the beam is at right angles to the surface.
Start-up 5.2.1 LED Designation green is illuminated when the voltage supply (24 V) is connected. is illuminated when there is an object within the set switching distance. yellow is not illuminated when the minimum salt level is undershot. 5.3 Activation of the „pre-alarm salt supply“ in the GENO-IONO-matic controller In case of the pre-alarm salt supply with voltage-free contact...
Start-up 5.4 Handing over the product to the owner/user ► Explain to the owner/user how the pre-alarm salt supply works. ► Use the manual to brief the owner/user and answer any questions. ► Inform the owner/user about the need for inspections and maintenance.
Operation Operation The light beam of the infrared light sensor should not point at solid parts in the brine tank which are within the set switching distance. 6.1 General procedure 1. Carefully remove the brine tank lid from the brine tank. 2.
Operation 6.2 Refilling salt Case 1: The level of the salt filling is low already, the Er A message is pending in the GENO-IONO-matic controller or the voltage-free contact switches (in case of 185 334). 1. Refill salt tablets until the switching distance is undershot again (the yellow LED is illuminated).
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. 7.1 Cleaning NOTE: Do not clean the product cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Task Interval Execution Inspection 2 months Visually check for function 6 months Check the cable/cable bushing for damage, visually check for salt incrustations Maintenance annually Clean the optical interface and readjust the switching distance, if necessary 7.3 Inspection ►...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Observe the “Troubleshooting” section in the operation manual of the respective water softener. Malfunction Explanation Remedy Er A with symbol Indication in the GENO- Check the minimum IONO-matic controller amount of salt in the brine tank and refill salt Er A with symbol "S"...
Dismantling and disposal Dismantling and disposal 9.1 Dismantling The work described herein represents an intervention into your drinking water system. Have this work performed by qualified specialists only. 1. De-energise the water softener. 2. Disconnect the product from mains. 3. Disconnect the wiring from the control unit. 4.
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Dismantling and disposal 9.2.2 Product If this symbol (crossed-out wheelie bin) is on the product, this product or its electrical and electronic components must not be disposed of as household waste. ► Find out about the local regulations on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
Technical specifications 10 Technical specifications Dimensions and weights 185 335 Width x height x depth 158 x 57 x 148 Operating weight, approx. Shipping weight, approx. Connection data Power supply 24 DC Connection line (four-wire) ~ 5.0 Protection/protection class IP 67 /...
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If the system is modified in a way not approved by us, this certificate is void. Product line: Pre-alarm salt supply (185 335) Serial no.: Refer to type plate The aforementioned system also complies with the following directives and provisions: •...
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Index Index Activation „Pre-alarm salt supply“ 25 Refilling salt ........ 27 Electrical connection....21 Switching distance ...... 24 LED ..........25 Technical specifications ....32 Minimum salt level ...... 23 38 | 40...
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