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- Page 1 We understand water. Heating water treatment system | GENO‑VARIO mini Operation manual...
- Page 2 General Contact General Contact Germany Germany International Sales International Sales Phone +49 9074 41-145 Phone +49 9074 41-145 Technical Service Technical Service Phone +49 9074 41-333 Phone +49 9074 41-333 Fax +49 9074 41-120 Fax +49 9074 41-120 Availability Availability Monday to Thursday Monday to Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Requirements for the installation site.. 22 About this manual ........ 5 Checking the scope of supply ..... 23 Connecting the cartridges ....24 Other applicable documents ....5 Installing the product ......28 Target group ......... 5 Storage of documents ...... - Page 4 About this manual 11.2 Product ..........54 Notes............. 63 Notes............. 64 Technical specifications ....55 Notes............. 65 Other information ....... 57 Index ............. 66 13.1 Explanation of terminology ....57 Operation log ........58 EU Declaration of Conformity ....62 4 | 68...
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Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual 1.1 Other applicable documents The following documents shall be deemed as applicable documents for the GENO-VARIO mini: ● Electric circuit diagram (order no. TDe-GS000de) ● In addition, the manuals of all accessories used do apply. 1.2 Target group This manual is intended for qualified specialists. -
Page 6: Typographical Conventions
About this manual This symbol identifies information and instructions that you must comply with in order to avoid damage to property. This symbol identifies important information about the product or its handling. This symbol identifies work that may only be carried out by electronically trained personnel according to the VDE guidelines or according to the guidelines of similar local institutions. -
Page 7: Validity Of The Manual
Operating elements 1.6 Validity of the manual This manual applies to the following products: ● Heating water treatment system GENO-VARIO mini 1.7 Type plate The type plate is located on the right next to the control unit. Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your enquiries or orders. - Page 8 About this manual Item Designation Item Designation Type plate Observe operation manual CE mark EAC mark Disposal information Nominal connection diameter Nominal pressure (inlet) Water temperature (inlet) Nominal pressure (circuit) Water temperature (circuit) Ambient temperature Product designation QR code Data matrix code Order no.
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Page 9: Safety
WARNING: Danger due to escaping hot circulation water. ● Risk of scalding. ► Let the GENO-VARIO mini cool down to room temperature or flush it with cold water prior to working on WARNING: Risk of touching live components. ● Risk of electric shock if the mains cables are damaged. -
Page 10: Safety Measures
Safety NOTE: Inhibitors present in the heating circuit ● If inhibitors were added to the heating water, these will be removed by the resin of the softening or mixed bed cartridge. ► Only carry out the filter operation (refer to chapter 7.2.1). ►... -
Page 11: Technical Safety Instructions
Prohibition sign Label Meaning This prohibition sign identifies the GENO-VARIO mini as sensitive to frost. In order to prevent any damage, it must be stored in a frost-proof place. 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. -
Page 12: Regulations
Safety CAUTION: Type and source of danger. ● Possible consequences ► Preventive measures The following signal words were defined subject to the degree of danger and may be used in the present document: ● Danger means that serious or fatal injuries will occur. ●... - Page 13 Safety ● Perform all activities in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations. ● Only use this product as intended. ● Make sure that the required inspection and maintenance work is carried out. ● Keep this manual. 13 | 68...
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Page 14: Product Description
● For the duration of the treatment, the GENO-VARIO mini is integrated into the circuit in the form of a bypass. ● The GENO-VARIO mini can be used in new or existing systems. -
Page 15: Product Components
Product description 3.2 Product components Item Designation Item Designation System rack Air vent Control unit Pressure reducer System separator Circulation pump Union nut Flexible connection hoses Filter Retaining clamps for cartridges Water meter Placeholder for solenoid valve and conductivity measuring cell Conductivity measuring cell Solenoid valve Conductivity meter... -
Page 16: Connections And Shut-Off Devices
Designation Shut-off valve for drinking water Draining valve of filter Test connection of upstream pressure Draining valve of zone GENO-VARIO mini Test connection of intermediate Shut-off valve from cartridge pressure zone Test connection (pluggable pressure Shut-off valve for bypass gauge) of downstream pressure zone... -
Page 17: Functional Description
Product description 3.4 Functional description The function of the GENO-VARIO mini is based on the well- proven processes of filtration and softening or demineralisation. The GENO-VARIO mini is integrated into the filled up heating or cooling circuit as a bypass. Part of the circulation water permanently flows through the GENO-VARIO mini. -
Page 18: Accessories
Product description 3.5 Accessories Illustration Product Order no. Softening cartridge 707 765 decaliQ:BA12 VARIO mini Softening cartridge 707 785 decaliQ:BA16 VARIO mini For water softening Mixed bed cartridge 707 465 desaliQ:BA12 VARIO mini Mixed bed cartridge 707 485 desaliQ:BA16 VARIO mini For water demineralisation Hose kit DN 20, union nut 3/4“... -
Page 19: Control Unit
Control unit Control unit 4.1 Overview Item Designation Item Designation ON/OFF switch GENO-VARIO mini Illuminated button Flow display/start Selector switch for pump switch-off Socket 60 °C or 80 °C External circulation pump ON/OFF switch GENO-Multi-LF 19 | 68... -
Page 20: Function Of Operating Units
Control unit 4.2 Function of operating units Button Function Switching on the GENO-VARIO mini ON/OFF Rotary switch set to 1. switch Switching off the GENO-VARIO mini GENO-VARIO Rotary switch set to 0. mini Rotary switch is illuminated: mains voltage is present Switch-off of circulation pump at 60 °C. - Page 21 Control unit Button Function Connection of external circulation pump. Socket Switched in parallel to internal circulation External pump. circulation pump 21 | 68...
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Page 22: Installation
Installation Installation 5.1 Requirements for the installation site ● Observe local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. ● The installation site must be frost-proof and ensure the system's protection from chemicals, dyes, solvents and vapours. ● In case of make-up water feed and filling, a drinking water filter must be installed upstream of the system. -
Page 23: Checking The Scope Of Supply
Installation 5.2 Checking the scope of supply Item Designation Item Designation GENO-VARIO mini, 2 Connection hoses DN 20, each fully mounted 1.5 m in length, with union nuts 3/4" on both sides, one connection with 90° elbow Operation manual 2 Connection hoses DN 20, each 1.5 m in length, with union nuts 3/4"... -
Page 24: Connecting The Cartridges
Installation 5.3 Connecting the cartridges NOTE: In case of the variant with GENO-Multi-LF, this must be deactivated for softening operation. ● No flow due to permanently closed solenoid valve. ► Install the solenoid valve and the conductivity measuring cell on the placeholders. NOTE: Incorrect installation of connection hoses at the cartridge possible. - Page 25 ► If inhibitors are present in the heating water circuit, check the inhibitor dosing after softening or full demineralisation. Re-establish the required concentration. Item Designation Item Designation GENO-VARIO mini GENO-VARIO mini with GENO-Multi-LF with GENO-Multi-LF in demineralisation mode in softening mode Solenoid valve...
- Page 26 Installation 5.3.1 Connecting the softening cartridge 1. Select temperature switch-off 60 °C or 80 °C at the selector switch on the control unit. 2. Mount a newly filled softening cartridge on the GENO- VARIO mini using the retaining clamps. CAUTION: The temperature range is subject to the maximum admissible operating temperature of the cartridge.
- Page 27 10. Select temperature switch-off 60 °C or 80 °C at the selector switch on the control unit. 11. Mount a newly filled mixed bed cartridge (demineralisation cartridge) on the GENO-VARIO mini using the retaining clamps. CAUTION: The temperature range is subject to the maximum admissible operating temperature of the cartridge.
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Page 28: Installing The Product
(lower connection) (refer to chapter 3.3). 5.4 Installing the product The GENO-VARIO mini is integrated in the return of the cooling/heating circuits. In order to ensure the proper operation of the GENO-VARIO mini, observe the following points: ●... - Page 29 GENO-VARIO mini. ● Do not connect the supply and return of the heating/cooling circuit with each other by way of the GENO-VARIO mini. ● Do not bypass any valves of the heating/cooling circuit with the GENO-VARIO mini.
- Page 30 3. Pull the filter cylinder off downwards. 4. Equip the filter with a new depth filter element of the desired filter fineness. On delivery, the GENO-VARIO mini features a 100 µm depth filter element. Depending on the application, a different filter fineness may be useful (refer to Accessories in chapter 9.4)
- Page 31 GENO-VARIO is taken from the heating/cooling circuit. 8. Connect the connecting hoses of the heating/cooling circuit to the connections to and from the heating/cooling circuit of the GENO-VARIO mini. Note the connection diagram in chapter 5.3. 31 | 68...
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Page 32: Start-Up
● Risk of scalding. ► Under no circumstances, vent the GENO-VARIO mini by opening a screw connection or the circulation pump. 1. Withdraw water at both draining valves until air no longer escapes. -
Page 33: Checking For Leaks
► Only open the on-site shut-off valves from and to the heating/cooling circuit after venting the GENO-VARIO mini. 3. Open the shut-off valves from and to the cartridge on the GENO-VARIO. 4. Vent the cartridge as described in the operation manual of the cartridge. -
Page 34: Starting Up The Product
WARNING: Danger due to escaping hot circulation water in case of heating systems that are already in operation. ● Risk of scalding. ► Under no circumstances, vent the GENO-VARIO mini by opening a screw connection or the circulation pump. 34 | 68... -
Page 35: Operation
Warning: Danger due to escaping hot circulation water in case of heating systems. ● Risk of scalding. ► Let the GENO-VARIO mini cool down to room temperature or flush it with cold water prior to working on 35 | 68... -
Page 36: Sampling
Operation 7.1 Sampling As the GENO-VARIO mini is connected in the partial flow, sampling must take place at regular intervals in order to check the progress of the treatment. Note the following information: ● During the sampling, the entire system volume must be in motion. - Page 37 Operation NOTE: The duration of the filter operation depends on the degree of impurities, the volume and the hydraulic conditions in the heating/cooling circuit. ● It is not possible to accurately indicate the duration of the filter operation. ► Take samples from the heating/cooling circuit at regular intervals in order to check whether the filter operation can be terminated.
- Page 38 Operation 7.2.3 Demineralisation mode Any inhibitors possibly present in the heating circuit might be removed by the resin of the softening and mixed bed cartridge. ► Refer to the safety instructions in chapter 2. 1. Check whether the steps described in chapter 5.3.2 have been carried out properly.
- Page 39 7.2.4 Filling or refilling the heating/cooling circuit The typical application of the GENO-VARIO mini is the treatment of systems that are already filled. Nevertheless, it is basically possible to also fill or refill systems with the GENO-VARO mini.
- Page 40 ► Check the admissible pressure of the heating/cooling circuit to be filled. ► Set the admissible pressure on the GENO-VARIO mini (refer to chapter 6). 4. Close the shut-off valves for drinking water and pressure reducer if the flow has come to a stop.
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Page 41: Operating The Water Meter
Operation 7.3 Operating the water meter 7.3.1 Overview Item Designation Item Designation Sensor field Programming stylus Display The display of the water meter has 4 levels: ● Basic display of current flow (in l/h) ● Totals display since last deletion (in m³) ●... - Page 42 Operation Using the programming stylus, tap on the marked sensor field on the housing. To do so, proceed as follows: 1. Touch the sensor field with the arrow head for approx. 0.5 sec. . 2. Keep the arrow head at a distance of at least 1 cm from the sensor field for at least 1 sec.
- Page 43 Operation 4. Stay on the sensor field with the stylus until the display has counted down to 0. » The water meter is reset and ready for a new measurement. If you started the deletion process by mistake and want to cancel it, remove the stylus from the sensor field prematurely.
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Page 44: Shutting Down The System
55 °C are possible on the system. ● Burns and scalding may occur. ► Let the GENO-VARIO mini cool down to room temperature or flush it with cold water prior to working on 1. Close the on-site shut-off valves from and to the heating/cooling circuit. - Page 45 Shutting down the system 13. Remove and dispose of the depth filter element. 14. Install the filter cylinder. 15. Tighten the union nut of the filter cylinder. 16. Drain the cartridge used. Please observe the manual of the cartridge when draining the cartridge.
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Page 46: Cleaning, Inspection, Maintenance
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Inspection and maintenance is prescribed in DIN EN 806-5 standard. Proper operation and maintenance of the system are essential for trouble-free and hygienic operation. An operation log for the documentation of inspections and maintenance work carried out is available in chapter 14. 9.1 Cleaning Note: Do not clean the product with cleaners that contain alcohol or solvents or use strong, abrasive cleaning agents. -
Page 47: Inspection
5. Open the on-site shut-off valve for drinking water. 6. Open the shut-off valves for drinking water and pressure reducer on the GENO-VARIO mini. 7. Open a withdrawal point downstream (e.g. the draining valve of the filter). »... -
Page 48: Maintenance
12 months. May only be carried out by a qualified specialist. ► Service the GENO-VARIO mini with the service kit for the maintenance of system separators (order no. 132 095). In addition to the inspection work described in chapter 9.2,... - Page 49 Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Cleaning the drain funnel ► Clean the drain funnel (free outlet) and the ventilation openings. Functional check of the system separator The prerequisite for the following steps for the functional and leak test of the system separator is that the drinking water connection provided by the client on site is connected.
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Page 50: Consumables
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Testing of rest, flow and differential pressure of the system separator The service kit (refer to chapter 3.5) can be used to perform a test. For the necessary test steps, refer to the operation manual of the service kit, order no. 132 945 or to DIN 12729. ►... -
Page 51: Wearing Parts
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance NOTE: Damage to the system due to unsuitable spare parts. ● Risk of functional impairment, malfunctions and loss of warranty. ► Only use genuine spare parts. 9.6 Wearing parts NOTE: Damage to the system due to unsuitable wearing parts. ●... -
Page 52: Malfunctions
Malfunctions 10 Malfunctions Observation Meaning Remedy GENO-VARIO mini in general No or insufficient flow Inlet and return line to the Swap inlet and return on cartridge mixed up. the tank lid. Detectable at the display of the water meter and by the Hose line kinked. - Page 53 Malfunctions Observation Meaning Remedy Soft water meter No display on water meter. Battery on water meter Replace the water meter or dead. send it to Grünbeck for reworking. Softening cartridge Insufficient exchanger Insufficient venting. Repeat venting. capacity of cartridge. Exhausted cartridge Replace cartridge or resin.
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Page 54: Disposal
Disposal 11 Disposal Observe the applicable national regulations. 11.1 Packaging Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally sound manner. 11.2 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 or the electrical and electronic components must not be disposed of as household waste. -
Page 55: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications 12 Technical specifications Dimensions and weights Mobile Stationary variant variant System width System height 1280 1301 System depth 85 – 109 85 – 109 Operating weight (subject to accessories) Empty weight Connection data 20 (3/4“ male thread) Nominal connection diameter DN (thr) Power supply V/Hz... - Page 56 Technical specifications General data 0.2 – 4 Setting range of pressure reducer 5 – 65 Water temperature (inlet) °C 5 – 80 Water temperature (circuit) °C 5 – 40 Ambient temperature °C Order no. (mobile variant) 707 550 Order no. (mobile variant incl. GENO-Multi-LF) 707 550.01 Order no.
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Page 57: Other Information
Other information 13 Other information 13.1 Explanation of terminology Drinking water Drinking water is any water that is intended to be used in the domestic environment for drinking and all other food preparation purposes, for personal hygiene and cleaning as well as for cleaning objects that do not only temporarily come into contact with foodstuffs or the human body. -
Page 58: Operation Log
Operation log 14 Operation log Heating water treatment system GENO-Vario mini _______________________________________ Serial no.: Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: 58 | 68... - Page 59 Operation log Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: 59 | 68...
- Page 60 Operation log Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: 60 | 68...
- Page 61 Operation log Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: Work performed ☐ Inspection ☐ Maintenance ☐ Repair Description Execution confirmed Company: Name: Date: Signature: 61 | 68...
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Page 62: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
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. Heating water treatment system GENO-Vario mini Serial no.: Refer to type plate The aforementioned system also complies with the following directives and provisions: •... -
Page 63: Notes
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Page 66: Index
Index Index Circulation pump ......29 ON/OFF switch ..20, 26, 27, 34 Conductivity measuring cell .. 26, 27, Connecting hoses ....... 31 Prohibition sign ......11 Pump switch-off ......20 Depth filter element ....30 Scope of supply ......23 Sensor field ......42, 43 Filter cylinder .... - Page 68 Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Josef-Grünbeck-Str. 1 89420 Hoechstaedt/Germany Phone +49 9074 41-0 Fax +49 9074 41-100 info@gruenbeck.com For more information go www.gruenbeck.com to www.gruenbeck.com...
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