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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 operation 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 Installing the product ..........17 About this manual ............. 4 Other applicable documents ........4 Start-up/commissioning ..........21 Target group .............. 4 Putting the product into operation ......21 Storage of documents ..........4 Handing over the product to the owner/operator/ Symbols used ............
About this manual About this manual Other applicable documents The following documents shall be deemed as applicable documents for the GENO-fine filters FME: ● The manuals of all accessories used. Target group This manual is intended for qualified specialists and owners/operators/operating companies.
About this manual Type plate The type plate is located on the side of the inlet pipe (raw water inlet). Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your inquiries or orders. ►...
Safety Safety WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to improper handling. ● Risk of infectious diseases ► Have installation, start-up and annual maintenance carried out by qualified specialists only. Safety measures ● Carefully read this manual before operating your product. ●...
Safety 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 ● Advise the owner/operator/operating company of possible hazards that can arise during the operation of the product. ● Fill in the operation log (refer to chapter 10). Responsibilities of the owner/operator/operating company Comply with the instructions below to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the product: ●...
Product description Intended use ● The GENO-fine filters FME are designed for the filtration of drinking and well water. ● The FME-WW filters as warm water filters are suitable for the filtration of process and boiler feed water – in partial flow only .
The unfiltered drinking water flows into the filter from the inlet side and then passes through the filter elements to the pure water outlet. In the course of this process, foreign particles > 100 µm in size (standard) for FME/FME-WW and > 500 µm (standard) for FME-KW are retained.
Installation Installation The installation of a filter represents a major intervention into the drinking water system and must be performed by a qualified specialist only. Installation into the drinking water system In accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN EN 1717, the product is installed in the water pipe downstream of the water meter and upstream of distribution pipes or the systems to be protected.
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Installation Installation into systems It is possible to use the filter in the partial flow. Parallel piping Parallel piping of two GENO-fine filters for the filtration of process, boiler feed, cooling and air conditioning water in order to ensure an uninterrupted operation even during the replacement of filter elements.
Installation Requirements for the installation site Obey the local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. ● The installation site must be frost-proof and ensure the filter's protection from chemicals, dyes, solvents and their vapours as well as from direct sunlight. ●...
Item Designation GENO-fine filter with flange connection Pressure gauge according to DIN EN 1092-1 Operation manual Draining valve, angled (FME 100) Draining valve, straight (FME 50/65/80) Plug Filter elements Air vent Cover with wing nuts ► Check the scope of supply for completeness and damage.
● Leak at the filter. ► Seal the components of the draining valve, pressure gauges, plugs and air vent on site with e.g. hemp, Teflon tape. Only install the GENO-fine filter FME horizontally and free of mechanical stress. Item Designation...
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Installation 4.3.1 Installing the straight draining valve (FME 50 - 80) 1. Screw the hose nozzle into the mini ball valve. 2. Install the mini ball valve on the filter connection. 3. Install the handle on the mini ball valve.
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Installation 4.3.3 Installing the vent valve 1. Screw the air vent tightly onto the top of the cover. 4.3.4 Installing the pressure gauges/plugs 1. Screw the pressure gauge tightly onto the front of the housing. 2. Screw the plugs tightly onto the rear of the housing. 19 | 40...
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1. Prepare the pipe with flange connection according to DIN EN 1092-1. (The distance between the two seals must be 360 mm for filters FME 50 - 80 µm and 484 mm for filter FME 100). 2. Check the flow direction given on site.
Start-up/commissioning Start-up/commissioning Putting the product into operation ► Carry out the following steps after installation and any maintenance. In order to drain the filter, a ½" hose must be installed at the draining valve on site (hose nozzle Ø 11 mm). ►...
Start-up/commissioning Handing over the product to the owner/operator/ operating company ► Explain to the owner/operator/operating company how the product works. ► Use the manual to brief the owner/operator/operating company and answer any questions. ► Inform the owner/operator/operating company 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 in the DIN EN 806-5 standard. Regular maintenance ensures trouble-free and hygienic operation.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Inspection According to DIN EN 806-5, the owner/operator/operating company must inspect the filters every 2 months. To carry out an inspection, proceed as follows: 1. Check the installation for leaks. 2. Open several water withdrawal points (generate max. flow). 3.
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.4.1 Semi-annual maintenance Preparations for the replacement of the filter elements 1. Direct the waste water line towards the sewer. 2. Close shut-off valves 1 inlet and 2 outlet. 3. Open the air vent. 4. Open the handle of the draining valve and allow the water to drain completely. »...
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 5. Loosen the wing nuts. 6. Open the retainer clip. 7. Remove the cover. 8. Flush the sunk dirt particles from the filter housing via the draining valve. » The filter is open and flushed. 26 | 40...
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Hygienic replacement of filter elements 1. Unscrew the cap nut. 2. Remove the dirty filter element from the support mesh. 3. Dispose of the used filter element in accordance with local regulations. For hygienic reasons, do not touch the new filter element with bare hands. 4.
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Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 9. Put on the filter cover. 10. Install the retaining clip. 11. Tighten the wing nuts evenly. » The cover is fully tightened. 12. Put the filter into operation (refer to chapter 5). » The filter is ready to use. 28 | 40...
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance 6.4.2 Annual maintenance Carrying out annual maintenance work requires specialist knowledge. This kind of maintenance work must only be carried out by Grünbeck's technical service/authorised service company or by a qualified specialist trained by Grünbeck. In addition to the semi-annual maintenance, the following work must be carried out as well: 1.
Cleaning, inspection, maintenance Spare parts For spare parts and consumables please contact your local Grünbeck representation which you may find on the internet at www.gruenbeck.com. Wearing parts Although these parts are wearing parts, we grant a limited warranty period of 6 months. Wearing parts are listed below: Designation Order no.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING: Risk 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. Troubleshooting must be carried out by a qualified specialist only.
Disposal Disposal Obey the applicable national regulations. Packaging Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally sound manner. NOTE: Danger to the environment due to incorrect disposal ● Packaging materials are valuable raw materials that can be reused in many cases. ●...
Technical specifications General data ≤ 30 Water temperature FME °C ≤ 90 Water temperature FME-WW/FME-KW °C 5 – 40 Ambient temperature °C 102 190 102 290 102 390 102 490 Order no. (Drinking water) FME-WW 102 185 102 285 102 385 102 485 Order no.
Operation log Operation log Filters | GENO-fine filter__________________ Serial no.: _____________________________ 10.1 Start-up log Customer Name: Address: Installation/Accessories Floor drain present Safety device Operating values Water pressure at raw water inlet Water pressure downstream of pressure reducer Remarks Start-up/commissioning Company: Service technician: Work time certificate (no.): Date/signature:...
Index Index Accessories ............... 12 Pressure loss curves ............34 Hygienic replacement of the filter elements ....... 27 Scope of supply ..............16 Spare parts ............... 30 Start-up/commissioning............. 21 Inspection ................24 Installing the filter in the pipe ..........20 Installing the product ............
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