Table of contents Table of contents Completing the system ..........27 Introduction ............... 4 Handing over the product to the owner/operator/operating company ......28 Validity of the manual ..........4 Other applicable documents ........4 Product identification ..........5 Operation ..............29 Symbols used ............6 Operating concept ............29 Depiction of warnings ..........
Illustrations in this manual are for basic understanding and can differ from the actual design. Validity of the manual This manual applies to the product below: ● Deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z 25/13 – 60/20 Other applicable documents ● Manuals for components from other manufacturers ●...
You can identify your product based on the product designation and the order number shown on the type plate. ► Check whether the products indicated in chapter 1.1 correspond to your product. The type plate is located on the control valve of the deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z. Designation Designation CE mark...
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 life cycle phases of the product, different people carry out work on the product. This work requires different qualifications. 1.5.2 Qualification of personnel Personnel Requirements • No special expertise required User • Knowledge of the tasks assigned •...
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Introduction 1.5.4 Personal protective equipment ► As an owner/operator/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 Mask Safety goggles 8 | 48...
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.
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Safety ● Make sure that the socket features a protective earth conductor (PE). Retrofit the socket with an adapter, if necessary. ● Never bridge electrical fuses. Do not disable fuses. Use the correct current ratings when replacing fuses. ● Keep moisture away from live parts. Moisture can cause short-circuits. 2.1.4 Danger due to chemicals ●...
Safety 2.1.5 Groups of persons requiring protection ● Children must not play with the product. ● This product must not be used by persons (including children) with limited abilities, lack of experience or knowledge. Unless they are supervised, have been instructed on the safe use of the product and understand the resulting hazards.
Product description Product description Intended use ● The deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z is designed for the reduction of iron and manganese. ● For demanganisation, a dosing system for oxidants is to be provided upstream of the deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z.
Product description Connections For connection dimensions, refer to the Technical Specifications in chapter 12 Designation Designation Pure water outlet Raw water inlet Connection of drain hose Functional description 3.4.1 Filtration The raw water flows into the filter bottle via the raw water inlet and then, from top to bottom, through the catalytic filter material GENO-Fermanit.
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In the step First filtrate, the filter material is flushed from top to bottom to remove particulate matter. The first filtrate is discharged to the drain. 3.4.4 Control unit An electrical timer controls the deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z. 15 | 48...
Product description Accessories You can retrofit your product with accessories. Please contact your local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt/Germany for details. Illustration Product Order no. Connection kit 1"-I (up to type 30/14) 185 505 Connection kit 1½"-I (from type 40/18) 185 540 For hydraulic connection Compact valve block, shut-off valves, bypass valve, raw water outlet, flexible connection...
Transport, set-up and storage Transport, set-up and storage Shipping/Delivery/Packaging The product is fixed on a pallet at the factory and secured against tipping. ► Upon receipt, immediately check for completeness and transport damage. NOTE Improper transport ● Damage to system components due to falling components ●...
Transport, set-up and storage Storage ► Protect the product from the impacts below when storing it: • Dampness, moisture • Environmental impacts such as wind, rain, snow, etc. • Frost, direct sunlight, severe heat exposure • Chemicals, dyes, solvents and their vapours 18 | 48...
Installation Installation System installation in a public water supply system must be carried out by a qualified specialist only. Installation example Designation Designation Diaphragm expansion tank Contact water meter Shut-off valve with sampling point Shut-off valve with sampling point Pressure gauge Inlet pressure Dosing canister Connection kit Dosing system GENODOS DM-oxi...
Installation Requirements for the installation site Obey the local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications. ● Protection from frost, severe heat exposure and direct sunlight ● Protection from chemicals, dyes, solvents and their vapours ● Ambient temperature and radiation temperature in the immediate vicinity •...
Installation Checking the scope of supply Designation Designation Filter bottle Drain hose Control valve Operation manual Riser pipe Quartz gravel, filter sand, GENO-Fermanit Protective pipe cap Funnel Preliminary work NOTE Impurities and corrosion particles in the water supply line ● Damage to the control valve ►...
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Installation 5.3.1 Filling the filter bottle ► Use the personal protective equipment. ► Carry out the filling process with 2 people. CAUTION Working at heights (approx. 2 m) during filling ● Risk of falling ► Use a stable access aid with platform for the filter material. 1.
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Installation Filling volume Deferrisation/demanganisation system GENO-mat MN-Z 25/13 30/14 40/18 50/19 60/20 Quartz gravel 3.15 – 5.6 GENO-Fermanit 0.5 – 1.0 Filter sand 0.4 – 0.8 7. Fill the filter bottle with water up to the overflow. 8. Let the system soak for 24 h.
Installation Water installation CAUTION Filter bottles can tip and fall over ● Pushing/crushing people ► Transport the filter bottle to the installation site in its original packaging. ► Set up the filter bottle with at least two people. ► Move the filter bottle in an upright position – do not tilt it. ►...
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Installation Installation of deferrisation/demanganisation systems DN 40 with connection kit 1½" 1. Install the screw connection in the pipe. 2. Install the connection block of the connection kit. Comply with the flow direction marked by arrows while doing so. NOTE Incorrect installation of connection hoses ●...
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Installation 5.4.2 Establishing the waste water connection NOTE Waste water backing up due to kinked hoses. ● Water damage and malfunction of the product ► Run the hoses to the drain with a downward slope and without any kinks. According to DIN EN 1717, a free outlet and a backflow-free discharge of the flushing water must be guaranteed.
Start-up/commissioning Start-up/commissioning The initial start-up/commissioning of the system must be carried out by a qualified specialist only. Record the start-up work in the start-up/commissioning log. Putting the system into operation 1. Check that the control piston is in the “First filtrate” position. 2.
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.
Operation Operation Operating concept The control unit regulates the operating processes of the deferrisation/demanganisation system. Designation Designation Steel switching pin (in home position Backwash dial moved to centre point, in switch position Hour dial moved outwards) Button to set the time Reference arrow (red) Reference arrow for time and operating state Day dial...
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Operation Control valve in operating position Control valve during backwash 30 | 48...
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Operation Control valve during first filtrate 7.1.1 Setting the time The deferrisation/demanganisation systems are factory-set in a way that the automatic backwash is always released at 2:00 am (at night). During start-up/commissioning or after a power failure, the current time must be set. 1.
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Operation 7.1.2 Determining the backwash interval The maximum backwash interval is 12 days. Furthermore, an automatic backwash can be carried out after 6, 4, 3, 2 or 1 day(s) (divisor of 12). For hygienic reasons, a backwash should take place every 6 days (factory-setting). If the differential pressure of the filter is >...
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/operator/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 ► Only clean the outside of the product. ► Do not use any strong or abrasive cleaning agents. ► Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. ► Dry the surfaces with a cloth. Intervals By way of regular inspections and maintenance, malfunctions can be detected in time and product failures might be prevented.
Maintenance and repair Inspection You as owner/operator/operating company can carry out the regular inspections yourself. Initially, we recommend inspecting the product at shorter intervals and later on as required. ► Carry out an inspection at least every 2 months. 1. Determine the iron and/or manganese content of the raw water. 2.
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Maintenance and repair 7. Check the iron and/or manganese content of the pure water. 8. Check the setting of the control unit. a Check the set backwash interval. b Check the set time. 9. Release a manual backwash. 10. Record the maintenance work in the operation log (refer to chapter 13). 8.4.2 Annual maintenance 1.
Maintenance and repair Wearing parts The work below must be carried out by Grünbeck's technical service personnel only. The wearing parts are listed below: ● Seals ● Control piston Designation Designation Seal kit O-ring for distributor pipe Exterior O-ring Seal of control valve Interior O-ring Upper control piston ►...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING Contaminated drinking water due to stagnation ● Infectious diseases ► Have malfunctions remedied immediately. Pink colouring of the drinking water with upstream dosing system CAUTION GENODOS DM-oxi ● Health hazard with long-term oral intake ● Chemical burns and irritation of skin and respiratory tract ►...
Decommissioning Decommissioning 10.1 Temporary standstill In order to prevent the stagnation of water, the system is backwashed after 6 days at the latest. ► Leave your product connected to electricity and water. It is not necessary to temporarily shut down your product. If you still want to temporarily shut down your product, contact Grünbeck’s technical service.
Dismantling and disposal Dismantling and disposal 11.1 Dismantling The work below must be carried out by a qualified specialist only. 1. Close the raw water shut-off valve. 2. Open a water withdrawal point downstream of the product 3. Wait for a few seconds. »...
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Dismantling and disposal 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. ► Dispose of electrical and electronic products or components in an environmentally sound manner.
Technical specifications Technical specifications Dimensions and weights 25/13 30/14 40/18 50/19 60/20 Total height 1620 1620 1900 1870 2100 Bottle diameter Connection height Raw water 1420 1420 1710 1680 1910 Connection height Pure water 1470 1470 1735 1705 1935 Distance to wall Depth of foundation Length of foundation 1030...
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Technical specifications Connection data 25/13 30/14 40/18 50/19 60/20 Nominal connection diameter 25 (1") 40(1½") ≥ 50 ≥ 70 Drain connection Power supply V/Hz 230/50 (system operation with protective low voltage 24/50) Protection/protection class IP22 / Connected load Performance data 25/13 30/14 40/18...
Operation log Operation log ► Document the initial start-up/commissioning and all maintenance activities. ► Copy the maintenance report. Deferrisation/demanganisation system | GENO-mat MN-Z Serial no.: ______________________________ 13.1 Start-up/commissioning log Customer Name Address Installation/Accessories Drain connection with free outlet (DIN EN 1717)
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Operation log Maintenance no.: ___ Record the measured values and operating data. Confirm the checks with OK or record any repairs done. Operating values Operating pressure Semi-annual maintenance work OK (Yes) System checked on the outside for damage, corrosion and fastening Control valve checked for leaks during operation Connection hoses and connection points checked for leaks Drain hose checked for leaks and damage...
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Publisher's information Technical documentation Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding this operation manual, please contact Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH’s Department for Technical Documentation directly. Email: dokumentation@gruenbeck.de...
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Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Josef-Grünbeck-Str. 1 89420 Hoechstaedt/Germany +49 9074 41-0 +49 9074 41-100 info@gruenbeck.com For more information go to www.gruenbeck.com www.gruenbeck.com...
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