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- Page 1 We understand water. Gravel filter | GENO-mat KF-Z Operation manual...
- Page 2 General Contact Germany International Sales +49 9074 41-145 Service +49 9074 41-333 service@gruenbeck.de Availability Monday to Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm We reserve the right to technical modifications. © by Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH Original operation manual Edition: February 2024 Order no.: 100269250000_en_004...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Table of contents Handing over the product to the Introduction ............... 4 owner/operator/operating company ......25 Validity of the manual ..........4 Other applicable documents ........4 Operation ..............27 Product identification ..........5 Operating concept ............27 Symbols used ............6 Depiction of warnings .......... -
Page 4: Introduction
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: ● Gravel filter GENO-mat KF-Z 25/13 – 60/20 Other applicable documents ● Manuals for components from other manufacturers ●... -
Page 5: Product Identification
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 gravel filter GENO-mat KF-Z. Designation Designation... -
Page 6: Symbols Used
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... -
Page 7: Demands On Personnel
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. 1.6.1 Qualification of personnel Personnel Requirements • No special expertise required User • Knowledge of the tasks assigned •... - Page 8 Introduction 1.6.3 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...
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Page 9: Safety
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. - Page 10 Safety 2.1.3 Electrical hazards There is an immediate danger of fatal injury from electric shock when touching live parts. Damage to the insulation or individual components can be lethal. ● Only have a qualified electrician carry out electrical work on the system. ●...
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Page 11: Product-Specific Safety Instructions
Safety ● If stored incorrectly, chemicals could change their state of matter, crystallize, outgas, or lose their effectiveness. Store and use the chemicals at the indicated temperatures only. Cleaning/Disposal ● Immediately absorb leaked chemicals with suitable binding agents. ● Collect and dispose of chemicals in such a way that they cannot pose any risks to people, animals, or the environment. -
Page 12: Product Description
Product description Product description Intended use ● The gravel filters GENO-mat KF-Z are used for dirt filtration when an unusually high dirt content makes filtration by means of cartridge filters or backwash filters unfeasible. ● The quartz gravel used retains undissolved substances such as sand, etc. -
Page 13: Connections
Product description Connections For connection dimensions, refer to the Technical Specifications in chapter 12 Designation Designation Pure water outlet iii. Raw water inlet Connection of drain hose Functional description 3.4.1 Filtration The raw water flows through the raw water inlet of the control valve into the filter bottle. The filter material is flown through from top to bottom and foreign particles are retained in the process. -
Page 14: Accessories
The first filtrate is discharged to the drain. 3.4.4 Control unit An electrical timer controls the gravel filter GENO-mat KF-Z. Accessories You can retrofit your product with accessories. Please contact your local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt/Germany for details. -
Page 15: Transport, Set-Up And Storage
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 parts due to falling components ●... -
Page 16: Storage
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 16 | 48... -
Page 17: Installation
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 Connection kit Shut-off valve with sampling point Pressure gauge Outlet pressure Pressure gauge Inlet pressure Shut-off valve with sampling point 17 | 48... -
Page 18: Requirements For The Installation Site
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 •... -
Page 19: Checking The Scope Of Supply
Installation Checking the scope of supply Designation Designation Filter bottle Drain hose Control valve Operation manual Riser pipe Filter sand, quartz sand, quartz gravel Protective pipe cap Funnel Preliminary work NOTE Impurities and corrosion particles in the water supply line ●... - Page 20 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.
- Page 21 Installation Filling volume Gravel filter GENO-mat KF-Z 25/13 30/14 40/18 50/19 60/20 Quartz gravel 3.15 – 5.6 Quartz sand 1.0 – 2.2 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.
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Page 22: Water Installation
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. ►... - Page 23 Installation Installation of gravel filters 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 ●...
- Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Start-Up/Commissioning
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. - Page 26 Start-up/commissioning 6.2.1 Disposal of packaging ► Dispose of packaging material as soon as it is no longer needed (refer to chapter 11.2). 6.2.2 Storage of accessories and consumables ► Store the accessories supplied with the product in a safe place. ►...
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Page 27: Operation
Operation Operation Operating concept The control unit regulates the operating processes of the gravel filter. 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... - Page 28 Operation Control valve in operating position Control valve during backwash 28 | 48...
- Page 29 Operation Control valve during first filtrate 7.1.1 Setting the time The gravel filters 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.
- Page 30 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 >...
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Page 31: Maintenance And Repair
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. -
Page 32: Intervals
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. -
Page 33: Inspection
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. Check the differential pressure of the system. Minor deviations are normal and cannot be prevented technically. - Page 34 Maintenance and repair 7. Release a manual backwash. 8. Record the maintenance work in the operation log (refer to chapter 13). 8.4.2 Annual maintenance 1. Read the static and the flow pressure of the water pressure. 2. Clean the drain connection, if necessary. a Remove any deposits mechanically.
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Page 35: Consumables
9. Clean the riser pipe and the filter bottle. 10. Fill the filter bottle again (refer to chapter 5.3.1). Consumables Product Order no. Filter filling GENO-mat KF-Z 25/13 129 506 Filter filling GENO-mat KF-Z 30/14 129 511 Filter filling GENO-mat KF-Z 40/18... -
Page 36: Wearing Parts
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 ►... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WARNING Contaminated drinking water due to stagnation ● Infectious diseases ► Have malfunctions remedied immediately. Other observations Observation Explanation Remedy • Filter material clogged ► Manual backwash Differential pressure too high • Hose kinked ► Remove kinks • Seals defective ►... -
Page 38: Decommissioning
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. -
Page 39: Dismantling And Disposal
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. »... - Page 40 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.
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
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... - Page 42 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...
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Page 43: Operation Log
Operation log Operation log ► Document the initial start-up/commissioning and all maintenance activities. ► Copy the maintenance report. Gravel filter | GENO-mat KF-Z Serial no.: ______________________________ 13.1 Start-up/commissioning log Customer Name Address Installation/Accessories Drain connection with free outlet (DIN EN 1717) - Page 44 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...
- Page 45 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 (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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- Page 47 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...
- Page 48 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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