CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Contents ® Contents 1 General information................ 1.1 About this operating manual..............1.2 Copyright protection................2 Description..................2.1 Intended use..................2.2 Principle of operation................2.3 Technical data..................2.3.1 Potentiostat UP 1.9-924..............2.3.2 Titanium anodes................2.4 Conformity with directives..............2.5 Scope of delivery.................
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CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Contents ® 6.2.4 Measuring the insulation of the titanium anode......6.3 Fault elimination after measurement............ 6.3.1 Titanium anode is in contact with installed accessories or wall in the storage water heater............... 6.3.2 Titanium anode not sufficiently insulated........6.3.3 Impressed-current anode system not sized sufficiently....
• Operation • Troubleshooting • Dismantling and disposal Subject to change without notice Magontec reserves the right to make changes and additions to the im- pressed-current anode system CORREX ® UP 1.9-924. Deviations from the infor- mation in this operating manual are possible.
Potentially N O T E Copyright protection CORREX ® and CorroScout ® are registered trademarks of Magontec (effective 01-12-2019). Description Intended use The CORREX ® UP 1.9-924 is used for permanent cathodic corrosion protection of stainless steel storage water heaters for drinking water in closed, dry rooms.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Description ® The supply of voltage with the potentiostat causes the titanium anode to work as an impressed-current anode. The anode material is not consumed. How the electronics work The potentiostatic electronics automatically vary the driving voltage at the titani- um anode until it matches the preset target potential.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Description ® Housing The housing of the potentiostat has the following features: Dimensions (without Euro plug), 100 mm × 50 mm × 40 mm L × W × H Weight Approx. 200 g Type With Euro plug Display 1 LED 2.3.2...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Description ® 2.5.1 Scope of delivery for socket mounting Scope of delivery for version with 1 titanium anode, exemplary: Item Qty. Description Titanium anode with insulated mounted screw plug and flat blade connector Connecting cable with flat blade receptacles - for 1 anode Potentiostat with indicator lamp Operating manual Scope of delivery for version with 2 titanium anodes: Second titanium anode and...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Description ® Variants: Titanium anode The titanium anode is provided in one of the following variants: Without touch guard With touch guard made of plastic 2.5.2 Scope of delivery for hole mounting Scope of delivery for version with 1 titanium anode, exemplary: Item Qty.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Description ® Item Qty. Description Operating manual Scope of delivery for version with 2 titanium anodes: Second titanium anode and connecting cable and mounting accessories for 2 anodes. 2.5.3 Scope of delivery with mounting kit for both types of mounting Scope of delivery for version with 1 titanium anode, exemplary: Item...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ ⚠ Safety ® Item Qty. Description Bag with screw plugs and mounting accessories, e.g.: – Screw plug G ¾" – Gaskets – Insulation sleeves – Tooth lock washer – Nuts – Tooth lock washers with flat blade connector –...
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– Number and position of the titanium anodes, – Diameter, length, coating length of the titanium anodes, – Type of potentiostat (Magontec types UP, MP, OP etc.). Size and install titanium anodes so that they do not touch the inner wall sur- face or accessories installed in the storage water heater.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® • The voltage at the mains connection must correspond to the voltage for the mains supply of the potentiostat. See → chapter 2.3, Technical data, page 6. • The position of the mains connection must allow safe routing of the connecting cable between the potentiostat (at the mains connection) and the connections for the titanium anode on the storage water heater (note the length of the con- necting cable).
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® Assemble the anode with the socket mounting assembly kit: 1. Assemble parts (3) - (7) on the threaded bolt (2) of the titanium anode. G ¾" Important: ° Only use an original gasket (3). °...
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CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® Additional • If necessary, reducing socket made of stainless steel, brass material re- or gunmetal quired • If necessary, sealing material (PTFE sealing tape, hemp) for socket thread Requirements • The storage water heater must be switched off and disconnected from the mains voltage.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® Connect the connection end with the “tank ground connection” flag (tank = storage wa- ter heater) to the metal of the storage water heater so it is electrically conductive: • To a grounding screw or other suitable con- tact connection, •...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® Important: ° The inner surface of the cover must remain flat where the gasket (3; see following figure) makes contact. ° Uneven spots on the gasket can lead to leaks and, for example, to the thermal insulation of the storage water heater becoming soaked.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Installation and commissioning ® Connect the connection end with the “tank ground connection” flag (tank = storage wa- ter heater) to the metal of the storage water heater so it is electrically conductive: • To a grounding screw or other suitable con- tact connection, •...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Notes for the owner/operator ® 3. Check the indicator lamp on the potentiostat: ° Indicator lamp is not lit or blinks red: See → chapter 6, Troubleshooting, page 20. ° Indicator lamp is lit green: Potentiostat is ready for operation. 4.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Troubleshooting ® Regular monitoring Check the indicator lamp on the potentiostat at least once a month: • Indicator lamp is lit green: Potentiostat is connected to mains voltage and ready for operation. • Indicator lamp is not lit or blinks red: Fault elimination by qualified specialist. Troubleshooting ⚠...
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CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Troubleshooting ® Reset potentiostat 1. Disconnect the potentiostat from the mains voltage for approx. 30 seconds. 2. Reconnect the potentiostat to the mains voltage. ✓ The potentiostat has been reset. ✓ When the indicator lamp lights up green, the potentiostat is once again ready for operation.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Troubleshooting ® Magnesium anode present/not removed 1. Switch off the storage water heater and disconnect it from the mains voltage. 2. Drain the storage water heater. 3. Remove the existing magnesium anode(s). ✓ When the indicator lamp lights up green again, the fault has been eliminated. Afterwards carry out a functional test, see →...
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Troubleshooting ® Measurement 1. Measure the protective current in the connecting cable with a digital multime- ter or CorroScout ® anode tester as a direct current: ° Connect the meter in series between the potentiostat and the titanium an- ode.
CORREX UP 1.9-924 ‒ Troubleshooting ® 6.2.4 Measuring the insulation of the titanium anode Requirements • Storage water heater must be disconnected from the mains voltage. • Storage water heater must be empty. • Titanium anode and installation point of the titanium anode must be dry. Measurement 1.
Elimination 1. Proceed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the storage water heater and Magontec's fitting recommendations. 2. Carry out a functional test when putting the unit back into operation, see → chapter 4.5, Commissioning with functional test, page 18.
EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Comply with legal regulations on disposal and contribute to envi- ronmentally friendly disposal. WEEE register number Magontec is registered in accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Register (WEEE Reg. No. 21203187).
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