All rights reserved. Subject to change Wilo shall reserve the right to change the listed data without notice and shall not be liable for technical inaccuracies and/or omissions. The illustrations used may differ from the ori- ginal and are intended as an exemplary representation of the product.
Wear the following protective equipment: Safety footwear – Safety helmet (when using lifting equipment) – • Locally applicable laws and regulations on work safety and ac- cident prevention must be complied with. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
Only carry out maintenance tasks described in these installation and operating instructions. • Only original parts of the manufacturer may be used. The use of any non-original parts releases the manufacturer from any liab- ility. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
Provide for soil drainage. Current design, installation and application instructions for Wilo rainwater systems can be found in the Wilo design manual “Rainwater utilisation” and other Wilo manuals and bro- chures on pump and system technology, see: https://wilo.com. For your safety •...
Mains frequency 50 Hz Power consumption See rating plate Rated current See rating plate Insulation class Protection class IP54 Electrical connection See installation and operating instructions and circuit diagram of the control device Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
Installation and operating instructions • Box with accessories/accessories kit/add-on parts, if applicable Accessories Accessories must be ordered separately as required. The accessories from the Wilo range include the following: • Feeding pump for installation in the rainwater storage tank •...
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High-pressure multistage centrifugal pump (Item 1): NOTICE Detailed instructions for the pump can be found in the enclosed installa- tion and operating instructions for the pump. Diaphragm expansion tank kit (Fig. 3b) Consisting of: Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
After the tap is closed, the pressure rises and the pumps are switched off one after the other. All system statuses and fault messages in connection with the fill level and pressure detection are shown on the display of the control device. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
• If lifting accessories are used, wear a safety helmet. WARNING Risk of injury from falling parts! Never allow anyone to stand under suspended loads! • Do not move the load over workplaces where persons are present. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
• Ambient conditions: 10 °C to 40 °C, max. humidity: 50 %. • Dry hydraulics and pipework before packing. • Protect the system from humidity and dirt. • Protect the system from direct exposure to sunlight. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
The system should be freely accessible from at least two sides. • Wilo advises against installation and operation near living rooms and bedrooms. • To avoid the transmission of structure-borne noise and to ensure a stress-free connec- tion to upstream and downstream pipes, use compensators with extension limiters or flexible connection pipes.
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• Avoid this lifting effect by installing a vacuum relief valve in the as- cending pipe of the feed line. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
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The diaphragm expansion tank (8 litres) included in the scope of delivery is supplied disas- sembled as an accessories kit for transportation and hygienic reasons. • Mount the diaphragm expansion tank (Item 7) on the throughflow fitting (Item 16) be- fore commissioning (Fig. 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b). Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
Alternatively, a float switch (Item 38) can be installed in the rainwater storage tank and connected to the control device to stop the pumps (Item 36) from running dry. • Connect the on-site feeding pump (Item 36) in the rainwater storage tank to the control device. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
NOTICE We recommend that the initial commissioning of the system is per- formed by the Wilo customer service department. • Contact your dealer, your nearest Wilo representative or the Wilo cus- tomer service department. NOTICE Automatic activation after power cut Depending on the process, the product is activated and deactivated us- ing separate controls.
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If the pressure is too high: Release nitrogen from the valve until the required value is reached. Reinstall the dust cap. Close the drain valve on the flow-through fixture. Open the flow-through fixture. NOTICE Observe the respective installation and operating instructions for the in- dividual component. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
• Check supply pressure. • Depressurise the diaphragm expansion tank on the water side (close the flow-through fixture (Fig. 3b – Item A). Allow the residual water to escape via the drain (Fig. 3b – Item B). Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
If necessary, correct the pressure by filling with nitrogen. (PN 2 = pump switch-on pres- sure p minus 0.2 – 0.5 bar or value given in the table on the tank (Fig. 4) – Wilo cus- tomer service). If the pressure is too high, release nitrogen from the valve.
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Check, correct if necessary. correctly Filling level sensor of the hybrid tank not Check fit in the retaining tube; correct if necessary. affixed correctly Slightly tighten the screwed connection to fix the cable. Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
• If a fault cannot be repaired, contact an installer or Wilo factory customer service. Spare parts Spare parts are ordered via customer service. To avoid return queries and incorrect orders, the serial or article number must always be supplied.
Check the supply pressure (nitrogen - N Fig. 4 Information table nitrogen pressure diaphragm expansion tank (example) Nitrogen pressure according to the table Start-up pressure base-load pump PE (bar) Nitrogen pressure PN 2 (bar) Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
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Draining at pump Maximum usable water level Minimum usable water level Fig. 6b Fresh water replenishment characteristic curve Relative pressure in the water mains at the extraction point in bar Flow rate in m³/h Installation and operating instructions • Wilo-Rainsystem AF400 • Ed.01/2024-07...
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