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ACO Building Drainage Instructions for Use Issued: 2022-02-25 Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant For non-faecal and faecal wastewater Type UF duo or mono = for underfloor installation ■ (frost-free) = with two submerged ■ pumps mono = with one submerged ■ pump Type FR duo or mono = for freestanding ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Introduction Introduction ACO Passavant GmbH (hereinafter referred to as ACO) thanks you for your trust and provides you with a product that represents state-of-the-art technology and which has been checked for proper condition during quality controls prior to delivery.
Decommissioning and disposal ....................... 10 Product Description......................11 Product features ..........................11 Design ............................19 2.2.1 Muli-Flex -UF duo and mono ....................19 2.2.2 Top section variants for Muli-Flex -UF ................. 20 2.2.3 Muli-Flex -FR duo and mono ....................21 Operating principle ........................
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Table of Contents 3.1.3.3 Insert the protective cover for during construction ..........57 3.1.3.4 Laying and connecting the inlet pipe(s) ............. 57 3.1.3.5 Laying and connecting the vent stack .............. 58 3.1.3.6 Laying and connecting the cable conduit ............59 3.1.3.7 Laying and connecting the pressure line on site ..........
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Table of Contents Operation ........................113 Commissioning ..........................113 Setting the control unit ......................... 114 4.2.1 Muli-Flex duo ......................... 115 4.2.1.1 Level sensor _ Bell with air bubble injection and pressure transducer ....115 4.2.1.2 Level sensor _ Bell without air bubble injection ..........116 4.2.2 Muli-Flex mono ......................
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant For your safety For your safety Read the safety instructions before installing and launch of the wastewater lifting plant, in order to prevent personal injuries and damage to property. 1.1 Intended use The wastewater lifting plant is intended for use for collecting and automatic lifting of non-faecal and faecal wastewater above the backflow level.
■ Other possible uses and changes are not allowed. Installation of unapproved parts impairs safety and excludes any guarantee from ACO. In the event of replacement, only use original ACO parts or spare parts approved by ACO. 1.2 Normative specifications The listed norms must be supplemented and checked for currency.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant For your safety 1.3 Personnel qualifications Activities Person Knowledge Knowledge of building systems and services and applicable standards and directives Layout, operational changes Planners Evaluation of wastewater technology application cases Proper layout of drainage systems Below ground installation Skilled people Specific knowledge of carrying out civil engineering works Sanitary installation...
1.6 Responsibility of the Owner Due diligence in the owner’s, or the operator’s, area of responsibility: ACO recommends that an operating log be kept and that inspections, servicing, maintenance work, repairs, etc. be documented, so that proof exists in case of an insurance claim:...
We recommend that plant operators conclude a maintenance contract for the maintenance and servicing work to be carried out on a regular basis. ACO Service would be pleased to undertake the servicing and maintenance work professionally. Maintenance contract request service@aco.com.
■ Polyethylene material mounted support frame with backflow preventer and above-water coupling, to accommodate two ACO submerged pumps Pressure line to the outside designed as a spigot DN 50 / OD 50 mm Collection tank height 1 m ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features Pipe connections: ■ 3 x connection sleeve (closed) DN 100 / OD 110 mm for connection of an on-site inlet pipe 3 x connection port (closed) DN 100 / OD 110 mm for ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features Top section without drain system for use with non-faecal ■ wastewater: Cover (closed) Bolts Flat seal Top section body 270 mm high Dimensions, Chap. 6.2 "Top section body" Lip seal ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features Top section without drain system for use with non-faecal ■ wastewater: Cover (closed) Bolts Flat seal Top section body (270 mm high) with special profile for ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features Submerged pump SAT-V 75/2/50/D: ■ Version with vortex impeller three-phase motor with 10 m connection cable Degree of protection IP 68 Mounted pressure line with connection unit (guide hook) ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features MultiControl Mono control unit with or without open ■ pressure bell: For controlling one pump (P2 maximum 5.5 kW) Ready to plug in: 1.5 m connection cable and CEE plug ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features MultiControl Duo control system with or without open ■ pressure bell. For controlling two pumps (P2 maximum 5.5 kW) Ready to plug in: 1.5 m connection cable and CEE plug ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description - UF - FR Product features Bonding flange: ■ Seal ring Bolts Washers Sealing cord Weight: 3 kg Article No: 620520 Sealing flange: ■ Weight: 5.6 kg Article No: 620521 ...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.2 Design 2.2.1 Muli-Flex -UF duo and mono MultiControl Mono MultiControl Mono Hochwasser- Störung MultiControl Duo Alarm manuell Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu enter menu reset HAND enter Anzeige AUTO...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.2.2 Top section variants for Muli-Flex -UF Top versions for faecal-free or faecal-containing wastewater, with or without drain system. Non-faecal without Non-faecal with drain Faecal-containing drain system system without drain system Cover (closed) Cover with grating and drain Cover ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.2.3 Muli-Flex -FR duo and mono MultiControl Mono MultiControl Mono Hochwasser- Störung MultiControl Duo Alarm manuell Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu menu enter reset HAND enter Anzeige AUTO Auswahl Quittung Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 Figure: Muli-Flex -FR duo 1 = Attachment parts (stud bolts, washers and cap...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.3 Operating principle Based on the example of Muli-Flex -UF duo and mono. 2.3.1 Muli-Flex duo Accumulating waste water from the connected drainage and sanitary appliances flows through the inlet pipe(s) into the collection tank.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description A backflow preventer (double ball backflow preventer) upstream of the pipe junction prevents backflow from the discharge pipe (balls sit on the valve seat) into the collection tank after the submerged pump(s) has (have) been switched off.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.3.2 Muli-Flex mono Accumulating waste water from the connected drainage and sanitary appliances flows through the inlet pipe(s) into the collection tank. A level sensor mounted in the collection tank is connected to the control system. At a defined pressure, the submerged pump is switched on and off and/or a high water alarm is triggered.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description A backflow preventer (double ball backflow preventer) upstream of the pipe junction prevents backflow from the discharge pipe (balls sit on the valve seat) into the collection tank after the submerged pump has been switched off.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.4 Muli-Flex -UF scope of supply The following components are necessary for the functionality of the wastewater lifting unit (exception: type plate and operating instructions). Components Weight Image mono Complete collection tank: ■ Collection tank ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Components Weight Image mono Top section without drain system for use with faecal 24.8 kg ( 1 ) ( 1 ) wastewater Complete top section (polyethylene material with stainless steel top section body): ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Components Weight Image mono Top section without drain system for use with faecal 29.8 kg ( 1 ) ( 1 ) wastewater Submerged pump(s) with ■ mounted pressure line and connection unit (guide hook): SAT-V 75/2/50/D or 17.9 kg ...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Components Weight Image mono Complete duo control unit: ■ MultiControl Duo MultiControl Duo MultiControl Duo control menu menu 5.4 kg unit reset reset enter enter ( 1 ) Open pressure bell (for level measurement) with 1 kg 20 m control line...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Components Weight Image mono Submerged pump(s) with ■ mounted pressure line and connection unit (guide hook): SAT-V 75/2/50/D or 17.9 kg SAT-V 150/2/50/D or 22.4 kg ( 2 ) ( 1 ) SITA 200 N-ex-G 37.7 kg ...
Bonding the vapour barrier with an adhesive flange ■ MultiControl Duo Hochwasser- Alarm Störung MultiControl Duo Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu HAND Anzeige reset enter AUTO Auswahl Quittung Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 Figure: Muli-Flex -UF duo 32/ 160...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Control unit (MultiControl duo) CEE-plug socket 16 A Control line (open pressure bell) Submerged pump 1 connection cable Submerged pump 2 connection cable...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Muli-Flex duo electrical connection: ■ 400 V / 50 Hz / 1.2 kW (submerged pumps type SAT-V 75/2/50/D) 400 V / 50 Hz / 2.2 kW (submerged pumps type ...
Bonding the vapour barrier with an adhesive flange ■ Hochwasser- Störung MultiControl Duo Alarm MultiControl Duo Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu HAND Anzeige reset enter AUTO Auswahl Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 Quittung Figure: Muli-Flex -UF duo 35/ 160...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Control unit (MultiControl duo) CEE-plug socket 16 A Control line (open pressure bell) Submerged pump 1 connection cable Submerged pump 2 connection cable...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Muli-Flex duo electrical connection: ■ 400 V / 50 Hz / 1.2 kW (submerged pumps type SAT-V 75/2/50/D) 400 V / 50 Hz / 2.2 kW (submerged pumps type ...
HAND Anzeige reset enter AUTO Auswahl Quittung Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 Figure: Muli-Flex -FR duo ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Backflow loop Outlet pipe to sewer Pressure line for emptying pump sump or collection tank...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Gate valve (optional) Support frame with backflow preventer and above-water coupling Intermediate cover (Maintenance opening) Bolt cover Compression fitting DN 50 CEE-plug socket 16 A...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description ACO scope Accessories On-site per- Item Component/performance of supply from ACO formance Specifications: Run up to the roof, do not reduce the cross-section. ■ Ventilation valves are not permitted ■ materials* with high resistance ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.8 Connections on the collecting tank 2.8.1 Muli-Flex -UF Figure: Muli-Flex -UF top view IMPORTANT All connections are closed and must be opened if necessary (exception: ■ item. 3_pressure connection). Dimensions refer to the pipe bottom of the possible connection pipe. ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.8.2 Muli-Flex -FR Figure: Muli-Flex -FR top view IMPORTANT All connections are closed and must be opened if necessary (exception: ■ item. 3_pressure connection). Dimensions refer to the pipe bottom of the possible connection pipe. ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Connections Shape / Side view Image with dimension Item possible [mm] connection Socket / Inlet pipe Socket / Inlet pipe Sleeve / Inlet pipe Internal thread / 1 ½ Drain line Sleeve / Inlet pipe Socket / Inlet pipe 10 11 12...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.9 MultiControl Duo control unit MultiControl Duo menu reset enter 2.9.1 Operating elements and displays Field LED displays / symbols and meanings LED lights up: High water alarm in the collection tank LED lights up: Group alarm, e.g.
Settings in the menu Settings in several menu items can only be made in Service mode and should be agreed with ACO Service. If no entry is made within 20 seconds the display automatically switches back to the basic setting.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Menu items Settings Explanation (top line) (bottom line) Pump P1 is deactivated automatically if the power consumption is exceeded. The message ‘excess current’ appears in the display Max. current – 1 0.3 – 12.0 A field.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description 2.10 MultiControl Mono control MultiControl Mono menu reset enter 2.10.1 Operating elements and displays Field LED displays / symbols and meanings LED lights up: Collective malfunction, e.g. high water alarm in the collection tank, excessive power consumption LED lights up: Pump in operation LED flashes:...
2.10.2 Settings in the menu Settings in several menu items can only be made in Service mode and should be agreed with ACO Service. If no entry is made within 20 seconds the display automatically switches back to the basic setting.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Product Description Menu items Settings Explanation (top line) (bottom line) deactivated Is switched off = no bimetal contact (alarm contact) is therm. fault 1 connected to terminal 20.21. activated Is activated = In the event of incorrect phase sequence or deactivated rot.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Installation The specifications of EN 12056-4 and the regional directives must be complied with during installation. Following installation, start-up must be carried out by a qualified person, according to the requirements in these instructions for use, Chapter 4.1 “Commissioning”.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Care must be taken to ensure that the recessed parts of the installation (floor, ribs, ■ corrugations, etc.) are carefully underfilled. If on-site requirements, applicable standards or guidelines result in greater requirements ■ for the production of the embedment then these must be complied with. When using the top sections for bonded waterproofing (Applies to Germany.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.2 Preliminary work 3.1.2.1 Preparing connections Possible connections on the collection tank, Chap. 2.8.1 "Muli-Flex -UF". Numbers in brackets "( )", see item numbers of the connections, Chap. 2.8.1 "Muli-Flex -UF". IMPORTANT Do not open connections that are not required. ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.2.2 Fitting the sealing flange (optional) Sealing flange can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Figure, weight and order number, Chap. 2.1 "Product features". The sealing flange is intended for sealing the collection tank in water-impermeable concrete (floor slab) and protects against pressing groundwater up to 0.2 bar...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.3 Construction phase 1 Overview of the work Top edge of floor slab Lower edge of collection tank IMPORTANT The collection is 1,000 mm high. ■ Top edge of floor slab = top edge of collection tank ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Item Work Chapter Create embedding layer 3.1.1.2 3.1.3.4 Laying and connecting the on-site inlet pipe Install customer's thermal insulation (optional) – Construct on-site floor slab 3.1.1.2 Leak test 3.1.3.8 The work should be carried out in the following order. 3.1.3.1 Digging the excavation Requirements, Chap.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.3.3 Insert the protective cover for use during construction To prevent unnecessary contamination in the collection tank, the collection tank should be covered with the protective cover used during construction. IMPORTANT The protective cover should remain on the collection tank at least until the floor slab has completely set.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Connect the on-site inlet pipe(s) to the Î connection provided on the collection tank, e.g. with a sliding sleeve: Grease the spigot ends of the inlet pipe, the connection port and the lips of the sliding sleeve with an acid-free lubricant.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Connect the on-site vent stack to the Î provided connection. 3.1.3.6 Laying and connecting the cable conduit IMPORTANT Any penetration of the floor slab must be ■ made impermeable to water, e.g. using wall collars. Before the on-site cable conduit is connected, the excavation pit must be backfilled to ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Connect the on-site cable conduit to the Î prepared connection. Insert a suitable pull wire with excess Î length directly into the cable conduit in the technical room or the installation location of the control unit and in the collection tank.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Connect the on-site pressure line to the Î DN 50 / OD 50 mm pipe socket. Step 1: Fit the compression fitting Chamfer the spigot of the connection Î pipe and lubricate with acid-free lubricant. Determine the insertion depth Î...
Step 2 b: Connect pressure line A 7.5 m long pressure line hose with a 1 ½" (male) threaded connection on one side can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Product features, illustration, weight and order number, Chap. 2.1 "Product features".
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.4 Construction phase 2 Overview of the work Top edge of top section Top edge of floor slab IMPORTANT By adjusting the height of the top section body, the distance from the top edge of the floor slab to the top edge of the top section can be adjusted from 70 - 205 mm. Item Work Chapter Remove the protective cover used during construction...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.4.2 Mount bonding flange (optional) A bonding flange can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Product features, ■ weight, illustration and order number, Chap. 2.1 "Product features". Sealing ring, bolts, washers and sealing cord are supplied loose.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Screw all bolts with the corresponding Î washers into the blind holes of the collection tank while applying pressure and tighten them crosswise by hand. 3.1.4.3 Installing the top section Components for the required top section are supplied as loose parts on delivery. ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Top section for non-faecal use without drain system Adjust the height of the top section body Î (if necessary). After adjusting, chamfer all around the Î outer edge of the cut. Press the lip seal into the groove in the Î...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Place the flat gasket on the surface Î in the top section body and align it all around the sides. Place the cover on the surface of the Î flat seal in the top section body and align with the centre.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Top section for non-faecal use with drain system Adjust the height of the top section body Î (if necessary). After adjusting, chamfer all around the Î outer edge of the cut. Press the lip seal into the groove in the Î...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Place the flat gasket on the surface Î in the top section body and align it all around the sides. Fit the drain system to the connection Î pipe of the cover: Determine the insertion depth ...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Place the cover on the surface of the Î flat seal in the top section body and align with the centre. Insert the bolts into the holes, screw Î them in under pressure and tighten them crosswise by hand.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Top section for faecal-containing use without drain system Screw all stud bolts into the blind holes Î of the collection tank up to the stop (collar of the stud bolt) and tighten by hand. Fit the O-ring over the spigot of the Î...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Adjust the height of the top section body Î (if necessary). After adjusting, chamfer all around the Î outer edge of the cut. Press the lip seal into the groove in the Î collection tank and distribute it evenly around the circumference.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Place the flat gasket on the surface Î in the top section body and align it all around the sides. Place the cover on the surface of the Î flat seal in the top section body and align with the centre.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.4.4 Create a floor structure on site Sealing with bonding flange: Create floor structure, e.g. (from top to Î bottom):: Tile covering, tile adhesive, screed, underfloor heating, thermal insulation, impact sound insulation and sealing membrane Sealing with thin-bed process and bonding flange: Top section body with special profile for composite waterproofing or for connecting synthetic resin floors with cavity filling.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.5 Construction phase 3 Overview of the work Item Work Chapter Removing the cover 3.1.5.1 Installing the cover 3.1.5.8 Sealing penetrations 3.1.5.6 Pull the connection cable or control line into the cable conduit. 3.1.5.5 Install the required level sensor 3.1.5.3 Insert necessary submerged pump 1 3.1.5.4...
3.1.5.3 Mount necessary level sensor The necessary level sensor (accessory) for level measurement can be obtained ■ from ACO. Product features and illustrations Chap. 2.1 "Product features", weights ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Drain the pressure transducer on the Î connection cable into the collection tank. Position of the recess on the support frame ● to receive the pressure transducer: Guide the connection cable below Î the cable gland into the recess in ●...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Open pressure bell Open pressure bell has a 20 m long pneumatic control line (hose connected to the bell) and is suspended from the support frame. Version without air bubble injection: Push the control line through the cable Î...
3.1.5.5 "Pulling the connection cable or control cable into the cable conduit". 3.1.5.4 Insert submerged pump(s) Applies to Muli-Flex -UF duo and mono. The required submerged pump is supplied as a unit with mounted pressure line and ■ connection unit (guide hook).
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Two submerged pumps are used in the ■ Muli-Flex -UF duo version. One submerged pump is used for the ■ Muli-Flex -UF mono version. It does not matter which receptacle of the above- water coupling is used (front or rear).
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Drain submerged pump 2 into the Î collection tank and insert it into the receptacle of the above-water coupling. 81/ 160...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.1.5.5 Pull the connection cable or control line into the cable conduit. Specifications: Install the control line to the control system upwards, kink-free and frost-resistant ■ manner. Ensure that the connecting cable or the control line protrudes sufficiently from the ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2 Muli-Flex -FR 3.2.1 Preparing connections Available connections on the collection tank, Chap. 2.8.2 "Muli-Flex -FR". Numbers in brackets "( )", see position numbers of the connections, Chap. 2.8.2 "Muli- Flex -FR". IMPORTANT Do not open connections that are not required. ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Insert the sleeve seal into the sleeve Î as far as it will go. 3.2.2 Overview of the work Hochwasser- Alarm Störung MultiControl Duo MultiControl Duo Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu HAND Anzeige reset...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Item Work Chapter Install the required level sensor 3.2.12 Assemble the tank 3.2.3 Installing the inlet shut-off valve (optional) 3.2.6 3.2.5 Laying and connecting the on-site inlet line(s) Pull the connection cable or control line into the cable conduit. 3.2.14 Installing the intermediate and bolt cover 3.2.16...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.4 Secure collection tank Specifications: Wastewater lifting plants must be installed in a way that ensures no twisting or tension. ■ Wastewater lifting plants must be attached to prevent buoyancy. ■ The fixing set is supplied loose on delivery. ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.5 Laying and connecting the inlet pipe(s) Inlet pipe(s) connects the drainage object to the collection tank. Connections have already been prepared for connecting the inlet pipe(s), chap. 3.2.1 "Preparing connections". Specifications: Lay pipes to be frost resistant. ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.6 Installing the inlet shut-off valve (optional) The inlet valve can be purchased from ACO optionally. Grease the spigots of the inlet pipe with Î an acid-free lubricant. Push the insert socket of the inlet valve Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.8 Laying and connecting the cable conduit The cable conduit connects the collection tank with the installation location of the control unit or technical room. The socket has already been prepared for connecting the cable conduit, chap 3.2.1 "Preparing the connections".
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.9 Laying and connecting the pressure line on site IMPORTANT Only implement step 2 a or 2 b. The pressure line connects the collection tank to the on-site backflow loop. Specifications: The pressure pipe must be designed for at least 1.5 times the pump pressure. ■...
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Step 2 b: Connect pressure line A 7.5 m long pressure line hose with a 1 ½" (male) threaded connection on one side can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Product features, illustration, weight and order number, Chap. 2.1 "Product features".
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Step 3: Create a backflow loop in the pressure line The wastewater must be drained via a backflow loop to be provided by the customer in order to operate the system in compliance with the standards. The backflow loop must be established above the backflow level.
sump Three-way valve, manual diaphragm pump and shut-off valve can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra, chap. introduction "ACO Service". Specifications: Install the pipe from the pipe loop of the connection pipe to the collection tank or the ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.12 Mount necessary level sensor The necessary level sensor (accessory) for level measurement can be obtained ■ from ACO. Product features and illustrations Chap. 2.1 "Product features", weights ■ Chap. 2.5 "Scope of delivery Muli-Flex -FR".
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Guide the connection cable below Î the cable gland into the recess in ● support frame. Continue to lower the pressure trans- Î ducer until the cable gland is seated on the upper edge of the support frame.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Position of the recess on the support frame ● to receive the back pressure bell Guide the control line below the cable Î gland into the recess of the retaining ● bracket. Lower the pressure bell until the base Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.13 Insert submerged pump(s) Applies to Muli-Flex -FR duo and mono. The required submerged pump is supplied as a unit with mounted pressure line and ■ connection. Product features and illustrations Chap. 2.1 "Product features", weights ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Drain submerged pump 1 into the Î collection tank and insert it into the receptacle of the above-water coupling. Drain submerged pump 2 into the Î collection tank and insert it into the receptacle of the above-water coupling.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.14 Pull the connection cable or control line into the cable conduit. Specifications: Install the control line to the control system upwards, kink-free and frost-resistant ■ manner. Ensure that the connecting cable or the control line protrudes sufficiently from the ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.2.15 Sealing penetrations Necessary components, e.g. end covers, cable glands, are to be provided by the customer. Seal the connection cable of the Î submerged pump(s), the connection cable of the pressure transducer or the control line of the pressure bell at the end of the cable conduit.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Fit the O-ring over the spigot of the Î intermediate cover (1). Press the O-ring into the groove of the Î intermediate cover and distribute it evenly around the circumference (2). Position the holes of the intermediate Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.3 Electrical installation Applies to Muli-Flex -UF and Muli-Flex -FR. WARNING Electric shock risk as a result of improper electrical installation The control unit must not be connected to the power supply until after the ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation The work should be carried out in the following order. 3.3.1 Connections for the control unit MultiControl Duo Hochwasser- Störung MultiControl Duo Alarm Betrieb Nachlauf Automatik Handbetrieb Pumpe 1 Pumpe 2 menu HAND Anzeige reset enter AUTO Auswahl...
IMPORTANT De-energize the control unit before inserting it. ■ Damage to the control unit: Only use original ACO batteries. ■ Unscrew the cover of the control. Î Insert the accumulator at the position on Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.3.4 Connect the connection cable of the submerged pump(s) IMPORTANT When connecting Temp 1: Submerged pump too hot, submerged pump is switched off. ■ Release after cooling down by acknowledging the fault. When connecting Temp 2: Submerged pump too hot, submerged pump is switched off or ■...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Mono control unit Submerged pump L2 L3 20 21 22 L2 L3 20 21 22 L2 L3 20 21 22 Connect the connection cable of the submerged pump(s) to the control unit. Î Adjust the length of the connecting cable or hang in sufficiently large loops and attach. Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.3.5 Connect the connection cable of the pressure transducer Applies to version with pressure transducer IMPORTANT The connection cable must be connected to the circuit board as follows (+ and - must not be reversed): Duo control unit Mono control unit 34 35...
IMPORTANT If the pressure transducer is used in an explosion-proof area and with waste water containing faecal matter, a safety barrier must be installed. A safety barrier can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Product features, ■ illustration, weight and order number Chap.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation 3.3.9 Connecting the air bubble injection (optional) Air bubble injection system can be obtained from ACO as an optional extra. Product ■ features, illustration, weight and order number Chap. 2.1 "Product features". Components for the air bubble injection are supplied as loose parts.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Installation Connecting the control line In the as-delivered condition, the connection parts are enclosed with the mini compressor as loose items. IMPORTANTIn order to prevent malfunctions: Use a cutting knife to adjust the control pipe length at right angles. Cut the control pipe (12).
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation Operation CAUTION Risk of infection in the event of contact with wastewater Wear protective equipment, Chap. 1.4 "Personal protective equipment". ■ 4.1 Commissioning Based on the normative requirements (EN 12056-4), the start-up must be carried out by an appropriately competent person.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.2 Setting the control unit IMPORTANT There must not be any water in the collection tank when the setting is made. ■ If more than one supply line is connected, the setting values for the water level levels ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.2.1 Muli-Flex duo The setting values from the following table are to be set in the menu items. Later adjustments are to be entered in the table by hand. 4.2.1.1 Level sensor _ Bell with air bubble injection and pressure transducer Setting values Commissioning...
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.2.1.2 Level sensor _ Bell without air bubble injection Setting values Commissioning Adjustments Menu items Unit Connections Connection Base load ON 0 – 200 cm Base load OFF 0 – 200 cm Peak load ON 0 –...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.2.2 Muli-Flex mono The setting values from the following table are to be set in the menu items. Later adjustments are to be entered in the table by hand. 4.2.2.1 Level sensor _ Bell with air bubble injection and pressure transducer Setting values Commissioning...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.2.2.2 Level sensor _ Bell without air bubble injection Setting values Commissioning Adjustments Menu items Unit Connections Connection Base load ON Base load OFF High water level Run time max Minimum Start Delay Stop delay 1.3 A (Submerged pump SAT-V 75/2/50/D) ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.3 Starting up the submerged pump(s) Description applies to both submerged pumps, using the Muli-Flex -UF as an example. IMPORTANT To ensure dry-running protection, the pump chamber must be vented during the initial ■ start-up. For Muli-Flex -FR version, dismantle intermediate cover beforehand, chap.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation Lower the "submerged pump" unit again Î until the guide hook is completely seated in the guide of the above-water coupling. Switch off the submerged pump. Î 120/ 160...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.4 Execute trial run Requirements: Gate valve in the inlet pipe (if there is one) is open. ■ The control unit is connected to the power supply. ■ During the trial run, pay attention to the following: Perform the trial run at least twice during commissioning.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.4.1 Muli-Flex duo 4.4.1.1 Version with pressure transducer or open pressure bell with air bubble injection Shown: open pressure bell with air bubble injection Starting automatic mode: Press both "auto" buttons to start Î automatic operation of submerged pump 1 and 2.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has expired, submerged pump 1 is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. PL OFF 1 - 2 cm above the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has expired, submerged pump 2 is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. PL OFF 1 - 2 cm above the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation When the water level reaches the “Peak load OFF” (PL OFF) level, submerged pump 2 switches off. PL OFF BL OFF SDP OFF If the water level reaches the "Base load OFF" level (BL OFF), the stop delay period of submerged pump 1 is activated.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation When the water level reaches the “Base load” (BL) level, submerged pump 2 switches on. PL OFF BL OFF SDP OFF Increase the inlet flow so that the water Î level continues to rise. When the water reaches the “Peak load” (PL) level submerged pump 1 also switches on.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation Ending automatic mode: Press both "off" buttons to end the Î automatic mode of pumps 1 and 2. Fill the collection tank. Î If the water level reaches the "high water alarm" (AL): Alarm sounds ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.4.1.2 Version with open pressure bell without air bubble injection Starting automatic mode: Press both "auto" buttons to start Î automatic operation of submerged pump 1 and 2. Fill the collection tank. Î When the water level reaches the “Base load” (BL) level, submerged pump 1 switches on.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has expired, submerged pump 1 is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. PL OFF 1 - 2 cm below the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has expired, submerged pump 2 is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. PL OFF 1 - 2 cm below the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation When the water level reaches the “Peak load OFF” (PL OFF) level, submerged pump 2 switches off. PL OFF BL OFF SDP OFF If the water level reaches the "Base load OFF" level (BL OFF), the stop delay period of submerged pump 1 is activated.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation When the water level reaches the “Base load” (BL) level, submerged pump 2 switches on. PL OFF BL OFF SDP OFF Increase the inlet flow so that the water Î level continues to rise. When the water reaches the “Peak load” (PL) level submerged pump 1 also switches on.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation Ending automatic mode: Press both "off" buttons to end the Î automatic mode of pumps 1 and 2. Fill the collection tank. Î If the water level reaches the "high water alarm" (AL): Alarm sounds ■...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.4.2 Muli-Flex mono 4.4.2.1 Version with pressure transducer or open pressure bell with air bubble injection Shown: open pressure bell with air bubble injection Starting automatic mode: Press the "auto" button to switch the Î submerged pump to automatic mode.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has elapsed, the submerged pump is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. PL OFF 1 - 2 cm above the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation If the water level reaches the "high water alarm" (AL): Alarm sounds ■ lights up ■ PL OFF "High water alarm" appears in the display ■ field BL OFF SDP OFF End inflow. Î Acknowledging a malfunction: Press the button to acknowledge the Î...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.4.2.2 Version with open pressure bell without air bubble injection Starting automatic mode: Press the "auto" button to switch the Î submerged pump to automatic mode. Fill the collection tank. Î When the water level reaches the “Base load” (BL) level, submerged pump switches on.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation After the stop delay period has elapsed, the submerged pump is switched off. Level "Stop delay period OFF" (SDP OFF) is reached. IMPORTANT If the level is not approx. 1 - 2 cm below the lower edge of the level sensor (check via the maintenance opening), the stop delay period should be adjusted.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation End inflow. Î Acknowledging a malfunction: Press the button to acknowledge the Î malfunction: Alarm goes off reset lights up enter the message "High water alarm" in the display panel goes out The test run is finished, repeat the test run a second time.
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Operation 4.6 Operation The system operates automatically, and the work required of the operator during operation is limited to: Cleaning the drain system if required (applies to "Top section for non-faecal use with ■ drainage system"): Remove the grating.
■ only, Chapter 1.3 "Personnel qualifications". Only use original spare parts. ■ Have wastewater lifting plant repairs carried out by ACO or an ACO Service ■ partner, page 2 “ACO Service”. Prevent contact with wastewater and wear protective equipment, ■...
Power consumption too high (automatic Keep "Acknowledge selection" button on shut-off) the control unit pressed for approx. 2 seconds If the malfunction remains: Contact ACO Service Control unit without power supply Restore power supply (electrician) Automatic mode not switched on...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Troubleshooting 5.2 Fault messages on the duo control unit Display panel LED display Cause(s) Remedy P1: without load Pump does not draw current: P2: without load Terminal not tightened ■ properly Correctly attach the ■ terminal Pump defective ■...
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Atex mode can be deactivated in the menu. *Keep "Acknowledge selection" button on the control unit pressed for approx. 2 seconds If the malfunction persists: carry out the work described, if necessary consult ACO Service. 144/ 160...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Troubleshooting 5.3 Fault messages on the mono control unit Display panel LED display Cause(s) Remedy No load Pump does not draw current: Terminal not tightened Correctly attach the ■ ■ properly terminal Pump defective Replace pump ■...
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Atex mode can be deactivated in the menu. *Keep "Acknowledge selection" button on the control unit pressed for approx. 2 seconds If the malfunction persists: carry out the work described, if necessary consult ACO Service. 146/ 160...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Technical data Technical data 6.1 Wastewater lifting plant Content Total weights Usable maxi- Dimensions Type vol- Total Empty umes [kg] [kg] (duo) (duo) until (mono) (mono) (duo) (duo) until (mono) (mono) Values with heaviest submerged pump and heaviest top section, but without accessories. Combinations with other submerged pumps and top sections are lighter, see chap 2.4 "Scope of delivery Muli-Flex -UF"...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Technical data 6.3 Submerged pumps Data applies to one pump unit. 6.3.1 Dimensions 6.3.2 Technical data and application limits Values Data SAT-V SAT-V SITA 75/2/50/D 150/2/50/D 200 N-ex-G Type of cable for connection cable: 4G1,5 + 3x1 Pump motor operating voltage [V]: Frequency [Hz]: Pump motor speed [1/min.]:...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Technical data 6.4 Required level sensor 6.4.1 Pressure transducer Technical data Values Length of the connection cable: 20 m 40 m (60 or 80 m on request) Output signal: 4 – 20 mA Use for ambient temperature: minus 10 –...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Technical data 6.6 Control unit 6.6.1 Duo control unit Technical data Versions 1.4 kW (2 x SAT-V 75/2/50/D) Power consumption: 3.0 kW (2 x SAT-V 150/2/50/D) 3,6 kW (2 x SITA 200 N-ex-G) Power supply: 3~ 400V (L1, L2, L3, N, PE) Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Control voltage:...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Technical data 6.6.2 Circuit diagram of the control unit Interface between part 1 and part 2. Part 1: CFM/SSM CFM/SSM fault pump 1/ fault pu ESM 1 (230 V AC ESSM 1 ESSM (230V / AC ) Ö...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant 6.6.3 Mono control unit Technical data Versions 0.7 kW (2 x SAT-V 75/2/50/D) Power consumption: 1.5 kW (2 x SAT-V 150/2/50/D) 1,8 kW (2 x SITA 200 N-ex-G) Power supply: 3~ 400V (L1, L2, L3, N, PE) Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Control voltage:...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant 6.6.4 Circuit diagram of the control unit Interface between part 1 and part 2. Part 1: Fault signal outputs/ float switches/ Störmeldeausgänge Schwimmerschalter Part 2: input/ analog output/ Eingang Analogausgänge Fault signal outputs/ float switches/ opt. reserve/ Störmeldeausgänge Schwimmerschalter Reserve Eingänge...
Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Appendix: Commissioning report Appendix: Commissioning report Commissioning and instruction of a qualified person takes place in the presence of the authorised acceptance inspection representative and the plant operating company. Commissioning date: Handover date: Wastewater lifting plant Year of Type Art.
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Muli-Flex Wastewater lifting plant Appendix: Commissioning report Check list for commissioning (Qualified person) Tests & Inspections (no claim is made that the list is complete) Installation Electrical fusing of the plant in accordance with the IEC regulations or national and local regulations Control unit: Operating voltage and frequency Control unit: Setting values...
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