BWT CRU 38 User manual

BW T CR U 38, 200, 600
Concentrate Reusable Unit
Installation and Operating manual EN

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Content
1General information ..............................................................3
2Explanation of words ............................................................3
3Functional description ............................................................3
4Installation of BWT Compact CRU ...........................................4
4.1 Positioning ................................................................................................................4
4.2 Water connections.....................................................................................................4
4.3 Electric installation .....................................................................................................4
5Start and operation of BWT CRU ............................................5
6Technical specifications and settings.......................................5
7Survey of alarm conditions settings .......................................6
7.1 Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................7
8Technical specifications ..........................................................9
9Annex .................................................................................10
9.1 El-diagram ..............................................................................................................10
9.2 PI diagram ..............................................................................................................12
9.3 Arrangement drawing ..............................................................................................13
9.3.1 Arrangement drawing: BWT CRU 38, 200, 600 ..................................................13
9.4 Start-up test .............................................................................................................14
9.5 Spare parts drawings...............................................................................................15
9.5.1 Spare parts drawing: BWT CRU 38, 200, 600 ....................................................15
9.6 Spare parts list BWT CRU .........................................................................................16
10 Disposal ..............................................................................17
11 Declaration of Conformity....................................................18

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1General information
This operating and maintenance manual
applies to BWT CRU.
This manual should be read carefully prior to
installation and commissioning of the BWT
CRU.
Important! Enclosed “Start-up test”(section 9.4)
shall be completed.
Correct installation and operation is a
condition for our 12-month warranty.
With its compact and complete design, the
BWT CRU is easy to install as all internal
installations have been pre-assembled and
tested in our workshop.
The BWT CRU is designed for minimum
service and for long and unprob-lematic
operation. This, however, is determined by
correct installation and maintenance.
2Explanation of words
There will be a few technical explanations in
this manual, which we describe below.
CRU: Concentrate Reusable Unit
Concentrate: Is the water that is led to outlet
or to BWT CRU. This wa-ter contains the salts
and minerals that have been removed from the
raw water.
Raw water: Is the water which is led directly
to RO-plant and which must be desalinated in
the RO-plant.
Membranes: Is the filter of the plant which by
high pressure and flow is capable of desali-
nating the raw water.
RO: The abbreviation for Reverse Osmosis.
Transport pump: Is the pump which transports
the treated water from the tank to the con-
sumer.
Level switch: Is a switch, which gives a signal
when the RO-plant must either be started or
stopped, and it stops the transport pump in
case of dry-running of the tank.
3Functional description
The BWT CRU is a unit that reuses concentrate
for flushing water. In this way the BWT CRU
will reduce water wastage and increase WCF
(Water Conversion Factor) of the RO plant
significantly.
Note! Concentrate contains a high percentage
of salts and minerals for which reason it is not
recommended to be used as drinking water.
BWT CRU is equipped with a 38, 200 or
600l tank with built-on level measurement and
pump section. The level switch controls start
and stop of the transport pump. The unit has a
built-in protection against dry-running of the
transport pump. The pump section consists of
a transport pump which is equipped with a
solenoid valve at the raw water inlet and a
pressure switch and hydrophore at the outlet.
When there is concentrate in the tank and the
pressure switch detects a drop in the pressure,
the transport pump will start , i.e. when there
is a request for water. The pump stops when
the pressure increases. The hydrophore
equalizes pressure surges at start and stop of
the pump. The non-return valve protects
against air getting into the system. When tank
is full with concentrate and there is no water
consumption the incoming concentrate will be
led to the drain through the overflow branch
(on the backside of the unit). Note! The
overflow branch must be connected to the

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drain with the drain hose before taking BWT
CRU in use.
4Installation of BWT CRU
4.1 Positioning
The BWT CRU must be placed in frost-free
surroundings on a level foun-dation. The
foundation shall be able to carry a weight
load of 78, 250 or 670 kg. The weight load
of any other plants should also be taken into
account!
Important! There must be free space at either
side of the unit for water installations. In case
of a stoppage, a situation may occur where
the concentrate level in the unit overflows.
There must always be a floor drain nearby,
located so that the water cannot cause
damage. There must be easy access to the
main switch of the plant.
4.2 Water connections
Note! All water connections of the unit shall
be installed in compliance with local
regulations. (DS439)
Concentrate inlet: 12 mm hose
Raw water inlet: 3/4” male thread
Outlet: 3/4” male thread
Drain: 1¼” hose
Important! If the water connection for
consumption is too small there is a risk of
outage on the unit due to lacking water
pressure/amount. In general, pressure losses
should be mini-mized.
Important! Concentrate can accelerate
corrosion or deposit scaling in the water
system. Therefore, always use corrosion-proof
piping for the concentrate, e.g. stainless steel
or PVC pipe.
Important! There must be an air gap (min.
20mm) between the drain hose and drain
water level, or else drain water can be sucked
back into the tank.
Important! The drain hose may never be bent
or in any other way obstructed, as this can
cause water overflow in the tank.
Important! The pressure switch on the BWT
CRU, shall be regulated to match the inlet
pressure in the general water system
4.3 Electric installation
Note! The electric connections must be made
in compliance with local regulations. The elec-
tric connection to the BWT CRU must be as
follows:
Voltage: 230 V/50 Hz
Fuse: 10A
Max. power consumption: 1.0 kW
Colour code of power cable:
Blue wire: N
Brown wire: L
Yellow/green wire: PE

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5Start and operation of BWT CRU
Note! Check before start-up that all water
and electrical connections are made as
described in the previous sections and that
they are in compliance with local regulations.
The transport pump pressure switch and
pressure tank are preset in our factory and do
not need to be adjusted.
Make sure that the overflow branch is
connected to the drain and there is
concentrate flow (max. 400l/h) from BWT
RO plant in to the BWT CRU
Power ON the BWT CRU and check that
the transport pump mo-tor is running. Note!
The transport pump cannot be started until
the tank of the unit has been filled up.
Wait for the tank to be completely filled.
Check that level switch stops the transport
pump automatically when the tank is full.
NOTE: Do not touch the level switch.
Create a large consumption of water for 5
min (the TP-pump needs to be bled of air)
Check that the transport pump starts
automatically.
Check that the pump supplies water and
pressure. If the pump does not supply water
and pressure, see Chapter 8: Trouble-
shooting.
When the transport pump is found to be
working properly, consumption of
concentrate shall be stopped.
Wait for the transport pump to stop
automatically. Note! (on BWT RO reservoir
and BWT CRU units): The transport pump
doesn’t stop until 10-30 sec. after the
consumption has stopped due to the built-in
time delay in the control box.
The BWT CRU has now been
commissioned and is ready for use.
6Technical specifications and
settings
It is possible to change the various time
settings for Start, Stop and Alarm, plus
delayed start-up of pumps.
Use of DIP-switch:
No. 1: (Only available for PERMAQ
COMPACT 41)
No. 2: Transport pump
No. 3: Selection of BWT CRU model
No. 4-6: Transport pump

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7Survey of alarm conditions settings
LED function: In normal operation the LED’s are lit corresponding to the components they represent.
Fault conditions are described in Chapter 8. Trouble shooting
“Re-start ALARM” on TP-pump:
(Nothing is working –
permanent condition)
See: Fault 4
ALARM - Too high water level:
(Nothing is working –
permanent condition)
Option
Too low water level:
(no ALARM, TP-pump stopped)
See: Fault 1
External stop - TP-pump,
can be jumped at start-up
Remove the
cause for external
stop signal
CRU unit is running, everything OK
CRU unit is on Standby
POWER
TRANSPORT
PUMP
(TP-pump)
LEVEL
ALARM
Description
of alarm-
and fault
conditions
Trouble-
shooting/
comments
LED’s are lit
LED’s flashes slowly (½ Hz)
LED’s flashes rapidly (5 Hz)
The unit emits beep tone at Alarm condition (Nothing is working), which can only be neutralized by
rectifying the fault, then switching the plant OFF for 5 seconds and switching ON again.

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7.1 Trouble shooting
This chapter deals with problems that may occur on the plant. Follow the instructions in the relevant
flow diagrams in order to perform a troubleshooting. Warning! ALWAYS pull the POWER PLUG
before replacement of electrical components and wait 3 minutes.
Description
of fault
Reason for fault
Action
Fault 1:
The tank
is empty
Low water level.
Check that the RO-plant is running and there is flow of
concentrate to the BWT CRU. The RO-plant may produce less
concentrate than there is need of for consumption.
Check if too many consumers are connected on the BWT
CRU and switch some off. Let the BWT CRU become
completely filled up.
Check if the level switch float is stuck in top of the reservoir.
Carefully push the level switch float up/down so that it is at
concentrate water level.
Check if the level switch and/or the level switch cable are
defective. If so, replace.
Check the TP-pump (See Fault 1, Fault 2 and Fault 3).
Fault 2:
TP pump
doesn’t run
Switch is at OFF.
Push switch to ON.
Low water level.
Let the reservoir become completely filled up and the TP pump
will start automatically.
Defective pressure
switch.
Short the pressure switch by making a jumper between the
two plugs. If the pump only runs when this jumper is
connected and there is a request for water, then the pressure
switch is defective and must be replaced.
Defective capacitor.
Locate transport pumps capacitor in the control box and
replace it.
Defective fuse.
Check the PCB and replace the fuse
(F3-Circuit Board) of the TP pump.
Defective TP-pump.
Replace TP-pump.
Defective PCB.
Replace PCB.
Float of the level
switch is stuck.
Push the level switch float carefully up/down until it is at
concentrate level.
Defective level
switch.
Replace level switch.
External stop signal
on the TP-pump.
Check and rectify cause of the external stop signal.

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Fault 3:
TP-pump is
running but no
water is
getting to the
consumer
Air in the TP-pump.
The TP-pump needs to be bled of air. Switch power OFF, fill
up the tank and turn switch power back to ON. Let the pump
run a while with a large flow in order to get the remaining air
out of the pump case.
Low water level.
Disconnect the consumer. Let the tank become completely
filled and the TP-pump will start automatically.
Fault 4:
TP-pump
starts and
stops
If the piping
connection is too
small there is a risk
of outages on the
plant due to lacking
water
pressure/amount
etc.
Replace the outlet pipe (water for consumption) with an outlet
pipe with a larger dimension.
Non-return valve is
leaks/defective.
Replace the non-return valve.
The hydrophore is
defective or lacking
air.
Replace the pressure tank and set the pre-pressure at 2.7 bar.
The hydrophore
capacity is too
small.
Contact BWT for technical advice.
Pressure switch set
incorrectly.
Set the pressure switch at 4.0 bar (Stop) and 3.0 bar (Start).

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8Technical specifications
BWT CRU
Designation
Tag
number
CRU 38
CRU 200
CRU 600
Tank volume
38 l
200 l
600 l
Max. concentrate
flow to the CRU
400 l/h
400 l/h
400 l/h
Transport pump
P1
0.85 kW, 4.5A
0.85 kW, 4.5A
0.85 kW, 4.5A
Pump capacity
3 bar / 3 m3/h
3 bar / 3 m3/h
3 bar / 3 m3/h
Height/Width/Depth
810/580/630
mm
810/580/630
mm
810/580/630
mm
Concentrate inlet,
diameter
12 mm
12 mm
12 mm
Consumption water outlet,
diameter
3/4”
3/4”
3/4”
Raw water inlet, diameter
3/4”
3/4”
3/4”
Weight (empty/full)
30/78 kg
50/250 kg
70/670 kg
Water temperature (Min.
/Max.)
5-35°C
5-35°C
5-35°C
Pressure switch
PS01
-0.2 to 8 bar
-0.2 to 8 bar
-0.2 to 8 bar
Solenoid valve, NO
V1
POM
POM
POM
Non-return valve
V2, V3
½”
½”
½”
Overflow, diameter
1”
1”
1”

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9Annex
9.1 El-diagram

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9.2 PI diagram

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9.3 Arrangement drawing
9.3.1 Arrangement drawing: BWT CRU 38, 200, 600

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9.4 Start-up test
Name of customer: Plant number: Work-sheet number:
Type of plant: Permeate flow [l/h]: Concentrate flow [l/h]:
In case of problems, please fill in the problem report
Can the problem be related to the manufacturing?
Can the problem be related to the plant or the installation?
The plant - we mean only the part of the whole installation which was delivered by BWT (i.e only the plant).
The installation - we mean the piping etc. leading to the plant.
Can the problem be related to the sales department?
Description, please describe the problem
Signature
Name/initials of technician: Date: Time consumption for the start-up [hours]:
Problem report
The start-up test sheet must be completed and filed together with the operating journal.
RO plant
BWT PERMAQ Compact CRU
Status on start-up
Problems on start-up
Pressure switch start/stop, transport pump is OK
Drainage protection, overflow branch is connected to the drain
Pre-pressured hydrophore is OK
YES, there were problems at start-up
Start-up by dealer, specify dealer _____________________________________
YES, the problem can be related to the manufacturing NO, the problem cannot be related to the manufacturing
NO, there were no problems at start-up
Start-up by BWT
YES, the problem only concerns the plant
YES, the problem only concerns the installation
YES, the problem concerns both the plant and the installation NO, the problem does not concerns the plant or the installation
YES, the customer was misinformed
NO, the customer had been well-informed
Max. concentrate flow from RO to the CRU is < 500 [l/h]

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9.5 Spare parts drawings
9.5.1 Spare parts drawing: BWT CRU 38, 200, 600

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9.6 Spare parts list BWT CRU
* Contact your local BWT dealer for detailed information.
Pos. Nr.
BWT CRU
Recommended
spare parts
Spare part No.
Recommended
replacement
frequency
1
Transport pump
454100070
2
12mm feedthrough
409700012
3 year
3
Hose 400 mm
451404189
4
Push-in fitting 12x12, Elbow
454090012
3 year
5
½” Non-return valve
200729004
6
Magnetic valve housing
200753004
7
Wheels
403899070
8
Level Switch
451404430
9
Hydrophore 0.5 liter
451404571
3-5 year
10
Coil
200753100
11
Push –In fitting 12x ½ ,
transition
454060012
12
Control Box complete
451404417
PCB
*
-
20 µF Capacitor (Transport
pump motor)
1
750001270
-
Cable for level switch
451404470
-
10 mm plastic hose
454001010
3 years

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10 Disposal
The packaging is to be taken to a local waste disposal site if no longer required. The packaging
comprises of environmentally-friendly materials that can be used as secondary raw materials.
The device, including accessories and batteries, is not to be thrown into the household waste. EU
legislation in Member States requires electrical and electronic equipment to be collected separately
from unsorted municipal waste so that it may be recycled.
In Denmark and several other countries, BWT itself assumes responsibility for the return and
conformant disposal of its electronic and electrical products. These products may not be placed with
household waste or brought to collection centres run by local public disposal operations –not even
by small commercial operators.
For disposal in Denmark and in the other member nations of the European Economic Area (EEA),
please contact our local BWT service technicians or our Service Center in Greve, Denmark:
BWT HOH A/S
Geminivej 24
DK-2670 Greve
In countries that are not members of the European Economic Area (EEA) or where no
BWT subsidiaries or dealerships are located; please contact your local authorities or a commercial
disposal operator.
Remove the batteries and hand them in to a collection point prior to disposal/scrapping of the
device.
BWT, its affiliates, subsidiaries, dealers and distributors will not take back equipment contaminated
with hazardous materials (ABC contamination) –neither for repair nor disposal. Please refer to our
web site (www.bwt-group.com) for more detailed information regarding addresses for repair service
or disposal of your device.

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11 Declaration of Conformity
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR MACHINERY
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC, ANNEX II, A
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE
EMC DIRECTIVE
BWT HOH A/S
Geminivej 24 - DK-2670 Greve
tel.: +45 43 600 500 - fax: +45 43 600 900
Herewith declares that:
BWT CRU 38, 200, 600
- is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive
(directive 2006/42/EC)
- is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC directives
- Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
- EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
Place: Greve, Denmark
Date: 03-04-2017
_________________________________
Lars Jensen
Head of Product Management

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For further information, please contact
Yderligere information:
BWT HOH A/S
Geminivej 24
DK-2670 Greve
Tel : +45 43 600 500
Fax: +45 43 600 900
BWT Birger Christensen AS
Røykenveien 142 A
Postboks 136
N-1371 Asker
Tel : +47 67 17 70 00
Fax: +47 67 17 70 01
BWT Vattenteknik AB
Box 9226
Kantyxegatan 25
SE-213 76 Malmö
Tel : +46 40 691 45 00
Fax: +46 40 21 20 55
BWT Separtec OY
PL 19 Varppeenkatu 28
FIN-21201 Raisio
Tel : +358 2 4367 300
Fax: +358 2 4367 355
BWT Austria GmbH
Walter-Simmer-StraBe 4
A-5310 Mondsee
Tel : +43 6232 5011 0
Fax: +43 6232 4058
E-Mail: office@bwt.at
BWT Wassertechnik GmbH
IndusiriestraBe 7
D-69198 Schriesheim
Tel : +49 6203 73 0
Fax: +49 6203 73 102
E-Mail: bwt@bwt.de
Cillichemie ltaliana SRL
Via Plinio 59
1-20129 Milano
Te l: +39 02 204 63 43
Fax: +39 02 201 058
E-Mail: info@cillichemie.com
BWT France SAS
103, Rue Charles Michels
F-93206 Saint Denis Cedex
Tel : +33 1 4922 45 00
Fax: +33 1 4922 45 45
E-Mail: bwt@bwt.fr
BWT Belgium NM.
Leuvensesteenweg 633
B-1930 Zaventem
Tel : +32 2 758 03 10
Fax: +32 2 758 03 33
E-Mail: bwt@bwt.be
BWE Česká Republika s.r.o.
Lipovo 196 -Cestlice
CZ-251 01 Říčany
Tel : +42 272 680 300
Fax: +42 272 680 299
E-Mail: info@bwt.cz
BWT Polska Sp. z o.o.
ul. Polczyhska 116
PL-01-304 Warszawa
Tel : +48 22 6652 609
Fax: +48 22 6649 612
E-Mail: bwt@bwt.pl
BWT Hungária Kft.
Keleti út. 7.
H-2040 Budaörs
Tel : +36 23 430 480
Fax: +36 23 430 482
E-Mail: bwt@bwt.hu
BWT UK Ltd.
Coronation Road, BWT House
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire, HP12, 3SU
Tel : +44 1494 838 100
Fax: +44 1494 838 101
BWT Nederland B.V.
Centraal Magazijn
Energieweg 9
NI-2382 NA Zoeterwoude
Tel : +31 88 750 90 00
Fax: +31 88 750 90 90
E-Mail: sales@bwtnederland.nl
BWT AQUA AG
HauptstraBe 192
CH-4147 Aesch
Tel : +41 61 755 88 99
Fax: +41 61 755 88 90
E-Mail: info@bwt-agua.ch
OOO Russia BWT
Ul. Kasatkina 3A
RU-129301 Moscow
Tel : +7 495 686 6264
Fax: +7 495 686 7465
Cilit S.A.
C/Silici, 71 -73
Poligono Industrial del Este
E-08940 Cornelia de Llobregat
Tel : +34 93 440 494
Fax: +34 93 4744 730
E-Mail: cillit@cillit.com
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