
The sequence is:
1) Circulation pump is switched off.
2) Unit isolation valves (Valves C & D) close. Green light on panel goes out.
3) Valve B1 and the additional drain isolation Valve B2 move to backwash positions.
4) Valve A moves to backwash position. (MCW isolation open). Orange light on panel.
5) Breaktank pump is activated and backwash commences. This lasts for 10 - 15 minutes.
6) Unit returns to service. Pump is switched on.
The additional isolation valves have been included to increase system security. The unit cannot
return to service if these valves are not closed.
Fluid Category 5 (FC5) break tank and booster pump:
EM BS 300 units require a higher flow rate than can normally be supplied directly by a mains
water connection. To accommodate this, and to meet Water Regulations concerning connection
to mains water, a break tank is employed.
The tank is filled by a servo type solenoid valve. This valve is normally closed, requiring a 24 vdc
supply from the control panel to open. This can only happen during backwash and when the tank
is below the solenoid activation level.
A submersible pump (DAB Pulsar 30/80) within the tank provides the required backwash flow rate
and is controlled by a pressure switch within the Lowara Genyo pump controller. This controller
is only energized during the backwash process.
A hall effect level sensor controls the solenoid operation and provides a high & low level alarm.
An additional float level switch provides a back-up high level alarm, which will shut down the
water supply.
Failure of the FC5 device to correctly operate for the required time period during the backwash
cycle will generate an alarm.
Status of the solenoid valve, level sensor and pump controller are displayed on the PLC.
Backwash Flow Rate:
The flow rate is set on the regulating valve adjacent to Valve A. ENWA will set this flow at
commissioning, with final adjustment on the follow-up visit, when the unit has been in service for
several weeks. The drain will be tested and confirmed capable of receiving this flow rate.
Circulation pump:
Refer to attached data sheets. This is a fixed speed pump, controlled via the control panel. Flow
through the unit is confirmed by a flow switch and will provide an alarm if no flow is registered
past a set delay period. Status of pump and flow switch are displayed on the PLC screen.
Manual over-ride:
It is possible to manually operate the valves, but this is not recommended for normal operation.
Valves are moved by depressing the black button on the orange Belimo casing and turning the
black handle on the actuator. The panel must be switched off to override the permanent 24 vdc
supply, designed to keep valves closed.