Grunbeck protectliQ A User manual
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Original operation manual
Edition: May 2022
Order no.: TD3-FA000_en_075
Table of contents
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Table of contents
1Introduction ..................................... 5
1.1 Validity of the instruction.................. 5
1.2 Product identification ....................... 5
1.3 Symbols used .................................. 7
1.4 Depiction of warnings ...................... 7
1.5 Demands on personnel.................... 8
2Safety ............................................. 10
2.1 Safety measures............................ 10
2.2 Product-specific safety
instructions..................................... 12
2.3 Conduct in emergencies ................ 12
3Product description ...................... 13
3.1 Intended use.................................. 13
3.2 Product components...................... 14
3.3 Functional description.................... 15
3.4 Accessories ................................... 15
4Transport and storage.................. 16
4.1 Transport ....................................... 16
4.2 Storage .......................................... 16
5Installation ..................................... 17
5.1 Requirements for the installation
site ................................................. 19
5.2 Checking the scope of supply........ 20
5.3 Water installation ........................... 21
6Start-up .......................................... 25
6.1 Inserting the batteries .................... 25
6.2 Checking the product..................... 26
6.3 Handing over the product to the
owner/operating company ............. 30
7Operation/Handling....................... 31
7.1 Operating elements and
indicators ....................................... 31
7.2 Automatic operation....................... 32
7.3 Manual operation........................... 32
8Maintenance and repair................ 34
8.1 Cleaning ........................................ 34
8.2 Intervals ......................................... 35
8.3 Inspection ...................................... 35
8.4 Maintenance .................................. 37
8.5 Consumables................................. 39
8.6 Spare parts .................................... 39
8.7 Wearing parts ................................ 39
9Troubleshooting............................ 40
9.1 Messages ...................................... 40
10 Decommissioning......................... 42
10.1 Temporary shutdown..................... 42
10.2 Restart/recommissioning ............... 42
11 Dismantling and disposal ............ 43
11.1 Dismantling.................................... 43
11.2 Disposal......................................... 44
Introduction
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1 Introduction
This manual is intended for owners/operating companies, operators,
users as well as qualified specialists and ensures the safe and effi-
cient handling of the product. The manual is an integral part of the
product.
●Carefully read this manual and the included manuals on the
components before you operate your product.
●Adhere to all safety information and handling instructions.
●Keep this manual and all other applicable documents, so that
they are available when needed.
Illustrations in this manual are for basic understanding and may dif-
fer from the actual design.
1.1 Validity of the instruction
This manual applies to following product:
●Safety device protectliQ:A20, A25, A32, A40
1.2 Product identification
You can identify your product based on the product designation and
the order no. indicated on the type plate.
►Check whether the products indicated in chapter 1.1 corre-
spond to your product.
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The type plate is located on the housing.
The label with the serial number is located in the housing, below the
battery compartment.
Designation
1
Product designation
2
QR code
3
Order no.
4
Serial no.
5
Data matrix code
6
Nominal connection diameter
7
Nominal flow
8
Voltage supply
9
Protection/protection class
10
Ambient temperature
11
Water temperature
Designation
12
Nominal pressure
13
Disposal information
14
Observe operation manual
15
DVGW test mark
16
CE mark
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1.3 Symbols used
Symbol
Meaning
Danger and risk
Important information or requirement
Useful information or tip
Written documentation required.
Reference to further documents
Work that may only be carried out by qualified specialists.
Work that may only be carried out by qualified electricians.
Work that may only be carried out by technical service personnel .
1.4 Depiction of warnings
This manual contains instructions that you must comply with for your
personal safety. The information and instructions are highlighted by
a warning symbol and have the following structure:
1.1.1.1
1.1.1.2 SIGNAL WORD
1.1.1.3 Type and source of danger
1.1.1.4
●Possible consequences
►Preventive measures
The following signal words were defined subject to the degree of
danger and may be used in the present document:
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Warning symbol and
signal word
Consequences when disregarding the infor-
mation/instructions
DANGER
Personal
injuries
Death or serious injuries
WARNING
Possible death or serious injury
CAUTION
Possible moderate or slight injuries
NOTE
Damage to
property
Possible damage to components, the
product and/or its function or damage
to an object in its vicinity
1.5 Demands on personnel
During the individual life cycle phases of the product, different peo-
ple carry out work on the product. The tasks require different skills.
1.5.1 Qualification of personnel
Personnel
Requirements
Operator/user
•No special expertise required
•Knowledge of the tasks assigned
•Knowledge of possible dangers in case of incorrect
behaviour
•Knowledge of the required protective equipment and
protective measures
•Knowledge of residual risks
Owner/operating
company
•Product-specific expertise
•Knowledge of statutory regulations on work safety and
accident prevention
Qualified specialist
•Electrical engi-
neering
•Sanitary
engineering
(HVAC and
plumbing)
•Transport
•Professional training
•Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
•Knowledge of detection and prevention of potential
hazards
•Knowledge of statutory regulations on accident prevention
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Personnel
Requirements
Technical service
(Grünbeck’s tech-
nical service/ au-
thorised service
company)
•Extended product-specific expertise
•Trained by Grünbeck
1.5.2 Authorisations of personnel
The table below describes which tasks may be carried out by whom.
Opera-
tor/user
Owner/
operating
company
Qualified
specialist
Tech-
nical
service
Transport and storage
X
X
X
Installation and mounting
X
X
Start-up/Commissioning
X
X
X
Operation and handling
X
X
X
X
Cleaning
X
X
X
X
Inspection
X
X
X
X
Maintenance
annually
X
X
X
Troubleshooting
X
Repair
X
X
Decommissioning and re-
start/recommissioning
X
X
X
Dismantling and disposal
X
X
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety measures
●Only operate your product if all components are installed
properly.
●Obey the local regulations on drinking water protection, acci-
dent prevention and occupational safety.
●Do not make any changes or alterations on your product.
Only use genuine spare parts for maintenance or repair.
●Keep your product permanently connected to the power and
water supply.
●Keep the premises locked against unauthorised access to
protect imperilled or untrained persons from residual risks.
●Comply with the maintenance intervals (see chapter 8.2). Fail-
ure to comply can result in the microbiological contamination
of your drinking water system.
2.1.1 Pressure-related hazards
●Components can be under pressure. There is a risk of injuries
and damage to property due to escaping water and unex-
pected movement of components. Check the pressure lines
and the product for leaks at regular intervals.
●Before starting repair and maintenance work, make sure that
all affected components are depressurised.
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2.1.2 Electrical hazards
●Do not operate any products which have a damaged mains
cable. This can lead to injuries due to electric shock.
●Have damaged mains cables immediately replaced by the
manufacturer or by authorised personnel.
●There is an immediate danger of fatal injury from electric
shock when touching live parts. Damage to the insulation or
individual components can be life-threatening.
●Only have qualified electricians carry out electrical work on
the product.
●In case of damage to live components, switch off the voltage
supply immediately and arrange for repair.
●Switch off the voltage supply before working on electrical sys-
tem parts. Discharge residual voltage.
●Never bridge electrical fuses. Do not disable fuses. Use the
correct current ratings when replacing fuses.
●Keep moisture away from live parts. Moisture can cause
short-circuits.
2.1.3 Groups of persons requiring protection
●Children must not play with the product.
●This product is not designed to be used by persons (including
children) with reduced capabilities, lack of experience or lack
of knowledge. Unless they are supervised, have been in-
structed on the safe use of the product and understand the re-
sulting hazards.
●Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by chil-
dren.
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2.2 Product-specific safety instructions
The product has no product-specific risks.
Regular battery replacement is required in case of battery-only op-
eration (see chapter 8.4.1).
2.3 Conduct in emergencies
2.3.1 In case of water leaks
1. Check whether the safety device has shut off the water inlet.
If this is not the case shut the valve of
2. Disconnect the plug-in power supply unit, if available.
3. Locate the leak.
4. Eliminate the cause of the water leak.
Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Intended use
●The safety device protectliQ protects rooms and their equip-
ment from water damage.
●The use of a protectliQ safety device is recommended for in-
stallations in rooms with high-risk potential such as electric
shock as well as high material damage to equipment.
●The protectliQ safety device is intended for use in the drinking
water sector and is suitable for cold water up to 30 °C temper-
ature.
3.1.1 Foreseeable misuse
●Use with non-conductive water such as permeate or rain wa-
ter The leaking water must have a conductivity of at least 20
µS/cm.
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3.2 Product components
Designation
1
Union nut
2
Flat seal
3
Reduction
4
Ball valve
5
Lid
6
Batteries (4 pieces)
7
Battery compartment
Designation
8
Operating key
9
Release for hand lever
10
Hand lever
11
Water sensor
12
Fixing screw
13
Adapter
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3.3 Functional description
The protectliQ water sensor permanently monitors critical locations
in moist-prone rooms such as kitchens, bathrooms or laundry
rooms, etc.
In case water collects on the floor, the water sensor responds and
the safety device protectliQ automatically closes the water supply.
The protectliQ safety device is powered by means of batteries - in-
dependent of the mains supply. The service life of the battery can be
significantly extended by using an optional plug-in power supply
unit.
The plug-in power supply unit is not absolutely necessary for the op-
eration of the protectliQ safety device.
The ball valve of the protectliQ safety device can be operated by
means of a hand lever at any time.
3.4 Accessories
You can retrofit your product with accessories. Please contact your
local Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in
Hoechstaedt/Germany for details.
Illustration
Product
Order no.
Plug-in power supply unit
126 802
For 230 V shock-proof socket with Micro USB and
1.5 m mains cable. In this case, the power supply is
provided by the plug-in power supply unit. The service
life of the batteries is thus extended considerably.
Water sensor with 2 m cable
126 805
Water sensor with 10 m cable
126 815
Second water sensor to monitor an additional sector
of the room.
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4 Transport and storage
4.1 Transport
►Transport the product in its original packaging only.
4.2 Storage
►Protect the product from the impacts below when storing it:
•Dampness, moisture
•Environmental impacts such as wind, rain, snow, etc.
•Frost, direct sunlight, severe heat exposure
•Chemicals, dyes, solvents, and their vapours
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5 Installation
The installation of the product represents a major intervention into
the drinking water system and must be carried out by a qualified
specialist only.
In accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN EN 1717, the product is
installed in the cold-water pipe downstream of the water meter and
upstream of distribution pipes and the appliances to be protected.
Installation example only protectliQ
Designation
1
Horizontal installation
2
Vertical installation
Designation
3
Plug-in power supply unit (op-
tional)
The protectliQ safety device may be installed into horizontal or ver-
tical water pipes regardless of the flow direction.
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Installation example protectliQ with battery operation
Designation
1
Inlet shut-off valve
2
Drinking water filter (e.g.
BOXER:RX)
Designation
3
Outlet shut-off valve
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Installation example protectliQ with plug-in power unit
Designation
1
Inlet shut-off valve
2
Plug-in power supply unit (op-
tional)
Designation
3
Automatic filter (e.g. pure-
liQ:AD)
4
Outlet shut-off valve
5.1 Requirements for the installation site
●The installation site must be frost-proof and protect the
product from chemicals, dyes, solvents, and their vapours.
●The installation site must be easily accessible for
maintenance purposes.
●The installation site must be adequately illuminated and
ventilated.
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For operation with plug-in power unit
●A shock-proof socket is required for electrical installation. The
socket requires a permanent power supply.
5.2 Checking the scope of supply
Designation
1
Water meter screw connec-
tion with flat seal and union
nut (2 pieces)
2
Reducer* (2 pieces)
3
Ball valve
Designation
4
protectliQ with water sensor
5
Batteries (4 pieces)
6
Operation manual
* only for protectliQ:A32 and protectliQ:A40
►Check the scope of supply for completeness and damage.
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