Grunbeck GENO-mat ZF 65 User manual

Operating Manual
GENO-mat®ZF Water Softener
Dated January 2009
Order no. 094 181 040 - inter
Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Josef-Grünbeck-Strasse 1 · 89420 Höchstädt/Do.
Telefon [phone] · Telefax 09074 41-100
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Contents
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Table of contents
The operating manual consists of several parts, listed in this
overview. You can find more information about the contents on
the cover sheets of the individual components.
General Information .............................................
Basic Information .................................................
Product Description.............................................
Installation.............................................................
Commissioning....................................................
Operation .............................................................
Faults ....................................................................
Maintenance .........................................................
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Publisher's information
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Declaration of Conformity
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EC Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the unit designated below meets the safety and health requirements of the
applicable European guidelines in terms of its design, construction and manufacture.
This declaration is invalidated if the unit is modified in a way not approved by us.
Unit designation: GENO-mat®
Unit type: ZF
Unit number: Refer to type designation plate
Applicable EC guidelines: EC Guideline EMC (89/336/EC, version 92/31/EEC)
EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
Applied harmonised standards
in particular: DIN EN 50 081-1, DIN EN 50 082-2
First regulation on the Equipment and Product Safety Act
(Regulation on the placing of electrical equipment designed for
use within certain voltage limits on the market - 1. GPSGV).
Applied national standards
and technical specifications, in
particular:
DIN 1988, DIN 19 636 (07.89)
DIN 31000/VDE 1000 (03.79)
Date / Manufacturer signature: 14.01.2009
per pro M. Pöpperl
Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Position of signatory: Head of Design Department for Series Products

General
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A General
Table of contents
1 | Preface........................................................................
2 | Warranty.....................................................................
3 | How to use this operation manual..............................
4 | General safety information..........................................
4.1 Symbols and notes................................................
4.2 Operating personnel .............................................
4.3 Designated application..........................................
4.4 Protection from water damage .............................
4.5 Indication of specific dangers................................
5 | Shipping and storage ..................................................
6 | Disposal of used parts and materials ...........................
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A-2
A-2
A-3
A-3
A-3
A-3
A-4
A-4
A-4
A-4
1 | Preface
Thank you for opting for a Grünbeck product. Backed by decades
of experience in the area of water treatment, we provide solutions
for all kind of processes.
Drinking water is classified as food and requires particular care. There-
fore, always ensure the required hygiene in operating and maintain-
ing systems for drinking water treatment. This also applies to the
treatment of water for industrial use if repercussions for the drinking
water cannot completely be excluded.
All Grünbeck systems and devices are made of high-quality materi-
als. This ensures reliable operation over many years, provided you
treat the systems with the required care. This operation manual
assists you with important information. Therefore, read the com-
plete manual before installing, operating or maintaining your sys-
tem.
Customer satisfaction is our prime objective and providing cus-
tomers with qualified advice is crucial. If you have any questions
concerning this system, possible extensions or general water and
waste water treatment, our technical service staff, as well as the
experts at our headquarters in Hoechstaedt, is available to help
you.
Advice and assistance For advice and assistance please contact your local representative
(www.gruenbeck.com) or get in touch with our service centre
which can be reached during office hours:
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
We can connect you with the appropriate expert more quickly if
you provide the required system data. In order to have access to
this data at all times, please fill in the data given on the type des-
ignation plate into the table on page C-1.

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2 | Warranty
All devices and systems supplied by Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH are manufactured according to the most recent technical
standards and subjected to a comprehensive quality assurance
system. All warranty claims are subject to our General Terms and
Conditions (see excerpt below):
Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery (excerpt)
. . . . . . . .
11. Warranty
a) If goods and services are supplied which are obviously
defective, the Customer must report such defects within
8 (eight) days after receipt of such goods and services in
order to maintain the liability claims.
b) If the defect is of such a nature that only a spare part
needs to be replaced, Grünbeck shall have the right to
request the Purchaser to replace the new part delivered
by us if the costs for sending a technician to the Pur-
chaser's site are unreasonably high.
c) The warranty periods are:
- two years: for devices for private use (natural per-
sons)
- one year: for devices for industrial or commercial use
(companies)
- two years: for all DVGW-certified devices, also for
industrial or commercial use within the framework of
the liability agreement with the ZVSHK.
after delivery/acceptance. This excludes electrical parts
and parts which are subject to wear and tear. The war-
ranty period shall only apply if the operating instruc-
tions are observed meticulously, if the device is mount-
ed, commissioned, operated and maintained properly,
and/or if a maintenance contract is made within six
months. If these requirements are not met, the warran-
ty shall be void. The warranty shall be void if the pur-
chaser uses dosing agents or chemicals supplied by other
manufacturers and if the quality and composition
of such dosing agents or chemicals is beyond Grünbeck's
control. Grünbeck shall not be liable for defects or dam-
age resulting from inept handling or operation.
d) Grünbeck shall only be liable if the Customer performs
the maintenance work as stated in the operating instruc-
tions or has the maintenance work performed in such a
way and if the Customer uses spare parts supplied or
recommended by Grünbeck.
e) Grünbeck shall not be liable for damage resulting from
frost, water or electrical over-voltage or from parts
which are subject to wear and tear. This applies in par-
ticular to electrical parts.
f) The claims of the Purchaser are limited to repair or
replacement, as the case may be, at the discretion of
Grünbeck. Grünbeck shall have the right to several at-
tempts to repair. If Grünbeck fails to repair or re-place
the defective delivery within a reasonable time, the cus-
tomer shall have the right to either cancel the contract
or demand an appropriate reduction of the purchase
price.
g) In case of complaints with regard to systems that are not
installed in Germany, the warranty claim will be settled
by the local technical service authorised by Grünbeck. If
no technical service is designated in the specific country,
the assignment of Grünbeck’s technical service shall end
at the German border. All additional cost, apart from the
material required, shall be borne by the customer.
. . . . . . . .
3 | How to use this operation manual
This operation manual is intended for the operators of our systems.
It is divided into several chapters (a letter is assigned to each of
them) which are listed in the “Table of contents” on page 1 in al-
phabetical order. In order to find the specific information you are
looking for, check for the corresponding chapter on page 1.
The headers and page numbers with chapter information make it
easier to find your way around in the manual. In case of larger
chapters, first check out page 1 of said chapter (e. g. H-1) where
you will find more information on the contents of this chapter.

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4 | General safety information
4.1 Symbols and notes Important notes in this operation manual are characterised by
symbols. Please pay particular attention to these notes in order to
ensure a danger-free, safe and productive system operation.
Danger! Failure to adhere to these notes will cause serious or life-
threatening injury, extreme damage to property or inadmissible
contamination of drinking water.
Warning! Failure to adhere to these notes may cause injury, dam-
age to property or contamination of the drinking water.
Attention! Failure to adhere to these notes may result in damage
to the system or other objects.
Note: This symbol characterises notes and tips to make your work
easier.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by Grünbeck's
technical service or by persons expressly authorised by Grünbeck.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by qualified electri-
cal experts according to the VDE guidelines or according to the
guidelines of a similar local institution.
Tasks with this symbol may only be performed by the local water
works or an approved installation company.
4.2 Operating personnel Only persons who have read and understood this operation manu-
al are permitted to work with the system. The safety guidelines are
to be strictly adhered to.
4.3 Designated
application
The system may only be used for the purpose outlined in the
product description (chapter C). The guidelines in this operation
manual as well as the applicable local guidelines concerning the
drinking water protection, accident prevention and occupational
safety must be adhered to.
In addition, appropriate application also implies that the system
may only be operated when it is in proper working order. Any
malfunctions must be repaired at once.

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4.4 Protection from water
damage
Warning! In order to properly protect the installation site from water
damage:
a) a sufficient floor drain system must be available or
b) a water stop device (see chapter C Accessories) must be in-
stalled.
4.5 Indication of
specific dangers Danger due to electricity! Do not touch electrical parts with wet
hands! Disconnect the system from mains before starting work on
electrical parts of the system. Have qualified experts replace dam-
aged cables immediately.
Danger due to mechanical energy! System parts may be subject to
overpressure. Danger of injury and damage to property due to
escaping water and unexpected movement of system parts. 
Check pressure pipes regularly. Depressurise the system before
starting repair or maintenance work on the system.
Hazardous to health due to contaminated drinking water! The
system may only be installed by a qualified company. The opera-
tion manual must be strictly adhered to! Ensure that there is suffi-
cient flow. The pertinent guidelines must be followed for starting-
up after long periods of standstill. Inspections and maintenance
must be performed at the intervals specified!

Note: By concluding a maintenance contract, you ensure that all of
the required tasks are performed on time. You may perform the
interim inspections yourself.
5 | Shipping and storage
Attention! The system may be damaged by frost or high tempera-
tures. In order to avoid damage of this kind:
Protect from frost during transportation and storage! Do not in-
stall or store system next to objects which radiate a lot of heat.
The system may only be transported and stored in its original pack-
ing. Ensure that it is handled with care and placed the right side
up (as indicated on the packing).
6 | Disposal of used parts and materials
Used parts and materials are to be disposed of, or made available
for recycling purposes, according to the applicable local guidelines.
If a material is subject to specific regulations, adhere to the notes
indicated on the packing.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authority or the
manufacturer for more information.

Basic Information
Water Softeners
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Content
1 | Laws, regulations, standards .......................................
2 | Water, scaling, softening.............................................
3 | Ion exchange...............................................................
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1 | Laws, regulations, standards
In the interest of good health, rules cannot be ignored when it
comes to the processing of drinking water (raw water). This opera-
tion manual takes into consideration the current regulations and
stipulates information that you will need for the safe operation of
your water treatment system.
Among other things, the regulations stipulate that
only approved companies are permitted to make major modifi-
cations to water supply facilities
and that tests, inspections and maintenance on installed devic-
es are to be performed at regular intervals.
2 | Water, scaling, softening
The water works provide us with pure water (raw water) that is
suitable for drinking. However, this water is much more often used
for washing machines, heating systems, water heaters, commercial
devices, etc., where it can lead to problems if it is "hard".
Hard water is generated if water containing carbon dioxide* flows
through layers of calcium. It dissolves the calcium until the so-
called calcium - carbon dioxide - equilibrium has been reached.
If this equilibrium is unsettled (e.g. by heating CO2escapes)
more calcium (CaCO3) is precipitated (scaling).

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Hinweis: Calcium ions and magnesium ions exist side by side in
nature, e.g. in the mineral dolomite.
Hardness ranges according to the German Act on Environmental Sustainability of
Detergents and Cleaning Agents (WMRG):
The total hardness of the water is the sum of the concentrations of
calcium ions and magnesium ions.
From hardness range 3 on, it is advisable to soften the water for
usage. Additional measures may be necessary depending on the
original quality of the water and its intended use.
* CO2from the air dissolves in water, causing a low concentration of carbon dioxide.
Hardness range °dH °f mmol/l =
mol/m3
1 (soft) < 8.4 < 15.0 < 1.50
2 (medium) 8.4 - 14.0 15.0 - 25.0 1.50 - 2.50
3 (hard) > 14.0 > 25.0 > 2.50

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3 | Ion exchange
Resin
Fig. B-1: Initial state
The exchange of calcium and magnesium ions for sodium ions
causes the water to become soft.
Principle
The hard raw water flows through an exchanger tank. This tank is
filled with a resin, to which sodium ions are bonded at certain
positions (see fig. B-1).
Since these bonding positions prefer calcium and magnesium ions,
these ions are retained while the resin discharges sodium ions into
the water (exchange reaction). This way, all substances causing
hardness remain in the exchanger tank. Soft water with sodium
ions leaves the exchanger tank (fig. B-2). This process continues
until a major part of the sodium ions is exhausted.
Hard water
Soft water
Resin
Fig. B-2: Operation
The exchange reaction can be reversed if a large amount of sodi-
um ions (salt solution = brine) is added (fig. B-3). By their sheer
number, the sodium ions displace the calcium and magnesium ions
at the docking positions of the resin.
This process restores the initial state. The ion exchanger is regen-
erated and is again ready for softening.
Drinking water (raw water)
As protection against corrosion, we recommend a soft water
hardness of at least 3 °dH (5,3 °f, 0,53 mmol/l). According to the
German Drinking Water Ordinance, the limit value for sodium ions
(200 mg/l) should not be exceeded. This hardness is achieved by
adding untreated drinking water (raw water) which is also called
blending.
Resin
Waste water
Brine solution
Fig. B-3: Regeneration
Note: Many popular mineral waters contain significantly
more sodium ions. Check for yourself by reading the analy-
sis results on the labels.
Warning! Risk of infection due to germs in drinking water.
Germs can reproduce in stagnant water to the point where
they pose a threat. Work with drinking water systems re-
quires special hygienic measures. Ensure that there is suffi-
cient flow. Disinfect the systems if required.
Single/Twin/Triple systems
In case of a single system, no soft water is available during the
regeneration phase.
Twin systems have two parallel ion exchangers that alternate op-
eration. As a result, soft water is available at all times.
Triple water softeners consist of three exchanger units. Two ex-
changers are flown through in parallel while the third is being
regenerated.
Sodium ions Calcium ions Magnesium ions

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Product Description
GENO-mat®ZF
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C Product Description (GENO-mat®ZF)
Contents
1 Type designation plate ..................................................
2 Technical specifications .................................................
3 Designated use .............................................................
4 Scope of supply
4.1 Basic configuration
4.2 Optional extras
4.3 Consumables
4.4 Wearing parts .........................................................
C-1
C-1
C-3
C-3
C-3
C-4
C-4
C-5
1 Type designation plate
The type designation plate is located on the control head of the
water softener. Please specify the details shown on the type
designation plate when contacting Grünbeck to speed up the
processing of your inquiries or orders. Please add the necessary
information to the table below to have it readily available
whenever necessary.
GENO-mat®ZF Water Softener
ZF: Serial no: /
Order no.: 
2 Technical specifications
The GENO-mat®ZF water softener is a stand-alone unit with an
integral bypass (diversion line) to supply raw water during
regeneration. It is equipped with a timer control. Regeneration is
activated after a set time interval.
All unit data is summarised on Table C-1on the reverse.
The data given refers to standard water softeners. Possible
deviations with special versions are listed separately, if applicable.
Warning! Extended periods of idleness may cause bacterial
growth in drinking water. Automatic regeneration counteracts this
effect. Therefore, do not disconnect the system from the water
and power supply when you are absent for long periods of time.
Caution! Electrically operated valves. Water may flow into the
drain or brine tank in the event of power failure during
regeneration. In the event of power failure, check the system and
shut-off the water supply, if necessary.

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Table C-1: Technical
specifications
GENO-mat®ZF Water Softener
65 150 300 450 750
Connection data
Nominal connection diameter DN 25 (1" male thread) DN 40 (1½" female
thread)
Min. drain connection DN 50
Power supply [V]/[Hz] 230/50
(unit operates with protective low voltage 24/50)
Connected load [VA] 10
Protection type IP 54
Performance data
Nominal pressure (PN) [bar] 10
Min./max. operating pressure [bar] 2.0/8.0
Peak flow
*** with residual hardness of < 0.1 °dH
[m³/h] 2.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 9.5
Pressure loss at peak flow [bar] 0.6 1.0 1.8 1.2 1.6
kVvalue (at p = 1.0 bar) [m³/h] 2.8 2.9 3.5 5.0 6.8
Nominal capacity [mol]
[m³x°dH] 12.0
67
26.6
149
53.9
302
80.2
449
133.2
746
Capacity per kg of regeneration salt [mol/kg] 2.92 3.24 3.30 2.92 3.15
Duration of regeneration [min] 52 94 112 132 154
Dimensions and weights
Total height [mm] 1070 1290 1560 1820 1940
Exchanger tank [mm] 208 257 334 369 469
Salt tank * [mm] 500 570 700 780 900
Overall height of salt tank * [mm] 810 880 870 1100 1250
Height of safety overflow on salt tank [mm] 695 775 765 975 1115
Connection height of control heat (raw
water)
[mm] 940 1160 1430 1690 1810
Min. foundation depth * [mm] 600 700 800 900 1000
Min. foundation length * [mm] 1000 1100 1300 1500 1700
Approx. operating weight * [kg] 255 375 610 930 1445
Filling volumes and consumption data **
Resin quantity [l] 18 40 81 115 200
Approx. freeboard (resin in sodium form) [mm] 270 230 290 390 300
Approx. salt consumption per regeneration [kg] 4.1 8.2 16.3 27.3 42.2
Max. regeneration salt supply * [kg] 130 190 285 485 760
Total approx. waste water volume per
regeneration
[l] 120 210 470 800 1070
Operating water volume [l] 10 22 45 70 111
Minimum salt filling level * [mm] ————50
Environmental data
Max. water temperature [°C] 30
Max. ambient temperature [°C] 40
* With standard salt tank
** Waste water quantity and salt consumption based on pre-pressure of 3 bar.
The indicated values change at different inlet pressures and only serve as a rough calculation.
*** The peak flows given can be reduced by high levels of raw water hardness.
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Product Description
GENO-mat®ZF
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3 Designated use
The GENO-mat®ZF range of water softeners is intended for
thesoftening and partial softening of cold drinking water and
process water. As stand-alone units with full salination, they are
primarily intended for industrial applications, where soft water is
not always needed. They are suitable for the (partial) softening of
spring water, process water, boiler feed water, cooling water and
air conditioning water, even if the residual hardness has to be
below 0.1 °dH.
The water to be softened has to be free of iron and manganese
(less than 0.2 mg iron and/or 0.05 mg manganese per litre). It
should have a maximum temperature of 30 °C warm. The
maximum ambient temperatureof the system is 40 °C.
When softening drinking water, the provisions of the Drinking Water
Ordinance are binding (residual hardness of 3 °dH - 8 °dH,
max. sodium content of 200 mg/l (cf. chapter E, point 2.1.) A
blending valve for mixing supply water is also needed.
The unit is aligned to the soft water demand anticipated at the site
and is not suitable for seriously divergent outputs. Do not exceed
the maximum flow under any circumstances.
Only operate the unit if all components are properly installed.
Never remove, bridge or otherwise tamper with safety devices.
The designated use of the system also implies that the information
contained in these operating manual and all safety guidelines
applying at the installation site have been observed, and all
maintenance and inspection intervals have been complied with.
4 Scope of supply
4.1 Basic configuration Double-walled exchanger tank
Food-compatible ion-exchange resin
Note: With smaller units (up to GENO-mat®ZF 300), the
exchanger tanks are filled with resin and supplied with a
pre-fitted control head.
Gunmetal control head with integral timer
PE salt tank including sieve base (separates the salt storage
chamber and brine chamber) and PP brine valve with safety
float (regulates the flow of brine). With brine buffer
technology.
Water testing equipment (cf. 4.3).
Operating manual

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4.2 Optional extras

Note: It is possible to retrofit optional components to existing
systems. Please contact the representative responsible for your
region and or Grünbeck’s head office for further information.
Blending valve (to adjust the residual hardness by
addition of raw water)
connection R 1 ¼"
126 003
Mounting set 1: (for ease of connection to the
water installation)
compact valve block R 1’’ female thread, integrated
bypass with shut-off valve, shut-off valves for hard
and soft water, drain for raw water (e.g. garden
hose), 2 flexible stainless steel woven hoses*
(connection R 1’’ female, length 600 mm)
125 845
Mounting set 2: (for ease of connection to the
water installation)
connecting block R 1’’ male with threaded
connectors, ball shut-off valves for hard and soft
water, backflow preventer, overflow valve, 2 flexible
stainless steel woven hoses* (connection R 1’’
female, length 600 mm)
125 850
Overflow valve, connection R 1" male, opening
pressure 0.8 bar(to cover peak demand by adding
raw water, installed in the bypass)
125 855
Potential-free message (display of operating status) 126 885
GENO-STOP®G 1” 126 875
GENO-STOP®for optimum protection from water
damage.
The new safety device GENO-STOP®provides reliable
and comprehensive protection from water damage.
The GENO-STOP®can be equipped with up to 2 wired
water sensors and 5 wireless water sensors.
For additional models, please inquire.
Drawings with different scale
* not shown

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4.3 Consumables Only use genuine consumables to ensure the reliable operation of
your unit.
Regeneration salt (25 kg) 127 001
"Total hardness" water analysis device 1 no.
10 no. 170 145 170 100
4.4 Wearing parts
Seals and control pistons are subject to a certain wear and tear in
the event of heavy duty. Wearing parts are listed below.
Note: Although these are wearing parts, we offer a limited
warranty period of 6 months. The same applies to electrical
components.
a) Seals, control piston, injector, actuator
Fig. C-1: Control head nominal
connection width DN 25
Fig. C-2: Control head
Nominal connection width DN 40
Fig. C-3: Brine valve
b) Flat seals, backflow preventer

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Installation
GENO-matZF
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D Installation (GENO-mat®ZF)
Contents
1 General installation instructions
1.1 Plumbing installation
1.2 Electrical installation................................................
2 Preliminary work
2.1 How to fill the exchanger tank
2.2 How to fit the brine line..........................................
3 How to connect the system...........................................
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D-2
D-2
D-3
D-3
D-3
D-4
1 General installation instructions
The installation site should be of an adequate size. Provide a
foundation of a sufficient size and adequate load-bearing capacity.
Align the necessary connections prior to starting installation. For
dimensions and connection data, please refer to table D-1.
Table D-1: Installation
information
GENO-mat®ZF Water Softener
65 150 300 450 750
Connection data
Nominal connection diameter DN 25 (1" male thread) DN 40 (1½" female
thread)
Min. drain connection DN 50
Power supply [V]/[Hz] 230/50
(unit operates with protective low voltage 24/50)
Connected load [VA] 10
Protection type IP 54
Dimensions and weights
Overall height (without control electronics) [mm] 1070 1290 1560 1820 1940
Exchanger tank [mm] 208 257 334 369 469
Salt tank * [mm] 500 570 700 780 900
Overall height of salt tank * [mm] 810 880 870 1100 1250
Height of safety overflow on salt tank [mm] 695 775 765 975 1115
Connection height of control head (raw
water) [mm] 940 1160 1430 1690 1810
Min. foundation depth * [mm] 600 700 800 900 1000
Min. foundation length * [mm] 1000 1100 1300 1500 1700
Approx. operating weight * [kg] 255 375 610 930 1445
* Units with standard salt tank
Note: Observe the operating manual that have been supplied with
the optional accessories (see chapter C, 4.2) for your unit
(if applicable).

Installation
GENO-mat®ZF
Order no. 044 181 942-inter Edited by: KONS-mpö-rg G:\BA-181942-INTER_D_DW.DOC
D-2
1.1 Plumbing installation It is imperative that you comply with certain regulations when
installing the GENO-mat®Z water softener. Additional
recommendations are given to facilitate working with the unit. The
installation instructions described below are also illustrated in fig.
D-1.
Binding rules
The installation of a water softener represents a major intervention
into the drinking water system and, therefore, only authorised
experts should install these systems.
Observe local and general installation guidelines.
Install a fine filter upstream (e.g. BOXER®).
Use corrosion-resistant material for soft water lines
OR
Meter corrosion inhibitor downstream of the water softener.
Provide a drain connection (minimum DN 50) to discharge the
regeneration water.

Notes: If the regeneration water is directed to a lifting system, this
system should be resistant to salt water.
The unit does not carry a DVGW test certificate. Provide additional
safety equipment for protection of the drinking water in line with
DIN 1988. Therefore:
Isolate the water softener from the drinking water supply in
line with DIN 1988 part 4 (e.g. by the use of the
GENO® DK 2 Euro system separator).
Observe the direction of flow
Recommendations
Provide a sampling valve immediately downstream of the water
softener. This valve simplifies sampling for the regular hardness
tests (functional check).
1.2 Electrical installation A standard European plug is sufficient for the electrical
connection. It should correspond to the requirement as per Table
D-1, should not be more than 1.20 m from the water softener and
should be continuously supplied with power (do not couple with
light switches!).