Grunbeck GENO-fine FME Series User manual

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We reserve the right to technical modifications.
© by Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH
Translation of the original operation manual
Edition of the operation manual: August 2019
Order no.: TD3-AF000en_004

Table of contents
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Table of contents
1About this manual..................................................... 4
1.1 Other applicable documents ...................................... 4
1.2 Target group .............................................................. 4
1.3 Storage of documents................................................ 4
1.4 Symbols used ............................................................ 4
1.5 Typographical conventions ........................................ 5
1.6 Validity of the manual ................................................ 5
1.7 Type plate .................................................................. 6
2Safety ......................................................................... 7
2.1 Safety measures........................................................ 7
2.2 Technical safety instructions...................................... 8
2.3 Regulations................................................................ 8
2.4Responsibilities of the specialist installer and/or
the specialist company .............................................. 8
2.5 Responsibilities of the owner/user ............................. 9
2.6 Product-specific safety instructions ........................... 9
2.7 Packaging, shipping and storage............................... 9
3Product description ................................................ 10
3.1 Intended use ............................................................ 10
3.2 Foreseeable misuse ................................................ 10
3.3 Product components................................................ 11
3.4 Functional description.............................................. 12
3.5 Accessories ............................................................. 12
4Installation ............................................................... 13
4.2 Requirements regarding the installation site............ 15
4.3 Checking the scope of supply.................................. 16
4.4 Installing the product................................................ 17
5Start-up .....................................................................21
5.1 Starting up the product .............................................21
5.2 Handing over the product to the owner/user ............22
6Cleaning, inspection, maintenance........................23
6.1 Cleaning ...................................................................23
6.2 Intervals ....................................................................24
6.3 Inspection .................................................................24
6.4 Maintenance .............................................................24
6.5 Consumables............................................................30
6.6 Spare parts ...............................................................30
6.7 Wearing parts ...........................................................30
7Troubleshooting.......................................................31
8Disposal....................................................................32
8.1 Packaging.................................................................32
8.2 Product .....................................................................32
9Technical specifications .........................................33
9.1 Pressure loss curves ................................................34
10 Operation log............................................................35
10.1 Start-up log ...............................................................35
10.2 Maintenance .............................................................36
Index...................................................................................38

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1 About this manual
1.1 Other applicable documents
The following documents shall be deemed as applicable documents for the GENO-fine
filters FME:
●The manuals of all accessories used.
1.2 Target group
This manual is intended for specialist installers and owners/users.
1.3 Storage of documents
Keep this manual and all other applicable documents, so that they are available when
needed. Make sure that your specialist installer enters the proper start-up and annual
maintenance in chapter 10 of the operation log.
1.4 Symbols used
This symbol identifies instructions that you must comply with for your own personal safety
as well as to avoid damage to property.
This symbol identifies instructions that you must comply with in order to avoid damage to
property.
This symbol identifies important information about the product or its handling.
This symbol identifies work that may only be carried out by a specialist installer. In
Germany, the installation company must be registered in an installation directory of a water
supply company acc. to §12(2) AVB Wasser V (German Ordinance on General Conditions
for the Supply of Water).
This symbol identifies work that may only be performed by Grünbeck's technical
service/authorised service company or by specialist installers trained by Grünbeck.

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1.5 Typographical conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this manual:
Designation
Depiction
Instruction
Single-step instruction or chronological
sequence of actions does not matter
Action
Instruction
Multi-step instruction and chronological
sequence of actions is important
1. First action
a first step
b second step
2. Second action
Result following an instruction
» Result
Lists
●Listed item
•Listed sub-item
Menu paths
Status level>Menu level>Submenu
Display texts
Display text
Operating elements
Button/key
1.6 Validity of the manual
This manual applies to the following products:
●GENO-fine filters FME/FME-WW/FME-KW 50
●GENO-fine filters FME/FME-WW/FME-KW 65
●GENO-fine filters FME/FME-WW/FME-KW 80
●GENO-fine filters FME/FME-WW/FME-KW 100

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1.7 Type plate
The type plate is located on the side of the inlet pipe (raw water inlet).
Please specify the data shown on the type plate in order to speed up the processing of your
inquiries or orders.
►Enter the necessary information in the table below to have it readily available
whenever necessary.
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
EAC mark
2
Product designation
3
Nominal connection diameter
4
Max. water temperature
5
Nominal flow
6
Approved filter elements
7
Pore size
8
Order no.
9
Nominal pressure
10
Serial no.
●Product designation: GENO-fine filter________________
●Order no.: 102 ____________
●Serial no.: ________________

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2 Safety
WARNING: Contamination of drinking water due to improper handling.
●Risk of infectious diseases.
►Have the installation, start-up and annual maintenance carried out by specialist
installers only.
2.1 Safety measures
●Carefully read this manual before operating your product.
●Only operate the product if all components are installed properly.
●Only have persons working on your product that have read and understood the
present manual and that are qualified to do such work due to their vocational
training.
●Comply with the hygiene instructions in chapter 6. Failure to comply can result in
microbiological contamination of your drinking water installation.
●Keep your product permanently connected to the water supply.
●Safety equipment must never be removed, bridged or otherwise tampered with.
●Observe the maintenance intervals (refer to chapter 6.2). Failure to comply can
result in microbiological contamination of your drinking water installation.
●Children are not allowed to play with the product.
●This product can be used by children over 8 years of age and persons with limited
abilities or lack of experience if they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of
the product and understand the resulting hazards.
●Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children.

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2.2 Technical safety instructions
This manual contains instructions that you must comply with for your own personal safety as
well as to avoid damage to property. The instructions are highlighted by a warning triangle
and have the following structure:
CAUTION: Type and source of danger.
●Possible consequences
►Preventive measures
The following signal words were defined subject to the degree of danger and may be used in
the present document:
●DANGER means that death or serious injury will result.
●WARNING means that death or serious injury may result.
●CAUTION means that minor bodily injuries may occur.
●NOTE (without warning triangle) means that damage to property may occur.
2.3 Regulations
When installing and starting up the system, amongst others, comply with the following
regulations and guidelines:
●Statutory regulations on environmental protection
●Provisions of the employers' liability insurance companies
●DIN EN 806 Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for
human consumption
●VDI 6023 Part 5 - 7 Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water
for human consumption
2.4 Responsibilities of the specialist installer and/or the
specialist company
Comply with the following instructions to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the
product:
●Only perform activities described in this manual.
●Perform all activities in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations.
●Brief the owner/user on the function and operation of the product.
●Advise the owner/user of the maintenance of the product.

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●Inform the owner/user about possible dangers that can arise during the operation
of the product.
●Fill in the operation log (refer to chapter 10).
2.5 Responsibilities of the owner/user
Comply with the following instructions to ensure the proper and safe functioning of the
product:
●Arrange for a specialist installer to carry out installation, start-up and maintenance.
●Have the product explained to you by the specialist installer.
●Only perform activities described in this manual.
●Do not carry out any activities that are explicitly designated for a specialist installer.
●Only use this product as intended.
●Make sure that the required inspection and maintenance work is carried out.
●Keep this manual.
2.6 Product-specific safety instructions
WARNING: If the intervals for inspection and replacement are not observed, the filter
element will become excessively polluted.
●Health risk due to contamination of the drinking water.
►Observe the intervals and recommendations for inspection and replacement of
the filter elements.
2.7 Packaging, shipping and storage
Transport
►Transport the filters only in their original packaging.
Storage
►Protect the product from:
●Damp, moisture, environmental impacts such as wind, rain, snow, etc.
●Frost, direct sunlight, severe heat exposure
●Chemicals, dyes, solvents and their vapours

Product description
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3 Product description
3.1 Intended use
●The GENO-fine filters FME are designed for the filtration of drinking and well water.
●The FME-WW filters are suitable for the filtration of process and boiler feed water -
in partial flow only - and as warm water filters for water temperatures up to 90 ºC.
●The FME-KW filters are suitable for the filtration of cooling and air conditioning
water –in partial flow only.
●The filters can be used for positive and negative pressure applications.
●The filters are designed according to the stipulations of DIN EN 13443-1 and
DIN 19628 and are intended for installation into drinking water pipes according to
DIN EN 806-2.
●The filters protect the water pipes and connected water-carrying system parts from
malfunctions and corrosion damage due to undissolved impurities (particles), such
as rust particles, sand, etc.
3.2 Foreseeable misuse
●The filters are not suitable for circulation water that has been treated with
chemicals.
●The filters are neither suitable for oils, greases, solvents, soaps and other
lubricating media, nor for the separation of water-soluble substances.
●The filters must not be installed in vertical water pipes.

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3.3 Product components
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
Bracket
2
Deaerator
3
Cover
4
Clamp gasket
5
Filter housing
6
Plugs
7
Flange
8
Mini ball valve with handle
9
Hose fitting
10
Draining valve, angled (FME 100)
11
90° angle
12
Double nipple
13
Retaining plate
14
Support mesh
15
Filter elements
16
Cap nut
17
Filter element for FME KW (cooling water)
18
Wing nut
19
Pressure gauge for inlet pressure
20
Pressure gauge for outlet pressure

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3.4 Functional description
The unfiltered drinking water flows into the filter from the inlet side and then passes through
the filter elements to the pure water outlet.
In the course of this process, foreign particles > 80 µm in size (standard), for FME-KW
> 500 µm (standard) are retained.
Depending on their size and weight, the foreign particles either stick to the filter element or
fall straight down where they accumulate at the lowest point of the filter.
Due to the growing load of the filter elements, the differential pressure between the raw
water inlet and the pure water outlet increases.
If the differential pressure of 0.8 bar at the flow rate of the filter is exceeded, the filter
elements must be replaced.
The locking system of the cover ensures the trouble-free and quick replacement of the filter
elements without any tools.
3.5 Accessories
You can retrofit your product with additional accessories. Please contact your local
Grünbeck representative or Grünbeck’s headquarters in Hoechstaedt for more details
(refer to www.gruenbeck.com).
Designation
Order no.
DN 50
DN 65
DN 80
DN 100
5 µm filter elements
103 083
50 µm filter elements
103 070
100 µm filter elements
103 110
Quantity
2
Illustration
Product
Order no.
Differential pressure switch
With electric contactor, continuously adjustable for visual or acoustic
remote signal
102 870
Hose extension kit for differential pressure switch
102 850
Installation adapter
To stabilise the filter on the ground
Subject to project
Parallel piping of two GENO-fine filters
Subject to project

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4 Installation
The installation of a filter represents a major intervention into the drinking water system and
may only be performed by a specialist installer.
Installation in the drinking water system
In accordance with DIN EN 806-2 and DIN EN 1717, the product is installed in the water pipe
downstream of the water meter and upstream of distribution pipes or the systems to be
protected.
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
Inlet shut-off valve
2
Outlet shut-off valve
Install shut-off valves upstream and downstream of the filter.

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Installation into systems
It is possible to use the filter in the partial flow.
Parallel piping
Parallel piping of two GENO-fine filters for the filtration of process, boiler feed, cooling and
air conditioning water in order to ensure an uninterrupted operation even during the
replacement of filter elements.
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
Inlet shut-off valve
2
Outlet shut-off valve

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4.2 Requirements regarding the installation site
Observe local installation directives, general guidelines and technical specifications.
●The installation site must be frost-proof and ensure the filter's protection from
chemicals, dyes, solvents, vapours and direct sunlight.
●The installation room must provide an adequately dimensioned floor drain. If no
floor drain is available, an appropriate safety device must be installed in order to
prevent water damage. We recommend using a protectliQ:A.
●The installation site must be easily accessible for maintenance purposes.

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4.3 Checking the scope of supply
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
GENO-fine filter with flange connection according to
DIN EN 1092-1
2
Pressure gauge
3
Operation manual
4
Draining valve, angled (FME 100)
5
Draining valve, straight (FME 50/65/80)
6
Plugs
7
Filter elements
8
Deaerator
9
Cover with wing nuts
►Check the scope of supply for completeness and damage.

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4.4 Installing the product
The filter comes with loose parts. These individual parts must be installed on site properly
and according to the area of application.
►Check the flow direction prior to assembling the individual parts.
►Install the individual parts in accordance with the direction of flow.
NOTE: Seal loose parts during assembly.
●Leakage at the filter.
►Seal the components of the draining valve, pressure gauges and deaerator on
site with e.g. hemp, Teflon tape.
Install the GENO-fine filter FME horizontally only and without mechanical stress.
If necessary, the filter must be braced (refer to chapter 3.5 Accessories “Installation
adapter”).
Item
Designation
Item
Designation
1
Deaerator
2
Plugs
3
Pressure gauge
4
Handle
5
Hose fitting
6
Mini ball valve
7
Double nipple
8
90° angle
9
Self-adhesive flange disc

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4.4.1 Installing the straight draining valve (FME 50 - 80)
1. Screw the hose fitting into the mini ball valve.
2. Install the mini ball valve at the filter connection.
3. Install the handle at the mini ball valve.
4.4.2 Installing the angled draining valve (FME 100)
1. Screw the 90° angle to the filter connection.
2. Screw the double nipples to the 90° angle.
3. Screw the hose fitting into the mini ball valve.
4. Screw the mini ball valve with hose fitting onto the double nipple.

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4.4.3 Installing the vent valve
1. Tightly screw the deaerator to the top of the cover.
4.4.4 Installing the pressure gauges/plugs
1. Tightly screw the pressure gauge to the front of the housing.
2. Tightly screw the plugs to the rear of the housing.

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4.4.5 Installing the filter in the pipe
►Remove the self-adhesive flange discs shortly before installing the filter in the
pipe.
1. Prepare the pipe with flange connection according to DIN EN 1092-1
(the distance between the two gaskets must be 360 mm for filters FME 50 - 80 µm
and 484 mm for filter FME 100).
2. Check the flow direction given on site.
3. By way of the screw connections, screw the filter to the flanges without any
mechanical stress.
As an option, the filter can be installed with an installation adapter. The installation adapter
is designed to stabilise the filter against the ground.