UseTECH FlowTimer+ Protect Set User manual

FlowTimer+ Protect Set
Hot water Shut-off valve
for the FlowTimer+ System
Operating Manual

Publisher
usetech GmbH
Tanzplatz 10
D- 55130 Mainz
Phone:
+49 6131 - 921325
Website:
www.use-tech.com
Document
number
FlowTimer+ Protect Set_Manual_EN_V3
Original Operating Manual
Date of issuance
04.03.2019
Printing date
04.03.2019
Copyright
usetech GmbH
This documentation including all its parts is protected by copyright.
Any use or modification outside the narrow limits of copyright law
without the consent of the company usetech GmbH is prohibited
and punishable by law.
This applies in particular to duplications, translations, microfilming
and storage in electronic systems as well as processing in these.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Table of contents.........................................................................1
1General information.............................................................3
1.1 Explanation of symbols .........................................................3
2Technical data......................................................................5
2.1 Electrical data........................................................................5
2.2 Fluidic data............................................................................5
2.3 Environmental and climate conditions...................................5
2.4 Lifetime..................................................................................5
3Intended Use ........................................................................6
3.1 Non-approved use.................................................................7
4Basic safety instructions.....................................................8
5System description FlowTimer+ Protect Set......................9
5.1 Content of the FlowTimer+ Protect Set.................................9
5.2 FlowTimer+ Protect front view.............................................10
5.3 FlowTimer+ Protect rear view .............................................11
6Installation..........................................................................12
6.1 Measures before installation ...............................................12
6.2 Installation position..............................................................12
6.3 Installation of the Shut-off valve..........................................13
6.4 Mounting the Electronic on the Shut-off valve ....................14
6.5 Electrical connection ...........................................................15
7Getting Started...................................................................16
7.1 Checking the Hot Water Preparation ..................................17
8Operation and Function.....................................................18
8.1 Operating conditions ...........................................................18

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8.1.1 Normal operation...........................................................................18
8.1.2 Restarting the system....................................................................18
8.1.3 Bypass operation...........................................................................19
8.2 Status display......................................................................20
9Troubleshooting, Maintenance .........................................21
9.1 No display............................................................................21
9.2 Alarm signals.......................................................................22
9.2.1 Status display permanently red.....................................................22
9.3 Maintenance........................................................................23
10 Shutting down....................................................................24
11 Packaging, Transport, Storage .........................................25
12 Disposal..............................................................................26
13 EC Declaration of Conformity ...........................................27
14 Declaration of Conformity Valve.......................................28

General information
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1 General information
The operating instructions describe the entire life cycle of the
system. Keep this manual in such a way that it is easily accessible
to any user and available to any new owner of the system.
NOTE
The operating instructions contain important
information on safety!
Non-observance of these instructions can lead to dangerous
situations.
The operating instructions must be read and understood.
1.1 Explanation of symbols
DANGER
Warns of imminent danger!
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warns of a potentially dangerous situation!
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Warns of a possible hazard!
Failure to do so may result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTE
Warns of material damage!
Failure to do so may result in damage to the system or
equipment.

General information
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indicates important additional information, tips and
recommendations that are important for your safety and the
proper functioning of the system.
refers to information in this operating manual or other
documentation.

Action steps
The defined sequence of steps makes it easier for you to
use the system correctly and safely.

Result
Here you will find the result of a sequence of steps
described.

Technical data
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2 Technical data
2.1 Electrical data
Input voltage: 100 - 240 V~
Power consumption: Ø max. 6 W
Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
Connection: Euro plug power supply unit
2.2 Fluidic data
Inlet pressure: 0 - 10 bar
Kv value (valve): 4.9 m³/h
Sealing material: EPDM
Connection: G 3/4 inch IT (standard version)
2.3 Environmental and climate conditions
Ambient temperature: +5°C - 40°C
Media temperature (drinking water): 5 - 80°C
Protection class: IP20
Location: only suitable for indoor use
2.4 Lifetime
The function of FlowTimer+ Protect must be checked by a
qualified technician at the scheduled intervals (see also chapter
9.3).
If the fluidic part of the unit shows a fault due to wear, this is
indicated by a fault in the overall system (incl. downstream
piping system) via the control electronics.

Intended Use
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3 Intended Use
Please observe the notes in this operating manual as well as the
operating conditions and permissible data in the data sheet so that
the system functions perfectly and remains operational for a long
time. In case of non-observance of these instructions as well as in
case of inadmissible interventions into the system, any liability on
our part is void, as is the warranty on the system and accessories!
There are drinking water heating systems in which heated water
runs after the cold water supply has been shut off.
The FlowTimer+ Protect serves thesimultaneous shut-off of the hot
water pipe in case of an alarm by one or more FlowTimer+ (see
also chapter 2 "Technical data").
The use of FlowTimer+ Protect requires at least one FlowTimer+
and one FlowTimer+ Hub!
Any other use or use going beyond this shall be deemed improper
use. The usetech GmbH is not liable for damages resulting from
this. The risk is borne solely by the user.

Intended Use
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3.1 Non-approved use
Unapproved use in the sense of a foreseeable misuse shall be
deemed to be improper use:
FlowTimer+ Protect was designed exclusively for drinking water.
The system is not suitable for rainwater, other liquids or gases.
The FlowTimer+ Protect may only be used with the components
in the set or other FlowTimer+ products, unless explicitly stated
otherwise! If components of other manufacturers are used,
usetech GmbH is not liable for damages and the warranty also
expires.
FlowTimer+ Protect is not suitable for use within the heating
installation!

Basic safety instructions
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4 Basic safety instructions
WARNING
Electrical voltage can be life-threatening.
The installation of a stationary power supply must be
carried out by a qualified electrician.
The system must be commissioned and, if necessary,
adapted by a specialist. The local conditions must be
observed.
The measures before installation must be observed (see
also chapter 6.1 "Measures before installation").