Chapter 11: Shutdown
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42 | Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions EASYCHLORGEN
11. Shutdown
11.1 Short-term shutdown (up to 6 months)
Perform the following working steps:-
1.
During normal operation, isolate the power supply to the
EASYCHLORGEN via the rotary isolator switch on the
control panel.
2.
Switch off on the main Power Supply Unit (PSU).
3.
Switch off any electronic softener system associated with
the EASYCHLORGEN.
4.
Isolate the upstream feed water supply.
5.
Isolate where necessary any inlet/outlet valves associated
with product storage tank(s).
System shut down for the short term.
11.2 Long-term shutdown
Perform the following working steps:-
1.
During normal operation, switch the control panel off via
the rotary isolator.
2.
Close the brine valve immediately upstream of the brine in-
line strainer screen.
3.
Switch the control panel back on again and immediately on
completion of the Start-Up cycle, repeat switching the
control panel off and back on again to complete one further
Start-Up cycle. On completion of final Start-Up cycle,
switch the control panel off at the rotary isolator and secure
with a padlock as necessary.
4.
Switch off the main Power Supply Unit (PSU) at its rotary
isolator and secure with a padlock as necessary.
5.
Switch off any electronic softener system associated with
the EASYCHLORGEN.
6.
Isolate the upstream feed water supply.
7.
Isolate where necessary any inlet/outlet valves associated
with product storage tank(s).
System shut down for the long term.
11.3 Storage
Required actions:-
The system has been shut down in accordance with the
section 11.2 “Long-term shutdown”.
Storing the system correctly will extend its service life. You
should avoid negative influences such as extreme temperatures,
high humidity, dust, chemicals, etc.
Ensure ideal storage conditions where possible:-
The storage place must be cold, dry, dust-free and
generously ventilated
Temperatures b0°C and +50°C
Relative air humidity must not exceed 90%
11.4 Transportation
Required actions:-
The system has been shut down in accordance with the
section 11.2 “Long-term shutdown”.
The system may only be transported when empty of all
water, brine and product solution throughout the system.
Use suitable lifting and transport equipment where
necessary.
The danger of cold embrittlement of the plastics which it
contains means that the system may not be transported at
temperatures under 0°C. Cracks in welded seams,
container walls and piping could result.
If the system is sent back to the supplier/manufacturer, please
follow sections 16 “Declaration of no objection” section 16 and
“Warranty claim” section 17.
11.5 Disposal of old equipment
The system must be disposed of responsibly and in
accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. It
should not be disposed of as domestic waste.
As the disposal regulations differ from country to country,
please consult your supplier if necessary.
In Germany, the manufacturer must provide free-of-charge
disposal, provided the system has been safely returned
along with a declaration of no objection (see section 16).
