Fault Locator - LAMA AutoSenior 4 Manuel D'utilisateur

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Operation
These systems require a minimum level of maintenance to opera-
te correctly. It is recommended that said maintenance is carried
out by expert personnel after reading these instructions.
These instructions are a guide for preventing problems following
correct operation for some time or after a long shutdown period.
It is very important to check that the drainage microtubes are dra-
ining in each cycle and that the red position indicators are chan-
ging, both on the Globo valves and on the filters. These indicators
report which filters or valves are not working correctly.
1. Place the system on a hard and flat surface, on its supports or
connected to the piping system (depending on the model), with
suitable drainage to the external drain. Do not install the system
in watertight spaces or underground.
2. Unpack and connect the different elements which are sent se-
parately for transportation purposes; refer to the layout and con-
nection diagram to do so.
3. Connect the P+ and p- pressure microtubes to the controller,
depending on the model.
4. Screw in the suction devices and direct the emissions as suita-
ble. Water may rush out at first.
5. Do not directly connect the system to pumps or diesel genera-
tors that could cause breaks or cracks due to vibration. Check that
the flanges and gaskets are tight in all the system.
6. Adjust the inlets and outlets (flanges or screws) for wastewa-
ter and filtered water (P+ at the inlet and p- at the outlet) in the
correct direction. Use the labels and arrows indicating the direc-
tion of the water for guidance.
7. It is recommended to install manual shut-off valves (not su-
pplied as standard) at the inlet and outlet, in order to isolate the
system if necessary. Installing a check valve is also recommen-
ded, as well as, in some cases, a relief valve.
8. Connect the drain outlets of the cleaning valves to the external
drain. There should be no pressure at this outlet, and make sure
that water is discharged to atmospheric pressure. The diameter
of the drainage pipe should not cause losses of pressure or build-
ups of sediments that may block the system; place it downwards.
9. Check that the electrical supply available is stable and the vol-
tage matches the one required by the controller. Install thermal
magnetic circuit breakers and other protection elements accor-
ding to the legislation of each country. To avoid the risk of electric
shock only handle the inside of the controller when it is discon-
nected from the mains.
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10. The filters must be placed afer the pump station, they must
never placed before the pumps. To filter downwards, automatic
valves that maintain the pressure must be installed.
11. The minimum pressure required for operations is 1kg/cm². In
some cases the manual outlet valve (not supplied as standard)
must be closed to obtain this minimum pressure level.
12. Check that the quality of filtration required is the one obtained
by examining the filtering element. It is recommended to install
satellite filters near to the point of use, as a safety measure for
avoiding the build-up of particles or loose objects inside the pi-
pes of the system during the transportation of the water to the
destination.
13. The duration of cleaning or backwashing cycles depends on
each model, the equipment, pressure levels, and valves used. The
following cleaning times are recommended, which should be in-
creased according to the pollutants and wear over time:
• Recommended minimum cleaning time for filter models Auto-
Senior, Rotativos, MasterMegadisc and AutoMaster.
- With 2" and 3" Globo valves without Cebollo valve--> 35 sec.
- With 2" and 3" Globo valves with Cebollo valve--> 20 sec.
(for Vip stations, 45 sec.)
- With 4" and 6" Globo valves (two 4" valves) with Cebollo
valve--> 45 sec. and 60 sec. respectively.
14. The most important information can be found in the table on
page 3.
15. The working pressures of this equipment have been tested at
23º C in standard conditions. The use of the equipment in extre-
me temperatures is not recommended, please contact your dea-
ler for further questions.

Fault locator

1. Water leaks from the drains of the Globo cleaning valves.
Wait for the pressure in the system to be at least 1kg/cm². If ne-
cessary, the pressure or flow rate should be increased to reach
this minimum pressure. When the flow rate or pressure are low,
sometimes it is necessary to install stabilising valves at the outlet
of the system to increase the pressure.
2. High pressure drop when starting to fill the pipes.
When there is an excess flow rate due to low pressure in the pi-
pes, a manual valve should be installed and closed off. Alternati-
vely, a system with an intelligent controller and stabilising valve
can be used. After some time and once the pipe system is full, the