KESSEL-Staufix® FKA Backwater Valve
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1. ssss page 7 3 3 Installation subject to groundwater seeeee page 8 3 4 Installation in an exposed suspended pipe page 8 3 5 Installation Example tnnt page 9 4 Electrical connections 4 1 Wall mounting of the control unit sseeeee page 10 4 2 Cable connections sesenta page 10 4 3 Installing the molor 2 222 coran Dein cries ttn Cere oerte reete ota ree C page 11 4 4 Installing the optical probe nns page 12 4 5 Audible signalling device with extension cable optional page 12 4 6 Signalling device with auxiliary connection optional page 12 4 7 Shortening the cables c cescsececeeceeseeeeceeeeeeeseseeecaeeeeeeaeeaeeeeeeeteaes page 12 5 Initializing the System eeeteceteetteeeeeeteeeteeeceeeeeeeeaeeneeeaeeseesaeeaeeneesneeeneeeneeseeesneeeneeeneeeneeenaeenes page 13 ar KESSEL Everything for drainage Table of Contents 6 Operation 6 1 Examples of operation c ccecceceeseeeeceeceeeeeeeeeceseeseeeeeseeseeseetenees page 14 6 2 Control unit function buttons ssssssseeeeene page 15 7 Problem Notification 7 1 Problems during power operation page 16 7 2 Problems during battery operation power Outages page 18 8 Additional Functions 8 1 Self Diagnosis System SDS2. ssssssssssssssss page 20 8 2 Sleep MOJE p page 20 8 3 Battery life and replacement sss page 20 9 Technical Data for control unit 25 25 55 nr etre neret ens page 21 10 Inspection and Maintenance 10 1 Inspection mM page 22 10 2 Maintenance uci iacere c b nacio Fe b ce HER LE P cci Fra aS page 22 10 3 Operational test ssssssssssssesseeeeeeneeneee nennen page 23 10 4 Testing the optical probe page 23 11 Replacement Parts 1 uoecsencaiease er crier Ces e Pa iba bia Lebe Fla ka ia Cea e Fia Lebe ia Cuba o Dg page 24 12 Warranty 3 1 11 soigne eiecit edu ru Flea din conti cna c Fla kn vna six Fla Rin a ca Fa RR epi page 25 ERR ix KESSEL Everything for drainage 1 Safety instructions Dear customer Before placing the KESSEL Staufix FKA in service please carefully read and fol low this Installation and User s Manual The information provided in this manual is valuable and will help provide years of safe and reliable service of the KESSEL Staufix FKA backwater valve Upon receipt of the Staufix FKA please check to make sure that it has been delivered undamaged In the case that the Staufix FKA has been damaged during delivery please follow the warranty instructions in Chapter 12 Important Always unplug the Staufix FKA before
3. Illus 8 pierced gasket and the cable for the optical probe through the right pierced gasket and into the control unit making sure to pull only y Illus 7 enough cable into the control unit to make Cover screws x4 Mounting screws x4 the necessary connections Secure the ca Hinges x2 Plastic wall plugs x4 bles to the control unit box as seen in Illus 8 Connection diagram amp 9 volt batteries x2 9 by tightening the plastic hand bolts Ric ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 4 Electrical connections Illus 9 To connect the wires firmly insert a small screwdriver into the upper opening of each jack and push up as seen in Illustration 10 This opens the terminal below Insert the lead of the corresponding wire into the lower opening of the jack and release the screwdriver This will connect the wire Now connect the wires of the motor and the optical probe to their respective terminals as seen in Illustration 10 The three wires for the motor are labelled 1 2 and 3 and should be connected to the corresponding numbered wire jacks on the jacks marked MOTOR The three wires for the optical probe are also labelled 1 2 and 3 and Illus 4 3 Installing the motor Remove the four white plastic protectors from the motor screw holes on the cover of the Staufix FKA Make sure the black lever on th
4. the test remove the calibration funnel and extension tube by hand and with a large screwdriver firmly replace the plastic plug Re open the manual closure lever by hand to the open vertical position and re open the motorized flap by pressing the CLOSED TEST FLAP button on the control unit 10 4 Testing the optical probe Please see Illustration 19 Unscrew the two screws on the optical probe and remove the optical probe Immerse the lens of the optical probe in a glass of water The motorized flap should begin to close as well as the visual and audible alarms sounding once the motorized flap is fully closed As soon as the optical probe is removed from the water the motorized flap should re open and the visual and audible alarms should stop Ifthe optical lens is dirty it should be cleaned with a clean soft cloth or tissue When finished re insert the optical probe and tighten the two screws Illus 19 23 KESSEL Everything for drainage ik 11 Replacement Parts Description Order Number FKA Motor limited submersibility IP 68 80075 Signalling device with auxiliary connection 80072 Option 7 USA Audible signalling device with extension cable 33 feet 20161 Audible signalling device with extension cable 66 feet 20162 Option 6 USA FKA cover with manual closure lever 80026 FKA motorized flap with large rubber seal 800
5. are properly connected and in working order It will also perform a flap closure check by closing and opening the motorized flap if initially in the open position or by opening the motorized flap if initially in the closed position If the entire system has been installed correctly the green POWER LED on the control unit will turn on and remain on The Staufix FKA is now ready for operation When the system is ready for operation make sure that the red manual closure lever for the backwater flap is in the FLAP OPEN FREE HANGING or the FLAP OPEN OUT OF FLOW position If itis not open it with the red manual closure lever Also make sure that the the motorized flap is in the FLAP OPEN OUT OF FLOW position If it is not press the CLOSED TEST FLAP button which will open the mo torized flap To check if the system is functioning properly perform the steps in Chapter 10 3 and 10 4 13 ix KESSEL Everything for drainage 6 Operation 6 1 Examples of operation LED LED Color Power Operation Battery Operation System Functioning POWER green On Off ALARM orange Off flashes BACKWATER red Off Off CLOSED TEST FLAP orange Off Off Flap closing backwater POWER green On Off ALARM orange On Off BACKWATER red flashes Off CLOSED a ee cee TESTFLAP orange flashes flashes Flap closed backwater POWER green On Off ALARM orange On Off BACKWATER red flashes Off CLOSE
6. be both set in the FLAP LOCKED CLO SED position which will completely shut both backwater flaps and not allow flow in either direction The red manual closure ac KESSEL Everything for drainage lever can also be set in the FLAP OPEN F R E E HANGING position lever is vertical and the motorized backwater lever in the FLAP OPEN OUT OF FLOW position which allows plumbing fixtures to be drained through the valve and also provides protection against backwater because the manual backwater flap is in a closed but free hanging position The red manual closure lever and the motorized backwater flap lever can also both be set in the FLAP OPEN OUT OF FLOW position by releasing the flexible tab in the middle of the red manual closure lever from the tab stop and pulling the lever all the way back until it goes no further beyond vertical At this setting the manual backwater flap is completely open and will allow plumbing fixtures to be drained through the valve 2 4 Upgradability The KESSEL Staufix FKA can be easily up graded to the KESSEL Pumpfix F electronic backwater valve with optical probe intregrated sewage pump and control unit North American Option 8 please specify pipe size European Order Number 28079 for 3 inch pipe Order Number 28080 for 4 inch pipe or Order Number 28081 for 6 inch pipe ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 3 Installation Please note The drainage pi
7. 31 FKA motorized flap housing with large rubber seal 80032 Manual closure backwater flap with housing 80036 Test funnel 70214 Seal for FKA cover with manual closure lever 70202 Inner large seal for motorized flap 70230 Outer thin seal for motorized flap housing 70240 Outer seal for manual closure backwater flap housing 70157 Seal for manual closure backwater flap flat seal 70156 9 Volt battery x1 197 081 _ ar KESSEL 2 Everything for drainage This product is warranteed to be free of defects in material and workmanship This warranty is for a period of six 6 months and begins with the date of purchase This warranty is only valid on material and workmanship that upon the manufacturer s inspection is deemed to be the fault of the manufacturer Warranty claims shall be submitted to the manufacturer in writing In cases where the manufacturer is found to be at fault the manufacturer shall have the option of repairing or replacing the defective item The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any labor or shipping charges or any loss injury or damages whatsoever including incidental or consequential damages 25 ac KESSEL Everything for drainage ar KESSEL Everything for dra 26 27 ac KESSEL Everything for dra Everything for Drainage Solutions from a single source gt Backwater valves and cleanouts gt Polymer and cast i
8. D TEST FLAP orange On Off AUDIBLE ALARM beeping fast beeping 2 seconds ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 6 Operation 6 2 Control unit function buttons ALARM button The audible alarm can be acknowledged and turned off by pressing the ALARM button This will also turn off the ALARM LED The audible alarm is only re activated the next time backwater occurs CLOSED TEST FLAP button This test button is used to operate the motorized backwater flap for maintenance or testing purposes The flap can be closed by pressing the button and opened by pres sing the button again The CLOSED TEST FLAP LED will blink as the motorized flap is closing or opening and remain on once the flap is closed An audible alarm will also sound once the flap has been closed by means of the button A different audible alarm sounds when the flap has closed because of backwater Please note that if the motorized flap is closed using the CLOSED TEST FLAP button it will not reopen automatically The button must be pressed again to open the motorized flap It is important to always check that the motorized flap is in the FLAP OPEN OUT OF FLOW position after maintenance or testing has been completed In order to conserve battery power the Staufix FKA will not allow the user to close the motorized flap for maintenance or testing purposes while it is in battery back up mode Only the pres
9. INSTALLATION AND USER S MANUAL The installation and service of this unit should be carried out by a licensed professional servicer Company Telephone No KESSEL Staufix FKA Backwater Valve WIKESSELI GmbH DIN 19578 Double flap backwater valve with motorized flap and manual closure lever ue de me l E 3 Kontormitats zertifikat vues ar V nach oS 3 F 4 Optical probe for backwater detection For sewage and greywater Control unit with SDS Self Diagnosis System Automatic closure during backwater Simple access for maintenance Simple installation of replacement parts Rotatable tiltable and vertically adjustable cover 1 5 ton load class Also available for exposed suspended pipe Upgradable to Pumpfix F backwater valve with in tegrated sewage pump Subject to technical amendments Rev 06 2000 HG ac KESSEL Everything for drainage Sach Nr 010 180 Table of Contents 1 Safety Instructions 2o tne tret enne treten nre tnnt innere nnns page 4 2 General 2 1 Areas of application sse page 5 2 2 Staufix9 FKA description page 5 2 3 When to install the Staufix9 FKA page 5 2 4 Upgrada bility tei sais siete 22 2 3 cct erinnern cota nies ined cri page 6 3 Installation 3 1 Installation in a concrete slab floor page 7 3 2 Deep installation in a concrete slab floor
10. ctronic backwater valve consists of Be a body with motorized and manually operated backwater flaps Be a motor IP68 limited submersibility to operate the motorized flap B an optical probe IP 68 submersibility limited B gt a splash proof control unit 120V 60Hz or 230V 50 Hz with back up batteries two 9 volts for operation of the Staufix FKA for up to 10 hours after power failures p gt Installation and User s Manual gt Funnel for watertight test 2 3 When to install the Staufix FKA If the Staufix FKA is being installed during the construction phase only the body of the valve and cover should be installed the motor optical probe and control unit should not be installed or connnected Chapter 3 During this time make sure to store the electrical components in a clean and dry place When the construction phase is over the motor and optical probe should be installed in the cover of the valve the control unit mounted on a nearby wall and all necessary electrical connections made This will help prevent damage to the mechanical and electrical equipment of the Staufix FKA during the construction phase During the construction phase the two closure levers of the Staufix FKA can be manually set in three different positions to provide different protection options before all the electrical connections to the Staufix FKA are made The red manual closure lever and the motorized backwater flap lever can
11. e cover of the Staufix FKA for the motorized flap is in the FLAP LOCKED CLOSED position If it is not close it by hand Place the motor over the four screw holes on the Staufix FKA cover and also should be connected to the corresponding numbered wire jacks on the jacks marked SONDE lllus 11 KESSEL Everything for drainage ik 4 Electrical connections make sure that the drive shaft of the motor fits into the drive shaft slot on the black lever as seen in Illustration 11 Secure the motor firmly with the four included screws 4 4 Installing the optical probe To install the optical probe into the Staufix FKA simply remove the small purple plug from the cover of the Staufix FKA by unscrewing the two screws Now insert the probe and tighten with the same two screws Illus 12 as seen in Illustration 12 The optical probe is designed so that it can only be in stalled the proper way 4 5 Audible signalling device with extension cable An optional audible signalling device with extension cable North American Option 6 European Product Number 20162 can be connected if it is required that the audible warning signal be located in other areas of the building 4 6 Signalling device with auxiliary connection An optional additional circuit board with an auxiliary connection North American Option Eu
12. e outside of both of the support brackets and also apply grease in the body of the valve where the support brackets are seated b Replace both backwater flaps along with their support brackets in their appropriate slots c Replace the cover Retighten the six bolts in a crosswise pat tern to a torque of 6 Ibf ft Nm d Now carry out a operational and optical probe check as described in section 10 3 and 10 4 ik KESSEL Everything for drainage 22 10 Inspection and Maintenance 10 3 Operational Check According to DIN 19578 Please see Illustration 18 Close the motorized flap 7 using the CLOSED TEST FLAP button and also close the manual flap by hand using the manual flap closure lever 6 Remove the 1 2 inch plug 1 from the cover of the Staufix FKA with a large screwdriver and by hand screw on the funnel 2 with its extension if available 3 not included Now pour water into the funnel until a level of 100 cm 1 meter is reached Over the next ten minutes observe the water level in the funnel and refill if necessary keeping track of how much water is needed to keep the water level constant If after ten minutes the amount of water needed to keep the water level constant at 100 cm is less than 500 cubic centimeters 1 2 liter approx 1 2 quart the backwater valve is considered to be water tight This is a performance test Illus 18 used by the German Industry Norm After
13. ed while the motorized flap is in operation IK KESSEL Everything for drainage The upper two LEDs During initialization Disconnect Staufix FKA from power The optical probe and its connec POWER and ALARM and optical probe cables not source disconnect 9 volt batteries in tions are checked by the control unit the lower two LEDs properly connected control unit Inspect the optical probe every 60 seconds BACKWATER and polarity reversed or and all cables Install new optical probe CLOSED TEST FLAP optical probe is damaged if necessary Reconnect batteries blink alternatingly every two During operation optical close the cover and tighten the cover seconds and audible alarm probe leads faulty screws of the control unit and then plug sounds in control unit SSS Se 7 Problem notification Notification CLOSED TEST FLAP LED blinks every 2 seconds and audible alarm sounds motorized flap in the open position Problem Motorized flap cannot close completely during initialization or testing In this case the motorized flap is being obstructed by an object Solution Disconnect Staufix FKA from power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA re move the obstruction Reconnect batteries close the cover and tigh ten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in con
14. ence of backwater will close the motorized flap while the Staufix FKA is in battery backup mode During battery backup backflow is displayed by an audible peep No LEDs are lit 15 ac KESSEL Everything for drainage 7 Problem notification If problems occur during initialization and operation the Staufix FKA s control unit will detect diagnose and display the problem using the LEDs and audible alarms from the control unit 7 1 Problems during power operation Notification POWER LED blinks and audible alarms sounds Problem 9 volt batteries in control unit not connected or low on power Batteries missing or faulty Solution Disconnect Staufix FKA from power sour ce connect or replace batteries Please dispose of old batteries properly Close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit Tips Ifthe batteries have not been connected the system will have to be re initialized Disconnect the Staufix FKA from its power source wait 10 seconds connect the two 9 volt batteries and plug the Staufix FKA back in for re initialization All four LEDs blink simultaneously and audible alarm sounds During initialization motor cables not properly connec ted polarity reversed or motor is damaged During operation motor control leads faulty Disconnect Staufix FKA from power source di sconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit In
15. ension section is needed make sure not to install the Pumpfix9 F so deep that access to the valve for inspection and maintenance is hindered IK KESSEL Everything for drainage 3 Installation 3 3 Installation subject to groundwater There are certain circumstances where the upward force of groundwater can penetrate through slab installed fixtures and cause moisture problems The KESSEL Staufix FKA provides protection against the upward force of groundwater by including the water barrier North American Option 5 European Product Number 83019 rubber barrier and 83018 flange during installation This barrier is simply placed between the body of the Staufix FKA and the flange which is then bolted tight with the included bolts as shown in Illustration 6 3 4 Installation in an exposed suspended pipe North American Product Numbers 65033 65034 and 65036 European Product Numbers 83100 83125 and 83150 The Staufix FKA backwater valve designed to be installed in an exposed suspended pipe comes equipped with a see thru easily removable protective cover The motor cable and the optical probe cable should be run through their two respective holes in the body of the valve Firmly tighten the 2 nuts to secure the cables ATTENTION Make sure that no cables or other objects impair the movement of the motorized closure lever and the manual closure lever or interfere
16. eries If at time of initialization the batteries hold under 12 5 Volts total power the Staufix FKA will not initialize itself In this case unplug the Staufix FKA control unit from its power source check and replace the batteries if necessary and then reconnect the control unit to its power source The estimated life of new batteries is four years Batteries certified for use with the KESSEL Staufix FKA are Duracell 9 Volt Type MN 1604 6LR61 Requirement 2 If discarding batteries please do so properly ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 20 9 Technical Data for control unit Voltage 120 Volt AC USA model 230 Volt AC European Model Frequency 60 Hz USA model 50 Hz European Model Signalling device with auxiliary connection 42 Volt DC 0 5 A Operating temperature range 32 deg F 104 def F 0 C 40 C Splash protection rating IP 54 Splash proof Motor cable check cycle Checked each time motor is operated Optical probe cable check cycle Continuously during power operation Every 60 sec during battery operation Optical probe check cycle Continuously during power operation Every 2 sec during battery operation Battery condition check cycle Every 300 sec Motor closing time 30 seconds SSS ed ac KESSEL Everything for drainage 10 Inspection and Maintenance 10 1 Inspection The Staufix FKA should be inspected every month by the operator or a person authori
17. he blockage must be removed Pressing the CLOSED TEST FLAP button will re open the flap and stop the audible alarm It is now important to disconnect the Staufix FKA from the power source and to disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA remove the obstruction and re start the system 17 ac KESSEL Everything for drainage 7 Problem notification 7 2 Problems during battery operation power outages Notification ALARM LED blinks every two seconds Problem Staufix FKA is in battery back up mode not receiving outlet power Solution Check power source and restore main power if possible Tips The Staufix FKA will remain opera tional for approximately 10 hours on battery back up After this time period the Staufix FKA will go into sleep mode see Chapter 7 2 Additional Functions All LEDs blink simultaneously every 2 seconds and audible alarm sounds During initialization motor cables not properly connected polarity reversed or motor is damaged During operation motor control leads faulty Disconnect Staufix FKA from power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Inspect the motor and all cables Install new motor if necessary Reconnect batteries close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit During battery operation motor problems are only detect
18. inspection or maintenance Use caution during installation inspection maintenance use and repair of this product Do not manually move the black motor lever on the cover of the Staufix9 FKA while the motor is installed as this can damage the motor This black motor lever can be manually moved if the motor has been removed The Staufix9 FKA is not to be installed in an area which is or could be subject to explosion The Staufix FKA uses electricity and moving mechanical parts Not following the Installation and User s Manual could result in bodily injury or a fatal accident If at any time the electrical cables or any other part of the Staufix FKA is damaged the backwater valve should in no way be placed into operation Do not inspect or maintain the Staufix9 FKA during times of backwater or during times of risk of backwater heavy rain flooding The backwater flaps motorized lever and the manual closure lever must always have full range of motion KESSEL recommends that a maintenance contract be signed with a licensed profes sional servicer ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 2 1 Areas of application The Staufix FKA is designed to be installed in a downward sloped continous run drainage pipe In this application the Staufix FKA will provide through drainage during normal conditions and protection against backwater during times of backwater 2 2 Staufix FKA description The Staufix FKA ele
19. m power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA remove the obstruction Reconnect batteries close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit POWER and ALARM LEDs are on BACKWATER and CLOSED TEST FLAP LEDs blink alternatingly and audible alarm sounds Motorized flap cannot close completely during times of backwater In this case the motorized flap is being obstructed by an object Close manual closure lever to protect against backwater Wait for backwater to subside then disconnect Staufix FKA from power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA remove the obstruction Reconnect batteries close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit Tips When the motorized flap cannot close completely due to an obstruction the control unit makes three attempts to close the motorized flap in an attempt to dislodge the obstruction If it succeeds in dislodging the object the Staufix9 FKA returns to normal operation If the obstruction remains in place an alarm will sound to notify the user of the blockage which could subject the building to backwater risk Pressing the ALARM button will not turn off the audible alarm The audible alarm continues to sound to make sure that the user realizes that t
20. pe to which the Staufix FKA is connected is installed at the slope requi red by the local governing code It is recom mended that all plumbing fixtures above the backwater level be connected downstream of the Staufix FKA since these fixtures do not need to be protected against backwater Only fixtures below the backwater level should be plumbed through the Staufix FKA 3 1 Installation in a concrete slab floor North American Product Numbers 65023 65024 and 65026 European Product Numbers 83100 S or X 83125 S or X and 83150 S or X The body of the Staufix FKA should be installed level as shown in Illustration 1 The electrical cables connecting the Staufix FKA to the control unit should be run through a1 5inch Schedule 40 DWV pipe DN 50 as shown in Illustration 2 5 Grease and in stall the included rubber gasket between the Staufix FKA body and the access chamber as shown in Illustration 3 As seen in Illustration 4 the access chamber of the Staufix FKA body is completely adjustable This access chamber can be raised or lowered to meet floor heights tilted laterally to meet grades in the floor and rotated to match floor patterns 3 2 Deep installation in a concrete slab floor For deep installation depths use extension section North American Option 4 European Product Number 83070 adds 7 inches 180mm If installing an extension section make sure to grease the rubber gasket If more than one ext
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22. ropean Product Number 80072 can be installed to allow the Staufix9 FKA to be connected to a warning beacon audible alarm or a building s central control system The additional circuit board is plugged into the mother board inside the control unit and fastened with the 4 provided screws as seen in Illustration 13 4 7 Shortening the cables The cables from the control unit to the Staufix FKA can be shortened if necessary However please insure that there is always enough cable so that the Staufix FKA motor and cover can be removed for inspection and maintenance NOTE VDE 0100 VDE 01107 IEC guidelines or regulations issued by local power companies must always be followed Also the control unit must not be installed in areas where there is an explosion risk KESSEL Everything for drainage 5 Initializing the system While the control unit is unplugged connect the two supplied 9 volt batteries which are already located inside the control unit Close the cover of the control unit and tigh ten the four screws Plug in the control unit to a proper power supply The control unit will perform a basic systems check This is indicated by the CLOSED TEST FLAP light which will begin to blink about 15 se conds after either the two batteries are connected or the control unit is plugged in D u r i n g initialization the system checks the batteries the optical probe and the motor connections to confirm that they
23. spect the motor and all cables to make sure they are in working order and properly installed Repla ce motor if necessary Reconnect batteries close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit Install motor and cables carefully to prevent incorrect connections and polarity problems The upper two LEDs POWER and ALARM and the lower two LEDs BACKWATER and CLOSED TEST FLAP blink alternatingly and audible alarm sounds During initialization optical probe cables not properly connected polarity reversed or optical probe is damaged During operation optical probe leads faulty Disconnect Staufix FKA from power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Inspect the optical probe and all cables or install new optical probe if necessary Reconnect batte ries close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit The optical probe and its connec tions are checked by the control unit every 2 seconds KESSEL Everything for drainage IK 7 Problem notification Notification POWER and ALARM LEDs are on the CLOSED TEST FLAP LED blinks and audible alarm sounds Problem Motorized flap cannot close completely during initialization or testing In this case the motorized flap is being obstructed by an object Solution Disconnect Staufix FKA fro
24. trol unit When the motorized flap cannot close completely due to an obstruction the control unit makes three attempts to close the motorized flap in an attempt to dislodge the obstruction obstruction remains in place an alarm will sound to notify the user of the blockage which CLOSED TEST FLAP LED blinks every 2 seconds and audible alarm sounds motorized flap in the closed position or between open and closed Motorized flap cannot close completely during times of backwater due to an obstruction Close manual closure lever Wait for backwater to subside then disconnect Staufix FKA from power source disconnect 9 volt batteries in control unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA remove the obstruc tion Close the cover and tighten the cover screws of the control unit and then plug in control unit Make sure to reopen the manual closure lever after backwater has subsided could subject the building to backwater risk the audible alarm The audible alarm continues to sound to make sure that the user realizes that the blockage must be removed Shut the ter to subside Disconnect Staufix FKA from the power source and disconnect 9 volt batte start the system Tips If it succeeds in dislodging the object the Staufix FKA returns to normal operation If the Pressing the ALARM button will not turn off manual closure lever and wait for the backwa ries in con
25. trol unit Remove the cover of the Staufix FKA remove the obstruction and re 19 ix KESSEL Everything for drainage 8 Additional Functions 8 1 Self Diagnosis System SDS The Staufix FKA control unit is equipped with SDS This system automatically tests the motor and the motorized flap once every week During this test the motorized flap will close once check to see that it can make a complete water tight seal and then re open If faults or an obstruction in the valve is detected during this test the problems will be indicated on the control unit and can be corrected by following the instructions in Chapter 7 8 2 Sleep mode The Staufix FKA can operate on battery backup power for approximately 10 hours after which it will automatically go into sleep mode This is a backwater protection precaution when outlet power is no longer available and battery power is low When the Staufix FKA goes into sleep mode it will shut the motorized flap until power is restored to the unit During this time there will be no audible or visual warnings unless the system is equipped with the signalling device with auxiliary connection in which case this System will still receive a signal When power is returned to the Staufix FKA it will return to normal operation 8 3 Battery life and replacement While the Staufix FKA is connected to a suitable power supply the unit continuously checks the condition of the two batt
26. with the operation inspection or maintenance of the valve Illus 6 Rubber barrier v 83019 ar KESSEL Everything for drainage 3 Installation 3 5 Installation Example Cellar drain washing machines Staufix FKA sinks bathtubs toilets Flange Motorized backwater flap Manual closure lever Power and probe cables Motor Control unit B e 7710777979977 oe ees p o d L UU mT URS 2t 1 5 tons J cm O 10 20 30 40 50 ac KESSEL Everything for drainage 4 Electrical connections 4 1 Wall mounting of the control unit 4 2 Cable connections As always make sure the control unit is disconnected from the power supply before opening the cover An electrical connection plan is located on Unscrew the four screws located in each corner of the front of the control unit and open the inside of the control unit cover the cover In each corner of the inside of the control unit will be four holes for mounting Open and pierce the two middle gaskets on the control unit to the wall as seen in Illusration 7 Included with the control unit are 4 the bottom of the control panel as seen in mounting screws Illustration 8 Push the nut and hand bolt 4 plastic wall onto each cable as seen in Illustration 9 plugs and a Insertthe cable for the motor through the left drilling template which is printed on the cardboard control unit box
27. zed to do so The control unit and valve should be visually inspected and the motorized flap should be closed and re opened by pressing the CLOSED TEST FLAP button on the control unit The manual flap closure lever should also be closed and opened by hand several times to make sure that it is in proper working order When the monthly inspection is completed make sure that both the motorized and manual backwater flaps are both in the open position so that wastewater can drain normally through the valve 10 2 Maintenance The Staufix FKA must be inspected every six months by a licensed professional servicer as shown in Illus 15 19 It is important not to drain any plumbing fixtures connected to the Staufix FKA during this inspection and also not to perform this inspection during times of potential backwater heavy rain flooding BUM ZA A I P a Close the motorized flap using the CLOSED TEST FLAP button and also close the manual flap by hand using the manual flap closure lever b Unscrew the six nuts on the cover of the valve c Remove the cover being careful not to pull on the cables connected to the control unit Apply grease to all seals and to curved interior of motorized flap grip a Remove both backwater flaps along with their housings b Clean all parts c Check condition of all rubber seals a Apply grease to the rubber seal on th
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