Component

Description

Solenoid Valve Block,

Water

P000571A

Product No. 1763456-81

1763456-82
1763456-83

Printed Apr 2005

Book No. 1818006-02 V6

Marine & Diesel Equipment

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 Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.

Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.

P000272A
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.

A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

under divider 1.
Contents

1 Function Description 1

1.1 Application 1

1.2 Design 1

1.3 Working Principle 2

2 Fault Finding 3

3 Maintenance 5

3.1 Periodic Maintenance 5

3.2 Disassembly and Cleaning 6

3.3 Replacing a
Constant Flow Valve 6

4 Technical Data 7

4.1 Specification 7

4.2 Dimensions 8

5 Spare Parts 9

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1 Function Description

1.1 Application
The solenoid valve block supplies water for
different functions in a separation system. The
water supply is opened and closed by the
control unit.

1.2 Design
The valve block consists of three solenoid
valves assembled together in a block with
hose connections for each valve outlet.

The valves (3) have a common water supply

channel which is connected to a high pressure
water supply (A) via a strainer (4). A vacuum
breaker (2) protects the supply line from under
pressure.

The outlet flow of each of the valves is

P000171A
controlled by a constant flow valve mounted
in the valve outlet. A non-return valve is
1. Solenoid valve
attached to the constant flow valve. 2. Vacuum breaker
3. Valves, including constant flow valves
4. Strainer
5. Manual valve operation lever
6. AC solenoid indicator
A Water inlet, high pressure

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P000627A
A plate mounted on the valve block shows the
valve functions. There is also an indicator (6)
for each valve which rotates when the
solenoid is energized, i.e. the valve is open.

All valves can be opened and closed manually

by pushing and turning the lever (5).

P000521A
Vertical position: Automatic operation
Horizontal position: Manually opened valve

1.3 Working Principle

When a solenoid is energized, it pulls the
valve diaphragm up and lets water out through
the valve outlet. The indicator (6) rotates. The
flow of the outgoing water is determined by
the constant flow valve (3) and is kept
constant even at large variations in water
supply pressure.

When the control unit switches off the voltage

to the solenoid, the diaphragm goes down and
closes the valve outlet. The AC indicator (6)
stops rotating.
The vacuum breaker (2) lets air in if the
pressure in the supply line is lower than
outside. This is to prevent water being sucked
in from the valve outlet and polluting the
supply water line.

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2 Fault Finding

Fault Probable cause Remedy

Insufficient water Valves in supply line closed or partly Check the supply line and open the valves.
flow closed.

Clogged strainer. Remove and clean the strainer.

Excessive water Damaged (or missing) constant flow valve. Replace constant flow valve.
flow

Leakage Broken diaphragm or sticking parts. Disassemble and clean. Replace worn parts
Dirt affecting the solenoid parts. from spare parts kit and re-assemble.

Noise Unsatisfactory movement of solenoid core Disassemble, clean and re-assemble.

due to dirt.

Valve does not Sticking of solenoid core due to dirt. Disassemble, clean and re-assemble.
open
Open circuit due to loose connections or Examine the electrical system and correct the
blown fuses fault.

Low voltage (less than 85% of name plate Examine the power supply to the solenoid
rating). valve and correct the fault.

Coil burned-out (too high voltage). Replace the coil. Examine the power supply
and correct the fault.

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3 Maintenance

3.1 Periodic Maintenance

• Clean the strainer regularly for trouble-
free operation.

DANGER

Disintegration
hazard

If the strainer is clogged, water is not

supplied to the separator bowl for
conditioning of the sludge. This can
lead to breakdown and fatal injury.

• Disassemble and clean the solenoid valve

at regular service intervals or when
required, see below.

• Measure the water flows occasionally to

check if the constant flow valves are worn.
(Manually open the valve for e.g. one
minute and measure the amount of water
flowing out. See the spare parts list for
flow values.)

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3 Maintenance Solenoid Valve Block, Water

3.2 Disassembly and

Cleaning

NOTE

Switch off electrical power and

depressurize the valve block before
disassembly.

• Make sure the lever for manual operation

is in the vertical position. Otherwise the
diaphragm spring could be damaged.

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• Take care not to drop and lose the core
spring when removing the core/diaphragm
subassembly.

• Place the core spring with its wide end

first into the core when assembling the
solenoid. The closed end should protrude
from top of the core.

• Make sure the O- rings are properly placed

in their grooves before assembly.

3.3 Replacing a Constant

Flow Valve
• Lubricate the O-rings with silicon grease.

• Place the constant flow valve in the

housing without the use of any tool. Make
sure the valve is inserted in the correct
position, with the attached non-return
valve downwards.

• Apply Loctite 542 on the hose nipple

before fitting it.

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4 Technical Data

4.1 Specification
Media Fresh water, max. 10°dH
Media temperature Max. 85°C
Water pressure 150 – 700 kPa (1.5 – 7 bar)
Ambient temperature Max. 75 °C
Cable connection Pg11 (for cable Ø 9 – Ø 11)
Material
Body/bonnet Brass
Electrical data
Supply voltage 48 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Holding: 23 VA
Inrush: 45 VA
Enclosure IP 65
Mounting style Upright
Ref. 1763456 Rev.4

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4.2 Dimensions

X002141A

Ref. 1763450 Rev.5

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5 Spare Parts

G005474A
Item Qty Article No. Description Remarks
1 1 1762826-01 Solenoid valve

1763460-04 Spare parts kit, including: Recommended for 3 years of

operation
1 1762691-01 Core/diaphragm, core spring,
gaskets, O-ring, pin, spring

1 1763460-03 Spare parts kit, including:

2b 1 Vacuum breaker
2d 2 O-ring
2e 2 Washer

1 1 1762826-01 Solenoid valve

3 1 1762894-82 Constant flow valve, 2.8 l/m FOPX 611

1762894-83 Constant flow valve, 5.5 l/m MMPX and FOPX 614

4 1 1762894-85 Constant flow valve, 18.0 l/m

5 1 1762894-80 Constant flow valve, 0.9 l/m MMPX

1762894-87 Constant flow valve, 8.0 l/m FOPX 611/614

6 1 1763444-01 AC solenoid indicator

7 1 1763907-01 Strainer insert

8 1 1763907-02 O-ring

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