Operating instructions for oily water separator system SKIT/S DEB-SPS 1.8 5.

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Operating instructions
Oily water separator SKIT/S-DEB
acc. to IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49)

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Table of contents
1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Risk potential of the oily water separator system ..................................................................4
1.2 Safety information and tips ...................................................................................................4
1.3 Proper use ...........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Emissions ............................................................................................................................4
1.5 Sources of danger ................................................................................................................5
1.6 Safety measures at the point of installation...........................................................................5
2 Important technical information ..................................................................................................5
2.1 Important contact information: ..............................................................................................6
3 Important general information.....................................................................................................7
3.1 Excerpt from the IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49).................................................................7
3.2 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I .......................................................................................................7
3.3 Regulation 16(5) ..................................................................................................................7
3.4 MEPC.107(49) .....................................................................................................................8
3.5 Equipment requirements ......................................................................................................8
3.6 Installation requirements ......................................................................................................9
3.7 Instructions ..........................................................................................................................9
3.8 Training................................................................................................................................9
3.9 Applicability..........................................................................................................................9
3.10 Separation-friendly cleaning agents......................................................................................9
3.11 Type test..............................................................................................................................9
4 Process description of RWO bilge water oil separator type SIKT/S DEB................................ 10
4.1 Oil water separation ........................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Adsorber bypass ................................................................................................................ 10
4.3 Flushing ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Bilge alarm monitor OMD ................................................................................................... 12
5 Operation of the system ............................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Prior to commissioning ....................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Before putting into operation. ............................................................................................. 14
5.3 Putting SKIT/S-DEB into operation ..................................................................................... 15
5.4 Meaning of the indicators. .................................................................................................. 16
5.5 Check list for putting into operation, Table 4 ....................................................................... 17
6 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Regular inspections............................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Semi-annual inspections .................................................................................................... 19
6.3 Annual inspections ............................................................................................................. 19
7 Optional functions and alarms .................................................................................................. 20
8 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Warning notes.................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Table of faults .................................................................................................................... 20
9 Operating instructions for programmable oil separator control ............................................. 23
9.1 General: ............................................................................................................................. 23
9.2 Elements of the control and display field............................................................................. 23
a) On - Off – Main switch................................................................................................... 23
b) Hand – 0 – Auto – Switch .............................................................................................. 23
c) Position "Hand" ............................................................................................................. 23
d) Position "Zero" .............................................................................................................. 23
e) Position "Automatic" ...................................................................................................... 23
f) On - Off – Switch electric heater (optional)..................................................................... 23
9.3 LEDs.................................................................................................................................. 23
a) White LED (Power)........................................................................................................ 23
b) Red LED (Failure) ......................................................................................................... 23
c) Red/orange/green LED (Status) .................................................................................... 23
d) Green LED (Bilge level) ................................................................................................. 23
9.4 Buttons .............................................................................................................................. 23
a) ESC button ................................................................................................................... 23
b) - button, +button ............................................................................................................ 24
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c) Enter button .................................................................................................................. 24

9.5 LCD ................................................................................................................................... 24
9.6 Menu structure ................................................................................................................... 25
a) Start message ............................................................................................................... 25
b) Operation mode ............................................................................................................ 25
c) Displays triggered by menu control ................................................................................ 27
d) Language selection ....................................................................................................... 28
e) Notes on the input image: .............................................................................................. 28
f) Notes on the output image:............................................................................................ 28
g) Branching to the user settings ....................................................................................... 29
h) Changing user settings.................................................................................................. 30
9.7 Control functions ................................................................................................................ 31
a) Oil detection and oil discharge....................................................................................... 31
b) Additional control functions............................................................................................ 31
c) Alarms .......................................................................................................................... 33
d) System status message ................................................................................................ 33
10 Copyright notice ........................................................................................................................ 33
11 Spare parts................................................................................................................................. 34
11.1 Item numbers and spare part lists....................................................................................... 34
11.1.1 For coalescer stage incl. lines to the adsorber: ...................................................... 34
11.1.2 For adsorber stage................................................................................................ 35
11.2 List of spare parts for micro processor oil separator control ................................................ 36
11.3 Item numbers and article numbers of all spare parts of the first oil separator stage ............. 37
11.4 Item No. and article No. of all spare parts for valves and fittings ......................................... 38
11.5 Item-No. and article No. of all spare parts for monitor and automatic recirculation ............... 39
11.6 Item-No. and article No. of all spare parts for adsorber ....................................................... 40
12 Drawings .................................................................................................................................... 41
12.1 Adsorber (second stage) .................................................................................................... 41
12.2 Piston valve item 4; item 5 + item 15 at the SKIT S DEB 0.1 ... 5.0 m3/h ............................. 42
12.3 Piston valve item 4 / item 5 at the SKIT S DEB 10 m3/h ...................................................... 43
12.4 Sensor electrode (item 9) ................................................................................................... 44
12.5 3-way piston valve item 23 + item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 0.1 .... 1.0 m3/h............................ 45
12.6 3-way piston valve item 23 and item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 1.5 ....5 m3/h............................ 46
12.7 3-way piston valve item 23 and item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 10 m3/h ................................... 47
12.8 Coalescer (item 34)............................................................................................................ 48
13 Record of the maintenance and repair works........................................................................... 49
14 System drawing ......................................................................................................................... 50
15 Electric diagram ......................................................................................................................... 50
16 PID .............................................................................................................................................. 50

List of tables
Table 1 Type test certificates............................................................................................ 10
Table 2 Process overview ................................................................................................ 12
Table 3 Meaning of the indicators..................................................................................... 16
Table 4 Check list for putting into operation ...................................................................... 18
Table 5 Table of faults...................................................................................................... 20
Table 6a List of item numbers for coalescer stage incl. lines to adsorber ............................ 35
Table 6b List of item numbers, adsorber stage ................................................................... 35
Table 7 Spare parts for control system ............................................................................. 36
Table 8 Spare parts list of the first oil separator stage....................................................... 37
Table 9 Spare parts for valves and fittings ........................................................................ 39
Table 10 Spare parts for bilge alarm monitor and automatic recirculation ........................... 39
Table 11 Spare parts for adsorber...................................................................................... 40
Table 12 Record table for maintenance and repair works. .................................................. 49
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1 Safety

1.1 Risk potential of the oily water separator system

The oily water separator has been subject to a safety inspection and acceptance test. Faulty
installation or improper use can cause danger to
 life and limb of the installation staff,
 the oily water separator and other assets of the ship equipment,
 the efficient functioning of the oily water separator.
All persons involved in installing the electric and hydraulic supply of the oil separator must
 be qualified, and
 comply with these installations instructions.

1.2 Safety information and tips

The following warnings are used in these installation instructions:

Denotes an immediate danger.

Non-observance of this warning
may result in death or severe physical injury.

Danger

Voltage Danger of crushing Danger of tumbling Hot surface

Denotes a potentially dangerous situation.

Non-observance of this warning
could result in death or severe physical injury.

Warning

Denotes a potentially dangerous situation.

Non-observance of this warning
may result in minor physical injuries.
Important

Denotes notes for application and other useful information.

Information

1.3 Proper use

This system must be used according to the regulations by the IMO only for separating dis-
persed or emulsified oil-water-mixtures!

The system and the pump may not be used to pump oil or sludge.
Pollution hazard!

Important

1.4 Emissions
The A-rated equivalent permanent sound pressure level of the oily water separator is below
70 dB(A).

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1.5 Sources of danger

Electrical voltage > 42 V

Direct contact with live parts can lead to severe injury or death.
Before working on electric equipment, interrupt the voltage supply
(main switch off, fuses removed or switched off).
Danger

The oily water separator operates with an eccentric spiral pump. Do

not touch the rotating shaft in the area of the transmission bell
housing / stuffing box packing! Danger of most severe finger injuries.
Warning

The valves item 4, 5 and 15, up to rated width R 1", are closed by
means of a pre-tensioned spring. On dismounting the valve drive, the
spring can eject forcefully and cause injuries.

Warning

The oil separator can be heated by a heater (electrically or e.g. by

steam). In the upper area, temperatures up to approx. 50 degrees
Celsius can occur. Danger of burns.

Caution

1.6 Safety measures at the point of installation

The oily water separator must be erected stable on a flat and firm surface. A tumbling oily wa-
ter separator causes risk of life.

2 Important technical information

The RWO bilge water oil separator type SKIT/S DEB also meets the
requirements of the class notation “Clean Design”. For this purpose
the alarm point are set to: Alarm 2 5ppm (recirculation) and Alarm 1
Information
4ppm (adsorber by-pass) (values in parentheses in the
documentation)
 The oil separator should be installed according to these installation instructions in order to
operate trouble-free. RWO does not accept any responsibility for damages resulting from
improper installation of the system.
 We do not assume any liability for damages due to failure to comply with these installation
instructions and improper use.
 Comply with the connection voltage as indicated on the automatic control system.
 The oily water separator is designed for a water mix temperature between min. + 2°C and
max. 45°C.

The oil-separation pump is designed to operate at a maximum

temperature of 45°C. At temperatures higher than 45°C, excessive
starting torque occurs in the motor due to thermal expansion of the
Important materials of the rotating parts which means that the motor is in danger
of being damaged beyond repair.
 The rotational direction of the pump is "CLOCKWISE" when viewed from the motor.

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Dry running protection for bilge pump is not necessary: During op-
eration of the pump the coalescer stage at suction side of bilge
pump is filled up with water/oil. The bilge water inlet is fitted with a
Information non-return valve which prevents the system from emptying. The
bilge pump take suction direct from coalescer stage, so that dry
running is impossible. The sensor electrode on top measures the oil
level inside the coalescer unit. If there is no oil or/and no water the
alarm device will be activated which stops bilge pump motor auto-
matically and starts deaeration through the oil discharge valve.

During commissioning!
Incorrect sense of rotation causes the pump to run dry and can
destroy the stator by overheating already after a few revolutions.
Important
 Compressed air 6-8 bar and flushing water with (1 bar (max. 1.5 bar)) are required for prop-
er operation of the oily water separator. The water flow pressure should not fall below 0.5
bar.
 The system must be kept free from solid matter.
 Avoid emulsions!
Use separation-friendly cleaning agents. The lower the content of emulsified oil in the bilge
water, the longer the service life of your adsorber elements.
 If the installation point of the system can be subject to frost, the system must be completely
drained after each use or be heated permanently.
 Prior to commissioning clean pipelines and bilge.

2.1 Important contact information:

Department Telephone Fax

Repair and service 49-421-537050 49-421-53705440
Spare part service 49-421-53705228 49-421-53705442
System sale 49-421-53705220 49-421-53705442

Internet
e-mail rwo@veoliawater.com
homepage www.rwo.de
When ordering spare parts, please provide us with the
serial number of the oil separator (see cover page of the
operating instructions or type plate of the oil separator).
IMPORTANT!

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3 Important general information

The IMO Resolution MEPC. 107(49) has come into effect on 18th of July 2004 and refers to
all bilge water separators and 15 ppm alarm devices installed on ships after the 1st of January
2005.
The IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49) describes details for the type test of oil separators and
15 ppm oil content alarm devices. the main difference to the old resolution MEPC.60 (33) lies
in the fact that the new MEPC.107 (49) includes oil in water emulsions. The emulsion is gen-
erated by mixing the different test oils with a specified emulsified chemical substance and an
iron oxide powder under controlled conditions for an hour by means of a centrifugal pump with
high speed. The bilge water oil separator must be capable of separating the emulsion and
precipitate oil residue.
An emulsion is a mixture of two or more components. In this case it includes oil and water.
This mixture contains small oil particles which, however, do not form larger drops or connect
to such. Generating an emulsion requires mechanical energy. This can be achieved by a rota-
ry pump or by higher pressure and turbulent flow speed in a pipe system. In this process, pre-
sent oil drops are divided into many very small oil particles. This type of mechanical emulsion
can easily be separated by means of an efficient coalescer. But if emulsifying chemicals are
present, the oil particles become hydrophobe by means of ionic and anionic tensides on the
oil particle surface. The same micro-electric load of all particles in a stable chemical emulsion
renders agglomeration impossible.
Mechanic emulsions can normally be easily separated by means of a mechanic coalescer.
Stable chemical emulsions can not be separated this way, however.
Stable chemical emulsions can be separated by means of:

 heat treatment in a vaporiser

 chemical processes by using an adequate coagulation agent
 membrane - ultrafiltration which retains the oil molecules
 adsorption by means of suitable materials

3.1 Excerpt from the IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49)

The following contains an excerpts from the IMO Resolution MEPC. 107(49). The excerpts
are quoted in the original language (English).
Revised Guidelines and Specification for Pollution Prevention Equipment for Machinery Space
Bilges of Ships: Background

3.2 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I

The requirements of Annex I of the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from
ships MARPOL 73/78 relating to pollution prevention equipment for ships are set out in regula-
tion 16, which stipulates that shops of 400 gross tonnage and above should be installed with
approved equipment

3.3 Regulation 16(5)

Regulation 16(5) stipulates that the oil content of the 15 ppm Bilge Separators should not ex-
ceed 15 ppm. The 15 ppm Bilge Alarm shall activate to indicate when this level cannot be main-
tained and initiate automatic stop of overboard discharge of oily mixtures where applicable.
3.3.1 15 ppm Bilge Separator;
3.3.2 15 ppm Bilge Alarm
3.3.3 Automatic stopping device

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3.4 MEPC.107(49)
The Resolution MEPC.107(49) supersedes the recommendations contained in Resolution
MEPC.60 (33).

3.5 Equipment requirements

3.5.1 Bilge separator
15 ppm Bilge Separators are considered to be applicable for use in conjunction with oily
bilgewater and ballast water from fuel oil tanks, as these are of a low or medium capacity, and
are conditioned by the need to avoid discharging oil mixtures with an oil content more than 15
ppm of the mixture. It should be understood that a 15 ppm Bilge Separator must be capable of
handling any oily mixtures from the machinery space bilges and be expected to be effective
over the complete range of oils which might be carried on board ship, and deal satisfactorily
with oil of very high relative density, or with a mixture presented to it as an emulsion. Cleansing
agents, emulsifiers, solvents or surfactants used for cleaning purposes may cause the bilge wa-
ter to emulsify. Proper measures should be taken to minimize the presence of these substances
in the bilges of a ship. With the possibility of emulsified bilge water always present the 15 ppm
Bilge Separator must be capable of separating the oil from the emulsion to produce an effluent
with an oil content not exceeding 15 ppm.

3.5.2 Bilge Alarm

The 15 ppm Bilge Alarm should record date, time and alarm status, and operating status of the
15 ppm Bilge Separator. The recording device should also store data for at least eighteen
months and should be able to display or print a protocol for official inspections as required. In
the event the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm is replaced, means should be provided to ensure the data
recorded remains available on board for 18 months (computer unit).
To avoid wilful manipulation of 15 ppm Bilge Alarms, the following items should be included:
1. very access of the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm beyond the essential requirements of paragraph 4.2.8
requires the breaking of a seal and
2. the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm should be so constructed that the alarm is always activated whenev-
er clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes.

3.5.3 Automatic stopping device

The automatic stopping device is a device used, where applicable, to automatically stop any
discharge overboard of oily mixture when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 ppm. The
automatic stopping device should consist of a valve arrangement installed in the effluent outlet
line of the 15 ppm Bilge Separator which automatically diverts the effluent mixture from being
discharged overboard back to the ship's bilges or bilge tank when the oil content of the effluent
exceeds 15 ppm.
The accuracy of the 15 ppm Bilge Alarms should be checked at IOPP (International Oil Pollution
Prevention) Certificate renewal surveys according to the manufacturers instructions. Alternative-
ly the unit (measuring block) may be replaced by a calibrated 15 ppm Bilge Alarm. The calibra-
tion certificate for the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm, certifying date of last calibration check, should be re-
tained onboard for inspection purposes. The accuracy checks can only be done by the manu-
facturer or persons authorized by the manufacturer.

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3.6 Installation requirements

15 ppm Bilge Separator
For future inspection purposes on board
ship, a sampling point should be provided
in a vertical section of the water effluent Fig. 1 outboards
piping as close as is practicable to the 15
Automatic to the bilge
ppm Bilge Separator outlet. Re-circulating Recirculation device for
facilities (manual 3 way valve) should be stopping inspection and port authorities
provided, after and adjacent to the over- device
board outlet of the stopping device to en- to the bilge
able the 15 ppm Bilge Separator system,
15ppm (5ppm)
including the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm and the bilge alarm
automatic stopping device, to be tested Oil separator
with the overboard discharge closed (see
Fig. 1).
The re-circulating facility should be so
configured as to prevent under all operating conditions any by-pass of the oily-water-separator.
15 ppm Bilge Separator should be based in a non-hazardous area.

3.7 Instructions
A vessel fitted with a 15 ppm Bilge Separator should, at all times, have onboard a copy of the
Operating and Maintenance manuals.
All routine and repair maintenance to be recorded, see “Routine and repair maintenance record”
Tabelle in “Operation and maintenance instruction”.

3.8 Training
Ship staff training should include familiarization in the operation and maintenance of the equip-
ment.

3.9 Applicability
These guidelines and Specifications apply:
 to installations fitted to ships, the keel of which are laid or which are at a similar stage of
construction on or after 1 January 2005 and
 to new installations fitted on or after 1 January 2005 to ships, the keel of which were laid or
which were at a similar stage construction before 1 January 2005 in so far as is reasonable
and practicable

3.10 Separation-friendly cleaning agents

Cleaning agents often cause stable emulsions in oil-water mixtures which cannot be separat-
ed by gravity and coalescence. We carried out extensive test runs with different cleaning
agents under conditions that were as close to normal operation as possible. From the vast
range of cleaning agents on the market, we tested some products out of which the following
agents have proven to be relatively suitable for use in our systems:
1. Drewclean 2000, Drew Ameroid Marine Division Ashland Chemical, Inc
2. Tegeral Des Flüssig, Tegee-Chemie GmbH
3. Tegeral Forte, Tegee-Chemie GmbH
4. Carclin Außenreiniger F, Henkel KGaA
5. Carclin Veri, Henkel KGaA

3.11 Type test

The type test for the 15 ppm bilge water oil separator and the 15 ppm alarm monitor has been
carried out successfully and in compliance with the IMO Resolution MEPC. 107 (49) Annex.
Part 1 - Test and performance specifications for type approval of 15 ppm bilge separators
Part 2 - Test and performance specifications for type approval of 15 ppm bilge alarms

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Part 3 - Specifications for environmental testing for type approval of pollution prevention
equipment
Part 4 - Method for the determination of the oil content
Part 5 - Documentation of approval
APPENDIX 1 – Certificate of type approval for 15 ppm bilge separator
APPENDIX 2 – Certificate of type approval for 15 ppm bilge alarm

The following type test certificates are present:

Oil separator Bilge Alarm OMD- Bilge Alarm OMD-
SKIT/S DEB 2005 24
0.1.....10 m3/h
EC-conformity acc. to
Marine Equipment
Directive MED 96/ 98/ EC Module B Module B Module B
as amended by Module D Module F Module F
Directive 2002/75/EC Production Quality
Assurance
National Certificate Germany SBG SBG SBG
National Certificate USA USCG USCG USCG
National Certificate Canada CCG CCG CCG
National Certificate China CCS CCS CCS
National Certificate Croatia CRS
National Certificate Russia RMRS RMRS RMRS
Acceptance Confirmation DNV DNV DNV
Norway
Table 1 Type test certificates

4 Process description of RWO bilge water oil separator type SIKT/S DEB
The RWO bilge water oil separator type SKIT/S DEB meets the requirements of the latest
IMO Resolution MEPC. 107 (49). The function bases on the operation principle of the open
porous coalescer which has already been proven and tested in the oil separator system
SKIT/S. In a second stage, the system breaks up the emulsion and removes the oil from the
emulsion.

4.1 Oil water separation

An eccentric spiral pump (item 14) draws the mixture through the SKIT aquaclean "S-DEB" out
of the bilge. This flow conduction avoids unnecessary additional mixing of oil and water due to
pump turbulences upstream of the gravity oil separator. The 1st stage of the SKIT aquaclean
"S-DEB" comprises much improved rough separation using the different densities of water and
oil. A very open porous coalescer causes, due to its extremely oleophile surface, fine separation
of even the smallest oil drops. This system provides excellent efficiency of the SKIT aquaclean
"S-DEB" oil separator.

4.2 Adsorber bypass

The adsorber bypass is controlled by the bilge alarm monitor OMD (see P&ID).
The adsorption elements remove all types of hydrocarbons from the water. The adsorption
capacity is mainly limited by the amount of hydrocarbons in solution or emulsified in the water,
but larger amounts of dirt particles can also block the adsorber. To increase the adsorber ser-
vice life, avoid heavy emulsions with high oil concentration by using quickly separating clean-
ing agents in the engine room. Emulsions from compressor condensate and cleaner sludge
should be collected separately. If mixed into the bilge water, most of these emulsions are hard
to break and could reduce adsorber lifetime significantly.

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In order to increase the service life of the adsorber cartridges, an automatic adsorber bypass
has been installed. The 15ppm (5ppm) oil alarm monitor checks the water quality periodically
(every 5 minutes for 4 seconds) at the outlet of the first oil separator stage. If the value at this
measuring point is below 14ppm (4ppm), the bypass valve (item 58) guides the cleaned water
directly outboard, bypassing the adsorber. If the value is above 14ppm (4ppm), the adsorber
stage is activated. This process control ensures a significantly increased service life of the ad-
sorber cartridges.
During the short measuring period (4 seconds), the 3-way valve (item 23) guides the cleaned
water back to the bilge / bilge tank for security reasons.
This type of control ensures that only cleaned water with less than 15ppm (5ppm) residual oil
content can get outboard. By factory default, the alarm threshold value 2 is set to 15ppm
(5ppm) and the alarm threshold value 1 to 14ppm (4ppm). Only if the residual oil content of
15ppm (5ppm) is exceeded for at least 2 seconds, an alarm message to the engine control
room is activated. Alarm 1 must be set to a lower value than alarm 2.

In principle, three control states are possible:

a) The measuring point falls below the limit value set for alarm 2 (15ppm (5ppm)) and
the measuring point falls below the limit value set for alarm 1 (14ppm (4ppm)).
Operation without adsorber, cleaned water is guided outboards.
Voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 58). The 3-way valve (item
58) guides the water bypassing the adsorber. Voltage is applied to the 3-way valve (item 57)
which guides measuring water from the measuring point upstream of the adsorber to the oil
alarm monitor OMD. Voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 23). The
3-way valve (item 23) guides the water outboards.
The display of the control system indicates: BETRIEB AUTO
ENTOELEN

b) The measuring point exceeds the limit value set for alarm 1 (14ppm (4ppm)) and the
measuring point falls below the limit value set for alarm 2 (15ppm (5ppm)).
Operation with adsorber, cleaned water is guided outboards.
No voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 58). The 3-way valve (item
58) guides the water through the adsorber. No voltage is applied to the 3-way valve (item 57)
which guides measuring water from the measuring point downstream of the adsorber to the oil
alarm monitor OMD. Voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 23). The
3-way valve (item 23) guides the water outboards.
BETRIEB AUTO
The display of the oil separator control system indicates: ENTOELT MIT ADSORBER

c) The measuring point exceeds the limit value set for alarm 1 (14ppm(4ppm)) and the
measuring point exceeds the limit value set for alarm 2 (15ppm (5ppm)).
Operation with adsorber, cleaned water is guided back to the bilge / bilge water tank.
No voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 58). The 3-way valve (item
58) guides the water through the adsorber. No voltage is applied to the 3-way valve (item 57)
which guides measuring water from the measuring point downstream of the adsorber to the oil
alarm monitor OMD. Voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (item 23). The
3-way valve (item 23) guides the water back to the bilge / bilge water tank.
BETRIEB AUTO
The display of the oil separator control system ENTOELT MIT ADSORBER
still indicates and the oil separator keeps operating.
Additionally an alarm message to the engine control room is activated. On the monitor, two
red LEDs signal that both limit values are exceeded which constitutes an alarm.

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Process overview of the situational and valve states

Monitor OMD Valve Designation Valve state Solenoid valve
item state
a) Oil content less 57 3-way valve in Measuring upstream Voltage
than 14ppm (4ppm) measuring line of adsorber
(limit value 1, facto-
23 3-way valve re- Outboards Voltage
ry default) at the
circulation
measuring point
downstream of 58 3-way valve Bypassing adsorber Voltage
OWS, upstream of bypass
adsorber
b) Oil content amount 57 3-way valve in Measuring Voltage-free
to 14ppm (4ppm) measuring line downstream of adsor-
but less than ber
15ppm (5ppm) (lim-
23 3-way valve re- Outboards Voltage
it value 1 / 2, facto-
circulation
ry default) at the
measuring point 58 3-way valve Passing through ad- Voltage-free
downstream of the bypass sorber
adsorber
During situational mode 57 3-way valve in Measuring upstream Voltage
b), the system checks measuring line of adsorber
periodically every 5
23 3-way valve re- Back to bilge / bilge Voltage-free
minutes the oil content
circulation water tank
at the measuring point
upstream of the ad- 58 3-way valve Passing through ad- Voltage-free
sorber. This only takes bypass sorber
a few seconds.
c) Oil content more 57 3-way valve in Measuring Voltage-free
than 15ppm (5ppm) measuring line downstream of adsor-
ber
23 3-way valve re- Back to bilge / bilge Voltage-free
circulation water tank
58 3-way valve Passing through ad- Voltage-free
bypass sorber
Table 2 Process overview

4.3 Flushing
In the upper calming zone of the oil separator the separated oil is collected. The RWO sensor
electrode (item 9) measures the cumulative oil level. As soon as a specified amount of oil has
been collected, the RWO automatic level system (item 3) opens the oil drain valve (item 4)
and the flushing water inlet valve (item 15) so that the oil is discharged to the oil collector tank
by means of the flushing water pressure. This stage is followed by the backflush process. The
high-performance coalescer is flushed with clean water by opening both the flushing water in-
let valve (item 15) and the flushing water outlet valve (item 5). The oil separation interval and
the flush cycle are aligned in such a way to allow the SKIT aquaclean "S" to operate mainte-
nance-free.

4.4 Bilge alarm monitor OMD

The oil separator system is equipped with a 15ppm (5ppm) oil alarm monitor OMD. The de-
vice has been tested in compliance with IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49). The new resolution
requires:
The excerpts are quoted in the original language (English).
The oily water separating system is equipped with the 15ppm oil content alarm device OMD,
type tested and approved in accordance with IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49). The new resolu-
tion requires:
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The 15ppm Bilge Alarm should record date, time alarm status and operating status of the
15ppm Bilge Separator. The recording device should also store data for at least eighteen
months and should be able to display or print a protocol for official inspections as required. In
the event that the 15ppm Bilge Alarm is replaced, procedures should be put in place to ensure
the recorded data remain accessible on board for 18 months. To prevent tempering with the
15ppm Bilge Alarms, the following precautions should be taken:
 Every access of the 15ppm Bilge Alarm beyond the essential requirements of paragraph
4.2.8 of the MEPC.107(49), requires the breaking of a seal.
 The 15ppm Bilge Alarm should be so constructed that the alarm is always activated when-
ever clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes.

The Bilge Alarm Monitor OMD complies with the above rules. The measuring cell can be re-
moved for calibration while the control device remains on the oily water separator to keep the
recorded data on board for at least 18 months.
A 3-way valve for flushing is fitted with a contact to ensure that during flushing of the alarm mon-
itor an overboard discharge of polluted water is not possible.

5 Operation of the system

5.1 Prior to commissioning

5.1.1 Check electric connections
Electrical voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts can lead to severe injury or death.
The fixed connection to the mains supply may only be established by
qualified staff (electrician)
Danger

Risk of explosion
Standard systems may not be operated in explosive areas

Danger
5.1.2 Checking tube and flange connections

Lines under pressure bear the risk of injuries.

Prior to work on water and compressed air lines check and ensure
that these are pressure-free.
Caution
The SKIT S-DEB operates in suction mode. Make sure that the oil sep-
arator does not draw air via leaks in the suction line and/or flange con-
nections of the oil separator container. Drawn air causes permanently
repeated flushing processes. The oil separator can then not draw any
Important wastewater and thus not perform the water oil separation properly.
5.1.3 Check for presence of wastewater.
The indicator lamp "Bilge level" is designed as optical indicator for the
presence of wastewater.
By factory default, the oil separator is delivered with two bridges be-
tween the terminals X2-4 and X2-5 and the terminals X2-6 and X2-7.
The oily water separator can only start operation in bridged state.
Important We recommend to replace these bridges by two floating switches
(upper and lower level switch) in the bilge or the bilge water tank and
to use those switches for level-dependent control of the oily water
separator. To achieve this, both floating switches must operate as
normally open contact. When the level rises, both switches must close
one after the other, only the oily water separator is supposed to start.
When the level falls, both switches must open one after the other,
only the oily water separator is supposed to stop.
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5.1.4 Ensure compressed air supply of approx. 6-8 bar and flushing water supply (1 bar
(max. 1.5 bar)).
5.1.5 Open the valves in the suction line.
5.1.6 Open the valves in the clean water line towards outboard.

The pump is a displacement pump; it must not be operated up-

stream of closed fittings.
Important
5.1.7 Check the sense of rotation of the pump.
Upon restart or after a longer standstill, make sure that the drive motor
can turn the pump without problems. Should this prove to be impossi-
ble, e.g. because of the high adhesion between rotor and stator in new
condition, you can support this movement using a suitable tool at the
Important shaft behind the shaft seal.

Do not touch the rotating shaft in the area of the transmission bell hous-
ing / stuffing box packing! Danger of most severe finger injuries.
Warning
The rotational direction of the pump is "CLOCKWISE" when viewed
from the motor. If the rotational direction is incorrect, there is acute
danger that the pump will run dry! The pump must never run dry, this
must be avoided at all costs!
Important If the rotational direction is incorrect, the pump can run dry and
damage the stator even after just a few revolutions! You can avoid
this danger by ensuring that the rotational direction is correct. The
control system will only start the pump once the oil-separator
housing is filled with water.
5.1.8 Check the pressure gauge.
The pressure gauges are equipped with a glycerine discharge protection. To enable
pressure compensation in the pressure gauge housing, cut off the nipple at the upper
rubber cap before commissioning.

5.2 Before putting into operation.

5.2.1 Check for presence of wastewater.

The indicator lamp "Level" is designed as optical indicator for the

presence of dirty water. See also the detailed description in section
5.1.3
Important
5.2.2 Ensure compressed air supply and flushing water supply.
5.2.3 Open the valves in the suction line.
5.2.4 Open the valves in the clean water line towards outboard.

The pump is a displacement pump; it must not be operated up-

stream of closed fittings.
Important

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5.3 Putting SKIT/S-DEB into operation

Electrical voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts can lead to severe injury or death.
The fixed connection to the mains supply may only be established by
qualified staff (electrician)
Danger

Figure 2

The 4 LEDs in the control box door RWO Water Technology

indicate the basic functions. The Bremen - Germany
oily water separator can be started RWO W ATER T ECHNOLOG Y
VERSION .......
and the operational modes selected
by a main switch and the switch Esc

"Hand"-"Zero"-"Auto". There are POWER

STATUS
FAILURE

BILGE LEVEL

terminals for two level switches in GREEN -

RED -
ORANGE -
WATER DISCHARGE
OIL DISCHARGE
FLUSHING

the bilge. With such switches in-

stalled and automatic mode acti-
vated, the system can start or be
switched off depending on the level. heat er hand 0 auto main swit ch

By factory default, the terminals for I

ON

HAND
0

AUTO

the floating switches are bridged. 0

OFF
0
OFF

Figure 2 shows the control ele-

ments of the automatic control:

 Decide whether to operate in "manual mode" or "automatic mode".

In "manual mode", the oily water separator operates independent of

the level switch signals in the bilge. The oily water separator does not
switch off automatically according to the level. Therefore you should
Information only select this operation mode if the system is under permanent
supervision.
 Switch on the main switch "POWER".
 The indicator lamp "RED-OILDISCHARGE" illuminates in red (oil to the collector tank) be-
cause the sensor electrode signals air as well as oil (both media are not conductive). The
pneumatic piston valves at the flushing water inlet (item 15) and oil outlet (item 4) are open
(voltage is applied to both solenoid valve) and the system is automatically filled with flushing
water and at the same time vented through the oil outlet. The pump remains switched off in
this process.
 As soon as the water level reaches the sensor electrode (item 9) (conductive medium de-
tected), the indicator lamp switches to "ORANGE-FLUSHING" (backflush). The pneumatic
piston valve (item 5) opens (voltage is applied to solenoid valve). With a given delay, the oil
outlet valve (item 4) closes (no voltage applied to the solenoid valve).
 As soon as the system is filled, the piston valves (items 5 and 15) close (no voltage applied
to either solenoid valve). The indicator lamp "GREEN WATERDISCHARGE" at the automat-
ic control box illuminates green (water outboards). Now the pump starts and draws from the
bilge. The system is then ready for operation.
 Now you can switch on the heater using the switch "Heater".

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5.4 Meaning of the indicators.

Designation Col- Condition Meaning / cause
our
POWER white Main switch "On" The power supply is enabled, voltage is pre-
sent
FAILURE red One or more alarm The alarm trigger is shown as a text mes-
states pending sage on the display
BILGE LEVEL green Floating switch in Display for the wastewater level! If no float-
the bilge or the bilge ing switches are connected, the correspond-
water tank signal ing terminals must be bridged, else the au-
"wastewater pre- tomatic operation of the oily water separator
sent" cannot start. See item 5; check for presence
of wastewater
STATUS green System in operation Cleaned water is pumped
GREEN WA- The display shows
TER- " WATER DIS-
DISCHARGE CHARGE"
red System in operation Oil or air is driven to the oil collector tank
RED-OIL- The display shows Pump and electric heater are switched off
DISCHARGE "OIL DISCHARGE" Valve 4 and 15 are open
ORANGE- or- System in operation The backflush is in progress
FLUSHING ange The display shows Pump and electric heater are switched off
" FLUSHING" Valve 5 and 15 are open
Table 3 Meaning of the indicators
For a detailed description of the oil separator control with microprocessor see item 9.

The following two pages contain a check list for putting into operation
Go through this list item per item.

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5.5 Check list for putting into operation, Table 4

The centre column is intended for the result mark "OK"
Starting procedure OK Remarks
Open valve(s) in the compressed air supply. Pressure 6-8 bar.
Open valve(s) in the flushing water supply. Pressure max. 1.5 bar.
Open valve(s) in the suction line. The suction line must be airtight because the
oil separator operates with negative pressure.
Open valve(s) in the outboard line. The pump is a displacement pump; it must
not be operated upstream of closed fittings.
Check rotational direction of the pump The rotational direction of the pump is
"CLOCKWISE" when viewed from the motor.
Incorrect rotational direction bears danger of
the pump running dry!
Open the tap of the adsorber housing cover until the adsorber is filled with water
Cut off the rubber nipples of the caps on all pressure so that pressure compensation becomes
gauge housings possible
Check if cooling air can exit through the ventilation This ensures proper motor cooling.
grid of the motor's ventilation flap.
Select either "manual mode" or "automatic mode" In "manual mode" no automatic switch-off
occurs when the bilge is empty
Switch the system's main switch to "On"
a) The bilge level LED only illuminates in green when Prerequisite for system start in "automatic
the level in the bilge is high enough mode".
b) The indicator lamp "RED-OILDISCHARGE" illumi- The system is filled with water
nates in red (oil to the collector tank) because the Pump and heater are switched off during
sensor electrode signals air as well as oil (both media that time.
are not conductive). The pneumatic piston valves at Display in automatic mode:
the flushing water inlet (item 15) and oil outlet (item 4) BETRIEB AUTO
are open (voltage is applied to both solenoid valves) ABSTEUERN
and the system is automatically filled with flushing wa- Display in manual mode:
ter and at the same time vented through the oil outlet. BETRIEB HAND
The pump remains switched off in this process ABSTEUERN
c) As soon as the water level reaches the sensor elec- The backflush starts (8 to 50 seconds)
trode (item 9) (conductive medium detected), the indi- Pump and heater are now switched off.
cator lamp switches to "ORANGE-FLUSHING" (back- Display in automatic mode:
flush). The pneumatic piston valve (item 5) opens BETRIEB AUTO
(voltage is applied to the solenoid valve). With a given SPUELEN
delay, the oil outlet valve (item 4) closes (no voltage Display in manual mode:
applied to the solenoid valve). BETRIEB HAND
SPUELEN
d) As soon as the system is filled, the piston valves The 1st stage is now operational.
(items 5 and 15) close (no voltage applied to either The pump starts and the heater is switched
solenoid valve). The indicator lamp "GREEN WA- on. Prerequisite: The heater switch is set to
TERDISCHARGE" at the automatic control box illu- "On".
minates green (water outboards). Now the pump Display in automatic mode:
starts and draws from the bilge. BETRIEB AUTO
ENTOELEN
Display in manual mode:
BETRIEB HAND
ENTOELEN
The bypass valve (item 58) guides the water to the The solenoid valve is currentless
second stage (adsorber)
The measuring valve (item 57) guides the water from The solenoid valve is currentless
the measuring point downstream of the second stage
to the monitor
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is red "On" The measuring cell contains air
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 2 is red "On" The measuring cell contains air

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Starting procedure OK Remarks

Alarm monitor OMD system is red The monitor reacts to air with an alarm
The recirculation valve (item 23) guides the water The solenoid valve is currentless
back to the bilge
The second stage (adsorber) is filled
Close the ventilation tap of the adsorber housing cov-
er
During the first 5 minutes: The solenoid valve is currentless
The bypass valve (item 58) guides the water through
the second stage (adsorber)
The measuring valve (item 57) guides the water from The solenoid valve is currentless
the measuring point downstream of the second stage
to the monitor
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clean water
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 2 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clean water
Alarm monitor OMD system is green The monitor signals "no alarm"
The recirculation valve (item 23) guides the cleaned The solenoid valve is under voltage
water outboards
After the first 5 minutes:
a) If the measurement result at the measuring point "up-
stream of adsorber" does not exceed 14ppm (4ppm)
The bypass valve (item 58) guides the water bypass- The solenoid valve is under voltage
ing the second stage (adsorber)
The measuring valve (item 57) guides the water from the The solenoid valve is under voltage
measuring point upstream of the 2nd stage to the monitor
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clear water
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 2 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clear water
Alarm monitor OMD system is green The monitor signals "no alarm"
The recirculation valve (item 23) guides the cleaned The solenoid valve is under voltage
water outboards
b) If the measurement result at the measuring point
"upstream of adsorber" exceeds 14ppm (4ppm)
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is red "On" The measuring cell contains water with more
than 14 ppm (4ppm)
The measuring valve (item 57) is switched. Now it The solenoid valve is currentless
guides the water from the measuring point down-
stream of the second stage to the monitor
The bypass valve (item 58) is switched. Now it guides The solenoid valve is currentless
the water through the second stage (adsorber).
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clean water
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 2 is green "Off" The measuring cell contains clear water
Alarm monitor OMD system is green The monitor signals "no alarm"
The recirculation valve (item 23) guides the cleaned The solenoid valve is under voltage
water outboards
b) If the measurement result at the measuring point Alarm
"upstream of adsorber" exceeds 15ppm (5ppm) The adsorber elements are used up
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is red "On" The measuring cell contains water with more
than 15ppm (5ppm)
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 2 is red "On" The measuring cell contains water with more
than 15ppm (5ppm)
Alarm monitor OMD system is red "Alarm"
The measuring valve (item 57) still guides the water The solenoid valve is currentless
from the measuring point downstream of the second
stage to the monitor
The bypass valve (item 58) still guides the water The solenoid valve is currentless
through the second stage (adsorber)
The recirculation valve (item 23) guides the insuffi- The solenoid valve is currentless
ciently cleaned water back to the bilge
Table 4 Check list for putting into operation

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6 Maintenance

6.1 Regular inspections

 Check the pressure difference upstream (pressure gauge item 8, on the oil separator cover)
and downstream of the coalescer (pressure gauge item 8, bottom, in front of the pump). The
pressure difference may not exceed 0.2 bar.
- Flush the coalescer

Pressing the buttons (+) and (-) simultaneously for 2 seconds starts
an oil simulation. After releasing the buttons the flushing process
starts.
Information
If this does not prove to be successful, replace the coalescer.
 Check the pressure difference upstream (pressure gauge item 54, downstream of the pump)
and downstream of the adsorber (pressure gauge item 54, upstream of the 3-way valve
item 23). The pressure difference may not exceed 2.8 bar.
- In case of exceeding values, replace the adsorber elements
 Check the stuffing box packing of the pump.
- A slight leakage (one to two drops per minute) is desired
- Intensive leakage: -> retighten the nuts of the stuffing box frame slightly
(see operation and maintenance instructions of the eccentric spiral pump, section 2.3)
If this does not prove to be successful, replace the stuffing box packing.
(see operation and maintenance instructions of the eccentric spiral pump, section 3)
 On the suction side of the pump, check the negative pressure indicated by the pressure
gauge (item 8, bottom, in front of the pump). The minimum value to be reached must be the
actual suction height between bilge level and oil separator as negative pressure in meter wa-
ter column.
- If this is not the case, check stator and rotor
- If necessary, replace worn-out components
(see operation and maintenance instructions of the eccentric spiral pump, section 3)

6.2 Semi-annual inspections

 Check the zinc anode
- If necessary, replace the zinc anode
 Check the oil level if the pump gear motor
- If necessary, fill up oil
(see operating and maintenance instructions of the gear motor)

6.3 Annual inspections

 Open the inspection port of the oil separator housing, the oil separator housing and the ad-
sorber housing
 Check for sludge deposits
- If necessary, remove the sludge and clean the container
 Check the inner coating
- Of necessary, mend damaged spots.
 Checks seals and piston valves
- If necessary, replace damaged seals and components.

 Check and clean the sensor electrode (item 9). If necessary, replace it.
 Check the function of the heater (item 10). If necessary, replace it.

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7 Optional functions and alarms

 See detailed instruction for microprocessor oil separator control

8 Troubleshooting

8.1 Warning notes

Electrical voltage > 42 V

Direct contact with live parts can lead to severe injury or death.
Before working on electric equipment, interrupt the voltage supply
(main switch off, fuses removed or switched off).
Danger

Lines under pressure bear the risk of injuries.

Prior to work on compressed air lines check and ensure that these are
pressure-free.
Warning

The oily water separator operates with an eccentric spiral pump. Do

not touch the rotating shaft in the area of the transmission bell
housing / stuffing box packing! Danger of most severe finger
injuries.
Warning

The valves item 4, 5 and 15, up to rated width R 1", are closed by
means of a pre-tensioned spring. On dismounting the valve drive,
the spring can eject forcefully and cause injuries.

Warning

The oil separator can be heated by a heater (electrically or e.g. by

steam). In the upper area, temperatures up to approx. 50 degrees
Celsius can occur. Danger of burns.

Caution

8.2 Table of faults

Table 5 Table of faults
Fault Reason Remedy
Permanent repetition of The system draws air from Switch off the system!
the flushing process in the empty bilge Check the level switch
short intervals No switchoff by level switch
in bilge
Permanent repetition of The system draws air due to Lift off system and suction line,
the flushing process, leaks in the course of the remove leakage.
and the mano-vacuum suction line or possibly at the
meter indicates insuffi- oil separator (cover, flanges,
cient suction height in valves)
relation to the installa-
tion level
Low pump capacity with The suction line or the rough Clean suction line and/r rough fil-
high vacuum indication filter at the inlet are jammed ter
Valve closed in suction di- Open valves
rection

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Fault Reason Remedy

Insufficient pump capac- Coalescer packing is jammed Flush manually extensively by
ity, several metres pres- pressing the button "Test". If that
sure difference between does not prove to be successful,
the vacuum meters at remove and replace coalescer
the pump and on the oil
separator cover
Motor protection switch Motor burnt out Replace motor
triggers
Shortcut in supply line or mo- Check motor and supply line
tor
Protection switch set too low Adjust motor protection relay ac-
cording to the motor value
Rotor of the pump blocked Determine cause, remove stator,
replace stator and rotor if neces-
sary
Pump shaft blocked Loosen stuffing box
Piston valves do not op- Control air failure Check compressed air supply
erate
No control voltage present Check automatic system (see
chapter 5.4)
Piston ring defective Check upper part
Contamination in the sole- Remove contamination
noid valve
Solenoid valve defective Check solenoid valve by switch-
ing the main switch on and off
(you can feel and hear the func-
tion)
Piston is jammed Make piston movable
System flushes perma- Non-return valve at the oil Check, remove and clean if nec-
nently or uncommonly separator inlet does not close essary
long
Oil outlet jammed Check, clean if necessary
Flushing water pressure in- Check flushing water pressure.
sufficient Flow pressure of flushing water
(1 bar (max. 1.5 bar))
System detects oil but Cable connection control box Check cable connection, replace
discharges water / electrode interrupted if necessary
Electrode clotted Clean contact surfaces of the
electrode rods
PCB defective Bridge terminals X2-1 and X2-3
unless water is detected (LED gn-
water illuminates green when
PCB ok) Replace PCB
System detects oil but Outlet "oil to collector tank" Check pipeline to collector tank,
does not discharge blocked clean if necessary
Flushing water supply inter- Ensure water supply
rupted
Check piston valve item 15
Piston valve (item 4 Check connection voltage in au-
and/or 15) does not operate tomatic control box; 24 V DC
must be applied between termi-
nals X1-9/10 as well as X1-11/12.
If not the case, replace PCB

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Fault Reason Remedy

System does not flush Flushing water outlet (item 5) Clear pipeline
to the bilge blocked
Piston valves (item 5) and/or Check connection voltage in au-
(item 15) do not operate tomatic control box; 24 V DC
must be applied between termi-
nals X1-11/12 as well as X1-
13/14. If not the case, replace
PCB
System detects no oil Electric connection between Check the electric connection
sensor electrode and PCB
defective
PCB defective Check PCB by pulling the plug
from the electrode (item 9); if no
oil detection occurs, replace PCB
Electric conductivity in the oil Avoid emulsion generation.
phase too high, possibly Contact RWO service
emulsion generation
Oil binds water Contact RWO Service dept.
No heater power Heating element defective Replace heating element
Cable connection interrupted Check cable connection, replace
if necessary
Thermo sensor out of tune or Set thermo sensor to 45ºC or re-
defective place it
Heater contactor defective Replace contactor
No control voltage pre- Transformer fuse defective, Replace fuse. If defect reoccurs,
sent unless 24 V DC are applied determine cause
between terminals X1-7/8
Cable connection interrupted Replace cable connection
PCB defective Check PCB; in case of „RED-OIL-
DISCHARGE" 24 V DC must be
applied between terminals X2-
9/10 and X2-13/14

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9 Operating instructions for programmable oil separator control

(as of software version 1.8)

9.1 General:
Operation of the oil separator control involves 4 buttons. The backlit display has two lines
with 20 characters each. The operational modes are displayed with 4 LEDs.

9.2 Elements of the control and display field

a) On - Off – Main switch
Switch for the supply voltage of the oily water separator (on or off)
b) Hand – 0 – Auto – Switch
Switch for the operation mode of the oily water separator control (manual, zero or
automatic operation).
c) Position "Hand"
The oily water separator operates independently from the level in the bilge or bilge
water tank.
d) Position "Zero"
The oily water separator does not operate.
e) Position "Automatic"
The oily water separator starts automatically when the level in the bilge or bilge wa-
ter tank switches the upper level sensor and stops automatically when the level
switches the lower level sensor.
f) On - Off – Switch electric heater (optional)
If the oily water separator is equipped with an electric heater, this button switches it
on or off.

9.3 LEDs
The display contains 4 LEDs which permanently indicate special operating states. Some
of the 4 LEDs are multicoloured.
a) White LED (Power)
Indicates readiness for operation. This LED illuminates as soon as the voltage sup-
ply of the control is activated and the control is ready for operation.
b) Red LED (Failure)
This LED indicates a failure state. The cause of the failure can be found on the dis-
play.
c) Red/orange/green LED (Status)
This LED indicates the operational state of the oil separator. Green indicates oil sep-
aration in progress. Red indicates oil discharge in progress. Orange indicates flush-
ing in progress.
d) Green LED (Bilge level)
The green LED indicates that the level in the bilge tank is high and that the oil sepa-
rator can start operation.

9.4 Buttons
The control panel comprises 4 buttons. With these buttons you can enter information and
query operating states.
a) ESC button
This button is enabled in all operating states. It serves to undo the previous opera-
tion stepe. In the menu structure, pressing the ESC button exits one menu level and
returns to the previous menu level. All settings remain. After pressing the button re-
peatedly, you reach the start level, the operating status display.

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b) - button, +button
With these buttons you can modify settings. They are only active in the menus in
which settings can be defined. They can be identified by words or numbers high-
lighted by flashing. If words are highlighted, select the left word with the –button. Ac-
cordingly select the right word with the +button in these menus. If numbers are high-
lighted, you can set them by the digit with the -/+ buttons. To jump from one digit to
the other, use the Enter button (see below).

NOTE!
A special function allows for an oil simulation with the -/+ buttons. Press both buttons
simultaneously for at least 2 seconds to run an oil simulation. The evaluation elec-
tronics receives a fake interruption signal at both electrodes.
c) Enter button
The Enter button serves as "Continue" or "Confirm" button. In the menu structure,
pressing the Enter buttons switches to the next menu item or confirms a selection
done right before with the –/+ buttons.

9.5 LCD
The twenty-digit, two-line LCD can dis-
play operating states and menu guid-
ance either in German or in English. The
start message shows: RWO Water
Technology and a software version number.
The display motherboard contains a potentiometer to adjust the contrast of the LCD to
the lighting conditions.

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9.6 Menu structure

a) Start message
When the control unit is switched on, a Start message appears. It indicates the ver-
sion of the control software and the software variant:

RWO WATER TECHNOLOGY RWO WATER TECHNOLOGY

Version No 1.8 OP00? Version No 1.8 OP00?

b) Operation mode
After 3 seconds of showing the start message, the operation mode automatically
appears. The operation mode display indicates the state of the control unit.
Under normal conditions, the operation mode display only contains the status text
of the oil separator. But if special messages are pending, they appear cyclically (e.g.
MOTOR FAILURE OVER CURRENT). The display then shows alternating the oil
separator status for approx. 5 seconds and then the special message for approx. 3
seconds

Display of the status:

The status of the oil separator is displayed in two lines. The first line displays, de-
pending on the operation selector switch, HAND, STOP or AUTO. The second line
shows the function of the oil separator: STAND BY, SEPARATE, OIL DISCHARGE
or FLUSHING.

If the selector switch is in "0" position, the following display appears:

BETRIEB STOP OPERATION STOP
STAND BY STAND BY

In the "STOP" position, the oil separator remains in STAND BY function

In "Hand" position, the following displays are possible:
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
STAND BY STAND BY

If the oil separator is in standby while in manual operation, a special status must be
present. This display only appears alternating with the corresponding message (see
Display of alternating messages).

Further displays in manual mode include:

BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELEN WATER DISCHARGE

BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND

ABSTEUERN OIL DISCHARGE

BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND

SPUELEN FLUSHING
Only for oil separators with adsorber:
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELT MIT ADSORBER WATER PASS ADSORBER

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In "Automatic" position, the following displays are possible:

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO
STAND BY STAND BY
If the oil separator is in standby while in automatic operation, a special status is pre-
sent. This display only appears alternating with the corresponding message (see
Display of alternating messages).

Further displays in automatic mode include:

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO
ENTOELEN WATER DISCHARGE

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO

ABSTEUERN OIL DISCHARGE

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO

SPUELEN FLUSHING
Only for oil separators with adsorber:
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELT MIT ADSORBER WATER PASS ADSORBER

Display of alternating messages:

! LANGZEIT- ! ! LONG TIME !
! BETRIEBSALARM ! ! RUNNING ALARM !

! BILGENLEVEL ! ! BILGELEVEL !
! NIEDRIG ! ! LOW !

! FERNAUSSCHALTUNG ! ! REMOTE STOP !

! ! ! !

! OELTANK ! ! OILTANK !
! UEBERLAUF ! ! OVERFLOW !

! MOTORSTOERUNG ! ! MOTOR FAILURE !

! UEBERSTROM ! ! OVER CURRENT !

! ENTOELER ! ! SEPARATOR !
! OEL-ALARM ! ! OIL-ALARM !

! DIFFERENZDRUCK ! ! DIFFERENCIAL !
! UEBERSCHREITUNG ! ! HIGH PRESSURE !

! ENTOELER ! ! SEPARATOR !
! TROCKENLAUF ! ! RUN DRY !

! OEL-SENSOR ! ! OIL-SENSOR !
! FEHLER ! ! FAILURE !

! BILGEN-SENSOR ! ! BILGE-SENSOR !
! FEHLER ! ! FAILURE !

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c) Displays triggered by menu control

As described above, the control unit first shows the start message and then switches
to the operation mode. By means of the menu control you can now call up other dis-
plays to query values or to modify parameters. The menu control is called up via the
Enter button. Pressing the Enter button again will then consecutively call up the main
items in the menu structure. After the last main item, the operation mode display is
called up again. You can repeat this cycle navigation by means of the Enter button at
will. Pressing the ESC button while in one of the main items guides you directly back
to the operation mode display:

Operation mode display (e.g. automatic operation / separating):

BETRIEB AUTO OPERTION
ENTOELEN SEPARATE

After pressing the Enter button:

Language selection (see 9.6.d)
SPRACHE: LANGUAGE:
DEUTSCH ENGLISCH GERMAN ENGLISH

After pressing the Enter button:

Input image (see note on input image 9.6.e)
EING: 0. 0. 0. 0 IN: 0. 0. 0. 0
0110.1011.0001.1000 0110.1011.0001.1000

After pressing the Enter button:

Output image (see note on output image 9.6.f)
AUSGANG: OUT:
1000.0111.00 1000.0111.00

After pressing the Enter button:

Query for branching to the customer settings (see 9.6.g)
KUNDENPARAMETER USER SETTINGS
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

After pressing the Enter button:

Query for branching to the factory settings (only for RWO service)
WERKSPARAMETER FACTORY SETTINGS
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

After pressing the Enter button:

back to operation mode display

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d) Language selection
In the display "language selection" select English with the +button and German with
the –button. Confirm the selection with Enter and move on to the next main item in
the menu structure. Use ESC to interrupt the language selection without changes.

e) Notes on the input image:

EING: 48. 0. 0. 65 IN: 48. 0. 0. 65

0110.1011.0001.1001 0110.1011.0001.1001

The first line contains 4 numbers separated by points. The value range of each
number is between 0 and 102. The first two numbers belong to the two analogue in-
puts of the sensor electrodes and mirror the percentage threshold of the input pa-
rameter for maximum modulation. In case of a 0-10V input, the value 48 indicates
approx. 4.8 V. The 3rd and 4th digit mirror the resistance measured by the sensor
electrode inputs. 0 indicates no or very low resistance (water). High numbers (e.g.
65) indicate a high resistance (oil).

Important note!
The threshold value of the sensor electrode is pre-set by factory default to common
bilge waters and oils, normally it does not need to be adjusted. If special cases on
board require an adjustment to different conditions, contact RWO service first.
The second line contains the On/Off state of the inputs, indicated by 0 or 1. A total of
16 input data are displayed. For better overview, the 16 data are separated by points
into blocks of 4. 14 of the 16 data derive from input 1 to 14. The last two input data
derive from the sensor electrodes. If the measured resistance exceeds the threshold
for oil detection, the input is shown as "1". If the measured resistance is below the
threshold for oil detection, the input is shown as "0".

f) Notes on the output image:

AUSGANG: OUT:
1000.0111.00 1000.0111.00

The output image displays the state of the 10 output relays. "0" indicates that the re-
lay is switched off. "1" indicates that the relay is switched on. For better overview, the
10 states are divided by points into blocks of 4.

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g) Branching to the user settings

In the submenu user settings you can view and modify these settings. First you need
to go one level down. To do so, activate the filed "YES" in the main item with the
+button.

Display of main menu item after pressing the +button ("YES" flashes)
KUNDENPARAMETER USER SETTINGS
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

After pressing the Enter button:

Query of the user password (PIN = 7963)
KUNDENPASSWORT: USER PASSWORD
0000 0000

First the first digit of the password is activated (flashes). Use the +/-buttons to set the
digit. If the digit is set as desired, activate the next digit with the Enter button. Press-
ing the Enter button after setting the forth digit will check the password. If the pass-
word is incorrect, the following message appears:

PASSWORT FALSCH! WRONG PASSWORD!

BITTE NEU EINGEBEN! PLEASE RETYPE PASSWD

If the password is correct, the display jumps to the user settings level, and there to
the query to change the first parameter. The selected default response is "NO".
Pressing the Enter button therefore automatically jumps to the next parameter. That
change query is also set to "NO" by default. This way, you can quickly navigate to
the parameter you want to modify.
(If you accidentally skip the desired parameter, you can press the ESC button once
while still in the user settings. This will go back one level in the menu and thus to the
query if you want to change user settings. If you answer this question with "Yes", you
get back to the beginning of the user settings.)

See Important note under 9.6.e

OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

See Important note under 9.6.e

WASSER-ERKENNUNG < % WATER IDENT < %
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

SPUELZEIT SEK. FLUSHING TIME SEC.

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

LANGZEIT ALARM MIN. LONG TIME ALARM MIN.

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

WERKSEINSTELL. HOLEN RESTORE DEFAULTS

NEIN JA NO YES

After the last parameter you leave the user settings level and go back to the main
level. The next stage in the main level is the question about changing factory set-
tings.

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h) Changing user settings

If you navigated to the user settings as described above, you must select "YES" for
every single parameter you want to change (+button). For example for the oil detec-
tion threshold, this means:
WARNING!
The values for oil and water detection must not be changed without consult-
ing RWO service!
Incorrect settings can cause severe functional failures!
See Important note under 9.6.e
OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

After pressing the Enter button, the set value and the possible value range are dis-
played. The first digit of the value flashes and can be modified with the -/+buttons.
The process is the same as in entering the password.

OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %

WERT :055 (000..100) VALUE:055 (000..100)

WASSER-ERKENNUNG > % WATER IDENT > %

WERT :048 (000..100) VALUE:048 (000..100)

After entering the last digit and pressing the Enter button, the display prompts for
confirmation to save the new value.

OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %

SPEICHERN? NEIN JA STORE? NO YES

Use the -/+buttons to switch to "YES". Pressing with Enter button will confirm the
new value (if the entered value is beyond the permissible range, it will automatically
be set to the limit value). This exits the function to change this setting, the next user
setting is queried for changes.
You can cancel the changes to the user settings any time without changes by press-
ing the ESC button. The menu then goes up to the level where the prompt asks for
changes to the user settings.

SPUELZEIT SEK. FLUSHING TIME SEC.

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES
The flush times depend on oil separator output and factory settings:
SKIT 0.1 0.25 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.5 5.0 10.0
sec. 8 12 15 20 25 30 40 50

LANGZEIT ALARM MIN. LONG TIME ALARM MIN.

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES
The set value results from the maximum bilge water volume on board; it can be cal-
culated by this formula: Minutes = maximum bilge water volume in m3 divided by
pump output in m3/h * 60 plus 15 %. If the oil separator has not processed the bilge
water within that time, the LONG TIME ALARM is triggered.
Search for the cause, e.g. a leak in the suction line. The oil separator would then
permanently suck air.

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These displays to select changes, set values and save values are available for every
user setting.
The only exception is the item "Restore defaults".
WERKSEINSTELL. HOLEN. RESTORE DEFAULTS.
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES
If you select "YES" in the item "Restore defaults", you will not see a submenu to set
the values. Instead all parameters (except the flush time) are set to the general ini-
tialisation settings.

Important note!
If you had set values (e. g. for LONG TIME ALARM) individually, these must be set
again to the previously set values after selecting "Restore defaults".
In general:
If you have changed user settings or restored the default, the control software must
be reset by switching the system off and then on again accept the changes.

9.7 Control functions

a) Oil detection and oil discharge
In the upper calming zone of the oil separator the separated oil is collected. The
RWO level automatic measures the accumulated oil level with a three-rod sensor
electrode (item 9). During the oil collection phase, the status LED is green.
As soon as a specified amount of oil has been collected, the RWO automatic level
system (item 3) opens the oil drain valve (item 4) and the flushing water inlet valve
(item 15) so that the oil is discharged to the oil collector tank by means of the flush-
ing water pressure. During this time, the status LED is red.
This stage is followed by the backflush process. The high-performance coalescer is
flushed with clean water by opening both the flushing water inlet valve (item 15) and
the flushing water outlet valve (item 5). During this time, the status LED is orange.
If the RWO automatic level system detects an illogical signal input, e. g. the short rod
electrode detects a conductive medium (water) while the long rod electrode detects
a non-conductive medium (oil), the system switches to standby mode and activates
the alarm output.
The oil separation interval and the flush cycle are aligned in such a way that the
SKIT aquaclean "S-DEB" can operate largely without requiring attendance and
maintenance.
During oil discharge and flushing, the pump (item 14) and the optional electric heater
(item 10) switch off automatically!
b) Additional control functions
b) 1 Level detection in the bilge or the bilge water tank (option)
By factory default, the terminals X2-1 and X2-2 as well as X2-3 and X2-4 are
bridged. To enable level detection, two level switches must be connected instead of
the bridges. Oil separation starts and the green LED (bilge level) illuminates when
the bilge water level has reached the upper level switch. When the bilge water level
has reached the lower level switch, oil separation stops and the LED (bilge level)
goes off.
If the control unit detects an illogical signal input, e.g. upper level present and lower
level not present, the system switches into standby mode and activates the alarm
output.

Important note!
If the level control is to be implemented with one floating switch only, remove both
bridges. The level switch must be connected as NOC to terminals X2-1 and X2-2,
additionally set a bridge between X2-2 and X2-4.

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b) 2 Oil separator remote control (option)

By factory default, the terminals X2-5 and X2-6 (NC) are bridged. The user can con-
nect a remote switch "On - Off” or "Emergency Stop” there. These can switch the
system into standby mode.
b) 3
b) 3 a. Oil tank overflow (option)
with software variant OP000 / OP001 / OP002 or OP003 activated!
By factory default, the terminals X2-7 and X2-8 (NC) are bridged. The user can con-
nect a level switch there. In case of oil tank overflow, the system switches into
standby mode and activates the alarm output.
b) 3 b. Monitor flow controller (alternatively option)
with software variant OP004 / OP005 / OP006 or OP007 activated!
By factory default, the terminals X2-7 and X2-8 (NC) are connected to the flow con-
troller. In case of insufficient flow, the display shows a corresponding message and
the alarm output is activated.
b) 4 Oil alarm by means of capacitive probe in the oil separator (option)
By factory default, the terminals X2-9 and X2-10 (NC) are bridged. Optionally you
can install and connect a capacitive probe in the oil separator. If special oils in the
bilge water (e. g. hygroscopic oils) are not detected by the conductivity probe, the oil
separator will slowly fill with oil. Once the oil layer reaches the capacitive probe it
switches into standby mode and activates the alarm output.
b) 5 Pressure difference switch (option)
By factory default, the terminals X2-11 and X2-12 (NC) are bridged. The user can
connect a pressure difference switch there. If the maximum pressure difference, e.g.
between upstream and downstream of the adsorber, is exceeded for at least 10 se-
conds, the system switches into standby mode and activates the alarm output. This
state requires a reset (selector switch in "0" position).
b) 6 Dry run protection (option)
By factory default, the terminals X2-13 and X2-14 (NC) are bridged. The user can
connect a dry run connection for the oil separator pump there. When the dry run pro-
tection triggers, the system switches into standby mode and activates the alarm out-
put.
b) 7 Oil monitor
By factory default, the limit value signal 1 (set by default to 14 ppm (4ppm)) is con-
nected to terminals X2-15 and X2-16, and limit value signal 2 (set by default to
15ppm (5ppm)) to terminals X2-17 and X2-18.
Both signals serve for controlling the recirculation valve (item 23) and the valves
(item 57 and item 58) for an adsorber bypass.
 If the value falls below limit value 1 and limit value 2
The valve for sample water (item 57) is switched to guide the water upstream of
the adsorber to the monitor.
The bypass valve (item 58) is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil
separator bypassing the adsorber.
The recirculation valve (item 23) is switched to guide the cleaned water out-
board.
 If the value exceeds limit value 1 and falls below limit value 2
The valve for sample water (item 57) is switched to guide the water downstream
of the adsorber to the monitor.
The bypass valve (item 58) is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil
separator through the adsorber.
The recirculation valve (item 23) is switched to guide the cleaned water out-
board.

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 If the value exceeds limit value 1 and limit value 2

The valve for sample water (item 57) is switched to guide the water downstream
of the adsorber to the monitor.
The bypass valve (item 58) is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil
separator through the adsorber.
The recirculation valve (item 23) is switched to guide the cleaned water back to
the bilge.
c) Alarms
All alarm states activate a collective alarm relay. The display shows the different
alarms as text. Potential-free changeover contacts X1-14, X1-15 and X1-16 can be
used for an alarm signal.
d) System status message
If these requirements are met: "Oily water separator switched on" and "Hand – 0 –
Auto is not on Zero" and "Level in the bilge tank is high" and "Alarm states (except
15ppm / 5ppm* – Alarm) are not present", two relays are activated.
 The user can connect a remote indication light of the system status.
 Terminal X1-20 and X1-21 (ready connected by RWO) provide an operation
signal to the oil monitor which logs the oil separator operating hours.

10 Copyright notice
These user information as well as the annexes on pump, drive, etc. and the information
contained therein remain the property of the company RWO GmbH and have to be handed
back immediately upon request.
The user information like the annexes for pump, drive, etc., contain proprietary information
protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
These user information as well as the annexes for pump, drive, etc. intended for use for the
operational and monitoring staff.
Without written permission by the company RWO GmbH, these documents may not be
copied, distributed or used for competitive purposes or disclosed to third parties in total or
partially.
We hereby grant the buyers, planning staff and operators of the RWO oily water separator
the permission to create copies of these user information as well as the annexes for pump,
drive, etc. for their own requirements.

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11 Spare parts
The individual spare parts are listed in groups in the following tables.
Upon ordering, please provide us with the oil separator device
number (see cover sheet) as well as data regarding any special
version of the system.
Important The drawing attachments contain the item numbers.
All spare parts listed here are optional. They are not part of
the standard scope of delivery.
See: 2.1 Important contact information:
Information

11.1 Item numbers and spare part lists

List of item numbers for the first and seconds stage of connecting pipelines.
11.1.1 For coalescer stage incl. lines to the adsorber:
Item Designation Table
1 Non-return valve 9
4 Pneumatic piston valve, complete (oil outlet) 9
4.3 Solenoid valve 9
4.4 Thread nipple 9
4.5 Sealing set for piston valve 9
5 Pneumatic piston valve, complete (flushing water outlet) 9
5.3 Solenoid valve 9
5.4 Thread nipple 9
5.5 Sealing set for piston valve 9
7 Pressure gauge 0-10 bar 9
8 Vacuum pressure gauge -1/+5 bar 9
9 Sensor electrode R1" 8
10 Heater element 440V 8
11 Panel 10
12 Safety valve R1" (1.1 bar) 9
15 Pneumatic piston valve, complete (flushing water inlet) 9
15.3 Solenoid valve 9
15.4 Thread nipple 9
15.5 Sealing set for piston valve 9
23 3-way piston valve, complete 10
23.3 Solenoid valve 24V AC; Important: Check the voltage which is variable 10
23.4 Thread nipple 10
23.5 Sealing set for 3-way piston valve 10
25 3-way ball cock 10

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Item Designation Table

27 Outlet ball cock (option) 11
28 Funnel 10
29 OWS housing 8
30 OWS cover 8
31 OWS cover seal 8
33 Difference pressure switch with pressure gauge (option) 8
34 Coalescer 8
36 Pressure reducer valve (option) 9
41 Zinc anode 8
43 Safety valve (3.3 bar) 8
50 Intake strainer (option) 8
51 Compressed air reducer valve with dehumidifier (option) 8
54 Pressure gauge 0-10 bar 9
55 3-way valve, manually activated 9
57 3-way solenoid valve 9
58 3/2-way piston valve 9
58.3 Solenoid valve 24V AC; Important: Check the voltage which is variable 10
58.4 Thread nipple 10
58.5 Sealing set for 3-way piston valve 10
Tool Coalescer key – required for coalescer replacement (option) 8
Table 6a List of item numbers for coalescer stage incl. lines to adsorber

11.1.2 For adsorber stage

Item Designation Table
27a, b Discharge ball cock 1" 11
59 Ventilation valve 11
60 Non-return valve 11
100 Base plate 11
101 Adsorber element 20" 11
103 Adsorber element 10" 11
102 Connecting nipple 11
104 Head plug 11
105 Head plate 11
106 Wing nut M8 11
107 Threaded rod M8 11
without Pipe fitting R1/4" x 8 mm 11
108 Floor nipple 11
109 Cover seal 11
110 Floor seal 11
Tool Floor nipple - turning tool (option) 11
Table 6b List of item numbers, adsorber stage

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11.2 List of spare parts for micro processor oil separator control
Item Designation Article number.
2S1 Heater switch* 5131001005
2S3 Hand-Zero-Auto – Switch 5131001008
1Q1 Main switch 5131001001
2K1 Contactor for pump 5131005013
2K2 Contactor for heater 5131005013
1F1 Motor protection switch Important: Specify rate motor current 5130902000
1F2 Transformer fuse M6,3A 51311063M1
1F0 PCB fuse 51311010T1
1T1 Transformer 5130602001
PLC CPU-board 5120101050
Display Display board 5120101055
X0 Terminal block 1 5131807001
X0 Terminal block 1 (yellow/green) 5131807004
X1 Terminal block 2 5131807005
X2 Terminal block 3 5131807005
LED-set DEB 5120210308
2K3 Additional alarm relay (optional)
2K4 Additional alarm relay (optional)
2K5 Additional alarm relay (optional)
Table 7 Spare parts for control system

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11.3 Item numbers and article numbers of all spare parts of the first oil separator stage
SKIT/S Sensor electrode Heater Heater Heater Oil separator Oil separator Cover seal Pressure differ-
DEB Item 9 element 220 V element 380 V element 440 V housing (primed) cover ence switch (op-
Type Item 10 Item 10 Item 10 Item 29 (primed) Item 31 tion)
Item 30 Item 33
0.1 5120302001 — — — 6100010010 6100010011 8320010002 5920008016
0.25  5130438203 5130444203 5130444203 6100025010 6100025011 8320025002 
0.5 5120302002  5130438203  6100050010 6100050011 8320050002 
1.0     6100100010 6100100011 8320100002 
1.5     6100150010 6100150011 8320150001 
2.5     6100250010 6100250011 8320250002 
5.0     6100500010 6100500011 8320500002 
10.0     6101000010 6101000011 8321000002 

SKIT/S Coalescer Coalescer handle Zinc anode Thermometer Intake strainer Compressed air Heater element
DEB crank (tool) (option) (option) reducer valve voltage
Type Item 34 (option) Item 41 Item 32 Item 50 (option) Item 51 Item 10
0.1 2704001001 6819001001 6453020001 5921015001 5911010252 5912008L01
0.25 2704002501 6819002501    

Specify voltage
0.5 2704005001 6819010001   5911010252 

Important:
1.0 2704010001     
1.5 2704015001 6819025001   5911010252 
2.5 2704025001     
5.0 2704050001 6819050001   5911010252 
10.0 2704100001 6819100001   5911010252 
Table 8 Spare parts list of the first oil separator stage

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11.4 Item No. and article No. of all spare parts for valves and fittings
SKIT/S Non-return Pneumat.- Pneumat.- Pneumat.- Solenoid valve Solenoid Nipple Sealing set for Sealing set for
DEB valve piston valve piston valve piston valve 24V AC valve piston valve piston valve
Type (complete) (complete) (complete) 24 V AC Item
Item 1 Item 4 Item 5 Item 15 Item 4.3; 5.3 Item 15.3 4.4; 5.4; 15.4 Item 4.5 Item 5.5
0.1 5909015001 5936001501 5936001501 5936001501 59406014C2 59406014C2 6413006001 5924S21501 5924S21501
0.25         
0.5 5909025001 5936002001      5924S22001 5924S21501
1.0         
1.5 5909032001        
2.5  5936002501 5936002001     5924S22501 5924S22001
5.0 5909050001   5936002001     
10.0 5909065001 5919104002 5919103202 5936002501 59406014D2   5924S24001 5924S23201

SKIT/S Sealing set Pressure Vacuum Safety

DEB for piston gauge pressure valve
Type valve gauge
Item 15.5 Item 7 Item 12
Item 8
0.1 5924S21501 5920008005 5920008006 5903015002
0.25    
0.5    
1.0    
1.5    
2.5    
5.0 5924S22001   5903020002
10.0 5924S22501   5903025002

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11.4 Item No. and article No. of all spare parts for valves and fittings
SKIT/S Discharge tap Pressure re- IMO test tap Safety valve Pressure 3-way valve, 3-way solenoid 3-way piston
DEB (option) ducer valve gauge manually actu- valve valve
Type (option) ated
Item 27 Item 36 Item 42 Item 43 Item 54 Item 55 Item 57 Item 58
0.1 5906030401 5912015001 5906030081 5903015005 5920008005 5906040201 5940033001 5938002001
0.25        
0.5        
1.0      5906040251  5938002501
1.5      5905132001  5925113202
2.5        
5.0  5912020001  5903020005  5905140001  5925114002
10.0  5912025001  5903032003  5905150001  5925115002
Table 9 Spare parts for valves and fittings

11.5 Item-No. and article No. of all spare parts for monitor and automatic recirculation
SKIT/S Jam panel 3-way valve Solenoid Nipple Sealing set 3-way ball Pipeline Funnel
DEB (complete) valve 24 V AC 3-way valve cock screw fitting
Type Item 23.3 Item 23.4 Item 23.5
Item 11 Item 23 Item 58.3 Item 58.4 Item 58.5 Item 25 Item 28
0.1 6041100251 5938002001 59406014C2 6413006001 5925S12002 5906040081 6461080803 6030020001
0.25        
0.5 6041100501       
1.0 6041101001 5938002501   5925S12502   
1.5 6041101501 5925113202   5925S13202   
2.5 6041102501       
5.0 6041105001 5925114002   5925S14002   
10.0 6041110001 5925115002   5925S15002   
Table 10 Spare parts for bilge alarm monitor and automatic recirculation

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11.6 Item-No. and article No. of all spare parts for adsorber
SKIT/S Discharge tap Ventilation tap Non-return Base plate Adsorber ele- Adsorber ele- Adsorber ele- Connection Head plug
DEB valve ment 20" 1 pc. ment 10" 1 pc. ment 1 set nipple
Type Item 27 a,b Item 59 Item 60 Item 100 Item 101; 103 Item 101; 103 Item 101; 103 Item 102 Item 104
0.1 5906030151 5906030081 5909020002 - 5911602020 - 2840001001 5911600001 5911600002
0.25    6200000252 - 5911602019 2840002501  
0.5    6200000522 5911602020 - 2840005001  
1.0   5909025002 6200001022  - 2840010001  
1.5   5909032002 6200001022 5911602020 5911602019 2840015001  

2.5 5906030251   6200005022 5911602020 - 2840025001  

5.0   5909040002 6200005022  - 2840050001  
10.0      - 2840100001  
SKIT/S Head plate Wing nut M8 Threaded rod M8 Pipe fitting Floor nipple Cover seal Floor seal Floor nipple turn-
DEB R 1/4" ing tool
Type Item 105 Item 106 Item 107 Item 108 Item 109 Item 110 (tool)
0.1 - 8118008002 8121008999 6461080803 5911600003 6819200001
0.25 6200000512     8322005002 8322005001 

0.5 6200000512       

1.0 6200001012     8322010002 8322010001 

1.5 6200001012       

2.5 6200002512     8322025002 8322025001 

5.0 6200002512       

10.0        

Table 11 Spare parts for adsorber

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12 Drawings

12.1 Adsorber (second stage)

Adsorber: area of cross-section / Querschnitt

109
106

105

104

103

107

102

101

100

110 108

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12.2 Piston valve item 4; item 5 + item 15 at the SKIT S DEB 0.1 ... 5.0 m3/h

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12.3 Piston valve item 4 / item 5 at the SKIT S DEB 10 m3/h

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12.4 Sensor electrode (item 9)

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12.5 3-way piston valve item 23 + item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 0.1 .... 1.0 m3/h

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12.6 3-way piston valve item 23 and item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 1.5 ....5 m3/h

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12.7 3-way piston valve item 23 and item 58 at the SKIT S DEB 10 m3/h

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12.8 Coalescer (item 34)

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13 Record of the maintenance and repair works

A sample table as master copy

Record of the maintenance and repair works

Date Time The following maintenance and repair works have been performed Name Signature

Table 12 Record table for maintenance and repair works.

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14 System drawing
(see Annex)

15 Electric diagram
(see Annex)

16 PID
(see Annex)

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