CorroVenta WS4 ES User Manual

WS4 ES
WATER SEPARATOR

USER MANUAL

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Table of Content

Intended use .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Manufacturing Directive ............................................................................................................................ 3

Safety information .................................................................................................................................... 4

Use of WS4 ES for suction drying ............................................................................................................ 5

Functional overview, WS4 ES ................................................................................................................... 6

Delivery inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Use of WS4 ES with digital ES-family turbine ........................................................................................ 9

Function and indicator signals .................................................................................................................. 9

After finished job, dismount .................................................................................................................... 11

Maintenance and service .......................................................................................................................... 12

Filter replacement ................................................................................................................................ 12

Cleaning the WS4 ES ............................................................................................................................ 13

Accessories and consumables ................................................................................................................. 13

Fault finding ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 15

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• High capacity

• Service friendly

• Robust

• Very low noise

User Manual WS4 ES

Intended use

The Corroventa WS4 ES water separator is developed and intended for use during suction drying of
floating floors and other layered constructions and it has the capacity to remove not only water but
also particles and dust.

As all other Corroventa machines, the WS4 ES is of a very robust design, a prerequisite for a very long
life. Its housing is made of stainless steel and the built-in, submersible pump was selected for its
ruggedness and suitability for this very tough environment. The pump is attached to the lid which
also integrates all the electronics and the power cable. Thus, when the lid is removed, all that remains
is a very easily cleaned housing. Although physically much smaller and weighing only 20 kg, the WS4
ES has the same efficient three step filtering as its predecessor. Naturally, it is compatible with all
Corroventa turbines, old as well as new.

Features:

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Manufacturing Directive

The Corroventa WS4 ES is CE approved.

Waiver of Liability

Faulty, incorrect installations and/or incorrect use can cause damage to property and human injury.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility or liability for damages or injuries caused by non­compliance with the instructions herein, use for other purposes than the intended, or failure to
observe its warnings. Such damage, injuries or liabilities are not covered by the product warranty.
The product warranty does not cover consumables or normal wear and tear.
It is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect the product at time of delivery and before use to ensure
its good function. The product warranty does not cover damage resulting from use of faulty products.
Changes or modifications to the equipment must not be made without written consent by
Corroventa Avfuktning AB.
The product, technical data and/or installation and operation instructions can be changed without
prior notice.
This manual contains information that is protected by the Intellectual Property laws. No part of this
manual may be copied, stored in an information system or transferred in any form or in any way
without the written consent of Corroventa Avfuktning AB.

Any comments on the contents of this document shall be sent or addressed to:

Corroventa Avfuktning AB Tel.[phone]
Mekanikervägen 3 Fax[phone]
564 35 Bankeryd, SWEDEN E-Mail [email protected]

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Safety information

This equipment can be used by children aged eight (8) years or above and people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with lack of experience and knowledge provided they have
been given instructions and information on how it is safely used and that they understand the
hazards involved.

Children must not be allowed to play with the equipment. Cleaning and maintenance must not be
performed by children without SuperVision.

Furthermore, the following warnings and instructions shall be read and observed:

1. The machine is intended for indoor use only.

2. The machine must be leveled when installed and operated. It must not be tilted more than 5

degrees.

3. The machine must not be powered until the installation is finished in accordance with this

manual.

4. The machine must not be covered as this can lead to overheating and fire hazard.

5. The machine must not be used as table, trestle, pallet or stool.

6. The machine must not be used to step or stand on.

7. Never use the machine without all filters installed as the particles, the dust and the water

that escapes the machine will be released with the air and will also, on the way, damage the
turbine. Ensure that the filters are clean as a cluttered filter inevitably stops or disturbs the
drying process and can also cause the connected turbine to overheat.

8. The machine must not be used in spaces where explosive gases can be present.

9. Install the machine steadily and leveled so that it cannot fall over.

10. Keep children, animals and spectators away from the work place while installation is

undertaken.

11. If the machine is broken, if the power connector or the cable is damaged, contact the retailer.

Do not repair the equipment if you have not received specific training by the manufacturer.

12. Be careful not to damage the power cable. The cable must not go through water or pass

sharp edges.

13. Never carry or tow the machine by its cable.

14. To use electrical equipment in humid or wet environment can be dangerous. Never power the

machine if it is standing in water.

15. The machine must only be connected to grounded power outlet with 230VAC, 50Hz, max 16A.

16. A residual-current device / ground fault circuit interrupter should be used to minimize the

risk of electric shocks.

17. Water must not come in contact with the electrical components of the machine. If this has

happened, ensure that the equipment is dry before it is used again.

18. The power must always be disconnected before the machine is opened.

19. Repairs and maintenance of the electronics and the electrical system of the machine must

only be made by qualified electrician.

20. Air hoses/pipes that are used and connected to the machine must be corrosion-resistant,

able to withstand 80°C heat and have sufficient structural strength not to collapse or break
from the underpressure generated by connected turbine.

21. The machine must never be used with any other accessories than those listed in this manual

or those specifically approved by Corroventa Avfuktning AB.

For further advice on product safety and use, please contact the supplier.

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Use of WS4 ES for suction drying

The Corroventa WS4 ES, as earlier described, developed and intended for use during suction drying of
layered constructions. As this, foremost, is a matter of drying material, the process is preferably
assisted by an adsorption dryer as it creates a better Δx, a bigger difference in water contents
between in- and outgoing air, than a condensing dryer does which increases the speed of the drying
process.

To achieve circulation, movement of air, through the construction, the adsorption dryer is used in
parallel with a turbine installed to draw air from the construction creating an underpressure that
makes ambient air processed by the dryer enter it through drilled holes, gaps by the walls etc.
Particularly in the beginning of the process the turbine normally pulls free water from the
construction and this is where the need for a WS4 ES water separator arises. The system inlet is
through hose/hose system connected to the construction and the outlet is connected to the turbine
so that all air from the construction passes the filter before it reaches the turbine. This way, the
water is collected allowing its disposal to be controlled and particles and dust gather in the filters.
While protecting the turbine from water and dust related damages, naturally the quality of the air
that is released from the turbine at suitable point outside the area to be dried is also significantly
improved.

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A

Inlet from water damaged construction

B

Step 1, Coarse filter

C

Step 2, Water separation

D

Step 3, air filter

E

Outlet to turbine or Kombi machine

WS4 ES

1 pc

Water hose

1 pc

Manual

1 pc

Functional overview, WS4 ES

The Corroventa WS4 ES filtering process functions as depicted and described below.

Delivery inspection

The Corroventa WS4 ES is delivered with the following items included:

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Manual
pump activation

On/off, power switch

Power outlet,

Signal LED

System bus

Inlet, connected to hose/hose

construction to be dried.

Outlet, connected to
Carrying handle with

Lid locks

Connection for drainage

Product Overview

Below pictures present the WS4 ES with all its external features and controls

turbine or Kombi
machine

connector,
interoperability
with the digital ES­family turbines

system leading to the

turbine or Kombi
machine

water hose

integrated cable parking

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Always use the

Installation

Before use, verify that the machine’s interior is clean and that the air filter is not dirty or clogged. If
necessary, clean the machine’s interior and replace the air filter before the work is initiated.

Always use the power outlet on the WS4 ES machine to supply the turbine or the Kombi machine to
ensure that it is stopped when the pump is activated. If the turbine/Kombi machine does not stop,
the pump will not be able to empty the machine and water will reach turbine or the Kombi machine.

Installation:

1. Place the machine steadily and leveled to ensure that it does not fall over. The machine must

not be tilted more than 5 degrees in order for it to work properly.

2. Connect the air hoses. The inlet is connected to the hose/hose system that leads to the

construction. The outlet is connected to the turbine/Kombi machine.

3. Connect the water hose and lead it to suitable drainage.

4. Connect the turbine/Kombi machine power cable to the power outlet of the WS4 ES.

Doing so ensure that the turbine/Kombi machine is stopped when the pump is activated,
preventing water from reaching the turbine and also allowing the pump to function as
intended. The built-in pump support elevation heights of up to 3.5 meters.

5. If using the WS4 ES with a digital ES-family turbine, in addition to the power cable, the WS4

ES can also be connected to the turbine with a system cable. Doing so allows for the turbine
to count the number of times the water separator has been emptied and also to keep track of
when the last cycle was completed. This connection is optional, not necessary.

Regardless of
whether this connection is used or not, the turbine power cable shall always be
connected to the WS4 ES.

6. When installation of the turbine/Kombi machine is finished in accordance with its manual,

connect the machine power cable to grounded, single phase 230VAC, 50Hz power outlet with
maximum 16A fuse. As the machine is normally used in humid environment, the use of
residual-current device / ground fault circuit interrupter is recommended.

7. Start the system with the On, Start, button. The alarm indicator will give one brief flash as to

indicate that the start-up was successful and no errors were detected. If there is water in the
WS4 ES, it empties this automatically before it powers the turbine/Kombi machine. If no
water is detected, the turbine/Kombi machine is started immediately.

8. Verify that the air flows through the turbine and the construction are correct so that intended

drying effect is achieved and that the process is not interrupted by overheating
turbine/Kombi machine.

power outlet on
the WS4 ES for
Turbine/Kombi
machine!

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WS4 ES connected to digital

outlet of the WS4 ES.

Use of WS4 ES with digital ES-family turbine

When using the WS4 ES water separator with a new ES family turbine, the power cable connection to
the WS4 ES can be supplemented with a system cable so as to allow for the turbine to count how
many cycles the WS4 ES has performed which is a good indication of how much water has been
removed. In addition to the counting of the cycles, the turbine also keeps track of time and date of
the last pump activation so that the user can get a good understanding of whether there is still
coming any free water out of the construction or not.

ES family Turbine with
system cable.
This connection is optional,
it does not have to be used.
Regardless of whether it is
used or not, the turbine
power cable shall always be
connected to the power

Function and indicator signals

To operate the WS4 ES and to understand its indicator signals it is beneficial to know the following:

When the machine is powered, the power switch is activated, a short flash of the indicator LED shall
be observed as indication of everything operating as intended.
If the machine detects water at start-up, it always runs the pump before it starts the turbine.
The switch for manual pumping will stop the turbine and activate the pump. When the machine is
emptied, it automatically resumes normal operation and thus, if a turbine or Kombi machine is still
connected, it will start again.

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Alarm

Action

A series of single flashes means that the levels

A series of dual flashes means is a warning of

A series of triple flashes means that the pump

The WS4 ES indicator signals shall be understood and managed as follows:

sensors do not work correctly. The WS4 ES will

Series of single flashes

continue to operate but the machine might not
be fully emptied in each cycle and thus the
pumping cycle frequency may increase.

A probable cause to this alarm is a collection of
dirt at the bottom of the machine. Stop the
machine, disconnect the power and clean the
machine in accordance with the instructions of
this manual.

the pumping being slower than expected. The

Series of two flashes

warning is activated after ten minutes of
pumping, to be compared with a normal
pumping cycle of approximately one minute.
As long as the pumping is completed within 30
minutes, the process will continue. If not
completed within this time frame, the machine
will stop and the WS4 ES will present a series of
triple flashes.
If this warning is presented, check that there is
water coming out of the hose, that the hose is
not squeezed or clogged. When this is done, stay
by the machine until the pumping is completed
and the turbine resumes operation.
If this does not occur, stop the machine and
disconnect the power. Clean the machine in
accordance with this manual and try again.

Series of three flashes

has failed to empty the machine within 30
minutes and the operation was stopped to
prevent damage. This alarm is persistent and will
not disappear until the machine has been
restarted.
If this warning is presented, check that the hose
is not squeezed or clogged. Use manual pump
switch to see if the pump is functioning or if the
problem remains. If it does remain, stop the
machine and disconnect the power. Clean the
machine in accordance with this manual and try
again.

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A series of four flashes means that the overflow

accordance with this manual and try again.

Series of four flashes

sensor has been triggered at least once. The
third time these sensors is triggered the
operation is stopped. The alarm is persistent and
will not disappear until the machine has been
restarted. If the sensor was triggered
immediately at start- up the machine will not
start the turbine.
A probable cause to this alarm is that the
second, middle sensor does not work due to
collection of dirt. Stop the machine and
disconnect the power. Clean the machine in
accordance with this manual and try again. If the
alarm was presented immediately at start-up,
the overflow sensor could be clogged or
malfunctioning. Stop the machine and
disconnect the power. Clean the machine in

After finished job, dismount

When the job is finished, follow below instructions:

1. Stop the turbine, turn it off.

2. Push manual pump button to empty the WS4 ES.

3. Turn the WS4 ES off and disconnect power.

4. Disconnect hoses.

At a suitable location, loosen and remove the lid. With water, clean and empty the WS4 ES of all
collected dirt and dust. If it is dirty, replace the filter

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Turn the knobs anti­cl
the lid.
the machine.

Pull the filter inwards
to remove it. Push the
new filter in position
on pipe.

Sensors,
and, higher up,
start

Overflow sensor

Maintenance and service

Filter replacement

The air filter in the machine shall be regularly replaced, suitably for each new job or as soon as it is
dirty and/or clogged.

1. Make the machine powerless, disconnect the power cable.

2. Turn the knobs on the lid anti-clockwise and then remove the lid. Pull out the dirty filter and,

without any tools install the new one pushing it into place.

3. Put the lid back on and lock it by turning the knobs clockwise.

ockwise to loosen

Lift it out of

pump stop

pump

.

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Article lnumber

Name

10603

Air filter, Inline

21214

Hose, 10m

6000342

Hose connector, female, for hose 21214

6000341

Hose connector, male, for hose 21214

Cleaning the WS4 ES

The WS4 ES should, for maximum life length and reliability, be cleaned after usage and this is very
easily done.

The WS4 ES must be made powerless before it is cleaned.

1. Loosen the lid by turning the knobs anti-clockwise and the remove it.

2. Remove the air filter and use water hose to flush and clean the machine interior. Empty the

machine of all water and dust.

3. Install new air filter.

4. Before putting the lid back on, inspect the sensors and the bottom of the pump to see that

no dirt is collected there. Put the lid back on and secure it by turning the knobs clockwise.

Accessories and consumables

The following articles are available as accessories and consumables to the WS4 ES:

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Symptom

Probable cause

Action

Although the pump
is running, the
machine is never
emptied.

The water hose can be

If necessary, clean the hose and make sure

The pump does not
start or makes
noise.

Heavily dirty or failing pump

Clean the machine in accordance with the

It is not possible to
start the pump
manually, the WS4
ES does not react to
the manual pump
switch.

There is no water in the

If the WS4 ES does not detect any water, the

Fault finding

For information on the different indicator signals and how to address them, please refer to paragraph
Function and indicator signals.

clogged/squeezed or lead
higher than 3,5 meters, the
maximum elevation height
of the pump.

The turbine/Kombi machine
power cable is not
connected to the machine
but to a separate power
outlet. Therefore, it does
not stop and the
underpressure prevents the
pump from functioning.

and/or sensor/float switch.

the elevation is not higher than 3.5 meters.

If not done already, connect the
turbine/Kombi machine power cable to the
machine so that it is stopped when the pump
is activated.

instructions of this manual.
Verify that the installation is correct

If the problem(s) still remain, contact your
retailed for repair.

WS4 ES.

If there is water in the
machine and the pump still
does not start, either the
sensor or the pump is
failing.

pump will not start.

Try to clean the machine. If that does not
help, contact your retailed for repair.

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Turbine/Kombi

Depending on the situation:

Trouble shoot as follows, given the situation:

Max pump elevation (m)

3,5

Capacity (l/min)

25

Voltage

230 VAC / 50 Hz

Rated power (W)

700

Height x width x length (mm)

487 x 293 x 446

Weight, kg

20

machine does not
start.

Pump is active.

An alarm has been
triggered and stopped the
WS4 ES.

The turbine/Kombi machine
is not correctly connected or
started.

WS4 ES failure.

Check to see if water is coming out through
the drainage hose. If so, the turbine will
resume when the WS4 ES has been emptied.

Check the WS4 ES alarm indicator. If it is
flashing, signaling an alarm, please refer to
paragraph Function and indicator signals.

Verify that it is connected to the power outlet
of the WS4 ES, that it is activated and that
there is power to the WS4 ES.

If the above has not helped, restart the WS4
ES and check that it, upon activation, gives a
short flash of the alarm indicator confirming
that it has not detected any errors. If so,
continue the trouble shooting with the
turbine/Kombi machine that may be the
cause of the problem. If not, contact your
retailer for service and repair:

Technical data

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