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C ont e nt s
1 General ............................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Design of the documentation 7
1.2 Location of the manual 7
1.3 Use of these documents 7
1.4 Guarantee 7
1.5 Contact information 7
2 General safety notes............................................................................................ 8
2.1 Responsibilities of the operator 8
2.2 Specific safety notes and symbols 8
2.3 Safety measures at the location of installation 9
2.4 Basic safety measures during normal operation 9
2.5 Basic safety measures during maintenance 10
2.6 Basic information on personal protection equipment (PPE) 10
2.7 Observe the environmental regulations 10
2.8 Risk potential of the bilge water oil separator 11
2.9 Sources of danger 11
3 Design and function ........................................................................................... 12
3.1 Component overview 12
3.2 Proper use 15
3.3 Excerpt from the IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49) 15
3.4 MARPOL 73/78 Annex I 15
3.5 Regulation 16 (5) 15
3.6 MEPC.107(49) 15
3.7 Equipment requirements 16
3.7.1 Bilge Separator 16
3.7.2 Bilge Alarm 16
3.7.3 Automatic stopping device 16
3.8 Installation requirements 17
3.9 Instructions 17
3.10 Training 17
3.11 Applicability 17
3.12 Separation-friendly cleaning agents 17
3.13 Technical data 17
3.13.1 Capacity, dimensions and weight 17
3.13.2 Electric data 18
3.13.3 Pipe connections 18
3.14 Oil separator control system 19
3.15 Elements of the control and display field 20
3.15.1 LED displays 20
3.15.2 Keys 20
3.15.3 LCD 21
3.15.4 Oil detection and oil discharge 21
3.16 Oil monitor 22
3.16.1 Alarms 22
3.16.2 System status message 22
3.17 Optional control functions 22
3.17.1 Oil separator remote control 23
3.17.2 Oil tank overflow 23
3.17.3 Monitor flow controller Option 23

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3.17.4 Oil alarm by means of capacitive probe in the oil separator Option 23
3.17.5 Pressure difference switch Option 23
3.17.6 Dry run protection Option 23
3.18 Identification of type 23
3.19 Type tests 24
3.20 Environmental requirements 24
3.20.1 Voltage 24
3.20.2 Feed water 25
3.20.3 Connections 25
3.20.4 Cleaning facilities 25
3.20.5 Oil detection and oil discharge 25
3.20.6 Protection 25
3.20.7 Humidity 25
3.20.8 Temperature 25
3.21 Noise 25
3.22 Vibrations 25
4 Important terms and definitions for bilge water oil separator ................................ 25
4.1 Test and certificates of the unit 25
4.2 Constructional measure to prevent sea pollution by oil 25
4.3 Adsorption 26
4.4 Emulsion 26
4.5 Coalescence 26
5 Bearing ............................................................................................................. 26
5.1 Transport 26
5.2 Unpacking 27
5.3 Bearing 27
5.4 Packaging disposal 27
5.5 Requirements for taking the unit out of service for longer periods of time 27
6 Preparation for commissioning ........................................................................... 27
6.1 Compressed air 28
6.2 Flushing water 28
6.3 Supply unit consumption list 28
6.4 Electricity 29
6.5 Safety aspects before use 30
6.6 Installation 30
7 Commissioning.................................................................................................. 31
7.1 Pump 31
7.2 Suction line 31
7.3 Flushing water inlet 32
7.4 Oil outlet 32
7.5 Flushing water outlet 32
7.6 Clean water outlet 32
7.7 Recirculation outlets 32
7.8 Pipelines 33
7.9 Automatic - control box 33
7.10 Electrical connections of oil separator control system 34
8 Installation plan ................................................................................................. 34
8.1 P&ID (pipeline and instrument diagram) 34
8.2 Installation scheme – suggestion 34
9 Process description ........................................................................................... 35

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9.1 Oil water separation 35

9.2 Adsorber bypass 35
9.3 Discharge control 37
9.4 Bilge alarm monitor OMD 38
10 Operation .......................................................................................................... 38
10.1 Before commissioning 38
10.2 Before each startup 39
10.3 Commissioning the OWS-COM 40
10.4 Meaning of the message lights 41
10.5 Menu structure 41
10.5.1 Start message 41
10.5.2 Operation display 41
10.5.3 Displays initiated by menu control 43
10.5.4 Language selection 44
10.5.5 Notes on input mapping 44
10.5.6 Notes on output mapping 45
10.5.7 Branching to the user settings 45
10.5.8 Changing user settings 46
11 Maintenance...................................................................................................... 47
11.1 Monthly inspections 47
11.2 Semi-annual inspections 48
11.3 Annual inspections 48
11.4 Changing the coalescer 48
11.4.1 Disassembly 48
11.4.2 Mounting the oil separator lid 49
11.4.3 Commissioning the oil separator 49
11.5 Replacing the adsorber plugs 49
11.5.1 Open adsorber housing. 49
11.5.2 Take out the adsorber plugs 50
11.5.3 Inserting new adsorber plugs 50
11.5.4 Close adsorber housing. 51
12 Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 52
12.1 Warning notes 52
12.1 Table of faults 53
13 Spare parts ....................................................................................................... 56
13.1 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.1 57
13.2 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.25 58
13.3 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.5 59
13.4 Spare parts for OWS COM 1.0 61
13.5 Spare parts for OWS COM 2.5 62
13.6 Spare parts for OWS COM 5.0 64
13.7 Spare parts for OWS COM 10.0 65
14 Drawings ........................................................................................................... 67
14.1 Adsorber (second stage) 67
14.2 Piston valve pos.4, pos. 5 and pos. 15 OWS-COM 0.1 - 5.0m³/h 68
14.3 Piston valve pos.4 / pos. 5 OWS-COM 10.0 m³/h 68
14.4 Sensor electrode pos. 9 69
14.5 3/2-way piston valve pos. 23 and pos.58 at the OWS-COM 0.1 - 1.0 m³/h 69
14.6 3/2-way piston valve pos. 23 and pos.58 at the OWS-COM 2.5 - 10.0 m³/h 70
14.7 Coalescer pos. 34 SKIT/S-DEB 0.1 m³/h – 10.0 m³/h 70

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15 Annex ............................................................................................................... 70
15.1 Checklist for commissioning 70
15.2 Record of the maintenance and repair works 74

List of tables
Tab. 1 Contact information ...............................................................................................7
Tab. 2 Component overview ..........................................................................................12
Tab. 3 OMD and measuring cell .....................................................................................13
Tab. 4 Pressure gauge ..................................................................................................14
Tab. 5 Capacity, dimensions and weight, electric data ....................................................18
Tab. 6 Electric data ........................................................................................................18
Tab. 7 Component overview, pipe connections...............................................................19
Tab. 8 Pipe connections.................................................................................................19
Tab. 9 Type test certificates ...........................................................................................24
Tab. 10 Supply unit consumption list ..............................................................................28
Tab. 11 Cable glangs at the oil separator - OWS-COM ...................................................29
Tab. 12 Component overview of control box ...................................................................34
Tab. 13 Component overview, installation scheme .........................................................34
Tab. 14 Process overview ..............................................................................................37
Tab. 15 Meaning of the message lights ..........................................................................41
Tab. 16 Factory settings.................................................................................................47
Tab. 17 Table of faults ...................................................................................................55
Tab. 18 Spare parts OWS COM 0,1 ...............................................................................57
Tab. 19 Spare parts OWS COM 0.25 .............................................................................58
Tab. 20 Spare parts OWS COM 0.5 ...............................................................................59
Tab. 21 Spare parts OWS COM 1.0 ...............................................................................61
Tab. 22 Spare parts OWS COM 2.5 ...............................................................................62
Tab. 23 Spare parts OWS COM 5.0 ...............................................................................64
Tab. 24 Spare parts OWS COM 10.0 .............................................................................65
Tab. 25 Checklist ...........................................................................................................73

List of figures
Fig. 1 Component overview............................................................................................12
Fig. 2 OMD and measuring cell ......................................................................................13
Fig. 3 Pressure gauge....................................................................................................14
Fig. 4 Automatic stopp device ........................................................................................17
Fig. 5 Pipe connections..................................................................................................18
Fig. 6 Potentiometer ......................................................................................................21
Fig. 7 Lifting eyes X and Z .............................................................................................26
Fig. 8 Support eyes (only to be used for transport)..........................................................27
Fig. 9 View from outside to cable glands ........................................................................30
Fig. 10 Oil separator, maintenance space.......................................................................30
Fig. 11 Oil separator, maintenance height ......................................................................31
Fig. 12 Control box ........................................................................................................33
Fig. 13 Installation scheme.............................................................................................35
Fig. 14 Adsorber plug replacement.................................................................................50
Fig. 15 Overview adsorber .............................................................................................51

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1 General
1.1 Design of the documentation
This document includes all important information for the user of the described plant / unit:
· Safety instructions
· Instructions for commissioning, handling and maintenance
· Technical data
If you need further information or if problems occur that are not covered by these operation
instructions,please contact RWO GmbH directly. (à1.5 Contact information)
Images, schematic diagrams and tables are only intended for better understanding, in
general they reflect RWO standard but can differ in case of special systems, additional
options and technical modifications. For detailed information to the RWO system you
purchased, refer to the provided drawings.
1.2 Location of the manual
A copy of the manual must be kept easily accessible for the operating and supervising
staff.
1.3 Use of these documents
· Descriptions are given in the running text.
· Enumerations are marked with (●).
· Steps are marked with (1), 2), 3)…).
· Notes and links are marked with (à).
· Highlights in the running text indicate security advices.
1.4 Guarantee
Any warranty in terms of our sales and delivery conditions as well as RWO’s confirmation
of order are only granted if:
· The plant / unit is used corresponding to these operation instructions.
· The operating log is updated daily in full.
· The plant / unit is not used improperly.
· Repairs are carried out by authorised specialised personnel only (such training can
be booked through the service department (à1.5 Contact information)).
· Only original parts or spare parts and chemicals approved by RWO GmbH are used
for repair.
· No unauthorised alterations are carried out on the whole plant.
Excluded from the guarantee are typical wear and tear parts, like e. g.
· all rotating parts, gaskets, filters etc.

Tab. 1 Contact information

1.5 Contact information

Department Telephone Fax E-mail
+49 421 53705
Repair and service +49 421 53705 440 [email protected]
0
Spare parts +49 421 53705
+49 421 53705 442 [email protected]
service 228
+49 421 53705
Sales +49 421 53705 445 [email protected]
213

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Internet www.rwo.de
Postal address RWO GmbH
Marine Water Technology
Thalenhorststrasse 15A
28307 Bremen
Germany

When ordering spare parts, please provide us with the serial number
of the plant / unit (see cover page of these operation instructions or
Note name plate of the plant / unit).

2 General safety notes

2.1 Responsibilities of the operator
The plant / unit has been constructed and manufactured considering the applicable
resolutions, standards and technical specifications. It corresponds to state-of-the-art
technology and guarantees highest possible safety in all operation states.
The safety of the plant / unit can only be guaranteed if all the required measures are
fulfilled. The operator of the plant has to plan these measures according to the
instructions.
Especially, the operator must make sure that:
· The plant / unit is operated in perfect, functional condition only. The safety devices
should be checked regularly to ensure correct function.
· Required personal protection equipment (PPE) is available and used when required.
· The operation instructions are always complete, readable and available on site for
use on the plant / unit.
· The operating log is updated daily in full.
· Only qualified and authorized personnel are permitted to operate, maintain and
repair the plant / unit (such training can be booked through the service department
(à1.5 Contact information)).
· The personnel are instructed regarding all questions of working safety and
environmental protection, and know the contents of the operation instructions and
the safety notes contained therein.
· All safety and warning notes attached to the plant / unit are visible and readable and
have been neither removed nor covered.
· Modifications are to be carried out by authorised specialised personnel only and in
coordination with the supplier.
2.2 Specific safety notes and symbols
The operation instructions contain specific safety notes.
These are to avoid dangers to:
· Persons
· Product and plant / unit
· Environment
The symbols used in the operation instructions shall draw the attention to the following
issues!

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DANGER denotes an immediate danger. Non-observance of the

instruction can result in most severe or fatal injuries.

DANGER
WARNING denotes a potentially dangerous situation. Non-
observance of the instruction could result in most severe or fatal
injuries.
WARNING
CAUTION denotes a potentially dangerous situation. Non-observance
of the instruction can cause injuries.

CAUTION
Denotes important information and steps, non-observance of which
can cause damage and/or functional faults of the plant / unit.

NOTE
Denotes application help, tips and other useful information about the
respective topic.

Note

2.3 Safety measures at the location of installation

The plant / unit must be placed onto an even and solid base and be fixed or welded onto
the ship fundament at the designated points.
To overthrow the plant / unit means mortal danger!

DANGER
2.4 Basic safety measures during normal operation
The plant / unit must be operated by specially trained and authorized persons only, who
know the operation instructions (such training can be booked through the service
department (à1.5 Contact information)).
Check and make sure before starting the plant / unit that:
· Only authorized persons are allowed to stay in the working area of the plant / unit.
· Nobody can be injured when plant / unit is started!
Check plant / unit for visible damage before starting and make sure that it is operated in
perfect condition only! Any damage to the plant / unit must be reported immediately!

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2.5 Basic safety measures during maintenance

· Ensure the intervals and activities for inspection and maintenance are observed as
stated in the operating instructions!
· Observe maintenance and repair instructions regarding the single components in the
appendix!
· Before starting maintenance or repair works, close the access to the plant / unit by
unauthorized persons! Provide signs mentioning that maintenance or repair works
are carried out!
· Depressurize the system, interrupt the feed to the plant / unit and protect against
restart!
· Switch-off main switch of power supply before starting maintenance and repair
works!
· When exchanging heavy plant / unit parts, use suitable and functionable lifting
devices only!
· Make sure before starting maintenance and repair works that all parts are at room
temperature.
2.6 Basic information on personal protection equipment (PPE)
Change your clothes before performing any kind of maintenance or
other work at the unit.
Wear:
Disposable single-use boiler suits
Rubber boots
Rubber coated textile gloves
Eye protection
Safety harnass
After work, dispose of the single-use clothes properly and clean the
other parts with fresh water before storing them.

2.7 Observe the environmental regulations

Legal regulations for e. g. avoiding waste have to be taken into consideration during all
works carried out at the plant / unit.
Especially during installation, repair and maintenance works, water endangering materials
such as:
· lubricants and oils
· hydraulic oil
· coolants
· acids and lyes
· Cleaning agents
are not to be discharged into the soil or the drain!

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These substances must be collected in suitable tanks, transported and disposed of

according to valid regulations!
2.8 Risk potential of the bilge water oil separator
The bilge water oil separator has been subject to a safety inspection and acceptance test.
Faulty operation or misuse may result in severe health risks for the user and damage to
the environment. Additionally, the bilge water oil separator and other assets of the ship can
suffer permanent damage.
All persons involved in the installation, the electric and hydraulic connection and the
operation of the bilge water oil separator must be qualified accordingly (the relevant
training sessions can be booked in our service department (à1.5 Contact information))
and must pay close attention to these installation and operating instructions.
Your safety is concerned!
2.9 Sources of danger
Voltage > 42 V. Direct contact with live parts may cause serious injury
or death. Before working on electric equipment, interrupt the voltage
supply externally and turn the main switch (1Q1, à7.9 Automatic
DANGER control panel) to "0". Any wiring at the unit only by trained staff!

Risk of explosion!
Standard plants must not be operated in explosive areas.

DANGER
The bilge water oil separator operates with an eccentric spiral pump.
Do not put your hands into the area of the transmission bell housing -
stuffing box packing at the rotating shaft! Danger of most severe
WARNING finger and hand injuries.

Risk of injuries when working at lines under pressure.

Before taking up the work, check water and compressed air lines and
make sure that they are not under pressure.
CAUTION
All pneumatic valves are closed by a pre-tensioned spring. On
dismounting the valve drive, the spring can eject forcefully and cause
injuries.
WARNING
If the bilge water oil separator is heated to the upper range with an
electric heater or a steam heater, temperatures up to approx. 60
degreed celsius can occur. Risk of burns.
CAUTION

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3 Design and function

3.1 Component overview

Fig. 1 Component overview

Pos. Description
1 Non-return valve
2 Inlet
3 Control box
9 Sensor electrode
10 Electric heating
11 Jam panel
12 Safety valve (1.1 bar)
14 Single outlet pump
16 Foundation
28 Funnel
29 Coalescer container (1. stage)
41 Zinc anode
42 Sampling valve
43 Safety valve (3.3 bar)
47 Adsorber (2. stage)
57 Sample water valve
58 Bypass valve
59 Venting
60 Non-return flap
Tab. 2 Component overview

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Component overview control system

Fig. 2 OMD and measuring cell

Pos. Description
1Q1 Main switch
2S1 Heating
2S3 Hand 0 Automatic
17.1 Oil monitor OMD
17.2 Measuring cell
25 3-way ball cock
37 Identification plate
76 Non-return valve
A1.1 Control panel
Tab. 3 OMD and measuring cell

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Component overview pressure gauge,

Fig. 3 Pressure gauge

Pos. Description
7 Pressure gauge 0-10 bar compressed air
8.1 Vacuum pressure gauge -1/+5 bar coalescer input
8.2 Vacuum pressure gauge -1/+5 bar coalescer output
54.1 Pressure gauge 0-10 bar adsorber input
54.2 Pressure gauge 0-10 bar flushing water input
Tab. 4 Pressure gauge
The standard version of the oily water separator type series OWS-COM is marked by the
following characteristics:
The entire oil separator system (as of type OWS-COM 0,25) is screwed to a base (fig. 1,
pos. 16à3.1) which can be welded in the engine room of the ship.
The second stage is equipped with adsorber cartridges. The pump (fig. 1 pos. 14à3.1) (as
of type OWS-COM 0,25) is attached to the container, connected by tubes and cables.
All piston valves (fig. 4, pos. 4, 5, 15, 23 à3.13.3, fig. 1 pos. 58à3.1) are initiated by the
solenoid valves and are completely installed in tubes.
The automatic control box (fig. 1 pos. 3à3.1) is connected to the system/unit and wired to
the sensor electrode, the electric heater, the pump and the oil monitor OMD.
The oil monitor OMD is attached to the oily water separator. The sample water lines and
the electric system are ready installed.
The plant (as of type OWS-COM 0,25) is equipped with an electric heater (fig. 1, pos.
10à3.1) in the upper part of the oil separator which keeps the separated oil in a liquid
state. A thermo element limits the temperature; by defaults it is set to 40°C. It is controlled
by a contactor in the automatic system control box (fig. 1, pos. 3à3.1). The heater can
also be switched off manually using a switch (àFig. 12 ).
Optionally, the oil separator system can be equipped with a steam or thermal heater
instead of the electric heater and with a temperature control valve.

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The oil separator systems are coated with a two-components epoxy resin on the inside.
The outer coating consists of a universal primer and a machine varnish.
(Any differing scope of delivery can be found in writing in our order confirmation.)
3.2 Proper use
The oil separator type OWS-COM is, according to IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49), a
highly specialised device with the sole purpose of separating oil from the bilge water. Any
other use beyond this field is not permitted. In case of non-obedience, all warranties and
claims will be void.

The IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49) has been put into effect on July 18, 2004 and applies
to all bilge water oil separators and 15ppm alarm units installed on ships after January 1,
2005.
IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49) describes the details of the type test for oil separators and
15ppm oil content alarm systems. The main different to the old Resolution MEPC.60 (33)
consists in that the new MEPC.107 (49) includes an oil in water emulsion. This emulsion is
generated by mixing the different test oils with a specified emulsifying chemical and an iron
oxide powder for an hour under controlled conditions using a centrifugal pump with high
speed. The bilge water oil separator must be able to split the emulsion and to separate oil
residues.
3.3 Excerpt from the IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49)
Excerpt from the IMO Resolution MEPC.107(49)
The following contains an excerpt 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
3.4 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 regulation 16, which stipulates that shops of 400 gross tonnage and above should be
installed with approved equipment
3.5 Regulation 16 (5)
Regulation 16(5) stipulates that the oil content of the 15 ppm Bilge Separators should not
exceed 15 ppm. The 15 ppm Bilge Alarm shall activate to indicate when this level cannot
be maintained and initiate automatic stop of overboard discharge of oily mixtures where
applicable.
3.8.1 15 ppm Bilge Separator;
3.8.2 15 ppm Bilge Alarm
3.8.3 Automatic stopping device
3.6 MEPC.107(49)
The Resolution MEPC.107(49) supersedes the recommendations contained in Resolution
MEPC.60 (33).

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3.7 Equipment requirements

3.7.1 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 water 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.
3.7.2 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
whenever clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes.
3.7.3 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. Alternatively the unit (measuring block) may be replaced by a calibrated 15
ppm Bilge Alarm. The calibration certificate for the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm, certifying date of
last calibration check, should be retained onboard for inspection purposes. The accuracy
checks can only be done by the manufacturer or persons authorized by the manufacturer.

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3.8 Installation requirements

outboards

Automatic to the bilge

Recirculation device for
stop Test and port control authorities
device
to the bilge

15 ppm
Bilge alarm
Oil separator

Fig. 4 Automatic stopp device

For future inspection purposes on board ship, a sampling point should be provided in a
vertical section of the water effluent piping as close as is practicable to the 15 ppm Bilge
Separator outlet. Re-circulating facilities (manual 3 way valve) should be provided, after
and adjacent to the overboard outlet of the stopping device to enable the 15 ppm Bilge
Separator system, including the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm and the automatic stopping device, to
be tested with the overboard discharge closed (see àFig. 4 Automatic stopp device).
The re-circulating facility should be so configured as to prevent under all operating
conditions any by-ass of the oily-water-separator. 15 ppm Bilge Separator should be
based in a non-hazardous area.
3.9 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”.
3.10 Training
Ship staff training should include familiarization in the operation and maintenance of the
equipment.
3.11 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
3.12 Separation-friendly cleaning agents
Cleaning agents often cause stable emulsions in oil-water mixtures which cannot be
separated 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:
RWO Multiclean Quick Sep - 25 ltr / container RWO part number: 6061313352
3.13 Technical data
3.13.1 Capacity, dimensions and weight
Type Capacity Dimensions Weight (kg)

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(m³/h) W x D x H (mm) Net Wet

OWS-COM 0.1 0.10 125 142
OWS-COM 0.25 0.25 953 x 744 x 1023 180 240
OWS-COM 0.5 0.50 1003 x 747 x 1050 193 510
OWS-COM 1.0 1.00 1210 x 798 x 1320 270 460
OWS-COM 2.5 2.50 1506 x 1056 x 1484 455 929
OWS-COM 5.0 5.00 1824 x 1382 x 1714 758 1988
OWS-COM 10.0 10.00 2154 x 1574 x 2001 1195 3370
Tab. 5 Capacity, dimensions and weight, electric data

3.13.2Electric data
Type Power consumption Max. cross-section Cable gland (pos. 2)
(440V/50Hz) Connection terminal clamping range
P (kW) I (A) (mm²) (mm)
OWS-COM 0.1 0.80 1.19 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 0.25 2.60 1.19 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 0.5 3.20 1.55 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 1.0 3.20 1.55 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 2.5 3.70 2.00 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 5.0 4.60 3.50 2.5 9 – 17
OWS-COM 10.0 7.70 4.50 2.5 9 – 17
Tab. 6 Electric data
Other voltage values are possible. Comply with the connection voltage as stated on the
label at the control cabinet. The internal wiring of the device is fixed, all external
connections have to be made by the customer acc. to the wiring diagram.
3.13.3 Pipe connections

Fig. 5 Pipe connections

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Pos. Description
4 Oil drain
5 Flushing water outlet
6 Compressed air inlet
12 Safety valve (1. stage)
15 Flushing water inlet
22 Bilge water inlet
23B To the bilge water tank
25A Test water inlet (OMD)
25B Flushing water inlet (OMD)
27 Drain valve (1nd stage)
27A Drain valve (2nd stage)
28 Funnel
43 Safety valve (2. stage)
55A Outboards
55B To the bilge water tank
Tab. 7 Component overview, pipe connections

Type
OWS-COM

OWS-COM

OWS-COM

OWS-COM

OWS-COM

OWS-COM

OWS-COM
0.25

0.50

1.00

10.0
0.1

2.5

Pos. 5.0
4 ½“ ½“ ¾“ ¾“ 1“ 1“ DN40
5 ½“ ½“ ½“ ½“ ¾“ ¾“ DN32
6 ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“
15 ½“ ½“ ½“ ½“ ½“ ¾“ 1“
22 DN15 DN15 DN25 DN25 DN32 DN50 DN65
23B ¾“ ¾“ ¾“ 1“ DN32 DN40 DN50
25A ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“
25B ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“ ¼“
27 1“ 1“ 1“ 1“ 1“ 1“ 1 ½“
27A ¼“ ½“ ½“ ½“ ½“ 1“ 1“
55A ¾“ ¾“ ¾“ 1“ DN32 DN40 DN50
55B ¾“ ¾“ ¾“ 1“ DN32 DN40 DN50
Tab. 8 Pipe connections
Connect all pipe connections in the specified dimensions. Make sure to adjust the pipes
without tension and leaks to the unit.
.
3.14 Oil separator control system
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.

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3.15 Elements of the control and display field

· The control system is equipped with 3 switches to set the system to differenzt
operating states.
· On/ Off – main switch 1S1
Switch for the supply voltage of the oily water separator (on or off)
· Switch hand – 0 – Auto 2S3:
Switch for the operation mode of the oily water separator control (manual, zero or
automatic operation).
Position "Hand":
The oily water separator operates independently from the level in the bilge or bilge
water tank.
Position "Zero":
The oil separator does not operate.
Position Automatic:
The oil separator starts automatically when the level in the bilge or bilge water tank
switches the upper level sensor and stops automatically when the level switches the
lower level sensor.
· On/Off switch el. heater 2S1:
If the oily water separator is equipped with an electric heater, this button switches it
on or off (àFig. 12 Control box).

3.15.1 LED displays

The display contains 4 LEDs which permanently indicate special operating states. Some of
the 4 LEDs are multi-coloured.
White LED (power)
This LED indicates readiness for operation. This LED illuminates as soon as the voltage
supply of the control is activated and the control is ready for operation.
Red LED (failure)
This LED indicates a failure state. The cause of the failure can be found on the display.
Red/orange/green LED (status)
This LED indicates the operational state of the oil separator. Green indicates oil separation
in progress. Red indicates oil discharge in progress. Orange indicates flushing in progress.
Green LED (bilge level)
The green LED indicates that the level in the bilge tank is high and that the oil separator
can start operation.

3.15.2 Keys
The control panel has 4 buttons. With these buttons you can enter all input and query the
operating states.
· ESC button
This button is enabled in all operating states. It serves to undo the previous
operating stage. 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 repeatedly, you reach the start level, the operating status display.
· 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
highlighted by flashing. If words are highlighted, select the left word with the –
button. Accordingly select the right word with the +button in these menus. If

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numbers are highlighted, you can set them by the digit with the -/+ buttons. To jump
from one digit to the other, use the Enter button (see below).
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 electronics receives a fake interruption
Note signal at both electrodes.
· 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.
3.15.3 LCD
The twenty-digit, two-line LCD can display operating
states and menu guidance either in German or in
English. The start message shows: RWO Water
Technology and a software version number.
The display motherboard contains a potentiometer (fig.5, pos.1) to adjust the contrast of
the LCD to the lighting conditions.

Fig. 6 Potentiometer

3.15.4 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 (fig.
1, pos. 9 à3.1). 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
opens the oil drain valve (fig. 4, pos. 4 à3.13.3) and the flushing water inlet valve (fig. 4,
pos. 15 à3.13.3) so that the oil is discharged to the oil collector tank by means of the
flushing 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 (fig. 4, pos. 15
à3.13.3) and the flushing water outlet valve (fig. 4, pos. 5 à3.13.3). 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 OWS-
COM can operate largely without requiring attendance and maintenance.
During oil discharge and flushing, the pump (fig. 1, pos. 14 à3.1) and the electric heater
(fig. 1, pos. 10 à3.1) switch off automatically!
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3.16 Oil monitor

By factory default, limit signal value 1 is set to 14ppm (4ppm) and connected to the
terminals X4-7 and X4-8. The limit signal value 2 is set to 15ppm (5ppm) and connected to
terminals X4-9 and X4-10.
The signals serve to control the recirculation valve (fig. 4, pos. 23 à3.13.3), the sample
water valve (fig. 1, pos. 57 à3.1) and the bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58 à3.1).
If the value falls below limit value 1 and limit value 2:
The valve for sample water is switched to guide the water upstream of the adsorber to the
monitor.
The bypass valve is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil separator
bypassing the adsorber.
The recirculation valve is switched to guide the cleaned water outboard.
If the value exceeds limit value 1 and falls below limit value 2:
The valve for sample water is switched to guide the water downstream of the adsorber to
the monitor.
The bypass valve is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil separator passing
through the adsorber.
The recirculation valve is switched to guide the cleaned water outboard.
If the value exceeds limit value 1 and limit value 2:
The valve for sample water is switched to guide the water downstream of the adsorber to
the monitor.
The bypass valve is switched to guide the water downstream of the oil separator passing
through the adsorber.
The recirculation valve is switched to guide the cleaned water back to the bilge.
3.16.1 Alarms
All alarm states activate a collective alarm relay. The display shows the different alarms as
text. Potential-free changeover contacts X1-1, X1-3 and X1-5 can be used for an alarm
signal.
3.16.2 System status message
If the following conditions are met:
· Switch 1Q1 = On (àFig. 12 Control box).
· Switch 2S3 ≠ 0 (àFig. 12 Control box).
· "Level in bilge tank is high" (àchapter3.17)
· Alarm status except 15ppm (5ppm) – Alarms not given“,
two relays are activated.
The user can connect a remote indication light of the system status.
Terminals X4-5 and X4-6 (ready connected by RWO) provide an operation signal to the oil
monitor which logs the oil separator operating hours.
3.17 Optional control functions
By factory default, 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 detect 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.

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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
Note X2-4.

3.17.1 Oil separator remote control

By factory default, the terminals X2-5 and X2-6 (NC) are bridged. The user can connect a
remote switch "On - Off” or "Emergency Stop” there. These can switch the system into
standby mode.

3.17.2 Oil tank overflow

If software variant OP000 / OP001 / OP002 or OP003 is activated!
By factory default, the terminals X2-7 and X2-8 (NC) are bridged. The user can connect a
level switch there. In case of oil tank overflow, the system switches into standby mode and
activates the alarm output.

3.17.3 Monitor flow controller Option

If software variant OP004 / OP005 / OP006 or OP007 is activated!
By factory default, the terminals X2-7 and X2-8 (NC) are connected to the flow controller.
In case of insufficient flow, the display shows a corresponding message and the alarm
output is activated.

3.17.4 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.

3.17.5 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 seconds, the
system switches into standby mode and activates the alarm output. This state requires a
reset (selector switch in "0" position).

3.17.6 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 protection triggers,
the system switches into standby mode and activates the alarm output.

3.18 Identification of type

Every device has an engraved type plate with the following data:

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· IMO Res. MEPC.107(49)

· Type
· Service
· RWO serial number
· RWO order number
· SBG approval number
· SBG approval date
· USCC approval number
· Year of construction
· operating pressure
· Test pressure
· Class (optional)
· Steering wheel symbol
· Number of notified body
3.19 Type tests
The system was type-approved by the test and certification body BG Verkehr, Department
for Ship Safety, on 2014-10-01.
The type-test certificates according to IMO - Resolution MEPC.107(49) have been issued
by the See BG, EC conformity according to the Marine Equipment Directive MED (module
B + module D) has been confirmed.
· Part 1 - Test and performance specifications for type approval of 15ppm bilge
separators
· Part 2 - Test and performance specifications for type approval of 15ppm bilge
alarms
· 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 15ppm bilge separator
APPENDIX 2 – Certificate of type approval for 15ppm bilge alarmThe following type test
certificates are present:
Oil separator Bilge Alarm
OWS-COM OMD-24
0.1.....10 m3/h
EC-conformity acc. ToMED 96/ 98/ EC
as amended by
Directive 2002/75/EC Module B Module B
Module D Module F

National Certificate Germany BGV SBG

National Certificate USA USCG USCG
National Certificate China CCS CCS
National Certificate Russia RMRS RMRS
Tab. 9 Type test certificates

3.20 Environmental requirements

3.20.1 Voltage
Comply with the connection voltage as stated on the label at the control cabinet. The
internal wiring of the unit is complete. All external connections have to be arranged by the

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customer acc. to the wiring diagram.

The power consumption depends on size and equipment of the unit and is specified on the
wiring diagram.
3.20.2 Feed water
Feed water has to show the characteristics as defined by the IMO. Do not use any
biocides or chemicals for cleaning on board which aren’t biodegradable if these products
finally get into the plant.
3.20.3 Connections
Connect all pipe connections in the specified dimensions (à 3.13.3 Pipe connections).
Make sure to adjust the pipes without tension and leaks to the unit.
3.20.4 Cleaning facilities
Provide a fresh water connection at the unit and some space for doing simple
investigations of the technical status of the unit.
3.20.5 Oil detection and oil discharge
Oil detection and oil discharge are mainly automised. The oil separation interval and the
flush cycle are aligned in such a way that the bilge water oil separator can operate largely
without requiring attendance and maintenance.
3.20.6 Protection
The electric protection is implemented in IP 56.
3.20.7 Humidity
As by IMP requirements, the unit can tolerate the conditions in the engine room onboard
(tropical).
3.20.8 Temperature
The oil separator system 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
materials of the rotating parts which means that the motor is in
NOTE danger of being damaged beyond repair.

3.21 Noise
The noise pressure level is below 80 dB(A).
3.22 Vibrations
The unit is made and tested for the acceleration/vibration load which can be expected on
board acc. to the IMO requirements.

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Test and certification acc. to regulation by German See-Berufsgenossenschaft -
Schiffssicherheitsabteilung, basing on IMO MEPC.107(49)
4.2 Constructional measure to prevent sea pollution by oil
Defined in MARPOL 73/78, Annex I and in the Helsinki – Convention HELCOM, Annex IV,
Rule 4, Annex 1.

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4.3 Adsorption
Adsorption (from Latin adsorptio, adsorbere „suck (in)“) refers to the enrichment of
substances from gases or liquids on the surface of a solid body, or more general at the
border between two phases.
4.4 Emulsion
Emulsion designates a finely dispersed mixture of two liquids which normally cannot be
mixed without visible de-mixing
4.5 Coalescence
Coalescence in general designates the flowing together of colloidal particles, e. g.
emulsion drops. These must meet and merge. The surface of the newly formed "drop" is
now smaller than the sum of the individual drops, i.e. the surface is descreased. This
surface decrease causes a reduction of the drop's friction resistance so that the drop rises
or sinks faster than without coalescence.

5 Bearing
5.1 Transport
Depending on unit’s size it comes in adequate packaging. Protect the units by keeping
them in the original packaging as long as possible. Store the unit dry and frost-free on a
flat surface. For lifting use a crane crossbeam and sling to the available lifting eyes only.
For lifting use a crane crossbeam and sling only to the available lifting eyes (X) for the
bilge water oil separator and the provided lifting eyes (Z) for the lid. The lifting eyes
pointing down (Y) only serve as safeguard against tilting during transport.

Fig. 7 Lifting eyes X and Z

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Fig. 8 Support eyes (only to be used for transport)

5.2 Unpacking
Open the transport case by removing the top side first. Then remove the side walls. Pay
attention to additional parts inside the case and keep them next to the unit. For lifting use a
crane crossbeam and sling to the available lifting eyes only (à 5.1 Transport).
5.3 Bearing
Depending on unit’s size it comes in adequate packaging. Protect the units by keeping
them in the original packaging as long as possible. Store the unit dry and frost-free on a
flat surface.
5.4 Packaging disposal
The material is treated with heat (56°C) for 30 min acc. to ISPM 15 rules so it can be
disposed regularly acc. to the procedures at site.
5.5 Requirements for taking the unit out of service for longer periods of time
If the unit is to be taken out of operation for a longer time, switch off the system and open
the covers of the coalescer container and the adsorber(s). Open the drain valves and
clean the containers with freshwater. The coalescer of the first stage can only be cleaned
roughly from the outside. At least drain the remaining water. Try to dry the system by
keeping it open for a while before closing the covers again. Close all external valves (to
prevent any feed into the unit) and disconnect the power line.

6 Preparation for commissioning

The customer must provide the RWO Oil Separator System OWS-COM with the following
media.

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6.1 Compressed air

Lines under pressure bear a
risk of injury.
Before taking up the work, check compressed air lines and make sure
WARNING that they are not under pressure.
The oil separator is equipped with pneumatic piston valves. 3/2-way solenoid valves
control the compressed air supply. The compressed air lines to all valves are installed by
factory default. They are fed via a cutting-ring screw connection (fig. 4, pos. 6 à3.13.3).
This must be established with a pipe Æ8x1 mm and an air pressure of approx. 6-8 bar. We
recommend to equip the compressed air line with a filter and maintenance unit.
6.2 Flushing water
Lines under pressure bear a risk of injury.
Before taking up the work, check water lines and make sure that they
are not under pressure.
WARNING
The standard system requires clean water with a pressure of 1 to max. 1.5 bar at the
flushing water inlet valve (fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3) for the oil discharge and the backflush of
the coalescer. For the 15ppm (5ppm) alarm device (pos. 17 à0), another flush connection
(pipe Æ8x1 mm) is provided. Both sea water and desalted water are suitable for this
purpose. The consumption is low, it depends mainly on the amount of oil to be separated
and on the flushing water pressure. As a rough estimate, for systems up to 0.25 m³ one
can expect approx. 10% and for systems of more than
0.5 m³ approx. 5% of the oil separator hourly performance per cycle.
6.3 Supply unit consumption list
Components Consumption per oil discharge and flushing process
OWS-COM 0.1 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.5 5 10
*1 Fresh water 3.5 6 18 23 35 76 119
*2 Compressed air 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Tab. 10 Supply unit consumption list
*1 Average water amount in litres for a complete discharge process at a flow pressure
between 0.6 and 1 bar.
*2 Average air amount in litres for a complete discharge process at a pressure of 6 bar

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6.4 Electricity
The voltage on board must be specified during the order and check
for compliance with the label on the automatic control box before
connecting to the oil separator system.
Incorrect electric connection voltage can destroy electric
components! The voltage on board must be specified during the
order and check for compliance with the label on the automatic
Note control box before connecting to the oil separator system.
Incorrect electric connection voltage can destroy electric
components!
All system parts are wired by factory default; they are controlled and supplied via the
automatic control box. Standard systems operate on 3-phase alternating current. The
supply is done via (fig. 1, pos. 2 à 3.1, Cable inlet: DIN 89280; 1430-W 18; shape K;). The
automatic system is installed in a robust steel housing IP 56 with MS naval cable screw
connections according to DIN 89280 (the max. cable diameter is 18 mm)
Cable glangs at the oil separator - OWS-COM
Skintop-MS (or similar) version type: brass, nickel-plated
Type Number of Size of cable Max. cross-section. Cable gland Remark
cable gland gland Connection (pos. 2),
terminal (mm²) clamping
range (mm)
max. possible
For supply cable M1 M25 9…17 free cable gland
OWS-COM 0.1 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 0.25 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 0.5 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 1.0 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 2.5 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 5.0 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
OWS-COM 10.0 M1 M25 2.5 9…17 busy
Alarm message to M1 M20 7…13 free cable gland
ECR
Other M2 M16 4.5…10 free cable gland
Tab. 11 Cable glangs at the oil separator - OWS-COM

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Free cable glands

Fig. 9 View from outside to cable glands

6.5 Safety aspects before use

The unit has to be fastened securely to the foundation. All piping must be arranged
properly in the given dimensions and material. Fix all pipe work free of tension. The
electric connections have to be carried out acc. to the given wiring diagram.
6.6 Installation
The unit needs a flat surface which is big enough and stable. The foundation must be
welded to the ship's structure. The piping should be arranged in steel (galvanized or well
coated) PN 10 (16). A freshwater tap near the unit is necessary (for connection of hose in
case of cleaning). Space for maintenance must be provided acc. to fig. 7 and fig. 8. Make
sure that the area is well lit and ventilated.
Electric installation acc. to the wiring diagram has to be carried out in proper workmanship
by trained staff only adhering to valid regulations.

Fig. 10 Oil separator, maintenance space

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Fig. 11 Oil separator, maintenance height

7 Commissioning
Observe the following notes for installing the RWO oil separator system OWS-COM.
7.1 Pump
In order not to overcharge the attached single outlet pump
(pos. 14à3.1), install the oil separator at a low point of the engine
room. The pump is designed for a suction height of 6 - 7 m at
medium temperatures up to approx. 30°C and a pumping head to 30
Note mWs
(3 bar).

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

upstream of closed fittings.

NOTE

The rotational direction of the pump is "CLOCKWISE" when viewed

from the motor. If the rotational direction is incorrect, there is an
acute danger that the pump will run dry!
The pump must never run dry, this must be avoided at all costs!
You can avoid this danger by ensuring that the rotational direction is
NOTE correct. The control system will only start the pump once the oil-
separator housing is filled with water.

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 materials which means that the motor is in danger
NOTE of being damaged beyond repair.
7.2 Suction line
The suction line from the bilge must be equipped with a suitable dirt filter to protect oil
separator and fittings from rough contamination. We recommend a sieve basket with a
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perforation of approx. Æ2 mm at sufficient free sieve area. Upon request, we provide the
appropriately dimensioned sieve basket filter for every oil separator. Please contact our
sales department (à1.5 Contact information).
Mounted to the oil separator is a non-return flap (fig.1, pos. 1à 3.1) which prevents self-
draining of the system. In case of long suction lines or larger dimensioned pipelines,
another non-return or foot valve should be installed to prevent permanent drainage of the
suction line. In order to maintain the suction power of the system, the recommended pipe
cross-sections of the suction line should be met.
If the ship uses a fuel with very high viscosity and/or if extremely low bilge temperatures
are to be expected, we recommend a heated bilge water tank.
The suction line must be air-tight because the oil separator operates
with a vacuum.
In cause of leaks in the suction line, the oil separator sucks air. The
oil separator then enters a permanent cycle (air suction, air
Note discharge, etc.).

7.3 Flushing water inlet

Lines under pressure bear a risk of injury.
Before taking up the work, check water lines and make sure that they
are not under pressure.
WARNING
The oil separator system requires clean water with a pressure of 1 to max. 1.5 bar at the
flushing water inlet (fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3) for oil discharge and coalescer flashback. In
addition to the flushing water inlet, a connection from the 3-way ball cock at the oil monitor
(fig. 4, pos. 25 à3.13.3) must be established to the sea water cooling system, to the sea
water hydrophor system or to the fresh water hydrophor system for the monitor zero
compensation and for cleaning purposes. The consumption is low and depends on the oil
amount to be separated and the flushing water pressure. The approximate consumption
amounts to 3% of the OWS capacity.
7.4 Oil outlet
The pipeline from the oil outlet
(fig. 4, pos. 4 chapter à3.13.3) to the oil collector tank must be laid without pressure. The
oil collector tank must be vented sufficiently.
7.5 Flushing water outlet
The pipeline from the flushing water outlet (fig. 4, pos. 5 à3.13.3) must be laid without
pressure back to the bilge or into the bilge water tank.
7.6 Clean water outlet
The clean water outlet is the connection at the 3-way valve (fig. 4, pos. 23 à3.13.3)
outboards.
7.7 Recirculation outlets

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According to IMO MEPC 107 (49), the outboards pipeline must be

equipped with a 3-way valve (fig. 4, pos. 55 à3.13.3) and non-return
fittings (fig, 11, pos. 24 àFig. 13). Please observe also the
corresponding material specifications of the respective classification
board for fittings on the ship's side. For operation of the OWS-COM,
Note no special fittings in the outboards line are required, but the
outboards outlet should be above the upper edge of the oil separator.
The pipeline from the recirculation outlet at the 3-way valve (fig. 4, pos. 23 à3.13.3) and
at the manual 3-way valve (fig. 4, pos. 55 à3.13.3) back to the bilge or the bilge water
tank must be laid without pressure and be equipped with a venting pipe.
7.8 Pipelines
For connecting the OWS-COM oil separator system we recommend the following pipeline
cross-sections, chapter à19
7.9 Automatic - control box
Voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts may cause serious injury or death.
The connection to the operating mains must only be done by trained
DANGER specialists (electrician).

A1.1.1 A1.1

2S1 2S3 1Q1

Fig. 12 Control box

Pos. Description
2S1 Heating
2S3 Hand 0 Automatic

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1Q1 Main switch

A1.1 Control panel
A1.1.1 LED displays 1-4
Tab. 12 Component overview of control box
All system components are connected to the automatic control system (fig. 1, pos. 3 à3.1)
by factory default (as of type OWS-COM 0.25) The housing consists of steel plates with
protection rating IP 56. The supply (fig. 1, pos. 2 à3.1) is done through a brass cable
gland.
The line cross-section must be measured and fused acc. to chapter 3.14.2, depending on
the oil separator power.
The 4 LEDs 12 in the control box door indicate the basic functions. The oil separator
system can be started and the operating modes selected via a main switch and a switch
"Hand"-"Zero"-"Auto". There are terminals for two level switches in the bilge in order to
switch automatic mode of the system on or off depending on the level. By factory default
the terminals of the floating switches are bridged.
For a detailled description of the oil separator control system with micro processor see
chapter à3.14.
7.10 Electrical connections of oil separator control system
See electric diagram

8 Installation plan
8.1 P&ID (pipeline and instrument diagram)
See documentation
8.2 Installation scheme – suggestion
Position list
Pos. Designation Flange connections
4 Oil discharge valve (outlet) R-thread or DIN 2633 PN16 All flange
connections acc. to DIN EN 1092-1, PN16.
All thread connections acc. to DIN 259-1 (R) /
ISO 228-1 (G)
5 Flush valve (outlet) R-thread or DIN 2633 PN16
21 Sieve basket (optional) R-thread or DIN 2633 PN16
22 Suction line from bilge
(bilge water tank)
23B/55B Back to bilge, bilge water
tank
24 Outboard valve (optional)
55A Overboard line R-thread or DIN 2633 PN16
Tab. 13 Component overview, installation scheme

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Bilge Dirty Oil Tk.

Fig. 13 Installation scheme

9 Process description
The RWO bilge water oil separator type OWS-COM meets the requirements of the latest
IMO Resolution MEPC. 107(49). The function mainly bases on the principle of the open-
pose coalescer which has already been used successfully in the oil separator system
SKIT/S and is proven and tested. In a second stage, the system breaks up the emulsion
and removes the oil from the emulsion.

9.1 Oil water separation

An eccentric spiral pump (fig. 1, pos. 14 à3.1) sucks through the OWS-COM from the
bilge. This flow conduction avoids unnecessary additional mixing of oil and water due to
pump turbulences upstream of the gravity oil separator. In the 1st stage of the OWS-COM
the rough separation is improved by using the different density 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 ensures the excellent efficiency of the OWS-COM
oil separator.

9.2 Adsorber bypass

The adsorber bypass is controlled by the bilge alarm monitor OMD (see P&ID).
The adsorber elements remove all types of carbon hydrides from the water. The
adsorption capacity is mainly limited by the amount of dissolved or emulsified carbon
hydrides in the water, but dirt particles in larger amounts can also block the adsorber. In
order to extend the adsorber lifespan, heavy emulsions with a high oil concentration
should be avoided by using rapidly separating cleaning agents in the machine room.
Emulsions by air conditioning system or cleaning sludge should not be discharged into the
bilge water.
To increase the lifespan of the adsorber cartridges, an automatic adsorber bypass is
installed. The 15ppm (5ppm) oil alarm monitor checks the water quality periodically (every

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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 (fig. 1, pos. 58 à3.1) guides
the cleaned water directly outboard, passing the adsorber stage. If the value is over
14ppm (4ppm), the adsorber stage is activated. This process control ensures a
significantly increased useful life of the adsorber cartridges.
During the short measurement time (4 seconds), the
3-way valve (fig. 4, pos. 23 chapter à3.13.3) guides the cleaned water back to the bilge /
bilge tank for safety reasons. This type of control ensures that only cleaned water with less
than 15ppm (5ppm) residual oil content can get outboards. By factory default, the alarm
threshold 2 is set to 15ppm (5ppm) and the alarm threshold 1 to 14ppm (4ppm). Only if a
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 lower than
alarm 2.
In principle, three control states are possible:
a) Sample point falls below the limit value of 15ppm (5ppm) set for alarm 2 and sample
point falls below the limit value of (14ppm (4ppm)) set for alarm 1.
Operator without adsorber, cleaned water is guided outboards.
Voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1). The 3-
way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) guides the water bypassing the adsorber. Voltage is
applied to the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 57à3.1) and guides sample water from the sample
point upstream of the adsorber to the oil alarm monitor OMD. Voltage is applied to the
solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 23à3.1). The 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos.
23à3.1) guides the water outboards.
The display of the control system indicates:
BETRIEB AUTO
ENTOELEN

b) Sample point exceeds the limit value of 15ppm (5ppm) set for alarm 2 and sample point
falls below the limit value of (14ppm (4ppm)) set for alarm 1.
Operator with adsorber, cleaned water is guided outboards.
No voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1). The 3-
way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) guides the water through the adsorber. No voltage is
applied to the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 57à3.1), it guides sample water from the sample
point downstream of the adsorber to the oil monitor OMD. Voltage is applied to the
solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 23à3.1). The 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos.
23à3.1) guides the water outboards.
The display of the oil separator control indicates:
BETRIEB AUTO
ENTOELT MIT
ADSORBER

c) Sample point exceeds the limit value of 15ppm (5ppm) set for alarm 2 and sample point
exceeds the limit value of (14ppm (4ppm)) set for alarm 1.
Operator with adsorber, cleaned water is guided back to the bilge or the bilge water tank.
No voltage is applied to the solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1). The 3-
way valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) guides the water through the adsorber. No voltage is
applied to the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 57à3.1), it guides sample water from the sample
point downstream of the adsorber to the oil monitor OMD. No voltage is applied to the
solenoid valve of the 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos. 23à3.1). The 3-way valve (fig. 1, pos.
23à3.1) guides the water back to the bilge or the bilge water tank.

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The display of the oil separator control system still indicates

and the oil separator keeps operating.
BETRIEB AUTO
ENTOELT MIT
ADSORBER

Additionally an alarm message to the engine control room is activated. On the monitor, two
red LEDs signal that both limit values are exceeded and thus an alarm.
Process overview of the situational and valve states
Monitor OMD Pos. Designation Valve state Solenoid valve
state
Oil content less than 57 3-way valve in Measuring Voltage
14ppm (4ppm) (limit sample line upstream of
value 1, by factory adsorber
default) at the sample 23 3-way valve Outboards Voltage
point downstream of recirculation
the OWS, upstream of 58 3-way valve bypass Bypassing adsorber Voltage
adsorber
Oil content is 14ppm 57 3-way valve in Measuring No voltage
(4ppm) but less than sample line downstream of
15ppm (5ppm) (limit adsorber
value 1 / 2 by factory 23 3-way valve Outboards Voltage
default) at the sample recirculation
point downstream of 58 3-way valve bypass Passing adsorber No voltage
the adsorber
During situation mode 57 3-way valve in Measuring Voltage
b), the system sample line upstream of
periodically checks the adsorber
oil content at the 23 3-way valve Back to bilge / bilge No voltage
sample point upstream recirculation water tank
of the adsorber every 58 3-way valve bypass Passing adsorber No voltage
5 minutes. This only
takes few seconds.
Oil content higher than 57 3-way valve in Measuring No voltage
15 ppm (5ppm). sample line downstream of
adsorber
23 3-way valve Back to bilge / bilge No voltage
recirculation water tank
58 3-way valve bypass Passing adsorber No voltage
Tab. 14 Process overview

9.3 Discharge control

In the upper calming zone of the oil separator the separated oil is collected. The RWO
sensor electrode (fig. 1, pos. 9à3.1) measures the accumulated oil level. As soon as a
specified amount of oil has been collected, the RWO automatic level system (fig. 1, pos.
3à3.1) opens the oil drain valve (fig. 4, pos. 4 à3.13.3) and the flushing water inlet valve
(fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3) 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 inlet
valve (fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3) and the flushing water outlet valve (fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3).

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The oil separation interval and the flush cycle are aligned in such a way that the OWS-
COM can operate largely without requiring attendance and maintenance.
9.4 Bilge alarm monitor OMD
The oil separator system is equipped with a 15ppm (5ppm) oil alarm monitor OMD. The
device has been tested according to the IMO Resolution MEPC.107 (49). The new
resolution requires the following:
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 resolution requires:
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
whenever clean water is used for cleaning or zeroing purposes.
The Bilge Alarm Monitor OMD complies with the above rules. The measuring cell can be
removed 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
monitor an overboard discharge of polluted water is not possible.

10 Oper
ati
on
10.1 Before commissioning
1) Check electrical connections
Voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts may cause serious injury or death.
The fixed connection to the operating mains must only be done by
DANGER trained specialists (electrician).
Danger of explosion
Standard plants must not be operated in explosive areas!

DANGER

2) Check pipe and flange connections

Lines under pressure bear a risk of injury.
Before taking up the work, check water and compressed air lines and
make sure that they are not under pressure.
CAUTION

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The SKIT S-DEB operates in suction mode. Make sure that the oil
separator does not suck in any air through leaks in the suction line
and/or flange connections at the oil separator tank. Sucked-in air will
cause repetitive flushing processes. This way, the oil separator
Note cannot draw any wastewater and thus cannot perform the water oil
separation properly.

3) Check if bilge water is present

The control light "Bilge Level" is intended as optical indication for the
presence of wastewater.
By factory default, the oil separator is delivered with two bridges
between the terminals X2-1 and X2-2 and the terminals X2-3 and X2-4.
The oil separator system can only start if it is bridged.
We recommend to replace these bridges by two floating switches
(level switch bottom and level switch top) in the bilge or the bilge
Note water tank and thus switch the oil separator system depending on the
level. For this purpose, both floating switches must operate as
normally open. If the level rises, they must close one after the other,
only then the oil separator system starts. If the level falls, they open
one after the other, only then the oil separator system stops.

4) Ensure compressed air supply of approx. 6-8 bar and flushing water supply ((1bar
(max. 1.5 bar)). The pressure reducer valve must be set to an output of max. 1.5 bar.
5) Open the valves in the suction line
6) Open the valves in the clean water line outboards.
The pump is a displacement pump; it must not be operated
upstream of closed fittings.

Note
7) Check the rotational direction of the pump.
With a new start and/or after linger periods of standstill, make sure
that the drive motor can rotate the pump without problems. Should
this prove to be impossible, e.g. because of the high adhesion
between rotor and stator in new condition, you can support this
Note movement using a suitable tool at the shaft behind the shaft seal.
Do not put your hands to the rotating shaft in the area of the
transmission bell housing - stuffing box packing! Danger of severe
finger injury.
WARNING

8) Check pressure gauge

The pressure gauges are equipped with a glycerine leak protection. To achieve a
pressure compensation in the pressure gauge housing, you must cut off the nipple at
the rubber cap with scissors before commissioning.
10.2 Before each startup
9) Check if wastewater is present.

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The control light "Level" is intended as optical indication for the

presence of wastewater. See the detailed description under section
à3) Check if wastewater is present.
Note
10) Ensure compressed air supply and flushing water supply.
11) Open the valves in the suction line
12) Open the valves in the clean water line outboards.
The pump is a displacement pump; it must not be operated
upstream of closed fittings.

Note
13) Remove the sealing cord at the venting screw on the gear of the pump drive motor.
(See separate operating instructions for the gear motor.)
10.3 Commissioning the OWS-COM
Voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts may cause serious injury or death.
The fixed connection to the operating mains must only be done by
trained specialists (electrician).
DANGER
The 4 LEDs in the control box door indicate the basic functions. The oil sepparator system
can be started and the operating modes selected via a main switch and a switch "Hand"-
"0"-"Auto". There are terminals for two level switches in the bilge in order to switch
automatic mode of the system on or off depending on the level. By factory default the
terminals of the floating switches are bridged.
See chapter à 7.9,Fig. 12 Control box
Decide whether to operate in "Manual mode" or "Automatic mode".
In "manual mode", the oil 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
Note should only select this mode if permanent monitoring is ensured.
1) Switch on the main switch "POWER".
The control light "RED-OILDISCHARGE" lights up in red (oil to the collector tank),
because the sensor electrode indicates air and oil (both non-conductive media). The
pneumatic piston valves at the flushing water inlet (fig. 4, pos. 15 à3.13.3) and oil
outlet (fig. 4, pos. 4 à3.13.3) are open (voltage is applied to both solenoid valves) and
the system is automatically filled with flushing water and at the same time vented
through the oil outlet. In this process, the pump remains switched off.
As soon as the water level reaches the sensor electrode (fig. 9, pos. 3 à3.1)
(conductive medium detected), the control light switches to “ORANGE-FLUSHING”
(backflush). The pneumatic piston valve (fig. 4, pos. 5 à3.13.3) opens (voltage
applied at solenoid valve) and with a time delay the oil outlet valve (fig. 4, pos. 4
à3.13.3) closes (no voltage applied to solenoid valve).
2) As soon as the system is filled,
the piston valves (fig. 4, pos. 5, 15 à3.13.3) close (no voltage applied to either
solenoid valve). The control light "GREEN WATERDISCHARGE" lights up in green at
the automatic control box (water outboards). Now the pump starts up and draws from
the bilge. The system is now ready for operation.
3) The heater can now be switched on with the switch "Heater".

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10.4 Meaning of the message lights

Designation Colour Condition Meaning / cause
POWER White Main Switch "On" Power supply provided / voltage
applied
FAILURE Red One or more alarm The alarm trigger is shown as a
states pending text message on the display
BILGE LEVEL Green Floating switches in Display of wastewater level. If no
the bilge or the bilge floating switches are connected,
water tank indicate you must bridge the
"Wastewater present" corresponding terminals, else in
automatic operation the oil
separator cannot start.

STATUS Green System in operation Cleaned water is delivered

Green The display shows
Water-Discharge "WATER
DISCHARGE"
Red Red System in operation Oil or air is discharged to the oil
Oil-Discharge The display shows collector tank
"DISCHARGE" Pump and electric heater are
switched off
Valve 4 and 15 are open
Orange System in operation The backflush process is running.
The display shows Pump and heating are switched
Orange- "FLUSHING" off
Flushing Valves 5 and 15 are open
Tab. 15 Meaning of the message lights
In (àchapter 3.14 Manual for programmable oil separator control) you find a detailed
description of the oil separator control with micro processor
The annex contains a checklist for commissioning
(à 15.1 Checklist for commissioning). Follow this list item for item.
10.5 Menu structure
10.5.1 Start message
When the control unit is switched on, a Start message appears. It indicates the version of
the control software and the software variant:

RWO Water RWO Water

Technology Technology
Version Nr 1.8 Version Nr 1.8
OP00? OP00?

10.5.2 Operation display

After 3 seconds splash screen, the operation mode display appears automatically. The
operation mode display indicates the status of the control system.
Under normal conditions, the operation mode display only contains the status text of the
oil separator. However, of special messages are present, they are displayed cyclically
(e.g. MOTORSTOERUNG UBERSTROM). The display then shows alternating the oil separator
status for approx. 5 seconds and then the special message for approx. 3 seconds

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Display of the status:

The status of the oil separator is displayed in two lines. The first line displays, depending
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 position "0", the following display appears:
BETRIEB STOP OPERATION STOP
STAND BY STAND BY

In position "STOP", the oil separator keeps the function STAND BY

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

If the oil separator is in standby in manual mode, a special condition must be present. This
display now appears alternating with the corresponding message (see Display of
alternating messages).
Other displays in manual mode are:
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELEN WATER DISCHARGE

BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND

ABSTEUERN OIL DISCHARGE

BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND

SPUELEN FLUSHING
Display only for oil separator with adsorber
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELT MIT WATER PASS
ADSORBER ADSORBER
In the position "Automatic", the following displays are possible:
BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO
STAND BY STAND BY
If the oil separator is in standby in automatic mode, a special condition is present. This
display appears alternating with the corresponding message (see Display of alternating
messages).
Other displays in automatic mode are:
BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO
ENTOELEN WATER DISCHARGE

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO

ABSTEUERN OIL DISCHARGE

BETRIEB AUTO OPERATION AUTO

SPUELEN FLUSHING
Display only for oil separator with adsorber
BETRIEB HAND OPERATION HAND
ENTOELT MIT WATER PASS
ADSORBER ADSORBER

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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 !

10.5.3 Displays initiated 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 displays 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:

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

BETRIEB AUTO OPERTION
ENTOELEN SEPARATE

After pressing the Enter button:

Language selection (seeà 10.5.4)
SPRACHE: LANGUAGE:
DEUTSCH ENGLISCH GERMAN ENGLISH

After pressing the Enter button:

Input mapping (see notes on input mappingà10.5.5)
EING: 0. 0. 0. 0 IN: 0. 0. 0. 0
0110.1011.0001.1000 0110.1011.0001.1000

After pressing the Enter button:

Output mapping (see notes on output mappingà10.5.6)
AUSGANG: OUT:
1000.0111.00 1000.0111.00

After pressing the Enter button:

Query branching to the user settings (seeà 10.5.7)
KUNDENPARAMETER USER SETTINGS
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

After pressing the Enter button:

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

After pressing the Enter button:

Back to operation display
10.5.4 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.
10.5.5 Notes on input mapping
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 inputs of the sensor
electrodes and mirror the percentage threshold of the input parameter for maximum
modulation. With a 0-10V input, the value 48 indicates approx. 4.8V. The 3rd and 4th digit
reflect the resistances measured at the sensor electrode inputs. 0 indicates no or low
resistance (water). High numbers (e.g. 65) indicate a high resistance (oil).
In the second line, the On/Off status of the inputs is displays by 0 or 1. In total, 16 input
information are displayed. For better overview, the 16 states are divided by points into
blocks of 4. 14 of the 16 information units are received by inputs 1 to 14. The last two input
information are derived from the sensor electrodes. If the measured resistance exceeds

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the threshold for oil detection, the input is displayed as "1". If the resistance falls below the
threshold for water detection, the input is displayed as "0".
The threshold value of the sensor electrodes is set by factory default
to usual bilge waters and oils and generally does not need to be
adjusted. If in special cases an adjustment to special conditions on
Note board is necessary, contact RWO service (à1.5 Contact information)).
10.5.6 Notes on output mapping
AUSGANG: OUT:
1000.0111.00 1000.0111.00
The output image displays the state of the 10 output relays. "0" indicates that the relay is
switched off. "1" means that the relay is switched off. For better overview, the 10 states are
divided by points into blocks of 4.
10.5.7 Branching to the user settings
In the submenu user settings you can view and modify these settings. For this purpose
you must set a branch to this level. To do so, activate the field "Yes" at the main item using
the + button.
Display of the 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 customer passwort (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. Pressing the Enter
button after setting the forth digit will check the password. If the password 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 reply "NO" is selected by default. Pressing the
Enter button therefore automatically jumps to the next parameter. Here, the change query
is also initially set to "NO". 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 select "Yes" here, you jump back to the beginning of
the user settings)
OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

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See à10.5.5 Notes on input mapping

Note

WASSER-ERKENNUNG< % WATER IDENT < %

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

SPUELZEIT FLUSHING TIME

SEK. SEC.
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

LANGZEIT ALARM LONG TIME ALARM

MIN. MIN.
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES

WERKSEINSTELL.HOLEN RESTORE DEFAULTS

NEIN JA NO YES
After the last user setting, you leave the level of user settings and return to the ring
structure of the main level. The next stage in the main level is the question about changing
factory settings.
10.5.8 Changing user settings
If you branched to the user settings as described above, you must select "YES" to change
the individual parameters (+ button). For the oil detection threshold, this means:
The values for oil and water detection must not be changed without
consulting RWO service!
Incorrect settings can cause severe functional failures!
WARNING

See à10.5.5 Notes on input mapping

Note

OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %

AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES
After pressing the Enter button, the set value and the possible value range are displayed.
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 VALUE:055
(000..100) (000..100)

WASSER-ERKENNUNG> % WATER IDENT > %

WERT :048 VALUE:048
(000..100) (000..100)
After entering the last digit and pressing the Enter button, the display prompts for
confirmation to save the new value.

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OEL-ERKENNUNG > % OIL IDENT > %

SPEICHERN? NEIN JA STORE? NO YES
With the -/+ button you can now select "Yes". Pressing the Enter button confirms 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 pressing 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 flushing times depend on the oil separator performance, the factory settings are as
follows:
OWS 0.1 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.5 5.0 10.0
Sec. 8 12 15 20 30 40 50
Tab. 16 Factory settings

LANGZEIT ALARM MIN. LONG TIME ALARM

AENDERN? NEIN JA MIN.
MODIFY? NO YES
The set value results from the maximum bilge water volume on board; it can be calculated
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.
These displays to select changes, set values and save values are available for every user
setting.
The only exception is the section "Restore defaults".
WERKSEINSTELL. HOLEN. RESTORE DEFAULTS.
AENDERN? NEIN JA MODIFY? NO YES
If you reply the item "Get factory settings" with "YES", there is not sub-menu to adjust the
values, but all parameters (except flushing time) are set to the general initialisation
settings.
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 user settings have been changed or factory settings have been
Note
retrieved, you must restart the control software to accept the
changes by switching the system off and on again.

11 Maintenance
11.1 Monthly inspections

Check the pressure difference between pressure gauge (pos. 8.1à) and pressure gauge
(pos. 8.2à) below, upstream of the pump. The pressure difference shall not exceed 0.3
bar.

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Pressing the buttons (+) and (-) simultaneously for at least 2 seconds
starts an oil simulation. After releasing the buttons, the flushing
process starts.
Note
If this does not bring the desired effect, change the coalescer.
· Check the pressure difference between pressure gauge (pos. 54.1à) and the
downstream pressure gauge (pos. 54.2à). The pressure difference shall not exceed
3.0 bar. If exceeded, exchange the adsorber elements.
· Check the stuffing box packing of the pump. Slight leakage (one to two drops per
minute) is desired. Intensive leakage: -> re-tighten the nuts of the stuffing box
packing slightly (see operating and maintenance instructions for the eccentric spiral
pump, item 2.3). If this does not yield the desired effect, exchange the stuffing box
packing (see operating and maintenance instructions for the eccentric spiral pump,
item 3).
· On the suction side of the pump, check the negative pressure indicated on the
pressure gauge (pos. 8 à). As a minimum value, the real suction height between
bilge level and oil separator must be reached as negative pressure in meter water
column. If this value is not achieved, check stator and rotor. If necessary, replace
worn components.
(see operating and maintenance instructions for the eccentric spiral pump, item 3).
11.2 Semi-annual inspections
· Check the zinc anode. Replace if necessary.
· Check of oil level in pump gear motor If necessary, fill up oil (see operating and
maintenance instructions for the gear motor).
11.3 Annual inspections
· Check of inner lining.
Repair damaged spots.
· Check seals and piston valves
Replace damaged seals and components.
· Check and clean the sensor electrode (fig. 1, pos. 9à3.1), replace if necessary.
· Check the function of the heating
(fig. 1, pos. 10à3.1)
Replace if necessary.
11.4 Changing the coalescer
11.4.1 Disassembly
1) Switch off the voltage of the oil separator.
2) Shut all pipelines to and from the oil separator.
3) Drain the oil separator. Remove drain cap or open drain valve.
4) Undo cable connection of sensor electrode (fig. 1, pos. 9à3.1).
5) Undo cable connection of heating (fig. 1, pos. 10à3.1).
6) Disconnect flange or sleeve connection between lid and valves (fig. 4, pos.4à3.13.3).
The valve should remain screwed to the ship's pipeline.
7) Disconnect flange or sleeve connection between lid and valves (fig. 4, pos.5à3.13.3).
The valve should remain screwed to the ship's pipeline.
8) Unscrew the sensor electrode.
9) Unscrew the electric heater, if present. Alternatively separate steam heater
connections, if present.
10) Remove screws from oil separator lid.
11) Remove oil separator lid and lid seal. For oil separators with a power of 2.5 m3/h or

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more, use lifting equipment.

12) Remove circlip from the pipe in the centre of the oil separator.
13) Pull off the upper coalescer cross from the pipe.
14) Pull out the winding end of the coalescer mesh with pliers. Pull out the coalescer
package layer by layer out of the oil separator.
15) Remove the lower coalescer cross from the oil separator.
16) Clean the inside of the oil separator container.
17) Mounting the coalescer package
Insert lower coalescer cross.
Thread the coalescer package with even pressure into the oil separator; in this process the
coalescer package presses to the inner sides of the oil separator.
Caution: Make sure there are no overlaps in the coalescer package in
this step.
Make sure that the coalescer package does not form angles during
NOTE assembly.
18) By alternating pressure from above (stepping on it) the lower edge of the coalescer
package on the level of the inlet pipe will lower.
19) Put your hand into the open centre hole of the coalescer package and pull the lower
inner package edge over the edge of the centre pipe.
20) By alternating pressure from above (stepping on it) the coalescer package will lower
onto the lower coalescer cross.
21) Insert upper coalescer cross.
22) Push the circlip into the groove of the diffusion pipe.
11.4.2 Mounting the oil separator lid
23) Put on new lid seal.
24) Put on oil separator lid, insert screws and tighten by hand
25) Connect valves with pipelines and tighten screws or screw connections.
26) In the first two turns, tighten the screws of the oil separator lid by half a turn each. In all
other turns, re-tighten by two and later by one hexagon only, until the distance
between lid and oil separator flange is reduced by about half.
27) Screw in the sensor electrode
28) Screw in the heater (alternatively establish the connection to the steam line and screw
it tight:
29) Plug on sensor electrode connection socket and screw tight.
30) Insert cable in heater and connect.
31) Attach loose cables at lid of oil separator by cable straps.

11.4.3 Commissioning the oil separator

See operating instructions àchapter 10
11.5 Replacing the adsorber plugs
11.5.1 Open adsorber housing.
1) Switch off oil separator
2) Open venting valve (fig. 12à pos.1) on the adsorber lid and dismount venting line.
3) Open drain valve (fig. 4, pos.27A3.13.3) and drain container.
4) Remove all lid screws and take off lid.

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Fig. 14 Adsorber plug replacement

11.5.2 Take out the adsorber plugs

1) Dismount the screws of the cover plate.
2) Lift out cover plate.
3) Turn each adsorber plug separately on their caps and pull up until they lift from the
lower tappet. Lift out adsorber plug. Then unscrew the plug stuff out of the adsorber
plug for reuse.
4) On the second adsorber plug level, repeat step 3.
5) Screw the plug connection nipples out of the plugs for reuse.
Wet plugs are very fragile!
Handle with care when re-using.

Note
11.5.3 Inserting new adsorber plugs
1) If there are any deposits on the base, clean and flush.
2) Screw new plugs separately at the their caps onto the tappets of the base nipples.
The plugs are very fragile!
Very careful handling is recommended.
Wetting the seal tappet facilitates inserting the plugs.
Note
3) Then screw the plug connection nipple (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.102) into
the plugs.
4) If present, screw the plugs (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.101/103) of the second
level also separately onto the tappets of the connection nipples.
5) Then screw all head plugs (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.104) again into the
plug openings.
6) Set the cover plate (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.105) onto the plugs.
7) Make sure that the threads of 2 threaded rods (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber /
pos.107) slide into the provided drilled holes in the cover plate.
8) Screw wing nuts onto both rods.
9) Then thread the remaining plug stuffs and the remaining threaded rod
10) Screw wing nut onto third threaded rod.
11) Tighten all three fastening nuts hand-tight.

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11.5.4 Close adsorber housing.

1) Place new lid seal (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.109) onto the flange and align
in the groove.
2) Set the lid (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber / pos.30) onto the container, insert all lid
screws and tighten hand-tight.
3) Tighten all screws with a spanner by one turn.
4) Repeat this process with a half to a full turn.
5) Check all screws for even, tight connection.
6) Close drain valve (fig. 4, pos.27Aà3.13.3).
7) Mount venting line.
8) Start the system and wait until water flows out of the venting line.
9) Close venting valve (fig. 12à pos.1) of the adsorber lid.
10) Check the lid for tightness.
11) If there are leaks, check the seat of the lid seal (à Fig. 15 Overview adsorber /
pos.109) on the groove. If that is not enough - tighten screws again until the lid is tight.

Fig. 15 Overview adsorber

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12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Warning notes
Voltage > 42 V
Direct contact with live parts may cause serious injury or death.
Before working at electric equipment, interrupt the power supply
DANGER (turn off main switch, remove fuses or switch them off).
Lines under pressure bear a risk of injury.
Before taking up the work, check compressed air lines and make sure
that they are not under pressure.
WARNING
The oil separator operates with an eccentric spiral pump. Do not put
your hands to the rotating shaft in the area of the transmission bell
housing / stuffing box packing! Danger of severe finger injury.
WARNING
The valves (fig. 4 pos.4,5,15 à3.13.3) 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

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12.1 Table of faults

Fault Reason Measure

Permanent repetition of the The system draws air from the Switch off the system!
flushing process in short empty bilge Check the level switch
intervals No switchoff by level switch in
bilge
Permanent repetition of the The system draws air due to Lift off system and
flushing process and leaks in the course of the suction suction line, remove
pressure vacuum gauge line or possibly at the oil leakage.
shows insufficient suction separator (cover, flanges, valves)
height as compared to
installation level.
Low delivery power at high The suction line or the rough filter Clean suction line
vacuum display at the inlet are jammed and/or rough filter
Valve closed in suction direction Open valves
Insufficient pump capacity, Coalescer packing is jammed Flush manually
several metres pressure extensively by pressing
difference between the the button "Test". If that
vacuum meters at the pump does not prove to be
and on the oil separator successful, remove and
cover replace coalescer
Motor protection switch Motor burnt Replace motor
triggers
Short circuit in supply line or Check motor and
motor supply line
Protection switch set too low Adjust motor protection
relay according to the
motor value
Rotor of the pump blocked Determine cause,
remove stator, replace
stator and rotor if
necessary
Pump shaft blocked Loosen stuffing box
Piston valves do not Control air failure Check compressed air
operate supply
No control voltage present Check automatic
system (see chapter
5.4)
Piston ring defective Replace upper part
Contamination in the solenoid Remove contamination
valve
Solenoid valve defective Check solenoid valve
by switching the main
switch on and off (you
can feel and hear the
function)
Piston is jammed Make piston movable

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Fault Reason Measure

System flushes Non-return valve at bilge water Check, remove and
permanently or inlet does not close clean if necessary
uncommonly long
Oil outlet blocked Check, clean if
necessary
Flushing water pressure Check flushing water
insufficient pressure.
Flushing water flow
pressure min 1 to max
1.5 bar
System detects oil but Cable connection control box / Check cable
discharges water electrode interrupted connection, replace 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 does Outlet "oil to collector tank" Check pipeline to
not discharge blocked collector tank, clean if
necessary
Flushing water supply interrupted Ensure water supply
Check piston valve (fig.
4 pos.15à3.13.3)
Piston valve (fig. 4 pos.4 and/ or Check connection
15 à3.13.3) does not operate voltage in automatic
control box, between
terminal X1-9/10 and
X1-11/12, 24 V DC
must be applied. If not,
replace PCB
System does not flush Flushing water outlet (fig. 4 Clear pipeline
pos.5à3.13.3) to the bilge
blocked
Piston valves (fig. 4 pos.5 and/or Check connection
pos.15à3.13.3) do not operate voltage in automatic
control box, between
terminal X1-11/12 and
X1-13/14, 24 V DC
must be applied. If not,
replace PCB
System detects no oil Electric connection between Check the electric
sensor electrode and PCB connection
defective

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Fault Reason Measure

PCB defective Check PCB by pulling
the plug from the
electrode (fig. 1, pos.
9à3.1); if no oil
detection occurs,
replace PCB
Electric conductivity in the oil Avoid emulsion
phase too high, possible formation.
emulsion formation Contact RWO service
(à1.5 Contact
information)
Oil binds water Contact RWO service
(à1.5 Contact
information)
No heater power Heater body defective Replace heater body
Cable connection interrupted Check cable
connection, replace if
necessary
Thermo sensor out of tune or Set thermo sensor to
defective 45ºC or replace it
Heater contactor defective Replace contactor
No control voltage present Transformer fuse defective, Replace fuse; if defect
unless 24 V AC are applied reoccurs, determine
between terminals X1-7/8 cause
Cable connection interrupted Replace cable
connection
PCB defective Check PCB; with "RED-
OIL-DISCHARGE", 24
V DC must be applied
between terminals X2-
9/10 and X2-13/14
Tab. 17 Table of faults

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13 Spare parts
The individual spare parts are listed in groups in the following tables. All spare parts lists
below match the standard scope of delivery of the bilge water oil separator by RWO
GmbH.
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.
Note The provided drawings contain the position numbers.
All spare parts listed here are optional / not part of the standard
scope of delivery.
Contact the spare parts department: (à1.5 Contact information)
Note

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Tab. 18 Spare parts OWS COM 0,1

13.1 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.1

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

coalescer complete 0.1 3600010122
5 cover gasket ows 8320010002
20 set polisher 0.1 2840001001
cover gasket polisher housing 8322001002

pos. BOM: valves and accessories partnumber

17 2/2-way piston valve 1/2" 5936001501
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 0.1 2823001001
43 3/2-way piston valve EN32 DN20 5925112002
gasket set 3/2 way valve EN32 DN20 5925S12002
42 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
19 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
50 3/2-way ball valve 3/4" L 5906040201

pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

31 pump AEP 1
gland packing AEP 1 5460207EP1
stator AEP 1 5460402EP1
package-no.1 - shaft - AEP 1 5500125EP1
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 1 5500307EP1
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 1 5500401EP1
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 1 5500203EP1

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

21 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
58 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
69 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
20 safety valve 1.1 B, 1/2" 5903015002
41 safety valve 3.3 B, 1/2" 5903015005
14 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
33 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
32 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003
pos. BOM: control systems partnumber
sensor electrode 5120302001

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pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and partnumber

accessories
CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
6 non return valve 1/2" 5909015001
36 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
13 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
53 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
62 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111

Tab. 19 Spare parts OWS COM 0.25

13.2 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.25

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

20 coalescer complete 0.25 3600025122
63 cover gasket ows 8320025002
20 set polishers f. S DEB 0,25 2840002501
95 cover gasket polisher housing 8322005002
88 cover fitting 5911600002
65 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: valve and accessories partnumber

2 2/2-way piston valve 1/2" 5936001501
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 0.25 2823002501
4 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
5 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
6 3/2-way piston valve EN32 DN20 5925112002
3 3/2-way ball valve 3/4" L 5906040201

pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

26 pump AEP 1
gland packing AEP 1 5460207EP1
stator AEP 1 5460402EP1
package-no.1 - shaft - AEP 1 5500125EP1
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 1 5500307EP1
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 1 5500401EP1
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 1 5500203EP1

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

41 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
42 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
43 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
60 safety valve 1.1 B, 1/2" 5903015002
61 safety valve 3.3 B, 1/2" 5903015005
77 anode 3/4" 6453020001

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pos. BOM: Monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 partnumber
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
24 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
25 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

59 sensor electrode 5120302001
11 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
11 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
11 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203

pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and accessories partnumber

CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
45 non return flap brass 1/2" 5909015001
46 non return flap brass, DN 20 5909020002
47 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
1 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
85 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
91 2/2 way ball valve 1/2" 5906030151
22 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
28 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

Tab. 20 Spare parts OWS COM 0.5

13.3 Spare parts for OWS COM 0.5

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

3 coalescer complete 0.5 3600050122
65 cover gasket ows 8320050002
20 set polisher 0.5 2840005001
64 cover gasket polisher housing 8322005002
58 cover fitting 5911600002
57 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: valves and accessories partnumber

66 2/2-way piston valve 1/2" 5936001501
67 2/2-way piston valve 3/4" 5936002001
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 0.5 2823005001
25 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
39 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
79 3/2-way piston valve EN32 DN20 5925112002
94 3/2-way ball valve 3/4" L 5906040201

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pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

47 pump AEP 2
gland packing AEP 2 5460207EP1
stator AEP 2 5460402EP2
package-no.1 - shaft - AEP 2 5500125EP1
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 2 5500307EP1
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 2 5500401EP1
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 2 5500203EP1

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

29 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
41 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
46 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
74 safety valve 1.1 B, 1/2" 5903015002
75 safety valve 3.3 B, 1/2" 5903015005
49 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
18 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
19 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

71 sensor electrode 5120302002
6 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
6 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
6 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203
pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and partnumber
accessories
CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
31 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
45 non return valve DN25 5909025002
78 non return valve DN20 5909020002
48 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
72 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
73 2/2 way ball valve 1/2" 5906030151
42 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
28 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

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Tab. 21 Spare parts OWS COM 1.0

13.4 Spare parts for OWS COM 1.0

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

23 coalescer complete 1.0 3600100122
65 cover gasket ows 8320100002
20 set polisher 1.0 2840010001
85 cover gasket polisher housing 8322010002
87 cover fitting 5911600002
86 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: valves and accessories partnumber

3 2/2-way piston valve 1/2" 5936001501
4 2/2-way piston valve 3/4" 5936002001
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 1.0 2823010001
6 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
7 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
8 3/2-way piston valve EN32 DN25 5925112502
5 3/2-way ball valve 1 " L 5906040251

pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

47 pump AEP 2
gland packing AEP 2 5460207EP1
stator AEP 2 5460402EP2
package-no.1 - shaft - AEP 2 5500125EP1
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 2 5500307EP1
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 2 5500401EP1
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 2 5500203EP1

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

26 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
27 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
28 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
62 safety valve 1.1 B, 1/2" 5903015002
63 safety valve 3.3 B, 1/2" 5903015005
81 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
30 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
31 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

61 sensor electrode 5120302002
12 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
12 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
12 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203

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CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
49 non return valve DN25 5909025002
50 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
1 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
2 2/2 way ball valve 1/2" 5906030151
93 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
25 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
90 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

Tab. 22 Spare parts OWS COM 2.5

13.5 Spare parts for OWS COM 2.5

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

20 coalescer complete 2.5 3600250122
87 cover gasket ows 8320250002
20 set polisher 2.5 2840025001
86 cover gasket polisher housing 8322025002
37 cover fitting 5911600002
32 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: Valves and accessories partnumber

28 2/2-way piston valve 1" 5936002501
29 2/2-way piston valve 3/4" 5936002001
97 2/2-way piston valve 1/2" 5936001501
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 2.5 2823025001
95 3/2-way piston valve EN32DN32 5925113202
gasket set for 3/2-way valves DN32 EN32 5925S13202
17 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
32 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
96 3-way manual valve DN32 L 5905132001

pos. BOM: Pump / pump parts partnumber

13 pump AEP 4-2
gland packing AEP 4-2 5460207EP1
stator AEP 4-2 5460402EP4
package-no.1 - shaft - 4-2 5501125EP4
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 4-2 5500307EP4
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP4-2 5500401EP4
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 4-2 5501203EP4

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34 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
50 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
6 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
83 safety valve 1.1 B, 1/2" 5903015002
84 safety valve 3.3 B, 1/2" 5903015005
5 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
25 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
26 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

88 sensor electrode 5120302002
21 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
21 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
21 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203

pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and accessories partnumber

CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
89 non return valve DN32 5909032002
54 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
35 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
81 2/2 way ball valve 1/2" 5906030151
82 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
20 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
28 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

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Tab. 23 Spare parts OWS COM 5.0

13.6 Spare parts for OWS COM 5.0

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

coalescer complete 5.0 3600500122
75 cover gasket ows 8320500002
20 set polisher 2.5 2840025001
87 cover gasket polisher housing 8322025002
82 cover fitting 5911600002
79 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: valves and accessories partnumber

38 2/2-way piston valve 3/4" 5936002001
39 2/2-way piston valve 1" 5936002501
gasket set for 2/2-way valves 5.0 2823050001
48 3/2-way piston valve EN32 DN40 5925114002
gasket set for 3/2-way valve EN32 DN40 5925S14002
20 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
53 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
49 3/2-way ball valve DN40 L 5905140002

pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

6 pump AEP 5-2
gland packing AEP 5-2 5460207EP1
stator AEP 5-2 5460402EP5
package-no.1 - shaft - 5-2 5501125EP4
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 5-2 5500307EP4
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 5-2 5500401EP5
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 5-2 5501203EP4

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

55 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
56 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
57 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
51 safety valve 1.1 B, 3/4"" 5903020002
52 safety valve, 3.3B, 3/4" 5903020005
13 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
24 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
25 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

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pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

88 sensor electrode 5120302002
12 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
12 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
12 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203

pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and accessories partnumber

CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
44 non return valve 1/4" 5922010001
46 non return valve DN40 5909040002
47 non return valve DN50 5909050001
35 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
81 2/2 way ball valve 1/2" 5906030151
88 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
30 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
84 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

Tab. 24 Spare parts OWS COM 10.0

13.7 Spare parts for OWS COM 10.0

pos. BOM: consumables partnumber

36 coalescer complete 10.0 3601000122
87 cover gasket ows 8321000002
20 set polisher 10,0 2840100001
86 cover gasket polisher housing 8322025002
37 cover fitting 5911600002
32 bottom fitting 5911600003

pos. BOM: valves and accessories partnumber

1 2/2-way piston valve EN22 DN32 5925203210
gasket set 2way-valve EN22 DN32 5924S23201
2 2/2-way piston valve EN22 DN40 5925204010
gasket set 2way-valve EN22 DN40 5924S24001
6 2/2-way piston valve 1" 5936002501
gasket set for 2/2-way valve 1" 5936302501
8 3/2-Wege Kolbenventil EN32 DN50 5925115002
gasket set 2way-valve EN22 DN50 5925S15002
9 solenoid valve 0330 24V/50-60 Hz 5940033056
10 solenoid valve 24V AC 5940311015
7 3/2-way ball valve DN 50 L 5905150001

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pos. BOM: pump and accessories partnumber

46 pump AEP 6-2
gland packing AEP 6-2 5461207EP6
stator AEP 6-2 5460402EP6
package-no.1 - shaft - AEP 6-2 5501125EP6
package-no.2 - coupling rod - AEP 6-2 5501307EP6
package-no.3 - rotor - AEP 6-2 5500401EP6
package-no.4 - gland packing - AEP 6-2 5501203EP6

pos. BOM: display units and safety devices partnumber

40 pressure gauge -1/+5bar 5920008095
41 pressure gauge 0/+10bar 5920008094
42 pressure gauge 0/6 (0/3)bar 5920008092
83 safety valve 1.1 B, 1" 5903025002
84 safety valve 3.3 B, 1 1/4" 5903032003
102 anode 3/4" 6453020001

pos. BOM: monitor OMD 24 partnumber

desiccator cartridge OMD24 51110EM027
cell brush OMD24 51110EM006
service kit OMD24 51110EM028
44 computer unit OMD-24 51110EM014
45 measuring cell OMD-24 51110EM003

pos. BOM: control systems and heating partnumber

82 sensor electrode 5120302002
19 heating element 400V 2KW 5130438203
19 heating element 440V 2KW 5130444203
19 heating element 690V 2KW 5130469203

pos. BOM: electrics, housing parts and accessories partnumber

CPU main board 1.3 complete 5120101050
display pcb 1.2 complete 5120101055
contactor heating/pump 5131005013
Motor controller ZB12 - 5130902000
set fuses ME 80, 6S & 7S 2810101001
transformer ME80,6S,7S,WWT 5130602001
64 non return valve DN40 5909040002
65 non return valve DN65 5909065001
3 2/2 way ball valve 1 1/2" 5906030401
4 2/2 way ball valve 1" 5906030251
5 2/2 way ball valve 1/4" 5906030081
39 ball valve 1/2" 5906040111
28 wing screw, ss, polisher housing 8118008002

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14 Dr
awi
ngs
14.1 Adsorber (second stage)

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14.2 Piston valve pos.4, pos. 5 and pos. 15 OWS-COM 0.1 - 5.0m³/h

Danger!
If dismounting the valve spring
is under pressure

Vorsicht!
Verletzungsgefahr bei der Demontage
des Ventils! Die Feder ist vorgespannt

14.3 Piston valve pos.4 / pos. 5 OWS-COM 10.0 m³/h

Danger!
If dismounting the valve spring
is under pressure

Vorsicht!
Verletzungsgefahr bei der Demontage
des Ventils! Die Feder ist vorgespannt

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14.4 Sensor electrode pos. 9

14.5 3/2-way piston valve pos. 23 and pos.58 at the OWS-COM 0.1 - 1.0 m³/h

Danger!
If dismounting the valve spring
is under pressure

Vorsicht!
Verletzungsgefahr bei der Demontage
des Ventils! Die Feder ist vorgespannt

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14.6 3/2-way piston valve pos. 23 and pos.58 at the OWS-COM 2.5 - 10.0 m³/h

Danger!
If dismounting the valve spring
is under pressure

Vorsicht!
Verletzungsgefahr bei der Demontage
des Ventils! Die Feder ist vorgespannt

14.7 Coalescer pos. 34 SKIT/S-DEB 0.1 m³/h – 10.0 m³/h

15 Annex
15.1 Checklist for commissioning
The middle column is provided for a checkmark "OK".

Start 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 air-tight

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Start procedure OK Remarks

because the oil separator operates
with a vacuum.
Open valve(s) in the outboard line. The pump 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 For pressure compensation
pressure gauge housings.
Check if cooling air can escape through the This ensures proper motor cooling
venting grid of the fan cap of the motor
without hindrance
Select either "manual mode" or "automatic In "manual mode" no automatic
mode" switch-off occurs when the bilge is
empty
Switch the system's main switch to "On"
a) The bilge level LED only illuminates in Prerequisite for system start in
green when the level in the bilge is high "automatic mode",
enough
b) The control light "RED-OILDISCHARGE" The system is filled with water
lights up in red (oil to the collector tank), Pump and heater are switched off
because the sensor electrode indicates air during that time.
and oil (both non-conductive media). The Display in automatic mode:
pneumatic piston valves at the flushing water BETRIEB AUTO
inlet (pos. 15 à3.13.3) and oil outlet (pos. 4 DISCHARGE
à3.13.3) are open (voltage is applied to both Display in manual mode:
solenoid valves) and the system is BETRIEB HAND
automatically filled with flushing water and at DISCHARGE
the same time vented through the oil outlet.
The pump remains switched off in this
process
c) As soon as the water level reaches the The backflush starts (8 to 50
sensor electrode (fig. 1, pos. 9 à3.1) seconds)
(conductive medium detected), the control Pump and electric heater are now
light switches over to “ORANGE-FLUSHING” switched off.
(backflash). The pneumatic piston valve Display in automatic mode:
(pos. 15à3.13.3) opens (voltage applied at BETRIEB AUTO
solenoid valve) and with a time delay the oil FLUSHING
outlet valve (pos. 4à3.13.3) closes (no Display in manual mode:
voltage applied to solenoid valve). BETRIEB HAND
FLUSHING
d) As soon as the system is filled, the piston The 1st stage is now operational.
valves (pos. 5 and 15 à3.13.3) close (no The pump starts and the heater is
voltage applied to either solenoid valve). The switched on. Prerequisite: The
control light "GREEN WATERDISCHARGE" heater switch is set to "On".
lights up in green at the automatic control Display in automatic mode:
box (water outboards). Now the pump starts BETRIEB AUTO
up and draws from the bilge. ENTOELEN
Display in manual mode:

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Start procedure OK Remarks

BETRIEB HAND
ENTOELEN
The bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58 à3.1) The solenoid valve is currentless
guides the water to the second stage
(adsorber)
The measurement valve (fig. 1, pos. 57 The solenoid valve is currentless
à3.1) guides the water from the sample
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
Alarm monitor OMD system is red The monitor reacts to air with an
alarm
The recirculation valve (pos.23à3.13.3) The solenoid valve is currentless
guides the water back to the bilge
The second stage (adsorber) is filled
Close the ventilation tap of the adsorber
housing cover
During the first 5 minutes: The solenoid valve is currentless
The bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1)
guides the water through the second stage
(adsorber)
The measurement valve (fig. 1, pos. 57 The solenoid valve is currentless
à3.1) guides the water from the sample
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 (pos.23à3.13.3) The solenoid valve is under voltage
guides the cleaned water outboards.
After the first 5 minutes:
a) if the measurement result at sample point
"upstream of adsorber" does not exceed
14ppm (4ppm)
The bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) The solenoid valve is under voltage
guides the water bypassing the second stage
(adsorber)
The measurement valve (fig. 1, pos. 57 The solenoid valve is under voltage
à3.1) guides the water from the sample
point upstream of the second 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 (pos.23à3.13.3) The solenoid valve is under voltage
guides the cleaned water outboards.

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b) if the measurement result at sample point
"upstream of adsorber" exceeds 14ppm
(4ppm)
Alarm monitor OMD alarm 1 is red "On" The measuring cell contains water
with more than 14ppm (4ppm)
The measuring valve (fig. 1, pos. 57à3.1) is The solenoid valve is currentless
switched. It now guides the water from the
sample point downstream of the second
stage to the monitor
The bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) is The solenoid valve is currentless
switched. Now it guides 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 (pos.23à3.13.3) The solenoid valve is under voltage
guides the cleaned water outboards.
b) if the measurement result at sample point Alarm
"downstream of adsorber" does not exceed The adsorber elements are used up
15ppm (5ppm)
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 measurement valve (fig. 1, pos. 57 No voltage applied to the solenoid
à3.1) still guides the water from the sample valve
point downstream of the second stage to the
monitor
The bypass valve (fig. 1, pos. 58à3.1) still No voltage applied to the solenoid
guides the water through the second stage valve
(adsorber).
The recirculation valve (pos.23à3.13.3) No voltage applied to the solenoid
guides the insufficiently cleaned water back valve
to the bilge
Tab. 25 Checklist

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15 – Annex

15.2 Record of the maintenance and repair works

Signature
Name
Maintenance work performed
D Time
a

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