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Backwater-Valves

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Backwater Protection Overview
This document provides a comprehensive overview of backwater protection systems, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding drainage systems from backwater, particularly during heavy rainfall. It identifies potential causes of backwater, such as blockages, pump failures, and high water levels.
Types of Backwater Valves
  • Premium Backwater Valves: Equipped with mechanical or motor-driven flaps and pumps, these valves handle wastewater with sewage during backwater events.
  • Classic Backwater Valves: Feature mechanical flaps for basic backwater protection.
  • Backwater Valves in Chambers: Designed for underground installation, these valves free up basement space by relocating protection outside the house.
Understanding Backwater
Backwater occurs when water levels rise above the backwater level, potentially causing basement flooding. Effective protection involves using backwater valves to prevent wastewater from re-entering buildings.
Installation and Standards
Backwater protection systems can be installed inside buildings or in external chambers. Adherence to EN standards, such as EN 12056 and EN 13564, is crucial for drainage systems and backwater valves.
Product Selection and Installation
Selection depends on wastewater type (black or grey water) and installation environment, with options for exposed installation, concrete floors, and underground setups.
Specialist Assistance
Professional advice is recommended for effective backwater protection due to system complexity.
Conclusion
The document encourages consulting specialists and utilizing KESSEL's products and services for comprehensive solutions.
Specifications and Installation Guidelines
The document details specifications for Pumpfix F and Staufix FKA Komfort models, designed to prevent backflow in wastewater pipes and protect against basement flooding.
Specifications
  • Pumpfix F: Includes a 1kW/230V pump and backwater valve, suitable for wastewater with or without sewage, featuring a plug-and-play control unit with self-diagnosis and motorized flap.
  • Staufix FKA Komfort: A motorized backwater valve with a telescopic upper section and plug-and-play control unit, featuring battery backup.
Installation Guidelines
Both systems can be installed in concrete slabs or exposed pipes, with gasket sets for waterproof installations. Pumpfix F is ideal for renovations, while Staufix FKA Komfort offers easy installation with adjustable sections.
Functionality
During normal conditions, wastewater drains by gravity. In backwater events, systems activate to pump wastewater into the sewer, preventing flooding.
Accessories and Extensions
Available accessories include gasket sets, extension sections, and cover plates, enhancing system functionality and monitoring.
Certifications and Standards
Both systems comply with EN 13564 standards, ensuring quality and performance.
Applications and Professional Advantages
Staufix valves are suitable for individual drainage fixtures and public, municipal, and industrial sectors. They offer easy maintenance, high mechanical strength, and compatibility with various water environments.
KESSEL Backwater Inspection Chambers
These chambers protect drainage systems from backwater, installed outside buildings, and can be upgraded with various backwater valves using conversion kits.
Specifications
Made from polyethylene, the chambers are crack- and impact-resistant, watertight, and root-proof, with integrated access steps and resistance to aggressive wastewater.
Installation and Advantages
Lightweight components and variable upper sections facilitate installation. The chambers offer flexibility with additional pipe connections and a 20-year warranty on materials.
Accessories
Accessories include cable piping gasket sets, extension sections, and cover plates, customizable for specific installation needs.
Applications
Suitable for wastewater systems with or without sewage, these chambers serve as sewer inspection or access points, ensuring long-term reliability.
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1 Backwater protection Premium backwater valves Page 20 - 37 with mechanical or motor-driven backwater flap and pump for draining wastewater with sewage, even during backwater. Classic backwater valves Page 38 - 45 with mechanical backwater flaps for protection against backwater. Backwater valves in chamber Page 46 - 53 for underground installation Frees up basement space by moving backwater protection to outside the house. Individual Solutions Page 54

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Backwater protection -Everything specialists need to know All the outlet pipes from drainage fixtures in buildings (washing machines, showers, toilets etc.) are connected to the sewer, forming a linked pipe system. If the wastewater cannot flow freely through the sewer e.g. after heavy rainfall or due to blockages in the sewer pipes, it is pushed back into the connected outlet pipes and can flood all the areas of the house which are below the backwater level, including any fixtures and furnishings etc. Problem: Draining system without backwater protection During heavy rain, the water level rises...

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The right product selection Heavy rainfalls more common The problem of backwater has always existed, because for economic and technical reasons, sewage pipes are designed for average rainfall. This means the storm sewage pipe can fill up very quickly in the event of a cloudburst. The selection and use of backwater protection depends on several conditions. In particular, the wishes of the operator must be taken into account, as well as the drai- nage fixture itself, the position of the sewage channel, type of sewage and the respective regulations. Black water wastewater with sewage Black water...

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Backwater protection -Everything specialists need to knowInstallation possibilities Example for installation in a concrete slab/floor Example for installation in an exposed wastewater pipe Exposed installation Installation in a concrete floor Underground installation B Ideal for the renovation of old buildings which are in danger of backwater - the low-cost, clean and standard-conform solution for retrofitting backwater units! To avoid the complete wastewater pipes having to be rerouted in expensive construction work, we recommend installing the central backwater protection unit in the existing...

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Which standards must be taken into account? Backwater valves for through pipes are an ideal technical and, in particular, financial alternative to lifting stations. The usage conditions set out in EN 12056-4 must be given. According to EN 13564-1, a distinction is made between six types of backwater valves: Type 0: Backwater valve for use in horizontal pipes with single free hanging backwater flap. Type 1: Backwater valve for use in horizontal pipes with one automatic closure and one emergency closure, whereby this emergency closure may be combined with the automatic closure. Type 2: Backwater...

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You EES Tried-and-trusted backwater protection re-defined Pumpfix F backwater valve with integrated pump * Check your country's EN 13564 backwater valve requirements for what type of valve is certified for your situation. Premium backwater valves for wastewater with and without sewage. Backwater valves discharge wastewater via gravity to the sewer. When there is backwater from the sewer, the backwater flaps close motor-driven (Pumpfix F and Staufix FKA version). In the case of Staufix SWA, the free hanging backwater flap is closed by the backwater. Pumpfix F also pumps wastewater to the sewer...

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Backwater protection 1 Staufix FKA motorised backwater valve VARIABLE UPPER SECTION Rotatable, tiltable and height adjustable Staufix SWA twin flap backwater valve PLUG & PLAY COMFORT CONTROL UNITS with self-diagnosis system SDS and multilingual display (EN, DE, FR, IT, PL, NL) - can be connected without a qualified electrician. TeleControl telemetric system for relaying full text messages to mobile phones available as accessory. INSTALLATION IN WATERPROOF CONCRETE Option, gasket set to prevent groundwater infiltration Installation body with only 9 mm gradient. Ideal for renovation work STAINLESS...

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Backwater pumping stations for wastewater with or without sewage Pumpfix F Komfort Installation in a concrete slab/floor Backwater protection Illustration and dimensioned drawing Article description Backwater pumping station Pumpfix F Komfort 1 With recessed cover for on-site tiling and drain for wastewater with or without sewage Ø 110 24 100X made of polymer, with telescopic upper section Ø 125 24 125X for continuous height- and level adjustment Ø 160 24 150X For installation in a concrete slab/floor Ø 200* 24 200X for installation depth (D) from 486 - 640 mm 1 with recessed cover for on-site...

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Backwater pumping stations for wastewater with or without sewage Installation example Pumpfix F Komfort Professional advantages Backwater protection Plug & play Comfort control unit with self-diagnosis system SDS for maximum safety. Integrated drain function to drain surface water. Variable upper section rotatable, tiltable and height adjustable Installation in waterproof concrete. Gasket set to prevent groundwater infiltration. Installation body with only 9 mm gradient. Ideal for renovation work. ቢ Backwater pumping station ባ Control unit Pumpfix F pumps against backwater and discharges surface...

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Illustration and dimensioned drawing Article description Installation in a concrete slab/floor Outer diameter 0 (mm) Backwater valve Staufix FKA Komfort n With recessed cover for on-site tiling for wastewater with or without sewage made of polymer, with telescopic upper section for continuous height- and level adjustment For installation in a concrete slab/floor for installation depth (D) from 486 - 640 mm Jwith recessed cover for on-site tiling (X) Jwith black cover (S) With surface water tight cover plate class A 15 made of polymer. Installation kit with choice of cover. Backwater valve...

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Motorised backwater valve for wastewater with or without sewage Installation example Staufix FKA Komfort Professional advantages Backwater protection Plug & play Comfort control unit with self-diagnosis system SDS for maximum safety. Variable upper section rotatable, tiltable and height adjustable ቢ Backwater valve ባ Control unit Installation in waterproof concrete. Gasket set to prevent groundwater infiltration. Backwater protection even during construction phase thanks to 3-stage flap Freely suspended flap in the construction phase position. Backwater valve Staufix FKA as central backwater...

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