LB 1800/2800 Analog User Manual
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1. When starting the machine for the first time set the product water sampling valve to a drain so that the product can be discarded until it becomes potable Turn the flush valve handle to the UP position covering the Flush Button Set up the feed water supply system and ensure that there is 20 psi and at least 5 gpm available at the Feed Water Inlet Bleed the feed water supply system of any air Ensure that there is a 5 micron filter in the housing Open the pressure relief knob on the Spectra Pearson Pump 1 2 turn Pressure Relief Knob To start the Purge set the Pump Speed Control knob to minimum put the Run switch on the electrical box in the On Position and hold the Start switch in the up position until the feed water pressure reaches 10 PSI The 5 micron pre filter 1s equipped with an air purge button If the system has difficulty prim ing run the supply pump with the purge button depressed until all air 1s bled from the feed line When the pressures and flows have stabilized adjust the pump speed control knob until the Feed flow meter reading is about 4 5 GPM DO NOT EXCEED 60 PSI MEMBRANE PRES SURE Run the watermaker for at least 20 minutes with the pressure relief valve open to Purge the pre servatives from the membranes After 20 minutes close the pressure relief knob Water will begin to flow out of the Product hose Discard this water for at least 20 minutes After 20 minutes test the water for sal2. logical growth that occurs when the system 1s left unused without flushing or pickling and mineral scaling if the feed water contains carbonates sulfates silicates or other sparingly soluble salts Colloidal particles can also clog the membrane Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure for higher than normal readings for the conditions Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane 1 e feed water temperature and salinity pump speed hose restrictions Membrane life can be shortened by unnecessary cleaning e There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline The acid cleaner SC3 will remove min eral scaling The alkaline cleaner SC2 1s used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters The acid cleaner should be used first If the mem brane fails to respond to both cleanings this 1s an indication of another problem with the system or that it 1s time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before re moving a membrane Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning the SC3 Acid Cleaning Compound 1s used first then the SC2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known biofouling is present the SG2 may be used first Using warm water if possible up to 120 F 50 C 1s recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their Jobs Note Procedures are the same for the SC 2 and SC 3 cleaners Warning The pressure relief valve on the Spectra Pearson Pump must be
3. SPECTRA WATERMAKERS LB 1800 Operating Instructions Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 E mail spectra spectrawatermakers com www spectrawatermakers com Thank you for trusting Spectra Watermakers for your water purification needs The Spectra LB 1800 comes equipped with the revolutionary Spectra Pearson Pump This 1s a unique high pressure pump with integrated energy recovery that allows users to purify up to 75 gallons of seawater per hour on as little as 750 watts If properly installed and cared for your system will provide you with years of high quality potable fresh water Please take a moment to review this manual before running the machine Parts List Spectra Pearson Pump High Pressure Module Electrical Box Control Panel 20 Prefilter Housing 5 Micron Prefilter Service Kit Installation Users Manual Installation Kit kuch R R bech bech R bech R Please inspect the contents of your shipment to ensure that all parts have been included Any missing or damaged parts not reported to the factory with 1 business day of taking delivery will be considered lost and replacements will be supplied at list price SPECTRA ws WATERMAKERS Table of Contents Installation Instructions Component DES OBL uos since een Control Panel Connections Plumbing Schemate enke e een enke ennen skere ennen Plumb ne Connections eeg
4. Pressure limit switch is wired to the Normally Open terminals on the top of the limit switch The Boost Pressure switch if factory set to close at 10psi Do not change the settings on this switch without con sulting the factory first Membrane Pressure Connect one end of the supplied 1 4 high pressure tubing to the 1 4 compression fitting on the membrane endcap and connect the opposing end to the back of the Membrane Pressure Gauge lt see picture on previous pg Follow the instructions on pg 17 for fitting assembly instructions Filter Condition Gauge Located on the inlet and outlet of the 5 micron prefilter housing are 2 Parker Fast and Tight connections Connect the supplied1 4 Low Pressure tubing to each of these fittings Lead the tubing from the inlet side of the prefilter to the fitting on the 1 4 3vay valve on the backside of the control panel marked in Red Connect the tube from the outlet fit ting of the 5 micron filter to the outlet fitting on the same 3way valve marked in Green Product Inlet Connect one end of the supplied 1 2 low pressure tubing to the product outlet fitting located on the membrane endcap to the Product Water Inlet fitting on the backside of the Control Panel Product Outlet Connect one end of the supplied 1 2 low pressure tubing from the product water outlet on the backside of the Control Panel to the fresh water supply tank not included for distribution Seawater Inlet Connect the supplied 5 8 low
5. off Mix two cans of Spectra Watermakers SC 1 chemical into the unchlorinated water stir until well dissolved Attach the intake and discharge service hoses to the corresponding connectors on the service valves Place the intake service hose and the brine discharge service hose into the bucket with the storage chemical mixture Open the pressure relief valve on the Spectra Pearson Pump Turn the Flush switch up to the On position The preservative will begin to circulate Cir culate the solution for about ten minutes Push the Stop button Remove the brine hose from the bucket and put it in a drain Turn on the Flush switch again The machine will pump the remaining solution to the drain Turn the flush switch to the Off position when the bucket is empty Leave the pressure relief knob open The watermaker can now be stored for up to six months If the machine has not been used for six months the preservative procedure should be repeated d i T cor e a Spectra Stor a Cl Cette x ol D gt New SS d Org dd l Conta Funct d i Ire iner 8 oz to 3 gallons d in he WG er Water that js in the syste 1 6 ion durt Manual for detailed pre ae Note Color of dot may vary Consult product label to ensure proper chemical s being used 23 storing with Antifreeze Winterizing You will need approximately 5 US gal 20L of Propylene Glycol potable water antifreeze The system
6. pressure tubing from the Outlet of the 5 micron filter housing to the Seawater Inlet fitting on the 1 2 3way valve on the backside of the Con trol Panel Fresh Water Inlet Connect one end of the supplied 1 2 nylon braided hose to the Fresh Wa ter Inlet on the 1 2 3 way valve on the backside of the Control Panel to a pressurized unchlo rinated fresh water source This water will serve as the fresh water flushing supply source Feed Water Outlet Connect one end of the supplied 3 4 nylon braided pressure hose to the 3 4 hose barb fitting on the backside of the Control Panel connect the opposing end of the ny lon hose to the feed water inlet of the Spectra Pearson Pump on the high pressure assembly Plumbing Schematic Inlet Filter Pressure Outlet Filter Pressure ontrol Panel RUN inlet Outlet FLUSH Membrane Filter Pressure Pressure Service Inlet Sk Inlet Service Valve Feed Water Inlet Fresh Water Flush Inlet Product Water Outlet Brine Discharge Z A Discharge Service Outlet Service Valve Membrane Pressure High Press Return Product Water SPECTRA WATERMAKERS 10 Plumbing Connections Prefilter to Spectra Pearson High Pressure en SE GEES Module Attach the 1 4 Inch black nylon filter pressure sensing tubes to the corre sponding fittings on the inlet and outlet sides of the filter Use care to attach the inlet sen sor tube to the inlet side o
7. LK EXT EXT HI LO PULL COM RUN RUN PSR PSR x s IN OUT BAT AUX BAT 1 2 3 4 24 VDC To Boost Pump Control Contactor EIS i p E H T R A wy WATERMAKERS A1 MOT VDC VDC Oo QU DATE 06 30 09 SCALE DESCRIPTION A2 MOT LB 1800 Manual DC Controls 20
8. areful not to cross thread the nut 1 2 tube should not bottom out in the fitting to allow full compression of the O ring Step 4 Hand tighten the nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN DO NOT USE A WRENCH The tube should not come out if pulled by hand If it does tighten the grab ring tabs 1 4 3 8 1 2 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly SPECTRA ws WATERMAKERS 15 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Carefully fit and measure the tubing before cutting with a sharp razor knife or hose cutter and remove any burrs Minimum tubing bend radius is 6 Route tubing away from excessive heat sources and secure from vibration and chafe Have at least one shallow bend in a tube assembly after it 1s installed Refer to figure 1 If a fitting has been dissembled reassemble as illustrated The notch on the ferrule must engage the inside of the nut properly for the nut to seat down fully Once the tube is inserted the ferrule and nut will naturally align Refer to figure 2 Insert tube fully into the fitting it should go in 0 9 Tighten the nut finger tight while moving the tube around to prevent binding One thread should be showing under the nut Secure the tube so it won t back out when tightening Refer to figure 3 Use 13 16 wrench to hold a straight body fitting or a 3 4 wrench for a 90 body and a 7 8 wrench for the nut Hold the body recheck
9. d held salinity tester If it 1s within acceptable range it may be distributed as potable water Operation Monitor the Filter Pressure gauge during operation Pressure drop across the filter can be determined by comparing the gauge reading with the valve in the Inlet position to the reading when the valve is in the Outlet position Note the difference in the reading when the filter is new and clean When the pressure differential begins to climb the filter is getting dirty When the differential has increased by 10psi 0 7 bar the prefilter should be changed If the Filter Outlet Pressure drops below 10psi 0 7 bar the machine will stop Monitor the sound of the Spectra Pearson Pump If the feed pump makes a heavy knocking noise or very loud rattling noise it 1s cavitating or there 1s air in the feed water Excessive cavi tation or air in the feed water inlet will permanently damage the pump Stopping Stop the machine at any time by turning the Run switch down to the Off posi tion SPECTRA ws WATERMAKERS 19 Fresh Water Flushing If the machine 1s to be turned off for more than 12 hours it should be flushed with unchlorinated fresh water This process should be repeated once every 5 7 days depending on climate that the machine is not in use Turn off the feed water supply pump and close the feed water inlet valve if fitted to ensure that no raw water is drawn in during the flush Turn the Flush Val
10. e both wired in series thereby making them insensitive to polarity Either cable can be connected to either limit switch 13 Electrical Connections DC Systems Connect the main DC Power leads from the DC Bus to the 2 position busbar located above the speed controller Connect the DC to the Red Conductor and DC to the Yellow conductor The External Run Signal provides a 24vdc signal to run an external well pump This circuit can handle a maximum of 5A DO NOT RUN THE BOOST PUMP DIRECTLY FROM THIS BUSBAR It is recommended that these cables connect to a supply pump controller as a Run signal or that they be wired such that they activate an external relay capable of handling the required cur rent load of the supply pump Contact the factory for any concerns Motor Speed Controller Power in from DC Bus 24VDC External Run Signal 14 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure Spacer single grab ring for 1 4 amp 3 8 tube Use 2 grab rings for 1 2 tube Nut O ring Body Tubing Step 1 Dissemble fitting components Step 2 Install the Nut first then use the bevelled side of the Spacer to push the Grab Ring onto the tube no more than 1 2 Slip the O ring over the tube to hold the Spacer in place Ifthe Grab Ring is pushed too far trim back the tube so about 1 4 of tube extends past the O ring Step 3 Gently fit the tube into the body and loosely thread on the nut Be c
11. en BICC iCal ON MCC No eost avide inve EN UI DUERME Fitting Assembly Procedures echt sea Operation Control Panel Lawvout nnn Initial EE Normal Operai ON nenne Dres Water eege Care and Maintenance NEE 2 SUE SEES NT 22 Long Term Storage ecceeeseeseececeeeeeeeeseeenes 23 Storing with Anitfreeze eeseee 24 Membrane ar een 25 Membrane Cleaning een 26 Reference PC CHICA ONS ren 27 Wining Dias ae year 28 Z8 SPECTRA wy WATERMAKERS COMPONENT DESCRIPTION The Spectra LB 1800 watermaker is designed to be installed in a building or pump house Feed water must be supplied from a well or cistern capable of supplying Up to 8 gpm 30lpm at 20psi 3 5 Bar maximum pressure Feed water should be prefiltered to 50 microns before go ing through the Spectra supplied 5 micron filter The machine separates the feed stream into two streams a product stream and a brine stream The brine contains the dissolved solids re moved from the product water Brine flow may be as high as 6 5 gpm 25L min depending on the running speed of the Spectra Pearson Pump The brine may be returned to the ground via an injection well discarded into a storm drain or disposed of in another manner as required by local authorities Consult your dealer the factory or local government agency for more infor mation about the best brine system for your application a 2 20 Prefilter Housing Contains the 5 micron feed water prefilter and ho
12. f the filter and vise versa On the raw water feed line prior to the pre filter install the 3 4 3 way service valve Connect the Filter Outlet to the Sea 2 water Inlet on the Feed Water Source Selector Valve see pg 8 Inlet Service 7 Valve Filter Inlet D Filter Outlet Ze 4 Connect the 3 4 braided nylon hose on the outlet of the Feed Water Flow meter to the feed water inlet on the Spectra Pearson Pump Feed Water Inlet Feed Water Flow Meter Out ZG i Spectra Pearson Pump Connect the 3 4 brine discharge hose to the 3 4 hose barb fitting on the Spectra Pearson Pump Install the 1 2 3 way service valve in the brine dis charge line Lead the brine discharge output to a storm drain injection beach well or other discharge wate location Consult local authorities for a regulations re garding brine discharge requirements Brine Discharge Ser vice Valve Z8 SPECTRA ker WATERMAKERS Brine Discharge Fitting 11 Product Water Outlet Connect the 1 2 black Parker tubing to the product water outlet fiting on the membrane endcap Lead the 1 2 hose to the bottom fitting of the product flow meter on the Control Panel Connect the product flow meter outlet fitting at the top of the flow meter to the common port of the supplied 3 way sampling valve The outlet of one port of the 3 way valve should be plumbed to a sampling tap and the other port should be plumbed to the
13. inity and taste When the salinity is good and the water tastes acceptable turn off the Run switch and restart the watermaker according to the Normal Operation Instructions or fresh water flush the watermaker if the machine will not be used until later 18 Normal Operation Note Ifthe system contains preservative or antifreeze or if the condition of the membrane is unknown follow the Initial Startup purging instructions on the previous page Starting Set the product sampling valve to send the product to a drain Put the Flush Valve in the UP position so that the Flush label is covered and the Run label is exposed Set the Pump Speed Control to Zero All valves in the product line must be open and unobstructed Product must be allowed to flow freely at all times Make sure there is power to the external supply pump Turn the power switch to the Run position and hold the Start switch up until the feed pres sure exceeds 10psi 0 7Bar When the pressures and flow rates have stabilized adjust the Pump Speed Control to increase the production and membrane pressures to 5 5 GPM feed flow as read on the control panel Consult the factory if it is necessary to adjust the feed flow by more than 10 above or below the factory recommended flow rate DO NOT EXCEED 850 PSI MEMBRANE PRESSURE After about one minute water will begin to flow out of the product hose Test the product with the supplied han
14. llow the system to soak for several hours Occasionally start the pump by turning on the flush switch to agitate the solution When finished cleaning remove the brine hose from the mixture and put it in a drain Turn the flush switch on again to pump the remaining solution to the drain Turn the Flush switch off when the bucket is dry Remove and replace intake hose so the system is now setup for normal operation When putting the system back into service follow the Purge instructions for New System Startup 26 Specifications Electrical Input 240 volt systems 208 220 230 240 volts 50 60 Hz 6 amps 110 volt systems 110 115 120 volts 50 60Hz 12 amps 24 volt systems 30 amps Power consumption will vary depending on feed water conditions and motor RPM Do Not Exceed Factory Recommended Max Min values Feed Water Supply Minimum Pressure 10 psi 7 bar Maximum Pressure 20 psi 1 4 bar Max Min Flow Rate 8 5 gpm 30 19 L min Recommended Flow Rate 5 5 gpm 21 L min Total Dissolved solids 0 45 000 mg L pH range 4 11 Continuous free chlorine 0 ppm Temperature 0 to 45 C Turbidity 1 NTU max Silt Density Index 1 max after prefiltration Product Rejection 99 5 Flow 1 1 6 gpm 3 8 5 5 Ipm Lubricant O rings and seals Dow Corning Silicon Lubricant Giant Pump 5W 30 or equivalent synthetic motor oil Se AC Wiring LB1800 LB1800 iring DC W DESCRIPTION Boost Pump Run Relay WHT B
15. must have been fresh water flushed thoroughly Open the Pressure Relief Knob Attach the intake and discharge service hoses to the corresponding connectors on the service valves Place the intake service hose into the bucket with the propylene glycol Lead the brine discharge service hose to a drain Turn the Flush switch on the control box to the On position Water will begin to flow out of the brine hose into the drain When antifreeze begins to come out of the brine hose turn the Flush switch to the Off position Place the end of the brine hose in the bucket with the propylene glycol Turn the Flush switch on again to begin circulating the antifreeze Circulate the antifreeze for 10 minutes Turn the Flush switch off Put the end of the brine hose to the drain again Turn on the Flush switch The system will pump the antifreeze in the tank into the drain Turn the flush switch off when the bucket 1s empty Leave the pressure relief knob open The 5 micron prefilter can be removed and the filter hous ing left empty at this point USE THE MOST CONCENTRATED FORMULA PROPYLENE GLYCOL AVAIL ABLE 100 FORMULA OR GREATER CONCENTRATION Besure to replace the 5 micron filter before running the system again 24 The Membranes e Membranes need to be cleaned only when feed pressures have risen 10 or production has dropped 10 due to fouling or the product quality degrades Causes of fouling are Bio
16. n Pump next to the oil pump and run the pump until the crankcase 1s empty Step 4 If replacing the filter pump assembly remove the Oil pump Inlet Tube from the bottom ofthe crankcase and replace module at this time Step 5 Replace the Oil Filter Outlet Tube back into the crankcase and remove the vented oil cap Step 6 Fill the crankcase with oil until level 1s just above the halfway mark on the crankcase window roughly 1 5 pints Replace vented cap Step 7 Run the system briefly 3 5minutes then recheck oil level Top off so that oil level is no less that halfway up the inspection window NOTE Use only API SM ILSAC GF 4 or SAE 5W 30 Synthetic Oil in the Crankcase Use of other oils may void the warranty 55 Long Term Storage If the machine will not be used for more than seven days it should be treated with preservative Spectra Watermakers Preservative SC 1 powdered preservative may be used if there is no dan ger of freezing Do not use other brands of preservative they will damage the equipment If there 1s danger of freezing Propylene Glycol potable water antifreeze should be used instead of Spectra Watermakers SC 1 The Pressure Relief Knob on the Spectra Pearson Pump must be open while circulating preservatives or cleaning compounds If SC 1 chemical is to be used You will need 2 cans of SC 1 5 gal 20L of chlorine free water and the system must have already been thoroughly flushed The feed water supply must be shut
17. open for this procedure or membrane damage may result Spectra Cleaning Compounds SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with unchlorinated fresh water at a ratio of I container of compound to 5 gallons 12L of water to have the proper solution About 4 gallons 16L of water is already present inside an 1800 system This water has to be figured into the mixture An 1800 system will use 2 containers of compound SC 2 and SC 3 are never mixed together Do not use them for storage pickling solution 25 Cleaning Procedure You will need 5 gal 20 L of chlorine free water and the system must have already been thor oughly flushed Mix two cans of Spectra Watermakers cleaning chemical into the water and stir until well dissolved Some chemical may remain out of solution in the bucket this 1s normal Position the bucket as high and as close as possible to the Spectra Pearson Pump Do not per form this procedure with the bucket more than 2 feet below the inlet to the Spectra Pearson Pump Open the Pressure Relief Valve Install the inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose on the corresponding service valves and lead them into the bucket containing the cleaning solution If possible heat the solution to 120 F 50 C to provide maximum cleaning power Turn the Flush switch to the On position The cleaning chemical will begin to circulate Circulate the solution for about ten minutes If heating the solution is not possible a
18. operation The 5 micron filter must be properly maintained to protect the Spectra Pearson Pump Use only Spectra approved filters Use silicone grease on the o ring to ensure a proper seal between the filter bowl and lid Do not use a petroleum based product such as Vasoline or mineral oil as it will permanently damage the filter housing bowl Giant Crankcase Change the crankcase oil and filter every 4000 hours or if it begins to darken in color or become milky Use high quality synthetic motor ol SAE 5W30 or equivalent 1s recommended in most climates 21 Oil Changes The Spectra Pearson Pump uses a Giant P318 model crankcase attached to the motor to drive the pump On top of the crankcase there is an oil pump and filter assembly to extend the life of the oil allowing for much longer intervals between oil changes The crankcase and filter as sembly uses approximately 1 5 pints of oil andshould be changed every 4000 hours Spectra recommends changing the oil filter at this time the entire module can be replaced for faster and easier oil changes Use Spectra part numberKT7T SPP5 OP Oil Pump Oil Filter Manual Oil Pump Switch Inspection Window Oil Filter Outlet Tube Step 1 Stop the system leave the power on to the Control Box Step 2 Remove the Oil filter Outlet Tube from the fitting on the crankcase and lead it to a con tainer Step 3 Press and hold the Manual Oil Pump Switch located on the top of the Spectra Pearso
19. potable water storage tank Product Flow Meter Outlet Product Outlet To remove blanking plug push tube into fitting press gray collar into the fitting body and slide tube Out Product Water Inlet Membrane Pressure Gauge Connect one end of the supplied 1 4 high pressure hose using the supplied fittings and torque the ferrule fitting to 85 Rlbs 115 Nm Connect the op posite end to the backside of the Membrane Pressure gauge on the Control Panel Membrane Pressure Gauge LP SPECTRA wy WATERMAKERS 12 Electrical Connections DC Systems Oil Filtration Pump Plug High Pressure Limit Switch Boost Pressure Limit Switch DC Cables to Spectra Pear son Pump motor Mount the Electrical Control Box within 6 feet 2meters of the Spectra Pearson Pump high pressure assembly Mount vertically with the cable glands pointed down in a dry location preferably above the pump assembly to ensure proper ventilation across the heatsink and so that no water will accidentally spill on the switches or speed control knob Connect the DC Cables coiled outside the control box to the DC pos and neg posts on the Spec tra Pearson Pump Motor Connect the Oil Filtration Pump plug to the corresponding plug on the oil pump located on top of the crankcase of the Spectra Pearson Pump Connect the High and Boost pressure limit switch cables to the limit switches on the back of the Control Panel The limit switches ar
20. the tube insertion then tighten the nut W4 turns Use the index mark on the nut as a guide The threads should be completely covered by the nut Make Sure these fittings are tight on initial assembly or they will fail The correct Torque is specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg EY 3 8 pipe Na Figure 1 L LN Nut Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with 1 thread showing Cut tube square E M Figure 2 y Black high pressure tubing DM mH Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide J No threads showing Insert tube 0 9 until it stops HE PS SPECTRA ws WATERMAKERS Figure 3 IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with 13 16 wrench when tightening 16 Control Panel Feed Water Source Selector Valve T Inlet Flow Meter Prefilter Condition Selector Valve i i ZG run SYSTEM FILTER PRESSURE PRESSURE d Prefilter Condition Gauge Membrane Pressure Fritte E amm use llt EE ES amus emus ume app em Um Product Flow Meter SPECTRA WATERMAKERS 17 Initial Startup Purging Note The Giant crankcase in this unit shipped from the factory with oil in the crankcase and a shipping plug in the dipstick hole Remove the plug and install the dipstick before operating the watermaker Confirm that the crankcase is roughly haHfull oil before starting the watermaker
21. urce to switch between running and flushing The other three way valve is connected to the boost pressure gauge and non E de GH switches between measuring the inlet and out let pressure allowing the user to quickly de termine the condition of the prefilter naf d POTEET CDU em Control Box The FRP watertight box contains the brains of the LB 1800 This box controls the run and flush speeds acti vates the fresh water flush mode and houses all of the neces sary electronics to run the system This module should be mounted away from any water source or where it could get sprayed or wet Should the need arise to open the electrical box after installation use caution as there are live AC wires inside AC systems only Z8 SPECTRA ws WATERMAKERS CONTROL PANEL CONNECTIONS j Filter Condition Inlet Fresh Water Flush Inlet Filter Condition Outlet High Pressure Limit Switch Product Water Outlet to Stor age Tank Boost Pressure Limit Switch Seawater Inlet Membrane Pressure Connection Feed Water Outlet to Spectra Pearson Pump Product Water Inlet Control Panel Connections Limit Switches The High Pressure limit switch 1s wired to theNormally Closed terminals on the top of the switch The switch 1s factory preset to shut down at 850 psi Do not adjust the high pressure limit switch without consulting the factory first The Boost
22. using 5 It is designed to be mounted to a wall and should be installed higher than the Feed Pump Module Allow 3 4 of clearance on the bottom of the filter bowl to easily remove the filter housing when changing filters Do not install the prefil ter module over an outlet or any electrical device as some water will be spilled when changing the 5 micron filter Should be mounted within 10 feet of the Con trol Panel Spectra Pearson Pump High Pressure Module This module contains the Spec tra Pearson Pump Oil pump and filter assem bly and 2 ea 4 x 40 seawater membranes All high pressure fittings between the mem branes and the pump come preassembled and connected The fittings are field serviceable e JIC 37 deg female flare fittings It is possible to remote mount the Spectra Pearson Pump from the pressure vessels by obtaining a longer section of hose from the factory Consult your near est distributor 1f you need to order longer lengths of high pressure hose for special installations The Spectra Pearson Pump MUST be installed in an upright position with the vented oil cap facing up Z8 SPECTRA wy WATERMAKERS Control Panel The LB 1800 control panel has a series of analog gauges and valves mounted for easy reference to system operat ing parameters There are two flow meters one to measure the inlet flow from the well pump the other to measure the product water volume One three way valve controls the feed water so
23. ve to the Down position covering the Run label and exposing the Flush label Turn on the Flush Switch on the Control Box The machine will start and water will flow from the brine hose Stop the machine when the brine discharge water salinity is below 1 000ppm 1 000 mg L u Flush Valve in Fresh Water Flush position nn M n A 4 D 38 M a 4 3106 RT x FLUSH A e SYSTEM PRESSURE PRODUCT FLOW 20 Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leaks and chafe on the tubing and hoses Repair any leaks as soon as possible Check for corrosion around the fittings If any rust appears re move clean and reassemble the fitting Rust 1s a sign of crevice corrosion inside the fitting and must be dealt with promptly some salt crystal formation around the Spectra Pearson Pump mating surfaces 1s normal Wash down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth Keep the watermaker clean dry and salt free The 5 Micron Filter A clogged 5 Micron filter will cause the controls to shut down the watermaker Avoid letting the 5 micron get so dirty the unit shuts down automatically After a filter change it may be necessary to expel the air from the feed line using the purge but ton located on top of the 5 micron filter lid When the system is put into storage remove rinse and reinstall the 5 micron filter dry to im pede corrosion Check frequently during
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