Newport 700/1000 MPC 3000 User Manual
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1. You re done H di switch to factivate ub om Use feed pupp man Step 8 is y a E SE gt Step 7 L minut a lead hose to bucket and C service hose keselod ele 1802 onnect a port of FWF module Step 4 37 Winterizing Warning Only use potable water antifreeze Propylene Glycol Do not use automotive antifreeze Ethylene Glycol Storage and Winterizing Step 1 Flush the system twice Use the Auto Flush button on the LCD display once the first flush has been complet2. Newport 1000 DC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit k e Newport Service Kit e 1 2 High Pressure Tube 10 e 3 8 Low Pressure Tube 157 e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 257 Newport 1000 AC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit k e Newport Service Kit e 1 2 High Pressure Tube 10 e 3 8 Low Pressure Tube 157 e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 257 seare juoingan pro y paeauo Burnes dooos Uya oj qissod se MO e jojur ou ajd Joure gs ad dooos e uy Inu MY P E pejesipep e jezu Eg UU n oi NUS Qs o 20 dii e QU QURE ih A d ICH DS AI COE P De ls DIU NU AN ORARE o RI aD I CO AA UB a MU e D tir 0 IRE D A A mm re ee a ES tem temm ALLE 4 6 S p uh eu e mui a a e prm a a ai m p D sags o ui d e d a ie e aie qp Ro va o d e a ai d A eu m e Pr emu Do Nn de mm m P a m ea e 5 mea ees ea ee a nips ap lt cA roa de e d rp d A A A A AS II AA M 7 We ee t t m dme M c x pm a he 4 e L a E 23 a mmu DIM TS BEE E A SS RES zt PL DSP I Sa aS SES TU RUE TIE CIUS RUE COE fa ae aS AAA A A A A ODD m e UTD MUN E MUN PDD ARI IA AT A a _ S gt mme a oe eee Oe e E gt m
3. Countdown to 0 repeat Flush Cycle repeats 55 Press and hold Active Circuits Auto Fill Auto AUTO FILL MODE Mode Run Pump2 Pvlv Auxl For 5 seconds Aux2 Ster STARTING 1 30 When 30 seconds remaining Pump2 Off Pump On AUTO FILL MODE Pumpl Pump2 Dvlv Auxl Aux2 Ster Will produce water until Tank switch closes Auto Fill Mode If Tank max Tank s Full Switch closes TANK S FULL Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux STARTING 5 30 TANK S FULL FRESH WATER Pump2 Cycles On Off FLUSH 5 00 Fvlv Auxl Display will toggle Tank s Full to Fresh Water Flush every 5 seconds y Countdown to 0 TANK S FULL FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 119 59 Display will toggle Tank s Full to Flush Timer Interval every 5 seconds l Countdown to 0 If timer reaches 0 another fresh water flush will be performed If Tank2 min switch opens Timer will interrupt and unit will go back into Auto Fill Mode Production Mode 56 Run time Readouts Alarm Disp Pressing Alarm Disp at any time during run cycle will cycle through the following readouts GPH PRODUCT 2202002222222 4 mmo SALINITY LOW WMWHIGH FEED WATER PSI 50 Wnmpso PREFILIER GOOD WREPLACE HOURS TOTAL 000000 Alarm Push and hold Disp Converts to Metric Metric LPH PRODUCT 2202020222222 15 mm 68 Metric FEED WATER BAR 22202222222 y 3 3111111119 57 If Inlet Pressure gt Max Pres
4. Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark pump brine discharge and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point 1f you choose to pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket is empty Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose Turn off the power to the system and the MPC control 36 display Press Start Stop when the flush is done to cancel th bripepd sehorig sepdice Flush the system by pressing Auto Flush on the LCD cmove E hose leading to day timer Then press Auto Flush to flush the system a sec Step 2 n lush to fill uq Step Press bucket sure pressure relief valve is open Step 3 time Press Start Stop ag D when finished 1 into bucket o e AN a 7 Mix C A Steb 5 L e 5 T TA e e J
5. If salinity above tolerance for 20 minutes Shutdown Reject lamp lit 20 minute internal counter be gins SALINITY HIGH FLUSH 5 00 SALINITY HIGH Dvlv Off Begin FWF Mode Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit Aux 60 Tank Switch Operation Tank Switch Installation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 3000 PCB that can be used in four different configura tions to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank s are full without the auto start feature These terminals are on the green ten pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 Float Switch 1 is the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switch If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop it can be put into AutoFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run switch on the MPC 3000 display In this mode the watermaker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open not conducting electricity When the tank fills up and both the tank full switch and the tank empty switch have remained closed for two minutes the watermaker will shut down and flush itself The water maker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and it remains open for 2 minutes This configuration allows for completely automatic operation If the watermaker does not need to start up within five days it will automatically do
6. SALINITY CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT SCREW Er fs PLE A E AU TETTE EMO ONO AU eee T7 MD PULPA BUD ALI AA 2 g OPTIONAL EXTERNAL ALARM OPTIONAL UY STERILIZER DC INPUT VOLTAGE FEED PUMP RELAY FRESH WATER FLUSH SOLENOID POWER SIDE OPTIONAL Z GUARD TR ARES EUME RELAY COU SUIE FRESH WATER FLUSH PUMP IF APPLICABLE DIVERSION VALVE 23 MPC Remote Control Display Panels There are currently two types of display options available Liquid Crystal Diode LCD dis play which is dark lettering on a backlit background or Vacuum Florescent Display VFD which are bright characters on a dark background The VFD demands more power from the MPC controller and currently only one VFD can be run at a time You can run one VFD and two LCD s or three LCD s at any time The displays must be mounted in a protected location out of direct sunlight and away from spray or dripping water Commands to the system can be entered at any panel The display panels connect with the supplied 50 foot modular type cable to the MPC board sockets marked DISPLAYS Do not substitute a different type of cable Contact the fac tory if you need longer or additional cables Each remote control display panel can accommodate an external alarm buzzer to provide audible alerts in the event of a fault or at the end of certain timed cycles Use only the buzzer units supplied by Spectra Watermakers as current on the LCD buzzer terminal is lim
7. WATERMJALDHINEGS NEWPORT SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL v gt mg gt A 1 SEY e 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 Rev 9 13 04 Thank you for your purchase of a Spectra Newport system Properly installed it will provide years of trouble free service Please pay attention to the installation instructions and the sys tem layout Like any piece of mechanical equipment the system will require inspection and service from time to time Do not place the components in inaccessible areas that will pre vent proper maintenance If you are having a dealer install the system for you review the location of the components to make sure that the installation will meet your approval upon completion Newport Installation Quick Start Important Details for Installer The system must have a dedicated sea water inlet to guarantee a solid flow of water to the system The inlet should be as low in the boat as possible and with a scoop type for ward facing thru hull fitting installed Follow the wire gauge charts in the instructions Using larger wire than specified 1s ac ceptable The MPC control must have DC power continuously to achieve the full benefits of the fresh water flush system The domestic fresh water pressure must be on and the fresh water tank level maintained Calculat
8. 3000 display In this mode the water maker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open not conducting electricity When the tank fills up and both the tank full switch and the tank empty switch have remained closed for two minutes the watermaker will shut down and flush itself The water maker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and it remains open for 2 minutes This configuration allows for com pletely automatic operation Ifthe watermaker does not need to start up within five days it will automatically do a fresh water flush AutoFill mode can be ended by pushing the stop button or the Autoflush button If the watermaker is in Autorun mode it can be put into Autofill mode without stopping it by holding down the Autorun button Ifthe owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up option only the tank full switch 1s used A jumper must be placed between the tank empty terminals Float switch 2 in place of the tank empty switch because the watermaker will only shut down if both sets of terminals are closed To use this mode the watermaker must be started up with the Stop start button or the Autorun button After the unit starts up then press and hold the Autorun button until the display reads Auto Fill Mode The water maker will fill the tank and automatically enter Autoflush mode It is possible to use the autofill f
9. LPH PRODUCT SAA ADOS MPC 3000 o_o AA FEED WATER BAR 6 AMANDO OO 17 30 Dry Testing With Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water testing may be accomplished with an artificial ocean Purchase enough aquarium salts to make 5 gallons 20 liters of salt water Make sure that the domestic water system 1s powered up and that there is water 1n the tank Confirm that the Charcoal filter is installed in the Fresh water flush module and that the domestic water line had been installed and all valves are open l 3 Open Pressure Relief Valve Power up the control system Press both Auto Run and Stop to bypass the purge sequence If the motor starts stop 1mme diately and press the Auto run and stop button again until you get a message PURGE MODE BYPASSED Press the Auto Store button and allow the fresh water flush system to cycle through its timed op eration Cycle the auto store system 5 more times to purge all of the storage chemicals out of the system Hook up your service hoses per the service diagram and photos Route them into a 5 gallon 20 Liter bucket Disconnect the product tube from the diversion valve and using another short piece of tube route the product water feed into the test bucket Turn the valve on the fresh water flush module from Run to Service Press auto flush one or two more times to get enough water into the bucket to properly m
10. Note on Diversion Valve Operation During a water making mode a 60 second salinity check is performed If salinity is within tolerance lt 700ppm for a continuous 60 seconds the Diversion valve will open and the good LED will be lit If salinity is out of tolerance the Diversion valve will close and the reject LED will be lit Salinity must drop below tolerance and remain within tolerance for a continuous 60 seconds before Diversion valve will open Press Low Mode RUN HIGH MODE 2 Start 3 Stop Then press again Start Stop gt RUN LOW MODE Pump2 Pvlv Auxl Aux2 Ster And hold for 5 seconds STARTING When 30 seconds remaining 1 30 Pump2 Off Pumpl On Pumpl Dvlv Auxl Aux2 Ster 54 RUN AUTO MODE Active Circuits Auto Run Mode 01 00 HOURS Pump2 Pvlv Auxl Aux2 Ster Note pressing Auto Run again will add time in 1 hour increments STARTING 2 00 When 30 seconds remaining Pump2 Off Pumpl On RUN AUTO MODE Pumpl Pump2 Dvlv 0 59 HOURS Auxl Aux2 Ster Countdown to 0 FRESH WATER Pump2 Cycles On Off FLUSH 5 00 Evlv Aux Countdown to 0 FLUSH TIMER T il INTERVAL 119 59 Countdown to 0 Perform Flush Cycle Repeats Note Pump2 Flush On Off times seconds as well as Storage Time hours are programmable via internal software Storage Auto STARTING Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Auxl Mode Store 5 30 FRESH WATER Pump2 Cycles On Off pae FLUSH 5 00 Fvlv Aux FLUSH TIMER Aux Storage INTERVAL 119 59
11. air bubbles and contaminates For racing boats and high speed power boats above 15 knots a retractable snorkel type thru hull fitting 1s preferred to be able to pick up water away from the hull Do not install the intake close to or downstream of a head discharge Install as far below the wa terline and as close to center line as possible to avoid contamination and air induction The brine discharge through hull should be mounted above the waterline in or just above the boot stripe to minimize water lift Double clamp all hose connections below the waterline Pipe Fitting Instruction Plastic to plastic fittings should have 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the Way in Avoid getting dirt or debris into the piping or hoses during assembly A small bit of debris can stop the system Avoid getting tape over the end of fittings that might get into the system To insure this does not happen leave the very first thread uncoated Avoid restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru hull to the main feed pump module Prevent tight bends and excessive elbows Any restrictions will hamper system performance Secure the piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on the tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of opera tion Wiring e Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired e Per
12. 28 Bias appe PL TEM EE 3l Normal Start Wp Wsine the Auto RUN casa 32 Automatic Fresh Water Flush Cycle sar 33 Eme genr OPEIN OI abit eee 34 INVES TNA A o tut idtee 39 MEC Operatoria 22 Service amp Maintenance one Lerm storage Procedures Voce ar EP EVER IU ees eed RUE GO EN os ERE OU NE PII QUE 35 Enos pA Mr PERENNE RR 38 Membrane Clean DE spices eo oaa Orio bote d Pat aede AAA deca sudden 40 Salinity Probe Calibrador oasis 42 As NM TT TL EP EN MN 45 Newport Troubleshooting Procedures ooccccccccnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoss 48 Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in shipment Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the compo nents listed Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts The small installation parts are listed on the cellophane bags pick list We will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Next study the system layout diagram component photos and descriptions before beginning your installation This will assist you 1n understanding the function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation 1dentify the location where each module and component will be placed Insure that there 1s proper clearance around the components for removal of filt
13. UL or CE standards 20 Wire length for a pair of wires is measured from Newport 400 12V DC System Wiring source circuit breaker or fuse to control terminal block Wire Length FT Meters AWG SQ MM 10 3 10 6 15 4 5 8 10 20 6 1 6 16 25 7 6 4 25 30 9 4 4 25 35 10 6 4 25 40 12 2 35 45 14 2 35 50 15 2 35 Newport 400 24V Meters AWG SQ MM 10 3 12 4 15 4 5 10 20 6 1 8 10 25 7 6 8 10 30 9 4 8 10 35 10 6 6 16 40 12 6 16 45 14 6 16 50 15 4 25 Newport 7000 1000 24V Meters AWG SQ MM 10 3 10 15 4 5 10 20 6 1 8 10 25 7 6 6 16 30 9 4 6 16 35 10 6 4 25 40 12 4 25 45 14 4 25 50 15 4 25 21 110 Volt AC System Motor Wiring Wire Length AWG wire size To 25 feet 12 awg 7 5M 25 feet to 50 feet 10 awg 7 5M to 15M 50 feet to 75 feet 8 awg 15M to 23M 220 240 Volt AC System Motor Wiring Wire Length AWG wire size To 25 feet 14 awg 7 5M 25 feet to 50 feet 12 awg 7 5M to 15M 50 feet to 75 feet 10 awg 15M to 23 Wire length for a pair of wires is measured from source circuit breaker to control box Square MM wire size 3 sq mm 5 sq mm 8 sq mm Square MM wire size 2 sq mm 3 sq mm 5 sq mm 22 MPC 3000 Electrical Connections This section describes the MPC control components These are pre wired and require little at tention We describe them so that you can understand all the features of your system and can install additional options The MPC 3000 Controller Every Newport model
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15. a fresh water flush Auto Fill mode can be ended by pushing the stop button or the Autoflush button If the watermaker is in Autorun mode it can be put into Autofill mode without stopping it by holding down the Autorun button If the owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up option only the tank full switch is used A jumper must be placed between the tank empty terminals Float switch 2 in place of the tank empty switch because the watermaker will only shut down if both sets of terminals are closed To use this mode the watermaker must be started up with the Stop start button or the Autorun button After the unit starts up then press and hold the Autorun button until the display reads Auto Fill Mode The watermaker will fill the tank and automatically enter Autoflush mode It is possible to use the autofill feature with 2 tanks A double throw electrical switch must be installed in a convenient location If only the single tank full switch is installed in each tank connect the wire From the Float Switch terminal 1 to the common on the switch and run separate wires from the switch to each tank switch The second wires can both be run to the Float Switch 1 terminal 2 If you are using two switches in each tank you will need a double pole double throw switch Jumpered for only 1 switch AO OOOOOO0O AA DA To Tank Switch Tank 1 Connection Tank 2 Connection 61
16. be sure to hold the fitting body with a wrench during the final tightening Of special note are the stainless steel tube fittings on the membrane housing seal on an O ring and should be seated all the way in Hold the fitting with a wrench while installing the tube The fittings on the Clark pump have an O ring seal and can be re oriented by backing out the O ring Stop nut Rotate the fitting to align with the tube and tighten the nut just past hand tight Do Not over tighten 46 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 is 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 w
17. phase AC to the motor allowing it to run quieter and more efficiently The control will soft start the motor preventing generator sag or dimming lights This will allow the watermaker to be run on a very small generator if desired The motor control also slows the motor for the flush and maintenance procedures AC Pump Module Assembly Manual Control Switch Variable Frequency Drive VFD MPC 3000 Controller 18 Fresh water flush harness Power inlet harness with terminal block Note AC Systems will have two terminal blocks The AC input will be thr wires with green as ground safety Ground The two wire terminal block will be the DC control power feed MPC 3000 control x display cable E Aa Jy Diversion valve gt a control feed Salinity probe cable gt T Stroke sensor The Control module may be de mounted for relocation within 4 1 2M of the pump module A long screwdriver will be required to access the fasteners 19 Wiring continued Mount the main power terminals or junction box on a bulkhead adjacent to the feed pump module Make sure that this is a dry location well above bilge level and not subject to water spray Route the control cable through the boat to the MPC display location Be careful not to dam age the connector Plug this into the back of the control Route the Clark pump harness to the high pressure pump location and install stroke sensor
18. see photo Plug in the salinity sensor cable and install the plastic boot over the connection Locate the diversion valve wires and splice the remaining two conductor cables with the supplied butt splices These are heat shrink connectors so you can seal them after splicing Route the single two conductor harnesses to the fresh water flush module and splice the wires to the solenoid wires Heat the splice for sealing Check the wire size chart to select the proper size power feed to the main power harness DC power feeds should be uninterruptible so as not to lose the microprocessors memory during storage cycle Avoid house breaker panels that could be easily tripped DC Systems 400 Systems e 12V Use a 35Amp breaker and size the wiring for 26Amperes e 24V use a 15 Amp breaker and size the circuit for 13 Amperes e Provide circuit protection at the source Inadequate wiring will cause a loss of system performance DC power should be uninterruptible 700 1000 Systems e 120V Install a 30A mp breaker at source and size the wiring for 25Amperes e 220 240V Install a 12A breaker at the source wiring for 15Amperes e Provide circuit protection at the source Inadequate wiring will cause a loss of system performance DC power should be uninterruptible Note If the specified circuit breaker sizes are unavailable use the next higher rating but do not exceed the specification by more then 10 All wiring to be done to applicable ABYC Marine
19. sounds When the second alarm sounds the system will shut down to prevent damage If cleaning and re using filter elements clean when the first segment appears on the filter condition bar graph on the LCD display e To service the filters shut off the thru hull open the housings discard the old filters Clean out the housing bowls reassemble the housings with new 20 and 5 micron filter elements The 5 micron filter goes downstream from the 20 micron Leave dry until next Startup e Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filters may be cleaned several times with a soft brush and water in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the O rings with silicone grease Oil Water Separator Optional To install oil water Removal capability remove the supplied 20 micron filter element in the duplex filter set and replace with the 20 micron oil water separator cartridge Replace this when the MPC alerts you with a Service Prefilter alarm The Charcoal Fresh Water Flush Filter e Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months 39 The Membranes e The membranes need to be cleaned only when they have lost up to 15 of their capacity due to fouling or the product quality degrades The leading cause of fouling 1s from biologi cal growth that occurs when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling Fouling from mineral scaling can happen during operation under certain sea water conditions and f
20. the same for the SC 2 and SC 3 cleaners Warning The pressure relief valve on the Clark pump must be open for this procedure or membrane damage may result Maximum pressure 50 psi A Spectra Cleaning Compound SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 con tainer of compound to 3 gallons 12L of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution An aver age of two gallons 8L of water is already present inside a 400 system or 4 gallons 16L in a 1000 system This water has to be figured into the mixture A 400 system will use I container of com pound a 1000 system will use 2 SC 2 and SC 3 are never mixed together Do not use them for stor age pickling solution Cleaning Procedure e Step 1 Flush the system twice Use the Auto Flush button on the MPC 3000 display once the first flush has been completed press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again e Step 2 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with a quick disconnect from your service kit fitted to a hose and lead the hose to a 5 gallon bucket e Step 3 Press Auto Flush again 700 1000 systems use service switch to fill the bucket with fresh unchlorinated water 1 gallon AL for 400 systems 2 gallons 8L for 1000 systems Press Stop when the bucket has reached the desired level e Step 4 Connect a hose using the garden hose barb fitting from
21. your service kit to the ser vice port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 180 so the intake 1s now coming from the bucket e Step 5 Mix the cleaning chemical compound into the water in the bucket e Step 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is Open unpressurized e Step 7 Use the Feed Pump Manual switch 700 1000 systems use service switch on the MPC control box to turn on the feed pump Circulate the storage chemical in the sys tem for approximately 25 minutes Turn off the switch when finished Clean Up e Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark pump brine discharge and replace the origi nal hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point 1f you choose to pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket is empty e Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose 41 Salinity Probe Calibration Salinity is a measurement of TDS total dissolved solids in liquid these solids will conduct elec tricity to varying degrees A special probe is used with two electrical contacts in it to determine the resistance to the flow of electricity in the liquid In the Spectra Watermakers systems the salinity probe is located just before the diversion valve at the output of the RO membrane This way we can look at the salinity level of the product wate
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23. Do not service this unit without disconnecting both power sources There may be high voltage present The red wire 1s the primary source which can be connected to the AUXI terminal of the MPC 3000 control This 1s internally fused If you chose another primary power location you must supply a fuse and install it at the source The second power White feed is a back up source that may be connected to any Fused power source The Black wire is the ground that may be connected to the common ground in the MPC control Fuse the secondary power feed at the source A five amp fuse is ample Z Brane Power Harness Primary Power Feed RED Secondary Power Feed WHITE Ground negative BLACK 50 Operation During normal operation the Green LED should be on at all times Power needs to be sup plied to the Z Brane unit at all times Should the primary power source be disconnected the Z Brane unit automatically switches to the secondary power source Secondary power can be checked by pushing the test button and confirming that the Red LED activates To achieve full effectiveness thoroughly fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel 12V POWER A Primary Power LED Battery B U Secondary power source TEST Cau agh Voltage Test Switch CE Spectr Watermakers f D Mariposa Road OH San Rafael CA 94901 SPECT RA Tel 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 WATERMACHINES www spectrawat
24. RUISE KIT C NEWPORT 5 MIC FILTER 20 MIC FILTER 50 MIC FILTER CHARCOAL FILTER 6 STRAINER SCREEN OIL WATER FILTER FEED PUMP HEAD 6 STRAINER O RING FILTER HOUSING O RING OFF SHORE KIT 20 MEMBRANE 40 MEMBRANE Part Number P N FT CHE SCI FT CHE SC2 FT CHE SC3 KIT BCK C FT FTC 5 FT FTC 20 FT FTC 50 FT FTC CC FT STN 6S FT FTC OW Contact Factory with Model and Voltage SO STN 6SS SO FHS 10H KIT OFFSH FT MB 20 FT MB 40 45 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Pay attention to the direction and flow path of the tubing before disassembly Make sure that you re install the tubing in the same manner Rotate the 90 degree high pressure tube fittings on the Clark pump for ideal tube runs The high pressure fittings are typically pre installed at the fac tory These fitting seal with an O ring and require no Teflon tape or pipe dope Loosen the back ing nut rotate the fitting and reseat the backing nut Follow the high pressure tube connection instructions on the next page Connect the tubes to one of the components secure the tube runs and then trim and connect to the other component A 90 degree bend in a tube is better than a 90 degree fitting A tube when mounted should have at least one gentle bend to allow for expansion Do not connect a tube straight between hard mounted fittings When connecting the tubes to their components
25. arness with connectors for the MPC 3000 control display Fresh water flush harness Power inlet harness with terminal block 9 50 15M harness with connectors for the MPC 3000 control display 1 1 y 4 Diversion valve control feed Stroke sensor Clark pump module harness 16 Wiring 700 1000 24V DC Systems Identify cables that are connected to the Newport Main module Systems will have Power inlet harness with junction box Fresh water flush harness and Clark pump module harness consisting of the stroke sensor salinity cable and the diversion valve control lead And a 75 26 M harness with connectors for the MPC 3000 control display Fresh water flush harness Power inlet harness ter minal block IR 75 26M harness with connectors for the MPC 3000 control display Diversion valve control feed Salinity probe cable Stroke sensor Clark pump module harness 17 400 700 1000 AC Versions 400 700 1000 systems AC 120V 220V 240V will have an integral electrical enclosure that mates to the Newport pump module This enclosure houses the Variable Frequency motor Drive and the MPC 3000 control board The VFD serves several functions First it allows the machine to run with almost any AC frequency Regardless of the input conditions the drive will hold a constant motor speed The motor controller outputs three
26. ati cU ii On Ma nual for detailed pre cedure 35 Storage Procedure Step 1 Flush the system twice Use the Auto Flush button on the LCD display once the first flush has been completed press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again Step 2 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with a quick disconnect from your service kit fitted to a hose and lead the hose to a 5 gallon bucket Step 3 Press Auto Flush again to fill the bucket with fresh unchlorinated water 1 gallon for 400 systems 2 gallons for 700 1000 systems Press Stop when the bucket has reached the desired level 700 1000 Systems may use the switches on the control box Step 4 Connect a hose using the garden hose barb fitting from your service kit to the service port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 180 so the intake 1s now coming from the bucket Step 5 Mix the storage chemical compound into the water in the bucket Step 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is Open unpressurized Step 7 Use the Feed Pump Manual switch 700 100 systems use the service switch on the MPC control box to turn on the feed pump Circulate the storage chemical in the system for ap proximately 10 minutes Turn off the switch when finished Clean Up
27. bly Quick Disconnect Fitting Brine Discharge Route the Brine discharge from the quick disconnect fitting to location above the waterline using the supplied 5 8 15 9MM hose 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 Tubi EUN UTD E Li 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 careful 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 Wiring 400 12V 24V systems Identify cables that are connected to the Newport Main module 400 Systems will have Power inlet harness with a terminal block Fresh water flush harness and Clark pump module harness consisting of the stroke sensor salinity cable and the diversion valve control lead And a 50 15M h
28. ded that the system is cleaned with SC 2 using an alternate source of unchlorinated fresh water before the system 1s run under pressure A simple test can be performed to see 1f biological growth has occurred Before running the sys tem remove the prefilters and examine their condition If the housings are full of smelly discol ored water the system was not properly stored Install clean prefilters if they were bad Next check the membrane Detach the brine discharge hose and lead to a bucket Open the pressure relief valve one turn and manually run the system for 30 seconds Examine the brine water if it s discolored and smells bad perform an SC2 cleaning with an alternate source of unchlori nated water before running the system pressurized If the brine 1s fairly clean the system can be purged run normally and checked for performance Clean the membranes only if performance is reduced Heating the water is preferable One way to do this is to find a camp stove and use a large stainless steel pot to heat the solution in The cleaning solution throughout the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of initial water to 120 on the main stove before mixing in the cleaner and circulating it into the system Periodi cally stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable sea water for purging and testing 40 Note Procedures are
29. e Leave filters attached Loosen nut on the black plastic tube Loosen the V band clam until pump head can be removed 43 Loosen the hose clamp on the inlet hose Drop the pump down and remove the coupling tang Remove the inlet hose by rotating the pump counterclockwise To Reinstall open the band clamp all the way Make sure the coupling tang is in place Tang ends may be different width Mate the pump flange to the motor flange Hold the pump firmly against the flange while lining up the clamp Squeeze the clamp over both flanges and hold the pump in place while you tighten the clamp screw The Plastic tube nut 400 systems should be Just past hand tight Do not over tighten On 700 1000 systems use two wrenches to tighten the stainless tube nut firmly 44 Short term cruising weekends etc Suggested Spares We suggest a basic cruise kit Kit consists of 3 ea 50 micron 20micron and 5 micron filters and two SC 1 storage chemicals Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time Two basic cruise kits One each replacement charcoal filter One replacement feed pump head Longer than 6 months Additional filters offshore cruising kit consisting of Clark pump seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers parts list SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL SC 2 CLEANER SC 3 CLEANER BASIC C
30. e 3 gallons 12L per flush for 400 systems and 5 gallons 20L for 700 and 1000 systems The MPC 3000 control must be de powered DC power off after the system is put in storage pickled where a storage chemical or antifreeze 1s run through the system If you are separating the Clark pump membrane assembly please review the high pres sure tube assembly instructions Improper assembly will cause failure Run test then sea trial the complete system before assuming the system 1s opera tional If the boat is in fresh or dirty water see Dry testing the system Spectra dealers are responsible for educating the vessel owners on the operation and maintenance of the system We request that you walk through the installation with our customer Please have the owner fill out the warranty card The warranty is void if it is not regis tered Table of Contents Installation Page Number Ss do 6 Re ame ME ea Pe nee Ee ee ee UMEN M E ee nae 4 ING WOT SC HEMA seiner EA 6 Tustallatron Basi CS eset eins iio 7 Component Placement dai 8 A A ee TT CD ene I SIM Die UE 10 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure sse eene 15 bios Tc 16 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation it rte i te oreet i orbes i etes 46 Z rane Wins ta Ati Oth osea dn etae id este pde andae dee 50 MPC Tank Switch Wirme and operatton iier e ax vex ERE ENTE RAS 59 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing iia
31. e membrane Carefully inspect for leaks over the entire system Shut down the system and repair any leaks you find 7 The system 1s now in the operational mode You may start and run you system as you de sire You will not have to go through the purging mode unless you de power the system If you do you can bypass the purging mode by pushing Stop and Auto run buttons at the same time It is best to use the auto run button which defaults to the automatic fresh water rinse If you shut down the system from the stop button then use the auto store but ton to effect a fresh water flush cycle 8 Check that the system 1s operating within its normal parameters Compare with the chart on the next page 29 Product Flow 400 Will produce 15 16 5 GPH 60 65 LPH 700 will produce 29 30 GPH 115 120 LPH 1000 will produce 33 40 GPH 155 160 LPH Salinity This may not show any lit bars on a new system One bar represents 100 PPM System rejects water higher than 750 PPM Feedwater Pressure 400 Pressure range 100 125 PSI 7 9 BAR 700 1000 Pressure 200 225 PSI 14 16 BAR Pressure will be higher in cold water and lower in warm water Filter Condition Clean filters on first alarm as soon as convenient GPH PRODUCT SUMRRREEEEEOOSO REJECT L g f AA ll Ge A A WATERMA CHINES MPC 3000 SALINITY LOWNDODODODODOA 1 FEED WATER PSI 100 BER RNC 250 PREF ILTEF GOODBOOOOREPLACE
32. e splice in waterproof heat shrink tub ing Caution Make certain that no extra strands are free to make contact with other conductors or compo nents Integrity of the sensor wiring 1s critical as any loss in the connections will be interpreted by the con troller as a SYSTEM STALLED condition Be sure to carefully solder tin the bare strands of the wires before inserting them in the terminal plugs y If the stroke sensor must be removed use a pen knife to find and depress the opposing clips hold ing the sensor to the block Diversion Valve and Salinity Probe This system is pre wired and plumbed either at the Feed Pump Main module or at the Clark pump Membrane module on Newport models The salinity probe should be removed and cleaned once a year 1f incorrect readings occur The probe wire is connected by a plug under the rubber boot at the sensor which connects to the PROBE socket on the MPC board The diversion valve is connected by an 18ga 2 conductor twisted and shielded marine grade wire to the GND and DVLV terminals on the MPC board 25 Connection of Optional Accessories Use of any external devices not approved by the factory may cause permanent damage to the controller and is not covered by the Spectra warranty Accessory outputs are lim ited to 2 amps maximum load Do not connect motors pumps etc to accessory outputs Optional Z Guard System Detailed instructions are included with the Z Guard
33. e unit down 1f the Clark pump does not cycle Shut down 1f air is continuously present in the intake line or if the feed pump is excessively noisy The automatic safety controls are disabled in manual mode e Always discard the product water for the first few minutes of operation The initial prod uct water from the system may not be potable Taste the product water before sending to a tank e n manual operation the salinity control is inoperative Product water is available either directly from the membrane product water out or at the diversion valve brine outlet You will have to bypass the diversion valve with the parker tubing Disconnect product fitting Remove check valve Connect Product tube to and reconnect the Brine tube diversion valve to the check valve as shown Activate manual switch MEM MANUAL ZI 34 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously When not in use biological growth in the membrane is the leading cause of membrane fouling A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment The auto fresh water flush system will greatly reduce biological growth but may not stop it completely in certain conditions The 5 day re flush feature allows the system to be shut down without any service procedures for extended periods of time but 1t doesn t re place performing a storage procedure for long periods of non use If an optional Zeta Guard water treatme
34. eature with 2 tanks A double throw electrical switch must be installed in a convenient location If only the single tank full switch is installed in each tank connect the wire From the Float Switch 1 terminal 1 to the common on the switch and run separate wires from the switch to each tank switch The second wires can both be run to the Float Switch 1 terminal 2 If you are using two switches in each tank you will need a double pole double throw switch NORMALLY OPEN POSITION PHOTO SHOWS TANK FULL SWITCH REVERSE FOR TANK LOW SWITCH WIRE TO MPC 3000 PCB FLOAT SWITCH SEE P 44 SIDE MOUNTED TANK SWITCH OPTION 27 New System Start Up and Testing Avoid running the system if the vessel 1s in contaminated water such as in a harbor or ca nal The system should be fully run tested before leaving port It is preferable to sacrifice a filter by running the system in turbid water rather than waiting to get offshore to discover a problem or deficiency in the installation If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to the section Dry Testing Warning Damage may occur if the purge sequence is bypassed and the membrane is pressurized with storage chemical in it 1 First Check That e Thru hull valve is open e Power is on If you have an AC system both the AC power and the DC control voltage to the unit needs to be on e Manual Auto Run Switch in Auto Position e Manual Auto Flush Switch in Auto Position e Do
35. ed press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again Step 2 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with a quick disconnect from your service kit fitted to a hose and lead the hose to a 5 gallon bucket Step 3 Press Auto Flush again 700 1000 systems use the flush switch on the control box to fill the bucket with fresh un chlorinated water 1 gallon 4 liters for 400 sys tems 2 gallons 8liters for 1000 systems Press Stop when the bucket has reached the desired level Step 4 Connect a hose using the garden hose barb fitting from your service kit to the service port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 180 so the intake 1s now coming from the bucket Step 5 Mix the propylene glycol into the water in the bucket Follow the instructions on container Step 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is open unpressurized Step 7 Use the Feed Pump Manual switch on the MPC control box 700 100 sys tems use the service switch to turn on the feed pump Circulate the storage chemical in the system for approximately 10 minutes Turn off the switch when finished Step 8 Disconnect the product water tubing and use compressed air to blow any resid ual water out of the lines to prevent freeze damage Step 9 Turn off the po
36. em restart Feed pump runs with loud Intake blocked noise Air in system No lights or display system Remote display not connected does not operate Pumps run intermittently cycling on off Display activates but pump will not run System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GHP bar graph shows OK Good LED activated System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated No power to control box System operating 1n flush mode DC models loose or broken pump wire connection bad pump relay blown F3 or F5 fuse on MPC tanks are full diversion valve inoperative wiring fault disconnected or broken product tubing diversion valve plunger high salinity of product water causing system to reject water salinity probe out of cali bration or defective bad cable chlorine damage to mem branes pressure relief valve open Check display cable connec tions at back of display and at control box Check and reset main DC supply breaker Check for voltage 12 or 24vDC at control box power input studs Try manual bypass switches if pumps run then control or display is defective System will time out or manually stop with the Start Stop button Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Test power relay replace Replace fuse mini automo tive type ATM Check tanks system cannot be started if tanks are full Check w
37. ermakers com DO NOT DISCONNECT OR SPLICE ANY OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING Contact the factory if modifications are required 5 Spectra MPC 3000 Operation Guide This document is a basic outline of MPC 3000 Newport mode operations It details what is seen on the LCD display during the various modes of operation A FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 120 00 REJECT NT j WATERMACHINES a MPC 3000 52 Active Circuits Deas On Dock OPEN PRESSURE On gt RELIEF VALVE NOW All Off Aux1 On Initial Startup Auto Purge Mode STARTING 3 00 Pump2 Pvlv Auxl Aux2 Or Start When 30 seconds remaining Pump2 Off Pumpl On pu PURGING STORAGE de SOLUTION 14 30 Pumpl Pump2 Auxl Aux2 Countdown to 0 00 Close pressure relief valve and press Start Stop Start RUN HIGH MODE Pump2 Pvlv Auxl Aux2 Stop Ster Displayed for 10 secs o STARTING When 30 seconds remaining Priming 2 00 Pump2 Off Pump On PURGING PRODUCT Pumpl Pump2 Auxl Aux 10 00 Ster GPH PRODUCT Pumpl Pump2 Dvlv Auxl Making Water u iiio Aux2 Ster Auto Bypass Purge Run PURGE MODE i and BYPASSED Start Stop Simultaneously 53 Active Circuits Manual Run Start RUN HIGH MODE Mode Stop Pump2 Pvlv Auxl Aux2 Displayed for 10 secs Ster B STARTING Priming 2 00 When 30 seconds remaining Pump2 Off Pumpl On GPH PRODUCT Pumpl Pump2 Dvlv Auxl DDD iD Making Water 4 MINI Aux2 Ster
38. ers and system service Also check to make sure you have adequate tubing and hose before starting so additional parts may be ordered Check to see that the MPC cable is long enough to reach from the display location to the main module Newport 400 DC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit 400 e Newport Service Kit e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 25 Newport 400 AC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit 400 e Newport Service Kit e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 25 e 50 Micron Filter Kit Newport 700 DC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit k e Newport Service Kit e 1 2 High Pressure Tube 10 e 3 8 Low Pressure Tube 15 e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 257 Newport 700 AC shipping list e Newport Feed Pump Module e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module e Newport Fresh Water Flush Module e Newport Installation Kit k e Newport Service Kit e 1 2 High Pressure Tube 10 e 3 8 Low Pressure Tube 15 e 5 8 Hose 25 e 3 4 Suction Hose 25
39. form wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards Component Placement Refer to the Plumbing Diagrams Strainer Mount the strainer in an accessible area close to the intake through hull that can handle water spillage during service Extra care during assembly must be taken to avoid air leaks from the strainer Use the supplied Quick Block and wire tie for mounting Fresh Water Flush Module The fresh water flush module should be located between the intake strainer and the feed pump Module and as low as possible in the vessel It should be mounted with the filter housings vertical and accessible for changing filters Allow 2 below the filter housing for removal Do not install over electrical equipment Remove filter bowls for access to the screw holes in the mounting plate The unit contains a 50 Micron prefilter charcoal filter for the flush water flush solenoid and three way intake service valve Optional Z Brane The optional Z Brane Water treatment system is permanently in stalled in the membrane pressure vessels and continuously helps prevent biogrowth and fouling of the membrane system Feed Pump Main Module Mount the feed pump main module on a horizontal or vertical sur face that can be up to 4 above the waterline It is preferable to mount as low as possible Locate in an area that allows easy access to filters and a location that will not be a problem when water spills during filter change Keep fu
40. imum performance Auto run the system as long as possible at one time Never let the system sit with salt water in it Never allow continuous air leaks in the intake Normal Shut Down If the system was started using the Auto Run button the system will shut off on its own when the selected run time 1s over and will auto flush every 5 days Pressing the Stop button at any time will shut off the system with no auto flush function The optional tank float switches will shut off the system from any mode If the sys tem was started by the Auto Run button the system will flush and then re flush every 5 days If the system was started by the Start Stop button it will do a 1 time flush The display will read TANK S FULL Once one of the tank float switches opens the alarm and TANK S FULL display will cease on its own Note that if TANK S FULL is displayed the system cannot be restarted 32 Automatic Fresh Water Flush Cycle Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water system configuration is mandatory for extended automatic flush cycles The flush cycle must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the vessel or damage to the vessel s systems may occur e Make sure there is enough water in the fresh water supply system to supply the water maker for more than the expected time of operation in the re flush every 5 days mode The 400 requires 4 gallons 16 liters and
41. iring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diverion valve plunger or re place valve contact factory Check for low feed pressure close pressure relief valve Check for leaks at high pres sure hoses Test product water with hand held tester if over 500ppm for 1 hour contact factory Close Valve 48 Spectra Watermakers Newport Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS System stalled system stalled may alarm when using the control panel to run system for servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead High Pressure Voltage Too High Voltage Too Low Re starting Check Fuse followed by fuse number Service Prefilter Ck Sea Strainer Salinity High Error Messages PROBABLE CAUSE pressure relief valve open intake thru hull closed airlocked system no signal from stroke sensor blocked brine discharge fouled membrane battery voltage too high or low loose wires or poor connec tions no signal from stroke sensor at startup System Air locked blown fuse at circuit board clogged filters loose or defective pressure sensor wires clogged strainer dirty 50 Micron prefilter Seacock closed high product water salinity chlorine damage to mem branes defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected REMEDY Close pressure relief valve Check thru hull Verify stroke
42. ited to 20 mA any excessive load may damage the controller or remote display panel Connect the buzzer RED wire to the terminal marked POSITIVE connect the buzzer BLACK wire to the terminal marked NEGATIVE on the back of the remote display panel A buzzer may also be installed at the control box current limit is 150mA MPC 3000 REMOTE PANEL BACK SIDE This buzzer output termi nal is 20mA MAX current limit Connect to the MPC board if your ships alarm draws more than 20mA up to 150mA on the BUzzER Poard TT POSITIVE Jm NEGATIVE MISS L CONNECT TO PC BOARD 24 Pressure Sensors The pressure sensors mount on the prefilter housing to monitor system pressure and differential pressure across the filters If the wire leads for the sensors must be extended you must use a minimum 18AWG 3 conductor twisted and shielded marine grade wire Make both sensor wires close to the same length Make a water proof soldered splice connection to the new wire and seal the splice in waterproof heat shrink tubing Stroke Sensor The stroke sensor snaps into the side of the end block of the Clark pump and the wires connect to the termi nal plug on the MPC board marked stroke sensor 1 on the left side of the terminal plug If the wire leads for the sensor must be extended you must use a 3 conductor twisted and shielded marine grade wire Make a waterproof soldered splice connection to the new wire and seal th
43. ix your salt water Mix the salt until it goes into solution If you are using a hydrometer mix the water to be 34 000 PPM Close the pressure relief valve and start the system using the Auto Run But ton Run and test the system for as long as possible During the run test carefully inspect for leaks Check all of the system parameters to make sure the system is operating correctly Do not allow the water in the bucket to get above 120F 50C Store the system per the Storage instructions Outlet Service Port ea Inlet Service Port d Nil 3 Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run Button Press Auto Run button once and the system will prime and run for hour The dis play reads AUTO RUN MODE then STARTING with a 30 second priming countdown timer After the prime the display reads AUTO RUN MODE with a countdown timer An hour of run time is added up to 12 hours with each successive momentary press of the Auto Run button An hour can be added at any time The dis play shows the default readout unless there 1s an alarm condition Successive presses of the Alarm Display button will scroll through the displays starting with GPH PRODUCT Upon auto shut down by the timer or by the optional tank full float switches the system will automatically fresh water flush and re flush every 5 days Pressing the Stop button stops the sequence at any time with no flushes Normal Operation For opt
44. kit Con nect to the Auxl and GND terminals of the MPC board Ultraviolet Sterilizer Detailed instructions are included with the sterilizer kit The UV sterilizer lamp module and ballast unit should mount vertically with the product water inlet at the bottom outlet at the top The ballast wires plug into the end of the bulb in the lamp module The ballast RED wire connects to STER terminal on the MPC board and the bal last BLACK wire connects to the GND terminal If the wires must be extended use mini mum 16AWG wire External Buzzer s In addition to the external buzzer s installed at each remote control display panel a buzzer unit may be installed at the control box The buzzer RED wire con nects to the BUZZ terminal on the MPC board and the buzzer BLACK wire connects to GND 26 Tank Switch Installation and Operation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 3000 PCB that can be used in four dif ferent configurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank s are full without the auto start feature These terminals are on the green ten pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 Float Switch 1 1s the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 1s the tank empty switch If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop it can be put into AutoFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run switch on the MPC
45. lines in back of the manual Use only approved tubing for assembly Remote Control Panel The remote control panel can be mounted anywhere that s y dry and convenient Cut a 4 9 16 116mm wide by 2 VATERMARERS A24 7 8 68mm high opening for the panel Locate in an area that 1s easily visible and easy to manipulate the buttons Use only Spectra approved remote cable The cable 1s not standard LAN cable or phone cord SPECTRA MPC 3000 Plumbing 400 Systems From the inlet thru hull to flush module and from flush module to pump module inlet use sup plied clear 3 4 19mm spiral suction rated hose The outlet of the filter assembly on the main module to the Clark pump assembly 1s under pressure Use the supplied braided clear vinyl hose rated to 150 PSI 11 bar Install the supplied accumulator and gauge between the filter and the Clark pump per photos From Clark pump brine discharge connector use supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose Route all hoses and tubes to prevent kinks and restrictions Secure piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of operation 700 1000 Systems From the inlet thru hull to the flush module and from flush module to the pump module inlet use the supplied clear 3 4 19mm spiral suction rated hose The outlet of the filter assembly on the main module to the Clark p
46. mestic fresh water system must be on 2 Open pressure relief valve 1 2 turn 3 Power up the system e Alarm will sound e Push the Alarm Display button to silence alarm RMACHINES MPC 3000 28 4 Press Auto Run Button SPECTRA WATERMAKERS 824 The system will go into a start mode and the feed pump will start shortly after The system should prime within 60 90 seconds Check the strainer and the brine discharge for water flow There should be no bubbles anywhere in the intake hoses and the feed pump should sound smooth after priming If the feed pump continues to sound rough find the reason before con tinuing Inspect the system for leaks PURGING STORAGE SOLUTION 19 38 Note If you must stop the purge sequence for any reason the control will default back to the beginning of the purging mode to protect your system If you wish you can by pass the purge sequence and initiate a normal start Pressing both Auto Run and Stop simultaneously anytime during the purge sequence will bypass the purge se quence and enable a normal start 5 After the purge sequence The control will alarm with the message Close pressure relief valve Close the valve and proceed by pressing Auto Run 6 The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read purging product water This mode dumps the product water overboard for ten minutes in case there is any residual chemicals in th
47. nt system is installed in the system the 5 day re flush will maintain the system as long as unchlorinated pressurized fresh water 1s provided System Storage or Pickling If the system is to be left unused for more than 2 weeks perform the following storage pro cedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents bio logical growth This procedure requires de chlorinated water which can be made with the Spectra s charcoal filter Charcoal filters last a maximum of 6 months once wetted Spectra SC 1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be com patible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do not use any substitute except propylene Glycol SC 1 Storage Compound has to be mixed at a ratio of I Spectra container to 5 gallons 12L of fresh water to have the proper solution An average of 2 gallons 8L of water is in a 400 system or 4 gallons 16L in a 1000 sys tem This water has to be figured in to the mixture A 400 system uses one SC 1 container A 700 1000 system uses two containers Do not be concerned if the powder does not go completely into solution Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical Jj ol o e storage A m Ms Va R eu e Ap Gp S Spectra a Nor da T n flor Gt y E uc E unt ux un th Meluqa Siner 8 oz to 3 gallons of the m One Water that is in the SYS el
48. r before deciding to either reject the water or accept it and divert it into the holding tank The salinity level in parts per million can be seen either through the salinity meter in the soft ware or a jumper can be added to the MPC board in the calibrate position where it can then be seen on the LCD display rather than a bar graph After adding the jumper it may be necessary to cycle through the different LCD displays until the display reads salinity Procedure 1 Locate the Calibrate jumper location on the MPC 3000 Board Jump the terminals 2 Start the system and after the salinity stabilizes test the product water with a calibrated hand held tester 3 Locate the MPC calibration trimmer potentiometer on the board below the salinity probe jack Adjust until the display PPM matches the PPM reading from the hand held salinity monitor Turning the trim pot clockwise will lower the salinity reading and counter clockwise will raise it 4 Shut the system down and disconnect the jumper on the MPC board If a hand held meter is not available you can remove the probe and dip it into a known calibrated solution This can be obtained from Spectra MPC 3000 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT CALIBRATION JUMPER CALIBRATION POT N M a a o z Pur Paz T FLOAT 2P S P E f SWITCHER Pu h L A JP gt Yam Y L x 42 Vane Pump Replacement Remove the front cover of the pump control modul
49. ral suc gt a tion rated hose 12 Note When plumbing the Newport Pump Module route the feed water so that the front cover may be opened without removing the hose or tubing Fresh Water Flush Run a feed line from the domestic cold pressure water system to the 1 2 hose barb on the fresh water flush assembly This needs to be active when the boat is unattended for the fresh water flush system to function properly The domestic fresh water pump must be able to deliver 2 5 gallons per minute at 25 PSI Connect the wiring harness and heat shrink butt splices i UN Kb 13 Product Water tubing 400 700 1000 Systems Product water tubing is 1 4 6 3mm parker tubing on the 400 and 3 8 9 5mm on the 700 1000 models See the Parker tube fitting assembly diagram next page Product water 1s pre plumbed from the membrane into the electric diversion valve The diversion valve will dump product water into the overboard brine stream until good quality is measured by the MPC 3000 control Product water is then diverted into the fresh water tank You will need to route the product water from the valve into the top of the tank Install a tee 1n the water fill or tap a pipe thread into an inspection port in the top of the tank Do not feed the water into a manifold or bottom of the tank Make sure there is no restriction in this plumbing Product water to tank e Diversion Valve Solenoid and Salinity probe assem
50. rench 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 the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 1 4 turns Use the index mark on the nut as a guide The threads should be completely covered by the nut The tube connectors can be disconnected and re tighten several times To reconnect insert the tube and ferrule into the body then hand tighten the nut Hold the body and tighten the nut with a wrench a little past where resistance is encountered When correct the nut should be tightened a little past where it was before disassembly Always check for leaks Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg 3 8 pipe thread D aw Nut Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with 1 thread showing Cut tube square T Fi gure 2 l Black high pressure tubing m Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide B No threads showing ES Figure 3 gt uM Insert tube 0 9 until it stops MA IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with 13 16 wrench when tightening 47 Spectra Watermakers Newport Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Turn off manual switch on control box Manual override switches in on position Feed pump runs constantly will not turn off Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check FWF module for leaks Re prime syst
51. rom rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure bar graphs for higher than normal readings for the conditions Other conditions can cause high pressure such as cold feed wa ter or clogged filters Low product flow 1s usually due to low voltage damaged feed pump or Clark pump Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane Membrane life can be shortened by excessive cleaning e There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline The acid cleaner SC 3 will remove min eral scaling The alkaline cleaner SC 2 is used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance 1s reduced and they have not been pickled recently cleaning with both chemicals is recommended The acid cleaner should be used first If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings this 1s an indication of another problem with the system or that it is time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning the SC 3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first then the SC 2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known bio fouling 1s present the SC 2 may be used first Using hot wa ter 1f possible up to 120 45C 1s recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their jobs If the history of the system 1s unknown or has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present it is recommen
52. sensor fully 1n serted in pump Check stroke sensor wiring at control box Replace stroke sensor Check brine discharge Clean membrane Charge batteries Check charging voltage Check power connections See remedy above for system stalled Replace fuse mini automotive type ATM Look for cause Install new filters Check sensor wiring Clean strainer screen change 50 Mic Check through hull and intake hoses Check for low feed pressure Check for leaks at high pressure hoses Remove and clean probe con tacts check calibration Check cable connections Clean membrane 49 Z BRANE OPERATION AND INSTALLATION The Z brane is a revolutionary product which incorporates the Zeta Guard High Voltage Capacitive technology into the membrane pressure vessel Always active the Z Brane cre ates an environment that 1s unfriendly to biofilm and bacteria This allows the system to be shut down or decommissioned for extended periods of time without chemicals or preserva tives The Z Brane will not prevent freezing so that in cold climates the system must still contain non Toxic Antifreeze Propylene Glycol The Z Brane system is integral with the watermaker unit and only requires continuous DC power to be operative The installation of the Z Brane only consists of wiring the power sup ply to two sources The Z brane 1s supplied at the same voltage as the MPC Control Note There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure
53. sure 150psi for Newport Systems HIGH PRESSURE If Stroke not sensed for 30 seconds RE STARTING 2 00 l Countdown to 0 retry previous mode RE STARTING 2 00 If still no stroke y Countdown to 0 retry previous mode SYSTEM STALLED If still no stroke If no Inlet 10 of vacuum sensed at vacuum switch CK SEA STRAINER Error Occurred l Begin FWF Mode Fresh Water FRESH WATER Flush FLUSH 5 00 y Countdown to 0 CK SEA STRAINER Shutdown Shutdown Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit Pump Off Pump2 On Pumpl Off Pump2 On Shutdown Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit If problem corrects itself Audible alarm off FWF Mode Pump2 cycles On Off Fvlv Auxl Shutdown Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit 58 If DC Input voltage too low Begin FWF Mode To Shutdown VOLTAGE TOO LOW If DC input voltage too high VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Begin FWF Mode To Shutdown If salinity probe bad SALINITY PROBE i or disconnected FAILED If blown fuse CHECK FUSE X Shutdown Where x represents number of blown fuse 1 5 If Tankl or Tank2 No display software registers that Tankl switch closed for 2 or Tank is full minutes If Tankl AND Tank2 switch TANK S FULL closed for 2 minutes Depending on operating mode system may at this point begin a fresh water flush begin storage mode or shut down Refer to Operating Modes 59 If salinity above tolerance
54. the 700 1000 units require 6 gallons 24 liters every 5 days e Make sure that the pressure water supply is on and will stay on during the flush mode If this 1s not possible contact your certified dealer e Make sure that the pressure relief valve is closed It should be closed if the system was just used to make water The auto flush may not operate if the valve is open e The power for the system must remain on during the auto flush mode Turning off the power will disable the auto flush function and damage may occur e Pressing the Auto Store button will engage a flush and then the 5 day flush cycle The flush pump starts and the flush water solenoid opens for 5 7 minutes and then shuts down the display reads FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer and then will read FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL and the countdown timer will reflect the num ber of hours until the next flush e Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 3 seconds will engage a 1 time flush The system flushes as described above but will not re flush every 5 days Display will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer then the default display when fin ished e Pressing the Stop button will cancel the auto flush mode 33 Emergency Operation e In the event of an MPC control failure the system may be operated manually using the manual feed switch on the MPC control box e For manual start up switch on the feed pump using the feed pump switch Shut th
55. ture maintenance in mind when choosing a location The MPC control box can be removed from the main feed pump module and relocated 1f necessary The MPC Control Box Filters may be relocated Y ou may need additional 1 2 Parker tubing Remove front cover to ac cess mounting holes in the enclosure The accumulator assembly 400 only 1s plumbed between the feed pump module and the Clark pump pressure vessel unit Plumb as shown with the analog pressure gauge in one port The pressure 1s preset at the factory so no adjust ment is necessary Clark Pump Membrane Module The Clark pump membrane module comes complete with a mounting system Be sure to use the supplied washers on the rubber feet Use it as a template for drilling the mount holes Mount in any position but leave access to the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump Install 1n an area that maintains a temperature below 120F 50C A cool location is preferable Keep this unit within the 15 4 5M reach of the wires from main feed pump module This unit may be placed as high in the boat as you desire Make sure that the area around and under the pump does not have any water sensitive equipment Water will be spilled during any repairs or if a leak occurs Membrane Pressure Vessel Mounting The Clark pump and membrane assembly has been pre assembled at the factory If it is nec essary to disassemble this module and mount the pressure vessel remotely use guide
56. ump assembly is under a pressure of 200 PSI 14 5 bar Use the supplied 1 2 12 7mm tubing Follow the Parker assembly instructions From the Clark pump brine discharge quick disconnect fitting use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose 400 Systems Piping Specification From the Clark pump brine discharge connector use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose WAR ee Tm CER A Install the supplied accumulator and gauge between the filter assembly and Clark pump Sse E The outlet of the filter assembly on the main module to the Clark pump assembly is under pressure Use the supplied braided clear vinyl hose rated to 150 PSI 11 bar 9 a alll TE lcs L ARN E TI ME From the inlet thru hull to the flush module and from the flush module to the pump module inlet use the supplied clear 3 4 19mm spiral suc tion rated hose 700 1000 System Piping Specification From the Clark pump brine discharge quick connec tor to the overboard thru hull use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose E TUBING 88 lt f Note 700 1000 systems use Spectra high pressure tubing with stainless fittings See page 44 for assembly instruc tions aree oran F E z NENAS HORE WEEKE FETTI ERECTO l aaa gerne a DII coos From the inlet thru hull to the flush module and from the flush module to pump module inlet use the supplied clear 3 4 19mm spi
57. watermaker includes an MPC 3000 controller pre installed This is the brain of the Newport system it is pre programmed to do everything monitor system pressure vacuum salinity level of product water gallon per hour product output tank level as well as tell the pumps when to turn on and off when to open product valves or flush valves etc The unit has been programmed to run in different modes production mode timed mode flush mode etc refer to Operating Modes later in this manual for more information on use of modes No changes to the wiring should be necessary unless you wish to install additional options or lengthen any of the cables to suit your installation needs If this 1s the case please refer to the respective chapter in this manual for additional information on where to connect additional de vices as well as current and voltage limitations of the board ALWAYS mount this unit away from any possible water spray drips hose connections etc Keep the unit s cover on at all times PRESSURE SENSOR 2 El PREFILTER OUTLET PRESSURE SENSOR 1 E PREFILTER INLET CLARK PUMP STROKE SENSOR ud f CAUTION Witt LCD CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL Tank Switch 2 ELO res og NOT TOUCH Tank Switch 1 j COMPONENTS ON Go OOBeS QAI L4 CIRCUIT BOARD lad ds wee 2 oe ee a CONNECT SHIELD Es HN O E FA AE Y NA TO THIS SCREW EU c Ru RA SALINITY PROBE AA
58. wer to the entire system Clean Up Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark pump brine discharge and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point if you choose to pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket 1s empty Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose 38 Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses Repair any leaks you find as soon as practical Some crystal formation around the Clark pump blocks is normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth The Seawater Strainer and 50 Micron Filter e The sea water strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed A clogged strainer or 50 Micron filter will cause the MPC control to alarm Check Sea Strainer Be careful to ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the seal and element are in place before reassembly Put the screen up to a light for inspection When the system 1s put into storage remove rinse and reassemble dry to impede corrosion Check frequently during operation e The 50 micron filter needs to be properly maintained to protect the feed pump Only use Spectra approved filters These may be cleaned several times before discarding The Prefilters e Service the prefilters as soon as possible after the first prefilter alarm
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