AQUIFER 150/360M OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. Spectra SC 1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do not use any substitute except propylene glycol If you wish to use glycol for storage follow the winterizing instructions SC 1 Storage Compound has to be mixed at a ratio of 1 container to 3 gallons 12L of fresh water to have the proper solution for short term storage under two months use of a container Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical cont j e Spectra stora ae jo ns E Co ncn f iy eluge cier 8 oz to 3 gallons of the n One Water that is in the syste 16 ul ati o dure as Manual for detailed pre co 14 NO Aquifer 150 360M Storage Procedure Make 4 gallons of product into a bucket Chlorine free bottled water may also be used Perform a fresh water flush as described in the Normal Operation section Leave one gal lon of water in the bucket Connect the brine service hose to the brine outlet on the Aquifer case and place it in the bucket Add one can of SC 1 storage chemical to the water remaining in the bucket and stir until mostly dissolved Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN unpressurized by turning it turn counterclockwise 5 Start and run the feed pump s to circulate the solution for about ten minutes 6 Stop the fe2. but the pump itself won t run the first thing to check is the pressure switch The pressure switch part no EL FP PS is located on the wet end of the pump and has two red wires plugged into it Jump the two red wires together and see if the pump runs You can safely run the system with the pressure switch jumped just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and don t let system pressure exceed 110 psi Replace the switch when a spare is available If the pump will not run with the pressure switch jumped then it is most likely a problem with the brushes or the overheat protection switch inside the motor The motor will come completely apart by removing the two screws on the end of the motor Remove the rear cover and paper insulator Pull out the plastic brush holder The thermal switch 1s located on one of the brush leads With an ohmmeter check for continuity through the switch If it is open you can make temporary repairs by wiring around it being careful that your new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs that push the brushes on to the commutator If any corrosion 1s apparent the brushes may be sticking Once apart clean all the carbon dust from all the parts Clean the commutator with light sand paper Make sure to clean the small grooves on the commutator with a small sharp tool to remove the carbon in between the seg ments Adjust the springs on the brush holders so the brushes slide smoothly in and out If th
3. ger sea creatures After passing through the pump the feed water enters the filter housings con taining 20 and 5 micron elements These filters remove very fine particles which could damage the Clark Pump and shorten membrane life Some units have only the 5 micron filter Cleaning schedules will vary widely depending on how and where the system is used If large amounts of feed water are run through the system over a relatively short period of time in bio logically fertile nearshore waters the prefilters will plug up the pressure drop across the filters will increase production and quality will drop and the system will sense plugged filters and give a Service Prefilters or Check Strainer alarm if so equipped Plugged filters can be cleaned several times by soaking in a bucket towing behind the boat at moderate speeds or hosing them off When operated for only an hour or two a day in inland or nearshore waters the trapped plank ton will begin to decay in the filters long before the elements plug up and the bacteria involved in the decay will cause a rotten egg smell in the product water This decay will set in over night in tropical waters or after a week or two in high latitudes If handled gently and changed regularly before they get too smelly filters in this service can last through dozens of cleanings In crystal clear blue water conditions the filters may need to be cleaned much less frequently The charcoal filter u
4. Aquifer 150 24V Protect with 7 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 12 Gauge 4mm to 10 feet 3M 10 Gauge 6mm to 25 feet 8M 8 Gauge 10mm to 35 feet 11M Wire Size Guide for Aquifer 360 12V Protect with 25 Amp Fuse or Breaker 8 Gauge 10mm up to 15 feet 5M 6 Gauge 16mm up to 25 feet 8M Wire Size Guide for Aquifer 360 24V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm up to 15 feet SM 8 Gauge 10mm up to 25 feet 8M Aquifer M New System Start Up and Testing Avoid running the Aquifer system if the vessel 1s in contaminated water such as in a pol luted harbor or canal The system should be fully run testedbefore going offshore If the location or weather prevents proper testing contact the factory for information on setting up an artificial ocean 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 inlet valve is open and the brine discharge valve is open e All of your hose connections are tight e The WARNING tag and spacer from under the pressure relief valve has been removed e The pressure relief valve is open 1 2 turn e The sampling valve if installed is set to the sample position Remove Tag and Washer Open 1 2 Turn to Purge Chemicals 2 Turn on the feed water pump s Check that it is primed by inspecting the brine discharge About 1 5 gpm 6 lpm of water should be going overboard w
5. pump to cycle on the high pressure switch Do not leave dirty filters in the machine during long idle periods as biological contamination could result e To service the filter swing it out of the case open the housing and discard the old filter Clean out the housing bowl reassemble the housing with a new 5 micron filter element Leave dry until next startup e Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filter may be cleaned several times by soaking it in water in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease The Feed Pump and Clark Pump The feed water pump and the Clark Pump require no routine maintenance except inspection for leaks Tighten any hose clamps or fittings the show signs of leakage The high pressure fittings threaded into the Clark Pump have Oring seals with a straight thread These should never leak and should never be over tightened If one of the tube nuts starts to leak 1t can be unthreaded sealed with a bit of silicone grease or silicone seal and tightened with two wrenches very tightly 17 The Membranes e The membranes need to be cleaned only when feed pressure begins to rise due to fouling or the product quality degrades The leading cause of fouling is from biological 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 an
6. quality will increase in PPM after an SC 2 cleaning After a few hours it should recover to near the PPM it produced before the cleaning SC 3 is an acid cleaner used to remove mineral and scale deposits This is used in the same way as the SC 2 In most cases this is used first and if no results are achieved proceed with the SC 2 SC 3 will in most cases lower the product PPM and over all pressures Scaling is a slow process that may take several months or years SC 3 1s less harmful to the membrane and will almost always improve the performance of an older membrane 7 19 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 24 PF 3 PREFILTERS ShurFlo Up to four different filters are used on all Spectra Systems using ShurFlo feed pumps to ensure that no damaging foreign materials enter the system There are 2 or 3 filters in the system to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation and an additional filter to prevent the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing During normal operation the feed water is filtered in two stages First it enters a fine mesh metal sea strainer which protects the feed pump from damage due to foreign materials and lar
7. same for the SC 2 and SC 3 cleaners 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 About two gallons 8L of water is already present inside an Aquifer system This water has to be figured into the mixture An Aquifer system will use one container of compound Cleaning Procedure l i ae Make 4 gallons of water into a bucket or obtain 4 gallons of Chlorine free fresh water Flush the system as shown in the Normal Operation Section Leave one Gallon of water in the bucket Connect your inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose and place them in the bucket Make sure that the pressure relief valve is OPEN un pressurized Mix the cleaning chemical in the bucket Start the system and circulate the chemical through the system for 20 minutes Allow the system to soak for an hour or more or overnight if the chemicals are cold Run the Pump s for another 20 minutes Stop the pump replace the brine overboard hose and start the pump until the bucket is empty Stop the pump and attach the feed water inlet hose Restart the pump and run for 20 minutes to flush the chemicals out of the system DO NOT CLOSE the pressure re lief valve 10 The system should now be restarted to make water fresh water flushed or stored 19 Short term cruising weekends etc Suggested Spares We sugge
8. splash resistant but not water tight and has two louvers for cooling air Choose a location where any water spilled during filter changes will not be a problem Install cleats on the mounting surface to prevent the case from sliding around and strap it down with webbing through the handles on the sides of the case Feed Water Install a scoop type thru hull fitting as shown in the plumbing diagram Do not share the thru hull with other equipment The thru hull fitting should be located low in the boat near midships where air will not be drawn in with the feed water Install the sea strainer and the male quick disconnect fitting in the supply hose Brine Overboard Install the female quick disconnect fitting in the brine overboard hose and route it to a thru hull fitting above the water line or to a convenient drain Always keep the brine hose plug in the brine hose quick disconnect fitting when the hose is disconnected from the case to prevent water coming into the boat On Off Switch Product Flow Meter se these handles for Feed Pressure Gauge see tie down straps Feed Water Inlet Brine Outlet Power Inlet Terminals Product Water Outlet Cooling air Louvers Aquifer 150 360M Plumbing Pressure Brine Discharge thru hull place Relief Valve Spectra Clark Pump and above waterline or tee brine into Membrane assembly another visible drain Pressure Gauge 5 micron filter Accumulator Sea Strainer Mount
9. 2s SPECTRA WATERMACHINES AQUIFER 150 360M OWNER S MANUAL 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 06 26 06 f masterdoc Aquifer Table of Contents Installation Page Number GE TIM S Tee Ut asi amatent estem oun celaa tacdust A S 5 Mia eA A GNI ta ace TE che Sou eee inca ss talety aa etal aac ee as duia 6 Salt SIdePipine SCHEMAUC etat a eee 7 Produci Piping SCHCM AMC meeeititmemtmimtteimenitetmdaiieatmetaiteitbardgee 8 DA Tnch tube F itine Inst ue ons ic ascsictaciacastiese ciao toute alenonsen eohaacaeanea aoe oaactan one aeeew 9 PA ES SU Cb UU NMOS soncty toad cad E E eta tat ale encetat hole manele 10 Wine DS og oats terse sedes rates tota t deies 11 Operation New Systems Start Up and Tesino Cadi ta a a aa ae 12 Normal Operation eta n E T ATE NETAS 13 NIC IC Ee n e TAO 17 Service amp Maintenance Long Term Storage Procedures sucesso a E a a 14 WIE e E E E Masala cadearaca ore 16 IC bra C Vere WLU aoter T E ny rrr eee ere 18 SUP PESI CG SP Aes dentat meca cnet ios wrasnrde E viene ent sumed doe wnt anemia eels 20 Troubleshooting Procedures Service Bulletins cccccccccseccccesccceeceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeas 21 Parts breakdown for AQ 150 360M systems ccccccecccceeecceeeeceeeeeseseeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeas 29 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerserv
10. PBE PL NP 1 8N v a STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE STRAIGHT FIT TING PL MTS 3 8X1 2S Rear View P 3 4 16 Straight Thread O RING SO FT STF Plate Bracket FM PVB PB Pressure Vessel End Cap FT PV EP Rubber Mount k 1 2 Stainless Ferrule HD R BP RM PL HWR 1 2FR Plastic Spacer Pressure Vessel End Ring HD SPN MKINS FT PV ER rm Pa ke Connector O RING Stainless Fitting Hex Nut SO HPP CT PL HWR 1 2HN iia To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 29 Feed Pump 12Volt EL FP 12V Pump Head Assembly W Press Switch Feed Pump 24Volt PL PMP SFPH EL FP 24V 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 Feed Pump Pressure Svvitch EL FP PS Fig 2 Fig 3 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 30 PART NUMBERS PRODUCT WATER SAMPLING VALVE PL VLV 3W1 4 1 4 TUBE X 1 4 MPT STRAIGHT FITTING PL MTS 1 4X1 4P 1 4 TUBE X 1 4 MPT EL E nn PL MTE 1 4X1 4P ACC
11. UMULATOR PL ACC TK 1 8MPT X 1 4 TUBE EL PL MTE 1 8X1 4P 1 2MPT X 5 8 HOSE BARB PL HBS 1 2X5 8 p I PRODUCT FLOW METER 1 2 TEE PL FMT 10 PL TEE 1 2FN 4 1 2 NIPPLE PR 1 4MPT X 1 4 TUBE STRAIGHT FITTING PL MTE 1 4X1 4 1 2 X 1 4 BUSHING PL BSH 1 2X1 4N PRESSURE GUAGE PL PSG 2 5L 1 4FPT X 1 4 TUBE EL PL FTE 1 4X1 4P PREFILTER HOUSING FT FTH 10L 5 MICRON FILTER CARTRIDGE FT FTC 5 SEA STRAINER FT STN 5 STRAINER SCREEN FT STM 5S To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 31 End block B HP TB VEB BI Valve block HP TB VB End block A HP TB VEB A1 4 Composite cylinder and base E HP CYL CCA Pressure relief valve Brine out HP TB BV Center block HP CB CB10 Feed in Stainless steel tube HP CYL SST Cylinder ring End Cap HPO LA Clark Pump Front View HP CYL EC End block A Valve block End block B ZA Reset button Not on all unitsHP TB RSE Alternate brine out High pressure in Test port 4 Composite cylinder 1 and base oe p Center block High pressure out Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring ns Clark Pump Back view To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerser
12. d from rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure for higher than normal readings for the exist ing conditions Other conditions can cause high pressure such as cold feed water or clogged filters Low product flow is 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 SC3 will remove min eral scaling The alkaline cleaner SC2 is used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance is 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 SG3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first then the S 2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known biofouling is present the SG2 may be used first Using hot water if possible up to 120 45C is recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their jobs If the history of the system 1s unknown or it has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present it is reco
13. d your tank or have made enough to meet your re quirements for several days Make about 3 gallons of water into a bucket This water will be used to flush the salt wa ter out of the watermaker Use only unchlorinated water for flushing Install the intake service hose and place it in the bucket Start the feed pump s Flush for 2 minutes or until the pressure drops on the gauge indicating that the mem brane 1s flooded with fresh water Stop the feed pump Disconnect and stow service hose You may now leave the system unattended for up to five days without further attention We recommend operating the system for longer periods and effecting a fresh water flush rather than running the machine every day and not flushing the system Remember that you need to run the system almost a half an hour to make the flushing water You may notice that the system output 1s higher while charging your batteries as the machine is voltage sensitive 13 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously When not in use biological growth in the mem brane is the leading cause of membrane fouling A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment System Storage or Pickling If the system is to be left unused for more than five days perform the following storage pro cedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents bio logical growth This procedure requires dechlorinated water
14. e bearings are rough and binding remove the rubber dust cover and clean the best you cangrease them and work it free by hand Don t service the bearing unless absolutely necessary Reas semble in reverse order You can hold the carbon brushes back with papers clips inserted through the slots in the brush holder so they don t hang up on the bearing during assem bly Make sure the corrugated bearing shim doesn t push out 1f it does push 1t back into place This will at least keep you going until the motor can be replaced if necessary 6 03 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 27 SF 2 ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The ShurFlo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch part no EEFP PS This is the small black unit on the end of the wetted end of the pump head part no PEPMP SFPH where the two red wires connect If the pressure switch is not properly adjusted the pump may cut out each time the Clark Pump cycles and the feed pressure spikes When this happens the production will drop and an unusual noise will be heard when operating on two pumps but the system will function normally during single pump operation on either pump The points in the switch w
15. e care not to cross thread the fittings See the tube assembly instructions next page Spacer O ring Grab Ring Body Nut 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 If the Grab Ring is pushed too far trim back the tube so about 1 4 of tube extends past the O ring Step 4 Push the tube into the body until it bottoms out then hand tighten the nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 1 4 Tube Fitting Assembly 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 th ube 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 sho
16. ed pumps Leave the pressure relief open Clean Up Remove the service hoses and stow them away in the case Remove the prefilter from its housing and replace with a clean dry filter element Close the seacock and drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble dry If the unit is to be removed from the boat disconnect the electrical connections and remove and stow the product tubing 15 SIN T 8 9 by turning it turn counterclockwise Pickling and Winterizing with Antifreeze The watermaker can be stored for periods up to one year in any climate using this procedure Make 3 gallons of product into a bucket Chlorine free bottled water may also be used Perform a fresh water flush as described in the normal operation section Run the feed pump s until the bucket is empty Pour 2 gallons of Low Temperature Pro pylene Glycol Potable Water System Antifreeze into the bucket the bucket Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN unpressurized Start and run the feed pump s until anti freeze begins to come out of the brine overboard hose Stop the feed pumps Connect the brine service hose to the brine outlet on the Aquifer case and place it in the bucket Start the Feed pump s and circulate the remaining antifreeze for a few minutes until well mixed Stop the feed pump and discard any antifreeze remaining in the bucket Blow out or drain the product tubing as it wil
17. es Check valve assembly Piston to rod O rings 2 Inside pistons Glass rod models only Center Block Piston rod HP CYL 7 8R Pilot orifice Center block gt lt Check valve SO HPP CVS O ring Check valve seat HP CB CVS Check valve poppet HP CB CV TH Check valve spring HP CB SPR a Check valve washer Tap Check valve retainer HP CB CVSW HP CB CVR To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 34 1 2 SS tube HP CYL SST S S compression fittings PL MTS 3 8X1 2S Piston with seal HP CYL PT Composite cylinder and base HP CYL CCA so upP EccB End cap O ring Cylinder end cap HP CYL EC _ Cylinder Ring HP CYL R Cylinder Assembly To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 35
18. he spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark Pump If the accumulator is not properly charged it can lead to prob lems with the ShurFlo pump pressure cutout switches The accumulators have an air valve on top similar to those found on car tires This allows the internal air bladder of the accumulator to be pre charged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 65 psi 4 5 bar for best re sults Add air using a tire pump or air compressor You can experiment with the exact pressure that will give the best pulsation dampening on your installation The purpose of the fresh water flush accumulator is to allow a steady flow of 1 5 gallons per minute of flush water through the charcoal filter Because the feed pump on the 300 and 400 hundred series exceeds this maximum allowed flow rate the controller turns it on and off to reduce the overall flow rate The accumulator gives the water flowing through the charcoal fil ter somewhere to go while the feed pump 1s cycled off The flush water accumulator should be preloaded to 5 psi 35 bar 9 27 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 26 SF 1 SHURFLO PUMP WON T RUN If the pump has power to it the fan runs
19. ice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 3 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 kit list Warning We will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Aquifer Shipping List e Aquifer Portable Watermaker e Seawater strainer Installation Fittings Kit e Service Hose kit Hand held Salinity monitor e 5 8 Hose 50 e 1 4 product tubing 25 Installation The Spectra Aquifer 150M and Aquifer 360M come fully assembled and ready for use It is equipped with quick disconnect fittings for the feed water inlet and brine discharge hoses and a screw on Parker fitting for the Product outlet Power terminals are located on the side of the box Mounting the Case Mount the case in a cool dry accessible location Avoid long feed water suction hose runs and mount the unit as low in the boat as possible The lid must be able to open fully The case is
20. ill fail fairly quickly if set too low because of the constant arcing from cutting out each time the Clark Pump shifts For all systems except the Gulfstream the feed pumppressure switches should be set to shut off at 125 psi 8 5 bar as follows On the very center of the switch is a small allen screw Run the system on pump one and close the brine discharge valve way 90 deg to block the flow Watch the pressure gauge and adjust the pressure switch to shut off at 125 psi Repeat for pump two Turn the allen screw clockwise to increase the cut off set point Gulfstream models could experience seal failures in the manifold if pressurized too high For this reason the pump should be removed from the system and the switch adjusted using a sepa rate pressure gauge If replacing a feed pump or pump head for a Gulfstream model arrange to preset the switch before installation 8 05 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 28 Part Numbers Front View 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP CLARK PUMP KIT HP 10R STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE ELBOW PL MTE 3 4SX1 2 PRODUCT OUTLET FITTING PL FTE 1 8X1 4P Plate Bracket End Cap lt NIPPLE FM PVB
21. ing First remove the meter from the panel Next remove the four small screws that hold the stainless steel bracket in place Carefully pry off the bracket On the very top of the meter is a clear plastic slide off cover that covers a clear plastic allen screw Use a flat bladed screwdriver to push the cover off Holding the meter upright remove the allen screw with a 4 allen wrench Invert the flow meter and cath the ball as it falls out Now you can get inside and clean things up You can use tooth paste or plastic window polish to polish the inside using a small bottle brush Clean the ball and give it a few coats of wax If the O rings are damaged or the unt has been leaking install newO rings using a little Vaseline or water maker grease to ease assembly These are standardO rings and should be available at most larger auto parts or bearing stores Reassemble in reverse 5 06 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 22 OP 2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable by many gases including hydrogen sulfide the gas that causes rotten eggs to smell the way they do If there are bad odors in the feed water they will go through the membrane and he p
22. ith a pulsation every few sec onds 3 Run the system without pressure for 20 minutes to purge the storage chemicals The system should have an open flow pressure on the gauge of about 20 PSI 1 2 bar 4 Close the pressure relief valve The pressure should rise to 6080 PSI 4 2 5 7 bar for the AQ150 and 95 105 7 bar for the AQ360 After several minutes water should begin to flow out of the sampling tube If the vessel 1s located in brackish or fresh water the pressure will be lower 5 Allow the system to run for 5 10 minutes to purge the product water of storage chemical and then test the product with your hand held salinity tester When the product 1s below 750 PPM it is considered potable and may be diverted to the water container 12 Aquifer 150 360M Operation Normal operation If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds use the New System Startup procedure l D gt Check to see that the inlet seacock is open Set up the product tubing so that the product is being discarded and it can be sampled Start the feed pump and check for flow by inspecting the brine discharge or checking for pressure on your pressure gauge If there 1s no flow open the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump and bleed the air out of the feed pump Check the product water with your hand held salinity tester When it is below 750 ppm you may divert it into your container Run the system until you have fille
23. l not contain antifreeze 10 Leave the pressure relief open Clean Up Remove the service hoses and stow them away in the case Remove the prefilter from its housing and replace with a clean dry filter element Close the seacock and drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble dry If the unit is to be removed from the boat disconnect the electrical connections and remove and stow the product tubing 16 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 1s normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth If any rust appears at the Stainless Steel fittings clean them up promptly Keep the inside of the case dry and salt free to protect the electrical components inside The Seawater Strainer The sea water strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed Be careful to ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the gasket is in place before reassembly When the system is put into storage remove rinse and reassemble dry to impede corrosion Check frequently during operation The Prefilter e Service the prefilter on a regular basis The pressure will drop on the remote gauge when the filter becomes dirty Extremely dirty filters will harm system performance and may cause the feed
24. mmended that the system is cleaned with SC using an alternate source of unchlorinated fresh water before the system is run under pressure A simple test can be performed to see 1 biological growth has occurred Before running the system remove the prefilters and examine their condition If the housings are full of smelly discolored water the system was not properly stored Install clean prefilters if they were bad Next check the membrane Attach the brine service hose and lead it to a bucket Open the pres sure relief valve one turn and manually run the system for 30 seconds Examine the brine wa ter if it s discolored and smells bad perform an S 2 cleaning with an alternate source of unchlorinated water before running the system pressurized If the brine 1s fairly clean the sys tem 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 Periodically stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable sea water for purging and testing 18 Note Procedures are the
25. pressurized before pressurizing and making water The SC 1 is for storage only It is no longer used as a cleaning chemical To prepare the system for storage first do a fresh water flush until the brine dischargeis below 1000 ppm or does not taste salty Mix one jar of SC 1 with 1 to 2 gallons of product or dechlorinated fresh water in a bucket and circulate UNPRESSURIZED with the fresh water in the system for 10 minutes then discard The system should be repickled every six months in warm conditions and every eight months in cooler conditions The Spectra systems should be stored with propylene glycol if freezing could occur This is the food grade antifreeze used to winterize RVs boats and cabins This works very well for storing in warm climates and is good for one year See OP 1 Winterizing or Pickling With Antifreeze for instructions on this procedure NOTE Do not use metasodium bisulfate the standard chemical used to store most watermakers This chemical will damage the Clark Pump and void the warranty CLEANERS Cleaning can be detrimental to the membrane and shorten its life Avoid unnecessary cleaning Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool SC 2 is an alkaline cleaner used to remove light oil grime and biological growth It 1s most effective if heated to 120 F On a boat this is not easy to do If not heated circulate for 2 hours and let set for several hours and recirculate for one hour and discard In most cases the water
26. roduct water will be affected Usually the source of the odor is from the decay of planktonic creatures trapped in the sea strainer and prefilters These tiny oxygen loving creatures soon suffocate and die inside the prefilter housings when the unit 5 shut down Once all the available oxygen is consumed anaerobic bacteria begin to grow causing the odor Ifa unit being used frequently begins to make smelly water usually the prefilters are the source of the problem This occurs in a week or two in cold climates but in less than one night in very warm waters like the Sea of Cortes orthe Red Sea These bacteria can spread throughout the watermaker and begin to grow on the membrane causing poor water quality and high feed pressures Filling the system with fresh water after every use greatly slows this process allowing the automated Spectra units to operate with less frequent prefilter changes but units operated for only an hour or so each day will probably need to have the filters changed due to odor before they are dirty enough to restrict water flow Prefilters can be cleaned We recommend that you have three sets in service one in the unit one set soaking overnight in a bucket of clean fresh or salt water and one set drying for the nextuse After shutting down the unit remove the used prefilters and install the dry set Leave the housings full of air until the next use On non automated systems open the pressure relief when starting if there is a lo
27. sed in the fresh water flush system will not plug up unless you have some incredibly dirty domestic water in your boat About six months after installation the charcoal filter element will lose its effectiveness at removing any membraneamaging chlorine which may be present in domestic water Charcoal filter elements must be replaced every six months if there 1s ANY chance that chorine could be introduced into the flush water To ensure that filter elements fit properly and remove chlorine effectively they should be pur chased at factory authorized dealers Our element part number is FFFTC XX The last two digits indicate the micron rating e g FFFTC 05 is for a 5 micron element Charcoal elements are FT FTC CC 06 03 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 25 MISC 3 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE All Spectra Watermakers except the Newport 700 and 1000 series are supplied with a pressure accumulator tank part no PL ACC TR to be installed in the feed water line between the pre filters and the Clark Pump In addition the Catalina 300 and Newport 400 series also have an accumulator mounted inside the fresh water flush module The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce t
28. st a basic cruise kit A This kit consists of six 5 micron filters and 2 S 1 storage chemicals Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time Two basic cruise kits one replacement feed pump head Longer than 6 months Additional filters Offshore Cruising Kit consisting of Clark Pump seals ings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer screen ing for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers parts list SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL SC 2 CLEANER SC 3 CLEANER BASIC CRUISE A 5 MIC FILTER CHARCOAL FILTER 5 STRAINER SCREEN FEED PUMP HEAD 5 STRAINER O RING FILTER HOUSING O RING OFF SHORE KIT 20 MEMBRANE Part Number KIT CHEM SC1 KIT CHEM SC2 KIT CHEM SC3 KIT BCK A FT FTC 5 FT FTC CC FT STN 5S PL PMP SFPH SO STN 5SS SO FHS 10H KIT OFFSH FT MB 20 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 20 Troubleshooting 150 360M Systems Symptom Feed pump runs but no pressure Feed pump starts but shuts down on high pressure Low water production High amperage High feed pressure Low water production Low pressure Water production normal High feed pressure high amperage Water production normal Lower press
29. t of air in the system until the air is cleared out through the brine overboard The filters will get just as clean when soaked in sea water but dry much faster if soaked in fresh Given gentle handling prefilters can be reused many times Bad smelling product water is usually caused by bad smelling feed water but can also be caused by a fouled membrane if the membrane has been left unpickled Ifthe unit makes smelly but not salty water after a long idle period and the prefilters are new the smell can be eliminated by running the unit unpressurized for an hour or so to flush the membrane Odors in the product water can also be eliminated by adding a charcoal filter in the product wate line Spectra offers a product water filter kit part no KIT FLT CC More on this subject 1s available on our website at www spectrawatermakers com 8 17 04 To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 23 OP 3 CHEMICALS 101 Spectra Systems use four types of chemicals SC 1 SC 2 SC 3 and propylene glycol antifreeze NOTE Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized Always open the pressure relief valve gt turn Always purge a system containing chemicals for at least 20 minutes un
30. uld 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 the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 4 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 specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg XX 3 8 pipe a Figure L iu Nut Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with 1 thread showing Cut tube square Pd Fi gure 8 Black high pressure tubing SS mn Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide a No threads showing os Figure 3 Insert tube 0 9 until it stops _ IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with 13 16 wrench when tightening 10 Aquifer 150 Wiring Route a heavy pair of wires from the main DC electrical panel to the Power Inlet terminals on the outside of the case Voltage drop will impair performance of the system Wire length 1s the sum of the Positive and Negative wires Wire Size Guide for Aquifer 150 12V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm to 15 feet SM 8 Gauge 10 mm to 25 feet 8M 6 Gauge 16mm to 35 feet 10 6M Wire Size Guide for
31. ure Lower amperage Asymmetrical pressure and flow readings between pump shifts Cause Feed pump air locked Pressure relief valve open Prefilter excessively clogged Closed valve or blockage in flow Strainer or prefilter clogged Pressure relief valve partially open Worn pump head Cold seawater temperature Fouled membrane Warm sea water or brackish water Check valve leaking Failed annular ring Shaft seal leaking Remedy Open pressure relief valve to bleed the air then close to start Close valve Change filter Check flow path for closed valve or kink in hose Service prefilter and strainer Close valve Check flow should be 1 4 GPM Replace pump head Normal condition Clean membrane Normal condition Contact dealer or see the Clark Pump repair manual To Order Parts and Supplies e mail customerservice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 21 MISC 1 DWYER FLOW METER SERVICE The mechanical flow meter part no PL FMT XX used on our manual watermakers can be opened for cleaning if it gets hard to read or if the little ball in the flow meter is stuck at the bottom If the ball is stuck first try giving it a tap to break 1t loose The flow meter will come completely apart for clean
32. vice spectrawatermakers com Contact one of our dealers worldwide Order online at www spectrawatermakers com or Call customer service at 415 526 2780 Technical Support is available on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 32 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH Bolts HD CPS 5 16X3 Relief Valve O Ring SO HPP RV Spool Assembly Encara Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block O HPP AR Valve Block HD CPS 5 162 75 16 2 3 4 SS A H bolts Reset button and O ring SD o WS G o Brine port O ring SO HPP VP End block B TN SO HPP SP ps20 Piston O ring HP TB VSP VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Spacer ring Valve block lt SO HPP VB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO HPP PLP Reversing Valve ustomerservice spectrawatermakers com dnd Blacksics worldwide Technical Supportzs avad ble on our website by e mail techsupport spectrawatermakers com or by telephone 33 Valve port seals SO HPP VP Pilot valve port seals SO HPP PLP Center block cylinder O rings SO HPP ECCB Pilot spool O rings 4 Mount inside block SO HPP PV HP CB PVS Pilot spool HP CB PPS Pilot valve pin SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings i HP CB PVPS Pin seals oy HP CB PVCR Clip rings x Rod lip seals Mount inside block SO HPP PR7 PR10 PR15 O Check valve pori O rings de pe dl ot SO HPP CV Va x D
33. with Quick Block Feed Pump ieee A Quick Disconnect 1 2 or 3 4 scoop strainer thru hull and seacock for water maker only Mount low in a clear flow and away from head discharge Thru hull is shipyard supplied Bow of Vessel Water Flow e p Product Water Plumbing Product sampling valve Mount using the sup plied plastic straps as shown Note the handle 1s pointing in the direction of the Sampling Tap for testing the product iow water or for service procedures Put enough tube on this port to reach your service pickling container Use the supplied 1 4 black nylon tubing for the product plumbing Product Outlet Unscrew the product outlet cover and attach the 1 4 inch nylon product tubing using a nut grab ring and black plastic washer from one of the supplied Parker fittings Make sure the O ring remains in place in the outlet fitting Product to tank Route the product water from the valve into the top of the tank Install a tee in the water fill or tap a pipe thread into an inspection port DO NOT feed into a vent line manifold or the bottom of the tank Make sure that there is no restriction in this piping Plastic fittings should have 3 4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in Leave the first pipe thread uncoated Avoid getting dirt or debris in the system during assembly Secure piping away from moving objects and protect from chafe Ex ercis
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