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Thank you to choose an AQUATEC Watermaker for the provisioning of 
fresh water on your boat.

 

AQUATEC equipment is made from high-quality components exclusively 
and has proven its reliability on longcruising-yachts. 
We are convinced that our product will serve you for many years without 
interferences. 
 
 
 
To ensure total satisfaction, please read this user manual carefully and 
always use the update version. 
 
Download the latest manual at 

www.aquatec-watermaker.de

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Manufacturing and marketing by AQUATEC-Watermaker

 

Joachim Matz, Trakehner Kehre 6e, D-22175 Hamburg Tel: +49(0)151 50933262 

Mail: 

[email protected]

  web: 

www.aquatec-watermaker.de

 

Copyright Joachim Matz 

Summary of Contents for DC 500

Page 1: ...User Manual Version 2013 01 Aquatec watermaker DC 500 Modular 12 or 24 Volt DC ...

Page 2: ... that our product will serve you for many years without interferences To ensure total satisfaction please read this user manual carefully and always use the update version Download the latest manual at www aquatec watermaker de Manufacturing and marketing by AQUATEC Watermaker Joachim Matz Trakehner Kehre 6e D 22175 Hamburg Tel 49 0 151 50933262 Mail info aquatec watermaker de web www aquatec wate...

Page 3: ...ater production 6 7 Fresh water flushing 8 10 Preservation cleaning 11 Introduction 12 16 Installation guide 18 Maintenance 19 Change of membranes 20 Troubleshooting 21 Clamping torques Spare parts 22 Technical data 23 Scope of delivery 24 25 Warranty ...

Page 4: ...threads of the valve body becoming visible by turning the pressure control wheel 3 Turn three way valve 4 according to the flow diagram to position fresh water production Turn three way valve 2 to position test outlet 4 Switch on the feed pump De aerate the plant if necessary 5 Switch on the high pressure pump De aerate the system and control the drain water Inspect the whole system for leakages 6...

Page 5: ...5 Flow diagramm fresh water production Working pressure 55 60 bar ...

Page 6: ...process can be repeated every 6 days Note Prior to a longer period of shutdown without flushing the Aquatec has to be preserved with the chemical no 3 Biocide For instructions see Long term preservation mothballing of the plant Instructions for fresh water flushing Working pressure 0 bar 1 Close the seawater intake valve 2 Open the pressure control valve entirely turn the product water three way v...

Page 7: ...7 Flow diagram fresh water flushing Working pressure 0 bar ...

Page 8: ...osition test outlet 3 Rinse the system with fresh water as described in Fresh water flushing 4 Turn the three way valve 4 according to the flow diagram Long term preservation mothballing of the plant Open valve 1 5 Mix the required amount of Biocide corresponding to the instructions on the package chemical no 3 with 1 to 2 litres chlorine free freshwater until the powder is fully dissolved Since t...

Page 9: ...9 Flow diagram long term preservation mothballing and cleaning Working pressure 0 bar ...

Page 10: ...lsius 77 Fahrenheit with chemical no 1 Alkaline according to the instructions on the package Since there are about 1 5 liters of water already in each membrane and 1 liter of water in each filter please add the according amount of chemical to the water that has to be blended in every membrane and filter 6 Switch on the feed pump and the high pressure pump The unit is run for an hour or so to circu...

Page 11: ...c pressure is around 30 bar The described process however is reversible by exposing the liquid on the seawater side to mechanical pressure At a pressure of 30 bar the osmotic process cannot take place or would rather be reversed When pressure is increased beyond 30 bar for instance 60 bar water molecules from the seawater side migrate to the fresh water side All other components of the seawater di...

Page 12: ...ion of air in the hoses Thru hull fitting and coarse filter and feed pump Install a thru hull fitting preferably deep under water line afterwards install eventual a coarse filter for protection the feedpump The thru hull fitting coarse filter and the feed pump have to be located in an area that will always be under the waterline when the boat is used under normal running conditions Install the fee...

Page 13: ... the red cap from the John Guest fitting at the fresh water outlet of the membrane housing by pushing back the retaining ring Direct the PE fresh water pipe from the fresh water outlet at the membrane housing to the inlet at the flowmeter in the control panel From the three way valve 2 direct one pipe to the fresh water tank and one pipe to any test outlet Advice A good place for the test outlet i...

Page 14: ...on is horizontal but any other angle is possible For a inclined or vertical installation the product water outlet and brine outlet has to be at the top For horizontal installation the fresh water outlet can be mounted at any side of the membrane housing If for your installation the delivered fresh water connection on the side of the seawater outlet does not correspond to the conditions you can cor...

Page 15: ...to the hose Leave a gap of 2 mm between hose and shoulder of the screw nut to enable the hose expanding in length 5 Wet the thread nipple of the fitting and the inside of the hose with a little bit of washing up liquid 6 Hold the sleeve nut with a wrench and screw the thread nipple with a second wrench into the hose 7 Connect the pressure connection of the high pressure pump and the entrance of th...

Page 16: ...read fittings BSP in the plastic end caps of the pressure vessel Konische Gewinde können Risse verursachen Anschluss Produktwasserleitung Nach dem Anschluss der Hochdruckschläuche den Gewinde Stopfen der den einseitigen Produktwasseranschluss in der Endkappe verschließt gegen den mitgelieferten John Guest Anschluss austauschen Der John Guest Anschluss ist durch seinen O Ring selbstdichtend und sol...

Page 17: ...HP F1 Fuse for control and feed pump 5 A F2 Fuse for high pressure pump 50 A Supply line for the switches feed pump and relay control 1 5 to 2 5 mm The required cross section in mm refers to the cable total length which results from the addition of the plus and minus cable lengths Connecting cables and fuses are not included in scope of delivery Switches in the control panel and the high current r...

Page 18: ...on valve Anchor bolt cleaning grease o ring About every 12 month Belt tensioning Tension the belt by loosening the 4 nuts of the motor bolts The motor bolts are secured in the base plate and cannot turn with For tensioning turn with e g a hammer handle between motor and pump in order to obtain pressure if necessary The belt should not give way if you press it down lightly with one finger After the...

Page 19: ...direction According to this during assembly the membrane has to be shoved in the pipe in flow direction Before installation all O rings have to be lubricated lightly with acid free silicone grease When mounted necessarily watch the O rings to avoid damage Before installation of the membranes first fit the end cap on the side of the concentrate in order to thereupon shove the membrane against this ...

Page 20: ...sure open pressure valve adjust or replace motor protection switch Oil eakage between pump head and crankcase crankcase gasket rings defective replace gasket rings Water leakage between pump head and crankcase plunger s defective o rings plunger defective HP LP seals defective replace plunger s replace o rings replace seals Water in pump case high humidity mostly wrong oil reduce oil change interv...

Page 21: ... 11 valve unit complete no 4 8 Kit 1 6 32 O ring 5 28x1 78 3 12 Screw 8 x 10 8 33 Plunger 3 13 Metal cover 2 34 Special ring 3 14 Spacer 1 35 Acorn nut M 8 3 15 O ring 55 56x3 53 1 36 gasket ring 25x62x10 1 16 Bearing 2 39 Screw 8 x 16 4 17 gasket ring 18x26x6 3 40 Seal holder 1 4462 3 18 Crankcase 1 41 O ring 28 3x1 78 3 19 Dipstick 1 42 Kit LP seals 3 20 Crank shaft 1 43 Thrust collar 1 4462 3 2...

Page 22: ...Salt Rejection 99 5 PH Range 2 11 Free Chlorine Tolerance less than 0 1 ppm Seawater temperature range 0 5 C to 38 C Water production 60 liters hour at 3 5 salinity 25 C and 60 bar pressure Operating time HP pump continuous duty Operating voltage of motor 12 5 25 Volt 44 22 A Operating voltage feedpump 12 5 25 Volt 1 4 0 8 A Operating time motor continuous duty up to 45 C ambient temperature ...

Page 23: ...s steel V4A high pressure fittings for self installation 8 m PVC reinforced hose for intake and discharge line All needed plastic fittings and stainless steel hose clamps 10 m PE tube 10mm for fresh water with John Guest Speedfit connection fittings 5 liter tank for preservation and cleaning Detergents Acid and Alkaline as well as Biocide for preservation junction box IP 54 with main switch and mo...

Page 24: ...be arranged precisely with the manufacturer where and how the repairs shall be conducted Generally the customer is obligated to bring the device to the registered office of the manufacturer in Hamburg In any case the manufacturer can decide whether a repair has to be conducted at the registered office of the manufacturer or at another place by an authorized partner of the manufacturer At this tech...

Page 25: ...for the international sale of goods UN CISG shall not be applicable Place of performance is Hamburg If the customer is a merchant a legal entity under public law or public law special funds the legal venue for any disputes under this warranty arrangement shall be the seat of the manufacturer The same applies if the customer does not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany or if neither res...

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