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VERSA SEA PAK 200

OWNER’S MANUAL

W.S. Darley & Company

325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca IL 60143

Phone 630-735-3538 Fax 708-345-8993

E-mail: [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for PuriFIRE VERSA SEA PAK 200

Page 1: ...1 VERSA SEA PAK 200 OWNER S MANUAL W S Darley Company 325 Spring Lake Drive Itasca IL 60143 Phone 630 735 3538 Fax 708 345 8993 E mail pumpsales darley com Www purifiresystems com Technology Partner ...

Page 2: ...g Up the Versa Sea Pak 9 Plastic Tube Fitting Instructions 10 Page Number New Systems Start Up and Testing 11 Normal Operation 12 Maintenance 18 Service Maintenance Short Term Storage Procedures 15 Long Term Storage 16 Winterizing 17 Membrane Cleaning 19 Suggested Spares 22 Service Bulletins 24 Parts breakdown for Versa Sea Pak systems 31 ...

Page 3: ... Warning W S Darley Company will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Study the system layout diagram component photos and descriptions before beginning your installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Getting Started Versa Sea Pak Shipping List Versa Sea Pak water system Submersi...

Page 4: ...ine contains whatever was separated from the product water by the membrane and nothing is retained inside the machine Feed water is filtered using a two stage process a bag filter is provided to protect the feed pump from sand and debris and then the water passes through a 5 micron pre filter to protect the hydraulic intensifier and membrane from silt algae and abrasive particles The unit may equi...

Page 5: ...n filter Hydraulic Intensifier and Membrane assembly Pressure Relief Valve Brine Outlet Versa Sea Pak Feed Plumbing Schematic Quick Disconnect Pressure Gauge Submersible pump with Float and 150 micron bag filter ...

Page 6: ...is piping Pressure in the product tubing must never exceed 5psi 0 3bar at any time running or stopped or the membrane will be permanently damaged The product water exits the membrane goes through the Salinity Monitor the Product Flow Meter and then out the Product Water Tube Back of Product Flow meter Product Water tube ...

Page 7: ... sand beach a small pit can often be dug in the sand which will fill with clean water The water flowing into the pit can be used as feed water and the water will be quite clean after the system has been running for a short time SETTING UP Note When connecting the suction hose fittings be sure they are clean and free of sand or debris so the seals on the fittings are not damaged Using the quick con...

Page 8: ... In sta ll theN u t first then use the beve lled side o f the Space r to push the G rabR ing on to the tube nom o re than 1 2 S lip theO ring over the tube to ho ld the Spacer in p lace If theG rabR ing is pushed too far tri m back the tube so abou t 1 4 o f tube ex tends past theO ring S tep 4 S tep 3 S tep 2 S tep 1 D isse m b le fitting com ponen ts B ody O ring Space r 1 2 m ax G rabR ing N u ...

Page 9: ... on the feed water pump Check that it is primed by inspecting the brine dis charge About 1 5 gpm 6 lpm of water should be flowing with a pulsation every few seconds 3 Run the system with the pressure relief valve open for 20 minutes to purge the stor age chemicals The system should have an open flow pressure on the gauge of about 20 PSI 1 2 bar 4 After 20 minutes close the pressure relief valve Th...

Page 10: ... you have filled your container or have made enough to meet your re quirements for several days 6 Monitor the feed water pressure Make a note of the feed pressure with a clean filter ele ment and change the filter if the pressure rises more than 5 psi 0 3 bar Shutting Down 1 You will need 3 gallons of water in a container which will be used to flush the salt water out of the system Use only unchlo...

Page 11: ...ses above 80 psi the dissolved solids concentration in the remaining feed water has risen too high Discard this concentrated brine and refill the tank or well The remaining concentrated feed can be pumped out by removing the brine hose from the water source and allowing the brine to be discharged into a drain Shutting Down 1 Make about 3 gallons of water into a bucket This water will be used to fl...

Page 12: ...s risen to high Discard some of this concentrated water by re moving the brine hose from the container and allowing the brine to be discharged into a drain Refill the container Shutting Down 1 Make about 3 gallons of water into a bucket This water will be used to flush the salt wa ter out of the system Use only unchlorinated water for flushing 2 Install the intake service hose and place it in the ...

Page 13: ...filter housing The Charcoal filter will remove any damaging chlorine that might be present in the flush water After every five days the system has not been used put three gallons of fresh water in a bucket Install the service hoses and the product tube Put the feed service hose in the bucket and the brine and product hoses to drain Turn on the feed pump and run the system until all the water has b...

Page 14: ...with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical Versa Sea Pak Storage Procedure The system can be stored for periods up to six months using this procedure 1 Make or buy 4 gallons of Chlorine free water and put it in a bucket 2 Install the Feed Brine service hoses Place the end of the Feed hose in the bucket and the brine hose to drain 3 Start and run the feed pump until you have one gallon of fr...

Page 15: ...me out of the brine dis charge hose 5 Stop the feed pump Connect the brine service hose to the brine outlet on the Versa Sea Pak case and place it in the bucket 6 Start the Feed pump and circulate the remaining antifreeze for a few minutes until well mixed 7 Stop the feed pump and discard any antifreeze remaining in the bucket 8 Blow out or drain the product tubing as it will not contain antifreez...

Page 16: ...ter in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease 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 hydraulic intensi fier blocks is normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth If any rust ap pears at the Stainless Steel ...

Page 17: ...ghout 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 There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline The acid cleaner Storage 3 will remove mineral scaling The alkaline cleaner Storage 2 ...

Page 18: ...t hose and place them in the bucket 4 Make sure that the pressure relief valve is OPEN un pressurized 5 Mix the cleaning chemical in the bucket 6 Start the system and circulate the chemical through the system for 20 minutes 7 Allow the system to soak for an hour or more if the chemicals are cold 8 Run the pump for another 20 minutes 9 Stop the pump replace the brine discharge hose and start the pu...

Page 19: ...ruising Kit consisting of hydraulic intensifier seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer Versa Sea Pak parts list Storage 1 CHEMICAL KIT CHEM STORAGE 1 Storage 2 CLEANER KIT CHEM STORAGE 2 Storage 3 CLEANER KIT CHEM STORAGE 3 BASIC CRUISE A KIT BCK A 5 MIC FILTER FT FTC 5 CHARCOAL FILTER FT FTC CC FEED PUMP HEAD PL PMP SFPH FILTER HOUSING O RING SO FHS 10H OFF S...

Page 20: ...d pressure Strainer or prefilter clogged Service prefilter and strainer Low water production Low pressure Pressure relief valve partially open Worn pump head Close valve Check flow should be 1 4 GPM Replace pump head Water production normal High feed pressure high amperage Cold seawater temperature Fouled membrane Normal condition Clean membrane Water production normal Lower pressure Lower amperag...

Page 21: ...r 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 allen wrench Invert the flow meter and catch 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...

Page 22: ...nly 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 next use After shutting down the unit remove the used prefilters and install ...

Page 23: ...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 hydraulic intensifier 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 Storage 2 ...

Page 24: ...e when buying other charcoal filters If they don t specify the percentage of chlorine removed don t use them The cheap ones may remove only 60 or 70 Also there are aftermarket filters which are very close to but not exactly the same dimensions that will not seal properly in the housing So if you skimp on the charcoal filter you will toast a 500 00 membrane on the first flush The other factor is th...

Page 25: ...der of the accumula tor to be pre charged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 65 psi 4 5 bar for best results Add air using a tire pump or air compressor You can experiment with the exact pres sure 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 ...

Page 26: ... 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 is 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 s...

Page 27: ...cause of the constant arcing from cutting out each time the hydraulic intensifier shifts When this happens the production will drop and an unusual noise will be heard If the switch is set too high pressure inside the membrane could exceed the maximum working pres sure destroying the membrane The feed pump pressure switches should be set to shut off at 100 psi 7 bar as follows On the very center of...

Page 28: ... around to prevent binding One thread should be showing under the nut Secure the tube so it won t back out when tightening Refer to figure 3 Use 13 16 wrench to hold a straight body fitting or a 3 4 wrench for a 90º 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 co...

Page 29: ...ER 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP Part Numbers Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HWR 1 2FR Connector O RING SO HPP CT 3 4 16 Straight Thread O RING SO FT STF STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE ELBOW PL MTE 3 4SX1 2 STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE STRAIGHT FIT TING PL MTS 3 8X1 2S Hydraulic Inentsifer KIT HP 10R PRODUCT OUTLET FITTING PL FTE 1 8X1 4P NIPPLE PL NP 1 8N ...

Page 30: ...T STAIN LESS TUBE PL MTS 3 8X1 2S 3 8 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FITTING PL HP 3 8N 3 8 GLASS FILLED BLACK NYLON PLUG EL BAT AQCG VERSA SEA PAK BATTERY CHARGER EL LT 3 8SW 3 8 SPIRAL WRAP HP CYL R CYLINDER END RING EL BAT CPI BATTERY CHARGER INLET FT PV EP MEMBRANE END PLUG PL MTS 3 8X1 2S 3 8 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FIT TING ST SS PL HP 1 8 1 8 HEX PLUG NYLON FT PV 20 20 HIGH PRESSURE VESSEL FM PVB PBE PLATE BRACKET ...

Page 31: ... 1 4 TUBE FITTING ELL NYL PL FTS 1 2X1 2 1 2 FPT X 1 4 TUBE FITTING ST EL SWT TK1 S P S T ON OFF SWITCH PL MFF 1 2X1 2 1 2 NPT X 1 2 FPT EL BOW FITTING NYL PL TEE 1 2FN 1 2 FPT TEE NYLON PL MTE 1 2X1 2P 1 2 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FIT TING ELL NYL PL NLT 1 2LP 1 2 LOW PRESSURE TUBE PL CLP 8SS 8 HOSE CLAMP PL HS 5 8VN 5 8 VINYL HOSE EL STK VTOVL VENTURA PANEL OVERLAY PL PSG LP2 5 2 5 D 1 4 NPT PRESS GAUGE 0...

Page 32: ...E 1 4X1 4P ACCUMULATOR PL ACC TK 1 2MPT X 5 8 HOSE BARB PL HBS 1 2X5 8 1 2 TEE PL TEE 1 2FN 1 2 NIPPLE PL NP 1 2N 1 4MPT X 1 4 TUBE STRAIGHT FITTING PL MTE 1 4X1 4 1 2 X 1 4 BUSHING PL BSH 1 2X1 4N Fig 2 Fig 3 Feed Pump 12Volt EL FP 12V Feed Pump 24Volt EL FP 24V 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 Pump Head Assembly W Press Switch PL PMP SFPH Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL FP PS SEA STRAINER ...

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