FCI Watermakers MAX-Q+, User Manual & Installation Manual

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FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. 100 Maintenance & Repair
The frequency of required maintenance is dependent on the regularity of usage, the
condition of the intake water (the location of use), the length of time the system is
exposed to water, the total running time, and the manner in which the system is
installed or operated. Because of these factors, it is virtually impossible to comprise
an exact timetable for required maintenance. The following maintenance timetable
(Table 2) is an estimate of the time intervals at which maintenance may be required
on the various system components. This is based upon factual data compiled from
FCI Watermakers installations around the world. However, this schedule must
be adjusted to each individual system depending upon the variables listed.
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Table 2: Component Maintenance Intervals
Component Maintenance Required Time Interval
Continuous
Time Interval
Intermittent Duty
SEA STRAINER Inspect & Clean Screen & Housing Weekly 100 Hours
MULTI-MEDIA FILTER
(if equipped)
Back wash & Rinse When pressure drop across filter is > 15 PSI
Replace media 1 year
PRE-FILTER Replace element(s) Low Pressure
reaches 5-7 PSI
Low Pressure
reaches 5-7 PSI
LOW PRESSURE PUMP
Seals 6 weeks 1,000 hours
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
Seals 6 weeks 1,000 hours
Valves 8 weeks 1,500 hours
Oil First 50 / 500 hours 500 hours
MEMBRANE Clean element When production or salt rejection decreases by 10%
SALINITY PROBE Clean probe Annually Annually
FRESH WATER FLUSH FILTER Replace Element 3 months 3 months
DTS (if equipped) Refer to the manual provided with the DTS
PH NEUTRALIZING
CARTRIDGE
(if equipped)
Replace Element When Granules are depleted
U.V. STERILIZER
(if equipped)
Replace lamp Annually 7,000 hours
Replace quartz sleeve As needed As needed
CARBON DOCK FILL TANK
(if equipped)
Replace Carbon 25,000 gallons of flow Annually
ELECTRICAL BOX Inspect and tighten all connections 6 months 6 months