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

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FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. 27 Pre-Installation
COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
(continued)
HIGH PRESSURE VALVE
On standard systems, the pressure is regulated manually by a high
pressure valve. When running the system, the high pressure valve is turned
counterclockwise to lower production and clockwise to raise production
until the production matches the system's rated output. The system’s rated
output can be found on the information section of the display.
It's important to match the system's rated output for optimum
water quality and long membrane lifetime.
AUTOMATED PRESSURE CONTROL (optional)
On systems with Automated Pressure Control (APC),
the pressure is regulated automatically.
DOCKSIDE TREATMENT SYSTEM (optional)
While the practice of running dock water through standard seawater systems
has been done for some time now, the downside has always been the premature
failure of the seawater membranes due to exposure to chlorine, hot water,
hard water and various other contaminates that can foul a membrane. The
Dockside Treatment System (DTS) allows a boater to run dock water through
the watermaker without the risk of damaging the seawater membranes installed
on the watermaker. The V4 Control System of the Max•Q
+
is set up to work
with the DTS, should you ever upgrade with the optional accessory.