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

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FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. 3 FCI WATERMAKERS, INC. General
Thank you for purchasing FCI Watermakers Reverse Osmosis System. Your choice
of FCI Watermakers proves that quality, craftsmanship and performance do matter.
The system you have chosen is of the highest quality, and it is the most advanced
watermaker available today. Over 25 years of experience of engineering and extensive
lab testing has gone into the design of your watermaker. In fact many industry
standards are a result of innovations made by FCI Watermakers, including one‑touch
commands, multiple station operation, remote system control, touchscreen displays,
and automated pressure control. Each component was chosen for its ability to
withstand the marine environment and to provide a lifetime of trouble‑free operation.
Design considerations included noise, size, ease of use and simple maintenance. Its
open‑frame construction allows quick, easy inspections, and it aids in shipboard
or land‑based maintenance without having to move the system from its location.
The intent of this manual is to allow the operator to become familiar with
each component of the reverse osmosis system. By understanding the
function, importance, and normal operation of each watermaker module,
the operator can readily diagnose minor problems. When such problems
first arise, they usually require minor maintenance and the issue is easily
corrected. However, if left unattended, a problem in one component may
eventually affect the rest of the system and it could lead to further repairs.
FCI Watermakers systems use non‑proprietary membranes that are readily
available worldwide, and the systems are designed to be more tolerant of
water conditions. Your vessel travels around the world and encounters
water that varies in both salinity and particulate. FCI utilizes low RPM
components that allow full function operation in these conditions.
FCI has the most comprehensive warranty on the market. The Max•Q
+
system
is covered for one year on all non‑consumable parts. A copy of our warranty
is included in this manual. Please read and familiarize yourself with it.
Congratulations on joining an elite group of like-minded boat
and yacht owners, who value their investment and have chosen
the industry’s most reliable and advanced marine reverse
osmosis system available. A great deal of time and effort has
been put into the design and manufacture of your new FCI
Watermakers desalination system. Please take time to read
this entire manual and familiarize yourself with its operation.
It will benefit you by insuring long trouble-free operation.
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