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– MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
COD: 100M12/24.B.2021
EN
THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -
Schenker Italia
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4. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
4.1 General criteria
Before starting with the installation, it is important to carefully plan all the activities, by evaluating all the possible
solution to be adopted. The main points to focus on are the following:
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Individuate the seawater inlet
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Positioning of the main units (pump group, watermaker group, active carbon filter).
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Positioning of the thermal-magnetic circuit breaker.
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Passage of the pipes and electric cables.
CAUTION
For a correct installation of the watermaker, in order to avoid issues along the different ways
of operating condition, please follow carefully the general instruction below:
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Consider to install the through-hull fitting in a central and deep position, in the way that no air
could be aspirated.
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The non-return valve has to be installed under the seawater level and as close as possible to
the through-hull fitting, in vertical position.
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The pump must be installed as low as possible respect to the seawater level and as close as
possible to the seawater intake (through-hull fitting).
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The watermaker unit must be horizontally positioned, and arranged on an adequate support
which is able to sustain the weight (about 40 Kg).
CAUTION
The pump group must be installed in a ventilated place, in order to facilitate the cooling. In
addition to this, a place not exposed to condensation and dripping should be adopted.
ATTENTION
The external surface of motor and pump can reach high temperature; therefore, it is
recommended to avoid any contact with inflammable liquids and materials.
NOTE
Once individuate the correct installation solution, it is recommended to first make a schematic
draft of the hydraulic and electric connection, and attach them to the present manual for future
needs as first reference.
