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– MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
COD.150Z230.B.2021
EN
THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -
Schenker Italia
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4. MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION
4.1 General criteria
Before commencing the installation, it is important to carefully plan all the activities, by evaluating all of the
siting locations of the equipment. The main points to focus on are the following:
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Selecting of seawater inlet/outlet
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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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Routing of the hoses and electric cables.
CAUTION
For a correct installation of the watermaker please follow the instructions below:
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The through-hull fitting should be located in a central and low position on the hull, in the way
that air can’t be sucked in to the pump and subsequently the watermaker itself.
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The non-return valve has to be installed under 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 in respect of the waterline and as close as
possible to the seawater intake (through-hull fitting). No more that 2m away unless a positive
feed is achieved by locating the pump below the waterline.
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The watermaker unit must be positioned and arranged on an adequate support which is able
to sustain the weight (about 60 Kg).
The max permitted room temperature must not exceed
40°C
.
CAUTION
The pump group must be installed in a ventilated place, in order to facilitate the cooling of the
electric motor.
ATTENTION
The external surface of motor of the pump can reach high temperature; therefore, it is
recommended to avoid possible contacts with inflammable liquids and materials.
NOTE
Once an installation plan has been made it is recommended to make a schematic drawing of
the hydraulic and electric connections and attach them to the manual for future reference.
