14
Short Term Storage
Fresh Water Flush
The purpose of the fresh water flush is to replace the sea water in the watermaker with fresh
water whenever the system is not operating. The watermaker will last longer and operate
better if it is always filled with fresh water between uses. If the watermaker is not used for
more than five days it should be flushed again to ensure that the water inside stays fresh and
oxygenated. In this way, the water maker can be kept ready for immediate use indefinitely.
1.
You will need 10 liters (3 gallons) of water in a container, which will be used to flush the
watermaker.
Use only non
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chlorinated water for flushing, product water is ideal.
2.
Place the suction hose in the flush water (see page 9) and start the feed pump.
3.
Flush until the container is empty and then stop the feed pump.
4.
Disconnect the hoses and connect the short suction hose to the brine discharge so water
does not leak into the case. Leave the lid open until the inside of the case is dry.
If the only fresh water available is chlorinated then a Charcoal (or Carbon) filter is required in
the filter housing. Flushing with chlorinated water will damage the membrane.
After five days, if the watermaker has not been used, re
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flush following the above procedure.
Remove the hoses, drain them, and stow them away in the case. Insert the hose connection
plugs in the hose fittings.
