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Table of Contents

Installation

Operation

Getting Started

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Introduction

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Feed Water Path

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Product Water Path

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Setting Up the Aquifer

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Electrical

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Page Number

New Systems Start Up and Testing

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Normal Operation

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Maintenance

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Service & Maintenance

Short Term Storage Procedures

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Introduction to Spectra Chemicals

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Long Term Storage

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Winterizing

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Membrane Cleaning

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Suggested Spares

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Troubleshooting

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Poor Water Quality

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Flow Test

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Service Bulletins

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Plastic Tube Fitting Instructions

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High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions

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Parts breakdown for Aquifer systems

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Summary of Contents for Aquifer 200 DC

Page 1: ...1 Katadyn Desalination LLC Spectra Watermakers PH 415 526 2780 FX 415 526 2787 www spectrawatermakers com Revised 09 15 20 PT SMN AQ Aquifer 200 DC Operation Manual...

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Page 3: ...l Operation 11 Maintenance 12 Service Maintenance Short Term Storage Procedures 14 Introduction to Spectra Chemicals 15 Long Term Storage 16 Winterizing 17 Membrane Cleaning 18 Suggested Spares 19 Tro...

Page 4: ...d responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Study the system layout diagram component photos and descriptions before beginning your inst...

Page 5: ...the water passes through an 80 mesh screen then a 5 micron pre filter protects the Clark pump from silt algae and abrasive particles before water goes through the membrane and is separated into pure f...

Page 6: ...ner and Screen 5 micron filter and housing Spectra Clark Pump Membrane Assembly Pressure Relief Valve Brine Outlet Aquifer 200 Feed Water Path Quick Disconnect Pressure Gauge Accumulator Feed Pump Pro...

Page 7: ...Do not plumb this hose into the bottom of a tank allow the water to fall into the top of the tank Pressure in the product tubing must never exceed 5psi 0 3bar at any time running or stopped or the mem...

Page 8: ...be used as feed water and the water will be quite clean after the system has been running for a short time SETTING UP Note When connecting the suction hose Quick Connect fittings be sure they are clea...

Page 9: ...ped with the battery fuse removed Pump Fuse For purchased Solar Power Pack models only the included Solar panel fits into the lid of the case Unfold and connected to the cables in the case The Solar P...

Page 10: ...AC power cord connect solar panel or ensure that the battery is fully charged 2 Turn on the pump and check that it is primed by inspecting the brine discharge About 1 5 gpm 6 lpm of water should be b...

Page 11: ...s and 10 liters 3 gallons for flushing 6 Make a note of the feed pressure with a clean filter element and change the filter when the pressure rises more than 5 psi 0 3 bar Shutting Down 1 You will nee...

Page 12: ...es by soaking it in water in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and ho...

Page 13: ...logged filters Low product flow is usually due to low voltage damaged feed pump or Clark Pump Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane Membrane life can be shortened by excessive cleanin...

Page 14: ...lush the watermaker Use only non 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 emp...

Page 15: ...so works very well for preventing biological growth in warm climates and is good for one year See Win terizing with Antifreeze OP 1 document on the Spectra website Note Do not use metasodium bisulfate...

Page 16: ...hs storage Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical Aquifer Storage Procedure The watermaker can be stored for periods up to six months using this procedure 1 Make or bu...

Page 17: ...t 8 Blow out or drain the product tubing as it will not contain antifreeze 9 Leave the pressure relief valve open Clean Up Remove the prefilter from its housing and replace with a clean dry filter ele...

Page 18: ...e cleaning solution throughout the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of initial water to 120 on a stove before mixing in the clea...

Page 19: ...lters Offshore Cruising Kit consisting of Clark Pump seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer Spectra Watermakers parts list SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT CHEM SC1 SC 2...

Page 20: ...path for closed valve or kink in hose Low water production High feed pressure Strainer or prefilter clogged Service prefilter and strainer Low water production Low pressure Pressure relief valve part...

Page 21: ...ent in flush water They must be of proper specification to be suitable There is no test for chlorine damage except the process of elimination of other causes DIRTY OR SCALED membranes A dirty foreign...

Page 22: ...overpressure cutout switch PL PMP SFPH is set to 125 PSI With the pump running close the brine service valve The feed pressure should rise to 125 PSI then the pump should shut off If the pump shuts o...

Page 23: ...as in the table above Compare the product flow to the total feed flow Product flow should be 7 of total flow for an Aquirer 200 and 9 5 of total flow for an Aquifer 200 If product percentage is low y...

Page 24: ...e ball and give it a few coats of wax If the o rings are damaged or the unit has been leaking install new o rings using a little silicone grease to ease assembly These are standard o rings and should...

Page 25: ...quality will drop and the system pressure will change dramatically If the pressure gauge was installed before the prefilters as pictured in this manual the pressure will increase If the pressure gaug...

Page 26: ...move only 60 or 70 Also there are aftermarket filters which are very close to but not exactly the same dimensions that will not seal properly in the housing If you skimp on the charcoal filter you ris...

Page 27: ...ter check for continuity through the switch If it is open you can make temporary repairs by wiring around it being careful that your new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs...

Page 28: ...ing from cutting out each time the Clark pump shifts For all systems except the Gulfstream the feed pump pressure switches should be set as fol lows On the very center of the switch is a small 5 64 Al...

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Page 30: ...he back of the Clark Pump have captive nuts and washers which com press the O rings without turning the entire fitting If a tube fitting leaks it can sometimes be resealed by just tightening You must...

Page 31: ...Part Numbers Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HWR 1 2FR Connector O RING SO HPP CT 3 4 16 Straight Thread O RING SO FT STF STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE ELBOW PL MTE 3 4...

Page 32: ...BRANE END CAP PL MTS 3 8X1 2B 3 8 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FIT TING ST SS PL HP 1 8 1 8 HEX PLUG NYLON FT PV 20 20 HIGH PRESSURE VESSEL Part Numbers Complete Feed Pump 12Volt EL FP 12V 24Volt EL FP 24V 3 8 NPT...

Page 33: ...URE TUBE 1 8 NPT X 1 4 HOSE BARB ELL NYLON PL ACC TK ACCUMULATOR TANK PL BSH 1 2X1 4N 1 2 X 1 4 HEX BUSHING REDUCER NYL PL PSG LP2 5 2 5 D 1 4 NPT PRESS GAUGE 0 200PSI PL FMT 10 FLOW METER 10G PL FTE...

Page 34: ...34 HP TB VEB B HP TB VB HP TB VEB A HP TB BV HP CB 10 1 2 SS Tube HP CYL SST HP CYL R HP CYL EC HP CYL CCA Not used...

Page 35: ...35 HD CPS 5 16X3 KIT HP 10VSA HP TB AR SO HPP ARP SO HPP RV HP TB BV HD CPS 5 162 75 SO HPP SP PS20 HP TB VSP VSP20 HP TB SR SO HPP VB SO HPP PLP SO HPP VP...

Page 36: ...36 Parts SO HPP PR10...

Page 37: ...37 HP CYL SST HP CYL CCA SO HPP ECCB End Cap HP CYL EC HP CYL R HP CYL PT Parts PL MTS 3 8X1 2B 3 8 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FIT TING ST SS...

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