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Aquifer Expedition Operation
Normal operation
If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the
“
New System Startup
”
procedure.
1.
Connect all the hoses per the color codes; blue is for the feed pumps and red for the dis-
charge. The green hoses are connected for storage or shipping.
2.
Check to see that intake screen submersible pump is completely submerged in the
source water. If using the float it may be helpful to place a rock on the hose to keep the
pump in place.
3.
Set up the product tubing so that the product is being discarded and it can be sampled.
4.
Open the pressure relief valve, plug in the well pumps, turn them on with the selector
switch on the power supply and check for flow by inspecting the brine discharge or
checking for pressure on your pressure gauge.
5.
When there is flow from the discharge tighten the pressure relief valve and check the
product water quality. When it is below 750 ppm, you may divert it into your container.
6.
Run the system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your re-
quirements plus 5 gallons for flushing the system.
7.
Make about 5 gallons of water one of the waterproof bags or a bucket to be used to flush
the salt water out of the watermaker.
Use only unchlorinated water for flushing.
8.
Place the submersible pump it in the bucket upside down so the screen pick
-
up is as low
as possible and start the pump.
9.
Flush until the pumps start to suck air and then stop the pumps.
10.
Store the hoses inside the case and connect them together so no water drips in the
case. Ideally allow the inside of the case to dry completely before storing.
You may now leave the system unattended for up to five days without further attention
We recommend operating the system for longer periods to conserve flush water. Remem-
ber that you need to run the system almost a half an hour to make the flushing water.
Do not allow the submersible well pump to sit covered in salt water, it will corrode and dam-
age the pump. Be sure to rinse it with fresh water after every use, cleaning the mesh strain-
er in the process. Storing everything clean and dry is always best.
Submersible
Well Pump
Intake Screen and water inlet
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