Spectra Watermakers AQUIFER 360 EXPEDITION, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
General
Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses.
Repair any leaks you find as soon as practical. Some crystal formation around the
Clark Pump blocks is normal. Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth.
If any rust appears at the Stainless Steel fittings, clean them up promptly.
Keep the inside of the case dry and salt free.
The Submersible Well Pump
The Aquifer Expedition comes with a unique submersible diaphragm pump
with an integrated seawater strainer. After each run cycle the well pump
should be fresh water flushed, cleaned and stored dry to avoid premature
damage. When the system is put into storage, remove, rinse, and dry the
pump to impede corrosion. Check frequently during operation.
The Pre - filter
Service the pre - filter on a regular basis. When the pressure drops
more than 5 psi on the gauge the filter becomes dirty. Do not leave
dirty filters in the machine during long idle periods, as biological con-
tamination could result.
To service the filter, swing the housing out of the case, open the hous-
ing using the supplied filter wrench, and discard or clean the old filter.
Clean out the housing bowl, reassemble the housing with a new 5 mi-
cron filter element. Leave dry
until next startup.
Use only Spectra approved fil-
ters or you may void your war-
ranty. The filter may be cleaned
a limited number of times by
soaking it in water in a bucket
and then letting them dry com-
pletely. Occasionally, lightly
lube the filter housing O - ring
with silicone grease.
The Clark Pump
The Clark Pump requires no routine maintenance except inspection for leaks. Tighten
any hose clamps or fittings the show signs of leakage. The high pressure fittings
threaded into the Clark Pump have O - ring seals with a straight thread. These should
never leak and should never be over tightened. If one of the tube nuts starts to leak, it
can be un - threaded, sealed with a bit of silicone grease or silicone seal, and tightened
with two wrenches very tightly.
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