Spectra Watermakers Aquifer AF-200-DC, Manual

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Warning! Your watermaker shipped from the factory with a non - toxic potable water system
preservative. Damage may occur if this preservative is not flushed out and the membrane is
pressurized with preservative in it.
DO NOT OPERATE the Aquifer system if the feed water could contain oil.
1. First:
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You will need at least 50 gallons (200 liters) of salt, brackish, or fresh water. If the water
has been chlorinated or chemically treated, replace the 5 micron filter with a Spectra
Watermakers Charcoal Filter element during the flush.
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Install the feed , brine, and product Hoses. Place the strainer end of the Feed Water Hose
into the feed water source far enough below the surface to prevent air from being pulled
in. Place the end of the brine hose so that the brine does not mix directly back in with
the feed water.
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Install the product hose and place the end of it so that any product will be discarded
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Ensure that the pressure relief valve is open 1/2 turn.
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Connect to a DC power source, the solar panel or plug into AC source or depending on
which unit you have
2. Turn on the feed water pump. Check that it is primed by inspecting the brine discharge. About 1.5
gpm (6 lpm) of water should be being discharged with a pulsation every few seconds.
3. Run the system without pressure for 20 minutes to purge the storage chemicals, or at least an
hour if stored with propylene glycol . The system should have an open flow pressure on the gauge of
about 20 PSI (1.2 bar). Note that water may drip from the product tube.
4. Close the pressure relief valve and the pressure will increase. After several minutes, water should
begin to flow out of the product water tube.
5. Allow the system to run for 5 - 10 minutes to purge the product water of preservative, and then test
the product with your handheld salinity tester. When the product is below 750 PPM it is considered
potable and may be diverted to the water container for human consumption.
Aquifer New System Start - Up and Testing
Open 1/2 Turn and Purge Preservative! Remove Tag and Washer!