Spectra Watermakers Aquifer AF-200-DC, Manual

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Long Term Storage Procedures
Watermakers are best run continuously. When not in use, biological growth in the membrane is the
leading cause of membrane fouling. A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environ-
ment. If the system is to be left unused for more than five days, perform the
following storage procedure. The procedure introduces a chemical com-
pound into the system that prevents biological growth. This procedure re-
quires de
- chlorinated water. Spectra SC - 1 a special storage compound, for-
mulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and compo-
sites in the Spectra pumps.
Do not use any substitute except propylene gly-
col. If you wish to use glycol for storage, follow the winterizing instructions.
SC
- 1 storage compound must be mixed at a ratio 2 gallons (8 L) of fresh wa-
ter to have the proper solution for up to six months storage.
Caution! Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or lungs with the storage chemical.
Aquifer 200/360 Storage Procedure
The watermaker can be stored for periods up to six months using this procedure.
1. Make or buy 4 gallons (16 ltrs.) of chlorine - free water and put it in a bucket.
2. Place the end of the feed hose in the bucket and the brine hose to drain.
3. Start and run the feed pump until you have one gallon (4 ltrs.) of fresh water left in the bucket.
4. Mix 1 container of SC - 1 storage compound with the water in the bucket, let it sit for one hour so it
dissolves and then place the end of the brine service
hose in the bucket.
5. Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark
Pump is OPEN (unpressurized)
by turning
1
/
2
turn counterclockwise
6. Turn on the feed pump. Circulate the storage
chemical in the system for approximately 10
minutes. Turn off the feed pump when finished.
Clean Up
•
Remove the 5 micron filter element from its
housing and put in a new filter.
•
Rinse and dry the inside of the case, being careful not to get water inside the pump motor.
•
Remove the hoses, drain them, and stow them away in the case. Insert the hose connection plugs
in the hose fittings.
For the Power Pack Solar units, the battery should be fully charged (if possible) after the watermaker is
shut down to extend battery life. Battery life is extended significantly when they are kept fully charged.
The solar controller will drain the battery over time if left connected so either disconnect the fully
charged battery or plug the charger into a 110v source for extended storage.