Spectra Watermakers Bimini 300, Installation And Operating Manual

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Commissioning
New System Start - Up and Testing
Use this procedure when starting a new watermaker for the first time and whenever the system
contains preservative or cleaning chemicals.
Avoid running the system if the vessel is in contaminated water, such as a dirty harbor or canal.
The system should be fully run tested before leaving on an extended journey. It is preferable to
sacrifice a pre - filter by testing the system briefly in turbid water rather than waiting to get off-
shore to discover a problem or deficiency in the installation. If the location or weather prevents
proper testing refer to the section Dry Testing with an Artificial Ocean.
1. First Check That:
•
Seacock is open
•
Toggle switch on the Feed Pump
Module is in the Run Auto position
•
Domestic fresh water pressure system is
on.
2. Open pressure relief valve 1/2 turn and remove the
Green Tag and washer!
3. Turn on the power to the system and the Spectra Connect screen will display, “ Has the sys-
tem been stored with chemicals? ” Press ‘ Yes ’, to start the Purge sequence. Note: The wa-
termaker will shut down if the pressure relief valve is left closed during the Purge mode.
•
Alarm will sound
• Display will read “ Has the sys-
tem been stored with chemi-
cals? ”
•
Confirm the Pressure Relief
Valve is open
•
Press ‘ Yes ’ to start the Purge se-
quence
Warning! Damage may occur if the purge sequence is bypassed
and the membrane is pressurized with storage chemical in it.