Spectra Watermakers Catalina 340 Z, Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation Basics
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Read the directions!
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Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs.
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Use heavy gauge wire.
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Install feed pump module as low as possible.
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Boost pump module must be installed below the waterline.
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Use a dedicated thru-hull with scoop-type strainer.
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Do not mount components over electrical devices.
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Avoid getting dirt or debris into the piping or hoses during
assembly. A small bit of debris can stop the system!
Thru-hull Location: The system must be connected to a dedicated 3/4” to 1” forward-facing
scoop-type intake thru-hull and seacock.
Install the thru-hull intake as far below the waterline and as close to centerline as possible to
avoid contamination and air entering the system. Do not install the intake close to, or down-
stream of, a head discharge, behind the keel, stabilizer fins, or other underwater fixtures.
Thru-hulls in the bow area are susceptible to air intake in rough conditions. Sharing a thru-hull
can introduce unforeseen problems such as intermittent flow restrictions, air bubbles, contami-
nants, and will void the warranty. For racing boats and high speed boats traveling above 15
knots, a retractable snorkel-type thru-hull fitting is preferred because it picks up water away
from the hull.
The brine discharge thru-hull should be mounted above the waterline, along or just above the
boot stripe, to minimize water lift and back pressure.
Double clamp all hose connections below the waterline.
Avoid restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru-hull to the
feed pump module.
Secure the piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches. Prevent chafe on
the tubing as required. Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of opera-
tion.
Pipe Fitting Instructions: To seal plastic-to-plastic fittings, wrap 6 to 8 layers of Teflon tape over
their threads. Hold the fitting in your left hand and tightly wrap the threads clockwise. For
smoother assembly, do not tape the first (starting) threads.
Wiring
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Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired
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Perform wiring to UL, ABYC, CE or applicable standards
Seawater Flow
Thru-hull
Not Supplied
.