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SYMPTOMS
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Spectra Watermakers Farallon Troubleshooting Procedures
Error Messages
“System stalled”
(“system stalled” may alarm
when using the control panel
to run system for servicing
with the pressure relief valve
open– use manual override
switch instead)
- pressure relief valve open
- intake thru-hull closed
- airlocked system
- no signal from flow meter
- Close pressure relief valve
- Check thru-hull
- Check flow meter wiring at
control box
- Replace flow meter
“High Pressure”
- blocked brine discharge
- fouled membrane
- Check brine discharge
- Clean membrane
“Voltage Too High”
“Voltage Too Low”
- battery voltage too high or
low
- loose wires or poor
connections
- Charge batteries
- Check charging voltage
- Check power connections
“Re-starting”
- no signal from flow meter at
startup. System Air-locked
- See “system stalled”
“Check Fuse” (followed by
fuse number)
- blown fuse at circuit board
- Replace fuse (mini automotive
type ATM)
- Look for cause
“Service Prefilter”
- clogged filters
- loose or defective pressure
sensor wire
- Incorrect setting on MPC
- Install new filters
- Check sensor wiring
- Check Program setting
parameters
“Salinity High”
- high product water salinity
- chlorine damage to
membranes
- defective salinity probe or
cable
- cable disconnected
- Check for low feed pressure
- Check for leaks at high pressure
hoses
- Remove and clean probe
contacts check calibration.
- Check cable connections
- Clean membrane
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