Spectra Watermakers VENTURA 150, Installation And Operation Manual

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This revolutionary adaptation of an ancient technology effectively and safely protects the
membrane and filters on your Spectra Watermaker from biological growth. Your system will
be kept ready to operate without any additional flushing, external power sources, pickling
chemicals, or complex procedures. The controller has been specifically designed to batch
process (produce) metallic ions for system disinfection.
The process has been around for many years, however most systems produce ions on a
continuous slow basis rather than a short intermittent process. We found that the most
stable way to produce ions in a batch process is to maintain a constant current to the
electrodes and vary the voltage. By being able to boost the voltage the amount of electrode
surface area can be smaller to produce the needed ions in a brief period of time.
The Z - Ion should be energized at all times, but will only consume power when water is
running through it. Upon initial power - up the LED will flash red/green and then will turn solid
green.
Follow the instructions for Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush (for treatment with the Z
- Ion, the process is identical, only the Z - Ion will release silver and copper ions into the flush
water.)
When fresh water flows, the operation cycle begins and the LED turn off, and only quick
flashers of green and amber. The cycle will continue until either the flush cycle stops or the
adjustable timer times out (factory set for 15 minutes).
If the voltage is out of range, below 10V or above 56V, the LED will flash red every two
seconds and the unit will shut down.
Each fresh water flush with the Z - Ion will protect your watermaker for up to 30 days, after
which the process must be repeated.
After 720 cycles the service light on the front of the control box will light up, indicating that
the probes on your Z
- Ion may be wearing down, and should be tested. The service light is just
a reminder that your Z - Ion rods need to be inspected. Before resetting check that rods have
not dissolved and are not touching.
To reset the service counter, touch two magnets, at the same time, to the two red reed
switches on the Z
- Ion circuit board, labeled Switch 1 and Switch 2 on the following page.
Z - Ion Operation and Installation