Spectra Watermakers VENTURA 150, Installation And Operation Manual

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If the system has been pickled, stored, or contains cleaning compounds, use the New System Startup procedure.
The system should be fully run tested before you leave port. If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to
“ Testing with an Artificial Ocean. ”
THE VENTURA 200T IS DESIGNED FOR WARM WATER USE. OPERATION IN WATER BELOW 50 DEG F (10
DEG C) MAY CAUSE HIGH OPERATING PRESSURES AND INCREASED WEAR
1. Check that the thru - hull inlet is open.
2. Turn the product sample valve to the SAMPLE position.
3. Turn the yellow service valve handle on the feed pump module to RUN .
4. Start the system by pushing ‘ Start ’ and check for flow by inspecting the brine discharge and checking
for pressure on your analogue gauge. If there is no flow, open the pressure relief valve on the Clark
Pump to prime the system and bleed the air out of the feed pump.
5. After 5 minutes, check the product water with your handheld salinity tester. When it is below 750
PPM, divert the product into your tank by rotating the product sample valve handle 90 degrees.
6. Run the system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your requirements.
7. Following your water making session, perform a freshwater flush.
Freshwater Flush (You should freshwater flush your watermaker after EVERY use.)
1. Push the Freshwater Flush button on the remote panel.
2. The freshwater flush solenoid will open and feed pump will come on, allowing pressurized freshwater
to flow through the system. Pressure will drop on the gauge, which indicates that the membrane is
flooded with fresh water.
3. After a proper flush, the ppm of the brine discharge should be below 1000ppm.
You may now leave the system unattended for up to five days (30 with the Z - Ion) without further atten-
tion.
Remember that you need to run the system almost a half an hour to make enough water for a flush. You
Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush
Analogue Gauge
Panel
Remote Panel
3 - Way Product
Sampling Valve
To Sample To Tanks