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The Feed Pump and Clark Pump
The feed pump and the Clark Pump require no routine maintenance except inspection for
leaks. Tighten any hose clamps or fittings that show signs of leakage. The high pressure fittings
threaded into the Clark Pump have O-ring seals with a straight thread. These should never leak
and should never be over-tightened. If one of the tube nuts starts to leak, it can be un-
threaded, sealed with a bit of silicone grease or oil, and tightened with two wrenches very
tightly. See instructions on page 15.
The Membrane
Always perform a flow test (page 52) before cleaning your membrane. Cleaning shortens the
lifespan of membranes, so only clean a membrane if you have ruled out other possibilities for
low production or poor water quality. The leading cause of fouling is biological growth that
forms when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling. Fouling from mineral scaling
can happen under certain seawater conditions, or from rust. Monitor the product salinity and
feed pressure for higher than normal readings, take environmental conditions into considera-
tion:
Cold feed water or clogged prefilters can cause high pressure.
Low product flow is usually due to low voltage, a worn feed pump, or worn Clark Pump.
Test to see if biological growth has occurred: Before running the system, remove the prefil-
ters and examine their condition. If the filter housings are full of smelly, discolored water, the
system was not properly stored. Install clean pre-filters.
Next check the membrane. Detach the brine discharge hose, attach the brine service hose, and
lead it to a bucket. Open the pressure relief valve 1/2 turn, and manually run the system for 30
seconds (metal toggle switch on feed pump module). Examine the brine water: If it is discol-
ored and smells bad, perform an SC-2 cleaning with unchlorinated water before running the
system pressurized. If the brine is fairly clean, follow the New System Startup procedure on
page 33 and run normally. Check for performance. Clean the membranes only if performance
is reduced.
See the Cleaning Procedure on page 48 for complete instructions.
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