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VENTURA TROPICAL 200 DELUXE 

INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL 

Spectra Watermakers, Inc. 

20 Mariposa Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 

Phone 415-526-2780   Fax 415-526-2787 

E-mail: [email protected] 

www.spectrawatermakers.com 

Rev 09/20/05 f: masterdoc/ventura deluxe 

 

Summary of Contents for VENTURA TROPICAL 200 DELUXE

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OWNER S MANUAL Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 E mail spectra spectrawatermakers com www spectrawatermakers com Rev 09 20...

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Page 3: ...elocation 10 Wiring Diagram 12 Feed Pump Relocation 13 Z Brane Installation 33 Page Number New Systems Start Up and Testing 14 Dry Testing 15 Normal Operation 16 Maintenance 20 Service Maintenance Lon...

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Page 5: ...nning your installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation identify the location where each module and component wi...

Page 6: ...1997 and has continu ally improved since It holds a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser It is built of modern non corrosive composites Front View Rear View Pressure relief valve Quick discon...

Page 7: ...ncoated Avoid getting dirt or debris in the system during assembly Avoid tight bends and elbows Secure piping away from moving objects and protect from chafe Fresh water flush inlet to charcoal filter...

Page 8: ...to tank DO NOT feed the product into a vent line manifold or the bottom of the tank Make sure that there is no restriction in this piping Pressure in the product tubing must never exceed 5psi 3bar at...

Page 9: ...mbly Grab Ring Install the Nut first then use the bevelled side of the Spacer to push the Grab Ring onto the tube no more than 1 2 Slip the O ring over the tube to hold the Spacer in place If the Grab...

Page 10: ...t the tubes to one of the components secure the tube runs and then trim and connect to the other component A 90 degree bend in a tube is better than a 90 degree fitting A tube when mounted should have...

Page 11: ...tight while moving the tube around to prevent binding One thread should be showing under the nut Secure the tube so it won t back out when tightening Refer to figure 3 Use 13 16 wrench to hold a stra...

Page 12: ...nd Negative wires Wire Size Guide for Ventura Tropical 20012V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm to 15 feet 4 5M 8 Gauge 10 mm to 25 feet 7 5M 6 Gauge 16mm to 35 feet 10 6M Wire...

Page 13: ...Both are friction fits with no fasteners Remove the 4 machine screws hold ing the pump to the module Feed Pump Relocation Cooling fan Heat sink With the pump on a flat surface Remove the three screws...

Page 14: ...ng valve is set to the sample position 1 First check that 2 Turn on the feed water pump Check that it is primed by inspecting the brine discharge About 1 5 gpm 6 lpm of water should be going overboard...

Page 15: ...the 5 gal lon 20 Liter container Turn your product sample valve to the sample position Route the prod uct output into the bucket 7 Restart the feed pump and fill the bucket with fresh water from the...

Page 16: ...tank 5 Run the system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your require ments for several days 6 Turn on the fresh water flush valve and close the service valve 7 Flush for 2 1...

Page 17: ...than five days perform the following storage pro cedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents bio logical growth This procedure requires de chlorinated water which...

Page 18: ...of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 180 so the intake is now coming from the bucket 6 Make sure the pressure relief val...

Page 19: ...surized 6 Turn on the feed pump until antifreeze begins to show at the brine overboard fitting then stop the pump Add more antifreeze if necessary 7 Connect the brine discharge service hose and place...

Page 20: ...a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months This filter protects the mem brane by removing chlorine fr...

Page 21: ...ution throughout the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of initial water to 120 on the main stove before mixing in the cleaner and...

Page 22: ...ne discharge service hose Open the flush valve and start the pump until you get a gallon 4L of water in the bucket 3 Turn the service valve to the service position 4 Make sure that the pressure relief...

Page 23: ...it consisting of Clark Pump seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers parts list SC...

Page 24: ...feed pressure Strainer or prefilter clogged Service prefilter and strainer Low water production Low pressure Pressure relief valve partially open Worn pump head Close valve Check flow should be 1 4 GP...

Page 25: ...the meter is a clear plastic slide off cover that covers a clear plastic allen screw Use a flat bladed screwdriver to push the cover off Holding the meter upright remove the allen screw with a allen w...

Page 26: ...y an hour or so each day will probably need to have the filters changed due to odor before they are dirty enough to restrict water flow Prefilters can be cleaned We recommend that you have three sets...

Page 27: ...for one year See OP 1 Winterizing or Pickling With Antifreeze for instructions on this procedure NOTE Do not use metasodium bisulfate the standard chemical used to store most watermakers This chemica...

Page 28: ...when buying other charcoal filters If they don t specify the percentage of chlorine removed don t use them The cheap ones may remove only 60 or 70 Also there are aftermarket filters which are very cl...

Page 29: ...rm if so equipped Plugged filters can be cleaned several times by soaking in a bucket towing behind the boat at moderate speeds or hosing them off When operated for only an hour or two a day in inland...

Page 30: ...top similar to those found on car tires This allows the internal air bladder of the accumulator to be pre charged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 65 psi 4 5 bar for best re sults Add air...

Page 31: ...through the switch If it is open you can make temporary repairs by wiring around it being careful that your new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs that push the brushes on...

Page 32: ...e of the constant arcing from cutting out each time the Clark Pump shifts For all systems except the Gulfstream the feed pump pressure switches should be set to shut off at 125 psi 8 5 bar as follows...

Page 33: ...33 Z BRANE OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 34: ...s continuous 12Vor 24V DC power to be operative The installation of the Z Brane only consists of wiring the power supply to a continuous source The Z brane power supply can tolerate voltages between 1...

Page 35: ...not only to protect the membrane but to prevent corrosion in the feed water system To achieve full effectiveness thoroughly fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel Th...

Page 36: ...d Cap FM PVB PBE Pressure Vessel End Cap FT PV EP Pressure Vessel End Ring FT PV ER 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP Part Numbers Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HWR...

Page 37: ...HBE 3 8X5 8 Pump Head Assembly W Press Switch PL PMP SFPH Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL FP PS Part Numbers Flush Valve PL VLV 3 4PVC 3 4MPTx5 8 HOSE BARB EL PL HBE 3 4X5 8 3 4 NYLON STREET EL PL MFF 1...

Page 38: ...SAMPLING VALVE PL VLV 3W1 4 1 4 TUBE X 1 4 MPT STRAIGHT FITTING PL MTS 1 4X1 4P 1 4 TUBE X 1 4 MPT EL PL MTE 1 4X1 4P PRESSURE GUAGE PL PSG 2 5L 1 4FPT X 1 4 TUBE EL PL FTE 1 4X1 4P ACCUMULATOR PL ACC...

Page 39: ...omposite cylinder and base End block A End cap Cylinder ring Stainless steel tube End block B Valve block Alternate brine out Reset button Not on all units Test port Center block High pressure out Cla...

Page 40: ...g Valve spool Spool piston End block A Piston O ring Valve bore O ring Spacer ring Valve block Brine port O ring Pilot port O rings Reversing Valve End Blocks Valve bore O ring 5 16 2 3 4 SS A H bolts...

Page 41: ...t spool O rings 4 Mount inside block Pilot valve pin Pilot spool Pin seal O rings Center block Check valve retainer Check valve poppet Feed in Check valve washer Check valve spring Check valve seat Ch...

Page 42: ...sembly End cap O ring Cylinder end cap Cylinder Ring S S compression fittings 1 2 SS tube Piston with seal Composite cylinder and base PL MTS 3 8X1 2S HP CYL SST HP CYL CCA SO HPP ECCB HP CYL EC HP CY...

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