ElectroMaax AQUAMAAX MODULAR SERIES Installation, Operation & Maintanance Instructions Download

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QUA

AAX

ODULAR

ERIES

ATERMAKER

Installation, Operation &

Maintenance Manual

ElectroMaax

6391 Walmore Road

Niagara Falls, New York, 14304 USA

Toll Free: 1-866-945-8801

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Page 1: ...RIES WATERMAKER Installation Operation Maintenance Manual ElectroMaax 6391 Walmore Road Niagara Falls New York 14304 USA Toll Free 1 866 945 8801 Fax 1 905 945 8802 On the Web www electromaax com Email sales electromaax com ...

Page 2: ...essure Ratings 9 Tubing Cutter 9 Figure 4 Tubing Cutter 9 AquaMaax Specifications 10 Production Rate 10 Product Water Total Dissolved Solids TDS range 10 RO Membrane 10 Electrical Power Requirements for AC and DC Models 11 High Pressure Sea Water Pump AC Model 11 Electric Motor AC Model 11 Electric Motor DC Model 11 Sea Water 12 VDC Boost Pump 12 High Pressure RO Membrane housings 12 Pre filter an...

Page 3: ... Diagram 24 Figure 14 DC Motor Boost Pump Wiring Installation Diagram 25 Figure 15 DC Motor Electrical System Schematic 26 Figure 16 Engine Driven Electrical System Schematic 27 Initial AquaMaax Commissioning Procedure 28 Normal Operation Procedure 30 Normal Shut down Procedure 30 Freshwater flush Procedure 31 Membrane Cleaning Procedures 32 Pickling and preparing for Long Term Storage 34 Return U...

Page 4: ...rts and assembly methods ElectroMaax is proud to offer the best warranty in the watermaker business The AquaMaax is guaranteed to be free of manufacturer defects and to perform within the stated specification for a period of three years 36 months from the date of shipment In the event of a defective component or failure during the term of the warranty ElectroMaax will inspect the defective part an...

Page 5: ...ter in the manual however due to their importance it is worth giving the following items extra attention CAUTION NEVER ALLOW CHLORINATED WATER TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE RO MEMBRANES OXIDANTS SUCH AS CHLORINE AND OR BLEACH WATER WILL PERMANENTLY DESTROY THE RO MEMBRANE NEVER RUN THE AQUAMAAX IN OILY WATER AS OIL WILL PERMANENTLY DESTROY THE RO MEMBRANE WARNING NEVER RUN THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP DRY...

Page 6: ...NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE SUPPLIED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN PLACE OR WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE LINES NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED CAUTION WHILE PERFORMING A SYSTEM FRESHWATER RINSE BE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE IS IN THE COMPLETELY OPEN POSITION WHICH CAN BE VERIFIED BY TURNING THE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE COUNTERCLOCKWISE UNTIL IT PHYSICALLY STOPS...

Page 7: ...ocking Clip Tubing Installation The locking clip is installed as shown in the middle photo The locking clip goes between the fitting body and collet retaining ring The tubing is then pushed into the fitting until the tubing seats into the internal stop of the fitting The tubing cannot be pulled out while the locking clip is in place RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE It is recommended that tubing installatio...

Page 8: ...scharge from the panels Pressure Regulating Valve Blue tubing is used for the fresh water product discharge from the RO membrane assembly which is connected to the inlet of the flow meter on the system control panel The three way Product Water Selector valve on the control panel has two outlets The outlet marked Water Tank uses blue tubing is plumbed to the ship s fresh water drinking tank Additio...

Page 9: ...Maax system This cutter allows the tubing to be cut squarely to allow for a leak free seal on every Push to Connect fitting The following photos show the correct placement of the tubing into the tubing cutter The cutter has a hinge on one end and once the tubing is placed in the cradle the ends are squeezed together to cut the tubing Figure 4 Tubing Cutter ...

Page 10: ...ssolved solids in water may affect its taste The palatability of drinking water has been rated by panels of asters in relation to its TDS level as follows excellent less than 300 mg liter good between 300 and 600 mg liter fair between 600 and 900 mg liter poor between 900 and 1200 mg liter unacceptable greater than 1200 mg liter Water with extremely low concentrations of TDS may also be unacceptab...

Page 11: ...essure 1500 psi Maximum water temperature 140 F Operating RPM 1750 RPM Pump Dimensions 9 x 7 5 x 6 0 Crankcase Oil Capacity 12 0 oz 35L Relief Valve Preset to crack at 950 psi Electric Motor AC Model TEFC sealed motor mechanically coupled to the high pressure pump Hz 60 50 RPM 1725 1450 Volts dual 115 VAC 208 230 HP KW 1 2 5 0 8 2 2 Max amp 115 208 230 VAC 8 4 amps 19 8 4 2 9 9amps Recommended fus...

Page 12: ...cal seal Typical Amp Draw 1 6 amps Recommended fuse size 5 amps High Pressure RO Membrane housings Filament wound fiberglass epoxy compound with non metallic wetted surfaces Max pressure 1000 psi Normal operating pressure 850 psi Pre filter and Backwash Filter housings Industry standard 10 inch clear plastic filter housings Accepting 9 75 by 2 5 filter elements ...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 5 Process Flow Diagram ...

Page 14: ...VAC AND 12 VDC SYSTEMS The boost pump requires up to a 12 VDC 5AMP fuse or breaker The AC high pressure pump motor requires up to a single pole 30 amp breaker or fuse if wired for low voltage or a two pole 15 amp breaker if wired high voltage 12V DC high pressure motors require a 50AMP breaker or fuse BOTH LEGS OF THE MOTOR IF WIRED FOR HIGH VOLTAGE MUST BE CIRCUIT PROTECTED DO NOT USE FUSES WHEN ...

Page 15: ...tions All of the modules have these push connectors already mounted on the various inlet and outlet water connections A tubing cutter and tubing removal tool are included along with locking clips Figure 6 Pump and AC Motor High Pressure Pump and Motor Assembly The pump and motor assembly needs to be mounted on a horizontal platform that can properly support the unit s weight and provide for a secu...

Page 16: ...HIPPING PLUG ON TOP OF PUMP AND REPLACE WITH SUPPLIED VENTED BREATHER PLUG FAILURE TO REMOVE PLUG COULD DAMAGE PUMP The current draw of the motor is 8 4 19 8 Amps at 115 VAC and an appropriate sized breaker must to be installed If the motor is wired for high voltage at 208 220 VAC than only use a two pole breaker Both legs of the motor if wired for high voltage must be circuit protected The motor ...

Page 17: ...17 Dual RO Pressure Vessels Membranes with Control Panel Setup Figure 7 End View of Dual Membrane Assembly ...

Page 18: ...18 Control Panel Figure 8 Control Panel Front View ...

Page 19: ...19 Control Panel Backside Figure 9 Control Panel Back View ...

Page 20: ...ded in each corner to affix the panel to a wall The flow meter must be in the vertical position to read accurately the water flow produced by the membrane Give consideration to the different water lines that will be going to and from the remote panel and the RO Pressure Vessels which are the 1 High pressure sea water inlet coming from the high pressure pump 2 Brine seawater reject which will be ro...

Page 21: ...21 Pre filter Assembly Figure10 Pre filter Assembly20 micron 5Micron ...

Page 22: ... filter assembly can be mounted above or below the waterline Keep in mind that access will be needed to the filter assemblies for changing the pre filter elements periodically when they become fouled by particulate matter in the incoming sea water The pre filter assembly is designed to be mounted vertically using the included mounting bracket Be sure to leave enough room below the assembly to allo...

Page 23: ... element replacement which is approximately 3 inches The control valves mounted on the assembly will need to be accessed each time the watermaker is in operation to perform the system freshwater flush and for pickling the watermaker for longer term storage The valving and cleaning assembly as shown above has the two three way valves in the normal operating configuration The inlet and outlet connec...

Page 24: ...24 Figure 13 115 VAC Motor Wiring Installation Diagram ...

Page 25: ...25 Figure 14 DC Motor Boost Pump Wiring Installation Diagram ...

Page 26: ...26 Figure 15 DC Motor Electrical System Schematic ...

Page 27: ...27 Figure 16 Engine Driven Electrical System Schematic ...

Page 28: ... the Sea Water line exiting the pre filter assembly This valve should be opened to help purge the air from the pre filters during initial start up or following a filter element change When the air is purged close the valve 5 Continue running the boost pump until water is observed exiting the brine discharge and the air bubbles have been forced out of the pre filter assembly This may take several m...

Page 29: ...l in the high pressure pump is at the appropriate level in the sight glass 6 Turn ON the sea water boost pump and let it run for one minute or until no noticeable bubbles exist in the pre filter assembly and verify that sea water is exiting the brine discharge 7 Turn on the high pressure pump and let it run for five minutes to ensure that any air bubbles have been flushed from the system 8 Slowly ...

Page 30: ...t in use the Product Water Selector 3 way valve should always be kept in the Water sample position 2 Lower the system operating pressure by turning the Pressure Regulating valve counterclockwise until the valve is completely opened 3 Turn off the high pressure pump 4 Turn off the boost pump 5 Turn the Inlet Water Selector 3 way valve located on the charcoal filter assembly to the fresh water flush...

Page 31: ...erobic biological organisms If your system has this unmistakable rotten egg smell don t panic it s just time for a system sanitizing which is explained in the next section on Pickling and preparing the AquaMaax for longer term storage 1 Verify that the Product Water Selector 3 way valve is in the Water sample position which is where is should always be kept when the AquaMaax is not in use 2 Turn t...

Page 32: ...d and the cartridge is inserted keeping the user from having to handle the chemical reagents The following steps outline the cleaning procedure utilizing the scale and organics cleaning cartridges available from ElectroMaax CAUTION THE MEMBRANE CLEANING PROCESS UTILIZED ACIDS AND BASES AND PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN AT ALL TIME WHEN HANDLING THE CLEANING CARTRIDGES AND BRI...

Page 33: ...G CHEMICALS TO ENTER YOUR SHIPS FRESH WATER TANKS 12 Remove the spent cleaning cartridge from the 5 micron pre filter housing and replace it with a new 5 micron filter element or if necessary proceed to inserting an organics cleaning cartridge 13 Verify that the Product Water Selector 3 way valve is in the Water sample position 14 Turn the Inlet Water Selector 3 way valve from the middle Off posit...

Page 34: ...rtridge from the pre filter housing and re secure the filter housing with NO filter cartridge in the housing 12 The R O unit is now preserved pickled and may be left unattended with no additional operation or flushing for a recommended duration Return Unit to Normal Operation 1 Place a new 5 micron filter in the pre filter housing 2 Turn brine 3 way valve to the normal position discharge overboard...

Page 35: ... near the operating panel Connect the wires from the Auto Flush as follows the red positive and either of the black wires negative will be connected to the boats fresh water pressure pump power circuit 12 volt source Both black wires are common zero volts The gray and a black wire will be connected to either red wire from the solenoid on the charcoal filter See electrical drawing provided on page ...

Page 36: ...ot to lose the o ring from the top of the filter housing You must flush the system as above every time you use your water maker You are done until the next time to make water Shutting the system down with auto flush system for Extended Period With the auto flush controller the boat s pressurized fresh water system must be left on at all times 1 Instructions same as Step 1 above 2 If leaving the bo...

Page 37: ...37 Auto Flush Wiring Connections ...

Page 38: ...38 Notes for your convenience ...

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