Initial System Start-up
Now that you have completed installation, you are almost ready to start the watermaker for the first
time.
❶ Starting with the Seawater valve in the “Seawater Intake” position and the Fresh Water valve in the
“To Flush Tank” position, place the hose labeled “To flush tank” into a clean 5 gallon bucket.
❷ Start the engine and bring it to operating temperature and RPM.
❸ Turn on the Seawater Lift Pump using the switch on the Control Panel labeled “Seawater Lift Pump.”
❹ Verify water is flowing out the Brine Dump through-hull.
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Take a moment to check for leaks.
❺ Turn on the High Pressure Pump using the switch on the Control Panel labeled “H.P. Clutch.”
Pre Start-up Checklist
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All hose fittings are secured with hose clamps.
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Through-hulls are open.
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All wiring connections are secure.
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Breaker is on.
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Belt tension on High Pressure Pump is adjusted.
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Verify Pressure Adjustment Needle Valve is turned counterclockwise to reduce pressure.
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Purge Pre-filter of air by pushing and holding the red button on top of the Pre-filter Housing
and turning on the Seawater Lift Pump. Continue to hold the button until air stops being
released; as soon as water is seen, release the button.
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WARNING: Be sure that the High Pressure Pump needle valve is turned fully counterclockwise
to the minimum PSI.
