11
Normal Operation From a Large Body of Water
If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the
“
New Sys-
tem Startup
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procedure.
1.
Any source of oil
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free feed water not saltier than sea water may be used. Do not use wa-
ter containing large amounts of heavy metals, such as mine tailing runoff.
2.
Place the intake strainer and screen in the feed water source and the brine discharge hose
at least 2 meters (6ft.) away from it. Connect the product tube so you are prepared to col-
lect it (let the first 5 minutes of product water run onto the ground).
3.
Open the pressure relief valve 1 full turn and start the feed pump. When there is good
flow and no bubbles in the brine discharge close the valve.
4.
After 5 minutes check the product water with your handheld salinity tester. When it is be-
low 750 ppm the water is good to drink and you may begin to fill containers.
5.
Run the system until you have filled your container or have made enough to meet your
requirements and 10 liters (3 gallons) for flushing.
6. Make a note of the feed pressure with a clean filter element and change the filter when
the pressure rises more than 5 psi (0.3 bar).
Shutting Down
1.
You will need 10 liters (3 gallons) of water in a container, which will be used to flush the
watermaker.
Use only non
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chlorinated water for flushing, product water is ideal.
2.
Place the suction hose in the flush water (see page 9) and start the feed pump.
3.
Flush until the container is empty and then stop the feed pump.
4.
Disconnect the hoses and connect the short suction hose to the brine discharge so water
does not leak into the case. Leave the lid open until the inside of the case is dry.
The system can sit for up to five days without further attention. The system should be flushed
after every use. You may notice that the system output is higher while is plugged in to AC
power, as the pump will run faster with more power.
Always ensure that the battery is fully charged after the watermaker is shut down to extend
battery life.
Aquifer Operation
Prefilter
Product (Fresh)
Water Hose
Brine Discharge
Hose
Feed water
suction Hose
Main Power Switch
Pump On/Off Switch
Pressure Gauge
Product Flow Meter
