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HIGH PRESSURE PUMP SYSTEM  

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

 

MALFUNCTION 

CAUSE 

REMEDY 

 

The Pressure and/or the product 
amount drops 

 

Broken valve spring 

 

Belt slippage (BML Series) 

 

Fouled inlet strainer 

 

Fouled pre-filter(s) 

 

Cavitation (Noisy operation) 
Air in system 

 

 

Replace spring 

 

Tighten or replace belt 

 

Clean strainer 

 

Replace filter cartridge(s) 

 

Check suction lines for restrictions 
Check suction lines for leaks 

Water in crankcase 

High temperature fluctuation 

 

High humidity 

 

Cracked ceramic plunger/s 

 

Replace oil 

 

Reduce oil change interval 

 

Replace ceramic plunger/s 

Noisy operation  

Worn bearings 
 

 

 
Cavitation 

Replace bearings, refill crankcase with 
recommended lubricant  
(SAE 90 gear box oil, non detergent) 

 

Check inlet lines for restrictions and/or 
proper size.  

 

Check strainer and filter(s)

 

 

 

Inability to build up pressure 

 

Discharge valve chamber has air 
trapped within it 

 

Allow more time to prime and ensure 
that there are no air suction leaks.

 

 

Rough/Pulsating operation with 
pressure drop 

Worn packing 
Inlet restriction 
 
Cavitation 

Replace packing  
Check system for restrictions or air 
leaks. 
Check inlet lines for restrictions 

 

Excessive leakage between the 
high pressure pump manifold and 
rear crankcase section 

 

Worn plunger(s) 

 

Worn packing seals 

 

Cracked plunger(s)

 

 

 

Replace plunger(s) 

 

Replace packing seals 

 

Replace plunger(s) 

 

High crankcase temperature 
(higher than 78

°

C) 

 

Wrong grade of oil 

 

Improper amount of oil in crankcase 

 

Use specified type of oil. 

 

Adjust oil level to proper amount 

 

Summary of Contents for Watermakers 200-BMS-1

Page 1: ...NUAL Pages 2 INTRODUCTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 5 STANDARD SYSTEM FEATURES OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 6 FLOW DIAGRAM 7 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONS 11 13 SYSTEM OPERATION...

Page 2: ...st products on the market The purpose of this manual is to allow you to become familiar with each component of your new ECH2O Tec Watermaker By understanding the function importance and normal operati...

Page 3: ...rated performance is tested at 26 C 80 F water temperature and 33g NaCl ltr RO MEMBRANE TYPE Standard size high rejection TFC Polyamide thin film composite spiral wound single pass reverse osmosis ele...

Page 4: ...gh pressure gauge 1 Product flow meter 25 50 100gph 1 Diverter 3 way valve 1 Breaker 10amp or 2 Breakers 10 amp with optional boost pump 6 1 Hardener pH neutralizer kit with mineral element and 2pcs 3...

Page 5: ...al cartridge stainless steel bracket 8 screws shut off valve 2 x 5 8 hose barb connectors 10ft 1 2 braided hose 4 x 1 2 hose clamps Low pressure gauge The low pressure gauge indicates when the pre fil...

Page 6: ...ermakers DATE 31 05 06 REV 3 1 DRWN MS BOOST PUMP FRESH WATER FLUSH FILTER FILTER STRAINER FILTER PUMP FILTER 5 20 PSI PSI FLOW REJECT WATER REJECT WATER OUTLET CLEANING STORAGE SOLUTION INTAKE R O ME...

Page 7: ...ld only do the electrical installation Connect the wire of the magnetic clutch to the system switch on the control panel Supply 12V DC to the switch This wire needs to be protected by a 10A fuse When...

Page 8: ...h storage valve is supplied connect the 3 4 hose fitting on the tee to the bottom intake fitting of the high pressure pump INSTALL ALL PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE ANY AIR POCKETS IN THE SYSTEM CAUTION USE A...

Page 9: ...your water tanks into the R O membrane and does not require a new fitting in your tank When using a spigot as the taste test station be sure you have no shut off valves in the product water line A han...

Page 10: ...plied nylon nipple to the standard filter housing and reconnect the reinforced vinyl hose The 5micron cartridge has to be installed as the second filter in flow direction 5MICRON PRE FILTER HOUSING WI...

Page 11: ...Switch on the boost pump optional and the electro magnetic clutch 7 Flush the air out of the system Check the brine discharge at the output location Caution Never allow any leaks in your hose or tube...

Page 12: ...ow rate of your vessel s fresh water system pump 6 Close the seawater intake valve MEMBRANE STORAGE PROCEDURE If you intend to store your watermaker for more than 7 days growth of microorganism will d...

Page 13: ...bel CAUTION Do not mix different cleaning chemicals together Do not use different cleaning chemicals together at the same time Mix the cleaning chemicals separately and use them separately Note All cl...

Page 14: ...applicable When brushes are worn out High pressure pump Change crankcase oil Change packing seals and O rings Initial change after 50 hrs Every 200 operating hours or 6 months Every 5000 hrs or 2 year...

Page 15: ...s inner wall and remove it in one fast pull 6 Inspect the end plug for hairline cracks or damages on the O rings and O ring grooves 7 Pull the membrane on the product pipe out of the pressure vessel o...

Page 16: ...recommended lubricant SAE 90 gear box oil non detergent Check inlet lines for restrictions and or proper size Check strainer and filter s Inability to build up pressure Discharge valve chamber has ai...

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Page 18: ...16B and copper gasket 16D and clean the old Locktite from the plunger bolt 16C and plunger base 16A Replace the plunger with the new one and Locktite the plunger bolt and torque to 120 inch pounds NOT...

Page 19: ...s 12A and 12B if they were removed from the crankshaft Be certain the bearings are pressed all the way onto the shaft and completely into the crankcase Replace radial shaft seal 11 bearing cover with...

Page 20: ...s Service Center The purchaser must pay any transportation or labor expenses incurred in removing and returning the product A return authorization must be obtained before any part or component is ship...

Page 21: ...nger of the Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element s fouling or drying out Therefore we can ship your system without the Membrane s This allows you to install the system at the appropriate time in your sche...

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