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9.
To use the flow meter, it needs to be set up
vertically. Remove it from the centre of the RO
assembly by sliding it slightly to the right and lifting
it up as shown.
For normal seawater use, the product water flow
meter need not be used and can be left in its
horizontal position in the RO assembly.
10.
Hold the flow meter in a vertical position to read
the flow rate or place it in the stand provided in
the RO assembly.
It is very important to use the product water flow meter if you are desalinating brackish
water, or water that you suspect might be brackish. See the section
Desalinating Brackish
Water
.
Never allow water containing chlorine to enter your watermaker. That includes town or tap
water, which contains chlorine, or water from a vessel’s tanks,
which also may contain
chlorine. Chlorine damages RO membranes.
Never run the unit dry. It will damage the pumps.
Setup - Installed
1.
Ensure that the intake 3 way valve is turned to ‘sea water intake’ position. Ensure that any
other valves in the intake plumbing are open and that the strainer is free of blockage.
2.
Ensure that the brine output is free from blockage.
3.
Ensure that the product water output is directed to ‘test’ and not to a water tank.
4.
Set the pressure control valve to fully open position (anti-clockwise).
