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Now that you have completed installation, you are almost ready to start the watermaker for the
fi
rst
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
fl
ush tank” into a clean 5 gallon bucket.
❷
Start the generator 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
fl
owing out the Brine Dump through-hull.
►►►
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.”
❻
Take a moment to check for leaks again and verify additional
fl
ow through the system.
❼
Let the system run for 5 minutes and then increase the pressure by turning the Pressure Adjustment
Needle Valve clockwise until it reaches 700 psi.
❽
Do another quick check for leaks.
Pre
S
tart-up Checklist
□
All hose
fi
ttings are secured with hose clamps.
□
Through-hulls are open.
□
All wiring connections are secure.
□
Breaker is on.
□
Belt tension on High Pressure Pump is adjusted.
□
Verify Pressure Adjustment Needle Valve is turned counterclockwise to reduce pressure.
□
Purge Pre-
fi
lter of air by pushing and holding the red button on top of the Pre-
fi
lter 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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