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Long Term Storage Procedures
Watermakers are best run continuously. When not in use, biological growth in the membrane is
the leading cause of membrane fouling. A warm environment will cause more growth than a
cold environment. If the system is to be left unused for more than five days, perform the follow-
ing storage procedure. The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that
prevents biological growth. This procedure requires de-chlorinated water.
Spectra SC-1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy. It is for-
mulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and
composites in the Spectra pumps.
Do not use any substitute
except
propylene glycol. If you wish to use glycol for storage, follow the win-
terizing instructions. SC-1 Storage Compound must be mixed at a ratio
of 1 container to 3 gallons (12L) of fresh water to have the proper solu-
tion for up to six months storage.
Caution! Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or lungs with the storage chem-
Aquifer 150/200/360 Storage Procedure
The watermaker can be stored for periods up to six months using this procedure.
1. Make or buy 4 gallons of chlorine-free water and put it in a bucket.
2. Place the end of the feed hose in the bucket and the brine hose to drain.
3. Start and run the feed pump until you have one gallon of fresh water left in the bucket.
4. Mix 1 container of SC-1 storage compound with the water in the bucket and place the end
of the brine service hose in the bucket.
5.
Make sure the pressure relief valve on the
Clark Pump is OPEN (unpressurized)
by turning
1
/
2
turn counterclockwise
6. Turn on the feed pump. Circulate the storage
chemical in the system for approximately 10
minutes. Turn off the feed pump when fin-
ished.
Clean Up
Remove the 5 micron filter element from its housing and put in a dry one.
Rinse and dry the inside of the case, being careful not to get water inside the pump motor.
Charge the battery.
Remove the hoses, drain them, and stow them away in the case. Insert the hose connec-
tion plugs in the hose fittings.
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