Spectra Watermakers Farallon 1800, Installation And Operating Manual

Page 1: ...esalination LLC 2220 S McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 techsupport spectrawatermakers com www spectrawatermakers com MPC 5000 from S N 3840 Farallon 1800 2800 Insta...

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Page 3: ...tion 38 Page Number New Systems Start Up and Testing 21 Dry Testing 24 Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run 25 Adjusting the Flush Cycle 26 Automatic Store Cycle 27 Manual Operation 28 Maintenance 32 Bu...

Page 4: ...rty water see Dry testing the system After running make sure that the flush cycle operates properly The water going overboard at the end of the flush should not taste salty 1000ppm Spectra dealers are...

Page 5: ...he function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation identify the location where each module and component will be placed Ensure that there is proper clearance around the c...

Page 6: ...ll as far below the waterline and as close to center line as possible to avoid contamination and air induction The brine discharge through hull should be mounted above the waterline in or just above t...

Page 7: ...e water line to ensure that it will prime Service Inlet Module The service inlet module is mounted between the sea strainer and the boost pump It can be mounted in any orientation Be sure that once in...

Page 8: ...ep future maintenance in mind when choosing a location The membranes can be damaged at ambient temperatures over 120F 48C The Control Box can be remotely mounted if space is limited Call the factory i...

Page 9: ...the enclosure and leave room to remove all side and top panels for easy servicing The Spectra Pearson Pump Module comes complete with a mounting system Be sure to mount the Module horizontally and sec...

Page 10: ...et of the Boost Pump through to the high pressure pump inlet on the manifold From the brine discharge on the plumbing manifold to the brine discharge thru hull use supplied 5 8 19mm clear braided viny...

Page 11: ...module and the High Pressure Pump Module From the Boost Pump through the 20 micron filter inlet out to the plumbing manifold use the 3 4 inch braided hose Brine Discharge Use 5 8 braided hose from th...

Page 12: ...ned without removing the hoses or tubing Leave room on the left side for attaching tubing and accessing the pump motor and diversion valve Feed Water Inlet From boost pump Brine Discharge To above the...

Page 13: ...a tee in the water tank fill or tap a pipe thread into an inspection port in the top of the tank Do not feed the water into a manifold or bottom of the tank Make sure there is no restriction in this...

Page 14: ...or the fresh water flush system to function properly The domestic fresh water pump must be able to deliver 2 gallons per minute 7 5lpm at 25 PSI 1 5Bar Fresh water from boat s pressure water system To...

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Page 16: ...e for 5 5 Amperes Amperage ratings assume a Pf of 60 Actual measurements may vary Note If the specified circuit breaker sizes are unavailable use the next higher rating but do not exceed the specifica...

Page 17: ...should be sized for 10 Amp maximum supply and be uninterruptible to insure proper operation of the auto store feature Avoid house breaker panels that could be easily tripped Connect the DC power cabl...

Page 18: ...ard sockets marked DISPLAYS Do not substitute a different type of cable Contact the factory if you need longer or additional cables There are currently two types of display options available Liquid Cr...

Page 19: ...top The ballast wires plug into the end of the bulb in the lamp module The ballast RED wire connects to STER terminal on the MPC board and the ballast BLACK wire connects to the GND terminal If the wi...

Page 20: ...If the owner prefers to utilize the automatic shutoff feature only the tank full switch is used A jumper must be placed between the tank empty terminals Float switch 2 in place of the tank empty swit...

Page 21: ...hru hull valve is open Run Manual Run Auto Flush Manual Switches are in Run Auto Position Domestic fresh water pressure system must be on Remove foil tape from VENTED OIL CAP prior to running machine...

Page 22: ...ne 5 After the purge sequence The control will alarm with the message Close pressure relief valve Close the pressure relief valve and proceed by pressing Auto Run 6 The system is now running under pre...

Page 23: ...vary depending on feed water conditions Normal operation will see pressures between 600 and 800 psi At no time should membrane pressure exceed 900psi Filter Condition PREFILTER warns that filters are...

Page 24: ...ystem 20 minutes total purging If the Spectra Pearson Pump is cavitating during the flush cycle then there isn t enough flow to the pump See the instructions for Flush Cycle Adjustment 6 Hook up your...

Page 25: ...ton and the sequence above will start all over again For optimum performance run the system as long as possible at one time using the Auto Run feature Never let the system sit with salt water in it Ne...

Page 26: ...brine discharge salinity is within acceptable limits After setting the Flush Duration scroll to the Pump On Time menu This is set at a factory default of 360 seconds and should only be adjusted in inc...

Page 27: ...h may not operate if the valve is open The power for the system AC and DC must remain on during the auto flush mode Turning off the power will disable the auto store function and damage may occur Pres...

Page 28: ...n Always discard the product water for the first few minutes of operation The initial product water from the system may not be potable Taste the product water before sending to a tank To get a water s...

Page 29: ...ollowing storage procedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents biological growth This procedure requires de chlorinated water which can be made with the Spectra...

Page 30: ...Turn the service valve on the boost pump module 180 to the Service position so the intake is now coming from the bucket Step 5 Mix the storage chemical compound into the water in the bucket Step 6 Ma...

Page 31: ...e intake service hose to the service port of the Intake Service Module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the Intake Service Module 180 so the intake is now coming from the bucket...

Page 32: ...ne will slow down When display reaches Replace a second time the alarm sounds and the system will shut down to prevent damage To service the filters shut off the thru hull open the housings discard th...

Page 33: ...pectra Pearson Pump comes mounted on a counterclockwise rotating CAT crankcase Inspect the oil level and condition often The oil in the crankcase should be changed every 5 000 hours or when the oil ap...

Page 34: ...the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of water to 120 on the before mixing in the cleaner and circulating it into the system Per...

Page 35: ...system Step 6 OPEN THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON THE SPECTRA PEARSON PUMP Step 7 Use the Run Manual switch on the MPC control box to turn on the feed pump Circulate the storage chemical in the system f...

Page 36: ...e unit has been running be sure to calibrate the hand held salinity meter as per the manufacturer s instructions The salinity circuit can be adjusted from the display in the Salinity Cal window or fro...

Page 37: ...ning chemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housings Salinity Probe Oil Change Kit Spectra Watermakers parts list SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT CHEM SC1 SC...

Page 38: ...ther installation options are necessary Follow the high pressure hose connection instructions on the next page Carefully measure the total assembled length from fitting to fitting It is usually best t...

Page 39: ...39 Oil nipple threads and inside of hose with silicone oil or diluted soapy water DO NOT OIL HOSE COVER...

Page 40: ...rted the ferrule and nut will naturally align Refer to figure 2 Insert tube fully into the fitting it should go in 0 9 Tighten the nut finger tight while moving the tube around to prevent binding One...

Page 41: ...se or broken pump wire connection speed control overheat tanks are full AC power not turned on to system Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Improve cooling Check tanks system cannot be started...

Page 42: ...o Low battery voltage too high or low loose wires or poor connections Charge batteries Check charging voltage Check power connections Re starting no signal from flow meter at startup System Air locked...

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Page 44: ...44 Farallon 1800 Settings Farallon 2800 Settings...

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Page 46: ...rtant in preventing bio fouling If your prefilters are allowed to become a breeding ground for bacteria get smelly the contamination will spread throughout the system When we cut open a failed membran...

Page 47: ...t Run the system depressurized with the watermaker drawing water from the bucket and discharging overboard When about half the water is gone from the bucket stop the unit and let the membrane soak for...

Page 48: ...20 minutes to clear away the chemicals Normally during periods of disuse the MPC 5000 will remain powered up so that it can do the five day flush cycles and no storage solution will be present If the...

Page 49: ...but units operated for only an hour or so a day will probably need to have the filters changed due to odor before they are dirty enough to restrict water flow When operating in waters where odors are...

Page 50: ...in to make up the difference This will cause the flush water to be brackish and ineffective in preserving the watermaker At initial startup the fresh water flush system should be tested by taking a sa...

Page 51: ...roduct production and quality will drop and the system will sense plugged filters and give a SERVICE PREFILTERS alarm When operated only an hour or two a day in inland or near shore waters the trapped...

Page 52: ...membrane can only handle small amounts of chlorine for short periods without damage The chlorine will damage the bonding agent in the membrane in a very short time So if you skimp on the charcoal filt...

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