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1. 14 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly 17 bo INIM UN 19 MPC Tank Switch Wiring and 0 0 22 2 2 0 202 02002 27 Checking the Elus 34 Membrane Pressure Vessel RelOCatlO 49 E 61 Operation New systems Start Op and Testini __ _ V 30 D 33 Normal Start Up Usine the AUtO RUE 33 Automatic Fresh Water Flush ahas 36 M 21 37 ETT TED DT DOE Em 42 Service amp Maintenance Long Term Storace Procedulte8 csi obit nodis etes tones 38 VY UCT AN PEE 41 42 RIS D LU LIU 43 Salanity Probe vented 45 Mare Pump Replacetme HE uoi 46
2. ree a een 48 Newport Troubleshooting Procedures Service 50 Parts breakdown for all Newport 5 8 6 n 64 Part 2 MPC 5000 MK1 Controls Operation Guide Single Run Speed 0 0 0 0 0 70 04 5 from the Gisplay ice ise ode du NOU USD DEREN 13 Tank Switch Operation and Installation 0 0 0 47 7 7722 4 4 16 Procramimine trom a Compile Eeer 16 Software TInstallallOn sd casas ee usto puta 17 SOL Wares Ort Sel ode 18 DOW dre Feats item d E LUE 22 eL 25 Salinity Probe 26 Detailed Controls Datd suceder orate o Een 28 Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in shipment Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the compo nents listed Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts The small installation parts are listed on the cellophane bags pick l
3. Un E IPTE I I80 99 0 Sli M d gt 09905 3d 29 New System Start Up and Testing Use this procedure when starting a new watermaker for the first time and whenever the system contains Preservative or cleaning compounds Avoid running the system if the vessel 18 in contaminated water such as in a harbor or canal The system should be fully run tested before leaving port It 15 preferable to sacrifice a filter by running the system in turbid water rather than waiting to get offshore to discover a problem or deficiency in the installation If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to the sec tion Dry Testing Warning Damage may occur if the purge sequence is bypassed and the membrane 15 pressurized with storage chemical in it 1 First Check That Thru hull valve is open Run Manual Run Auto Flush Manual Switch in Run Auto Position Domestic fresh water pressure system must be on 2 Open pressure relief valve 1 2 turn 3 Power up the system to enter Purge Mode Note The watermaker will not run with the pressure relief valve open unless it is in Purge Mode Instead it will restart twice and alarm System Stalled 29 Alarm will sound Display will read Open Pressure Relief Now Insure that it is open Push the Alarm Display button to silence alarm 4 Press Auto Run Button
4. apges gp 12 pou Installation Basics Thruhull Not Supplied Read the directions Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs Use heavy gauge wire nstall feed pump as low as possible Use a dedicated thruhull with scoop type strainer Flow Thru hulls It is mandatory that a dedicated 3 4 to 1 forward facing scoop type intake thru hull and seacock be installed Install the intake for the system close to the middle and as far below the water line as possible Thru hulls in the bow area are susceptible to air intake in rough condi tions Sharing a thru hull with another system is not acceptable and will void the warranty Sharing a thru hull can introduce unforeseen problems such as intermittent flow restriction air bubbles and contaminates For racing boats and high speed power boats above 15 knots a retractable snorkeltype thru hull fitting is preferred to be able to pick up water away from the hull Do not install the intake close to or downstream of a head discharge Install 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 the boot stripe to minimize water lift Double clamp all hose connections below the waterline Pipe Fitting Instruction Plastic to plastic fittings should have
5. DO NOT DISCONNECT OR SPLICE ANY OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING Contact the factory if modifications are required Pump Module Part Numbers EL MTR SPCAC110 3 4 SPEED CONTROLLER 110 EL MTR SPCAC220 3 4 SPEED CONTROLLER AC 220 EL TM 30A4 TERMINAL BLOCK 30A 4 CIRCUITS FM NPC TC TOP COVER N P CHASSIS EL BKR 15ADP 220VAC EL BKR 20ADP 110VAC EL BKR 32ADP 24 V DC EL SWT TGS SPST TOGGLE SWITCH SP ST EL SWT TGSDPDT TOGGLE SWITCH DP DT t o lt FM NPC ACB FM NPC ACC FRONT COVER N P CHASSIS NEWPORT AC BOX NEWPORT AC BOX COVER For more information on the AC Tech drives please go to the technical section of our web site and download the Installation and Operation manual for SCL and SCM series drives 65 Pump Module Parts cont EL MTR 3 4AC220 3 4 SUB NP MNFC HP 240 VAC 3 PHASE 56C MOTOR NEWPORT INTAKE MANIFOLD EL MTR 3 4D24 3 4 HP MOTOR 24V PL HBE 1 2X3 4 1 2 MPT X 3 4 HOSE BARB PL PMP PCA ELBOW MOTOR COUPLING AND ADAPTOR EL SWT VC VACUUM SWITCH PL PMP VBC V BAND CLAMP FOR PL HS 3 4SH ROTARY VANE PUMP 3 4 REINFORCE SUCTION HOSE PL MTE 1 2X1 2S 1 2 X 1 2 TUBE FITT ELL PL NLT 1 2HP 1 2 HIGH 59 PRESSURE TUBE DAYCO PL HBE 1 2X3 4 1 2 X 3 4 HOSE BARB pi pMP 240250 PL CLP 10SS ELBOW ROTARY VANE PUMP 240 250 10 CLAMP HSE 3 4 1 316 AUST PL PMP 240MAG5 MAG5 FEED PUMP PL MTE 7 8SX1 2 1 2
6. Check for low feed pressure Check for leaks at high pressure hoses Remove and clean probe con tacts check calibration Check cable connections Clean membrane 51 Operation and Repair Bulletins The following documents are sections of our complete service bulletin set These are available on our website Spectratermakers com MB 2 MEMBRANE CARE Membrane life is affected by a large number of factors and 1s somewhat unpredictable A big commercial plant running 24 7 will get 10 to 12 years out of a set of membranes But they do all kinds of fancy chemical injections and never shut the thing off Most cruisers are lucky to get five or six years out of one You hear of the eight or ten year old membrane now and then The biggest killers of membranes are lack of use chlorine damage and improper storage Don t let membranes sit around with sea water or stale fresh water in them Biological growth will occur in the membrane Here at the factory we frequently get back membranes for inspection that reek of hydrogen sulfide rotten eggs This odor is produce by anaerobic bacteria that live in an unused membrane feeding on whatever animal or vegetable matter 1s trapped in it from the plankton that gets through the system Membranes badly fouled in this way can seldom be saved These bacteria are always present but are inhibited by the oxygen in sea water while the unit is in frequent use by scheduled fresh water flushes or by pickling Kee
7. Flush Auto to turn on the feed pump Circulate the storage chemical in the system for approxi mately 10 minutes Set both switches to Auto when fin ished Clean Up 27 rg 27 Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark pump brine discharge and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point if you choose to pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket 1s empty Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose Turn off the power to the system and the MPC control LEAVE THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPEN 30 jouop 1 0 4916 AMEN 908 01 e npour 10 196 0 950 21 192 tp 996 Sng TOS 4916 Fam yoyonq 01 Surpeo osoq 198 I I pue asieyosip SNOWY 37 996 AERE uodo SI 19II9I ounssoud 9115 IJEN 9 4916 01 101 YMG uni dund ojeAno 01 YMS 0I91954C 45 enue sn n as L 4916 YIM Jayonq C days V5 I oin y 55910 usui o 9016 5944 sey 181 15 1 Aerdsrp 90006 2dIN u
8. WATERMADHINES NEWPORT 700 amp 1000 INSTALLATION amp OWNER S MANUAL Part 1 Installation Operation Maintenance Rd Programming and Controls Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 E mail spectra spectrawatermakers com www spectrawatermakers com 7 DEC 2006 MPC 5000 Thank you for your purchase of a Spectra Newport system Properly installed it will provide years of trouble free service Please pay attention to the installation instructions and the sys tem layout Like any piece of mechanical equipment the system will require inspection and service from time to time Do not place the components in inaccessible areas that will pre vent proper maintenance If you are having a dealer install the system for you review the location of the components to make sure that the installation will meet your approval upon completion A Newport Installation Quick Start Important Details for Installer The system must have a dedicated sea water inlet to guarantee a solid flow of water to the system The inlet should be as low in the boat as possible and with a scoop type forward facing thru hull fitting installed The Watermaker is equipped with overheat shutdown The Feed Pump module must be installed in a location where ambient temperature will not exceed 120F 500 Follow the wire gauge charts in the instructions Using larger wire than
9. ish water remains in the system after the flush cycle is completed Salt remaining in the feed pump will cause rapid deterioration of the pump s seal and bearing and the nutrients found in sea water will allow rapid microbial growth in the membrane If the ship s water system is unable to provide flush water at the required flow rate or the feed pump is running too fast during the flush cycle sea water will be drawn in to make up the dif ference At initial startup the fresh water flush system should be tested by taking a sample of the brine discharge water just as the flush cycle 1s ending This water should not taste salty and should read less than 1000 ppm on a digital tds meter The flush cycle can also be tested by closing the sea cock during the flush cycle If the MPC 5000 display gives a CK SEA STRAINER alarm this means that salt water was being drawn in If this is the case the water supply should be increased if possible Otherwise the feed pump must be slowed down and the flush duration increased Instructions for adjusting the pump speed can be found in the Bulletin Section Bulletin VP 8 Instructions and software for adjusting the flush duration are in the MPC 5000 Controller sec tion under Data Sheets and Owner s Manuals 34 72 77 Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run Button Press Auto Run button once and the system will prime and run for 1 hour The display reads AUTO RUN MODE then STARTING with a 30 second prim
10. Service System and Flush Auto to turn on the feed pump Run the feed pump until you see antifreeze begin to appear in the brine overboard hose Set both switches to Auto to stop the feed pump Step6 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with the quick disconnect hose from your service kit and lead the hose to the bucket Step 7 Set the switches to Service System and Flush Auto to circulate the antifreeze for about ten minutes Clean Up Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark pump brine discharge and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point if you choose to pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket 1s empty 7 Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose Turn off the power to the system and the MPC control LEAVE THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON THE CLARK PUMP OPEN 4 Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses Repair any leaks you find as soon as practical Some crystal formation around the Clark pump blocks 15 normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth The Seawater Strainer and 50 Micron Filter 2 jd The sea water strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed A clogged strainer or 50 Micron filter will c
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12. 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in Avoid getting dirt or debris into the piping or hoses during assembly A small bit of de bris can stop the system Avoid getting teflon tape over the end of fittings that might get into the system To insure this does not happen leave the very first thread uncoated Avoid restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru hull to the main feed pump module Prevent tight bends and excessive elbows Any restrictions will hamper system performance Secure the piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on the tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of operation Wiring Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired Perform wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards Component Placement Refer to Plumbing Diagrams Strainer f _ Mount the strainer in an accessible area close to the intake through hull that can handle water spillage during service Extra care during assembly must be taken to avoid air leaks from the strainer Use the supplied Quick Block and wire tie for mounting Fresh Water Flush Module The fresh water flush module should be located between the intake Strainer and the feed pump Module and as low as possible in the vessel It should be mounted with the filter housings vertical and accessible for changing filt
13. X 7 8 TUBE FIT TING ELBOW 1055 10 HOSE CLAMP 7 85 3 4 7 8NCX3 4 HOSE BARB ELBOW EL MPC PCBDP CONTROL MODULE PCB FM NPC ACB NEWPORT AC BOX 66 FT PV UTC PL NLT 1 4LP PL MTE 3 8X3 8P U TUBE CONNECTOR 1 4 PRODUCT TUBE 3 8 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITT ELBOW PL MTS 3 8NPTX1 2S 3 8 NPTX1 2 TUBE SS FITT ST PL MTE 3 8X1 2S HIGH PRESSURE ELBOW FM PVB PB PLATE BRACKET MEMBRANE RING FM PVB PBI PLATE BRACKET INTERMEDIATE FT PV ZEP FM PVB PBE _ 7 BRANE END CAP A PLATE BRACKET END EL ZTG 1 2RD 8 X 1 2 O D ZROD FT PV ER PL FTE 1 4X1 4P MEMBRANE RING 1 4 FPTX1 4 TUBE FITTING ELL FT PV ZEPB Z BRANE END CAP B PL NLT 1 2HP 1 2 HIGH PRESSURE TUBE DAYCO EL TM 1 4PPCP 1 4 CABLE CAP STUD INSULATOR BLK FT PV UTC PL NP 1 8N U TUBE CONNECTOR 1 8 NPT NIPPLE NYLON 67 PL SLN 1 4D12VB 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 12V W O VB PL MTS 1 4X3 8P PL SLN 1 4D24VB 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITT ST 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 24V W O VB PL MTE 3 8X3 8P 3 8 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITT ELBOW PL CKV 1 4M F PL MTS 1 4X1 4P 1 4 PLASTIC CK VALVE 1 4 NPTX1 4 TUBE FITT ST M F PL MTE 3 8X3 8P 3 8 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITT ELBOW SUB NP DVM DIVERSION VALVE MANI PL NLT 3 8LP EL MPC SP SALINITY PROBE 3 8 LOW PRESS TUBE EL SSR IFM INLINE ROTO FLOW METER MPC CONTROL PANEL VFD EL MPC RMCDFD MPC CONTR
14. after the system has been pickled Purge Mode prompts the operator to open the pressure relief and then runs seawater through the system for 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 control power has been interrupted but the system 1s not filled with storage solution Purge Mode can be bypassed by tapping the two left hand buttons at the same time until the display reads PURGE MODE BYPASSED The buttons must be pushed at exactly the same time You can t hold one down and then push the other From Purge Mode By passed you can run the system in any mode 4 20 04 1 WINTERIZING OR PICKLING W ANTIFREEZE WARNING Use only propylene glycol based drinking water system antifreeze Do not use ethylene glycol based automotive antifreeze which is toxic Propylene glycol can be used instead of Spectra SC 1 storage chemical for storage in any climate up to one year following this procedure Replace the prefilters with clean ones 2 Flush the system with fresh water until the brine discharge water is below 1000 ppm until the brine discharge does not taste salty Set up the system for pickling according to the directions for your model 4 Place enough antifreeze in a bucket to fill your system This will be about two gallons for a 150 or 200 model three gallons for a 380 or 40
15. and checked for performance Clean the membranes only if performance 15 reduced Heating the water is preferable One way to do this is to find a camp stove and use a large stainless steel pot to heat the solution in The cleaning solution throughout the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of initial water to 120 on the main stove before mixing in the cleaner and circulating it into the system Periodi cally stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable sea water for purging and testing 43 MEMBRANE CLEANING PROCEDURE Note Procedures are the same for the SC 2 and SC 3 cleaners Warning The pressure relief valve on the Clark pump must be open for this procedure or membrane damage may result Maximum pressure 50 psi Spectra Cleaning Compound SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 con tainer of compound to 3 gallons I2L of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution An aver age of 4 gallons 161 is already present inside a system This water has to be figured into the mix ture You will need to use two cans of cleaner SC 2 and SC 3 are never mixed together Do not use them for storage pickling solution 2 v TR a 2 2 Step 1 Flush the system twice Push the Auto Flush button on the MPC 5000 dis play when the first flush has been completed
16. any chlorine in the fresh water flush water supply It also removes any particulate matter The charcoal filter we use removes 99 796 of the chlorine Beware when buying other charcoal filters If they don t specify the percentage of chlorine removed don t use them The cheap ones in most cases will only remove 60 or 70 Also there are aftermarket filters which are very close to but not exactly the same dimensions that will not seal properly in the housing The 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 char coal filter you will toast a 450 00 membrane on the first flush The other factor is the flow rate that the filter can handle Because the chlorine 1s deactivated by a chemical reaction with the charcoal it must remain in contact with the charcoal for sufficient period of time for the reaction to be complete The filter we use can handle 1 5 gallons 6 litres per minute flow and are good for 3000 gallons 12 000 litres at 1 5 GPM or six months whichever comes first Regardless of the flow the charcoal loses its effectiveness after six months 7 26 04 58 VP 2 ADJUSTING THE AC SPEED CONTROL WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD 120v OR 220v AC POWER WILL BE PRESENT ON THE TERMINAL BLOCKS WHILE AD JUSTMENTS ARE BEING MADE The SCM amp SCL speed controls are used to set the feed pump motor speed
17. cable to the MPC board sockets marked DISPLAYS Do not substitute a different type of cable Contact the factory if you need longer or additional cables Each remote control display panel can accommodate an external alarm buzzer to provide audible alerts in the event of a fault or at the end of certain timed cycles Use only the buzzer units supplied by Spectra Watermakers as current on the LCD buzzer terminal 15 limited to 20 mA any excessive load may damage the controller or remote display panel Connect the buzzer RED wire to the terminal marked POSITIVE connect the buzzer BLACK wire to the terminal marked NEGATIVE on the back of the remote display panel A buzzer may also be installed at the control box current limit is 150mA See CONNEC TION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES MPC 3000 REMOTE PANEL BACK SIDE This buzzer output terminal is 20mA MAX current limit DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THESE TERMINALS _ CONMECT BOARD 24 Pressure Sensors A The pressure sensors are mounted on the filter housings to monitor system pressure and differential pressure across the filters If the wire leads for the sensors must be extended you must use a minimum 18AWG 3 conductor twisted and shielded marine grade wire Make both sensor wires close to the same length Make a waterproof soldered splice connection to the new wire and seal the splice in waterproof heat shrink tubing Rotoflow Sensor The Roto
18. go through the purging mode again unless you de power the system If you do you bypass the purging mode by pushing and Auto run buttons at the same time It is best to use the auto run button which defaults to the automatic fresh water rinse If you shut down the system from the stop button then use the auto store button to effect a fresh water flush cy cle 8 Check that the system is operating within its normal parameters Compare with the chart on the next page 3l Product Flow 700 will produce 29 30 GPH 115 120 LPH 1000 will produce 33 40 GPH 155 160 LPH NOTE To toggle between GPH and Liters push and hold Alarm Disp for 5 seconds Salinity Salinity reads in parts per million Sys tem rejects water higher than 750 PPM Anything below 500 1s excellent Feedwater Pressure 700 Pressure range 150 180 PSI 10 13 BAR 1000 Pressure range 180 215 PSI 13 16 BAR Pressure will be higher with cold or high salinity feed water and lower with warm water or low salinity Filter Condition Service Prefilter alarm warns that filters are getting dirty Clean filters as soon as convenient A second Service Prefilters alarm means the filters are plugged The water maker will shut down automatically Spectra watermakers MPC 5000 programming software and the Instruction book for its use can be found on our website under Data Sheets and Owner s Manuals MPC 5000 Controller With this softw
19. gt The system will go into a start mode and the feed pump will start shortly after The system should prime within 60 90 seconds Check the strainer and the brine discharge for water flow There should be no bubbles anywhere in the intake hoses and the feed pump should sound smooth after priming If the feed pump continues to sound rough find the reason before con tinuing Inspect the system for leaks ST RGGE SOLUTIOW Note If you must stop the purge sequence for any reason the control will default back to the beginning of the purging mode to protect your system If you wish you can bypass the purge sequence and initiate a normal start Pressing both Auto Run and simultaneously anytime during the purge sequence will bypass the purge sequence and enable a normal start 5 After the purge sequence The control will alarm with the message Close pressure relief valve Close the valve and proceed by pressing Auto Run 6 The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read purging product water This mode dumps the product water overboard for ten minutes in case there is any residual chemicals in the membrane Carefully inspect for leaks over the entire system Shut down the system and repair any leaks you find 7 After the ten minute product purge the system will go into operational mode You may now start and run your system as you desire You will not have to
20. index mark as guide f No threads showing Figure 3 Insert tube 0 9 until it stops IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with 13 16 wrench when tightening Wiring 700 1000 24V DC Systems DC Systems will have Fresh water flush cable these wires have no polarity A Power inlet harness with a terminal block A 75 26 M cable with connectors for the MPC 5000 control display Clark pump module harness consisting of the Rotoflow cable salinity probe cable and the di version valve no polarity cable The MPC 5000 Control box houses the Pulse Width Modulation motor speed control and the MPC 5000 control board On the motor speed control are two switches used to set the run flush and service speeds The speed control has over temperature shutdown protection Do not install it in hot or poorly ventilated locations and allow for access to the speed control GD m px Manual Control Switches Power inlet terminal block w cover HED POSITIVE YELLOW NEGATIVE 75 26M cable with connectors for 5000 control display bor ER Clark Pump Harness Salinity probe cable Fresh water flush cable Diversion valve cable Rotoflow cable DC Speed Control w speed adjusting potentiometers MPC 5000 circuit board 19 Wiring 110 amp 220 Volt AC Versions AC Systems will Have Fresh water flush cable these wires have no polarity Two Power inlet harnesses with
21. not conducting electricity When the tank fills up and both the tank full switch and the tank empty switch have remained closed for two minutes the watermaker will shut down and flush itself The water maker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and it remains open for 2 minutes This configuration allows for com pletely automatic operation If the watermaker does not need to start up within five days it will automatically do a fresh water flush AutoFill mode can be ended by pushing the stop button or the Autoflush button If the watermaker is in Autorun mode it can be put into Autofill mode without stopping it by holding down the Autorun button If the owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up option 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 switch because the watermaker will only shut down if both sets of terminals are closed To use this mode the watermaker must be started up with the Stop start button or the Autorun button After the unit starts up then press and hold the Autorun button until the display reads Fill Mode The water maker will fill the tank and automatically enter Autoflush mode It is possible to use the autofill feature with 2 tanks A double throw electrical switch must be installed in a convenient location If only the single tank full switch
22. occurs in a week or two in cold climates but in less than one night in very warm waters like the Sea of Cortes or Red Sea These bacteria can spread throughout the watermaker and begin to grow on the membrane causing poor water quality and high feed pressures Filling the system with fresh water after every use greatly slows this process allowing the automated spectra units to operate with less frequent prefilter changes 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 Prefilters can be cleaned We recommend that you have three sets in service one in the unit one set soaking overnight in a bucket of clean fresh or salt water and one set drying for the next use After shutting down the unit remove the used prefilters and install the dry set Leave the housings full of air until the next use On non automated systems open the pressure relief when starting if there is a lot of air in the system until the air 1s cleared out through the brine overboard The filters will get just as clean when soaked in sea water but dry much faster if soaked in fresh Given gentle han dling prefilters can be reused many times Bad smelling product water 1s usually caused by bad smelling feed water but can also be caused by a fouled membrane if the membrane has been left unpickled If the unit makes smelly but not salty water after a long idle period and t
23. press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again Step 2 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with the quick disconnect hose from your service kit and lead the hose to a 5 gallon bucket Step 3 Use the manual switches on the feed pump module Set to Run Auto and Flush Manual to fill the bucket with 2 gallons of fresh unchlorinated water When the bucket has reached the desired level Set both switches to Auto Step 4 Connect the hose using the garden hose barb fitting from your service kit to the service port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 1809 so the intake is now coming from the bucket Step 5 MIx the cleaning chemical compound into the water in the bucket Heat the solution to a maximum of 120F 500 if possible for faster results Step 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is Open unpressurized Step 7 Set the switches on the pump module to Service System and Flush Auto to turn on the feed pump Circulate the chemical in the system for approxi mately 25 minutes Allow to soak for several hours or overnight if the solution is cold Run the pump occasionally to agitate the solution Set both switches to Auto when finished Step 8 Turn off the control system DC power to reset the MPC 5000 controls Replace the br
24. suction and inlet hoses will come out with it Remove the green bonding wire _ from the stud on the pump body 46 Loosen the hose clamp on the inlet hose and remove the hose from the fitting Brass Tang Using two wrenches loosen compres _ nut on the high pressure discharge fitting Remove and set aside the hose L To install the new pump Install the supplied fittings into the pump body in the exact same positions as those on the old pump using five wraps of Teflon tape The stainless steel fitting has to go in first Be careful not to cross thread the nylon hose elbow Install the suction hose and clamps and the discharge tube Tighten the stainless compression nut very tight 100 ft lbs 135N M using two wrenches Install the green bonding wire Install the pump head using the new clamp making sure the brass drive tang is in place Open the clamp fully as shown Tighten the hose clamps and upper compression fitting 47 Suggested Spares Short term cruising weekends etc We suggest a basic cruise kit Kit consists of 3 ea 50 micron 20micron and 5 micron filters and two SC 1 storage chemicals Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time Two basic cruise kits One each replacement charcoal filter One replacement feed pump head Longer than 6 months Additional filters offshore cruising kit consisting of Clark pump seals O rings tools and mem brane cleaning c
25. terminal blocks 75 26 M cable with connectors for the MPC 5000 control display Clark Pump Module harness consisting of the Rotoflow cable salinity probe cable and the diversion valve no polarity cable The MPC 5000 Control box houses the Variable Frequency motor Drive and the MPC 5000 control board The serves several functions First it allows the machine to run with al most any AC frequency Regardless of the input conditions the drive will hold a constant motor speed The motor controller output is three phase AC to the motor The control will soft starts the motor This allows the watermaker to be run on a very small generator if desired The motor control also slows the motor to the flush and service speeds The VFD has over temperature shutdown protection Do not install it in hot or poorly ventilated locations and allow for access to the VFD Manual Control Switches a AC Inlet 3 wires DC inlet 2 wires Display cable Clark Pump Harness Stroke sensor cable Salinity probe cable Diversion valve cable Flush Valve cable Variable Frequency Drive VFD AC Versions MPC 3000 Controller 20 Wiring continued Mount the main power terminals or junction box on a bulkhead adjacent to the feed pump module Make sure that this 1s a dry location well above bilge level and not subject to water spray Route the control cable through the boat to the MPC display location Be c
26. the flush module and from flush module to the pump module inlet use the supplied clear 3 4 19mm spiral suction rated hose The outlet of the filter assembly on the main module to the Clark pump assembly is under a pressure of 200 PSI 14 5 bar Use the supplied 1 2 12 7mm tubing Follow the HP tube assembly instructions p 47 From Clark pump brine discharge quick disconnect fitting use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose Route all hoses and tubes to prevent kinks and restrictions Secure piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of operation 15 Product Water tubing 700 1000 Systems Product water tubing is 3 8 9 5mm the 700 1000 models See the Parker tube fitting assembly diagram next page Product water is pre plumbed from the membrane into the electric diversion valve The diversion valve will reject product water into the overboard brine stream until good quality is measured by the MPC 5000 control Product water is then diverted into the fresh water tank You will need to route the product water from the valve into the top of the tank Install a tee in the water 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 re striction in this plumbing Product water to tank
27. the panel Locate it in an area that is easily visible and easy to manipulate the buttons Use only Spectra approved remote cable Do not connect power to the alarm buzzer terminals on the back The cable is not standard LAN cable or phone cord 13 Plumbing 700 1000 System Tubing Schematic From the Clark pump brine discharge quick connec tor to the overboard thru hull use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose Route the filter outlet tubing with a hinge loop allowing the pump module cover and filter housings to swing away for pump maintenance Note 700 1000 systems use Spectra high pres sure tubing with stainless fittings See Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly for assem bly instructions From the inlet thru hull to the flush module and from the flush module to pump module inlet use the supplied clear 3 4 19mm spiral suc tion rated hose 14 Fresh Water Flush Module Run a feed line from the domestic cold pressure water system to the 1 2 hose barb on the fresh water flush assembly This needs to be pressurized when the boat 15 unattended for the fresh water flush system to function properly The domestic fresh water pump must be able to deliver 2 5 gallons per minute at 25 PSI Connect and heat shrink the flush valve cable butt splices Fresh water from cold pressure water system To Feed pump module From Sea Strainer From the inlet thru hull to
28. when using the control panel to run system for servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead High Pressure Voltage Too High Voltage Too Low Re starting Check Fuse followed by fuse number Service Prefilter Ck Sea Strainer Salinity High Error Messages PROBABLE CAUSE pressure relief valve open intake thru hull closed airlocked system no signal from stroke sensor feed pump overheating blocked brine discharge fouled membrane battery voltage too high or low loose wires or poor connec tions no signal from stroke sensor at startup System Air locked blown fuse at circuit board clogged filters loose or defective pressure sensor wires clogged strainer dirty 50 Micron prefilter Seacock closed high product water salinity chlorine damage to mem branes defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected REMEDY Close pressure relief valve Check thru hull Verify stroke sensor fully in serted in pump Check stroke sensor wiring at control box Replace stroke sensor Improve pump module cooling Check brine discharge Clean membrane Charge batteries Check charging voltage Check power connections See remedy above for system stalled Replace fuse mini automotive type ATM Look for cause Install new filters Check sensor wiring Clean strainer screen change 50 Mic Check through hull and intake hoses
29. 0 and larger systems will take more 5 Run the system DEPRESSURIZED with the feed pump drawing from the bucket and the brine discharging overboard until the colored antifreeze solution begins to appear at the brine discharge then switch the brine discharge into the bucket and recycle the remaining solution until the glycol and water are completely mixed about ten minutes On some models you will have to shut down the unit to switch the brine discharge into the bucket 6 The product water side of the system will not contain antifreeze and should be protected from freezing by blowing or draining it dry if necessary 7 Turn off power to the system leaving the pressure relief valve open 12 turn UJ 5 25 04 54 OP 2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable by many gases including hydrogen sulfide the eas that causes rotten eggs to smell the way they do If there are bad odors in the feed water they will go through the membrane and the product water will be affected Usually the source of the odor is from the decay of planktonic creatures trapped in the sea strainer and prefilters These tiny oxygen loving creatures soon suffocate and die inside the prefilter housings when the unit is shut down Once all the available oxygen is consumed anaerobic bacteria begin to grow causing the odor If a unit being used frequently begins to make smelly water it will be the prefilters that are the source of the problem This
30. 8 operated at a duced speed on some models or is cycled on and off on other models to avoid exceeding this flow rate If the ship s water system 1s unable to provide flush water at the required flow rate sea water will be drawn 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 sample of the brine discharge water just as the flush cycle 15 ending This water should not taste salty and should read less than 1000 ppm on a digital tds meter The flush cycle can also be tested by closing the sea cock during the flush cycle If the MPC 5000 display gives a CK SEA STRAINER alarm this means that the fresh water supply is insufficient In this case it is very important to either increase the water supply or adjust the feed pump flush speed as shown in the System Startup instructions Because the pre filters trap the plankton in the feed water they can be subject to going an aerobic or starting to smell like rotten eggs as the trapped plankton decay For this reason it is advisable to always put in clean elements if the unit 1s going to be left on Auto Flush Mode In daily or regular use the fresh water flush after each shutdown will help prevent this problem but in excessively warm or fertile waters the pre filters will need regular atten tion 7 26 04 56 PREFILTERS VANE PUMP SY
31. Diversion Valve Solenoid E Y Check Valve Product water reject tube Product water tube from product manifold Rotoflow flow meter _ Quick Disconnect Fitting Salinity probe Brine Discharge Route the Brine discharge from the quick disconnect fitting to location above the waterline using the supplied 5 8 15 9MM hose 16 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure Spacer Single grab ring for 1 4 amp 3 8 tube O ring Use 2 grab rings for 1 2 tube Nut Tubing Step 1 Dissemble fitting components 7 1 2 max Step 2 Install the Nut first then use the bevelled side of the Spacer to push the Grab Ring onto the tube no more than 1 2 Slip the O ring over the tube to hold the Spacer in place If the Grab Ring is pushed too far trim back the tube so about 1 4 of tube extends past the O ring Step 3 Gently fit the tube into the body and loosely thread on the nut Be careful not to cross thread the nut 1 2 tube should not bottom out in the fitting to allow full compression of the O ring Step 4 Hand tighten the nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN DO NOT USE A WRENCH The tube should not come out if pulled by hand If it does tighten the grab ring tabs 1 4 3 8 1 2 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly 17 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Carefully fit and measu
32. OL PANEL LCD EL MPC RMCD 68 3 8 LOW PRESS TUBE 3 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITT ELL __ PL MTE 3 4X3 8P 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE FITTING ELBOW PL MTE 1 4X3 8P _ 3 4 X 3 4 HOSE 7 BARB ELBOW 3 4 3 4 3 ANPTX1 2 HOSE BARB NYL ELL PL HBE 3 4X1 2 LOW PRESSURE FILTER HOUSING FT FTH 10L GARDEN HOSE CAP PL GHF GC 3 4 MPT X 3 4 HOSE BARB ELBOW PL HBE 3 4X3 4 3 4 3 WAY VALVE PL VLV 3W3 4 FRESH WATER FLUSH MODULE BRACKET FM NPC IM 50 MICRON FILTER ELEMENT CHARCOAL FILTER FT FTC 50 FT FTC CC 3 4 NPT X 3 4 HOSE BARB ST PL HBS 3 4X3 4 3 8 NPT QUICK DISCNT COUP 5 8 QUICK DISCNT HOSE BODY BARB PL QDC BD3 8 PL QDC HB5 8 69 End block B Valve block HP T B VB End block A HP T B VEB A Composite cylinder and base Pressure relief valve HP TB BV Brine out Center block 15 NP 700 Feed in HP CB CB20 NP 1000 Stainless steel tube HP CYL SST ring Clark Pump Front View End block A LS KZ E Composite cylinder and base High pressure in Valve block End block B Alternate brine out Test port Center block High pressure out Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring Clark Pump Back view End cap 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH Bolts HD CPS 5 16X3 Relief Valve O Rin SO RV II I Annular Rings Spool Assembly Kmamav
33. STEMS Five different filters are used on these Spectra Watermakers to make sure that no damaging foreign materials enter the system There are four filters in the system to clean the feed wa ter of abrasive materials while the system is in operation and a fifth filter that prevents the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing During normal operation the feed water 1s filtered in two stages First it enters a fine mesh metal sea strainer then passes through a fifty micron pleated cellulose filter These protect the vane pump from damage due to abrasion from silt and hard shelled plankton found in the feed water After passing through the pump the feed water enters the filter housings contain ing 20 and 5 micron elements These filters remove very fine particles which could damage the Clark pump and which would shorten membrane life Cleaning schedules will vary widely depending on how and where the system is used If large amounts of feed water are run through the system in a relatively short period in bio logically fertile near shore waters the prefilters will plug up the pressure drop across the filters will rise product production and quality will drop and the system will sense plugged filters and give a service prefilters or check strainer alarm if so equipped Plugged filters can be cleaned several times by soaking in a bucket towing behind the boat at moderate speeds or hosing them off When operated only an hour or two a day
34. Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module from to Service Press auto flush one or two more times to get enough water into the bucket to properly mix your salt water Mix the salt until it goes into solution If you are using a hydrometer mix the wa ter to be 32 000 PPM Close the pressure relief valve and start the system using the Auto Run Button Run and test the system for as long as possible During the test run carefully inspect for leaks Check all of the system parameters to make sure the system 15 operating correctly Do not allow the water in the bucket to get above 120F 50C The water in the artificial ocean will begin to disappear as it becomes fresh and goes to the water tank If a longer test is needed divert the product water back into the Artificial ocean Store the system by following the Automatic Fresh Water Flush Cycle Long Term Storage Procedures or Storage and Winterizing instructions Outlet Service Port _ 1 I Artificial qQEZZZZSZEEEZZZZZZZZESZZZZZZEEEZEZA AA 33 Checking the Flush Cycle The length of time the flush cycle lasts and the speed at which the feed pump runs are preset to nominal values at the factory After the installation 1s complete the flush cycle must be checked to ensure that no salt or brack
35. alinity Calibration parameter or from the display in the Salinity Cal window Increase the calibration parameter to increase the salinity reading Conductivity calibration solutions are available from Spectra Watermakers 1f another method of calibration 1s necessary These solutions are pre made potassium chloride solutions with known salinity levels Calibration consists of inserting our probe into the solution and setting the cali bration parameter to the required value To remove the salinity probe unplug the telephone style cable from the probe Use a wrench to unscrew the probe from the diversion valve assembly Re connect the salinity probe cable and you are ready to calibrate Place the flat surface of the probe containing the two metal conduc tivity contacts into the calibration solution being careful not to get the cable or jacks wet Upon re installation it is recommended to use Teflon tape on the salinity probe threads before re installing to prevent leaks We also recommend putting some silicone grease inside the jack to prevent moisture inside the jack 45 Vane Pump Replacement Standard Pump Loosen the Compression nut on the feed wa ter inlet tube at the 20 micron filter and dis connect the tube Remove the front cover of the pump control module Leave filters attached Loosen the hose clamp at the up per end of the suction hose Loosen the V band clamp until the pump head can _ be removed The
36. are you can connect your personal computer to the serial port on the MPC 5000 circuit board to check and adjust settings such as flush duration Service Pre filter setpoint pressure sensor calibration and others 32 Dry Testing With Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water testing may be accomplished with an artificial ocean Purchase enough aquarium salts to make 5 gallons 20 liters of salt water Make sure that the domestic water system is pressurized and that there is at least 30 gallons 120 li ters of water in the tank Confirm that the Charcoal filter 1s installed in the Fresh water flush module and that the domestic water line had been installed and all valves are open l E Open Pressure Relief Valve Power up the control system Press both Auto Run and Stop to bypass the purge sequence If the motor starts press stop then press the Auto run and stop buttons again Keep trying until you get a message PURGE MODE BYPASSED Press the Auto Store button and allow the fresh water flush system to cycle through its timed operation Cycle the auto store system 5 more times to purge all of the storage chemicals out of the system Hook up your service hoses per the service diagram and photos Route them into a 5 gallon 20 Liter bucket Disconnect the product tube from the diversion valve and using another short piece of tube route the product water feed into the test bucket
37. areful not to damage the connector Plug this into the back of the display Route the Clark pump harness to the high pressure pump location Plug in the salinity sen sor cable and install the plastic boot over the connection Plug in the rotoflow meter and wa ter proof the plug with the supplied heat shrink tubing Locate the diversion valve wires and splice the remaining two conductor cables with the supplied butt splices These are heat shrink connectors so you can seal them after splicing Route the single two conductor cable to the fresh water flush module and splice the wires to the solenoid wires Heat the splice for sealing Check the wire size chart to select the proper size power feed to the main power harness DC power feeds should be uninterruptible so as not to lose the microprocessors memory during storage cycle Avoid house breaker panels that could be easily tripped DC Systems Install a 30A mp breaker at source and size the wiring for 25Amperes Provide circuit protection at the source Inadequate wiring will cause a loss system per formance DC power should be uninterruptible Note If the specified circuit breaker sizes are unavailable use the next higher rating but do not exceed the specification by more then 10 All wiring to be done to applicable ABYC Marine UL standards 2 24 volt DC System Wiring Wire length for a pair of wires is measured from source circuit breaker or fuse to contro
38. ause the MPC control to alarm Check Sea Strainer Be careful to ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the seal and element are in place before reassembly Put the screen up to a light for in spection When the system is put into storage remove rinse and reassemble dry to impede corrosion Check frequently during operation The 50 micron filter needs to be properly maintained to protect the feed pump Only use Spectra approved filters These may be cleaned several times before discarding The Prefilters 2 idi Service the prefilters as soon as possible after the first prefilter alarm sounds When the sec ond alarm sounds the system will shut down to prevent damage If cleaning and re using filter elements clean when the first segment appears on the filter condition bar graph on the LCD display To service the filters shut off the thru hull open the housings discard the old filters Clean out the housing bowls reassemble the housings with new 20 and 5 micron filter elements The 5 micron filter goes downstream from the 20 micron Leave dry until next startup Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filters may be cleaned several times with a soft brush and water in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the O rings with silicone grease Oil Water Separator Optional To install oil water Removal capability remove the supplied 20 micron filter element in the du plex filt
39. by changing ships AC 50 or 60 HZ power to another desired frequency This allows the pump to be operated to provide precisely the desired output pressure and flow in the three different modes The speed control is Spectra factory preset and should only be adjusted after contacting the factory Do not change any setting except parameter 31 run speed parameter 32 flush speed or parame ter 33 service speed If you have the AC Tech Installation and Operation Manual that ships with replacement speed controllers the parameter menu section will be marked with the Spectra Watermakers factory presets for your unit The manual is also available on website wwW Spectrawatermakers com Instructions for changing the settings are found in the Pro gramming the SCL SCM Drive section To change a speed setting run the watermaker in the mode in which you want to change the speed For example If you want to change the speed the pump runs at while making water have the unit actually making water Enter PROGRAM MODE by pushing the Mode button This will activate the password prompt The password 1s 25 Enter the password with the up and down buttons When the dis play reads 25 press Mode The display will read POI to indicate that you have entered program mode Using the up and down buttons select the desired Parameter e g P31 for setting run speed Press Mode to display the current setting The speed settings are displayed in Hertz cycles per sec
40. crew to secure the clip C Clip and retaining screw Shipping Plug C Clip groove in Anode 62 WIRING The ZBrane system is integral with the watermaker unit and only requires continuous 12Vor 24V DC power to be operative Note There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure Do not service this unit without disconnecting the power source There may be high voltage present It is recommended that the Z Brane be connected to a discreet continuous power source The power must be on during the time that the system is operation and during the time the ZBrane is used for membrane storage If the power is obtained from the MPC then the MPC must be powered up at all times during storage This may not be desirable Fuse the power at the source with a 5 amp fuse or circuit breaker Red is Positive Black is Ground Z Brane Power Harness 63 Operation During normal operation the Red LED should be on Power needs to be supplied to the Z Brane unit at all times that you wish to have the biofouling and scale protection We recom mend that your watermaker be flushed after each use not only to protect the membrane but to prevent corrosion in the feed water system To achieve full effectiveness thoroughly fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel The ZBrane may be de powered if the system 15 stored with chemicals or winterized with Glycol Power on LED High Voltage connector
41. ctivate the 5 day flush cycle The feed pump will start the flush water solenoid will open and the display will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer After 5 7 min utes the pump will stop the display will read FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL and the countdown timer will reflect the number of hours until the next flush Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 3 seconds willengagea 1 time flush The system flushes as described above but will not re flush every 5 days Dis play will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer then the default dis play when finished Pressing the Stop button will cancel the auto flush mode 36 Manual Operation In the event of a component failure resulting in a shut down due to a false alarm the failed component can be overridden using the Programming Function on the display High Pressure Service Prefilter System Stalled airlock and Salinity Probe Failed can be defeated The other safety shutdowns will still be activated The pressure sensors and salinity probe can also be calibrated from the display Complete instructions are found in Part 2 of this manual under Programming from the Display Be absolutely certain that the alarm is in error before defeat ing the automatic controls a d 2 17 o ig 2 2 In the event of complete MPC control failure the system may be operated manually by using the manual run switch on the MPC control box and bypas
42. e Speed switch is labeled S2 and is located near the upper right corner of the board The Decrease Speed switch is labeled 53 and is located to the right of the six cylindrical capacitors Each time a small magnet 15 placed near the switch while the pump is running a signal will be sent to the controller changing the selected speed setting and the pump will speed up or slow down slightly SETTING FLUSH SPEED Flush speed should be set to run the pump slowly enough that the vessels fresh water system can supply a sufficient flow of water through the charcoal filter so that no sea water is drawn in during the flush cycle The maximum flow through the Charcoal filter is 1 5 gpm 6lpm so at flush speed the pump must discharge less than this amount Flush speed can be checked by closing the sea cock during the flush cycle If the system shuts down on the Check Sea Strainer alarm the feed pump is running too fast and drawing sea water into the system to make up the difference SETTING RUN SPEED Run Speed should be adjusted so that the Watermaker produces the specified amount of product flow at the specified power consumption and nominal feed pres sure Since feed pressure and power consumption vary with sea temperature and salinity it may be desirable to adjust the Run Speed to optimize the pressure or power consumption in very cold or high salinity waters SERVICE SPEED Limits the feed flow through the membranes during cleaning procedures and pic
43. e powder does not go completely into solution Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical d X AT I Spectra T m ut g es Urs ha Walt that ix in ihe 38 Storage Procedure gis 2 27 2 7 a 12 Step 1 Flush the system twice Push the Auto Flush button on the MPC 5000 dis play when the first flush has been completed press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again Step 2 Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark pump and replace with the quick disconnect hose from your service kit and lead the hose to a 5 gallon bucket Step 3 Set the switches to Run Auto and Flush Manual to fill the bucket with 2 gallons of fresh unchlorinated water When the bucket has reached the desired level Set both switches to Auto Step 4 Connect the hose using the garden hose barb fitting from your service kit to the service port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 1809 so the intake is now coming from the bucket Step 5 Mixthe storage chemical compound into the water in the bucket Step 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is Open unpressurized Step 7 Set the switches on the pump module to Service System and
44. eanings this 1s an indication of another problem with the system or that it 15 time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning the SC 3 Acid Cleaning Compound 15 used first then the SC 2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known bio fouling 1s present the SC 2 may be used first Using hot wa ter if possible up to 120 45C is recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their jobs If the history of the system is unknown has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present it is recommended that the system is cleaned with SC 2 using an alternate source of unchlorinated fresh water before the system 1s run under pressure A simple test can be performed to see 1f biological growth has occurred Before running the sys tem remove the prefilters and examine their condition If the housings are full of smelly discol ored water the system was not properly stored Install clean prefilters if they were bad Next check the membrane Detach the brine discharge hose and lead to a bucket Open the pressure relief valve one turn and manually run the system for 30 seconds Examine the brine water if it s discolored and smells bad perform an SC 2 cleaning with an alternate source of unchlori nated water before running the system pressurized If the brine 1s fairly clean the system can be purged run normally
45. en re flush every 5 days If the system was started by the Start Stop button it will do a 1 time flush The display will read TANK S FULL Once one of the tank float switches opens alarm and TANK S FULL display will cease on its own Note that if TANK S FULL is displayed the system cannot be restarted 35 Automatic Fresh Water Flush Cycle Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water system configuration 1s mandatory for extended automatic flush cycles The flush cycle must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the vessel or damage to the vessel s systems may occur 2 7 id T oh 12 fei Make sure there 15 enough water in the fresh water supply system to supply the water maker for more than the expected time of operation in the re flush every 5 days mode The 700 1000 units require 6 gallons 24 liters every 5 days Make sure that the pressure water supply 1s on and will stay on during the flush mode If this 1s not possible contact your certified dealer Make sure that the pressure relief valve is closed It should be closed if the system was just used to make water The auto flush may not operate if the valve 1s open The power for the system must remain on during the auto flush mode Turning off the power will disable the auto flush function and damage may occur Pressing the Auto Store button momentarily will start a flush and then a
46. er set and replace with the 20 micron oil water separator cartridge Replace this when the MPC alerts you with a Service Prefilter alarm The Charcoal Fresh Water Flush Filter dns Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months 42 The Membranes membranes need to be cleaned only when they have lost up to 15 of their capacity due to fouling or the product quality degrades The leading cause of fouling 1s from biologi cal growth that occurs when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling Fouling from mineral scaling can happen during operation under certain sea water conditions and from rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure bar graphs for higher than normal readings for the conditions Other conditions can cause high pressure such as cold feed wa ter or clogged filters Low product flow 18 usually due to low voltage damaged feed pump or Clark pump Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane Membrane life can be shortened by excessive cleaning There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline The acid cleaner SC 3 will remove min eral scaling The alkaline cleaner SC 2 18 used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance 1s reduced and they have not been pickled recently cleaning with both chemicals 1s recommended The acid cleaner should be used first If the membrane fails to respond to both cl
47. ers Allow 2 below the filter housing for removal Do not install over electrical equipment Remove filter bowls for access to the screw holes in the mounting plate The unit contains a 50 Micron prefilter charcoal filter for the flush water flush solenoid and three way intake service valve Optional 7 The optional Z Brane Water treatment system is permanently in stalled in the membrane pressure vessels and continuously helps prevent biogrowth and fouling of the membrane system Feed Pump Main Module Mount the feed pump main module on a horizontal or vertical sur face that can be up to 4 1 2M above the waterline It is prefer able to mount as low as possible Locate in an area that allows easy access to filters and a location that will not be a problem when water spills during filter change Keep future maintenance in mind when choosing a location The Feed Pump module has overheat shutdown protection It must be installed in a dry location where temperatures will not exceed 120degrees F 50C Remove front covers to ___ access mounting holes in the enclosure _ Filters may be relocated for bet ter access or to prevent splashing water on sensitive equipment You may need additional 1 2 Parker high pressure tubing The MPC Control Box The MPC Control Box may be demounted for relocation up to 4 1 2M from the pump module B A long screwdriver will be required to acc
48. ess the fasteners 11 Clark Pump Membrane Module Note If your machine is equipped with the optional Z brane see the Z brane Installation and Operation section of this manual for instructions on installing the Z brane anodes into the membrane end plugs This should be done before installing the Clark Pump Membrane Module The Clark pump membrane module comes complete with a mounting system Be sure to use the supplied washers on the rubber feet Use it as a template for drilling the mount holes Mount in any position but leave access to the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump Install in an area that maintains a temperature below 120F 50C A cool location is preferable Keep this unit within the 15 4 5M reach of the wires from main feed pump module This unit may be placed as high in the boat as you desire Make sure that the area around and under the pump does not have any water sensitive equipment Water will be spilled during any repairs or if a leak occurs Membrane Pressure Vessel Mounting The Clark pump and membrane assembly has been pre assembled at the factory If it 15 nec essary to disassemble this module and mount the pressure vessel remotely Membrane Pres sure Vessel Relocation in the back of this manual Use only approved tubing for assembly 12 Remote Control Panel The remote control panel can be mounted anywhere that s dry and convenient Cut a 4 9 16 116 mm wide by 2 7 8 68mm high opening for
49. flow sensor measures the fresh product flow and sends a pulsed signal to the MPC 5000 control If no flow 1s sensed then the MPC will fault with the code SYSTEM STALLED Product water to tank Check valve gt Reject Product illas Product water from membranes Salinity Probe Diversion Valve Salinity Probe Rotoflow Assembly This assembly 15 located at the Clark pump Membrane module on Newport models The sa linity probe should be removed and cleaned once a year or if incorrect readings occur The probe wire 1s connected by a plug under the rubber boot at the sensor Both the diversion valve wires two conductor and the rotorflow sensor three conductor are to be spliced with the supplied butt connectors to their respective harness Heat the con nectors to shrink Note There is no polarity or color code on the diversion valve wires The Rotoflow wires connect red to red Black to black and brown to white 25 Connection of Optional Accessories Use of any external devices not approved by the factory may cause permanent damage to the controller and is not covered by the Spectra warranty Accessory outputs are lim ited to 2 amps maximum load Do not connect motors pumps etc to accessory outputs Optional ZGuard System Detailed instructions are included with the Z Guard kit Con nect to the Aux and GND terminals of MPC board Ultraviolet Sterilizer Detailed instructions a
50. he prefilters are new the smell can be eliminated by running the unit unpressurized for an hour or so to flush the membrane Odors in the product water can also be eliminated by adding a charcoal filter the product water line Spectra offers a product water filter kit p n KIT FLT CC More on this subject is available on our website at www spectrawatermakers com 8 17 04 55 4 FRESH WATER FLUSH The purpose of the fresh water flush is to replace the sea water in the watermaker with fresh water whenever the system 1s not operating The Auto Flush Mode changes the fresh water every five days if the system has been idle that long The watermaker will last longer and operate better if 1t is always kept filled with fresh water between uses Most spectra watermakers are equipped with a fresh water flush module This module in cludes a 50 micron filter to filter out abrasive particles in the feed water that might damage the feed pump a charcoal filter to remove any chlorine in the fresh water that might damage the membrane an electrically operated valve and a check or one way valve The electri cally operated solenoid valve opens during the fresh water flush allowing the boats pressur ized water system to supply water to the system The check valve prevents the fresh water from going out backwards through the sea strainer and sea cock The charcoal filter has a maximum flow rate of 1 5 gallons per minute 6lpm so the feed pump 1
51. hemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers parts list SC 2 ORGANIC CONTAMINATION CLEANER SC 3 MINERAL SCALE CLEANER BASIC CRUISE KIT C NEWPORT 5 MIC FILTERS 20 MIC FILTERS 50 MIC FILTERS SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL CHARCOAL FILTER 6 STRAINER SCREEN OIL WATER FILTER FEED PUMP HEAD STANDARD FEED PUMP HEAD MAGNETIC DRIVE 6 STRAINER O RING FILTER HOUSING O RING SALINITY PROBE SALINITY PROBE CABLE ROTO FLOW METER OFFSHORE REPAIR KIT Part Number KIT CHEM SC2 KIT CHEM SC3 KIT BCK C FT FIC 5 FT FIC 20 FT FIC 50 5 FT STN 65 FT FIC OW PL PMP 240250 PL PMP 240MAG5 SO STN 6SS SO FHS 10H EL MPC SP EL MPC CBL 10 EL SSR IFM KIT OFFSH 48 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Pay attention to the direction and flow path of the tubing before disassembly Make sure that you reinstall the tubing in the same manner Rotate the 90 degree high pressure tube fitings on the Clark pump for ideal tube runs The high pressure fittings are typically pre installed at the factory These fitting seal with an O ring and require no Teflon tape or pipe dope Loosen the backing nut rotate the fitting and reseat the backing nut Follow the high pressure tube connection instructions Connect the tubes to one of the components secure the tube run
52. in inland or near shore waters the trapped plank ton will begin to decay the filters long before the elements plug up and the bacteria in volved in the decay will cause a rotten egg smell in the product water This decay will set in overnight in tropical waters or after a week or two in high latitudes If handled gently and changed regularly before they get too smelly filters 1n this service can last through doz ens of cleanings In crystal clear blue water conditions the filters may need to be cleaned much less frequently The charcoal filter used in the fresh water flush system will not plug up unless you have some incredibly dirty domestic water in your boat About six months after installation the charcoal filter element will lose its effectiveness at removing any membrane damaging chlo rine which may be present in domestic water Charcoal filter elements must be replaced every six months if there is ANY chance that chorine could be introduced into the flush wa ter Charcoal filter elements cannot be cleaned To ensure that filter elements fit properly and remove chlorine effectively they should be purchased at factory authorized dealers Our element part number is FI FTC XX The last two digits indicate the micron rating e g 05 is for a 5 micron element Charcoal elements are 06 03 04 PF 2 CHARCOAL FILTERS The function of the charcoal filter element p n 1 to remove
53. ine overboard hose Remove the Inlet Service hose andturn the Service valve to the Run position Step 9 To avoid damaging the membranes Follow the New System Startup In structions to Purge the chemicals out of the System Salinity Probe Calibration Salinity is a measurement of dissolved solids in liquid these solids will conduct electricity to varying degrees A special probe is used with two electrical contacts in it to determine the re sistance to the flow of electricity in the liquid The higher the resistance the lower the PPM of dissolved solids In the Spectra Watermakers systems the salinity probe is located just before the diversion valve at the output of the RO membrane This way we can look at the salinity level of the prod uct water before deciding to either reject the water or accept it and divert it into the holding tank The salinity level in parts per million can be seen either through the salinity meter in the soft ware or on the display The next step is to decide what medium to use as calibration solution If a hand held salinity meter is available you can simply take a reading of your product water while the unit 1s run ning then calibrate our MPC board to match that reading As long as you trust the accuracy of your hand held meter this 1s all that is necessary A electronic potentiometer is located on the MPC board The electronic pot can be adjusted from the Spectra software by adjusting the S
54. ing countdown timer After the prime the display reads AUTO RUN MODE with a countdown timer An hour of run time is added up to 12 hours with each successive momentary press of the Auto Run button An hour can be added at any time The dis play shows the default readout unless there is an alarm condition Successive presses of the Alarm Display button will scroll through the displays starting with GPH PRODUCT Upon auto shut down by the timer or by the optional tank full float switches the system will automatically fresh water flush and re flush every 5 days Pressing the Stop button stops the sequence at any time with no flushes Normal Operation For best efficiency Auto Run the system as long as possible each time The more product water you make each time the lower the proportion of product consumed by the flush cycle Never let the system sit with salt water in it Never allow continuous air leaks in the intake as air is damaging to the pumps Normal Shut Down n T js If the system was started using the Auto Run button the system will shut off on its own when the selected run time 15 over and will auto flush every 5 days Pressing the Stop button at any time will shut off the system but 1 will not flush it self and the Day Auto Flush will not be activated The optional tank float switches will shut off the system from any mode If the sys tem was started by the Auto Run button the system will flush and th
55. is installed in each tank connect the wire From the Float Switch 1 terminal 1 to the common on the switch and run separate wires from the switch to each tank switch The second wires can both be run to the Float Switch 1 terminal 2 If you are using two switches in each tank you will need a double pole double throw switch 21 BMG peog s1381uo2 304 04 9007 02 194 8U4J918 A 81329065 23499 10 3 pappe 5 Ap 01 9002 424 sjoquiAs 5007 Anf zr 209900 00I5 M2V ualsi ay 002 eunf g uam 12590 ajeg 0005 0007 0054 0006 JOA ZT PAAT ees agad Auges m 54191548 WOA SUN pauseg md AB dS p Deli Jui 59 28 spar USMY 9072 094 con bern Baw ppe size 4 muc pnesds at gum ayez CLOUT age aquis x Opern Bode aun zr mpeg 10351H UDISIASH an z 26 07 0005 JdIN 3419165 ZT SEUIA o 000 69856 JOA FZ 9IIM POUSE
56. ist We will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Next study the system layout diagram component photos and descriptions before beginning your installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation identify the location where each module and component will be placed Insure that there 1s proper clearance around the components for removal of filters and system service Also check to make sure you have adequate tubing and hose before starting so additional parts may be ordered Check to see that the MPC cable is long enough to reach from the display location to the main module Newport shipping list Newport Feed Pump Module High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module Newport Fresh Water Flush Module Newport Installation Kit k Newport Service Kit 1 2 High Pressure Tube 10 3 8 Low Pressure Tube 15 5 8 Hose 257 3 4 Suction Hose 25 LA si Jap ot pies ube dense dense CL una pinu poesie C zin ETT Inm T A T ZW RT cac pr oe TEC Fan me Tea ee tt nra TE Y DIES Se qu
57. kling to maintain feed pressure below 50psi MAXIMUM CURRENT LIMIT The current limit 15 adjusted at the factory and can not be ad justed in the field 5 31 07 60 WATERMACHINES Z BRANE INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL The Z brane is a revolutionary product which incorporates the ZGuard High Voltage Capaci tive technology into the membrane pressure vessel Always active the Z Brane creates an envi ronment that 15 unfriendly to bio film and bacteria The 2 technology also assists 1n the preven tion of scale formation on the membrane surfaces The 2 Brane allows the system to be shut down or decommissioned for extended periods of time without chemicals or preservatives The Z Brane will not prevent freezing so that in cold climates Propylene Glycol 1s still required ANODE INSTALLATION Spectra Watermakers ship the High Pressure Module with the White Z brane Anode s re moved from their socket s to prevent shipping damage Before the High Pressure Module is mounted the anodes should be installed The socket s have been plugged with plastic plugs to keep the membranes clean and moist dur ing shipping and storage Remove the C clips that secure the plugs and remove the plugs Insert an anode into each socket It doesn t matter which anode goes in which socket Insert the anode until the groove 1s flush with the membrane end plug so the C clip will slip into the eroove Install the C clip s
58. l terminal block Wire Run Length Wire Run meters AWG wire size Sq mm wire size Less than 15 Less than 5 10 6 20 6 8 10 30 19 6 16 50 15 4 4 22 110 Volt AC System Motor Wiring Use a 15 amp circuit breaker Wire Length To 25 feet 7 5M 25 feet to 50 feet 7 5M to 15M 50 feet 10 75 feet 15M to 23M AWG wire size 12 awg 10 awg 8 awg 220 Volt AC System Motor Wiring Use a 10 Amp circuit breaker Wire Length To 25 feet 7 5M 25 feet to 50 feet 7 5M to 15M 50 feet to 75 feet 15M to 23 AWG wire size 14 awg 12 awg 10 awg Square MM wire size 3 sq mm o sq mm 8 sq mm Square MM wire size 2 3 5 Wire length for pair of wires is measured from source circuit breaker to control box 23 MPC Remote Control Display Panels There are currently two types of display options available Liquid Crystal Diode LCD display which is dark lettering on a backlit background or Vacuum Florescent Display VFD which are bright characters on a dark background The VFD display brightness can be adjusted using the Programming Function detailed in Part 2 of this manual The displays must be mounted in a protected location out of direct sunlight and away from spray or dripping water Up to three display panels can be installed Commands to the sys tem can be entered at any panel The display panels connect with the supplied 50 foot modular type
59. o 5 ONY 34 usng 2210 193545 dag 40 Storage amp Winterizing Warning Use only potable water antifreeze Propylene Glycol Do not use automotive antifreeze Ethylene Glycol Propylene Glycol is an effective biocide and antifreeze only at concentrations above 25 Commercially available products range from 25 to 60 percent They are usually labeled with a temperature rating Minus 50 antifreeze is already diluted to 25 Minus 100 is a 60 solution Purchase the strongest antifreeze available Use enough to ensure that the system contains at least a 25 solution even after dilution with the residual water inside the water maker Step 1 Flush the system twice Push the Auto Flush button on the MPC 5000 dis play when the first flush has been completed press Stop to cancel the 5 day interval timer then press Auto Flush again Step2 Open pressure relief valve on the Clark pump Step3 Pour the propylene glycol into a bucket Follow the instructions on the con tainer 7 Step 4 Connect the hose using the garden hose barb fitting from your service kit to the service port of the fresh water flush module Lead the hose into the bucket Turn the service valve on the fresh water flush module 1809 so the intake is now coming from the bucket Step 5 Pump as much as possible of the water remaining inside the water maker overboard Set the switches on the pump module to
60. ond AC output power frequency Use the up and down buttons to change the setting Do not change the setting more than 3 Hertz at a time Press Mode to enter the new setting The pump speed will change and the controller will enter parameter select mode To continue changing the same parameter until the desired pressure or flow rate is achieved Press the Mode button two more times This will bring you back to Program mode in the same pa rameter If no buttons are pushed for two minutes the controller will require the password to be entered again 6 03 04 59 VP 8 DC SPECTRA SPEED CONTROL DC powered Newport model watermakers shipped after January 1 2007 are equipped with a Spectra feed pump speed controller See Note The 12 and 24 Volt DC models use same speed controller Three preset and one variable speed are available Changes in Run Speed change the feed water flow rate during Auto Run and Run modes and when the manual switch is in the Manual Run position Changes to the Run speed setting will affect the Product flow rate system power consumption and feed pressure The Flush Speed setting regulates the flush water flow rate during Auto Store mode and when the manual switch 15 set to Flush Manual Some models have a third Service speed On the speed control circuit board are two magnetic switches for adjusting the pump motor rpm The switches are narrow silver colored bars about 1 2 1 5cm long The Increas
61. p relay tanks are full diversion valve inoperative wiring fault disconnected or broken product tubing diversion valve plunger high salinity of product water causing system to reject water salinity probe out of cali bration or defective bad cable chlorine damage to mem branes pressure relief valve open REMEDY Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check FWF module for leaks Re prime system restart Check display cable connec tions at back of display and at control box Check and reset main DC supply breaker Check for voltage 12 or 24vDC at control box power input studs Try manual bypass switches if pumps run then control or display is defective System will time out or manually stop with the Start Stop button Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Test power relay replace Replace fuse mini automo tive type ATM Check tanks system cannot be started if tanks are full Check wiring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diverion valve plunger or re place valve contact factory Check for low feed pressure close pressure relief valve Check for leaks at high pres sure hoses Test product water with hand held tester if over 500ppm for 1 hour contact factory Close Valve 50 Spectra Watermakers Newport Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS System stalled system stalled may alarm
62. ping the prefilters clean is also important in preventing bio fouling If your prefilters are allowed to become a breeding ground for bacteria get smelly the contamina tion will spread throughout the system When we cut open a failed membrane we also find mildew another form of bio fouling probably due to long term storage with no biocide or stale biocide After many hours of water making mineral deposits will form and must be dissolved away with an acid cleaner Alkaline cleaners are used for bio fouling Cleaning chemicals espe cially the alkaline are not good for the membrane Every time you clean the membrane it shortens its life Clean only when necessary and avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool Chlorine will destroy a membrane in minutes It attacks the material that the membrane 15 made from Always use product water or water filtered slowly through a charcoal filter for flushing and chemical treatments Oil simply plugs up the matrix of the membrane and clogs it up We have brought back oil fouled membranes with Joy soap See MB 5 Cleaning with Detergent For storage we recommend using propylene glycol potable water system antifreeze 1f avail able It can safely be left in the system for one year and will keep things from freezing in cold conditions It is hard to find in warm climates and takes up a lot of room on a small boat so our SC 1 15 best for tropical cruising 22 Given good a membrane will eventually j
63. re included with the sterilizer kit The UV sterilizer lamp module and ballast unit should mount vertically with the product water inlet at the bottom outlet at the 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 bal last BLACK wire connects to the GND terminal If the wires must be extended use mini mum 16AWG wire External Buzzer s In addition to the external buzzer s installed at each remote control display panel a buzzer unit may be installed at the control box The buzzer RED wire con nects to the BUZZ terminal on the MPC board and the buzzer BLACK wire connects to GND 26 Tank Switch Installation and Operation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 5000 PCB that can be used in four dif ferent configurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank s are full without the auto start feature These terminals are on the green ten pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 Float Switch 1 15 the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switch If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop it can be put into AutoFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run switch on the MPC 5000 display In this mode the water maker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open
64. re the tubing before cutting with a sharp razor knife or hose cutter and remove any burrs Minimum tubing bend radius is 6 Route tubing away from excessive heat sources and secure from vibration and chafe Have at least one shallow bend in a tube assembly after it is installed Refer to figure 1 If a fitting has been dissembled reassemble as illustrated The notch on the ferrule must engage the inside of the nut properly for the nut to seat down fully Once the tube 15 inserted 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 thread should be showing under the nut Secure the tube so it won t back out when tightening Refer to figure 3 Use 13 16 wrench to hold a straight body fitting or a 3 4 wrench for a 90 body and a 7 8 wrench for the nut Hold the body recheck the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 1 4 turns Use the index mark on the nut as a guide The threads should be completely covered by the nut Make Sure these fittings are tight on initial assembly or they will fail The correct Torque is specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg x 3 8 pipe Figure 1 Nut Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with 1 thread showing Figure 2 Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use
65. s and then trim and connect to the other component A 90 degree bend in a tube 1s better than a 90 degree fitting A tube when mounted should have at least one gentle bend to allow for expansion Do not connect a tube straight between hard mounted fittings When connecting the tubes to their components be sure to hold the fitting body with a wrench during the final tightening Of special note are the stainless steel tube fittings on the membrane housing seal on an O ring and should be seated all the way in Hold the fit ting with a wrench while installing the tube The fittings on the Clark pump have an O ring seal and can be re oriented by backing the O ring Stop nut Rotate the fitting to align with the tube and tighten the nut just past hand tight Do Not over tighten 49 Spectra Watermakers Newport Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS Feed pump runs with loud noise No lights or display system does not operate Pumps run intermittently cycling on off Display activates but pump will not run System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GHP bar graph shows OK Good LED activated System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated PROBABLE CAUSE Intake blocked Air in system Remote display not connected No power to control box System operating in flush mode DC models loose or broken pump wire connection bad pum
66. sing the diversion valve For manual start up set the switches to Flush Auto and Run Manual Shut the unit down if the Clark pump does not cycle Shut down if air is continuously present in the intake line or if the feed pump is excessively noisy The automatic safety controls are dis abled in manual mode TR SLIME E Manual switches In manual operation the salinity control is inopera tive and the diversion valve will not operate Product water is available directly from the product water manifold outlet Bypass the diversion valve as follows Disconnect the 3 8 inch tube A that runs from the product manifold to the salinity probe at the product manifold Product water will run out 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 Disconnect the Product to Tank Tube from the diversion valve and Connect it to the Product Manifold outlet fitting To shut down manually set the switches to Run Auto and Flush Manual Flush the system for six minutes Then set both switches to Auto Product to Tank Tube Diversion Valve Product Manifold Manual Mode Tube A Normal Mode 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 ca
67. sm 7 Valve HP T B BV Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block SO HPP AR Valve Block HD CPS5 6275 5 16 2 3 4 SS bolts Reset button and O ring End block B TN Piston O ring SO HPP SP PS20 HP T B VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Spacer ring Valve block SO HPP VB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring Brine port O rin Spool piston SO HPP End block A Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO HPP PLP Reversing Valve End Blocks 7 Valve port seals SO HPP VP Pilot valve port seals SO HPP PLP Piston rod Center block O rings SO HPP ECC Pilot spool O rings 4 Mount inside block lt SO HPP PV Ves HP CB PV5 Pilot spool Y HP CB PPS Pilot valve pin Pilot orifi SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings HP CB PO HP CB PVPS Pin seals Center block HP CB PVCR Clip rings AOE Rod lip seals Mount inside block SO HPP PR10 Check valve port O rings SO HPP CVP Check valve assembly x gt ek df SE ENG O ring Check valve seat HP CB CVS Check valve poppet HP CB CV Check valve spring Check valve washer Check valve retainer HP CB CVR Center Block 72 5 Cylinder Ring HP CYL R 1 2 SS tub i en N S RM y 2 Composite cylinder and base HP CYL CCA Cylinder Assembly
68. specified is ac ceptable The MPC control must have DC power continuously to achieve the full benefits of the fresh water flush system The domestic fresh water pressure must be on and the fresh water tank level maintained Each flush will use about 5 gallons 20L for 700 and 1000 systems The MPC 5000 control must be de powered DC power off after the system is put in storage pickled where a storage chemical or antifreeze is run through the system If you are separating the Clark pump membrane assembly please review the high pres sure tube assembly instructions Improper assembly will cause failure Run test then sea trial the complete system before assuming the system is opera tional If the boat is in fresh or dirty water see Dry testing the system Spectra dealers are responsible for educating the vessel owners on the operation and maintenance of the system We request that both be present for a walk through of the installation and initial operation of the watermaker Please fill out the warranty card This will insure that the factory can contact you in case it should be necessary Table of Contents Part 1 Installation Page Number 7 IN Wy X XI0C 9 Installation IE ASICS pus pes t tta dta logus M 9 COMPONEN 10 _
69. use more growth than a cold environment The auto fresh water flush system will greatly reduce biological growth but may not stop it completely in certain conditions The 5 day re flush feature allows the system to be shut down without any service procedures for extended periods of time but it doesn t re place performing a storage procedure for long periods of nor use If an optional Zeta Guard water treatment system is installed in the system the 5 day re flush will maintain the system as long as unchlorinated pressurized fresh water 1s provided System Storage or Pickling If the system 15 to be left unused for more than 2 weeks perform the following storage pro cedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents bio logical growth This procedure requires de chlorinated water which can be made with the Spectra s charcoal filter Charcoal filters last a maximum of 6 months once wetted Spectra 5 1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be com patible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do not use any substitute except propylene Glycol SC 1 Storage Compound has to be mixed at a ratio of 1 Spectra container to 3 gallons 12L of fresh water to have the proper solution An average of 4 gallons I6L of water is in a 1000 system This water has to be figured in to the mixture A 700 1000 system uses two containers Do not be concerned if th
70. ust start to slowly fade away The feed pres sure may rise and or the ppm go up Hardly ever will they just fail overnight 8 13 04 MB 5 MEMBRANE CLEANING WITH DETERGENT If the membrane has been fouled with oil it may be possible to save it by cleaning it with dish soap such as Joy Don t use anything that may contain bleach You will need quite a lot of chlorine free fresh water If using shore water run it through a charcoal filter at a rate of not more than 1 5 gallons 6 liters per minute Fill a bucket with fresh water and mix in a couple squirts of the detergent Run the system depressurized with the watermaker drawing water from the bucket and discharging over board When about half the water 18 gone from the bucket stop the unit and let the mem brane soak for a few minutes Restart and pump the remaining solution overboard Repeat until the discharge appears clean After most of the oil 15 cleaned out you can put the brine discharge into the bucket and run the system with the soapy water circulating as you would for the other cleaning chemicals Rinse the system with a bucket of fresh water or the fresh water flush cycle then flush for twenty minutes using sea water Pressurize and test 5 12 04 53 MPC 5 PURGE MODE BYPASS Whenever the control power 12 or 24 volt DC has been shut off the system will prompt you through the purge mode when it 15 turned back on This 1s because the only time the MPC 5000 should be turned off 15

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