User`s Manual and Installation Guide
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1. ACCUFLEX Z DAPT AQUATEC P N 25 174 A STRAIGHT 25 175 INLET SIDE SUCTION ii rl EST ADAPTOR ACCUFLEX TUBING AQUAJET PUMP TO BE MOUNTED IN ARUATEC P N 25 174 STRAIGHT 254175 A DIFFERENT LOCATION THAN ORIGINAL PUMP FIGURE 7 LI e u 3 Z ou GI z TO BATTERY lev UR FUSE PANEL INTELLITEC AMP CONTROLLER XIGNITION NOT USED TO RADIO 12V POWER GROUND SIGNAL GROUND BAR WARRANTY Model Aquajet RV and ES Series Aquatec Water Systems Inc Aquatec warrants its Model Aquajet RV Pumps Part Numbers 5503 4V15 B636 5503 AV15 B636 5502 6V15 B668 and 5502 AV15 B668 to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms The duration of the warranty will be for a period of 2 years from date of shipping from an Aquatec warehouse Aquatec s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to replacing or repairing at Aquatec s discretion any such product or part which is returned to Aquatec s factory with a Return Material Authorization Number RMA No and upon evaluation product is deemed defective under the terms of warranty to Aquatec satisfactio2. Once again use only these types of fuses with these specific pumps It is necessary to use a screen filter between the water holding tank and the pump to prevent debris from entering the pump Particulate matter may cause the valves inside the pump to stick open This filter needs to be cleaned on a regular basis or it will restrict water to the pump If water is not drained from the system during freezing temperatures damage to the pump and the plumbing is likely a Drain the water holding tank b Open all faucets and run the pump to expel all water c Disconnect inlet and outlet fittings and run pump to remove residual water from the pump d Leave fittings disconnected from pump Installer qualifications If you intend to install either the Aquajet RV or ES Series without profes sional assistance you should clearly be handyman competent enough to do simple low voltage electrical wiring crimp connectors obtain voltage measurements understand polarity as well as schematics which illustrate relay connections Additionally you should be comfortable with water system plumbing installing hose clamps using Teflon tape and removing re tightening compression fittings A typical Aquajet installation takes between 1 2 hours and requires the following Basic Tools Flashlight Voltmeter Wire Stripper Crimper Standard Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Hose cutter Poly grip 8 Crescent Wrench bucket towels Depending on the RV s
3. SWITCH 1 SWITCH geez pl BATTE 2 GA HOT VIRE ALTERNATE NEW HOT WIRE ROUTING L OLD HOT WIRE TO PUMP MASTER SWITCH RELAY NEW WIRE AQUAJET PUMP OU OUND WIRE 30 AMP ET INSTALLATION o INTELLITEC 10 AMP 12 V 12 SW LOAD GRD GROUND WIRE NUT OLD HOT WIRE TO PUMP SPETEE o INTELLITEC 7 AMP 12 SW LOAD GRD o NEW WIRE NEW WIRE NEW WIRE READED ADAPTERS JPPLIED WITH PUMP FLEXIBLE HOSE RV USES FLEXIBLE HOSE FOR WATER LINES FIGURE 3 THREADED ADAPTER SUPPLIED WITH 1 2 QEST PUMP USE FILTER OR FITTING FROM OLD PUMP d e QEST gt 24 INLET SIDE lt SUC TIEN POLYBUTYLENE Rv USES HARD TUBING FOR WATER LINE ADD PULSATION DAMPENER FIGURE 6 AQUATEC P N 25 174 STRAIGHT 25 175 OUTLET SIDE PRESSURE
4. Aquajet ES Series uses a lower amperage motor than the Aquajet RV Series installation is generally simplified Oftentimes installation is as simple as removing the wirenuts connecting the existing water pump and then reconnecting the existing wiring keeping careful track of polarity to the Aquajet ES Before installation however you should insure that your particular RV does not require any electrical modifications to run the Aquajet ES as follows 1 Determine whether or not your existing wiring can supply 6 5 Amps to the Aquajet ES without generating an excessive voltage drop or overloading any control component You should check specifically for three 3 things a Determine whether your RV is currently using an Intellitec pump controller The Aquajet ES Series is compatible with most common rated versions 7 Amp 10 Amp 15 Amp However if you have either a 3 Amp or non rated contoller you should procure a 30 Amp rated relay to augment your existing controller These 30 Amp relays are available through local automotive stores or through Aquatec directly P N 20 267 If necessary please refer to Diagram 8 at the back of this User s Guide for additional infor mation b Check your RV Owner s Manual for the recommended fuse rating for the pump branch cir cuit If your recommended rating is rated 10 Amps or more you can proceed directly with the electrical installation If your recommended rating is less than 10 Amps you should p
5. be flowing into bucket see Figures 6 and 7 or into the sinks See Figure 5 21 Allow Aquajet RV to run for 10 15 seconds to get rid of all air inside the pump then power down the pump 22 Coil the Accuflex outlet tubing pulsation dampener and connect the pressure side Qest fit tings Use tie wraps if necessary to insure that the tubing will not rattle 23 Power up the pump again and check for leaks Tighten fittings where necessary 24 Close all faucets and wait for the pump to slow down and eventually stop If a continuous low whining sound is heard from the pump re check the voltage at the pump terminals it should be 10 5 V minimum If necessary use 1 16 hex key and turn the pressure adjustment screw on the controller counter clockwise 25 Open the most commonly used faucet to a typical flow level Observe the pump it should be running continuously at a low speed If the pump is cycling use 1 16 hex key to turn the pres sure adjustment screw on the controller clockwise Return to step 24 and verify that pump shuts off properly 26 Your pump should now be ready for use Power down the pump when there is no need for water MEASURE VOLTAGE WITH PUMP RU SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 n RV TWO SWITCH WI USE 15 AMP FUSE HERE
6. faucet bleed off all existing pressure then close the faucet again 4 Disconnect the main power to the pump either at battery or fuse panel 5 Remove the wire nuts from the leads to the old pump 6 Steps 1 and 2 of the earlier Installation Planning section should have determined the applicable wiring method As appropriate wire the Aquajet pump as per Schematics 1 2 3 4 or 8 7a For old pump outlets connected to hose as in Figure 5 Insert O ringed end of Qest threaded adapter into outlet port marked with arrow pointing away from pump of the Aquajet pump Lock fitting in place by pushing down retainer slide 7b For old pump outlets directly connected to hard tubing as in Figure 6 Insert the O ringed elbow fitting of the Accuflex hose adapter sold separately into the outlet port of the Aquajet pump Lock fitting in place by pushing down retainer 8a If the Aquajet pump is to be directly plumbed to the existing inlet filter fitting as in Figures 5 and 6 Insert the O ringed end of threaded adapter into inlet port look for arrow pointing towards the heatsink of the controller of the Aquajet pump Lock fitting in place by pushing down retainer slide 8b If the Aquajet pump is to be remote mounted as in Figure 7 Insert the O ringed elbow fitting of the Accuflex hose adapter sold separately into the inlet port of the Aquajet pump Lock fitting in place by pushing down retainer slide 9 Remove the m
7. layout electrical and plumbing configuration additional hardware may be needed for a successful pump installation Electrical Supplies Relay associated connectors wire electrical tape and mounting hardware may be needed For plumbing the pump to rigid polybutylene or PEX tubing a flexible connector hose is strongly recommended for the pressure side If the Aquajet pump is mounted at a different loca tion than the old pump flexible connector hoses will be required on both the inlet and outlet side A screen filter should always be used between the RV water tank and the pump Planning the installation AQUAJET RV SERIES ONLY L Determine whether or not your RV is currently using an Intellitec pump controller i e three or more momentary type switches which can be used to turn the pump on off There are at least four 4 different types of Intellitec controllers currently in use but not all of them can be used with the Aquajet RV Specifically only a four terminal 10 or 15 Amp rated Intellitec con troller can be used to directly control the Aquajet RV Intellitec 7 Amp 3 Amp or non rated controllers should NEVER be used to switch the load of the Aquajet RV The Intellitec controllers are typically located in the pump compartment on some Fleetwood vehi cles however they are located near the circuit breaker panel under the refrigerator Once you ve located the controller before taking anything apart make a sketch of th
8. User s Manual and Installation Guide Aquajet RV Series Aquajet ES Series Please read the following instructions before attempting an installation When properly installed both the Aquajet RV and ES Series can be used in virtually any existing RV If you prefer to have the pump professionally installed contact Aquatec 949 225 2200 to locate your nearest authorized service center WARNING The 5 chamber Aquajet RV and ES Series are more powerful than most existing RV water pumps and as a result may draw more current Amps than the pump s they replace It is imperative that any power supply fuses circuitbreakers wiring switches connectors or controllers that are used to supply 12 VDC to the pump are adequately sized Inadequately sized components may overheat causing an electrical fire When installing either an Aquajet RV or ES Series pump positive voltage 12VDC must be con nected to the Aquajet s red fused leadwire Reversing polarity will instantly blow the fuse and may permanently damage the controller If you are uncertain with respect to any of this information Aquatec highly recommends that a quali fied technician perform your installation and determine the existing polarity of your current wiring Safety Tips 1 Never operate the pump in an atmosphere where flammable gases may be present since arcing at the motor brushes or switch contacts may cause an explosion 2 After extended operation or if malfuncti
9. e existing wiring including the colors of the wires and how they are attached If you do have an Intellitec controller that does not say either 10 Amp or 15 Amp on the label then you must either a Replace it with a 10 or 15 Amp rated controller For your convenience Intellitec s phone number is 708 268 0010 b Procure a 30 Amp rated relay through either a local automotive store or directly through the Aquatec catalog product number 20 267 to augment your existing controller Please refer to schematics figures 3 4 and 8 Determine whether or not your present wiring is capable of supplying 10 Amps without generating an excessive voltage drop For a 10 Amp load 14 AWG can typically be used up to 10 ft dis tances 12 AWG up to 20 ft distances and 10 AWG for distances of more than 20 ft You can also determine if your wiring is adequate by using a Voltmeter as follows a Probe inside the wirenuts that connects the existing pump b Write down voltage at pump with all valves closed and pump inactive This is your nomi nal battery voltage c Open a faucet or faucets so you get the pump running continuously d Measure the voltage again at the pump wirenuts e Note the running voltage f Subtract the running voltage from the nominal voltage This is your voltage drop If the voltage drop with your existing pump typically 5 Amps exceeds 1 Volt you will need to pull a new heavier 10 12AWG hot wire to t
10. hall not be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages of any kind incurred by the reason of the use or sale of any defective product or part AQUATEC WATER SYSTEMS INC 17422 PULLMAN STREET IRVINE CA 92614 PHONE 949 225 2200 FAX 949 225 2201
11. he pump AND use a 30 amp relay referenced in section 1b above to connect your Aquajet RV see figures 1 and 2 Typically if your RV uses one 1 switch to control the pump the wiring is short and should prove sufficient If your RV has two 2 rocker style switches you will see significant voltage drops and thus both the relay and the new heavier hot wire will be required Locate the battery and the fusebox for the pump Identify which fuse protects the pump Determine which source of power from which it will be simplest to pull a hot wire to the pump Plan the routing of the wire and aproximate the length of wire required 3 Determine the optimal location for the Aquajet RV If possible plan to position the Aquajet pump horizontally with its rubber feet resting on a floor like surface rather than mounted on a wall Take into consideration the 1 16 hex adjustment screw on the Aquajet pump head so you have access to it after the installation Never mount the pump in an area where gasoline vapors are present as the motor and heatsink of the speed controller may get hot up to 200 F after extended running Locate the Aquajet RV at least one inch away from any wall surface In most cases you ll be able to mount the Aquajet RV very close to where the old pump was locat ed 4 Survey the existing plumbing and identify the suction line i e the line going from the water hold ing tank to the pump If there is not a screen filter currently o
12. ine then one should be pro cured for the Aquajet installation several brands are available at any local RV dealer For the quietest possible operation of the Aquajet ES you should try to isolate the pump mechanically from your RV s typically hard Polybutylene or PEX tubing If your RV is currently plumbed with soft walled reinforced hose see Diagram 5 then your system should be perfectly sufficient as is By installing a piece of IAPMO approved cold water hose such as Accuflex Series 136 between the pump outlet port and your RV s hard plumbing you will achieve the quietest possi ble pump operation Aquatec also offers as an optional accessory a 39 long pre assembled hose with fittings Aquatec product number 25 174 that will adapt directly to the Aquajet ES and your existing plumbing Please refer to Diagrams 6 and 7 at the back of this User s Guide Installation 1 Using Voltmeter determine polarity of the wiring to the existing pump s Unfortunately there is no standardized color scheme for RV wiring most RVs however seem to use red for the positive lead and black for the negative lead Regardless of your specific config uration positive voltage 12VDC must be connected to the RED fused leadwire of the Aquajet RV Reversing this polarity will instantly blow the in line fuse and may permanently damage the controller Mark the positive hot RV wire with a piece of tape 2 Turn power off to existing pump s 3 Open a
13. n Transportation charges will have to be pre approved by Aquatec or prepaid by customer No credit will be allowed against future purchases for items returned as defective under the terms of the warranty This warranty does not extend to any products which have been altered or modified outside the Aquatec factory not does it apply to units that are returned in an unassembled condition Furthermore this warranty does not cover any damage or defects occurring from customer s fail ure to follow pump label instructions or Operational and Installation Guidelines The warranty guarantees that pump will perform to Aquatec s flow and pressure specifications through out the life of this warranty under normal operating conditions The warranty does not cover wear appearance misapplication or external water damage If the returned product is not found to be defective under the terms of this warranty customer will be responsible for repair or replacement costs This is a Limited Warranty It covers the product only and the extent of the coverage is limited only to the cost of the product As the manufacturer has no control over shipping handling and installa tion the warranty cannot cover water damage or any other damage caused by a leak or other malfunction This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and no person is authorized to give any other warranty or assume obligation or liability in Aquatec s behalf Aquatec s
14. n this line then one should be pro cured for the Aquajet installation several brands are available at any local RV dealer For the quietest possible operation of the Aquajet RV you should try to isolate the pump mechanically from your RV s typically hard Polybutylene or PEX tubing If your RV is currently plumbed with soft walled reinforced hose see Figure 5 then your system should be perfectly sufficient as is By installing a piece of IAPMO approved cold water hose such as Accuflex Series 136 between the pump outlet port and your RV s hard plumbing you will achieve the quietest possi ble pump operation Aquatec also offers as an optional accessory a 39 long pre assembled hose with fittings Aquatec product number 25 174 that will adapt directly to the Aquajet RV and your existing plumbing Please refer to Figures 6 and 7 5 At the end of your survey you should have determined how to wire the Aquajet pump Your alter natives are illustrated in Figure 1 no change also applicable for single switch systems fig2 fig 3 fig 4 or fig 8 You should also have determined how to plumb the pump Your options are fig 5 6 or 7 Always make sure you have all hardware needed before you start the actual installation Planning the installation AQUAJET ES SERIES ONLY The Aquajet ES Series was designed specifically for the RV aftermarket and as a result should be compatible with the existing electrical wiring for most RVs Because the
15. oning metal surfaces of the pump may become hot and cause burns if touched If this occurs disconnect electrical power and wait 30 minutes before touching pump 3 Never mount the pump where the surface temperature of the motor or the controller 200 F maxi mum may cause ignition of the surrounding materials IMI 114 REV C 10 11 12 Do not wrap the pump with an insulating material or enclose it so tightly that air circulation around the pump is prevented The pump will generate approximately the same amount of heat as a 75 watt lightbulb The pump should be mounted in a dry location away from any heat source s Pumphead materials are designed for use with potable water only and should never be used with petroleum products The pump is equipped with a pressure sensing demand switch which controls the maximum operating pressure as set at the factory Never subject the pump to pressures above 80 PSI maximum Always consider electrical shock hazards when working with and handling electrical equipment If uncertain in your abilities please consult an electrician Both the Aquajet RV and ES Series are equipped with an automatically resetting thermal protec tor If a pump is not running it may restart at any time Both the Aquajet RV and ES Series include a fuse holder It is important to use only a 15 amp AGC automotive type fuse for the Aquajet RV Series and a 10 amp AGC fuse for the Aquajet ES Series
16. ounting screws from the old pump 10 Place a towel under the inlet port suction side of the existing pump s and quickly remove the connecting fitting filter 11 Re attach the filter inlet fitting to the applicable adapter on the inlet side of the Aquajet pump 12 If an Accuflex hose adapter is used on the outlet side see Figures 6 and 7 place the other end of the hose adapter up high This should stop water from being siphoned out 13 Place a towel under the outlet port pressure side of the existing pump s and remove the con necting fitting 14 Remove the old pump 15 Position the Aquajet pump into its intended mounting place 16 Drive the mounting screws Aquatec recommends 10 screws 1 5 long to be used with wash ers into the floorboard Be sure to stop just as the screw heads touch the washers so you do not compress the rubber mounting grommets 17a If you are plumbing per Figure 5 Place a bucket under you plumbing system s pressure hose have an assistant open 2 inside faucets and drain water from the pressure line Connect the pressure hose fitting to the Qest adapter on the pump outlet side 17b If you are plumbing per Figures 6 or 7 Place the open end of the Accuflex tubing from the Aquajet outlet port into the bucket 18 Reconnect the main power to the pump relay using fuse box or battery 19 Have an assistant briefly power up the pump using one of the RV s standard pump switches 20 Water should
17. rocure a 30 Amp rated relay as referenced above If necessary please refer to Diagrams 1 and 2 at the back of this User s Guide for addi tional wiring instructions c If there are two 2 or more switches in your RV which independently control your pump you may experience excessive voltage drops in your existing circuitry Using voltmeter test voltage at the pump with the pump running refer to Diagram 1 at the back of this User s Guide With either a fully charged battery or a running generator you should be getting at least 11 volts at the pump If not you should procure a 30 Amp rated relay as referenced above 2 Determine the optimal location for the Aquajet ES If possible plan to position the Aquajet pump horizontally with its rubber feet resting on a floor like surface rather than mounted on a wall Take into consideration the 1 16 hex adjustment screw on the Aquajet pump head so you have access to it after the installation Never mount the pump in an area where gasoline vapors are present as the motor and heatsink of the speed controller may get hot up to 200 F after extended running Locate the Aquajet ES at least one inch away from any wall surface In most cases you ll be able to mount the Aquajet ES very close to where the old pump was locat ed 3 Survey the existing plumbing and identify the suction line i e the line going from the water hold ing tank to the pump If there is not a screen filter currently on this l
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