VENTURA 150 MPC OWNER`S MANUAL
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1. The correct torque is specification is 85 foot pounds yo Straight Straight or 90 deg 3 8 pipe ra Eu i Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with gt thread showing Cut tube square Figure 2 Kaa m Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide 8 No threads showing sk Figure 3 Insert tube 0 9 until it stops EA IMPORTANTI Hold fitting bodv with a wrench when tightening MPC 3000 Wiring Mount control on a vertical surface with the wire grommets down central to the other svs tem components Make sure the cables will reach all of the modules to avoid splices Warning Do not connect the main power feed until all connections are made Filter Sensor harness Control cable 50 15 2M MPC 3000 displav Mount in 6 2M Protect connector while routing through drv central location Onlv con the vessel nect the MPC plug in cable Fresh vvater flush feed 15 4 5M Splice to flush valve Heat connectors to shrink Pump feed 4 1 2M mav be Main power feed Install cover Clark Pump harness RotoFlow meter extended as required Count after terminating wires salinitv probe and diversion valve feed additional length in wire siz Use a 15 amp breaker or fuse 15 4 5M See next page ing Wire fan in parallel Wire Size Guide for Ventura 150 12V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm to 15 fee2. The Ventura represents the finest watermaker for small and midsized yachts available today The Spectra Clark Pump is matched to a 21 high rejection membrane Properly installed and maintained it will supply years of reliable service The MPC 3000 control provides the ultimate in operational convenience and reli ability Note that prudent operation is required with any marine equipment Always maintain enough reserve water to get safely into your next port The Spectra High Pressure Intensifier known as the Clark Pump was introduced in 1997 and has continually im proved since It holds a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser It is built of modern non corroding composites Front View Pressure relief valve Quick disconnect fitting to facilitate maintenance Double rubber mounts to absorb vibration Rear view The Clark Pump membrane module Pre mounted and plumbed together as a single unit Saves time and adds reliability am Ventura feed pump inlet module Includes the feed pump cooling fan charcoal filter for the flushing system manual flush valve service valve and service port Compact and streamlined plumbing Feed pump may be removed and relocated if necessary Cooling fan is included for long life 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 com
3. 4 SPECTRA WATERMACHINES VENTURA 150 MPC OWNER S MANUAL Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 E mail spectra Ospectrawatermakers com WWW spectrawatermakers com Rev 09 27 05 Table of Contents Installation Page Number OU el a 5 GERS NAC dad iR O ce a O A EE ian 6 Installation Basiese seient z nia A EA o 7 Ventura Plumbing Schematic ss ssesesesssesessseesseessrtsssesseesseteeseeesseesseesseesseeesseetsseesseesseeesees 8 Feed Pump REIOCJHONA AO O O E A OO 9 product Water pl bit is ZERA A BRE A OG 10 Tube Fitting Assembly Procedures assess A GA A GALE 11 O AT 14 MPC Tank Switch Wiring and operation 0 cece eee aaa aaa aaa aaa eneenes 16 Z Brane Installation sne teca i ei aa 43 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing nen emet A R BA A 17 Dry TES UE tiet a elec ses 21 Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run asa o AGE 23 Manta Operas o w O Gaza sas estel tae 24 Maintenane sd A ES AAA EE ARE OE 27 Service amp Maintenance Salimitv Probe Calibratie srek naa Gel 21 Long Term storage Procedures ets donem ates a 25 MIC INE ermita BA b di Si dit tetes a taka 27 Maintenance setem i a TSS 28 Membrane Clean g setem le ool Z R A 29 Suggested Spares ici radica tete 31 Troubleshooting Procedures Service Bulletins ss nenennnennnnenzenzenznnnnnnnnz 33 Part NUM Ber SE o as sce sa ese 46 Introduction to the Ventura 150 MPC
4. Bowl FT FTH 10H Filter Housing O ring SO FHS 10 j Sea Strainer Lid amp Bowl amp Screen FT STN 5 Charcoal Filter Cartridge Sea Strainer Screen PEPICEC FT STN 5S Sea Strainer O ring SO STN 5SS 47 Part Numbers PL SLN 1 4D12VB 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 12V VV O VB PL SLN 1 4D24VB 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 24V VV O VB PL CRV 1 4M F 1 4 PLASTIC CR VALVE M F lt PL MTS 1 4X3 8P SUB NP DVM 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE DIVERSION VALVE PCE MANIFOLD PL FTS 3 8X1 4P EL MPC SP 3 8 FPT X 1 4 TUBE FITT ST SALINITY PROBE ILA 3 REDUCING COUPLING EL SSR IFM BL nst INLINE FLOW METER SENSOR A MPC CONTROL PANEL VFD EL MPC RMCDF 3 4 16 ST X 1 2 Tube Fitting El PL MTE 3 4SX1 2 lt 3 8 NPTX3 8 Tube Fitting ele PL MTS 3 8X3 8P 1 8 FPT X 1 2 Tube Fitting El PL FTE 1 8X1 4P 1 8 Hex Plug PL HP 1I 8 lt _ 3 8 NPT X 1 2 Tube Fitting SS PL MTS 3 8X1 2S 48 Part Numbers Valve End Block B HP TB VEB B Stroke Sensor EL MPC SC15 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Coupling Bodv PL QDC BD3 8 5 8 Quick Disc Fitting Hose Barb PL QDC HB5 8 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP 3 8 Low Pressure Tube PL NLT 3 8LP 1 4 Product Tube PL NLT 1 4LP 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HVVR 1 2FR 3 4 16 Straight Thread O ring SO FT STF Connector O ring SO HPP CT Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 49 Part Numbers 3 4 3 Way Valve PL VLV 3W
5. block SO HPP VB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring OKE Spool piston Brine port O ring SO HPP VP End block A Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO HPP PLP XWi D SY P AA SAS S EJ Q f AD Reversing Valve End Blocks Parts Valve port seals O SO HPP VP y Pilot valve port seals SO HPP PLP Piston rod HP CYL 3 4R 7 8R 1R Center block cylinder O rings SO HPP ECCB Pilot spool O rings 4 Mount inside block RZ L SO HPP PV Pere HP CB PVS Pilot spool d j A HP CB PPS Pilot valve pin sl SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings Pilot orifice HP CB PO HP CB PVPS Pin seals HP CB PVCR Clip rings Center block Rod lip seals W 2 Mount inside block 4 SO HPP PR7 PR10 PR15 Feed in Check valve port O rings SO HPP CVP Check valve assembly Piston to rod O rings 2 Inside pistons Glass rod models only Center Block Check valve seat HP CB CVS U Q Check valve SO HPP CVS O ring P J z Check valve poppet HP CB CV Check valve spring Check valve washer Check valve retainer HP CB CVR 53 Parts S S compression 1 2 SS tube CYL U Piston with seal fittin S HP CYL SST Ay Ne LE OK U HP CVL PT Composite cvlinder HP CYL CCA SO HPP ECCB End cap O ring Cylinder end cap HP CYL EC Cylinder Ring HP CYL R Cylinder Assembly
6. mode dumps the product water overboard for ten min utes 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 The system is now in the operational mode You may start and run your system as you desire You will not have to go through the purging mode unless you de power the sys tem If you do you can bypass the purging mode by pushing Stop 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 cycle Check that the system is operating within its normal parameters Compare with the chart on the next page 18 MPC Display Modes Scroll through the modes with the alarm display Rey Product The Ventura will produce 6 6 5 GPH 26 27 LPH ves Salinity This may not show any lit bars on a new system Each square represents 100 ppm System re jects vvater higher than 750 PPM LED lights Reject Good indicate product mode Feed Water Pressure range 60 70 PSI 4 2 5 BAR Filter Condition When filters become partially clogged the MPC 3000 will alarm Service Prefilters If the filters become fullv clogged all squares highlighted the unit will shut off automati callv 19 Ventura MPC Dry Testing V
7. sea water for purging and test ing or follow the flushing purging and testing procedure given in the Dry Testing with Artificial Ocean instructions 29 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 av erage of two gallons 8L of water is alreadv present inside a Ventura 150 svstem This water has to be figured into the mixture A Ventura 150 svstem will use one container of compound Cleaning Procedure i Py CA eS Service hose connected Close the service valve and push Auto Store to effect a fresh vvater flush Connect your inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose Push Auto Store again and allow to run until there is 1 gallon 4L of water in the bucket Stop the system Turn the service valve to the service position Make sure that the pressure relief valve is open un pressurized Mix the cleaning chemical in the bucket Start the svstem with the manual switch on the MPC control box and circulate the chemi cal through the svstem for the required time Stop the pump replace the brine discharge hose and start the pump until the bucket is emptv Stop the pump and rotate the service valve back to the run position Restart the pump and run for 20 minutes to flush the chemicals out of the svstem DO NOT CLOSE the pressure relief valvel The svstem mav now be r
8. 0 micron filter elements Leave drv until next startup e Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your vvarranty The filters may be cleaned several times with a soft brush and water in a bucket Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease Oil Water Separator Optional To install oil water separator capabilitv remove the 20 micron filter from the dual filter hous ing and replace with the oil water separator element The Charcoal Fresh Water Flush Filter e Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months This filter protects the membrane by removing chlorine from the fresh flush water Use only a Spectra replace ment The Feed Pump and Clark Pump The feed pump and the Clark Pump require no routine maintenance except inspection for leaks Tighten any hose clamps or fittings the show signs of leakage The high pressure stainless steel fittings threaded into the Clark Pump have o ring seals with a straight thread These should never leak and should never be over tightened If one of the tube nuts starts to leak it can be un threaded sealed with a bit of silicone grease or silicone seal and using two wrenches tightened very tight 28 The Membranes The membranes need to be cleaned only when operating pressures have risen 1090 due to fouling or when the product quality degrades The leading cause of fouling is from biological growth that occurs when the system is left unused withou
9. 3 4 Cooling Fan 12V 24V KIT FK 12 24 ae Feed Pump Heat Sink EL FP FPHS Ventura Feed Pump Bracket FM VT ITM Feed Pump 12V 24V EL FP 12V 24V 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL FP PS Pump Head Assembly W Press Switch PL PMP SFPH 50 Fig 2 End block B HP TB VEB B Valve block HP TB VB oe ee cylinder Brine out Geen CA Pressure relief valve HP TB BV o Center block HP CB CB7 10 15 20 A Feed in Nainipsssteel tube Cylinder ring End ca ea Clark Pump Front View HP CYL EC End block A Valve block End block B Reset button Not on all unit HP TB RSB Composite cvlinder and base Alternate brine out High pressure in Test port Center block High pressure out lt Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring Clark Pump Back view End cap 51 Parts 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH Bolts HD CPS 5 16X3 Spool Assembly Spool End Exploded View Spool Seal Quad Ring Seal b Spool Center l GS Quad Ring Seal l Spool Seal Relief Valve O Ring Spool End SO HPP RV Apta Rines Relish valve Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block SO HPP Valve Block HD CPS 5 162 75 3 16 2 3 4 SS A H bolts Reset button and O ring S End block B LA Era SO HPP SP PS20 Piston O ring ls Valve bore 5 HP TB VSP VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Spacer ring Valve
10. ER TIGHTEN 1 4 Tube Fitting Assembly 11 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 vou reinstall the tubing in the same manner Rotate the 90 degree high pressure tube fittings on the Clark Pump for ideal tube runs The high pressure fittings are tvpicallv pre installed at the factorv These fittings 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 on the next page Connect the tubes to one of the components secure the tube runs and then trim and connect to the other component A 90 degree bend in a tube is 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 bodv with a wrench during the final tightening Of special note are the stainless steel tube fittings on the membrane housing which seal with an O ring and should be seated all the way in but need only to be snug not tight as with tapered threads Hold the fitting with a wrench while in stalling the tube The fittings on the Clark pump have an O ring seal and can be re oriented by
11. Vith Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water testing may be accom plished with an artificial ocean Purchase enough aquarium salt to make 5 gallons 20 liters of salt water Make sure that the domestic water svstem is powered up and that there is water in the tank Confirm that the charcoal filter is installed in the fresh water flush module and that the domestic water line had been installed and all valves are open 1 Open Pressure Relief Valve on the Clark Pump Remove the green tag and spacer 2 Close the vellow service valve on the inlet module This will be the center location 3 Power up the control Bypass the purge mode by pushing Auto Run and Stop simulta neously 4 Push the Auto Store button and allow it to run a flush cycle Do this five times to purge the storage chemicals 5 Hook up your inlet and brine discharge service hoses per the photo and route them into the 5 gallon 20 liter container Turn your product sample valve if installed to the sample posi tion If no sampling valve is installed temporarily route the product to tank tube into the bucket 6 Push the Auto Store button and fill the bucket with fresh water from the brine discharge Stop the system when it is full 7 Rotate the yellow service valve to the service position 8 Mix the salt to the proper proportion or use an aquarium hydrometer to adjust the salinity level 9 Push t
12. a unit being used frequently begins to make smelly water it will be the pre filters that are the source of the problem This 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 the 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 auto mated Spectra units to operate with less frequent prefilter changes 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 sys tems open the pressure relief when starting if there is a lot of air in the system until the air is 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 handling prefilters can be reused many times Bad smelling product water is usually caused by bad smelling feed water but can also be caused by a fou
13. and paper insulator Pull out the plastic brush holder The thermal switch is located on one of the brush leads With an ohmmeter check for continuitv through the switch If it is open you can make temporarv repairs bv wiring around it being careful that vour new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs that push the brushes on to the commutator If anv corrosion is apparent the brushes mav be sticking Once apart clean all the carbon dust from all the parts Clean the commutator with light sand paper Make sure to clean the small grooves on the commutator with a small sharp tool to remove the carbon in between the seg ments Adjust the springs on the brush holders so the brushes slide smoothiv in and out If the bearings are rough and binding remove the rubber dust cover and clean the best vou can grease them and work it free bv hand Don t service the bearing unless absolutelv neces sarv Reassemble in reverse order Xou can hold the carbon brushes back with papers clips inserted through the slots in the brush holder so thev don t hang up on the bearing during as sembly Make sure the corrugated bearing shim doesn t push out if it does push it back into place This will at least keep vou going until the motor can be replaced if necessarv 6 03 04 39 SF 2 ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The ShurFlo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch part no EL FP PS This is the small black unit on t
14. aners to do their jobs If the history of the system is unknown or it has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present it is recommended that the system be cleaned with SC 2 using an alternate source of unchlorinated fresh water before the system is run under pressure A simple test can be performed to see if biological growth has occurred Before running the system remove the prefil ters and examine their condition If the housings are full of smelly discolored 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 is discolored and smells bad perform an SC 2 cleaning with an alternate source of unchlorinated water before running the system pressurized If the brine is fairly clean the system can be purged run normally and checked for performance Clean the membranes only if performance is reduced Heating the water is preferable 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 Periodically stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable
15. backing out 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 12 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Carefully fit and measure 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 the 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 is 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
16. bacterial growth membrane can result in poor water quality and abnor mal operating pressures If operating pressures are above normal then cleaning is indi cated If the system pressures are within operating normal range cleaning may have little result Cleaning is no better for a membrane than it is for your clothes Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool MECHANICAL LEAKAGE within the membrane pressure vessel This is an unlikely but possible cause of poor water quality with old style Codeline pressure vessels white that we have used in the past The Spectra pressure vessel has a double O ring arrange ment that includes a telltale hole between them so that any salt water leaking past an O ring will drip into the boat and not go into the product water If system flow product plus brine is 1 5 GPM or above on one pump the membrane is clean the product flows are consistent with the system flow and the water quality is still not accept able then replacement of the membrane is indicated See HS LF2 Flow Check for instruc tions on checking flow rates 7 6 14 41 HS LF 2 FLOW TEST SHURFLO Before the test change all filters and clean the strainer Make sure that there are no leaks Check for air leaks as air in the svstem will cause low production and erratic salinitv Look for air bubbles in the product flow meter feed pump discharge hose and brine overboard hose Run the svstem and watch the pressures verv closelv Make sure
17. be fitting as sembly 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 qualitv is measured bv the MPC 3000 control Product water is then diverted into the fresh water tank Product to tank Route the product water into the top of the tank or a tee in the water tank fill hose DO NOTI feed into a vent line a manifold or the bottom of the tank Make sure that there is no restriction in this piping Accepted Product Water Outlet Automatic Valve heck Valve lt _Rejected product outlet Product from membrane RotoFlow Meter Salinity Probe m Product Diversion Valve Manifold 10 Product Tube Fitting Assembly Spacer O ring Grab Ring y Nut i L Tubing Body 3 Step 1 Dissemble fitting components a L 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 Step 4 Push the tube into the body until it bottoms out then hand tighten the nut DO NOT OV
18. d cuit breaker A message on the display will pump will start and the message read Purging Storage Solution will appear 17 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 few bubbles anvwhere in the intake hoses and the feed pump should sound smooth after priming After confirming that the system is primed inspect for leaks Note The reject light will be on whenever the product water is being rejected or not being made When the product water is below 750 PPM the green Good light will show that water is going to the tank Note You can bypass the purge sequence and initiate a normal start at any time by Pressing both Auto Run and Stop simultaneously This will bypass the purge sequence and enable a normal start 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 Do not bypass the purge mode unless you are sure that the chemicals are purged from the system or you will permanently damage the membrane After the purge sequence the control will alarm with the message Close pressure relief valve Close the valve and proceed by pressing Auto Run The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read purging product water This
19. d climates Propylene Glycol is still required The Z Brane system is integral with the watermaker unit and only requires continuous 12Vor 24V DC power to be operative The installation of the Z Brane only consists of wiring the power supply to a continuous source The Z brane power supply can tolerate voltages between 10V and 28V DC Note There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure Do not ser vice 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 Z Brane 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 44 Operation During normal operation the Red LED should be on Power needs to be supplied to the Z Brane unit at all times that vou 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 svstem To achieve full effectiveness thoroughiv fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel The Z Brane mav be de powered if the sv
20. esh water flush is to replace the sea water in the watermaker with fresh water whenever the system is not operating The Auto Flush Mode on the MPC 3000 changes the fresh water everv five davs if the svstem has been idle that long The watermaker will last longer and operate better if it is alwavs 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 anv chlorine in the fresh water that might damage the membrane an electrically operated valve and a check or one way valve The electrically operated solenoid valve opens during the fresh water flush allowing the boats pressurized wa ter 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 is operated at a reduced 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 is 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 b
21. estarted to make water flushed or stored Connecting brine discharge hose 30 Suggested Spares Ventura MPC Short term cruising weekends etc A basic cruise kit B This kit consists of three 5 micron filters three 20 micron filters and SC 1 storage chemicals Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time Two basic cruise kits one replacement charcoal filter and one replacement feed pump head Longer than 6 months Additional filters offshore cruising kit consisting of Clark Pump seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Part Number Spectra Watermakers recommended spare parts list SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL SC 2 CLEANER SC 3 CLEANER KIT CHEM SC1 KIT CHEM SC2 KIT CHEM SC3 BASIC CRUISE B KIT BCK B OFFSHORE REBUILD KIT KIT OFFSH 5 MICRON FILTER FT FTC 5 20 MICRON FILTER FT FTC 20 CHARCOAL FILTER FT FTC CC 5 STRAINER SCREEN FT STN 5S OIL WATER FILTER FT FTC OW FEED PUMP HEAD PL PMP SFPH 5 STRAINER O RING SO STN 5SS FILTER HOUSING O RING SO FHS 10H OFF SHORE KIT KIT OFFSH 20 MEMBRANE FT MB 20 SALINITY PROBE EL MPC SP SALINITY PROBE CABLE EL MPC SSC15 31 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Feed pump runs constantly will not turn off Manual override switch in on position Turn off manual switch on control box Feed pump runs with loud no
22. g 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 chlorine 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 water To ensure that filter elements fit properly and remove chlorine effectively they should be pur chased at factory authorized dealers Our element part number is FT FTC XX The last two digits indicate the micron rating e g FT FTC 05 is for a 5 micron element Charcoal ele ments are FT FTC CC 06 03 04 38 SF 1 SHURFLO PUMP WON T RUN If the pump has power to it the fan runs but the pump won t run the first thing to check is the pressure switch The pressure switch p n EL FP PS is located on the wet end of the pump and has two red wires plugged into it Jump the two red wires together and see if the pump runs You can safelv run the system with the pressure switch jumped just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and don t let svstem pressure exceed 110 psi Replace the switch when a spare is available If the pump will not run with the pressure switch jumped then it is most likelv a problem with the brushes or overheat protection switch inside the motor The motor will come completelv apart by removing the two screws on the end of the motor Remove the rear cover
23. h 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 3000 display In this mode the water maker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open 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 watermaker 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 disp
24. harcoal filter Plumb to pressure side of fresh water svstem fi Sea Strainer Mount with Quick Block E Inlet pump module Mount vertically as low as prac tical no more than 4 1 1 M above waterline and do not mount over electrical equipment Leave clearance below for filter change 1 2 or 3 4 scoop strainer thru hull and seacock for watermaker only Mount low in a clear flow and away from head discharge Thru hull is owner supplied ge AT 4 Water Flow gt Feed Pump Relocation If you do not have adequate space to install the feed pump inlet module it is possible to re move and relocate the feed pump Before you install the module disconnect the hose that connects the feed pump to the module plumbing Remove the cooling fan and the heat sink from the pump Both are friction fits with no fasteners Remove the 4 machine screws hold ing the pump to the module Cooling fan Machine Screws Heat sink With the pump on a flat surface Remove the three screws that hold the pump head on See Fig1 Re orient the pump head 120 degrees See Fig2 Reinstall the screws and tighten firmly See Fig3 Now the feed pump may be installed where you wish Do not install with the pump head over the motor in case of leaks Wire size mav have to be increased if wire runs are longer Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Product Water Plumbing Product water tubing is 1 4 6mm on the Ventura 150 models See the Parker tu
25. he Auto Run button allow the system to prime and then close the pressure relief valve The system should build pressure and after several minutes start making water 10 Run the system under pressure and check for proper operation and leaks After testing the system stop and replace the brine discharge hose Restart and drain the bucket You can now store the system by using the above procedure for adding fresh water to the bucket and pickling the system or using the Auto Store system Valve in service position Connecting the brine Valve in closed position Inlet service hose connected discharge service hose 20 Salinity Probe Calibration Salinity is a measurement of total dissolved solids in liquid TDS these solids will conduct electricity to varving degrees A special probe is used with two electrical contacts in it to determine the resis tance to the flow of electricity in the liquid In Spectra Watermakers svstems the salinitv probe is located just before the diversion valve at the output of the membrane This wav the salinitv level of the product water can be evaluated before de ciding to either reject the water or accept it and divert it into the holding tank The salinity level in PPM can be seen either through the salinity meter in the software or a jumper can be added to the MPC board in the Calibrate position so that PPM can then be seen on the display rather than a bar graph After adding the jumper i
26. he end of the wetted end of the pump head part no PL PMP SFPH where the two red wires connect If the pressure switch is not properlv adjusted the pump mav cut out each time the Clark Pump cvcles and the feed pressure spikes When this happens the production will drop and an unusual noise will be heard when operating with two pumps but the svstem will function normallv during one pump operation on either pump The points in the switch will fail fairly quickly if set too low because of the constant arcing from cutting out each time the Clark pump shifts For all systems except the Gulfstream the feed pump pressure switches should be set to shut off at 125 psi 8 5 bar as follows On the very center of the switch is a small 5 64 allen screw Run the system on pump one and close the brine discharge valve 1 2 way 90 deg to block the flow Watch the pressure gauge and adjust the pressure switch to shut off at 125 psi Repeat for pump two Turn the allen screw clockwise to increase the cut off set point Gulfstream models could experience seal failures in the manifold if pressurized too high For this reason the pump should be removed from the system and the switch adjusted using a separate pressure gauge If replacing a feed pump or pump head for a Gulfstream model ar range to preset the switch before installation 8 05 04 40 HS LF 1 POOR PRODUCT QUALITY With any product water quality issue you need to check the calibration of the sal
27. ilar to those found on car tires This allows the internal air bladder of the accumulator to be precharged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 65psi 4 5bar for best re sults Add air using a tire pump or air compressor You can experiment with the exact pres sure that will give the best pulsation dampening on your installation The purpose of the fresh water flush accumulator is to allow a steady flow of 1 5 gallons per minute of flush water through the charcoal filter Because the feed pump on the 300 and 400 hundred series exceeds this maximum allowed flow rate the controller turns it on and off to reduce the overall flow rate The accumulator gives the water flowing through the charcoal filter somewhere to go while the feed pump is cycled off The flush water accumulator should be preloaded to 5 psi 35bar 9 27 04 34 OP 2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable bv manv gases including hvdrogen sulfide the gas that causes rotten eggs to smell the wav thev do If there are bad odors in the feed water thev will go through the membrane and the product water will be affected Usuallv 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
28. inity tester that you are using before proceeding Membranes are not an exact science and two identical systems can have a different product quality result World health standards deem water of up to 1000 PPM of total dissolved solids acceptable for drinking consumption We consider any thing below 700 PPM acceptable but not ideal and anything below 500 PPM excellent Factors that could affect water quality are addressed below LOW SYSTEM FLOW OR PRESSURE will equate to lower product quality higher PPM A 200 C system running at 70 psi will deliver product water in the 400 500 PPM range while the 380 C systems with twice the flow and operating at 100 psi into the same size membrane will produce 200 300 PPM water Ventura 150 systems which have a higher feed to output pressure ratio See MISC 4 nominal pressures as well as a higher feed flow membrane area ratio will produce water in the 150 200 PPM range These improvements in product quality come at the expense of energy efficiency DAMAGE TO THE MEMBRANE by chlorine contamination Flushing the system with chlorinated water will irreparably damage the membrane Charcoal filters are used to absorb any chlorine which might be present in flush water They must be of proper specification to be suitable There is no test for chlorine damage except the process of elimination of other causes DIRTY OR SCALED membranes A dirty foreign material scaled mineral deposits or contaminated
29. ir out of the feed pump 3 Run the system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your re quirements for several days 4 When the unit shuts down it will enter the Auto Store mode which will flush the unit every five days unless you run it to make water the unit is de powered or the Stop button is pressed 5 You may stop the system at any time with the Stop button but if you do it will not flush itself or go into Auto Flush mode You may now leave the system unattended for up to five days without further attention We recommend operating the system for longer periods and effecting a fresh water flush rather than running the machine every day and not flushing the system Remember that you need to run the system almost a half hour to make the flushing water You may notice that the system output is higher while charging your batteries as the machine is voltage sensitive Storage mode The timer counts down in hours until the next flush cycle Warning Understanding automatic fresh water flush system is essential for it to be effec tive 1 Make sure that the system has continuous power Shutting down power will reset control 2 Make sure that the potable water system is on and that there is adequate water in the tank for the extended period 22 Automatic Fresh Water Flush Cvcle Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water system configuratio
30. ise Intake blocked Air in system Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check FWF module for leaks Re prime system restart No lights or display system does not operate Remote display not connected No power to control box 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 Pumps run intermittently cycling on off System operating in flush mode DC models System will time out or manually stop with the Start Stop button Display activates but pump will not run loose or broken pump wire connection bad pump relay blown F3 or F5 fuse on MPC tanks are full 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 System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OR Good LED activated diversion valve inoperative wiring fault disconnected or broken product tubing diversion valve plunger Check wiring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diver sion valve plunger or replace valve contact factory System runs no product water de
31. lay reads Auto 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 is installed in each tank connect the wire from 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 16 Ventura MPC Nev System Start Up and Testing Avoid running the Ventura system if the vessel is in contaminated vvater such as in a harbor or canal The system should be fully tested before leaving port If the location or vveather prevents proper testing refer to the section Dry Testing Warning Damage may occur if the purge sequence is bypassed and the membrane is pressurized with storage chemical in it First check that e Thru hull inlet valve is open and the brine discharge valve is open e All of your hose connections are tight e The green tag with the spacer under the pressre relief valve has been removed e The pressure relief valve is open 1 2 turn e The switch on the MPC control box is set to the Auto position Remove Tag and Washer Power up the system by turning on the cir Push the Auto Run Button The fee
32. led membrane if the membrane has been left unpickled If the unit makes smelly but not salty water after a long idle period and the 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 in the product wa ter line Spectra offers a product water filter kit part no KIT FLT CC More on this subject is available on our website at www spectrawatermakers com 8 17 04 35 OP 3 CHEMICALS 101 Spectra systems use four types of chemicals SC 1 SC 2 SC 3 and propylene glycol anti freeze NOTE Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized Always open the pressure relief valve 1 2 turn Alwavs purge a system containing chemicals for at least 20 minutes unpressur ized before pressurizing and making water The SC 1 is for storage only It is no longer used as a cleaning chemical To prepare the sys tem for storage first do a fresh water flush until the brine discharge is below 1000 ppm or does not taste salty Mix one jar of SC 1 with 1 to 2 gallons of product or de chlorinated fresh water in a bucket and circulate UNPRESSURIZED with the fresh water in the system for 10 minutes then discard The system should be re pickled every six months in warm conditions and every eight months in cooler conditions The Spectra systems should be stored with propylene glycol if freezing could occur Thi
33. livered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated 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 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 32 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS Error Messages PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY System stalled system stalled may alarm when using the control panel to run system for servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead pressure relief valve open intake thru hull closed airlocked system no signal from stroke sensor or RotoFlow meter 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 High Pressure blocked brine discharge Check brine discharge fouled membrane Clean membrane Voltage Too High battery voltage too high or Charge batteries Voltage Too Low low Check charging voltage loose wires or poor connec Check power connections tions Re starting no signal from stroke sensor See remedy above for system at startu
34. low Thru hulls It is mandatory that a dedicated 1 2 to 3 4 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 snorkel type 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 thru 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 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 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 restricti
35. mp and re circulate the re maining antifreeze for a few minutes 10 Close the seawater intake and the service valve Drain the strainer and the hose leading to the inlet module 11 Disconnect the product to tank tube and blow the water out of it with compressed air Valve in service position Connecting brine discharge hose 27 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 is normal VVipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth The Seawater Strainer The sea water strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed Be careful to ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the gasRet is in place before reassembly VVhen the system is put into storage remove rinse and reassem ble dry to impede corrosion Check frequentiv during operation The Prefilters e Service the pre filters on a regular basis The MPC will alarm when the filters reach a 5 PSI 35 BAR pressure drop You may clean and reuse the filters at this level If you con tinue to use the system until it stops at 10 PSI 75 BAR then the filters will have to be discarded e To service the filters shut off the service valve open the housing and discard the old fil ters Clean out the housing bowl and reassemble the housings with new 5 and 2
36. n is 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 Make sure there is 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 Ventura 150 requires 4 gallons 16 liters every 5 days Make sure that the pressure water supply is on and will stay on during the flush mode if this is 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 is 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 will engage a flush and then the 5 day flush cycle The flush pump starts and the flush water solenoid opens for 5 7 minutes and then shuts down The display reads Fresh Water Flush with a countdown timer and then 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 will engage a one time flush The system flushes as described above but will not re flush every 5 days Display will read Fresh Water Flush with a countdo
37. not use any substitute except propylene Glycol If you chose to use glycol follow the winterizing instructions SC I 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 for short term stor age under two months use 1 2 of a container Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical Fa ka U 5 Spectra gre Mad ae ad kl Mai Aini 8 mel ro l pali gt Mr on OT that kin the eye el Tiny pre Moria fur uerarted pa 25 Ventura MPC Storage Procedure Shut the service valve by moving it to the middle position Perform two fresh water flushes by pushing the Auto Store button 3 Remove the cap on the service port on the feed pump module and install the service hose from your kit Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark Pump and replace with a quick disconnect service hose from your service kit Lead the hoses to a 5 gallon bucket or container 4 Push the Auto Store button and run the feed pump until you have one gallon of fresh water in the bucRet Stop the system 5 Mix 1 container of SC 1 storage compound with the water in the bucket 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is OPEN NU pressurized by turning 1 2 turn counterclockwise p 7 Place the service valve in Service position 8 Turn on the feed pump You can use the man ual swi
38. ons 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 e Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired e Perform wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards Ventura 150 MPC Plumbing lt q Brine Discharge thru hull place above waterline or tee brine into another visible drain Spectra Clark Pump Mount in a cool location May be oriented in any position and can be well above waterline Leave access to the pressure relief valve Do not mount over electrical equipment Use supplied spacers and washers for the vibration mounts Plastic fittings should have 3 4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in Leave the first pipe thread uncoated Avoid getting dirt or debris in the system during assembly Avoid tight bends and elbows Secure piping away from moving objects and protect from chafe 20 and 5 micron filters Do not mount over electrical equipment Leave clear ance underneath for filter change Accumulator Factory pre charged Install so that gauge is visible ___ p i Red In Green Out Fresh vvater flush inlet to c
39. p System stalled stalled Check Fuse followed by fuse number blown fuse at circuit board Replace fuse mini automotive type ATM Look for cause Service Prefilter clogged filters loose or defective pressure sensor wires Install new filters Check sensor wiring Ck Sea Strainer clogged strainer dirty 50 Micron prefilter Seacock closed Clean strainer screen change 50 micron filter check through hull and intake hoses Salinity High high product water salinity chlorine damage to mem branes defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected 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 33 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE All Spectra VVatermaRers except the Newport 700 and 1000 series are supplied with a pres sure accumulator tank part no PL ACC TK to be installed in the feed water line between the prefilters and the Clark Pump In addition the Catalina 300 and Newport 400 series also have an accumulator mounted inside the fresh vvater flush module The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark pump If the accumulator is not properly charged it can lead to prob lems with the ShurFlo pump pressure cutout switches The accumulators have an air valve on top sim
40. po nents listed Do not discard anv packaging until vou have found and identified all of the parts The small installation parts are listed on the kit list Warning We will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirtv davs of the ship date Studv the svstem plumbing and wiring diagrams before beginning vour installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Lavout the svstem Before starting the installation identifv the location where each module and component will be placed Insure that there is proper clearance around the components for removal of filters and system service Also check to make sure you have adequate tub ing and hose before starting so additional parts mav be ordered Ventura MPC Shipping List e High Pressure Clark Pump and reverse osmosis membrane module Feed pump inlet module with automatic fresh water flush svstem Accumulator tank Seawater strainer MPC 3000 control with harnesses MPC 3000 displav panel Dual filter assemblv with pressure sensors Installation Fittings Kit Service Hose kit 5 8 Hose 25 2 ea 1 4 product tubing 25 Filter wrench Teflon pipe tape Installation Basi stallatio asics Wd Not Supplied e Read the directions e Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs e Use heavy gauge wire e Install feed pump as low as possible per e Use a dedicated thruhull with scoop type strainer A 4 F
41. r flow Each pump alone should produce 1 5 gallons per minute 5 7 Ipm Running on both pumps the flow should be 2 7 gpm 10 Ipm Compare the product flow to the total feed flow Product flow should be 7 of total flow for a 150 and 9 5 of total flow for a 200 or 380 model If product percentage is low you may have an internal leak in the Clark pump For every 1 10 of a gallon per minute of feed water flow loss we will lose about 1 2 gallon per hour of product flow and the salinity will go up 100ppm Low feed flow combined with low system pressures see Misc 4 Nominal Pressures is most frequently due to worn ShurFlo pump heads part no PL PMP SFPH 9 24 04 42 SPECTRA WATERMACHINES L BRANE OPERATION M ANUAL Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Rd San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 Email spectra spectrawatermakers com Http www spectrawatermakers com Current manuals Z Brane 12 10 04 The Z brane is a revolutionary product which incorporates the Z Guard High Voltage Capacitive technology into the membrane pressure vessel Always active the Z Brane creates an environment that is unfriendly to bio film and bacteria The Z technoalgy also assits in the prevention of scale formation on the membrane surfaces The Z 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 col
42. s is the food grade antifreeze used to winterize RVs boats and cabins This works very well for storing in warm climates and is good for one year See Wintering or Pickling With Antifreeze for instructions on this procedure NOTE Do not use metasodium bisulfate the standard chemical used to store most watermak ers This chemical will damage the Clark pump and void the warranty CLEANERS Cleaning can be detrimental to the membrane and shorten its life Avoid unnec essary cleaning Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool SC 2 is an alkaline cleaner used to remove light oil grime and biological growth It is most effective if heated to 120 F On a boat this is not easy to do If not heated circulate for 2 hours and let set for several hours and re circulate for one hour and discard In most cases the water quality will increase in PPM after an SC 2 cleaning After a few hours it should recover to near the PPM it produced before the cleaning SC 3 is an acid cleaner used to remove mineral and scale deposits This is used in the same way as the SC 2 In most cases this is used first and if no results are achieved proceed with the SC 2 SC 3 will in most cases lower the product PPM and over all pressures Scaling is a slow process that may take several months or years SC 3 is less harmful to the membrane and will almost always improve the performance of an older membrane 7 19 04 36 OP 4 FRESH WATER FLUSH The purpose of the fr
43. sing through the pump the feed water enters the filter housings containing 20 and 5 micron elements These filters remove very fine particles which could damage the Clark Pump and shorten membrane life Some units have only the 5 micron filter 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 biologically fertile near shore waters the prefilters will plug up the pressure drop across the filters will rise 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 cleaning with a hose When operated only an hour or two a day in inland or near shore waters the trapped plankton will begin to decay in the filters long before the elements plug up and the bacteria involved 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 regu larly before they get too smelly filters in this service can last through dozens 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 plu
44. stem is stored with chemicals or winterized with Glycol Power on LED High Voltage connector DO NOT DISCONNECT OR SPLICE ANY OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE VVIRINGI Contact the factory if modifications are required 45 Part Numbers 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Body PL QDC BD3 8 Front View 5 8 Quick Disc Hose Barb PL QDC HB5 8 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP Plate Bracket End Cap 3 4 NPT X 1 2 Hose Barb Elbow FM PVB PBE PL HBE 3 4X1 2 1 Way Solenoid Valve 12V 24V PL SLN 1 4012 24 Rear View Wa Plate Bracket FM PVB PB Pressure Vessel End Cap Rubber Mount FT PV EP HD RBP RM Plastic Spacer Pressure Vessel End Ring HD SPN MKINS FT PV ER Clear Filter Housing Bowl amp Cap FT FTH 10L 3 4 NPTX5 8 Hose Barb Clear Filter Housing O ring PL HBS 3 4X5 8 SO FHS 10H 46 Part Numbers Pressure Sensor EL SSR 150 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 Filter Housing Bracket Duplex FT FHB 10HD 1 2 Female Tee 1 2 NPT X 5 8 3 4 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL TEE 1 2FN Hose Barb PL HBE 3 4X5 8 1 2 Nipple L HBS 1 2X5 8 PL NP 1 2N 1 4 Street El PL MFF 1 4X1 4 1 2 X 1 8 Bushing Reducer PL BSH 1 2X1 8N Pressure Guage PL PSG LP1 5 Accumulator Tank PL ACC TK T 1 VVay Solenoid Valve 12V 24V PL SLN 1 4012 24 3 4 Nipple PL NP 3 4N 1 4 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El L HBE 1 4X5 8 High Pressure Filter Housing Lid amp
45. t 4 5M 8 Gauge 10 mm to 25 feet 7 5M gt R 6 Gauge 16mm to 35 feet 10 6M Total length for a pair of wires Wire Size Guide for the Ventura 150 24V Protect with 7 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 12 Gauge 4mm to 10 feet 3M 10 Gauge 6mm to 25 feet 7 6M 8 Gauge 10mm to 35 feet 10 6M 14 Clark Pump Harness Salinitv Probe Roto Flow meter Diversion Valve To Roto Flow Meter gt To Diversion Valve gt To Salinity Probe The RotoFlow meter measures product flow It is supplied with a three pin plug in connector Plug it in to the RotoFlow cable and seal the connection with the supplied heat shrink tubing The salinity probe uses a telephone style jack and plug Plug it in and slide the black plastic boot over the sensor to waterproof the connection The diversion valve cable has two conductors There is no polarity Crimp the supplied heat shrink butt connectors to the diversion valve leads and heat them to seal 15 Tank Switch Installation and Operation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 3000 PCB that can be used in four different con figurations to automaticallv start and stop the watermaker or to automaticallv stop the wa termaker 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 7 Float Switch 1 is the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switc
46. t 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 for higher than normal readings for the existing conditions Other conditions can cause high pressure such as cold feed water or clogged filters Low product flow is usually due to low volt age 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 mineral scal ing The alkaline cleaner SC 2 is used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance is reduced and they have not been pickled recently cleaning is recommended The acid cleaner should be used first If the problem persists after the acid cleaning do the alkaline cleaning If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings this is an indica tion of another problem with the system or that it is time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning the SC 3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first then the SC 2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known bio fouling is present the SC 2 may be used first Using hot water if possible up to 120 45C is recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cle
47. t may be necessarv to cycle through the different displays until the display reads Salinity Procedure 1 Locate the calibrate jumper location on the MPC 3000 board Jump the terminals 2 Start the system and after the salinity stabilizes test the product water with a calibrated hand held tester 3 Locate the MPC calibration trimmer potentiometer on the board below the salinity probe jack Adjust until the display PPM matches the PPM reading from the hand held salinity monitor Turning the trim pot clockwise will lower the salinity reading and counter clockwise will raise it 4 Shut the system down and disconnect the jumper on the MPC board If a hand held meter is not available you can remove the probe and dip it into a known calibrated solu tion MPC 3000 CALIBRATION ADJUSTMENT CALIBRATION JUMPER ET FT i E SWITCHES ah 4 a 4 KA EN pn 8 CALIBRATE gt ATE com FEE wi El if El ky E z de L m LIL 21 Ventura MPC Operation Normal operation If the system has been pickled or stored use the New System Startup procedure 1 Check to see that the inlet seacock is open 2 Push the Auto Run one or more times The machine will run for one hour for each time the button is pushed then shut off and automatically do a fresh water flush If you receive a System Stalled error code there is no flow in the system Open the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump and bleed the a
48. tch on the MPC 3000 control box Circu late the storage chemical in the system for ap proximately 10 minutes Turn off the feed pump HESS when finished a 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 pump the bucket drv by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket is emptv Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose Close the seacock and drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble dry Service valve Off Service hose connected Brine disconnect fitting Service valve in service position 26 Ne ASA o Winterizing Close yellow service valve push Auto Store to flush the system Connect the inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose Place them in the service container or bucket Push Auto Store and run until there is 1 gallon 4L of fresh water in the bucket then stop the system Reconnect the brine overboard hose to the Clark Pump Turn the service valve to the Service position Pour 2 gallons 8L of Propylene Glycol in the bucket Make sure that the pressure relief valve is OPEN un pressurized Turn on the feed pump with the manual switch on the MPC control box until antifreeze appears in the brine overboard hose Stop the pump Reconnect the brine service hose Start the pu
49. that on each shift evervthing is even from side to side If the feed pressure to the Clark pump is different asvmmetrical on one stroke than on the other this could be part of the problem A difference of a few PSI is ac ceptable but anvthing over that is an issue If the pump is asymmetrical Clark pump repairs should be done before continuing with these tests Ask for CP 5 Clark Pump Checkout in structions If no asymmetry is noted please do this test NOTE On Ventura 150 and 200 models with only one feed pump disregard the instructions concerning pump two and both Make sure the ShurFlo overpressure cutout switches part no PL PMP SFPH are set to 125 psi With pump 1 running close the brine service valve The feed pressure should rise to 125 psi and the pump should shut off Repeat with pump 2 If the pumps shut off at a lower pres sure see SF 2 Adjust ShurFlo Pressure Switch bulletin 1 Log the pressure on pump 1 pump 2 and both Log the product GPH LPH at the same time 2 Log the voltage at the feed pumps at the same time Confirm at least 12 5 volts at the pumps You may have to run the engine or battery charger 3 Measure the total flow rate of the system Run the system making water and divert BOTH the brine discharge AND product water into a bucket Time how long it takes to make a given amount of water Repeat with pump 2 and both pumps In order to make good water you need the proper amount of feed wate
50. ve in SERVICE position and start the feed pump with the manual switch Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty and turn the service valve back to RUN Diversion valve manifold outlet Tube A Tube to tank Tube A z Tube to tank IIA a Automatic Manual Operation Operation 24 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously When not in use biological growth in the mem brane is the leading cause of membrane fouling A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment The fresh water flush system will greatly reduce biologi cal growth but may not stop it completely in certain conditions If an optional Zeta Guard or Z Brane water treatment system is installed in the system then three to five day flushing intervals will maintain the system as long as fresh water is provided and the charcoal filter maintained System Storage or Pickling If the system is to be left unused for more than five days 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 charcoal filter Charcoal filters last a maximum of 6 months once wetted Spectra SC 1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do
51. wn timer then the default display when fin ished Pressing the Stop button will cancel the auto flush mode 23 Manual Operation e In the event of an MPC control failure the system may be operated manually using the switch on the feed pump module e For manual start up set the switch to Manual Shut the unit down if the Clark Pump does not cvcle In manual operation the salinitv control is inoperative and the diversion valve will not operate Instead product water must be taken directly from the membrane product water outlet The automatic safetv controls are disabled in manual mode e Bypass the diversion valve as follows e Disconnect the 1 4 inch tube A that runs between the membrane product outlet and the RotoFlow meter at the membrane outlet fitting Product water will run out of the fitting e Taste the product water before sending it to a tank Always discard the product wa ter for the first few minutes of operation The initial product water from the system may not be potable e Disconnect the product to tank tube from the diversion valve manifold outlet and connect it to the membrane product outlet fitting e To shut down manually set the switch Auto e If the system is to be left idle for more than a day it should be given a fresh water flush To manually flush collect 3 gallons of product water in a bucket Connect the service hose to the service connection on the pump module Place the service val
52. y taking a sample of the brine discharge water just as the flush cycle is 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 3000 display gives a CK SEA STRAINER alarm this means that the fresh water supply is in sufficient 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 is going to be left on Auto Flush Mode In daily or regular use the fresh water flush after each shutdown will help prevent this prob lem but in excessively warm or fertile waters the pre filters will need regular attention 7 26 04 37 PF 3 PREFILTERS ShurFlo Up to four different filters are used on all Spectra Systems using ShurFlo feed pumps to en sure that no damaging foreign materials enter the system There are 2 or 3 filters in the system to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation and an addi tional filter to prevent the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing During normal operation the feed water is filtered in two stages First it enters a fine mesh metal sea strainer This protects the feed pump from damage due to foreign materials and lar ger sea creatures After pas
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