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1. 5 ainssaid 10 Suniem payeys nss sd asesjal 01 1 8 au uado se jd ulewa 5037 85991 USUM dnyeys 2992 5 SNOLLOV NOILdIH2 3q NO 51 031 ONIHSV 1s 5 031 YOLVIIGNI 031 Page 172. DESSALATOR Technical and Sales Departments Z des Moulins Euro 92 Bat D 282 rue des Cistes 06600 ANTIBES Tel 33 0 4 93 95 04 55 Fax 33 0 4 93 95 04 66 e mail contact dessalator com Web site www dessalator com Version A3 CONTENTS 1 Components page 1 2 How to install the desalinator Sea water inlet page 2 Motor unit page 3 Membrane unit page 4 Control panel page 5 3 Starting the Dessalator page 6 4 Directions for use membranes page 5 Maintenance 5 1 Maintaining and 5 2 rinsing the membranes page 8 5 2 Rinsing the membranes page 9 5 3 Sterilizing the membranes page 10 5 4 High pressure pump page 10 6 Spare parts and accessories page 11 Appendix A1 Reverse osmosis page 12 A2 How to assemble the HP connectors page 13 A3 Sterilizing cartridge Instructions for use page 14 A4 Manual rinsing page 15 A5 Troubleshooting page 16 A5 Troubleshooting Led indicator page 17 Connections plan Connections DES 12 23 230V DUO Doc RAC DUO 4 12 10 Production Diam 10 N 3 1 Rinsing solenoid valve cable Diam 12 N 4 Membranes Length 700 Width 190 Height 120 Control panel Length 320 Width 200 Depth 150 Control cable 301 Water line Motor unit Length 500 Width 320 Height 220 Rinsing with a pressurized fresh water Legend D Rinsing solenoid valve control cable S
3. RUN ON 230V AC RUN ON 12 24V DC PRESSURE SENSOR PRODUCTION VALVE 0 100 Bar 4 20mA MAIN 3 POSITION CONTROL SWITCH HOURS COUNTER PROGRAM RED GREEN YELLOW OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL 230V AC INPUT N O PROTECTION GROUND O 230V AC INPUT L 12 15V 24 29V DC IN POS 21 des 3 Moulins D S SALATO 282 Rue de Cistes B timent Euro 92 RL1 06600 Antibes France 12 15V 24 29V DC IN NEG ae HP PUMP TITLE CONNECTIONS DES 12 23 230V DUO 12 24V DC 230V AC DOC RAC DUO PAGE 1 1 SHEET REV A DATE 04 12 10 AUTHOR VAK GREENTRONICS BV THE NETHERLANDS _ _ ee e ee _ e ee ee ee a a g Version A3 Hull valve lt must be located the lowest possible in the boat to the back for a motor yacht or in the centre near the keel for a sailing boat The hull valve strainer filters out the larger particles at system entrance Pre filter lt must be located the nearest possible to the hull valve and be compulsory under the waterline If not possible there is a solution install a LP pump optional The pre filter filters out solid particles down to 5 um at the motor unit inlet It is supplied with wrench For automatic rinsing an electro valve is mounted Motor Pump unit lt must be located compulsory under the waterline The motor pump unit is comprised of the 12 or 24 V motor a
4. Replace the pre filter Recharge batteries Check the connection Inadequate power cable section reinforce cable section HP head memes E No pressure reading Insufficient water or the rinsing valve valves in the pump head Page 16 tor led ind Troubleshooting 80 0 FA SUIUIEW y ezsa HO 5 jeuondo passsid uoynq 4015 48 4 00 55 T Z 00 5 JO 2 10525 ajgissod dn Suusmod saye 5141 0 5308 au J 105095 Inssad UO JAMO 2 Aa pezs y pue 2 5 yogya Usul 75114 Je 11215 au pig 00 Inssad 9 T T pasoja jou 51 y SINS ayeuw asiMyaoja 55 y WN 5 MOJ 00 51 31NSS314 a1nssa1d 1004 5 OF sayel 8015012 aseajd BUISUIY Jajem suinpoid poof si Aujenb Bulnpold 13 eM Sunpoid 5 291 poof si Auyenb 131emM au uaym em aseald poo 104 Suniem yo sinssaid uononpold 8 02 y 51 Jy UN 35IMY20 2 sinssa1d au UN
5. FF The automatic flush is a better way to flush the system since it s not only flushes the sea water out it also back wash the pre filter and dumps all the dirt and debris that accumulated in the filter s housing back to the sea through the sea water intake DON T FORGET After each system flushing before using the water maker you need to 1 Make sure the pressure dial is turned all the way anti clcockwise 2 Turn the water maker ON and let it run with no pressure for 1 minute until the red alarm light comes on This is the time needed for the sea water to replace all the fresh water that are in the system before running pressurized sea water through the membranes RUNNING FRESH WATER IN HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH THE MEMBRANES WILL DAMAGE THE MEMBRANES Page 9 5 3 STERILIZING THE MEMBRANE When should the membrane be sterilized Normally regular monthly rinsing of the membrane may be all that is required to maintain the membrane If this is not possible sterilization will be necessary A sterilisation procedure should be carried out every six months Membrane sterilizing procedure 1 Manual method Thoroughly rinse the desalinator with fresh water for 10 minutes using the three way valve on the pre filter This procedure should be followed while the machine is idle Pour the sterilizer entire packet contents into a bucket containing 8 litres of water Disconnect the sea water inlet hose and immerse it in the
6. bucket Run the desalinator without increasing pressure until the bucket is empty When the bucket is empty and the procedure is completed the hose can be reconnected If not see number 3 2 The sterilizing procedure can also be carried out using a garden spray Pour the entire packet contents of sterilizer into a bucket containing 8 litres of fresh water and mix thoroughly Fill the spray bottle with this mixture and spray the sterilizer into the water maker inlet at a spray pressure of 3 to 4 bars If not see number 3 3 Sterilizing cartridge ST2 We have developed a sterilizing cartridge which makes this procedure very simple and easy Cartridge instructions are given in appendix A3 Before using the desalinator again simply rinse with fresh water for a few minutes using the three way valve on the pre filter and all traces of the sterilizer will be removed 5 4 HP Pump The HP pump is half filled with oil to the indicated level on the gauge Normally no additional oil is needed throughout the life of the water maker However if refilling is necessary use multi grade oil 15W40 and do not exceed the indicated level in the middle of the red mark on the gauge which is on the back of the pump to the opposite of the pump head BEWARE the sticker located on the red oil filling cap of the HP pump is there only for the shipment it must be removed before use Page 10 6 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Spare parts Dessalator
7. connection gt The 12 or 24V motor power cable with a connector and pin location system is connected to the cable exiting the 12 or 24V motor gt The solenoid valve is connected with Page 5 3 Starting the Dessalator 1 Ensure the valves are open before starting up the desalinator Hull valve and waste oulet valve if relevant 2 To be done compulsory For the first use after the replacement of the filter when lifting the boat out of the water or for a long period of not using your water maker please fill the circuit with fresh water WITHOUT PRESSURE with the pump of board put the handle valve on the pre filter to the back this operation should be done for 3 or 4 minutes water maker stopped and pressure captor open fully anti clockwise Once the circuit 15 full of fresh water put the valve handle of the pre filter to the front 3 It is important to take account of the ampere capacity of the batteries and of the working duration for a use without any risk it is better to start the motor of the boat 4 To start the desalinator the pressure regulator must be open Switch on 5 Turn the pressure regulator dial to the right until the HP gauge reading is in the Orange zone then gradually adjust until the needle reaches the beginning of the green zone Check that the pressure remains constant The purpose of this operation is to remove air from the system and to obtain a more constant pressure while the desa
8. e gt a 2 Insert the steel tapered end piece into the stainless steel nut and tighten very firmly on the male tapered union i gt 3 Lightly grease the of the stainless steel cone and screw it straight into the brass union Stop where the steel threading disappears into the brass end piece a gap of approximately 7mm between the nut and the brass union gt 4 Unscrew the nut of the tapered adaptor The connector is now ready for the hose from pump to membrane We recommend using an insulating pipe to protect it against vibrations gt 5 IMPORTANT Check carefully that the end piece does not block the hose Please dont forget to put Loctite or watertight product on the male and female cones when remounting Please check that the HP connector is not blocked up gt either by blowing into the hose gt or by inserting a screwdriver to check free passage Tres 13 APPENDIX Sterilizing cartridge instructions for use The desalinator is not running Close the sea water inlet valve Open the sterilizing cartridge Remove the top grid Place the foam filter at the bottom of the filter Pour the powder into the cartridge Replace the top grid and close the cartridge Check that the seal is properly positioned Dismantle the basin of the pre filter Remove the 5um cartridge from the pre filter 4 Remove the 5um cartridge f
9. ea water Fresh water Filter Width 310 Height 390 Depth 340 hose pump membranes Positive connection on relay with brown cable 35 Negative connectionon motor with green yellow cable 35 mm in 12Vand24V Soci t DESSALATOR 7 1 des 3 Moulins Euro 92 Bat D 06600 Antibes Tel 33 0 4 93 95 04 55 Fax 33 0 4 93 95 04 66 e mail contact dessalator com Installation Diagram Dessalator D60 12 V and 24V Production Diam 10 N 3 T Rinsing solenoid valve cable Diam 12 N 4 Membranes Length 700 Width 190 Height 120 Control panel Length 320 Width 200 Depth 150 Control cable 3x1 5mm Water line Motor unit Length 500 Rinsing with a pressurized fresh water Width 320 Height 220 Legend Diam 12 D Rinsing solenoid valve control cable ER Sea water mmm Fresh water mum hose pump membranes Filter Width 310 Height 390 Depth 340 Positive connection on relay with brown cable 35 Negative connection on motor with green yellow cable 35 mm 12V and 24 V D Soci t DESSALATOR 2 1 des 3 Moulins lt Euro 92 B t 06600 Antibes T l 33 0 4 93 95 04 55 Fax 33 0 4 93 95 04 66 e mail contact dessalator com OPTIONAL 12 24V DC PRE PUMP SALINITY SENSOR RINSE VALVE POWER LED Ub S z OVIS
10. ection of the HP Stainless steel fittings it is possible to rotate the heads through 90 by unscrewing the grey production connectors Remove the nut covers and loosen the 12 nuts maintaining the unit Remove the rod to obtain access and rotate the membrane head using a box wrench to join the stainless steel connector Reinstall the rod and tighten the assembly Page 4 2 How to install the desalinator 2 5 Control panel The control panel must be mounted on a vertical surface as close as possible to the motor pump unit and to the membranes Leave space behind the panel to facilitate the connections It is recommended that it is installed at the bottom or on the sides of cupboards under chart table or main cabin seats on the front panel of a rear bunk The panel has the following water connections gt HP hose gt Production hose exiting the membranes blue gt Production hose from panel to tanks a 10mm inner Tricoflex hose will be required which must be connected either to the fresh water tanks or to the distribution manifold on the fresh water unit inlet provided there is no constricting valve on the fresh water tank outlet gt A Tricoflex waste oulet inner 12mm hose will also be required which can be connected to a sink wash basin or cockpit water drain to avoid having the hull redrilled In this case remember to open the outlet valves before using the Dessalator Electrical
11. ion caused by freezing can rupture the membranes and prevent the salt from being filtered out The membranes must not be exposed to temperatures above 60 C as high temperatures may also prevent salt from being removed Drying out of the membranes The membranes should be permanently immersed in liquid either sea water before treatment fresh water provisionally stored or sterilizing liquid if the desalinator is not used for extended periods of time See sterilization methods appendix A3 Sterilizer is effective for six months and must be replaced after this period of time Recommendations for use The various quality and salinity grades of sea water affect both membrane efficiency and the working of the desalinator in Marinas The system is not recommended for use in muddy or polluted water briny water river Red Sea which can clog the pre filter and damage the membranes However if the desalinator has to be used in such conditions only run it for very short periods as soon as clean sea water becomes available rinse the membrane and run the system without pressure for 30 minutes with the pressure regulator open Page 7 5 Maintenance CAUTION IN FREEZING CONDITIONS PLEASE EMPTY THE FLOWMETER TUBE ON THE CONTROL PANEL BY DISCONNECTING THE PRODUCTION HOSE AND BLOWING OR INJECTING AIR INTO THE HOSE PROTECT YOUR MEMBRANES WITH BLANKETS 5 1 Maintaining the membrane After 1 000 working hours it is normal that the flow l
12. linator is running 6 Fresh water quality and flow into the tank is automatically monitored by the electronics board 7 pressure becomes too high the desalinator will cut out and the red indicator will light up If this occurs reduce pressure switch off and restart the desalinator 8 shut down the watermaker switch off then reduce pressure 9 To shut down with rinsing please see page 8 and 9 10 the desalinator is not used for extended periods of time it should be rinsed preferably once a month without pressure If not the membranes will have to be sterilized for the storage for 6 months Note Fresh water production depends on the temperature of the sea water and on the cleanness of the 5um pre filter Page 6 4 Directions for use MEMBRANES DELICATE COMPONENTS Reverse osmosis membranes must be carefully maintained as they are the most delicate elements of your system We recommend that the maintenance instructions are carefully followed to prevent the membranes from damage and to ensure the guarantee is not invalidated Maximum production capacity of the desalinator is achieved with a sea water temperature of 25 C The functioning of the membranes will vary depending on the temperature of the sea water and the sailing area Output drops by approximately 2 5 to 5 for each degree below 25 C Extreme temperatures The membranes should not be exposed to temperatures below 0 Overpressure due to expans
13. nd a high pressure pump Membrane unit The membrane unit includes 2 membranes 2521 assembled in a compact frame According to the model a fuse or a circuit breaker is supplied Control panel includes a HP gauge a flowmeter an on off switch a pressure adjustment knob an operating time meter 3 indicator lights Pipes and hoses supplied by Dessalator High pressure pipes pump membranes and membranes control panel 2 pipes and 4 special connectors Water production pipe membrane control panel Additional hardware needed for assembly Miscellaneous screws including Parker Stainless jubilee clips 10 and 212 Assortment of plastic rings tie wraps Teflon tape or insulating water proof tape Silicon Rubson mastic Sicaflex or equivalent Ribbed insulating pipe for cables and HP tubes Tricoflex hoses D 10 and 12 Power cable 35mm for the 12V and 20mm for the 24V Various tools electric drill saw VVVVVVVV WV Page 1 2 How to install the watermaker 2 1 Sea water inlet Connections Hull valve three way valve Pre filter pump Fresh water three way valve rinsing electro valve The sea water inlet valve should be connected to the pre filter using a tricoflex hose of inner 12mm for sea water circuit and rinsing under pressure Mount two jubilee clips at each joint with their tightening heads positioned diametrically opposite on the hose Connect the pressurized fre
14. or iodine and it should be also mineralized to ensure it remains consumable Pay attention not to allow pure chlorine or a too high dose of chlorine into the desalination system as this could damage the device How does your desalinator work Sea water enters the inlet valve which penetrates the hull This sea water is then routed through the 5 um pre filter The filtered water is forced through the membrane by the HP pump operating pressure 60 to 65 bars The pressurised water passes through the surface holes of the membranes depositing the salt and minerals which are then rejected into the sea with the remaining solution The now fresh water flows over a detector which measures its salt content If the desalination achieved is satisfactory the three way valve automatically directs the fresh water to the tank If the salinity values measured by the salinity probe are too high conductivity gt 1 000 siemens the valve will reject the water produced into the sea The volume of drinking water being treated at any time is monitored by a flowmeter on the control panel The production capacity of fresh water is achieved with a sea water temperature of 25 C The output drops by approximately 2 5 to 5 for each degree below 25 C 12 APPENDIX A2 Installation instructions HP Connectors 1 Screw the brass union skirt anti clockwise onto the HP pipe no more than 2 5cm Stop where the inner threading disappears a
15. owers between 10 and 15 If more you should think of replacing the membranes e The volume of production of your watermaker can be made over the first 24 to 48 hours of operation the drinking water produced falls below the normal working specifications sea water containing a TDS of 35 000 ppm a sea water temperature of 25 C and pressure of 65 bars and if production is not improved by rinsing the membrane then the membrane has to be replaced e Please take into consideration that the volume of drinking water produced is dependent on ideal sea water temperature and on pressure in the system Therefore if the volume of drinking water produced falls it does not necessarily mean that the membrane need to be replaced 5 2 Rinsing the membranes Once a week the water maker needs to be flushed with fresh water before using it to make fresh water There is no need to flush it with fresh water after each use as this is just a waste of water that are taken from the boat s tank There are 2 methods to flush the system manual and automatic Both systems are using the water that are in the tanks of the boat and there is no use in water from the dock or a connection of any hose from a source outside the boat Remember The biggest enemy of the membranes is fresh water Fresh water should be always used with no pressure when going through the system pressure dial turned all the way anti clockwise and the system should always run with no p
16. ressure after a fresh water flush to dump all the fresh water that are in it before making freshwater from sea water also with the pressure dial all the way anti clockwise When running the watermaker with the dial all the way anti clockwise it will shut it self down automatically after 1 minute Only then the watermaker is ready for use Page 8 Manual Flush Next to the pre filter there is a valve The valve is connected to the fresh water system of the boat and turning it will automatically start the boat s water pump and a flow of fresh water from the tank to the water maker 1 Don t turn the water maker Leave it on it s OFF position 2 Turn the pressure dial all the way anti clockwise 3 Turn the valve of the fresh water intake which is located next to the filter for 2 minutes The boat s water pump will start and fresh water will run through the water maker Automatic Flush After using the water maker don t switch it off While the water maker is still running turn the pressure dial all the way anti clockwise The water maker will stop making water and will automatically start the flushing process The green and orange lights on the control panel will turn on which indicates that flushing is in process This should take 30 seconds and will stop automatically The green and orange lights will shut off and the only indicator will be the blue flashing light on the ON OFF button to remind you to shut the water maker O
17. rinsing must be connected to the output of your board pump An electro valve is mounted on the output diam 12 for automatic rinsing It can be connected under a sink a wash basin or on the way of pressurized cold water hoses The valve handle must be positioned to the front when the water maker is working For a manual rinsing please move the valve handle to the back When replacing the filter cartridge please check that the O ring seal for the basin is secure and that the bleeder screw is tightened and fill the circuit with fresh water again for 3 to 4 minutes without pressure put then the handle to the front If the pipe must pass through dividing walls or touch sharp edges use an insulating pipe or tube superior to the pipe diameter to protect it against wear and friction Page 2 2 2 Motor unit The HP motor unit should be installed as low as possible in the boat in a horizontal position and it must be protected from water spray as much as possible The unit is mounted using two brackets under the two motors leaving a few centimetres clear Space around the unit to get sufficient air circulation space for motor cooling The connection between the prefilter oulet and the inlet to the low pressure side of the pump is in Tricoflex hose of 12mm with doubled stainless jubilee clips at each joint The HP head of the pump is connected to the membrane inlet red mark through an HP pipe cut to the appropriate leng
18. rom the pre filter 10 Replace with the sterilizing cartridge 512 s cor Replace the 5um cartridge with the sterilizing cartridge ST2 11 Set the rinsing valve to pressurized fresh water and rinse leaving a little sterilizer in the filter 12 At this point the desalinator must be switched off 13 The sterilisation remains effective for six months at most Repeat after this time as necessary Caution Before next use rinse the desalinator thoroughly with fresh water for 15 minutes and ensure that the sterilizing cartridge has been removed and replaced by a 5 um cartridge BEWARE The ST2 cartridge is reusable 14 Your DESSALATORG is equipped with an automated rinsing Please find here below the procedure if you choose the manual rinsing MANUAL RINSING Your Dessalator is equipped with an automated rinsing Here below the procedure to rinse manually Manual rinsing and sterilization Valve handle to the back HP pump Fresh water inlet Sea water inlet Normal position for a use with sea water Valve handle to the front HP pump Fresh water inlet Sea water inlet Page 15 Troubleshooting Reduced water inlet or air inlet in the system Leak on pump head seals Very cold water Dirty pre filter Tension drop on the power cable Ensure correct size of hoses diameter clips and da secure and filters clean Replace seals
19. sh water from the water oulet to the three way valve This connection can be made under a sink wash basin or anywhere on the length of the pressurized fresh water pipe When operating in sea water mode the valve handle should be positioned in line with the filter see photo above Recommendation Sea water inlet valve The strainer should be positioned as low as possible below the waterline and as far as possible from the deck waste oulet Drill the hull 21mm The grooves on the strainer should be facing forward towards the bow for maximum water intake when the boat is moving forward Please seal watertight with Rubson mastic or Sicaflex The hull valve should be accessible for maintenance Make the valve strainer and valve hose connector watertight using 577 Loctite or Teflon tape Recommendation ensure that the immersed part is painted with underwater grade paint Cartridge pre filter The pre filter should also be positioned as low as possible below the waterline and it should remain accessible The mounting bracket is reversible which facilitates the height positioning The hose connection must be done with 12mm inner diameter Tricoflex for all the sea water circuit and the pressurized rinsing Don t forget to place two stainless steel collars on each connection 5cm space should be left below the filter body to allow the filter basin to be removed A wrench is supplied to dismantle the filter The fresh water pressurized
20. systems are very reliable hardwaring and do not generally require expensive services Nevertheless an accident is always possible running without enough water accidental overpressure impact Should the need arise we supply spare parts and maintenance accessories bum 10 ft filter driving belt motor relays production solenoid valve HP pump seals and valves HP hose sold by meter Connector for HP tube Flowmeter tube VVVVVVV V Accessories gt Sterilizing cartridge ST2 gt Sterilizer bag gt Mineralizing cartridge Page 11 APPENDIX A1 REVERSE OSMOSIS What is the reverse osmosis principle used in your desalinating system Sea water is forced at high pressure through the membranes which act as molecular sieves only allowing pure fresh water to pass through Most dissolved solid particles will not penetrate the membrane This waste along with the remaining saline solution will flow on the surface of the membranes and will be rejected Not all particles dissolved in sea water can be eliminated The system is designed to reject 99 of the TDS Totally Dissolved Solids approximately 2 of the 35 000 PPM TDS will pass through the membrane This guarantees drinking water with a TDS value of 500 average Please note that the drinking water produced by your reverse osmosis system is essentially sterile however your fresh water storage should be treated periodically with a slight dose of chlorine
21. th see installation of connectors appendix A2 Apply a little liquid Loctite or nut seal on the male and female cones before joining 2 3 Electrical connections Negative battery cable Positive battery cable Please connect a fuse holder to this cable CAUTION POWER SUPPLY SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE WORK IS CARRIED OUT When connecting the 12 or 24V motor ensure that the polarity is correct positive brown wire on the relay and negative green yellow wire on the 12 or 24V motor Depending on the voltage install a 12V fuse holder supplied or a 24V circuit breaker supplied on the positive cable Ensure that the cable is of sufficient diameter 35mm for the 12V or 20mm for the 24V The Dessalator control cable is 5m long and is equipped with a plug with a pin locator system The Dessalator can only be operated when the power cable is connected to a DC supply Page 2 How to install the desalinator 2 4 Membrane unit The membranes can be installed horizontally preferably flat or on a wall support They are mounted using 8 Parker screws in stainless steel brackets As the hose from the HP pump vibrates it is preferable to install the hose with an insulating tube The HP connectors should be installed strictly in accordance with the instructions Appendix A2 Apply a little loctite or nut seal to the two male and female cones before tightening Recommendation To facilitate the conn
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