ventura 150—200t mpc-5000 installation and owner`s manual
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1. tanks are full diversion valve inoperative wiring fault disconnected or broken product tubing valve plunger stuck high salinity of product water causing system to reject water salinity probe out of cali bration or defective bad cable chlorine damage to mem branes pressure relief valve open REMEDY Turn off manual switch on control box Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check FWF module for leaks Re prime system restart Check display cable connec tions at back of display and at control box Check and reset main DC supply breaker Check for voltage 12 or 24vDC at control box power input studs Try manual bypass switches if pumps run then control or display is defective Adjust or replace switch Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Test power relay replace Check tanks system cannot be started 1f tanks are full Check wiring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diver sion valve plunger or replace valve contact factory Check for low feed pressure close pressure relief valve Check for leaks at high pres sure hoses Test product water with hand held tester if over 500ppm for 1 hour contact factory Close Valve 31 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS System stalled system stalled may alarm when using the control panel to run system f2. wrench for the nut Hold the body recheck the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 1 4 turns Use the index mark on the nut as a guide The threads should be completely covered by the nut Make sure these fittings are tight on initial assembly or they will fail The correct torque is specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg NI 3 8 pipe thread D ER Nut Ferrule Body Nut finger tight with 1 thread showing Cut tube square a Fi gure 2 i 0 Black high pressure tubing IN Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide a No threads showing ES Figure 3 gt uM Insert tube 0 9 until it stops IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with a wrench when tightening 43 Feed Pump Relocation If you do not have adequate space to install the Feed Pump Module it is possible to remove 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 holding the pump to the module Cooling Fan Machine Screws Heat Sink If you need to re orientate the feed pump on the motor With the pump on a flat surface Remove the three screws that hold the pump head on See Figl Re orient the pump head 120 degrees See
3. Bushing Reducer PL BSH 1 2X1 8N Pressure Guage PL PSG LP1 5 Accumulator Tank PL ACC TK 1 Way Solenoid Valve 12V PL SLN 1 4012 l 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 Bowl FT FTH 10H Filter Housing O ring SO FHS 10 Sea Strainer Lid amp Bowl amp Screen FT STN 5 Charcoal Filter Cartridge T q c FT FTC CC ACE Sea Strainer O ring SO STN 5SS 46 Part Numbers PL SLN 1 4D12VB 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 12V W O VB PL CKV 1 4M F 1 4 PLASTIC CK VALVE M F W 4 PL MTS 1 4X3 8P SUB NP DVM 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE DIVERSION VALVE FITT ST MANIFOLD PL FTS 3 8X1 4P EL MPC SP3 3 8 FPT X 1 4 TUBE FITT ST SALINITY PROBE EL SSR IFM INLINE FLOW METER SENSOR REDUCING COUPLING UNN 3 8X1 4N MPC CONTROL PANEL VFD EL MPC RMCDFD 3 4 16 ST X 1 2 Tube Fitting El PL MTE 3 4S1 2B po 3 8 NPTX3 8 Tube Fitting mM PI MTS 3 8X3 8P mina ESA p 1 8 FPT X 1 2 di Tube Fitting El EA PL FTE 1 8X1 4P 1 8 Hex Plug 3 8 NPT X 1 2 Tube Fitting SS PL HP U8 dr PL MTS 3 8X1 2B 47 Part Numbers Valve End Block B HP TB VEB B 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Coupling Body PL QDC BD3 8 5 8 Quick Disc Fitting Hose Barb PL QDC HB5 8 3 8 Low Pressure Tube PL NLT 3 8LP 28 Stater e ge pg E A eg ALA r 1 4
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5. Product Tube PL NLT 1 4LP 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HWR 1 2FR 3 4 16 Straight Thread O ring SO FT STF Connector O ring a SO HPP CT Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 48 Part Numbers 3 4 NPT X 1 2 Hose Barb Elbow PL HBE 3 4X1 2 3 4 3 Way Valve PL VLV 3 W3 4 Cooling Fan 12V 24V KIT FK 12 24 L Feed Pump Heat Sink EL FP FPHS Clear Filter Housing Bowl amp Cap FT FTH 10L3PCS Clear Filter Housing O ring Ventura Feed Pump Bracket SO FHS 3PCS10 FM VT ITM w 3 4 NPTXS 8 Hose Barb PL HBS 3 4X5 8 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 ie 8 49 Fig 2 End block B LA HP TB VEB B Valve block A HP TB VB Se P d N y End block A gt x i HP TB VEB A AN Composite cylinder Brine out gt gt and base HP CYL CCA Pressure relief valve NA HP TB BV g gt z Center block Qe X PE H Feed in Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring cad Can HP Clark Pump Frontview HP CYL EC End block A LA Valve block End block B e Not used 7 P d Composite cylinder Alternate brine out b and base High pressure in Test port Center block High pressure out Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring CI ark Pump Back View 50 HD CPS 5 16X3 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH
6. 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 smoothly in and out If the bearings are rough and binding remove the rubber dust cover and clean the best you can grease them and work it free by hand Don t service the bearing unless absolutely neces sary Reassemble in reverse order You can hold the carbon brushes back with papers clips inserted through the slots in the brush holder so they 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 you going until the motor can be replaced if necessary 35 2 SPECTRA WATERMACHINE SS 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 the end of the wetted end of the pump part no PL PMP SFPH where the two red wires connect Ifthe pressure switch 1s not properly adjusted the pump may cut out each time the Clark Pump cycles 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 system will function normal ly during one pump operation on either pump The poi
7. indicated How to perform a Flow Test 1s de scribed right after the Membrane Maintenance section of your manual and also on the next page 37 Pr SPECTRA WATERMALHINES 7 BRANE OPERATION MANUAL 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 ZBrane 12 10 04 38 The Z brane is arevolutionary product which applies Z Guard High Voltage Capacitive tech nology to the Membrane Pressure Vessel Always active the Z Brane creates an environment that is unfriendly to bio film and bacteria The Z technology also assists 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 In cold climates Propylene Glycol is still required ANODE INSTALLATION Spectra Watermakers ship the High Pressure Module with the White Z brane Anode s re moved from their socket s to prevent shipping damage Before the High Pressure Module Clark Pump and Membrane 1s mounted the anodes should be installed The membrane housing has been capped with shipping plugs to keep the membranes clean and moist during shipping and storage Remove the C clips that secure the shipping plugs then remove the plugs Insert an anode into membrane
8. pressures Scaling is a slow process that may take several months or years SC 3 is less harmful to the membrane then SC 2 and will almost always improve the performance of an older membrane SC 2 is an alkaline cleaner used to remove light oil grime and biological growth If you have cleaned your filters filter housing and fresh water flushed your system several times and the product water continues to smell consider using SC 2 29 Membrane Cleaning Procedures Spectra cleaning compound SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of I container of compound to 3 gallons 12L of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution An average of two gallons 8L of water is already present inside a Ventura system This water has to be figured into the mixture A Ventura system will use one container of compound Cleaning Procedure l Li AR 2 Turn the yellow service valve on the Feed Pump Module to OFF Push Auto Store to effect a fresh water flush Flush your system twice Connect your Inlet Service Hose to the Feed Pump Module above the yellow service valve and the Brine Discharge Service Hose to the Clark Pump Push Auto Store again and allow system to flush until there is 1 gallon 4L of water in the bucket Stop the system Fresh water should enter the bucket through the Brine Discharge Service Hose Turn the yellow service valve to the SERVICE position Make sure that the pressure relief valve on the Clark P
9. 0 MPC 5000 Wiring Mount the control box on a vertical surface with the wire grommets down central to the other system 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 Control cable 50 15 2M 6 2M dry central location Only con nect the MPC plugin cable the vessel MPC Control Box Fresh water flush solenoid 15 4 5M Splice to flush solenoid Heat connectors to shrink Pump feed 4 1 2M may b Main power feed Install cover Clark Pump harness RotoFlow meter extended as required Count after terminating wires and diversion valve cables 15 4 5M additional length in wire siz See next page ing Wire Size Guide for Ventura 12V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm up to 15 feet 4 5M 8 Gauge 10 mm up to 25 feet 7 5M Distances at left represent the 6 Gauge 16mm up to 35 feet 10 6M total combined wire length DC Pos Length DC Neg Wire Size Guide for the Ventura 24V Length Size cables accord Protect with 7 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker ingly 12 Gauge 4mm up to 10 feet 3M 10 Gauge 6mm up to 25 feet 7 6M 8 Gauge 10mm up to 35 feet 10 6M 11 Clark Pump Harness Salinity Probe Roto Flow Meter Diversion Valve To Roto Flow Meter To Diversion Valve The RotoFlow meter measures product flow It is
10. 2 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES VENTURA 150 200T MPC 5000 INSTALLATION AND OWNER S MANUAL Section 1 Installation Operation Maintenance SCOLO iP X n Controls amp Programming Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 www spectrawatermakers com Rev 12 11 Table of Contents Section 1 Installation Page Number Emi E 4 Eeer 5 SU IES BE 6 a E a 7 Ventura Plumbino Schemalo rina 8 Producer aer fe UR E 9 Tube Fitio Assembi si POC US a 10 A EE 11 palimity Probe ER e EE 13 MPC Tank Switch Wiring and operation nennen nennen 14 E e Ee E e O E PAD ERA ERE 38 Membrane Pressure Vessel RElocallon eene 42 CCCP Wi Reloc ION 44 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing ooooccccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoss 16 Dry Pes tine with an Ariea Oceaan e a 19 Fresh Water FISh Ads eee 20 Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run i 21 MED CERO EE 22 Service amp Maintenance L ng Term Storage Procedures eones 23 A e 25 Ma tie natio EEN 26 Eelere PN Membrane Cleaning Procedure aulico 30 Troubleshooting Procedures Service Bulletins iii 3l Part NUDE Ti O nn O E 45 Clark Pimp ta th A 50 A a e at a tk LA sn d 54 Section 2 Programming amp Controls Begins after pg 54 Getting Started Unpack the system and ins
11. 200 PPM range 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 1s 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 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 Ifthe system pressures are within operating normal range cleaning may have little result Cleaning 1s 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 1s 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 1s still not accept able then replacement of the membrane 1s
12. 8L of Propylene Glycol in the bucket Make sure that the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN un pressurized Turn on the feed pump using the manual switch on the MPC Control Box RUN MAN until antifreeze appears in the Brine Discharge overboard hose Add more glycol to the bucket if necessary Stop the pump Disconnect the Brine Discharge overboard hose and connect the Brine Discharge Service Hose and lead it to the service bucket Start the pump and re circulate the remaining antifreeze for 10 minutes Close the seawater intake thru hull and turn the yellow service valve to OFF Drain the strainer and the hose leading to the Feed Pump Module 10 Disconnect the product to tank tube and blow the water out of 1t with compressed air gt a Connecting Brine Discharge Hose Service Valve in SERVICE position 25 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 Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth The Seawater Strainer The seawater strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed Be careful to ensure that the thru hull 1s closed before disassembly and the gasket 1s in place before reassembly When the system is put into storage remove rinse and reassem ble dry to impede corrosion Ch
13. Bolts Relief Valve O Ring SO HPP RV Annular Rings HP TB AR Spool Assembly KIT HP 10VSA BN Relief Valve HP TB BV Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block SO HPP AR Valve Block HD CPS 5 162 75 5 16 2 3 4 SS A H bolts 11 Reset button and O ring 5 S gt End block B AR SO HPP SP PS20 Piston O ring HP TB VSP VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Spacer ring Valve block _ e SO HPP VB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring Spool piston End block A Brine port O ring SO HPP VP S Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO HPP PLP Reversing Valve End Blocks 51 Parts Valve port seals SO HPP VP Pilot valve port seals HP CB PVS Pilot spool SO HPP PLP Piston rod A HP CYL 3 4R Center block cylinder O rings O SO HPP ECCB d X Pilot spool O rings 4 qg EN Mount inside block A 4 S SO HPP PV xit SY HP CB PPS Pilot valve pin SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings HPCE PO HP CB PVPS Pin seals Center block HP CB PVCR Clip rings ahs O Rod lip seals se Y Mount inside block LA U SO HPP PR7 2 PR10 PR15 O Feed in Check valve port O rings SO HPP CVB 5 x x x R Check valve assembly ke Check valveSO HPP CVS O ring Check valve seat IP CB CVS l Check valve poppetHP CB CV C enter Bl O ck a i valve spring 4 Check valve washer MS o Check valve retainer HP CB CVR 52
14. 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 may have to be increased if wire runs are longer los E Fig 2 Fig 3 44 Part Numbers Pump to Pressure Vessel Upper SS Tube Front View PL TB HP HPTVUS Pump to Pressure Vessel Upper SS Tube PL TB HP HPTVUS STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE ELBOW PL MTE 3 4S1 2B Plate Bracket End Cap Pump to Pressure Vessel Lower SS Tube PL TB HP HPTPVLS FM PVB PBE STAINLESS STEEL HIGH e PRESSURE STRAIGHT Rear View FITTING PL MTS 3 8X1 2S a 3 4 16 Straight Thread O RING Plate Bracket SO FT STF FM PVB PB Pressure Vessel End Cap Rubber Mount FT PV EP 1 2 Stainless Ferrule HD RBP RM Plastic Spacer Pressure Vessel End Ring HD SPN MKINS FT PV ER PL HWR 1 2FR 93 A Wd l dn EN PL MTE 3 4S1 2B Connector O RING o SO HPP CT Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 45 Part Numbers 5 8 Quick Disc Hose Barb PL QDC HB5 8 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Body PL QDC BD3 8 Pressure Sensor EL SSR 150 Filter Housing Bracket Duplex FT FHB 10HD 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 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
15. Insert the anode until the groove is flush with the membrane end plug the C clip will slip into the groove Install the C clip screw to secure the clip C Clip and retaining screw 49 gt J h E 9 P Shipping Plug NOTE your watermaker will only have one membrane In these pictures there are three membranes C Clip groove in Anode 39 WIRING The Z Brane system is integral with the watermaker unit and only requires continuous 12V or 24V DC power to be operative Note There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure Do not service this unit unless it is disconnected the power source There may be high volt age present It is recommended that the Z Brane be connected to a discreet continuous power source The power must be on when the watermaker 1s in operation and when the Z Brane 1s used for mem brane 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 Transformer Enclosure Z Brane Power Harness 40 Operation During normal operation the Red LED should be on Power needs to be supplied to the Z Brane unit whenever you wish to prevent biofouling and have protection against scaling We recommend flushing your watermaker after each use This will protect your membrane and also preven
16. ally be powered during the Auto Store Mode Turning off the power will disable the five day automatic fresh water flush and damage may occur Pressing the Auto Store button once will start a flush and then activate the 5 day flush cycle The feed pump will start the flush water solenoid will open and the display will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer After 3 minutes the pump will stop the display will read FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL and the countdown timer will reflect the number of hours until the next flush Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 5 seconds will engage a one time flush The system flushes as described above but will not re flush every 5 days Dis play will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer then the default display will appear when finished Pressing the Stop button will cancel the Auto Store Mode 20 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 1s open Push the Auto Run one or more times The machine will run for one hour for each time the button 1s pushed then shut off and automatically do a fresh water flush If you receive a System Stalled error code there is no water flow through the system Open the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump and bleed the air out of the feed pump 3 Run the system until you have filled your tank or have mad
17. anks Feed Ventura 150 Feed Water Pressure range 60 70 PSI 4 2 5 BAR Ventura 200T Feed Water Pressure range 80 90 PSI 5 5 6 2 BAR FEED WATER BAR 3 nnn Filter Condition When filters become partially clogged the empty blocks on the bar graph on the MPC 5000 will gradually fill in If the filters become fully clogged all squares highlighted the unit will shut off automatically and alarm Service Prefilters S PREFILTER GOODWODOOREPLACE uA ERE 18 Ventura MPC Dry Testing With 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 saltwater Standard saltwater ocean salinity is 32 mg of salt per liter of water Make sure that the domestic water system 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 Turn yellow service valve on the Feed Pump Module to OFF This will be the center horizontal location 3 Power up the control Bypass the purge mode by pushing Auto Run and Stop l simultaneously ODE V 4 Pushthe Auto Store button and allow it to run a flush cycle Do this 6 AOR to purge th
18. cals is recommended The acid cleaner should be used first If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings this 1s an indication of another problem with the system or that it is time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a mem brane If known bio fouling is present the SC 2 may be used first If the history of the system is unknown or has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present consider cleaning with SC 2 Use dechlorinated fresh wa ter and do not pressurize the system leave the pressure relief valve slightly open when clean ing De chlorinated fresh water can be obtained by running water through your Spectra charcoal fil ter Test to see if biological growth has occurred Before running the system remove the prefilters and examine their condition If the filter hous ings are full of smelly discolored water the system was not properly stored Install clean pre filters Next check the membrane Detach the brine discharge hose and lead to a bucket Open the pres sure relief valve one turn and manually run the system for 30 seconds metal toggle switch on Feed Pump Module Examine the brine water if it is discolored and smells bad perform an SC 2 cleaning with unchlorinated water before running the system pressurized If the brine is fairly clean follow the new start up procedure and run normally Check for performance Clean the membranes only if
19. daily or regular fresh water flush the watermaker after each shutdown will help prevent this problem but in excessively warm or fertile waters the pre filters will need regular attention 34 4 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES SF 1 SHURFLO PUMP WON T RUN If the feed 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 part number 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 safely run the system with the pressure switch jumped just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and don t let system pressure exceed 110 psi Replace the switch when a spare 1s available If the pump will not run with the pressure switch jumped then it is most likely a problem with the brushes or overheat protection switch inside the motor The motor will come completely apart by removing the two screws on the end of the motor Remove the rear cover 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 continuity through the switch Ifitis open you can make temporary repairs by wiring around it being careful that your new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs that push the brushes on to the commutator If any corrosion is apparent the brushes may be sticking Once apart clean
20. e Place the service valve in SERVICE position Start the feed pump with the manual switch on MPC Control Box by turning to RUN MAN Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty and turn the yellow service valve back to RUN and disconnect Inlet Service Hose Diversion valve Sai manifold outlet E D LES Membrane product outlet Tube A a ss Tube to tank etere ae A A e rt Automatic Manual Operation Operation 22 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best when run continuously When not in use biological growth in the membrane 1s the leading cause of membrane fouling A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment A Fresh Water Flush every five days will greatly reduce biological growth but may not stop it completely You can also protect you watermaker with the optional Z Brane water treatment system These systems protect the membrane from bio fouling with out the use of storage chemicals System Storage or Pickling If the system is to be left unused for more than five days perform the following storage pro cedure A system can be stored for up to six months with SC 1 Storage Compound The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents biological growth This procedure requires de chlorinated water which can be made with the charcoal filter Charcoal filters last a maximum of 6 months once wetted Spectra SC 1 a special storage comp
21. e 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 26 The Membranes e Always perform a flow test before cleaning your membrane Cleaning shortens the lifespan of membranes so only clean after you have investigated all other potential causes The lead ing cause of fouling is from biological growth that occurs when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling Fouling from mineral scaling can happen during operation un der certain seawater conditions and from rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pres sure for higher than normal readings take environmental conditions into consideration e Cold feed water or clogged filters can cause high pressure e Low product flow is usually due to low voltage or a worn Feed Pump Clark Pump Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane Membrane life can be shortened by ex cessive cleaning There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline e The acid cleaner SC 3 will remove mineral scaling and is generally used first e The alkaline cleaner SC 2 is used to remove biological byproducts oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance is reduced and the system has not been pickled recently cleaning with both chemi
22. e calibrated from the display Complete instruc tions are found in Part 2 of this manual under Programming from the Display Be absolutely certain that the alarm is false before defeating the automatic controls In the event of complete MPC control failure the system may be operated manually using the Manual Auto switch on the MPC Control Box e For manual start up set the switch to MANUAL Shut the unit down if the Clark Pump does not cycle In manual operation the salinity probe and the diversion valve will not oper ate and must be bypassed Product water must be taken directly from the membrane product water outlet The automatic safety 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 Product water will run out of the 1 4 tube e Taste the product water before sending it to a tank Always discard the product water 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 con nect it to the membrane product outlet fitting e To shut down manually set the switch on MPC control Box to AUTO e To manually flush collect 3 gallons of product water in a bucket Connect the Inlet Service Hose to the service connection on the Feed Pump Module opening above yellow service valv
23. e enough to meet your require ments 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 unitis de powered or the Stop button is pressed 5 You may stop the system at any time withthe Stop button Ifthe Stop button is pressed during operation the system will not flush itself or go into Auto Flush mode Remember that you need to run the system almost a half hour to make enough flushing water You may notice that the system output 1s higher when charging your batteries this is because the watermaker is voltage sensitive Storage mode The timer counts down the hours until the next flush cycle FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 128 66 REJECT WATERMACHINES MPC 3000 Warning Understanding automatic fresh water flush system is essential for it to be effec tive 1 Make sure that the system has continuous power De powering system will stop flush cycle 2 Make sure the boats domestic water system is On and there is adequate water in the tank for the extended period 21 Manual Operation In the event of a component failure resulting in a shut down due to a false alarm the failed component can be overridden using the Programming Function on the display High Pressure Service Prefilter System Stalled airlock and Salinity Probe Failed can all be defeated The pressure sensors and salinity probe can also b
24. e storage chemicals 5 Connect the 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 position If no sampling valve is installed temporarily route the product tube into the bucket 6 Pushthe Auto Store button and fill the bucket with fresh water fromthe Brine Dis charge Service Hose hose attached to Clark Pump Press Stop when the bucket 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 Pushthe 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 pressing the Auto Store button OPEN PRESSURE Remove tag RELIEF VALVE and washer Valve in closed position Valve in service position Connecting the brine 19 Inlet service hose connected discharge service hose Flush Cycle Adjustment Before shipping from the factory the Ventura watermaker flush cycle is set to factory default settings After initial start up and annually thereafter the flush cycle parameters must be ad jus
25. eck frequently during operation The Prefilters e Service the pre filters on a regular basis The MPC will alarm when the filters reach a 10 PSI 7 BAR pressure drop If you use the system until it stops at a 10 PSI differential 75 BAR then the filters will have to be discarded e To service the filters turn the yellow service valve to OFF open the filter housing and dis card the old filters Clean out the housing bowl then reassemble the housings with new 5 and 20 micron filter elements Leave dry until next startup e Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filters may be GEN TLY cleaned up to 3 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 capability remove the 20 micron filter from the dual filter housing and replace with the oil water separator element Service as you would per the instructions above 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 th
26. ening 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 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 42 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly 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
27. g cover Be careful not to put pressure on the existing wires inside the housing Salinity Probe Installation mr n Remove the battery 1so lation tab after installing Insert Salinity Probe Cable he salini the salinity probe here into PROBE jack 13 Tank Switch Installation and Operation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 5000 PCB that can be used in four dif ferent configurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank s are full without the auto start feature These terminals are on the green 10 pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 Float Switch 1 1s the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switch If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop it can be put into AutoFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run button on the MPC 5000 display In this mode the water maker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open 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 it remains open for 2 minutes This configuration allows for completely automatic operation If the watermaker does not need to start up within five days i
28. h NORMALLY OPEN POSITION PHOTO SHOWS TANK FULL SWITCH REVERSE FOR TANK LOW SWITCH Mal ti na mis d 14 UNMS 3 660 Lads 0008 Jd 0008 JAW LO OI NI NO Tdl auda NO 4I 21vy8i v No td Wo NO mmm Pl WD nadan AN a i LJ a SECH i4 xue i 91601 Lads dW 03 PBJJBUUOD SALBL B dRINW Adw3 que pe eJSU uondo V23 MS INA HULL Z uodo pPeJJBUUO SUIS 000 JdW NO Tdl Lva NO Rdl WD iSWAdWAI pe je3su Seu23iMs N4 Xue pue A3dug3 yueL T uondo 15 Ventura MPC New System Start Up and Testing Avoid running the Ventura system if the vessel 1s in contaminated water such as in a harbor or canal The system should be fully tested before leaving port If the location or weather 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 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 Open 1 2 Turn when Purging Chemicals Power up the system by turning on the cir Puch tie Auto Run Buton The feed cuit breaker A message on the display w
29. ill read Open Pressure Relief Valve Now after a few seconds pump will start and the message Purging Storage Solution will appear Open pressure i e m NPEN PRESSURE m Relief Valve RELIEF La UE NOW PURGING STORAGE SOLUTION 13 36 MPC 3000 16 The system will go into a starting 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 anywhere 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 Auto Run and Stop simultaneously This will bypass the purge se quence 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 l After the purge sequence the control will alarm with the message Close pressure relief valve Close the valve and p
30. move and clean probe con tacts check calibration Check cable connections Clean membrane 32 2 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE All Spectra Watermakers except the Newport 700 and 1000 series are supplied with a pressure accumulator tank part no PL ACC TK to be installed in the feed water line between the pre filters and the Clark Pump The purpose of the feed line accumulator 1s to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the shifting of the Clark pump Ifthe accumulator is not properly charged it can lead to prob lems with the ShurFlo Feed Pump pressure cutout switches The accumulators have an air valve on top similar to those found on car bike tires This allows the internal air bladder of the accumulator to be precharged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 60psi 4 5bar for best results Add air using a tire pump or air compressor You can experiment with the ex act pressure 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 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 33 48 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES OP 4 FRESH WATER FLUSH The purpose of the fresh water flush 1s to replace the
31. mp heads p n PL PMP SFPH 28 4 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES CLEANING CHEMICALS 101 Spectra Systems use four types of chemicals SC 1 SC 2 SC 3 and propylene glycol antifreeze NOTE Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized Always open the pressure relief valve on Clark Pump turn Always purge a system containing chemicals for at least 20 minutes unpressurized before pressurizing closing the pressure relief valve and making water CLEANERS Cleaning can shorten a membrane s life Avoid unnecessary cleaning Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool PROCEDURE Cleaning solutions are most effective if heated to 120 F Ona boat this is not easy to do We recommend circulating the solution through a metal pot on the stove or consistently taking a scoop out of the cleaning bucket warming scoop of cleaning mixture on the stove then pouring scoop back into the cleaning bucket If you cannot heat the solution circulate the cleaning solution for several hours and then let solution sit in the watermaker over night In most cases the water quality will increase in PPM after an SG2 cleaning It might take several hours for your system to return to normal production SC 3 is an acid cleaner used to remove mineral and scale deposits This 1s used in the same way as the SC 2 In most cases SC 3 is used first and if no results are achieved proceed with the SC 2 SC 3 cleaning should lower the product PPM and over all
32. nts 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 On the very center of the switch is a small 5 64 allen screw Run the sys tem 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 Pressure Switch Adjusting Screw 36 4 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES POOR PRODUCT QUALITY With any product water quality issue you need to check the calibration of the salinity 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 750 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 Ventura 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
33. or servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead High Pressure Voltage Too High Voltage Too Low Re starting Check Fuse followed by fuse number Service Prefilter Ck Sea Strainer Salinity High Error Messages PROBABLE CAUSE pressure relief valve open intake thru hull closed airlocked system no signal from RotoFlow meter blocked brine discharge fouled membrane battery voltage too hi gh or low loose wires or poor connec tions no signal from flow meter at startup System stalled blown fuse at circuit board clogged filters loose or defective pressure sensor wires clogged strainer dirty 50 Micron prefilter Seacock closed high product water salinity chlorine damage to mem branes defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected REMEDY Close pressure relief valve Check thru hull Verify stroke sensor fully in serted in pump Check stroke sensor wiring at control box Replace flow meter Check brine discharge Clean membrane Charge batteries Check charging voltage Check power connections See remedy above for system stalled Replace fuse mini automotive type ATM Look for cause Install new filters Check sensor wiring Clean strainer screen change 50 micron filter check through hull and intake hoses Check for low feed pressure Check for leaks at high pressure hoses Re
34. orkel type thru hull fitting 1s 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 clockwise 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 restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru hull to the main feed pump module Prevent tight bends and excessive elbows Any restrictions will hamper system performance Secure the piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on the tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of operation Wiring e Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired e Perform wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards Ventura MPC Plumbing il Brine Discha
35. ound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do not use any substitute except propylene glycol If you wish to use glycol for storage follow the Winterizing Instructions SC 1 Storage Compound has to be mixed at a ra tio of I container to 3 gallons 12L of fresh water to have the proper solution for short term storage Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical l i o on e Spectra storab m Iw N Vai R SEE M t 1 U m he Tp gt l Conta sponda WV clude mer 8 oz to 3 gallons n th he Water that is in the sySt 1 6 A atio rest 29 Ventura MPC Storage Procedure Turn the yellow service valve on the Feed Pump Module to OFF horizontal 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 Inlet Ser vice Hose from the service kit Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine dis charge outlet of the Clark Pump and replace with a quick disconnect Brine Discharge Service Hose Lead the both 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 bucket Stop the system Fresh Water should enter the bucket from the Brine Discharge Service Hose Mix 1 container of SC 1 storage com
36. pect it to make sure 1t has not been damaged in shipment Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the components listed Do not discard any packaging until you 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 thirty days of the ship date Study the system plumbing and wiring diagrams before beginning your installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation identify where each module and component will be placed Insure that there is proper clearance around the components for removal of fil ters and system service Also check to make sure you have adequate tubing and hose before starting so additional parts may be ordered THE VENTURA 200T IS DESIGNED FOR WARM WATER USE ONLY DO NOT OPERATE IN WATERS BELOW 50 F 10 C Ventura 150 MPC Shipping List e MPC 5000 GC e Accumulator Assembly so e High Pressure Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane o e Black High Pressure Filter Housings O e Feed Pump Inlet Assembly with Fresh Water Flush a Ventura MPC Install Kit Pl e Ventura MPC Kit e Service Kit e Two 5 8 Hose 25 Introduction to the Ventura 150 MPC The Ventura represents the finest watermaker for small and midsized yachts available
37. performance 1s reduced Warm water 1s ideal for cleaning membranes One way to do this is to find a camp stove and use a large stainless steel pot to heat the solution to 120 F 48 C you might have to periodically stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable sea water for purging and testing zi 48 SPECTRA WATERMALHINES Please Perform a ELOW TEST before vou clean vour membrane The change 1n production is normally caused by something other then the membrane unless the system has been left un used for long periods of time Excessive cleaning can damage your membrane 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 system will cause low production and erratic salinity Look for air bubbles in the product flow meter feed water hoses and brine overboard hose Run the system and watch the pressures very closely Make sure that on each shift everything is even from side to side If the feed pressure or time between shifts of the Clark Pump is dif ferent asymmetrical on one stroke from the other this could be part of the problem A differ ence of a few PSI is acceptable but anything 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 instructions If no as
38. pound with the water in the bucket 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN WEE by turning 1 2 turn counterclockwise b N 7 Place the yellow service valve in Service position pictured below 8 Turn on the feed pump using the manual con trol switch on the MPC 5000 Control Box MAN RUN Circulate the storage chemical in the system for approximately 10 minutes Turn off the feed pump when finished Clean Up Remove the Brine Discharge Service hose from the Clark Pump and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point if you choose pump the bucket dry by using the manual control switch on the MPC Control Box Stop when the bucket is empty Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the Inlet Service Hose Close the seacock drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble dry d m Service valve Off Service hose connected Brine disconnect fitting Service valve in service position 24 D Winterizing Turn the yellow service valve on the Feed Pump Module of OFF horizontal Push Auto Store to fresh water flush the system Flush the system twice Connect the Inlet Service Hose to the Feed Pump Module above the yellow service valve and lead the hoses to a 5 gallon service bucket Turn the yellow service valve on the Feed Pump Module to the Service position Pour 2 gallons
39. rgethru hull place above waterline or tee brine into another visible drain Thru hull not supplied 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 Plastic fittings should have clockwise 3 4 wraps of Sag ore ona E fae A aon OU Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in P 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 clearance underneath for filter E ii change Accumulator Install o TT Red In Green Out that gauge is visible Fresh water flush inlet to charcoal filter Plumb to pressurized side of fresh water system Sea Strainer Mount with Quick Block D Feed 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 1s owner supplied Water Flow gt Product Water Plumbing Product water tubing is 1 4 6mm on the Ventura models Produc
40. ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers recommended spare parts SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL SC 2 CLEANER SC 3 CLEANER BASIC CRUISE B OFFSHORE REBUILD KIT 5 MICRON FILTER 20 MICRON FILTER CHARCOAL FILTER 5 STRAINER SCREEN OIL WATER FILTER FEED PUMP HEAD 5 STRAINER O RING FILTER HOUSING O RING 20 MEMBRANE SALINITY PROBE CHARCOAL FILTER HOUSING O RING Part Number KIT CHEM SCI KIT CHEM SC2 KIT CHEM SC3 KIT BCK B KIT OFFSH FT FTC 5 FT FTC 20 FT FTC CC FI STN 5S FT FTC OW PL PMP SFPH SO SIN 5SS SO FHS 10H FT MB 20 EL MPC SP4 SO FHS 3PCS10 Installation Basics Gira huli 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 e Use a dedicated thru hull with scoop type strainer Flow 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 sn
41. roceed by pressing Auto Run 2 The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read purging product water This mode dumps the product water overboard for ten minutes in case there is any residual chemicals in the membrane Carefully inspect for leaks over the entire system Shut down the system and repair any leaks you find 3 The system is now operational 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 system for more than 5 days If you do you can bypass the purge mode by pushing Stop and Auto Run buttons simultaneously When beginning to make water it is best to use the Auto Run button which defaults to the automatic fresh water rinse after the unit 1s finished making water If you shut down the system by pressing the Stop button then use the Auto Store button to effecta fresh water flush cycle 4 Check that the system is operating within its normal parameters Compare with the chart on the next page 17 MPC Display Modes Scroll through the modes with the alarm display key Product The Ventura 150 will produce 6 6 5 GPH 26 27 LPH The Ventura 200T will produce 7 7 8 5 GPH 29 32LPH GPH PRODUCT e ODE o c T oeit Z YY SNBNNNNNENNOOS3 Salinitv Salinitv readout displavs the conductivitv of the product water in parts per million ppm Anything below 750ppm is considered potable and will be diverted to the t
42. seawater in the watermaker with fresh wa ter whenever the system is producing water The Auto Flush Mode on the MPC 5000 changes the fresh water every five days that the system sits idle The watermaker will last longer and operate better if it is always kept filled with fresh water between uses Most spectra watermakers are equipped with a Auto Store automatic fresh water flush mode This module includes a charcoal filter to remove any chlorine in the fresh water that mi ght dam age the membrane and an electrically operated valve The electrically operated solenoid valve opens during the fresh water flush allowing the boats pressurized water system to supply water to the system 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 by taking a sample of the brine discharge water just as the flush cycle 1s ending This water should not taste salty and should read less than 1000 ppm on a digital tds meter Because the pre filters trap the plankton in the feed water they can be subject to going anaero bic or starting to smell like rotten eggs as the trapped plankton decay For this reason it 1s ad visable to always put in clean filters if the unit is going to be left on Auto Flush Mode In
43. 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 1s hardwired at the probe end and uses a telephone style jack and plug on the other end Plug the jack end into the jack marked Probe in the MPC housing Secure the wires and the MPC housing The diversion valve cable has two conductors There 1s no polarity Crimp the supplied heat shrink butt connectors to the diversion valve leads and heat them to seal 12 A 36 Salinity Probe Installation All Systems purchased after 3 2010 are shipped with an MPC 5000 with Battery Backup and matching salinity probe e The salinity probe cable is hard wired directly to the probe in the potting compound and cannot be removed e Open the housing that contains the MPC 5000 control board so that all the system wiring is exposed e Take the RJ 12 Connector and route it with the other control cables through the watertight grommet at the base of the housing Take care not to bend or break the locking tab on the backside of the RJ 12 connector e Insert the RJ 12 connector into the open terminal marked PROBE on the small MPC Board e Secure the cable to the existing wiring bundle leaving enough loose cable for a service loop e There is a small tab isolating the on board battery from the MPC controller Remove the isolating tab prior to closing up the MPC housing e Replace the housin
44. t corrosion in the feed water system Thoroughly Fresh Water Flush the water maker several times before leaving the vessel The Z Brane may be de powered the system is pickled with chemicals or winterized with Glycol Power on LED High Voltage connector DO NOT DISCONNECT OR SPLICE ANY OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING Contact the factory if modifications are required 41 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Pay attention to the direction and flow path of the tubing before disassembly Make sure that you reinstall the tubing in the same manner Rotate the 90 degree high pressure tube fittings on the Clark Pump for ideal tube runs The high pressure fittings are typically pre installed at the factory 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 1s better than a 90 degree fitting A tube when mounted should have at least one gentle bend to allow for expansion Do not connect a tube straight between hard mounted fittings When connecting the tubes to their components be sure to hold the fitting body with a wrench during the final tight
45. t 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 MPC 5000 control determines the product water is below 750 PPM Then the MPC 5000 control opens the diversion valve and product water is diverted into the fresh water tank See the Parker tube fitting assembly diagram next page for assem bly instructions Product to tank Route the product water into the top of the tank or a tee in the water tank fill hose DO NOT feed into a vent line a manifold or the bottom of the tank Make sure that there is no restriction 1n this piping Accepted Product Water Outlet Check Valve Rejected product outlet Diversion Valve Product from membrane RotoFlow Meter Salinity Probe Product Tube Fitting Assembly Body Step 1 N A 7 Dissemble fitting components Grab Ring f Nut L fo Tubing r 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 4 Push the tube into the body until it bottoms out then hand tighten the nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 1 4 Tube Fitting Assembly Lo 8 1
46. t will automatically do a fresh water flush AutoFill Mode can be ended by pushing the Stop but ton or the Auto Flush button Ifthe watermaker is in Autorun Mode it can be put into Auto fill Mode without stopping it by holding down the Auto Run button If the owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up option only the tank full switch 1s 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 Auto Run button DO NOT press and hold the Auto Run button as this will enter the Auto Fill Mode and the watermaker will not function properly The watermaker will then fill the tank and automatically enter the Auto flush Mode fresh water flushing itself every 5 days until another command 1s given 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 fromthe 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 switc
47. ted to ensure that the salt water is thoroughly flushed out of the machine while using the least amount of fresh water possible If the fresh water supply is insufficient seawater 1s drawn in to make up the difference and the system is not flushed with completely fresh water After checking for adequate flush water flow check the Flush Duration using Programming Function from the MPC display Set the Flush Duration so that the Fresh Water Flush comes to an end just as the salinity of the brine discharge drops below 1000 ppm or no longer tastes brackish Further instructions about how to access the Programming Function can be found in part two of this manual Automatic Store Cycle Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water system configuration is mandatory for extended Auto Store The flush cycles must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the vessel or damage to the vessel s systems and the watermaker may occur Make sure there is enough water in the fresh water tanks to supply the watermaker for more than the expected time of operation in the Auto Store mode The Ventura requires about 3 3 5 gallons 11 13 liters every 5 days Make sure the boat s pressure water supply is on and will stay on during the flush mode If this 1s not possible contact your certified dealer Make sure that the Pressure Relief Valve on the Clark Pump is closed The system must continu
48. to day The Spectra Clark Pump is matched to a 21 high reyection membrane Properly in stalled and maintained it will supply years of reliable service The MPC 5000 control pro The Spectra Intensifier known as the Clark Pump was introduced in 1997 and has continu ally improved since It holds a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser It is built of mod ern non corrosive composites and has a 21 high rejection membrane Quick disconnect fitting to Front View facilitate maintenance Pressure relief valve Double rubber mounts to absorb vibration Fresh Water Flush Solenoid Cooling Fan The Clark Pump Membrane Module Pre mounted and plumbed together as a single unit Saves time and adds reliability Ventura Feed Pump Module Includes the feed pump cooling fan charcoal filter for the flushing system flush solenoid service valve and service port The module has compact and streamlined plumbing 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
49. ump is open un pressurized Mix the cleaning chemical in the bucket Start the system using the manual switch on the MPC Control Box RUN MAN and circu late the heated chemical solution through the system for the 45 minutes Stop the pump replace the Brine Discharge overboard hose and start the pump until the bucket 1s empty Stop the pump and turn the yellow Service Valve back to the run position Restart the pump and run for 20 minutes to flush the chemicals out of the system DO NOT CLOSE the pressure relief valve Turn the manual switch on the MPC Control Box to AUTO RUN The system may now be restarted to make water flushed or stored Service hose connected Connecting brine discharge hose 30 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS Feed pump runs constantly will not turn off Feed pump runs with loud noise No lights or display system does not operate Pumps run intermittently cycling on off Display activates but pump will not run System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK Good LED activated System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated PROBABLE CAUSE Manual override switch in on position Intake blocked Air in system Remote display not connected No power to control box Overpressure switch opening loose or broken pump wire connection bad pump relay
50. ymmetry is noted continue with this test NOTE Make sure the ShurFlo overpressure cutout switches p n PL PMP SFPH are set to 125 psi With pump running close the brine service valve The feed pressure should rise to 125 psi and the pump should shut off If the pumps shut off at a lower pressure see SF 2 Adjust ShurFlo Pressure Switch bulletin 1 Measure and log the product flow GPM LPM and the feed pressure with pump pumps run ning Use a graduated container and timer to measure the flow Log the voltage at the feed pumps at the same time Confirm at least 12 5 or 24 5 volts at the pump You may have to run the engine or battery charger during the test 2 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 In order to make good water you need the proper amount of feed water flow Each pump alone should produce 1 5 gallons per minute 5 7 lpm Compare the product flow to the total feed flow Product flow should be 9 5 of total flow for a 200 model If product percentage 1s low you may have an internal leak in the Clark Pump For every 10 of a gpm feed water flow loss we will lose about 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 1s most frequently due to worn ShurFlo pu
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