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Catalina 300 MkII MPC 5000 User Manual

1. HD CPS 5 162 75 5 16 2 3 4 SS A H bolts Reset button and O ring End block B SO HPP SP PS20 Piston O ring HP TB VSP VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Spacer ring Valve block SO HPP VB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring N Valve bore O ring Brine port O ring SO HPP VP Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO HPP PLP Reversing Valve e End Blocks Valve port seals SO HPP VP Pilot valve port seals SO HPP PLP Piston rod Center block cylinder O rings SO HPP ECCB Pilot spool O rings 4 Mount inside block SO HPP PV Yo HP CB PVS Pilot spool HP CB PPS Dilotvalve pin SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings iin 77 Pilot orifice HP CB PO HP CB PVPS Pin seals HP CB PVCR Clip rings Q Center block Rod lip seals AS Mount inside block SO HPP PR7 PR10 PR15 Check valve port O rings SO HPP CV gt IE Check valve SO HPP CVS O ring Check valve seat HP CB CVS Check valve poppet Check valve assembly Center Block Check valve spring gt Check valve washer Fi Check valve retainer HP CB CVR 98 Parts S S compression 1 2 SS tube fittings HP CYL SST PL MTS 3 8X 1 28 a d eu IS SA Composite cylinder and base HP CYL CCA Cylinder Ring HP CYL R Cylinder Assembly 100
2. EL PS 1 9V90WCAD VOLTAGE BOOSTER FOR BOOST PUMP 12 Volt models only CATLINA MK2 FEED PUMP MODULE SUB CT M2 FPMA SOME PARTS ABOVE REMOVED FOR CLAIRTY PL ACC TK ACCUMULATOR TANK PL MTE 1 2X1 2P 1 2 NPT X 1 2 TUBE ELL EL SSR 150 150 PSI PRESSURE SENSOR PL NLT 3 8LP 3 8 LOW PRESSURE TUBING EL MTR 1 6D12 12 VDC MOTOR EL MTR 1 6D24 24VDC MOTOR PL MTS 1 4X3 8 EL SSR ABS 1 4 NPT X 3 8 ABSOLUTE TUBE FITTING PRESSUR SENSOR PL SLN 1 4012 3 8 EM 12V FRESH WATER PLE NYLON FLUSH SLOENOID amp PL TEE 3 8PP KIT PMP 100MRF Y Ar MAG DRIVE PUMP PL HS 5 8 AN _ 5 8 NYLON BRAID ET ED HOSE PL TEE 1 2F1 4G 1 2 X 1 4 NYLON GAUGE TEE 4 An PL HBS 1 2X5 8 PL MTE 3 8X1 2P PL MTE 1 4X3 8 3 8 NPT X 1 2 1 4 X 3 8 TUBE nn TUBE FITTING FITTING 91 Part Numbers Sea Strainer amp Accumulator plumbed for Fresh Water Flush circuit PL BHF 3 8TPIEJ 3 8 STEM ELBOW JG PL HBS 1 2X3 4 1 2 X 3 4 HOSE BARB PL CKV 3 4F F 3 4 CHECK VALVE PL BHF 3 8TSTJG 3 8 BULKHEAD FITTING JG PL TEE 1 2FN 1 2 TEE NYL PL HBS 3 4X3 4 PL NP 1 2N 3 4 HOSE BARB NYL 1 2 NIPPLE NYL PL HBS 3 4X3 4N 3 4 X3 4 HOSE BARB NYL PL NP 3 4N FT STN 5 3 4 NIPPLE NYL 5 SEASTRAINER ASSY SO STN 5SS SEA STRAINER GASKET PL ACC TK NYS PL HP 1 2N ACCUMULATOR TANK 1 2 PLUG NYL FT STN
3. mand Auto Run SPECTRA WATERMACHINES MPC 3000 Auto Store Pressing the Auto Store button in the top right corner of the display will acti vate the automated storage sequence This will automatically store the system performing a fresh water flush once every 1 30 days according to the flush timer interval settings pro grammed into the MPC e The fresh water flush solenoid will open and the feed pump will run Atthe end of the fresh water flush cycle the MPC will start the flush interval timer factory default flush timer interval is set to 5 days 30 days if your system includes the op tional Z lon Atthe end of the flush timer interval countdown the watermaker will perform another fresh water flush and restart the flush interval timer e his process will repeat itself until the user enters another command Auto Store oeoc ELTRA WATERNAKERS 24 SPECTRA WATERMACHINES MPC 3000 73 74 MPC 5000 Display Controls continued Stop Pressing the Stop button in the lower left corner of the MPC display will stop any cur rent action In standby mode pressing Stop will activate the manual run sequence The fresh water flush solenoid valve opens for 20 seconds to prime the feed pump The display counts down from 10 then feed pump will run The system will run indefinitely until the user ends the run cycle by pressing either the Stop or Auto Store buttons If the Stop button is pressed
4. 44 Normal Operation and Fresh Water 45 Auto Store and Flush Cycle Adjustment wen une aa 46 Alarm Override and Manual Operation ccccssccccsssccceseccceseceeeececaesceeeeeceseeecesseneeseees 48 Maintenance Storage and 49 SUgBested paren 51 ai 52 Introduction to Spectra Chemicals AAA AAA 54 long Fermistordge ProOCeduf 85 voce iet decere nte idee E es 56 Winterizing wIthi Propylene GlyCO uan 57 Membrane Cleaning Procedure ce ro en e 58 Ei 59 POOP Water CU 61 CAI TES ei is MEI ME IU ELM MEME E 62 Technical Bulletifis c eise Ee eee a as de ade Ree 64 Table of Contents continued MPC 5000 Programming amp Controls eese 69 A I E 71 MPE5000 0P 873001 GUIA Sera AN ONENA 72 Display ene RTT 73 Programming NOM the Display vara 76 Salinitv Probe aia VE PE 79 Display Messages and Output States sauna in 80 System Alarms and Fa3Ults 84 NINAS CAN Fr eR 87 MPC 5000 PCB Fuses and Electrical 5 88 Exploded Views and Part Numbers eese 89 10 Installation 12 Getting Started Unpack
5. Display Jacks Each display panel is supplied with an external alarm buzzer to provide audible alerts in the event of a fault or at the end of certain timed cycles Use only the buzzer units supplied by Spectra Watermakers as the display buzzer terminal is limited to 20 mA max and an excessive load may damage the MPC or display panel Connect the buzzer RED wire to the terminal marked POSITIVE connect the buzzer BLACK wire to the terminal marked NEGATIVE on the back of the remote display panel REMOTE PANEL BACK SIDE This buzzer output terminal is 20mA MAX current limit DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO THESE TERMINALS ALARM BUZZER num MM L_ CONNECT TC MPC BOARD Salinity Probe Installation All systems are shipped with an MPC 5000 with Battery Backup and matching salinity probe e 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 the circuit board is exposed see photo below e Route the RJ 12 Connector 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 MPC Board e Secure the cable to the existing wiring bundle leaving enough loose cable for a service loop e There is
6. Turn the yellow service valve on the boost pump module to OFF see photos below Push Auto Store to fresh water flush the system Repeat to flush the system twice Connect the inlet service hose to the boost pump module and lead the hose to the bottom of a bucket Connect the brine service hose and run it into a second container Turn the yellow service valve on the boost pump module to the SERVICE position Pour 1 gallon 4 liters of propylene glycol of appropriate concentration see pages 54 55 into the bucket with the intake service hose Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN 1 2 turn un pressurized Run the feed pump using the manual switch on the MPC control box until about a gallon of water has flowed from the brine discharge service hose or antifreeze appears Propylene gly col will look slightly different and feel more slippery than water Stop the pump Add more propylene glycol to the intake bucket if necessary Lead the brine discharge service hose into the intake bucket of propylene glycol The service hose will now draw propylene glycol from the bucket and the brine discharge service hose will return it Run the feed pump and circulate the propylene glycol for 10 minutes Stop the feed pump Close the seawater intake and turn the yellow service valve to OFF Drain the seawater strainer the hose leading to the boost pump module and the hose between the boost pump module and the feed pump module Disco
7. 5S STRAINER SCREEN Boost Pump Module i B PL VLV 3W3 4 3 4 3 WAY VALVE PL VLV 3W3 4 3 4 3 WAY VALVE PL HBE 3 4X3 4 PL GHF GC 3 4 NPT X 3 4 HOSE BARB GARDEN ELL NYLON HOSE CAP PL MFF 3 4X3 4 PL GHF WS 3 4 MPT X 3 A FPT GARDEN HOSE WASH ELBOW FITT NYLON ER VINLY PL BSH 3 4x1 2N 3 4 x 1 2 NPT hex bushing reducer PL GHF 3 4NP 3 A NPT X 3 4 GHT EL FP BPLDC824 NIPPLE 300 1000 BOOSTER PUMP DC 8 24 Volts Carbon filter for Fresh Water Flush PL BSH 3 4X1 4N PL VLV 3 4PVC 3 4 X 1 4 HEX m _ _a_ 3 4 NPT X 3 4 FPT 1 WAY 4 PVC VALVE BUSHING REDUCER NYL PL MFF 1 4X1 4 _ PL HBE 3 4X1 2 3 4 NPT X 1 2 HOSE BARB 1 4 NPT X 1 4 FPT ELBOW FITTING NYL ELL NYLON PL NP 1 4N 1 4 NPT CLOSE NIPPLE NYLON PL PRG 1 4P 1 4 WATER PRESSURE REG ULATOR FT FTH 10L3PCS 10 LOW PRESS FILTER HOUSING 3 PCS N PL HBS 1 4X1 2 1 4 NPT X 1 2 HOSE BARB ST NYLON FT FTC CC CHARCOAL FILTER inside housing 92 Clark Pump amp Membrane Assembly NOTE The compact version two 20 membranes is shown FM PVB PBE PLATE BRACKET END PL MTE 3 8X3 8P 3 8 NPT X 3 8 TUBE FITTING ELL NYL DIVERSTION VALVE ASSEMBLY SEE PG 64 PL QDC BD3 8 NYLON QUCK m DISCONNECT BODY FM PVB PB PLATE BRACKET PL MTS 1 2X1 2P KIT HP MNTK 1 2 NPT X 1 2 TUBE SPECTRA MOUNT FITTING ST NYL KIT ASSEMBLY Pressure Vessel end cap assembl PL FTE 1 8X1 4P 1 8 F
8. Catalina 300 Fault Alarms SYMPTOMS System Stalled system stalled may alarm when using the control pan el to run system for servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead PROBABLE CAUSE Pressure relief valve open Intake thru hull closed Airlocked system No signal from Rotoflow meter REMEDY Close pressure relief valve Check thru hull Purge air Clean or replace Rotoflow meter Re starting e tions No signal from Rotoflow meter at startup System airlocked High Pressure e Blocked brine discharge Check brine discharge e Fouled membrane Clean membrane Voltage Too High e Battery voltage too high or low Charge batteries Voltage Too Low e Loose wires or poor connec Check charging voltage Check power connections See remedy above for system stalled fuse number Salinity High Check Fuse followed by R Service Prefilter Blown fuse at circuit board Clogged filters Loose or defective pres sure sensor wires High product water salinity Chlorine damage to mem branes Defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected Check first for cause then replace fuse mini automotive type ATM See page 88 Install new filters Check sensor wiring With clean filters recalibrate Low Vacuum Limit or Clean Pressure see pages 76 79 Check for low feed pressure Check for lea
9. Failed Salinity Probe In the event of a Salinity Probe Failed alarm on the remote display the alarm function can be defeated to allow the system to remain in the Auto Store mode until repairs can be facilitated Access the program mode as outlined on page 76 Programming from the Display Scroll through the menus until you reach the Disable Salinity heading Press the Auto Store button once this will change the setting from NO to YES Wait 40 seconds for the display to timeout and return to the default screen Press Auto Store once The system will begin Auto Store Mode flushing itself and then initiating the flush interval timer as outlined on page 46 Performing a Fresh Water Flush with a Failed Inlet Pressure Transducer In the event of a Service Prefilter alarm on the remote display that cannot be cleared by re placing the pre filters the alarm function can be defeated to allow the system to remain in the Auto Store mode until repairs can be facilitated Access the Program Mode as outlined on page 76 Programming from the Display Scroll through the menus until you reach the Disable Salinity heading Press the Auto Store button once this will change the setting from NO to YES Wait 40 seconds for the display to timeout and return to the default screen Press Auto Store once The system will begin Auto Store Mode flushing itself and then initiating the flush inter val timer as outlined on page 46 67 68 MPC 5000 Programming
10. Flow 11 13 GPH 42 50LPH NOTE To switch from Imperial gallons and Metric Units Liters see page 76 Programming from the Display Salinity Salinity reads in PPM parts per million and controls the diversion valve If the salinity is higher than 750ppm the red REJECT LED is illuminated and the product water is sent overboard If the salinity is less than 750 PPM the green GOOD LED is illuminated and the product water is sent to the tank Feedwater Pressure Pressure range 80 90 PSI 5 5 6 2 BAR Pressure will be higher in cold water and lower in warm water Extreme salinity or temperature conditions may result in operating pressures outside of the nominal range Pre filter Condition PREFILTER warns that filters are getting dirty and they should be changed as soon as conven ient If the graph reaches full scale the machine will alarm Service Prefilters and shut off P __ PREFILTER GOQODBEODOREPLACE GPH PRODUCT 14 EEE a ana gt j WATERMACHINES 3000 SALINITY 188 PPM REJECT WATER MACHINES MPC 3000 FEED WATER PSI 183 P REJECT 6000 AS A e y WATERMACHINES E MPC 3000 The MPC 5000 board is fully programmable from the remote display Instructions on how to access and adjust the operating parameters are on page 76 of this manual 43 Dry Testing with an Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system wi
11. Quick Start Important Details for Installer The system must have a dedicated sea water inlet to guarantee a solid flow of water to the system The inlet should be as low in the boat as possible and with a forward facing scoop type thru hull fitting installed Both the Catalina feed pump module and the Clark Pump Membrane module must be installed in a well ventilated compartment where temperatures will not exceed 120F 48C Many engine compartments exceed this temperature when underway Warranty will be void if the installation does not meet this requirement Follow the wire gauge charts in the instructions Using larger wire than specified is ac ceptable If you are separating the Clark Pump membrane assembly please review the high pressure tube assembly instructions Improper assembly will cause failure Run test then sea trial the complete system before assuming the system is operational If the boat is in fresh or dirty water see Dry Testing with an Artificial Ocean on page 44 After testing make sure that the flush cycle operates properly The water going overboard at the end of the flush should only taste slightly salty and measure lt 1000 PPM salinity The MPC control must have DC power continuously to achieve the full benefits of the fresh water flush system The domestic fresh water pressure must be on and the fresh water tank level maintained Calculate 7 gallons 12L per flush The MPC 5000 control must be de powere
12. Run for 5 seconds Auto Fill Mode SPECTRA LINTCOMME CE WATERMBRERS 24 ce o SPEGTRA WATERMACHINES MPC 3000 Single Flush Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 5 seconds will activate the single flush mode e he system will perform a single fresh water flush then return to the default screen dis playing Spectra Watermakers X XX e The system will remain in standby mode indefinitely until another key is pressed Auto Store for 5 seconds Single Flush Mode SPECTRA WATERMACHINES MPC 3000 75 76 Programming from the Display To enter Program Mode the system must be in Standby Mode If the system has been de powered recently you may need to bypass the Purge Sequence by pressing Auto Run and Stop at the same time To enter Standby Mode press the Stop button from any other mode The display will read SPECTRA WATERMAKERS A XX To have the watermaker running during the programming pro cess start the machine using the run manual toggle switch on the control box The watermak er will run but the controls will be in standby mode To Enter Program Mode push and hold the Stop and Alarm Displ buttons at the exact same time holding them down for 4 seconds after which the display should read System Units If the display doesn t read System Units try again After entering Program Mode the buttons on the display will have different secondary func tions as follows Alarm Dis
13. 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 housing cover Be careful not to put excessive pressure on the existing wires inside the housing Battery Isolating Tab Battery with tab removed Insert Salinity Probe Cable here into PROBE jack 27 MPC 5000 Tank Switch Installation and Operation The MPC5000 has two sets of terminals for tank switches Using these switches it is possible to au tomatically start the watermaker when the tank is empty and stop the watermaker when the tank is full These terminals are on the green 10 pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 with float Switch 1 being the tank full switch and float switch 2 the tank empty switch Automatic operation using these switches could potentially flood a boat or run ship s batteries completely dead so it is imperative that you have a thorough understanding of the automatic operation and your ship s plumbing and electrical systems Contact Spectra for more infor mation Spectra uses two types of float switch the side mounted float switch EL SWT SMLV may be used as either a tank full or tank empty switch The top mounted Tank Full Switch EL SWT LV may only be used for tank full Option 1 Tank Empty and Tank Full Switches see diagrams on following page If the unit is wired for both Auto Start and Auto Stop it can be put into Au
14. and Controls 70 Introduction to the MPC 5000 Your new MPC 5000 with Battery Back up is packed with features to make operating your Spectra Watermaker easy intuitive and automatic REJECT MPC 5000 All operating data for your watermaker is at your fingertips including Feed Pressure Filter Condition Water Quality Operating Mode and Elapsed Time Counter The MPC Control Board automatically monitors the operation of the system to ensure a long and trouble free service life If an operating parameter changes the MPC can switch operating modes shut itself down or automatically store itself in order to protect your watermaker Your MPC control board can be calibrated and programmed from the remote display quickly and easily with only a few key strokes The Battery Back up feature allows for temporary power interruptions without detrimental effects on the system In some cases your watermaker will continue to function in its last known operating state 71 72 Spectra MPC 5000 Operation Guide This document outlines the MPC 5000 with Battery Backup operation It details what is seen on the display what outputs are active during run time and the functions of the different modes Catalina 300 systems use a single feed pump that runs at one speed with an added boost pump to ensure adequate water supply to the feed pump These systems have two pressure sensors The first is mounted before the feed pump to measu
15. and SC 3 are for membrane cleaning Do not use metasodium bisulfate citric acid or any other storage chemical not supplied by Spectra These chemicals used to store other watermaker brands are very acidic and will damage the Clark Pump and void the warranty Note Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized Always open the pressure relief valve 1 2 turn Always follow the instructions for purging the chemicals as shown in the New System Startup section page 41 of your owner s manual Storage SC 1 prevents biological growth when your system is idle It should not be used as a cleaning chemical nor will it protect your system from freezing A jar of SC 1 is mixed with 1 to 2 gal lons of product or dechlorinated fresh water in a bucket and circulated through the system for 10 minutes This treatment will protect the system for six months after which the SC 1 treat ment must be repeated To use SC 1 follow the instructions for Catalina Storage Proce dure on page 56 Spectra systems should be stored with propylene glycol if freezing is likely to occur Propylene glycol can be used instead of Spectra SC 1 storage chemical for storage in any climate and treatment is effective for one year Propylene glycol is a food grade antifreeze used to winter ize RV s boats and cabins Do not use ethylene glycol automotive antifreeze which is toxic and will damage the system The propylene glycol formulations sold in marine
16. anodes The anodes should be installed before installing the Clark Pump membrane module 14 Introduction to Components continued Feed Pump Module Remove front cover for access Mount the feed pump module on a horizontal or vertical surface which can be up 3feet 1 0M above the waterline It is preferable to mount as low as possible Locate in an area that allows easy ac cess to the filter housing and the left side of the enclosure Place where water spills during filter changes will not be a problem and keep future maintenance in mind The feed pump has over heat protection and will not operate properly at ambient tem peratures over 120F 48C 3 Accumulator Tank Fresh water Feed Water Pressure flush to sea Sensor measures system strainer pressure MPC Control Box Qe Auto Manual Toggle Switch Out to Clark Pump Pump Motor Mag Drive Fresh Water Flush Inlet Pump from charcoal filter behind tee for Clark Pump Absolute Pressure Sensor measures outlet boost pump pressure Note When plumbing the Catalina feed pump module route the feed water hose so that the front cover may be opened without removing the hose or tubing All tubing connections are made using Parker Fast and Tite connections shown on page 21 These fittings should be finger tight only not tightened with a wrench After assembling all plumbing fittings thoroughly check for leaks 15 16 Introduction to
17. body fitting or a 3 4 wrench for a 902 body Use a 7 8 wrench for the nut Hold the body recheck the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 2 3 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 specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Straight thread Straight or 90 deg asd 3 8 pipe thread FAN PA Figure 1 N Nut Nut finger tight with thread showing Cut tube square 2 Black high pressure tubing gure 2 O Tighten 1 2 3 turns 10 flats of the nut with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide y No threads showing Tag Insert tube 0 9 until it stops E Figure 3 IMPORTANT Hold fitting body with 13 16 wrench when tightening Wiring Catalina 300 systems have a power inlet harness with a terminal block and cover a 2 conductor boost pump cable a 2 conductor diversion valve cable a Rotoflow sensor cable and a 50 foot 15M cable for the MPC 5000 display The Rotoflow plug and the diversion valve cable are bundled into the same wire loom The boost pump cable is coiled independently Cables are shown coming out of the bottom of the Feed Pump Module Diversion Valve Cable 50 15M cable with con Power Inlet harness Boost Pump Cable Rotoflow nectors for the MPC 5000 with terminal block Sens
18. flow meter feed water hoses and brine overboard hose Run the system and watch the feed pressure very closely If the feed pressure to the Clark Pump is asymmetrical from one stroke to another 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 If no asymmetry is noted continue with this test You will need a graduated bucket and a stopwatch Measurements must be very accurate as errors of just a few percent will skew the results Log the voltage at the feed pump at the same time Confirm at least 12 5 volts at the pump on 12 volt systems You may have to run the en gine or battery charger during the test 1 Product Flow First divert the product flow into the bucket and record how long it takes to accumulate a given amount Product flow is usually expressed in Gallons Per Hour or Liters Per Hour so it s easiest and most accurate to collect the flow for exactly ten minutes then multiply the quantity by six to get GPH or LPH Alternatively you can collect exactly one gallon or four liters then calculate GPH or LPH as follows 3600 time in seconds x quantity of waterzGPH or LPH There are 3600 seconds in an hour Example It took 9 minutes 45 seconds to collect 1 gallon of product water so 3600 585 x 1 gallon 6 15 GPH 3600 585 x 4 liters 24 62 LPH 9 times 60 seconds is
19. free service Please read through the installation instructions and the system layout prior to installing Like any piece of mechanical equipment the system will require inspec tion and service from time to time Plan for service access and place the components in accessible areas If you are having a dealer install the system review the location of the components to make sure that the installation will meet your approval upon completion The MPC 5000 automatic con trol system adds programmability automated operation and system monitoring Prudent opera tion is required with any marine equipment Always maintain enough reserve water to get to your next port safely Front View Quick disconnect fitting eases mainte nance Pressure Relief Valve Double rubber MM to absorb vibration The Clark Pump Membrane Module is pre mounted and plumbed together as a single unit to save time and add reliability This module must be installed in an area that maintains a tem perature below 120F 5OC and may be placed as high in the boat as you desire Make sure that the area around and under the pump does not have any water sensitive equipment Allow access to the pressure relief valve You may mount the Clark Pump in any position even up side down but the salinity probe on the diversion valve manifold must always be down Note If your machine is equipped with the optional Z Brane see the instructions on page 36 for in stalling the Z Brane
20. secs PURGING PRODUCT Priming 10 00 RUN AUTO MODE Making Water 00 59 HOURS Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 Pump2 Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 Countdown to 0 00 All Off Aux1 On Pump2 Pviv Aux1 Aux2 Aux3Ster 1 Pump2 Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 Ster 1 Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 Ster Bypass Purge Run PURGE MODE Mode BYPASSED Stop 2 Simultaneously Cur Output Display Message RUN HIGH MODE Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 Aux2 Aux3 Ster Displayed for 20 secs Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 STARTING Aux2 Aux3 Ster 00 09 GPH PRODUCT Pump1 Dviv Aux1 Aux2 17 0 Aux3 Ster If salinity is out of tolerance the diversion valve will close and the reject LED will be lit Salinity must drop be rent State Manual Run Mode Priming Making Water NOTE low tolerance diversion valve will open 81 82 Current Output State State Display Message RUN AUTO MODE Auto 01 00 HOURS Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 Run Aux2 Aux3 Ster Mode Note pressing Auto Run again will add time in 1 hour increments l Priming STARTING Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 30 seconds 00 09 Aux2 Aux3 Ster RUN AUTO MODE Pump1 Dvlv Aux1 0 59 HOURS Aux2 Aux3 Ster Countdown to O Fvlv Aux1 Aux2 E DO Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 Countdown to O FLUSH TIMER Storage INTERVAL 19 59 BM Countdown to O Perform Flush Cycle Repeats Note Pump2 f
21. to end the manual run sequence a fresh water flush will not be initiated and raw water will sit throughout the system until another command is giv en After pressing Stop it is advisable to use the Auto Store button which will initiate a fresh water flush and restart the flush interval timer Stop MPC 3000 Alarm Displ The Alarm Displ button has several functions depending on the current state of the system Alarm Active Pressing Alarm Displ will silence the alarm Pressing it again will reset the alarm if the underlying condition has been corrected Default Screen Pressing Alarm Displ from the default screen will display the number of hours the system has run During Run Cycle Pressing Alarm Displ during a run sequence will scroll through the wa termaker s operating parameters Run Mode Production Volume Feed Water Pressure Filter Condition Boost Pressure Production Quality and Hours Alarm Disp WATERMACHIN ES MPC 3000 MPC 5000 Display Controls continued Auto Fill Mode Pressing and holding Auto Run for 5 seconds will start the MPC in the Auto Fill Mode e In this mode the system will automatically start flush store and restart itself based on the tank level This mode requires that the optional float switches are installed in your tank as detailed on pages 27 28 e 15 not advisable to operate your watermaker unattended Severe damage to the vessel watermaker or other equipment may result Auto
22. to the SERVICE position 6 Make sure that the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is open un pressurized 7 the cleaning chemical in the bucket If possible heat the solution to 120 deg F 49 deg C 8 Start the system using the manual switch on the MPC control box The intake service hose will draw solution from the bucket and the brine discharge service hose will return it Circulate the solution through the system in this manner for 45 minutes 9 Stop the pump Replace the brine discharge overboard hose and run the pump until the bucket is 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 10 Move the switch on the MPC Control Box to AUTO The system may now be restarted flushed or stored Service hose connected and service 58 Attaching brine discharge service hose valve to SERVICE Troubleshooting Catalina Systems SYMPTOMS Feed pump runs constant ly will not turn off PROBABLE CAUSE Manual switch in ON position on control box REMEDY Turn off manual switch on control box Feed pump runs with loud noise Intake blocked Air in system Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check fresh water flush module for leaks Re prime system restart No lights or display system does not operate Display
23. will only have one membrane C Clip groove in Anode In these pictures there are three membranes 33 36 Z Brane Wiring The Z Brane system is integrated with the watermaker and only requires continuous 12V or 24V DC power to operate WARNING SHOCK HAZARD There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure Do not service this unit unless it is disconnected from the power source There may be high voltage present even after the transformer is de powered We recommend that the Z Brane be connected to its own electrical circuit The power must be on when the watermaker is in operation and when the Z Brane is used for membrane storage If the power is obtained from the MPC circuit board then the MPC must be powered up at all times during storage and this may not be ideal Fuse the power at the source with a 1 amp fuse or circuit breaker Red is Positive Black is Ground Transformer Enclosure Z Brane Power Harness 2 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 bio fouling and scaling We recommend flushing your watermaker with fresh water after each use which will protect your membrane and al 50 prevent corrosion in the feed water system Thoroughly fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel unattended for extended periods The Z Brane may be de powered if the system is pickled
24. with chemicals or winterized with propylene 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 37 38 Operation 40 New System Start Up and Testing Use this procedure when starting a new watermaker for the first time and whenever the sys tem has been pickled or cleaned Avoid running the Catalina system if the vessel is in contaminated water The system should be fully tested before leaving port If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to Dry Testing with an Artificial Ocean on page 44 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 and the brine discharge valves are open e All of your hose connections are tight e The washer with the green tag under the pressure relief valve has been removed e The pressure relief valve is open 1 2 turn e The toggle switch on the MPC control box is set to the Auto position e There are at least several gallons of water in your fresh water tank for priming and the ship s pressure water system is on Remove Tag and Washer Power up the system by turning on the cir cuit breaker After a few seconds a mes sage on the display will read Open Pres sure Relief Valve Now WATERMAGHINES 3000 Push the Auto R
25. 2 SPECTRA WATERMAKERS CATALINA 300 Mk II Z INSTALLATION amp OWNERS MANUAL Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 www spectrawatermakers com Rev September 2014 MPC Controller Quick Guide To bypass the Purge Mode only if you are Program Mode allows checks and adjustments of sure there are no chemicals in the system all system settings Please consult your manual be Press Auto Run and Stop momentarily at fore making any adjustments See page 76 the same time Auto Run Auto Store To Start and run for one hour press once Press Press and hold for 3 sec for one time fresh water again for each additional hour of run time flush For Auto Fill mode press and hold for 5 seconds Press once to fresh water flush and activate the and system will run until your Tank Switch closes flush timer interval The light blinks when in this timed flush mode Auto Run functions always terminate with a fresh water flush In Program mode press to REDUCE value In Program mode press to INCREASE value FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 128 88 MPC 3000 Stop or Start Alarm Display Press once to start or stop system Push to silence alarm If you stop the system by pressing stop the sys When system is running press to scroll though tem will not fresh water flush itself system readings In program mode push to scroll through the sys tem parameters Catalina Installation
26. 540 plus 45 equals 585 seconds 2 Total Flow Connect the service hose to the brine discharge fitting and divert the brine discharge and the product water both into the bucket Feed flow brine discharge and product combined is usually expressed in Gallons Per Minute or Liters Per Minute For the simplest and most accurate measurement divert exactly 5 gallons or 20 liters rec ord the time and calculate GPM or LPM as follows 60 time in seconds x quantity of water GPM or LPM Example It took 3 minutes 180 seconds to collect 5 gallons of feed flow so 60 180 x 5 1 67 GPM In order to make good quality product water you need the proper amount of feed water flow as in the table below Compare the product flow to the total feed flow Product flow should be 9 596 of total flow for a Catalina 300 If product percentage is low you may have an internal leak in the Clark Pump Press Press M PE Im 80 90 5 6 6 3 8 7 47 3 For every V of GPM feed water flow loss we will lose about gallon per hour of product flow and the salinity will go up 100 PPM iB Static Feed Flow UE Product Flow MN pressure relief valve open turn Low feed flow combined with low system pressures is most frequently caused by a worn pump head 63 SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Technical Bulletins The following pages include Spectra s most commonly used technical bulletins covering tests adjustments troubleshooting an
27. 5mm up to 45 feet 14M Distances at left represent the total ROUND TRIP wire length DC positive Wire Size Guide for the Catalina 24V length plus DC negative length NOT Protect with 10 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker the length of the pair of wires togeth 12 Gauge 4mm up to 10 feet 3M er Size cables accordingly 10 Gauge 6mm up to 25 feet 7 6M 8 Gauge 10mm up to 35 feet 10 6M 6 Gauge 16mm up to 45 feet 14M Note If the specified circuit breaker sizes are unavailable use the next higher rating but do not exceed the specification by more then 10 All wiring to be done to appli cable ABYC Marine UL or CE standards 25 26 MPC Display Panel Installation The Catalina 300 ships with a Vacuum Florescent Display VFD The display brightness can be adjusted using the programming function on page 76 Two panels can be installed on a single machine and commands to the system can be en tered at either The display must be mounted in a protected location out of direct sunlight and away from spray or dripping water The display panel connects with the supplied 50 foot cable to the MPC board jack marked DISPLAY Route the 50 cable for MPC display through the boat to the display location Be careful not to damage the connector or get it wet Plug this into the back of the remote dis play Do not substitute a different type of cable Contact the factory if you need longer or ad ditional cables
28. 6 ES SPECTRA WATERMAKERS CHARCOAL FILTERS The charcoal filter element FT FTC CC removes chlorine from the fresh water flush water supply as the RO membrane can only handle small amounts of chlorine without permanent damage The charcoal filter used for the fresh water flush system will not plug up unless you have very dirty domestic water in your boat s supply tank The charcoal filter we supply removes 99 7 of the chlorine Beware when buying other char coal filters If they don t specify the percentage of chlorine removed don t use them Cheap ones may remove only 60 or 70 Also there are aftermarket filters which are very close to but not exactly the right dimensions and they will not seal in the housing If you skimp on the charcoal filter you risk damaging a 600 00 membrane on the first flush The other factor is the flow rate that the filter can handle Because the chlorine is adsorbed by the charcoal it must remain in contact with the charcoal for a sufficient period of time for the all of the chlo rine molecules to be captured The filters we use can handle 1 5 gallons 6 liters per minute flow and are good for 3000 gallons 12 000 liters at 1 5 GPM or six months whichever comes first Regardless of the amount of water treated the charcoal loses its effectiveness after six months Charcoal filter Spectra part number FT FTC CC SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Performing a Fresh Water Flush with a
29. ATER FLUSH while flushing then the default display will appear when finished The system will not re flush at programmed intervals e Pressing the Stop button will cancel the Auto Store Mode Flush Adjustments The Catalina flush duration is set to a factory default of 5 minutes which is usually the right amount of time to ensure that sea water is thoroughly flushed out of the watermaker using the least amount of fresh water However due to different lengths of hose runs different rates of flow and different pressures in shipboard fresh water systems the flush duration can be opti mized for your boat Detailed instructions about how to access the programming function and set the flush duration can be found on page 76 Programming From the Display Set the Flush Duration so that the fresh wa ter flush comes to an end just as the salinity of the brine discharge drops below 1000 PPM or no longer tastes brackish Since the flush duration can only be adjusted in round minutes you may want to lessen the duration to 4 minutes to save water or increase to 6 minutes to ensure a thor ough flush Flush Adjustments continued Also the charcoal filter is rated for 1 5 GPM 6 LPM If the system pushes more than 1 5 GPM through the charcoal filter 4 5 gallons in 3 minutes the flow regulator can be adjusted Adjusting the pressure regulator 7 Service Valve close to change filter Place the output hose from the 3 charcoal filter into
30. Components continued Sea Strainer Mount close to the intake through hull in a location that can handle wa ter spillage during service Use the supplied Quick Block and wire tie for mounting Flush Cycle Expansion Tank This expansion tank main tains water flow during the flush cycle as the feed pump cycles on and off The feed pump cycles so the flow through the charcoal filter is limited to 1 5 GPH Fresh Water Flush Module The fresh water flush module may be located in any convenient location near the feed pump module It should be mounted with the filter housing vertical and accessible for changing filters with 2 below the housing for filter changes Do not install over electrical equipment The unit contains a char coal filter for the flush water a shut off valve and flush water pressure regulator If you ordered your system with the optional Z lon it will replace the filter bowl on the Feed pump module and have an additional control box THE PHOTO ABOVE AND All SUB SEQUENT PHOTOS OF THE FEED PUMP MODULE WILL LOOK SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT SEE PAGE 32 FOR Z ION INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Boost Pump module The boost pump module should be mounted vertically with room to attach the service hose to the outlet on the right side not visible in photo The boost pump MUST be installed below the waterline to ensure that it will prime If allowed to run dry it will fail and the feed pump will be damaged Remote Control
31. ION HIGH PRESSURE Check for kinked or blocked hoses Confirm Outlet Offset in Program Mode Clean Membrane Clark Pump problems see tech bulletin CP5 SYSTEM STALLED Shutdown If no product for 30 seconds Alarm LED lit RE STARTING 00 30 l Countdown to O retry previous mode RE STARTING 00 30 If still no product Countdown to 0 retry previous mode SYSTEM STALLED If still no product SERVICE PREFILTERS Shutdown If difference in inlet and outlet pressures exceeds the differ ential limit Alarm LED lit Audible Alarm Audible Alarm RESOLUTION Confirm product water at membrane endcap Check intake line for restrictions blockages or air leaks Close Pressure Relief Valve on Pump Check Rotoflow Meter wiring Confirm MPC settings correct RESOLUTION SERVICE PREFILTERS Change prefilters Check for obstruc tions in intake line Check sensor for proper operation Check sensor cables System Alarms and Faults LOW VOLTAGE Begin FWF Mode To Shutdown If DC Input voltage too low RESOLUTION VOLTAGE LOU Check wiring to MPC board e Check battery state SALINITY PROBE FAILED Shutdown If salinit be bad RESOLUTION ee SALINITY PROBE amp Check probetan or disconnected FAILED nections e Replace probe CHECK FUSE Shutdown If blown fuse CHECK FUSE X RESOLUTION e Check equipment connected to corre sponding output e R
32. L MTE 3 451 2B 3 4 16 ST X 1 2 TUBE FITT ELL BRONZE MPC 5000 Control Box EL SWT TG DPDT TOGGLE SWITCH DP DT EL SWT TSBHC TOGGLE SWITCH BOOT SEAL EL MPC PCBDPB MPC 5000 CIRCUIT BOARD Hoses and Tubes PL HS 3 4SH 3 4 REINFORCED SUC TION HOSE PL HS 5 8VN 5 8 VINYL HOSE PL NLT 1 2LP 1 2 LOW PRESSURE TUBING PL NLT 3 8LP 3 8 Low Pressure Tube product PL HS 3 4VN 3 4 VINYL HOSE 95 End block B KOSS HP TB VEB B NG Valve block lt Composite cylinder and base HP CYL CCA gt End block A HP TB VEB A Brine out Pressure relief valve HP TB BV Center block Feed HP CB CBT Stainless steel tube Carte ylin End Cap HR Clark Pump Front View HP CYL EC End block _ nd bloc Valve block End block B Composite cylinder and base xm Alternate brine ou High pressure in p Test port Center block High pressure out Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring End cap Clark Pump Back View HD CPS 5 16X3 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH Bolts Spool Assembly Exploded View SS apo oD Maps IRMA V Db EDI A ett th Th a at OANE AAN Relief Valve O Ring SO HPP RV Annular Rings x HP TB AR Spool Assembly KIT HP 10VSA Relief Valve HP TB BV Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block SO HPP AR Valve Block
33. NE 1 After the purge sequence the control will alarm with the message Close Pressure Relief Valve Close the valve and proceed by pressing Auto Run 2 The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read PURGING PRODUCT WATER and count down another ten minutes while it purges any re sidual chemicals from the membrane and product lines After ten minutes if product water is below 750 PPM it will send the product water to the tank Carefully inspect for leaks over the entire system Shut down the system and repair any leaks you find 3 The system is now operational and you may run your system as you desire When beginning to make water it is best to use the Auto Run button which defaults to the automatic fresh water flush after the unit is finished making water If you shut down the system by pressing the Stop button the system will not fresh water flush If you do stop the system using the Stop button use the Auto Store button to effect a fresh water flush You should fresh wa ter flush your watermaker after every use 4 Checkthat the system is operating within its normal parameters Compare with the parame ters on the next page Nominal Operating Parameters To access this information about your watermaker while it is running press the Alarm Dis play button bottom right This will allow you to scroll through the product flow salinity feed water pressure and pre filter condition screens Product
34. O p 4 Ul paa Jue 1 SOUDUMS JUL MO JOJ04 eued ejdsip 9J0WSA SJoonpsueJ JYNSSJYd 5 L3INI SAHILIMS LVO14 JeuieJ1s eas per gt ______2225 5 105495 peu SOd 35009 SALA UOISJBAIG 22918 peu MO Ul TdWd Ul MO 0005 UO SWAa SAS IPAZT 133195409 90 90 SUJ91S S IPAZT 401 131193540 0 30 peppy 15 uondiu seg 1102 Avenuef 61 600z eun 61 TTOZ 6T TO UOISIADY SJ9 eulJ91eM 112995 IPIN 000S IdiN U21IMS 1Sdd piouajos usni3 9 29 O 1030W peu MOI I9A pou 87 88 MPC 5000 FUSES The CHECK FUSE alarm indicates that one of the seven fuses on the MPC 5000 Printed Circuit Board has blown These fuses are the flat color coded small ATM automotive style The dis play will indicate by number which fuse has blown and the fuse bases are numbered on the board Before replacing the fuse find and repair the problem that caused the fuse to blow The fuses supply power to the terminal strip on the PCB as follows Fuse F1 5 Amp Priming valve solenoid FWV Fresh water flush valve solenoid Fuse F2 5 Amp AUX 3 Optional boost pump Fuse F3 10 Amp PMP1 Feed pump number 1 Fuse F4 5 Amp DVLV Divers
35. PT X 1 4 TUBE FIT TING ELL PL NP 1 8N 1 8 NPT CLOSE NIPPLE NYLON PL MTS 3 8X1 2B 3 8 NPT X 1 2 TUBE FITTING ST BRZ SO HPP CT CONNECTOR O RING Ger FT PV EP1 PRESSURE VESSEL END CAP Filter Housing 5 micron FT FHB 3PCSHSS MOLDED FILTER BRACKET PL BSH 3 4X1 2N 1 2 NPT X 3 8 NPT CLOSE NIPPLE NYL PL HBE 3 4X3 4 3 4 NPT X 3 4 HOSE BARB ELL NYLON PL HS 5 8VN 5 8 Nylon Braided Hose FT FTH 10L3PCS 3 PIECE 10 FILTER PL HBE SFPA HOUSING SHURFLO PORT ADAPTOR FT FTC 5 PL NP 1 2X3 8N PER KII 1 2 NPT X 3 8 NPT CLOSE NIPPLE NYL 5 MICRON FILTER ELEMENT NOT SHOWN wi Lj 93 Diversion Valve Manifold Assembl PL SLN 1 4D12D 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 12V ae ur PL MTE 1 4X3 8P u gt 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE ELBOW 3 8 FPT X 1 4 TUBE FITT ST PL UNN 3 8X1 4N REDUCING COUPLING HP TB VEB B Valve End Block B Brine Discharge Quick Connect PL QDC BD3 8 3 8 Quick Disc Coupling Body PL QDC HB5 8 5 8 Quick Disc Fitting Hose Barb High Pressure Fittings SUB MTS 3 8X1 2 Nickel Bronze High Pressure Straight Fitting PL HWR 1 2FR 1 2 Stainless Connector O RING SO HPP CT Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 94 PL MTE 3 8X1 4P 3 8 MPT X 1 4 TUBE ELBOW EL SSR IFM INLINE FLOW METER SENSOR SUB NP DVM DIVERSION VALVE MANIFOLD EL MPC SP4 SALINITY PROBE SO FT STF 3 4 16 Straight Thread O RING P
36. Panel Can be mounted anywhere that is dry and convenient Cut a 4 9 16 116 mm wide by 2 7 8 68mm high opening for the panel Take care when routing the cable so the plugs on each end are not damaged Use only Spectra ap proved remote cable The cable is not a standard LAN cable or phone cord Installation Basics Thru hull e Read the directions Not Supplied e Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs e Use heavy gauge wire e Install feed pump module as low as possible e Boost pump module must be installed below the waterline e Use a dedicated thru hull with scoop type strainer e Donot mount components over electrical devices e Avoid getting dirt or debris into the piping or hoses during assembly A small bit of debris can stop the system Seawater Flow Thru hull Location The system must be connected to a dedicated 3 4 to 1 forward facing scoop type intake thru hull and seacock Install the thru hull intake as far below the waterline and as close to centerline as possible to avoid contamination and air entering the system Do not install the intake close to or down stream of a head discharge behind the keel stabilizer fins or other underwater fixtures Thru hulls in the bow area are susceptible to air intake in rough conditions Sharing a thru hull can introduce unforeseen problems such as intermittent flow restrictions air bubbles contami nants and will void the warranty For raci
37. a bucket and open the service valve Turn the center screw on the pressure regu lator to adjust the flow In 1 minute you should get 1 5 gal lons of water 5 7 Liters gt Domestic Fresh Water Supply Note If your system was ordered with the op tional Z lon the Z lon will replace the fresh wa ter flush module but the adjustments will be the same 47 Alarm Override and Manual Operation In the event of a sensor failure resulting in a shut down due to a false alarm the failed sensor can be overridden using the programming function on the display page 76 High Pressure Ser vice Prefilter System Stalled airlock and Salinity Probe Failed can all be overridden and the sys tem will still run automatically with all other functions intact Be absolutely certain that the alarm is false before overriding the automatic controls In the event of a complete MPC control failure the system may be operated manually using the Manual Auto switch on the MPC Control Box Automatic controls and water monitoring are disa bled in manual mode so the diversion valve will send all of your product water overboard through the brine discharge The diversion valve must be bypassed and product water must be routed di rectly to the tank from the membrane product water outlet Bypass the diversion valve as follows see photos below e Disconnect the 1 4 inch tube from the end of the membrane pressure vessel This
38. activates but pump will not run Remote display not con nected No power to control box Loose or broken pump wire connection Tanks are full if equipped with tank switch Check display cable connections at back of display and at control box Check and reset main DC supply breaker Check for voltage 12 or 24 VDC at control box power input studs Try manual switch on MPC control box If pump runs then control or display is defective Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Check tanks system cannot be started if tanks are full System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK Good LED acti vated Diversion valve inoperative or wiring fault Disconnected or broken product tubing Diversion valve plunger stuck Check wiring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diversion valve plunger or replace valve System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated High salinity of product water causing system to reject water Salinity probe out of cali bration or defective bad cable Chlorine damage to mem branes Pressure relief valve open Check for low feed pressure Check for leaks at high pressure hoses Test product water with hand held tester if over 500 PPM for 1 hour contact factory Close pressure relief valve 59 60
39. alarm or the salinity reading cannot be properly calibrated using the Salinity Cal function select YES to continue making water WARNING When YES is selected the diversion valve will be energized whenever the watermaker is running and all product water will be sent to the vessel s water tank regardless of its quality Before disabling the Salinity Probe test the product water carefully and regularly Note As long as any of the above functions are disabled the red LED next to the Alarm Displ button will flash PPM THRESHOLD Set this parameter to the desired salinity level to reject the product wa ter The diversion valve will send water to the water tank when the product parts per million is lower than this set point and reject the product overboard when the salinity is higher than the set point Factory default setting is 748 PPM PRESSURE LIMIT If the pressure at the feed pump discharge exceeds this set point the unit will shut down and alarm High Pressure The left hand number on the display is the real time feed pressure as read by the sensor marked red on the feed pump output The number on the right is the high pressure limit Factory default for the Catalina models is 125 PSI LOW VACUUM LIMIT Set point for the maximum allowable pressure drop through the pre filter If the inlet pressure reading drops below this point the unit will alarm Service Prefilter and shut down This set point is in absolute pressure and det
40. and RV stores are usually diluted with water The water remaining in the watermaker before the storage procedure will further dilute the antifreeze reducing the microbial protection and increasing the temperature at which the mix ture will freeze Antifreeze labeled Minus Fifty is a 25 solution and will begin to form an icy slush at about 15Degrees F 10C and will only provide burst protection to about Zero F 18C After a fur ther 50 percent dilution by water remaining in the watermaker Minus Fifty antifreeze will only protect from bursting down to about 25F 4C Therefore if low temperature freezing protection is required a 60 or stronger antifreeze should be used 60 solutions are labeled Minus 100 and will provide burst protection to 15F 27C even after a fifty percent dilution with residual water Minus 200 formulations are pure propylene glycol Introduction to Spectra Chemicals continued Complete microbial protection requires a 25 solution of propylene glycol so care must be taken that the solution remaining in the watermaker during long term storage is at least 25 even if freeze protection is not required For these reasons Spectra recommends that all pick ling be carried out with a 60 or greater concentration See Winterizing with Propylene Glycol on page 57 Cleaners Cleaning can be detrimental to the membrane and shorten its life Avoid unnecessary clean ing and avoid cleaning as a d
41. cket with fresh water from the brine discharge 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 Mixthe salt to the proper proportion or use an aquarium hydrometer to adjust the salinity level If a hydrometer is available mix to a specific gravity of 1 025 9 Push the 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 with the brine and product water recombining in the bucket to be cycled again This will gradually heat the water Do not let the water temperature exceed 120 deg F 49 deg C 10 Run the system under pressure checking for proper operation and leaks After testing the system replace the brine discharge hose and product tube and turn the service valve to RUN You can now flush the system by pressing the Auto Store button Remove tag and washer OPEN PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE 44 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush If the system has been pickled or stored use the New System Startup procedure on page 41 You should fresh water flush your watermaker after every use Remember that you need to run the system almost a half hour to make enough fresh water for one flush You may notice that the system output is higher when charging your batteries as the watermaker is voltage sensitive 1 Chec
42. d DC power off after the system is put in stor age Spectra dealers are responsible for educating the vessel owners on the operation and maintenance of the system We request that you walk through the installation with the customer Please have the owner fill out the warranty card or fill one out on Spectra s website www spectrawatermakers com Table of Contents PP 11 Ei sauna A 13 a e TENE 14 Installation Basics eerie pacti de 17 Catalina Plumbing Schema ii 18 d er tees 20 Fitting Assembly eie A 21 WINE cm 24 Remote Display Instala Mii a tu PX po C E FERE SENE ed 26 Salinitv Proneilnstall ation 27 MPC Tank Switch Wiring and operation ccoocccccnccnnonocononnnonnonacononacononaronnnnanononaronenaronenanos 28 Membrane Pressure Vessel toi uc QU ni 29 Optional Z lon and Z Brane Membrane Protection 30 ZNO Installation traia 31 LAON i is P 34 aca tees es senses eae 35 ODE ON oer ne apa 39 New Systems Start Up and 41 NominalOperatine diia 43 Dry Testing WIth an Oca gt
43. d common points of confusion Many more technical bulle tins are available on the Spectra website www spectrawatermakers com ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE Your Catalina 300 is supplied with two pressure accumulator tanks PL ACC TK One is installed in the feed water line between the feed pump and the Clark Pump the second 15 in stalled between the sea strainer and the boost pump The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark Pump If the accumulator is not properly charged it can lead to pres sure spikes and system shut down The accumulator has a Schrader air valve like a car tire which allows the internal air bladder of the accumulator to be pre charged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 60 psi 4 1 bar for best results Add air using a tire pump or air compressor You can experiment with the exact pressure that will give the best pulsation dampening on your installation The second accumulator tank installed between the sea strainer and the boost pump absorbs pressure spikes from the cycling of the feed pump during fresh water flushes It should be ad justed to 6 six PSI Schrader valve SPECTRA WATERMAKERS PREFILTERS During normal operation the feed water is filtered in two stages First it passes through a fine mesh metal sea strainer which protects the boost pump from foreign materials and sea crea tures After passing
44. deposits or contaminated bacterial growth membrane can result in poor water quality and ab normal operating pressures If operating pressures are above normal then cleaning is indicated If the system pressures are within operating normal range cleaning may have little result Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool MECHANICAL LEAKAGE within the membrane pressure vessel This is an unlikely but pos sible cause of poor water quality A pinched or damaged O ring within the pressure vessel a scratch on the product tube on the membrane a scratch within one of the end caps or a seal fouled by contamination could allow sea water into the product water If system flow product plus brine is 2 2 GPM or above the membrane is clean the product flows are consistent with the system flow and the water quality is still not acceptable then replacement of the membrane is indicated 61 62 SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Catalina 300 Flow Test The flow test is the most useful diagnostic test for system performance and should be done before replacing or cleaning your membrane Changes in production or water quality are nor mally caused by something other than the membrane unless the system has been left unused for a long time Before the flow test change all filters and clean the sea strainer Carefully check for water or air leaks as air in the system will cause low production and erratic salinity Look for air bubbles in the product
45. e of the brine discharge If the brine discharge thru hull isn t accessible you will need to take a sample from the brine outlet on the Clark Pump or use the brine discharge service hose see pages 56 to 58 Once you have obtained a sample first check it with a salinity monitor to make sure the salinity is below 1000 PPM Next use the copper test kit to make sure there is about 1 PPM of copper in the flush water If the salinity of the flush water is above 1000 PPM or does not have adequate copper con tent please contact our technical support for instructions on how to adjust the system Z ION Board Layout Pin 1 Pin 7 LED connector Switch 51 Switch 2 Current up Se 6 Current down Z Brane Installation Spectra ships the high pressure module with the white Z Brane anode removed from its socket to prevent shipping damage Before the high pressure module Clark Pump and membrane is mounted the anode 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 shipping plugs Insert an anode into the membrane until the groove is flush with the membrane end plug The C clip will then slip into the groove and the C clip screw will secure the clip C Clip and retaining screw with probe installed Shipping Plug remove to insert probe NOTE your watermaker
46. e square and remove burrs and sharp edges Ensure the outside diameter is free of score marks For soft or thin walled lube we recommend the use of a tube insert Stainless steel teeth grips the pipe To disconnect ensure the system is depressurized push the collet square against the fitting With the collet held in this position the tube can be removed Pull on the tube to check it is secure Test the system before use Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions Carefully fit and measure the tubing before cutting with a sharp razor knife or hose cutter Remove any burrs from tube ends 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 The minimum tubing bend radius is 6 inches 15cm Refer to figure 1 If a fitting has been disassembled 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 23mm once tube goes past the grab ring it is locked in position 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 a 13 16 wrench to hold a straight
47. ear vinyl tubing or urethane tubing it is necessary to use a TS tube support Disassemble the fitting and place the nut grab ring spacer and tube support in that order on the tube Locate the grab ring at the insertion mark as shown Seat the O ring in the body then proceed with Step 4 Note Provide adequate fail safe mechanisms such as leakage detection sensors automatic shut off controlls or other industry and code appropriate fail safe devices in the design of your water handling appliance to protect against personal injury and property damage Plastic fittings containing an o ring that are used in water applications should be replaced at least every five years or more frequently depending on the environment and severity of the application 21 John Guest Super Speedfit Fittings To make connection the tube Is simply pushed Super Speedfit fittings are made up of three components in by hand the unique patented John Guest collet 4 7 are produced in an acetal copolymer or polypropylene locking system then holds the tube firmly in place he ias are Nitrile rubber or EPDM without deforming it or restricting flow Collet are produced in acetal copolymer or polypropylene with Stainless steel teeth O ring provides a leakproof seal The Collet gripper has stainless steel teeth which hold the tube firmly in position while the O ring provides a permanent leakproof seal Collet Cut the tub
48. educe biolog ical growth but may not stop it completely Both the Z Brane or Z lon systems protect the mem brane from bio fouling without the use of storage chemicals The Seawater Strainer The seawater strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed Ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the gasket is in place before reassembly When the system is put into storage remove the strainer rinse with fresh water and reassemble dry to impede corrosion Check frequently during operation The Pre filter Service the pre filter on a regular basis The MPC will alarm when the filter reaches a 10 PSI 7 BAR differential If you use the system until it stops at a 10 PSI differential 75 BAR then the filter will have to be discarded Extremely dirty filters will harm system performance and may cause system shut down Leaving dirty filters in the machine during long idle periods will cause biological contamination To service the prefilter turn yellow service valve on boost pump module to OFF open the hous ings and remove the old filter Clean out the housing bowl reassemble the housing with a new 5 micron element Leave dry until the next startup Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filters may be cleaned up to three times with a soft brush and water ina bucket hung overboard overnight or dragged behind your vessel underway Drying the filters in the
49. eplace fuse see page 88 Where x represents number of blown fuse 1 7 TANK S FULL If Tank1 AND TANK S FULL Tank2 switch closed for 2 minutes Depending on operating mode system may at this point begin a fresh wa ter flush begin storage mode or shut down Refer to Operating Modes POWER INTERRUPT POWER INTERRUPT If power is in terrupted to the MPC board for up to 10 days 85 86 System Alarms and Faults continued HIGH SALINITY If salinity above tolerance Reject lamp lit 20 minute inter nal counter begins If salinity above tolerance SALINITY HIGH for 20 minutes FLUSH 5 00 Shutdown SALINITY HIGH Begin FWF Mode Audible Alarm Alarm LED lit RESOLUTION e Check pump operation e Check Clark Pump e Check Feed Pump e Confirm product water quality e Clean or replace mem brane e Recalibrate salinity probe Clean or replace probe If the power supply to the MPC Control Board is disrupted for any reason the MPC Control Board will retain its last known state Once power is restored to the board internal logic in the MPC will determine the best action Note One some MPC 5000 systems with battery back up there will be a ten second delay while the system reboots after restoring power During this delay the remote display may show an Alphanumeric code This is normal and the board will reset itself shortly eqoud PN
50. er Flush module Flush water from ship s pressure water system 25 psi 2bar minimum 3 8 black tubing between the flush module and the feed pump module ole 5 CACHED aen roo mok Use the supplied 3 4 19mm suc tion hose clear with black spiral from the inlet thru hull to the boost pump module M _ 4 SS Plumbing Detail From the inlet thru hull to the boost pump module use supplied 3 4 19mm spiral suction rated hose clear with black spiral From the boost pump module to the feed pump module use the 3 4 braided vinyl hose From the feed pump to the Clark Pump feed water inlet use the supplied Parker 1 2 tube and fittings Use two grab rings on the 1 2 parker tubing Refer to the parker assembly instruc tions on page 21 Brine Discharge Route the brine discharge from the quick disconnect fittings to a thru hull above the waterline using the supplied 5 8 braided vinyl hose Quick Disconnect Fitting Fresh Water Flush Route a feed line from the domestic cold pressure water system to the 1 2 inch hose barb on the fresh water flush module This needs to be pressurized when the boat is unattended for the fresh water flush system to function properly The domestic fresh water pump must be able to deliver 1 5 gallons per minute 6 LPM at 25 PSI 1 7 bar The Z ION will replace the Fresh Water Flush module Fresh water from boat s pressure wa
51. ermines the Replace end of the Prefilter Condition bar graph In most cases this parameter should be set to 10 FLOW CONSTANT The flow constant calibrates the product flow reading The number on the left is the real time flow reading and the number on the right is the flow constant The flow constant is set by selecting the desired digit to be changed by pushing the Stop button until the digit to be changed is flashing Push Auto Run to decrease the value or Auto Store to in crease the value Then select the next digit to be changed with the Stop button The flow con stant is most easily adjusted with the watermaker running with the switch on the control box set to Run Manual Measure the product flow using a graduated container and a stop watch Adjust the flow constant until the flow reading matches the measured flow The flow reading is heavily dampened and will take some time to stabilize after changes are made to the con stant The factory default setting for Catalina models is 25000 SALINITY CAL This window is used to calibrate the salinity sensor The number on the left is the real time salinity reading and the number on the right is the calibration setting Increase the setting to raise the reading The factory default setting for Catalina models is 60 See Salini ty Probe Calibration on page 79 for details 77 INLET OFFSET This parameter calibrates the boost pressure sensor found on the intake manifold of the feed pump marked
52. for up to thir ty days If you are going to let your system sit idle for longer than thirty days treatment with SC 1 storage chemical or propylene glycol is still required The Z Brane applies zeta potential high voltage capacitive current to the membrane pressure vessel creating an unfriendly environment for bio film and bacteria and assists in the preven tion of scale formation on the membrane surfaces After thoroughly fresh water flushing the system the Z Brane will protect an idle system indefinitely as long as the Z Brane is energized The Z Brane draws less than 1 Amp but storage with chemicals may be preferable for longer periods if battery power is an issue Neither the Z lon nor the Z Brane will prevent freezing so in freezing climates pickling with propylene glycol is still required Even with the Z lon or Z Brane there may still be cases where you need to pickle your system with SC 1 storage chemical or propylene glycol so we recom mend you carry one of these products at all times If your system was ordered with either of these systems they will require only some basic wir ing and commissioning laid out in the following pages If you didn t order you system with the Z lon or Z Brane either can be retrofitted to any Spec tra system PS SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Z lon If you did not order your system with the optional Z lon you may disregard this section of the manual This revolutionary adaptation of an ancient
53. glass or metal tubing for low pressure or vacuum lines up to the pressure limits shown below Fast amp Tite fittings meet FDA and NSF 51 requirements for food contact Working Pressures for Fast amp Tite Fittings Air Oil Water Pressure in PSI Tube O D in Up to 75 F 76 to 125 126 to 175 F Ratings are based on use with copper tubing and in all cases represent the maximum recommended working pressure of the fitting only Working pressures vs temperatures of other types of tubing may limit the tube and fitting assembly to pressures lower than shown above Consult factory for recommendations on applications other than shown above Temperature Range Black White Polypropylene O F 18 C to 212 F 100 C White Nylon 40 F 40 C to 200 F 93 C Step 3 Loosen nut on fitting until three threads are visible Fittings for glass tubes must be disassembled and the grab ring removed Step 4 Moisten end of the tube with water Push the tube Straight into fitting until it bottoms on the fitting s shoulder Tighten nut by hand Additional tightening should not be necessary but 1 4 additional turn may be added if desired Do not overtighten nut as the threads will strip and the fitting will not function properly A proper assembly will not show the insertion mark extending beyond the nut If the insertion mark is visible then steps 1 thru 4 must be repeated Step 5 When using cl
54. he bucket from the brine discharge service hose Stop the system 5 Mix 1 container of SC 1 storage compound with the water in the bucket 6 Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is OPEN un pressurized by turning 1 2 turn counterclockwise 7 Place the yellow service valve in the Service position pictured below 8 Turn on the feed pump using the manual con trol switch on the MPC 5000 Control Box The solution will be drawn from the bucket with the service hose and returned to the bucket from the brine discharge service hose Circu late the storage chemical in the system for ap proximately 10 minutes Turn off the feed pump Clean Up Remove the brine discharge service hose from the Clark Pump and replace the brine dis charge hose that leads to the thru hull You may now pump the bucket dry by using the manu al control switch on the MPC Control Box Turn the service valve 180 back to the RUN position and remove the inlet service hose Close the seacock drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble dry Leave the pressure relief valve open since the next time you run the system you will need to purge the storage chemicals with the system unpressurized Service valve OFF Service hose connected and Connecting brine dis service valve to SERVICE charge service hose 56 Winterizing with Propylene Glycol See description of propylene glycol formulations on page 54 55 gt
55. hould be set to the pressure seen at the inlet sensor when the system is running with a brand new pre filter After installing a new filter run the machine using the Auto Run button The number on the right is adjusted to be the same whole number as the number on the left which is the inlet sensor reading This parameter sets the Clean end if the prefilter con dition bar graph MPC 5000 Software may be loaded from www spectrawatermakers com or CD ROM and in stalled on most Windows based computers The computer must then connect to the MPC board with a USB cable with a type B connector on one end as shown Due to wide variations in comput ers and operation systems Spectra cannot provide installation support and we only recommend this software for experience technicians All parameters and programming can be easily accessed from the MPC display without this software 78 Salinity Probe Calibration Salinity is a measurement of dissolved solids in liquid These solids will conduct electricity to varying degrees A probe with two electrical contacts determines the resistance to the flow of electricity in the liquid The higher the resistance the fewer the PPM parts per million of dis solved solids Spectra considers water below 750 PPM to be potable and water below 500 PPM to be excellent The salinity probe is located in the diversion valve manifold connected to the product water line from the membrane The salinity probe monit
56. iagnostic tool SC 2 is an alkaline cleaner used to remove light oil grime and biological growth It is most effective if heated to 120 deg F 49 deg C which is difficult on a boat In most cases the wa ter quality will increase in PPM salinity after an SC 2 cleaning After a few hours it should re cover to near the level it produced before the cleaning SC 3 is an acid cleaner used to remove mineral and scale deposits In most cases this is used first and if there is no improvement go on to the SC 2 SC 3 will in most cases lower the prod uct PPM and overall pressures Scaling is a slow process that may take several months or years SC 3 is less harmful to the membrane and will almost always improve the performance of an older membrane For cleaning with either SC 2 or SC 3 see the Cleaning Procedure on page 58 55 Catalina 300 Storage Procedure 1 Turn the yellow service valve on the boost pump module to OFF see photos below 2 Push Auto Store to fresh water flush the system Repeat to flush the system twice 3 Remove the cap on the service port on the boost pump module and install the inlet service hose from the service kit Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark Pump and replace it with the quick disconnect brine discharge service hose Lead both hoses to a 5 gallon bucket 4 Push the Auto Store button and run the feed pump until you have one gallon of fresh wa ter in t
57. ion valve solenoid Fuse F5 10 Amp PMP 2 Feed pump number 2 Fuse F6 10 Amp AUX 1 Powered when display illuminated AUX 2 Powered during run cycle Fuse F7 5 Amp STER Powered when feed pump running Optional ultraviolet sterilizer Before replacing fuses shut off the main power supplies Remove the lead wire that goes to the affected component from the terminal strip Using a digital ohmmeter check the circuits for dead shorts You should see about 10 ohms or more on the solenoid valve circuits MCP 5000 Electrical Specifications Operating voltage limits 11 6 13 8 for 12 volt systems 23 2 27 6 for 24 volt systems Controller power consumption mAmp 700 maximum Outputs BUZZ 100 mA DC Piezo buzzer PVLV 2 5 Amp DC priming valve solenoid FWV 2 5 Amp DC fresh water valve solenoid AUX3 5 Amp DC auxiliary output PMP1 15 Amp DC auxiliary water feed pump DVLV 10 Amp DC diversion valve solenoid modulated at 17 duty cle after 2 5 seconds to reduce power consumption PMP2 15 Amp DC main water feed pump AUX1 2 5 Amp DC auxiliary output AUX2 2 5 Amp DC auxiliary output STER 5 Amp DC sterilizer Exploded Views and Part Numbers 90 Part Numbers CATLINA MK2 Z FEED PUMP MODULE SUB CT M2 FPMA PL UNN 3 8TJG 3 8 JOHN GUEST COUPLING PL NLT 3 8LP 3 8 LOW PRESSURE TUBING PL BSH 1 2X1 4N a 1 2 TO 1 4 BUSHING en PL MFF 1 4X31 4 1 4 NPT STREET ELL
58. ittings for thermoplastic tubing in the industry NUT O RING TUBING SPACER GRAB RING Fast amp Tite thermoplastic tube fittings from Parker will prove to be the answer to your tubing connector needs Patented Fast amp Tite fittings install in seconds without tools and provide a tight sure leak proof seal without clamps or adjustments A unique 302 stainless steel grab ring for tube retention coupled with a Nitrile O Ring for positive seal assures good tube connection with only hand tight assembly A plastic grab ring is also available upon special request Vibration or tube movement will not break the seal and cause leakage Preassembled in either highly inert polypro pylene or strong durable nylon Fast amp Tite fittings are the answer to full flow thermoplastic tubing system requirements When necessary Fast amp Tite fittings can be disassembled by hand for fast system drainage Fittings are completely reusable Fast Assembly Step 1 Mark from end of tube the length of insertion See table below Cut the tube squarely and remove any burrs Insertion Length Support in in Insertion Length with without Tube Tube Support Parts are easily replaced O Rings are standard size and univer sally available For applications requiring other than Nitrile O Rings consult your Fast amp Tite distributor Use Fast amp Tite fittings with Parker Parflex tubing or other plastic
59. k to see that the inlet and brine discharge seacocks are open 2 Push Auto Run one or more times The machine will run for one hour for each time the button is pushed then shut off and automatically do a fresh water flush 3 Runthe system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your require ments for several days 4 After the system fresh water flushes and shuts down it will enter the Auto Store mode which will flush the system at programmed intervals See the next page 5 You may stop the system at any time with the Stop button If the Stop button is pressed during operation the system will not flush itself or go into Auto Store mode Auto Store mode The timer counts down the hours until the next Fresh Water Flush FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 128 88 REJECT gt e DB Fences y i GU gt gt WATERMACHINES gt MPC 3000 45 46 Auto Store Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water system is mandatory for extended use of Auto Store The flush cycles must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the tank or damage to the vessel s systems and the watermaker may occur As described in Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush on page 45 the Auto Store function flushes the watermaker at programmed intervals As long as the watermaker is flushed with fresh water every 5 days 30 days with the Z lon you need not store the s
60. ks at high pres sure hoses Remove and clean probe con tacts Check calibration Check cable connections Clean membrane SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Poor Product Water Quality With any product water quality issue you must ensure accurate calibration if you are using a salinity meter For general quality evaluation your taste is always good enough Membranes are not an exact science and two identical systems can have different product quality World health standards deem water of up to 1000 PPM of total dissolved solids ac ceptable for drinking 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 be low LOW SYSTEM FLOW OR PRESSURE will equate to lower product quality higher PPM Cat alina systems which have a higher feed to output pressure ratio See nominal pres sures under Flow Test page 62 as well as a higher feed flow membrane area ratio will produce water in the 150 300 PPM range DAMAGE TO THE MEMBRANE by chlorine contamination Flushing the system with chlo rinated water will irreparably damage the membrane Charcoal filters are used to ab sorb any chlorine which might be present in flush water They must be of proper specification to be suitable See page 66 There is no test for chlorine damage except the process of elimination of other causes DIRTY OR SCALED membranes A dirty foreign material scaled mineral
61. lush on off times seconds as well as storage time hours are programmable via internal software Auto EE STARTING Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 ore 5 30 Store Mode FRESH WATER Pump2 Flush FLUSH 5 00 Fvlv Aux1 Aux2 FLUSH TIMER Storage INTERVAL 19 59 1 Countdown to 0 repeat flush Cycle repeats Current Output State State Display Message Press and hold Auto AUTO FILL MODE Pump2 Pviv Aux1 Aux2 Run Aux3Ster Auto Fill Mode For 5 seconds STARTING When 30 seconds remaining Pump2 Off Pump1 On AUTO FILL MODE 1 Pump2 1 Aux2 Aux3Ster Will produce water until tank 1 switch closes Auto Fill if Tank1 max Mode Switch closes Tank s Full TANK S FULL Pump2 Fvlv Pvlv Aux1 STARTING TANK S FULL FRESH UATER Pump2 FLUSH 5 00 Fvlv Aux1 Aux2 Display will toggle Tank s Full to Fresh Water Flush every 5 seconds l Countdown to O TANK S FULL FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL 119 59 Display will toggle Tank s Full to Flush Timer Interval every 5 seconds l Countdown to O If timer reaches zero another fresh water flush will be performed If tank 2 min switch opens the timer will interrupt and the unit will go back into auto fill mode production mode 83 84 System Alarms and Faults HIGH PRESSURE If Feed Membrane Pressure gt Pressure Limit Shutdown Alarm LED lit Audible Alarm RESOLUT
62. m mineral scaling can happen under certain seawater conditions or from rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure for higher than normal readings take environmental conditions into considera tion e Cold feed water or a clogged pre filter can cause high pressure e Low product flow is usually due to low voltage a worn feed pump or worn Clark Pump Test to see if biological growth has occurred Before running the system remove the prefil ters and examine their condition If the filter housings 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 attach the brine service hose and lead it to a bucket Open the pressure relief valve 1 2 turn and manually run the system for 30 seconds metal toggle switch on feed pump module Examine the brine water If it is discol ored 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 System Startup procedure on page 41 and run normally Check for performance Clean the membranes only if performance is reduced See the Cleaning Procedure on page 58 for complete instructions 53 54 2 SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Introduction to Spectra Chemicals We use four types of chemicals SC 1 SC 2 SC 3 and propylene glycol antifreeze SC 1 and propylene glycol are for system storage while SC 2
63. ng boats and high speed boats traveling above 15 knots a retractable snorkel type thru hull fitting is preferred because it picks up water away from the hull The brine discharge thru hull should be mounted above the waterline along or just above the boot stripe to minimize water lift and back pressure Double clamp all hose connections below the waterline Avoid restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru hull to the feed pump module 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 opera tion Pipe Fitting Instructions To seal plastic to plastic fittings wrap 6 to 8 layers of Teflon tape over their threads Hold the fitting in your left hand and tightly wrap the threads clockwise For smoother assembly do not tape the first starting threads Wiring e Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired e Perform wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards 17 18 Plumbing Schematic From the Clark pump brine discharge connector use the supplied 5 8 15 9mm clear braided vinyl hose to the brine overboard fitting Use the 1 2 inch nylon high pressure tubing between the feed pump module outlet and the Clark Pump inlet Connects with John Guest Super Speedfit fitting see page 22 The Z ION will replace the Fresh Wat
64. nnect the product tubing from the membrane housing and blow residual water out of the tubing Empty the charcoal filter hous ing and flush water lines Your watermaker is now protected from biological growth and freezing for one year Service Valve OFF Connecting brine discharge service Service hose connected and service hose d valve to SERVICE Membrane Cleaning Procedures Spectra cleaning compound SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 container of compound to 3 gallons 12L of unchlorinated water An average of two gallons 8L of water is already present inside a Catalina 300 system so this water must be figured into the mixture A Catalina 300 system requires one container of compound per cleaning 1 Turn the yellow service valve on the boost pump module to OFF see photos below 2 Push Auto Store to fresh water flush the system Repeat to flush the system twice 3 Remove the cap on the service port on the boost pump module and install the inlet service hose from the service kit Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark Pump and replace it with the quick disconnect brine discharge service hose Lead both hoses into a 5 gallon 20 liter bucket 4 Push the Auto Store button and run the feed pump until one gallon of fresh water runs into the bucket from the brine discharge service hose Stop the system 5 Turn the yellow service valve
65. on filters and two packs of SC 1 storage chemical 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 replacement O ring for strainer screen and replacement O rings for the filter housings Common Parts Item SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL SC 2 CLEANER SC 3 CLEANER BASIC CRUISE KIT A OFFSHORE REBUILD KIT 5 MICRON FILTER CHARCOAL FILTER 5 STRAINER SCREEN OIL WATER FILTER FEED PUMP HEAD 5 STRAINER O RING FILTER HOUSING O RING SALINITY PROBE CHARCOAL FILTER HOUSING O RING Part Number KIT CHEM SC1 KIT CHEM SC2 KIT CHEM SC3 KIT BCK A KIT OFFSH FT FTC 5 FT FTC CC FT STN 5S FT FTC OW KIT PMP 110MRF SO STN 5SS SO FHS 10H EL MPC SP4 SO FHS 3PCS10 51 52 Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafing Repair any leaks as soon as you find them Some crystal formation around the Clark Pump blocks is normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth Watermakers are at their best when run regularly Biological fouling in the membrane is more likely when a watermaker sits idle A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold en vironment A fresh water flush every five days 30 days with the Z lon will greatly r
66. operly Note Tank switches can be configured for multiple tanks Contact factory for advice NORMALLY OPEN POSITION PHOTO SHOWS TANK FULL SWITCH REVERSE FOR TANK LOW SWITCH 28 0005 ATAd SUMIM jue S9U23IMS ULL 0005 ZXNV ZXNV Ixnv gt IXNV S 131100 S 1311nO MO ZdWd MO ul u JYNSSIYA 39 553 128 19 S 137 S 137 AAG 2 s e uns pay NO 2 me Zdl W 9 A n O TEEN 11vg S3HILIMS SIHILIMS ul quel Ul TdWd gt Ivo INO NO Tdd yueL 1240390 uer HOLIMS S3 ud SYOSN3S 3youis peu HILIMS S3 ud SYOSN3S 3xouis 29 pa32euuo ue YIUMS JUL 2 uondo 5 S9U23l1MS yue pue Juel T uondo 30 PS SPECTRA WATERMAKERS Optional Z lon and Z Brane Membrane Protection Systems The Z lon and Z Brane both developed by Spectra are systems to protect the reverse osmosis membrane from fouling for extended periods without fresh water flushing or storage chemi cals pickling The Z lon achieves this end by introducing a stream of metallic ions into the fresh water flush module thus flooding the entire system with ions that prevent biological growth
67. or Plug control display MPC 5000 Board Looking at the box from the inside To Rotoflow Meter To Diversion Valve 24 Wiring continued Mount the main power terminal block in a junction box or on a bulkhead adjacent to the feed pump module Make sure it is a dry location well above bilge level and not subject to spray Connect the red and black boost pump wires to the corre sponding red and black conductors on the boost pump cable red to red black to black Use the supplied butt connectors and heat the connectors to shrink and waterproof them Route the diversion valve and Rotoflow cable loom to the diversion valve manifold mounted on the high pressure module between the Clark Pump and the membrane housing Connect the white Molex three conductor plug into the corresponding male plug on the rotoflow sen sor Connect the 2 conductor diversion valve wires to the diversion valve Polarity is not im portant when wiring the diversion valve solenoid Check the wire size chart to select the proper conductor size to the main power harness DC power feeds should be uninterruptible to ensure proper operation of the Auto Store feature Avoid using house breaker panels that could be easily tripped Wire Size Guide for the Catalina 12V Protect with 20 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm up to 10 feet 3 M 8 Gauge 10mm up to 15 feet 4 5M 6 Gauge 16mm up to 25 feet 7 6M 4 Gauge 2
68. ors the salinity level of the product water before deciding to either reject the water and send it overboard or accept it and divert it into the tank The salinity level in PPM can be seen on the remote display Using a hand held tester note the salinity in PPM of your product water after the unit has been running Be sure to calibrate the hand held salinity meter as per the manufacturer s in structions Access the Program Mode from the remote display simultaneously press and hold the Stop and Alarm Displ buttons for 4 seconds Press Alarm Displ to scroll through the menus until you reach the Salinity Cal heading The number on the left is the real time salinity reading and the number on the right is the cali bration setting Increase or decrease the setting until the number on the left corresponds to the number acquired from the handheld tester Note Occasionally you may need to calibrate the handheld salinity tester In order to properly calibrate a water sample of known salinity must be acquired These are available from Spec tra part number EL SLT CGS8 79 80 Display Messages and Output States Current State Display Message Power BR OPEN PRESSURE On On RELIEF VALVE NOW Output State All Off Aux1 On Startup 00 30 Mode PURGING STORAGE SOLUTION 16 30 T CLOSE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE NOU Close pressure relief valve and press Auto Run Auto RUN AUTO MODE Run 1 00 Displayed for 10
69. ousing but it may be mounted any where within four feet Plug the Z ION connector from the generator into the control box Z lon Installation continued Turn off the main DC breaker or remove the main power fuse to the watermaker Locate the DC bus bar for the watermaker or any other DC power source as shown below Connect the DC power leads from the Z lon control box to the incoming DC bus bar e Pay attention to polarity e Connect Red fuse to DC e Yellow to DC e Replace the protective cover ete r A A p m mm q p E N Watermaker power cable Z lon Fuse holder Install in a dry location with easy access 33 34 Testing the Z lon Normally no adjustment is necessary as the unit has been set up at the factory for your water maker however it is advisable to make sure the Z lon is working properly Likewise the fol lowing test is the only way to know if the probes on the Z lon need replacement There is no way to test for silver ions but we can test for copper ions The Z lon puts both into the flush water and where there is one there is the other You will need Spectra test kit EL ZION TESTKIT or a similar copper test kit for pools and spas Once the installation is complete and the unit is powered up carry out a fresh water flush per the instructions The LED on the Z ION controller should start flashing as the unit cycles Close to the end of the flush cycle take a sampl
70. pl Scrolls through the various programming windows Stop Selects the digit in the Rotoflow meter calibration constant window to be changed Has no function in other windows Auto Run Changes the selected parameter down one unit per push Auto Store Changes the selected parameter up one unit with per push To Exit Program Mode Press and release the Stop and Alarm Displ buttons simultaneously The control will automatically revert from Program Mode to Standby Mode if no buttons are pressed for 40 seconds The programming windows and their functions SYSTEM UNITS Select Imperial gallons PSI or Metric liters bar by pressing Auto Run or Auto Store FLOW SENSOR TYPE Select Rotoflow with the Auto Run or Auto Store buttons PRESSURE RANGE For the Catalina s 0 125 PSI pressure gauge select Low DISABLE AIR LOCK THIS IS A SAFETY SHUTDOWN SELECT NO Do not select YES unless the system is shutting down on a System Stalled alarm due to a failed Rotoflow meter DISABLE PREFILTER THIS IS A SAFETY SHUTDOWN SELECT NO Select YES only if you are getting a FALSE Service Prefilters alarm DISABLE PRESSURE THIS IS A SAFETY SHUTDOWN SELECT NO Select YES only if you are getting a FALSE High Pressure alarm DISABLE SALINITY Factor default is NO This function allows you to run the watermaker in the event of a salinity probe probe cable or salinity sensing circuit failure If you get a Salinity Probe Failed
71. re boost pump pressure and fil ter condition The second is mounted after the feed pump to measure feed water pressure to the Clark Pump Prior to sarni vour system for the first time remove the battery isolation tab located to the immediate left of the BATT post on the MPC board Battery Isolation Tab JP2 Jumper on all Mk II systems Catalina systems use software Version A 37 JP1 Jumper on all systems USB Type B Computer Connection nn eo e es Battery MPC 5000 Circuit Board MPC 5000 Display Controls Auto Run Pressing the Auto Run button in the top left corner of the display activates the MPC s automated run sequence e The fresh water flush solenoid valve opens for 20 seconds to prime the feed pump The display will begin to count down from 10 then feed pump will run e he system will now operate in Auto Mode for 1 hour with the duration extended by one hour each time Auto Run is pressed e Atthe end of the run cycle the system will perform a fresh water flush At the end of the fresh water flush cycle the MPC will start the Flush Interval Timer factory default flush timer interval is set to 5 days 30 days if your system includes the optional Z lon e Atthe end of the flush timer interval countdown the watermaker will perform another fresh water flush and restart the flush interval timer e flush interval and flush cycle will repeat themselves until the user enters another com
72. sun helps kill microbes and remove bad smells Occasionally lightly lube the filter housing O ring with silicone grease Oil Water Separator Optional To install oil water separator capability add a second filter housing UPSTREAM of the 5 micron housing Service as you would per the instructions above The Charcoal Fresh Water Flush Filter Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months This filter protects the membrane by removing chlorine from the flush water Use only a Spectra approved replacement See page 66 Maintenance continued 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 that show signs of leakage The high pressure fittings threaded into the Clark Pump have O ring seals with a straight thread These should never leak and should never be over tightened If one of the tube nuts starts to leak it can be un threaded sealed with a bit of silicone grease or oil and tightened with two wrenches very tightly See instructions on page 29 and 30 The Membrane Always perform a flow test page 62 before cleaning your membrane Cleaning shortens the lifesoan of membranes so only clean a membrane if you have ruled out other possibilities for low production or poor water quality The leading cause of fouling is biological growth that forms when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling Fouling fro
73. technology effectively and safely protects the membrane and filters on your Spectra Watermaker from biological growth The result is that your system will be kept ready to operate without any additional flushing external power sources pickling chemicals or complex procedures Each fresh water flush with the Z lon will protect your watermaker for up to 30 days The met al probes on a Z lon should last for about three years of constant use before needing replace ment Specifications 10 48 VDC inlet voltage 10 38V output 1 5A Current controlled Polarity reverses every 10 15 seconds adjustable Timed auto shutoff adjustable Current output is field adjustable Operation The unit should be energized at all times but will only consume power when water is running through it Upon initial power up the LED will flash red green and then will turn solid green When fresh water flows the operation cycle begins and the LED will flash green amber The cycle will continue until either the water flow stops or the adjustable timer times out If the voltage is out of range below 10V or above 56V the LED will flash red every two sec onds and the unit will shut down 31 32 Z lon Installation The Z lon will replace the fresh water flush module The control box comes with four foot ca bles for flexibility in mounting on the bulkhead adjacent to the feed pump module In the pho to below the control box is mounted on top of the filter h
74. ter system Attaches to black nylon 3 8 tube fitting on solenoid valve 19 Diversion Valve 20 Product Water Plumbing The 1 4 6mm product water tubing is pre plumbed from the membrane into the electric di version 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 salinity Once below 750 PPM the MPC 5000 control opens the diversion valve and product water is diverted into the fresh water tank The salinity probe must be mounted in a vertical position with the cable coming out the bottom If the Clark Pump Membrane Module is mounted vertically or up side down the diversion valve probe assembly MUST be remounted in the proper orientation For plumbing to the fresh water tank see the Parker tube fitting assembly diagram on the next page Product to tank Route the product water into the top of a vented tank or a tee in the water tank fill hose DO NOT feed into a vent line manifold or into the bottom of the tank Bladder tanks will create too much Accepted Product back pressure There must be no restriction or back Water Outlet pressure whatsoever in this piping Check Valve Rejected product outlet Product from membrane Rotoflow Meter Salinity Probe Product Diversion Valve Manifold Fast amp Tite Thermoplastic Fittings Fast amp Tite fittings are the most complete line of plastic f
75. th the boat in the water you may test the system with an artificial ocean You will need 1 3 Ibs of non iodized salt rock salt sea salt or aquarium salt to make a 5 gallons 605 grams of salt per 20 liters of water that is about 33 000 PPM salini ty average seawater salinity A rule of thumb is 1 2 cup 12 liters of salt per gallon 4 liters of water Make sure the domestic water system is powered up and the boat s tank has at least 35 gallons 130 Liters of water to purge the storage chemicals from the system Confirm that the charcoal filter is installed in the feed pump module and the domestic water line is connected 1 Open the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump Remove the green tag and spacer 2 Turn the yellow service valve on the boost pump module to OFF This is the center position See Figure 1 3 Power up the control Bypass the purge mode by pushing Stop and AutoRun ur e we INTERVAL 120 00 simultaneously PURGE MODE BYPASSED should appear 4 Push the Auto Store button and allow the system to run a full flush cycle Do this six times to purge the storage chemicals Lx 5 Connectthe inlet and brine discharge service hoses per Figures 2 and 3 and route them into the 5 gallon 20 liter bucket Disconnect the product tube from the diver sion valve and using another small piece of tube route it into the bucket 6 Push the Auto Store button one or two more times to fill the bu
76. the system and inspect it for damage during shipping Freight damage must be report ed to the carrier within 24 hours Refer to the shipping list for your system to ensure you 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 that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Study the system layout diagram component photos and descriptions before beginning in stallation Lay out the system Before starting the installation identify where each module and compo nent will be placed Ensure that there is enough clearance around the components for remov al of filters and system service Make sure you have adequate tubing and hose before starting Additional parts may be ordered Catalina 300 2 Shipping List e Catalina Feed Pump Module e 10 Clark Pump and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Module E Boost Pump Module 2008 e Fresh Water Flush Module Be e Catalina Instillation Kit Mk II e Service Kit ae e 5 8 Hose 25 gt e 3 4 Hose 10 e 1 2 Tube 10 e 3 4 Suction Hose 25 e 3 8 LP Tube 2 X 25 Optional Z lon or Z Brane system 13 Introduction to Catalina 300 MkII Z Components Thank you for your purchase of a Spectra Catalina 300 system Properly installed it will pro vide years of trouble
77. through the boost pump the feed water passes the filter housings con taining the 5 micron element removing very fine particles that could damage the feed pump or Clark Pump and shorten membrane life An additional carbon filter prevents the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing see next page Pre filter maintenance schedules will vary widely depending on how and where the system is used If large amounts of feed water are run through the system in biologically fertile near shore waters the pre filter will plug up water production and quality will drop and the system pressure will change dramatically In blue water conditions the pre filter may only need to be changed every week or two When operated for only an hour or two a day in inland or near shore waters the trapped plankton will begin to decay in the filters long before the elements plug up The decaying plankton and bacteria will cause a rotten egg smell in the product water This decay will set in overnight in tropical waters or after a week or two in higher latitudes If handled gently and changed regularly before they get too smelly filters can be cleaned several times See Maintenance page 52 Our filter element part numbers are FT FTC XX where the last digits indicate the micron rating FT FTC 5 is for a 5 micron element FT FTC 20 is a 20 micron element The optional oil water separator is FT FTC OW 5 Micron 20 Micron Optional Oil Water Separator 65 6
78. toFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run button on the MPC 5000 display In this mode the watermaker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch When the tank is full and both of the switches have remained closed for two minutes the watermaker will shut down and flush it self The watermaker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and the switch has remained open for 2 minutes If the tank remains full for extended periods the watermaker will automatically fresh water flush itself as programmed under the Flush Interval see pages 46 and 76 AutoFill Mode can be ended by pushing the Stop button or the AutoStore button If the watermaker is in AutoRun Mode it can be put into Autofill Mode without stopping it by holding down the AutoRun button Option 2 Tank Full Switch Installed Tank Empty Terminals Jumped For automatic shutoff without the automatic startup only the tank full switch is used and a jumper is placed between the tank empty terminals Float Switch 2 To use this mode the watermaker must be started with the Stop Start button or the Auto Run button The watermaker will then fill the tank automatically and enter the Autoflush Mode fresh water flushing itself according to the programmed Flush Interval f you are only using only the tank full switch DO NOT press and hold the Auto Run button as this will enter the AutoFill Mode and the watermaker will not function pr
79. tube connects the membrane product outlet to the diversion valve manifold e Disconnect the product to tank tube from the diversion valve manifold and connect it di rectly to the membrane product outlet e Taste or sample the product water before sending it to a tank Always discard the product water for the first few minutes of operation as the initial product water from the system may not be potable e Test the water with a handheld salinity meter or taste it regularly to ensure water quality e shut down manually set the switch MPC control to AUTO To manually flush collect 7 gallons of product water in a container Connect the inlet service hose to the service connection on the boost pump module and put the other end of the hose in the bucket of water Turn the service valve to the SERVICE position Start the feed pump with the manual switch on MPC Control Box Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty then turn the yellow service valve back to RUN Disconnect the inlet service hose 1 Disconnect the product tube from the membrane 3 Connect the tube from the tank directly to the membrane pressure vessel 2 Disconnect the tube from the diversion valve manifold that con nects to the storage tank 48 Maintenance Storage and Troubleshooting 50 Suggested Spares for the Catalina 300 MkII Short term cruising weekends etc A basic cruise kit A This kit consists of six 5 micr
80. un Button The feed pump will start and the message Purging Storage Solution will appear PURGING STORAGE 3 30 SOLUTION 1 MACHINE MPC 3000 41 42 New System Start Up and Testing continued The system will go into a starting mode and the feed pump will start shortly thereafter The fresh water flush solenoid will open allowing water from your pressurized fresh water system to help prime the pump The system should prime within 30 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 sequence and ena ble 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 Be sure to purge the system of chemicals for at least twenty minutes DO NOT BYPASS THE PURGE MODE UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THE CHEMICALS ARE PURGED FROM THE SYSTEM OR YOU WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE BRA
81. yellow The number on the left is the real time pressure reading and the number on the right is the offset The reading can be increased or decreased by putting a posi tive or negative number in the offset setting OUTLET OFFSET Outlet Offset calibrates the sensor on the outlet of the feed pump which is used to determine feed pressure marked red The number on the left is the real time pressure reading and the number on the right is the Offset in PSI or bar BRIGHTNESS The brightness may be adjusted from 0 to 4 Factory default is 0 FLUSH DURATION This parameter sets the length of the fresh water flush in minutes Factory default is 5 PUMP ON TIME Sets the length of time in seconds that the feed pump will cycle on during a fresh water flush Combined with Pump Off Time the feed pump will cycle on and off during the flush cycle permitting the correct flow of flush water to pass through the charcoal filter Factory default is 3 PUMP OFF TIME Sets the time in seconds that the flush valve is open but the feed pump is not running Combined with Pump On Time this allows the right flow of fresh water through the char coal filter Factory default is 6 FLUSH INTERVAL This is the time in days between automatic flushes when the system is in Auto Store mode The Flush Interval is programmed in days but the Flush Interval Timer will count down in hours Factory default is 5 days 30 days with the optional Z lon CLEAN PRESSURE This s
82. ystem with chemicals e 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 If there isn t enough fresh water in your tank seawater will be drawn in to make up the difference and the system will not be completely flushed with fresh water The Catalina 300 requires about 7 gallons 26 liters for each flush The boat s pressure water supply must be on and stay on while the system is in Auto Store mode If these conditions cannot be met then pickling with SC 1 storage chemical or propylene glycol is preferable e Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump is closed e The system must be continually powered during the Auto Store mode Turning off the power will disable the automatic fresh water flush and damage may occur e Pressing the Auto Store button once will flush the system and then activate the flush interval cycle The display will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer The feed pump will turn on for 3 seconds and off for 6 seconds cycling on and off in this fashion for the duration of the flush to limit the flow rate to 1 5 GPM After 5 minutes adjustable 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 e Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 5 seconds will engage a one time flush The display will read FRESH W

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