Spectra Watermakers MPC-5000 User's Manual
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1. NOTE On Ventura 150 and 200 models with only one feed pump disregard the instructions concerning pump two and both Make sure the ShurFlo overpressure cutout switches part no PL PMP SFPH are set to 125 si With pump 1 running close the brine service valve The feed pressure should rise to 125 psi and the pump should shut off Repeat with pump 2 If the pumps shut off at a lower pres sure sce SF 2 Adjust ShurFlo Pressure Switch bulletin Log the pressure on pump 1 pump 2 and both Log the product GPH LPH at the same time Log the voltage at the feed pumps at the same time Confirm at least 12 5 volts at the pumps You may have to run the engine or battery charger 3 Measure the total flow rate of the system Run the system making water and divert BOTH the brine discharge AND product water into a bucket Time how long it takes to make given amount of water Repeat with pump 2 and both pumps In order to make good water you need the proper amount of feed water flow Each pump alone should produce 1 5 gallons per minute 5 7 Ipm Running on both pumps the flow should be 2 7 gpm 10 Ipm Compare the product flow to the total feed flow Product flow should be 796 of total flow for a 150 and 9 5 of total flow for a 200 or 380 model If product percentage is low you may have an internal leak in the Clark pump For every 1 10 of a gallon per minute of feed water flow loss we will lose about 1 2 gallon2. SPECTRA WATERMAGHINES URA 150 MPC 5000 OWNER S MANUAL Installation Operation Maintenance Controls amp Programming Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Road San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 E mail spectra spectrawatermakers com www spectrawatermakers com Rev Feb 08 06 Table of Contents Section 1 Installation Page Number Introduction Getting Started Installation Basics Ventura Plumbing Schemati Feed Pump Relocation Product Water plumbing Tube Fitting Assembly Procedures Wiring MPC Tank Switch Wiring and operation Z Brane Installation Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run Flushing E Manual Operation Maintenance Service amp Maintenance Long Term Storage Procedures Winterizing Maintenance Membrane Cleaning Suggested Spares Troubleshooting Procedur Part Numbers Section 2 Programming amp Controls A 31 MKI CONTROLS Operation Guide Single R Run Speed mode Programming from the display Sn P Tank Switch Operation and Installat Programming from a Computer Software Installation Software Port Settings Software Features Computer Settings Salinity Probe Calibration Detailed Controls Data Introduction to the Ventura 150 MPC The Ventura represents the finest watermaker for small and midsized yachts available today The Spectra
3. Clark Pump is matched to a 21 high rejection membrane Properly installed and maintained it will supply years of reliable service The MPC 5000 control provides the ultimate in operational convenience and reli ability Note that prudent operation is required with any marine equipment Always maintain enough reserve water to get safely into your next port The Spectra High Pressure Intensifier known as the Clark Pump was introduced in 1997 and has continually im proved since I holds a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser is built of modern non corroding composites Front View A Pressure relief valve Quick disconnect fitting to facilitate maintenance Double rubber mounis ta absorb vibration Rear view The Clark Pump membrane module Pre mounted and plumbed together as a single unit Saves time and adds reliability Ventura feed pump inlet module Includes the feed pump cooling fan charcoal filter for the flushing system manual flush valve service valve and service port Compact and streamlined plumbing Feed pump may be removed and relocated if necessary Cooling fan is included for long life Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in shipment Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the compo nents listed Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts The sm
4. per hour of product flow and the salinity will go up 100ppm Low feed flow combined with low system pressures see Misc 4 Nominal Pressures is most frequently due to worn ShurFlo pump heads part no PL PMP SFPH 9 24 04 42 SPECTRA WATERMAGHINES Z BRANE OPERATION MANUAL Spectra Watermakers Inc 20 Mariposa Rd San Rafael CA 94901 Phone 415 526 2780 Fax 415 526 2787 Email spectra spectrawatermakers com Http Avww spectrawatermakers com Current manual Z Rrane 12 10 04 The Z brane is a revolutionary product which incorporates the Z Guard High Voltage Capacitive technology into the membrane pressure vessel Always active the Z Brane creates an environment that is unfriendly to bio film and bacteria The Z technoalgy also assits in the prevention of scale formation on the membrane surfaces The Z Brane allows the system to be shut down or decommissioned for extended periods of time without chemicals or preservatives The Z Brane will not prevent freezing so that in cold climates Propylene Glycol is still required The Z Brane system is integral with the watermaker unit and only requires continuous 12Vor 24V DC power to be operative The installation of the Z Brane only consists of wiring the power supply to a continuous source The Z brane power supply can tolerate voltages between 10V and 28V DC Note There is no reason to open the transformer enclosure Do not ser vice this unit without disco
5. reject water salinity probe out of cali bration or defective bad cable chlorine damage to mem branes pressure relief valve open Check for low feed pressure close pressure relief valve Check for leaks at high pres sure hoses Test product water with hand held tester if over SOOppm for 1 hour contact factory Close Valve 32 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS Error Messages PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY System stalled system stalled may alarm when using the control panel to run system for servicing with the pressure relief valve open use manual override switch instead pressure relief valve open intake thru hull closed airlocked system no signal from RotoFlow meter Close pressure relief valve Check thru hull Verify stroke sensor fully in serted in pump Check stroke sensor wiring at control box Replace flow meter High Pressur blocked brine discharge fouled membrane Check brine discharge Clean membrane Voltage Too High Voltage Too Low battery voltage too high or low loose wires or poor connec tions Charge batteries Check charging voltage Check power connections l Re starting no signal from flow meter at startup System stalled See remedy above for system stalled Check Fuse followed by fuse number blown fuse at circuit board Replace fuse mini automotive typ
6. 1 2 tums 10 flats of the with a7 8 wrench after finger tight Use index mark as guide No threads showing m Figure 3 IMPORTANT Hold fiting body with a wrench when tightening MPC 5000 Wiring Mount the control box on a vertical surface with the wire grommets down central to the other system components Make sure the cables will reach all of the modules to avoid splices Filter Sensor harness Control cable 50 15 2M MPC 5000 display Mount in 6 QM Protect connector while routing through dry central location Only con b the vessel Control Box nect the MPC plug in cable Fresh water flush feed 15 4 5M Splice to flush valve Heat connectors to shrink Pump feed 4 1 2M may be Main power feed Install cover Clark Pump harness RotoFlow meter extended as required Count after terminating wires salinity probe and diversion valve feed additional length in wire siz Use a 15 amp breaker or fuse 15 4 5M See next page ing Wire fan in parallel Wire Size Guide for Ventura 150 12V Protect with 15 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 10 Gauge 6mm to 15 feet 4 5M 48 Gauge 10 mm to 25 feet 7 5M l 6 Gauge 16mm to 35 feet 10 6M Total length for a pair of wires Wire Size Guide for the Ventura 150 24V Protect with 7 Amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker 12 Gauge 4mm to 10 feet 3M 10 Gauge 6mm to 25 feet 7 6M 8 Gauge 10mm to 35 feet 10 6M Clar
7. and both the tank full switch and the tank empty switch have remained closed for two minutes the watermaker will shut down and flush self The watermaker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and it remains open for 2 minutes This configuration allows for completely automatic operation If the watermaker does not need to start up within five days it will automatically do a fresh water flush AutoFill mode can be ended by pushing the stop button or the Autoflush button If the watermaker is in Autorun mode it can be put into Autofill mode without stop ping it by holding down the Autorun button If the owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up op tion only the tank full switch is used A jumper must be placed between the tank empty ter minals Float Switch 2 in place of the tank empty switch because the watermaker will only shut down if both sets of terminals are closed To use this mode the watermaker must be started up with the Stop Start button or the Autorun button After the unit starts up then press and hold the Autorun button until the display reads Auto Fill Mode The watermaker will fill the tank and automatically enter Autoflush mode It is possible to use the autofill feature with 2 tanks A double throw electrical switch must be installed in a convenient location If only the single tank full switch is installed in each tank conne
8. cleaning as a diagnostic tool MECHANICAL LEAKAGE within the membrane pr an unlikely but possible cause of poor water quality with old style Codeline pressure vessels white that we have used in the past The Spectra pressure vessel has a double O ring arrange ment that includes a telltale hole between them so that any salt water leaking past an O ring will drip into the boat and not go into the product water If system flow product plus brine is 1 5 GPM or above on one pump the membrane is clean the product flows are consistent with the system flow and the water quality is still not accept able then replacement of the membrane is indicated See HS LF2 Flow Check for instruc tions on checking flow rates 716 14 41 HS LF 2 FLOW TEST SHURFLO stem will cause low production and erratic salinity Look for air bubbles in the product flow meter feed pump discharge hose and brine overboard hose Run the system and watch the pressures very closely Make sure that on each shift everything is even from side to side If the feed pressure to the Clark pump is different asymmetrical one stroke than on the other this could be part of the problem A difference of a few PSI is ac ceptable but anything over that is an issue If the pump is asymmetrical Clark pump repairs should be done before continuing with these tests Ask for CP 5 Clark Pump Checkout in structions If no asymmetry is noted please do this te
9. inlet and brine discharge service hoses per the photo and route them into the 5 gallon 20 liter container Turn your product sample valve if installed to the sample posi tion If no sampling valve is installed temporarily route the product to tank tube into the bucket 6 Push the Auto Store button and fill the bucket with fresh water from the brine discharge Stop the system when it is full 7 Rotate the yellow service valve to the service position 8 Mix the salt to the proper proportion or use an aquarium hydrometer to adjust the salinity level 9 Push 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 10 Run the system under pressure and check for proper operation and leaks After testing the system stop and replace the brine discharge hose Restart and drain the bucket You can now store the system by using the above procedure for adding fresh water to the bucket and pickling the system or using the Auto Store system Valve in closed position Valve in service position Connecting the brine Inlet service hose connected discharge service hose Ventura MPC Operation Normal operation If the system has been pickled or stored use the New System Startup procedure 1 Check to see that the inlet seacock is open 2 Push the Auto Run one or more times The machine will run for one hou
10. may be used first Using hot water if possible up to 1209 45C is recommended as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their jobs If the history of the system is unknown or it has been left unpickled for an extended length of time and biological growth is present it is recommended that the system be cleaned with SC 2 using an alternate source of unchlorinated fresh water before the system is run under pressure A simple test can be performed to see if biological growth has occurred Before running the system remove the prefil ters and examine their condition If the housings are full of smelly discolored water the system was not properly stored Install clean prefilters if they were bad Next check the membrane Detach the brine discharge hose and lead to a bucket Open the pressure relief valve one tum and manually run the system for 30 seconds Examine the brine water If it is discolored and smells bad perform an SC 2 cleaning with an alternate source of unchlorinated water before running the system pressurized If the brine is fairly clean the system can be purged run normally and checked for performance Clean the membranes only if performance is reduced Heating the water is preferable The cleaning solution throughout the system will heat as it circulates in and out of the pot An alternative is to heat the one or two gallons of initial water to 1209 on the main stove before mixing in the cleaner and circulating it
11. quality degrades The leading cause of fouling is from biological growth that occurs when the system is left unused without flushing or pickling Fouling from mineral scaling can happen during operation under certain sea water conditions and from rust Monitor the product salinity and feed pressure for higher than normal readings for the existing conditions Other conditions can cause high pressure such as cold feed water or clogged filters Low product flow is usually due to low volt age damaged feed pump or Clark Pump Look for all other causes before cleaning the membrane Membrane life can be shortened by excessive cleaning There are two types of cleaners acid and alkaline The acid cleaner SC 3 will remove mineral scal ing The alkaline cleaner SC 2 is used to remove biological by products oil and dirt particles that get past the prefilters If membrane performance is reduced and they have not been pickled recently cleaning is recommended The acid cleaner should be used first If the problem persists after the acid cleaning do the alkaline cleaning If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings this is an indica tion of another problem with the system or that it is time to replace the membrane Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning the SC 3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first then the SC 2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound If known bio fouling is present the SC 2
12. the modes with the alarm display key Product The Ventura will produce 6 6 5 GPH 26 27 LPH Salinity This may not show any lit bars on a new system Each square represents 100 ppm System re jects water higher than 750 PPM LED lights Reject Good indicate product mode Feed Water Pressure range 60 70 PSI 4 2 5 BAR Filter Condition When filters become partially clogged the MPC 5000 will alarm Service Prefilters If the filters become fully clogged all squares highlighted the unit will shut off automati cally 20 Ventura MPC Drv Testing With Artificial Ocean If itis not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water testing may be accom plished with an artificial ocean Purchase enough aquarium salt to make 5 gallons 20 liters of salt water Make sure that the domestic water system is powered up and that there is water in the tank Confirm that the charcoal filter is installed in the fresh water flush module and that the domestic water line had been installed and all valves are open 1 Open Pressure Relief Valve on the Clark Pump Remove the green tag and spacer 2 Close the yellow service valve on the inlet module This will be the center location 3 Powerup the control Bypass the purge mode by pushing Auto Run and Stop simulta neously 4 Push the Auto Store button and allow it to run a flush cycle Do this five times to purge the storage chemicals 5 Hook up your
13. 2 tubing for high pressure connections Carefully fit and measure the tubing before cutting with a sharp razor knife or hose cutter and remove any burrs Minimum tubing bend radius is 6 Route tubing away from excessive heat sources and secure from vibration and chafe Have at least one shallow bend in the tube assembly after it is installed Refer to figure 1 If a fitting has been dissembled reassemble as illustrated The notch on the ferrule must engage the inside of the nut properly for the nut to seat down fully Once the tube is inserted the ferrule and nut will naturally align Refer to figure 2 Insert tube fully into the fitting it should go in 0 9 Tighten the nut finger tight while moving the tube around to prevent binding One thread should be showing under the nut Secure the tube it won t back out when tightening Refer to figure 3 Use 13 16 wrench to hold a straight body fitting or a 3 4 wrench for a 90 body and a 7 8 wrench for the nut Hold the body recheck the tube insertion then tighten the nut 1 1 4 turns Use the index mark on the nut as a guide The threads should be completely covered by the nut Make sure these fittings are tight on initial embly or they will f The correct torque is specification is 85 foot pounds Index mark Sig senon A U Figure 1 D Nat Tread showing sem Figure2 seem TN Tighten
14. C control box until antifreeze appears in the brine overboard hose 9 Stop the pump Reconnect the brine service hose Start the pump and re circulate the re maining antifreeze for a few minutes 10 Close the seawater intake and the service valve Drain the strainer and the hose leading to the inlet module 11 Disconnect the product to tank tube and blow the water out of it with compressed air pape Valve in service position Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses Repair leaks you find as soon as practical Some crystal formation around the Clark Pump blocks is normal Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth The Seawater Strainer The sea water strainer s stainless steel element should be inspected removed and cleaned as needed Be careful to ensure that the thru hull is closed before disassembly and the gasket in place before reassembly When the system is put into storage remove rinse and reassem ble dry to impede corrosion Check frequently during operation The Prefilters Service the pre filters The MPC will alarm when the filters reach a 5 PSI 35 BAR pressure drop You may clean and reuse the filters at this level If you con tinue to use the system until it stops at 10 PSI 75 BAR then the filters will have to be discarded To service the filters shut off the service valve open the housing and disc
15. P EL MPC R BIB FPT X 1 4 TUBE FITT ST SALINITY PROBE EL SSRAFM INLINE FLOW METER SENSOR REDUCING COUPLING PL UNN 3 8X1 4N CONTROL PANEL VFD EL MPC RMCDFD 34 6 ST X 1 2 Tube Fitting EI PL MTE 3 48X1 2 3 8 NPTX3 8 Tube Fitting PL MTS 3 8X3 8P 1 8 FPT X 1 2 Tube Fitting El PL FTE 1 8X1 4P 1 8 Hex Plug 3 8 NPT X 1 2 Tube Fitting SS PLHPARI PL MTS 3 8X1 28 48 Part Numbers Valve End Block HP TB VEB B 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Coupling Body PL QDC BD3 S 5 8 Quick Disc Fitting Hose Barb PL QDC HBS 8 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP 3 8 Low Pressure Tube PL NLT 3 8LP Product Tube 1 2 Stainless Ferrule PL HWR 1 2FR 6 Straight Thread O ring SO FT STF Connector O ring SO HPP CT Stainless Fitting Hex Nut PL HWR 1 2HN 49 Part Numbers Cooling Fan 12V 24V KIT FK 12 24 Feed Pump Heat Sink EL FP FPHS Ventura Feed Pump Bracket EM VT ITM Feed Pump 12V 24V EL FP 12V 24V Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL FP PS Pump Head Assembly W Press Switch Fig PL PMP SFPH Fig2 Fig3 50 Parts End block B HP TB VEB B Valve block HP TB VB End block A HP TB VEB A Composite cylinder Brine out Pressure relief valve HP TB BV Center block Feedin Stajnjesz steel tube Cylinder ring o Clark Pump Front view End block A Valve block En
16. air compressor You can experiment with the exact pres sure that will give the best pulsation dampening on your installation The purpose of the fresh water flush accumulator is to allow a steady flow of 1 5 gallons per minute of flush water through the charcoal filter Because the feed pump on the 300 and 400 hundred series exceeds this maximum allowed flow rate the controller turns it on and off to reduce the overall flow rate The accumulator gives the water flowing through the charcoal filter somewhere to go while the feed pump is cycled off The flush water accumulator should be preloaded to 5 psi 35bar 9 27 04 34 OP 2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable by many gases including hydrogen sulfide the gas that causes rotten eggs to smell the way they do If there are bad odors in the feed water they will go through the membrane and the product water will be affected Usually the source of the odor is from the decay of planktonic creatures trapped in the sea strainer and prefilters These tiny oxygen loving creatures soon suffocate and die inside the prefilter housings when the unit shut down Once all the available oxygen is consumed anaerobic bacteria begin to grow causing the odor If a unit being used frequently begins to make smelly water it will be the pre filters that are the source of the problem This occurs in a week or two in cold climates but in less than one night in very w
17. all installation parts are listed on the kit list Warning We will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date Study the system plumbing and wiring diagrams before beginning your installation This will assist you in understanding the function of each component Layout the system Before starting the installation identify the location where each module and component will be placed Insure that there is proper clearance around the components for removal of filters and system service Also check to make sure you have adequate tub ing and hose before starting so additional parts may be ordered Ventura MPC Shipping Li High Pressure Clark Pump and reverse osmosis membrane module Feed pump inlet module with automatic fresh water flush system Accumulator tank Seawater stra MPC 3000 control with hamesses MPC 3000 display panel Dual filter assembly with pressure s Installation Fittings Kit Service Hose kit 5 8 Hose 25 2 ca 1 4 product tubing 25 Filter wrench Teflon pipe tape 6 Installation Basics Thrulull Not Supplied Read the directions Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs Use heavy gauge wire Install feed pump as low as possible Use a dedicated thruhull with scoop type strainer Flow Thru hulls It is mandatory that a dedicated 1 2 to 3 4 forward facing scoop type intake thr
18. alve retainer HP CB CVR Center Block Parts ci 12 SS tube Sens iaa HPCYLSST Piston with seal ARIAS Composite cylinder and base HP CYL CCA End cap O ring Cylinder end cap CYLEC Cylinder Ring HP CYLR Cylinder Assembly si
19. ard the old fil ters Clean out the housing bowl and reassemble the housings with new 5 and 20 micron filter elements Leave dry until next startup Use only Spectra approved filters or you may void your warranty The filter cleaned several times with a soft brush and water in a bucket Occ the filter housing O ring with silicone greas may be nally lightly lube Oil Water Separator Optional To install oil water separator capability remove the 20 micron filter from the dual filter hous ing and replace with the oil water separator element The Charcoal Fresh Water Flush Filter Replace the charcoal filter element at least every 6 months This filter protects the membrane by removing chlorine from the fresh flush water Use only a Spectra replace ment The Feed Pump and Clark Pump The feed pump and the Clark Pump require no routine maintenance except inspection for leaks Tighten any hose clamps or fittings the show signs of leakage The high pressure stainless steel fittings threaded into the Clark Pump have o ring seals with a straight thread These should never leak and should never be over tightened If one of the tube nuts starts to leak it can be un threaded sealed with a bit of silicone grease or silicone seal and using two wrenches tightened very tight 28 The Membranes The membranes need to be cleaned only when operating pressures have risen 1096 due to fouling or when the product
20. arm waters like the Sea of Cortes or the Red Sea These bacteria can spread throughout the watermaker and begin to grow on the membrane causing poor water quality and high feed pressures Filling the system with fresh water after every use greatly slows this process allowing the auto mated Spectra units to operate with less frequent prefilter changes Units operated for only an hour or so a day will probably need to have the filters changed due to odor before they are dirty enough to restrict water flow Prefilters can be cleaned We recommend that you have three sets in service one in the unit one set soaking overnight in a bucket of clean fresh or salt water and one set drying for the next use After shutting down the unit remove the used prefilters and install the dry set Leave the housings full of air until the next use On non automated s tems open the pressure relief when starting if there is a lot of air in the system until the air is cleared out through the brine overboard The filters will get just as clean when soaked in sea water but dry much faster if soaked in fresh Given gentle handling prefilters can be reused many times Bad smelling product water is usually caused by bad smelling feed water but can also be caused by a fouled membrane if the membrane has been left unpickled If the unit makes smelly but not salty water after a long idle period and the prefilters are new the smell can be eliminated
21. assembly Make sure that you reinstall the tubing in the same manner Rotate the 90 degree high pressure tube fittings on the Clark Pump for ideal tube runs The high pressure fittings are typically pre installed at the factory These fittings seal with an O ring and require no Teflon tape or pipe dope Loosen the backing nut rotate the fitting and reseat the backing nut Follow the high pressure tube connection instructions on the next page Connect the tubes to one of the components secure the tube runs and then trim and connect to the other component A 90 degree bend in a tube is better than a 90 degree fitting A tube when mounted should have at least one gentle bend to allow for expansion Do not connect a tube straight between hard mounted fittings When connecting the tubes to their components be sure to hold the fitting body with a wrench during the final tightening Of special note are the stainless steel tube fittings on the membrane housing which seal with an O ring and should be seated all the way in but need only to be snug not tight as with tapered threads Hold the fitting with a wrench while in stalling the tube The fittings on the Clark pump have an O ring seal and can be re oriented by backing out the O ring stop nut Rotate the fitting to align with the tube and tighten the nut just past hand tight Do not over tighten Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1
22. ated water which can be made with the charcoal filter Charcoal filters last a maximum of 6 months once wetted Spectra 1 a special storage compound used by the US Navy It is formulated to be compatible with the modern engineering plastics and composites in the Spectra pumps Do not use any substitute except propylene Glycol If you chose to use glycol follow the winterizing instructions SC I Storage Compound has to be mixed at a ratio of 1 Spectra container to 3 gallons 12L of fresh water to have the proper solution for short term stor age under two months use 1 2 of a container Caution Avoid contact with skin eyes or lungs with the storage chemical Ventura MPC Storage Procedure Shut the service valve by moving it to the middle position Perform two fresh water flushes by pushing the Auto Store button Remove the cap on the service port on the feed pump module and install the service hose from your kit Remove the quick disconnect fitting from the brine discharge outlet of the Clark Pump and replace with a quick disconnect service hose from your service kit Lead the hoses to a 5 gallon bucket or container 4 Push the Auto Store button and run the feed pump until you have one gallon of fresh water in the bucket Stop the system Mix 1 container of SC 1 storage compound with the water in the bucket Make sure the pressure relief valve on the Clark pump is OPEN un pressurized by turning 1 2 turn counterc
23. by running the unit unpressurized for an hour or so to flush the membrane Odors in the product water can also be eliminated by adding a charcoal filter in the product wa ter line Spectra offers a product water filter kit part no KIT FLT CC More on this abject is available on our website at www spectrawatermakers com 8 17 04 35 OP 3 CHEMICALS 101 Spectra systems use four types of chemicals SC 1 SC 2 SC 3 and propylene glycol anti freeze NOTE Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized Always open the pressure relief valve 1 2 turn Always purge a system containing chemicals for at least 20 minutes unpr ized before pressurizing and making water The SC 1 is for storage only It is no longer used as a cleaning chemical To prepare the sys tem for storage first do a fresh water flush until the brine discharge is below 1000 ppm or does not taste salty Mix one jar of SC 1 with 1 to 2 gallons of product or de chlorinated fresh water in a bucket and circulate UNPRESSURIZED with the fresh water in the system for 10 minutes then discard The system should be re pickled every six months in warm conditions and every eight months in cooler conditions The Spectra systems should be stored with propylene glycol if freezing could occur This is the food grade antifreeze used to winterize RVs boats and cabins This works very well for storing in warm climates and is good for one year See Winterin
24. ct the wire from Float Switch 1 terminal 1 to the common on the switch and run sepa rate wires from the switch to cach tank switch The second wires can both be run to the Float Switch 1 terminal 2 If you are using two switches in each tank you will need a double pole double throw switch Note If the Automatic startup is enabled the watermaker may start at any time Because no one may be available to check for oil in the water around the boat it is recommended that an oil water separator part number FT FTC OW be installed in place of the 20 micron filter 16 SEMIBULDIGA BESS RI ca punaro iov mug oq ur dund jus unos und eqe oer vy apas Kegs Halo pue mb SJOQILIAS Josias aun SUPS noe paeoq 24 wondusseq 0008 ddl qa BO 5002 Anf ET 9002 aunt qe mea ET L0 S00Z uoaa IW ge 0005 2dW RUBO Aeldsp 24 Ventura MPC New Svstem Start Up and Testing Avoid running the Ventura system if the vessel is in contaminated water such as in a harbor or canal The system should be fully tested before leaving port If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to the section Dry Testing Warning Damage may occur if the purge sequence is bypassed and the membrane is pressurized wi
25. d block B Not used Composite cylinder and base Alternate brine out High pressure in e Test port e Center block High pressure out Stainless steel tube Cylinder ring Clark Pump sack view End cap HD CPS 5 16X3 5 16 3 1 4 SS AH Bols Relief Valve O Ring SO HPPRV Annular Rings HP TB AR Spool Assembly KIPHP 10VSA N Relief Valve HP TB BV Annular Ring O Rings Mount inside Valve Block SO HPP AR Valve Block HD CPS SN6275 5 16 2 3 SS AH bolts Reset button and O ring End block B Piston O ring SO HPP SP PS20 HP TR VSP VSP20 Spool piston HP TB SR Valve block SO APPVB Valve bore O ring Spacer ring Brine port O ring SO HPENP Spool piston End block A Valve spool Pilot port O rings SO APP PLP Reversing Valve End Blocks 2 Parts Valve port seals SO HPPVP Pilot valve port seals sO Pison d HPCYLSAR ene block cylinder O ings Erie A Pilot spool O rings 4 KO Mount insideblo amp NN A Some DK Filo pool HP CB PPS Pilot valve pin N SO HPP PS Pin seal O rings uds HI CHPVPS Pinseals Center back HP CB PVCR Clip rings Rod lip seals Mount inside block Seres Ve Check valve port O rings SPP P Check valve assembly Check valve SO HPP CVS os Check valve seat HP CB CVS Check valve poppet HP CB CV Check valve sprig I Check valve washer Check v
26. e ATM Look for cause Service Prefilter clogged filters loose or defective pres Install new filters Check sensor wiring Ck Sea Strainer logged strainer dirty 50 Micron prefilter Seacock closed Clean strainer screen change 50 micron filer check through hull and intake hoses Salinity High high product water salinity chlorine damage to mem branes defective salinity probe or cable cable disconnected Check for low feed pressure Check for leaks at high pressure hoses Remove and clean probe con tacts check calibration Check cable connections Clean membrane 33 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE All Spectra Watermakers except the Newport 700 and 1000 series are supplied with a pres sure accumulator tank part no PL ACC TK to be installed in the feed water line between the prefilters and the Clark Pump In addition the Catalina 300 and Newport 400 series also have an accumulator mounted inside the fresh water flush module The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark pump If the accumulator is not properly charged it can lead to prob lems with the ShurFlo pump pressure cutout switches The accumulators have an air valve on This allows the intemal air bladder of the accumulator to be precharged The accumulator should be pumped up to about 65psi 4 Sbar for best re sults Add air using a tire pump or
27. e Barb Elbow al a PL HBE 3 4X12 Way Solenoid Valve DV PL SLN 1 4012 Rear View gt Plate Bracket Pressure Vessel End Cap Rubber Mount FLPV EP HD RBP RM in Plastic Spacer Pressure Vessel End Ring HD SPN MKINS FT PV ER Clear Filter Housing Bowl amp Cap FLETILIOL 3 A NPTXSIS Hose Barb Clear Filter Housing O ring PL HBS 3 4X5 8 SO FHS I0H 46 Part Numbers Pressure Sensor 3 8 NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL HBE 3 8X5 8 EL SSR 150 V2 Female Tee 1 2 NPT X 5 8 3 A NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb EL Filter Housing PL TEE 12FN Hose Barb PL HBE 3 4X5 8 Bracket Duplex 1 2 Nipple L HBS 1 2X5 8 FT FHB I0HD PL NP 1 2N 1 4 Street EL PL MFF 1 4X1 4 M 1 2 X 1 8 Bushing Reducer PL BSH LOXL AN Pressure Guage PL PSG LPI 5 Accumulator Tank PL ACC TK 1 Way Solenoid Valve 12V PL SLN 1 4012 T 3 4 Nipple 1 A NPT X 5 8 Hose Barb El PL NP 3 4N HBE 1 4X5 8 High Pressure Filter Housing Lid amp Bowl FT FTH I0H Filter Housing O ring e SO FHS 10 A Sea Strainer Lid amp Bowl amp Screen FT STN 5 d x Charcoal Filter Cartridge FT FIC CC Sea Strainer Screen FT STN 5S Sca Strainer O ring SO STN SSS 47 Part Numbers PL SLN 1 4D12VB 1 4 DIVERSION VALVE 12V W O VB PL CKV 1 4M F 4 4 PLASTIC CK VALVE M F PL MTS 414X3 8P 1 4 MPT X 3 8 TUBE SUB NP DVM DIVERSION VALVE FITT ST MANIFOLD PL FTS 3 8X1 4
28. equence and enable a normal start 1f you must stop the purge sequence for any reason the control will default back to the beginning of the purging mode to protect your system Do not bypass the purge mode unless you are sure that the chemicals are purged from the system or you will permanently damage the membrane 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 The system is now running under pressure and making water The display will read purging product water This mode dumps the product water overboard for ten min utes in case there is any residual chemicals in the membrane Carefully inspect for leaks over the entire system Shut down the system and repair any leaks you find 3 The system is now in the operational mode You may start and run your system as you desire You will not have to go through the purging mode unless you de power the sys tem If you do you can bypass the purging mode by pushing Stop and Auto Run buttons at the same time It is best to use the Auto Run button which defaults to the automatic fresh water rinse If you shut down the system from the Stop button then use the Auto Store button to effect a fresh water flush cycle 4 Check that the system is operating within its normal parameters Compare with the chart on the next page MPC Display Modes Scroll through
29. fficient Because the pre filters trap the plankton in the feed water they can be subject to going an or starting to smell like rotten eggs as the trapped plankton decay For this reason it put in clean elements if the unit is going to be left on Auto Flush Mode In daily or regular use the fresh water flush after each shutdown will help prevent this prob lem but in excessively warm or fertile waters the pre filters will need regular attention 7 26 04 37 PF 3 PREFILTERS ShurFlo Up to four different filters are used on all Spectra Systems using ShurFlo feed pumps to en sure that no damaging foreign materials enter the system There are 2 or 3 filters in the s to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation and an addi tional filter to prevent the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing During normal operation the feed water is filtered in two stages First it enters a fine mesh metal sea strainer This protects the feed pump from damage due to foreign materials and lar ger sea creatures After passing through the pump the feed water enters the filter housings containing 20 and 5 micron elements These filters remove very fine particles which could damage the Clark Pump and shorten membrane life Some units have only the 5 micron filter Cleaning schedules will vary widely depending on how and where the system is used If large amounts of feed water are
30. g or Pickling With Antifreeze for instructions on this procedure NOTE Do not use metasodium bisulfate the standard chemical used to store most watermak ers This chemical will damage the Clark pump and void the warranty CLEANERS Cleaning can be detrimental to the membrane and shorten its life Avoid unnec essary cleaning Avoid cleaning as a diagnostic tool SC 2 is an alkaline cleaner used to remove light oil grime and biological growth It is most effective if heated to 120 F On a boat this is not easy to do If not heated circulate for 2 hours and let set for several hours and re circulate for one hour and discard In most cases the water quality will increase in PPM after an SC 2 cleaning After a few hours it should recover to near the PPM it produced before the cleaning is used in the same way achieved proceed with the SC st cases lower the product PPM and over all pressures Scaling is a slow s that may take several months or years SC 3 is less harmful to the membrane and will improve the performance of an older membrane 7 19 04 OP 4 FRESH WATER FLUSH The purpose of the fresh water flush is to replace the sea water in the watermaker with fresh water whenever the system is not operating The Auto Flush Mode on the MPC 3000 changes the fresh water every five days if the system has been idle that long The watermaker will last longer and operate better if it is always kept filled with f
31. hemicals out of the system DO NOT CLOSE the pressure relief valve 8 The system may now be restarted to make water flushed or stored sua Service hose connected Suggested Spares Ventura MPC Short term cruising weekends etc A basic cruise kit B This kit consists of three 5 micron filters three 20 micron filters and SC 1 storage chemicals Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time Two basic cruise kits one replacement charcoal filter and one replacement feed pump head Longer than 6 months Additional filters offshore cruising kit consisting of Clark Pump seals O rings tools and membrane cleaning chemicals One replacement strainer screen O ring for strainer screen O rings for filter housing Spectra Watermakers recommended spare parts Part Number SC 1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT CHEM SCI SC 2 CLEANER KIT CHEM SC2 SC 3 CLEANER KIT CHEM SC3 BASIC CRUISE B KIT BCK B OFFSHORE REBUILD KIT 5 MICRON FILTER 20 MICRON FILTER CHARCOAL FIL 5 STRAINER SCI OIL WATER FILTER FEED PUMP HEAD PL PMP SFPH 5 STRAINER O RING SO STN 5SS FILTER HOUSING O RING SO FHS 10H 20 MEMBRANE FT MB 20 SALINITV PROBE EL MPC SP SALINITY PROBE CABLE EL MPC SC15 31 Ventura MPC Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Feed pump runs constantly will not tum off Manual override switch in on position Turn off manual switch on control box Feed pump runs with loud Intake b
32. into the system Periodically stop and reheat the solution Perform the cleaning procedures while the ship is in acceptable sea water for purging and test ing or follow the flushing purging and testing procedure given in the Dry Testing with Artificial Ocean instructions EJ Spectra cleaning compound SC 2 or SC 3 must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 con tainer of compound to 3 gallons 12L of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution An av erage of two gallons BL of water is already present inside a Ventura 150 system This water has to be figured into the mixture A Ventura 150 system will use one container of compound Cleaning Procedure 1 Close the service valve and push Auto Store to effect a fresh water flush Connect your inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose Push Auto Store again and allow to run until there is 1 gallon 4L of water in the bucket Stop the system Tum the service valve to the service position Make sure that the pressure relief valve is open un pressurized Mix the cleaning chemical in the bucket Start the system with the manual switch on the MPC control box and circulate the chemi cal through the system for the required time 7 Stop the pump replace the brine discharge hose and start the pump until the bucket is empty Stop the pump and rotate the service valve back to the run position Restart the pump and run for 20 minutes to flush the c
33. itting To shut down manually set the switch Auto Ifthe system is to be left idle for more than a day it should be given a fresh water flush To manually flush collect 3 gallons of product water in a bucket Connect the service hose to the service connection on the pump module Place the service valve in SERVICE posi tion and start the feed pump with the manual switch Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty and turn the service valve back to RUN Diversion valve Tube Tube to tank A 77 Membrane Tube 7 7 product outlet Tube to tank Automatic Operation Operation Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously When not in use biological growth in the mem brane is the leading cause of membrane fouling A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment The fresh water flush system will greatly reduce biologi cal growth but may not stop it completely in certain conditions If an optional Zeta Guard or Z Brane water treatment stem then three to five day flushing intervals will maintain the system as long as fresh water is provided and the charcoal filter maintained System Storage or Pickling If the system is to be left unused for more than five days perform the following storage pro cedure The procedure introduces a chemical compound into the system that prevents bi logical growth This procedure requires de chlorin
34. k Pump Harness Salinitv Probe F Roto Flow meter Diversion Valve To Roto Flow Meter L Te Diversion Valve To Salinity Probe The RotoFlow meter measures product flow It is supplied with a three pin plug in connector Plug it in to the RotoFlow cable and seal the connection with the supplied heat shrink tubing The salinity probe uses a telephone style jack and plug Plug it in and slide the black plastic boot over the sensor to waterproof the connection The diversion valve cable has two conductors There is no polarity Crimp the supplied heat shrink butt connectors to the diversion valve leads and heat them to seal Tank Switch Installation and Operation There are two sets of terminals on the MPC 5000 PCB that can be used in four different con figurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the water maker when the tank s are full without the auto start feature These terminals are on the green ten pin connector and are labeled Float Switch 1 and Float Switch 2 Float Switch 1 is the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switch If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop it can be put into AutoFill Mode by push ing and holding the Auto Run switch on the MPC 5000 display In this mode the watermaker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch so that it is open not conducting electricity When the tank fills up
35. l function normally during one pump operation on either pump The points in the switch will fail fairly quickly if set too low because of the constant arcing from cutting out each time the Clark pump shifts For all systems except the Gulfstream the feed pump pressure switches should be set to shut offat 125 psi 8 5 bar as follows On the very center of the switch all 5 64 allen screw Run the system on pump one and close the brine discharge valve 1 2 way 90 deg to block the flow Watch the pressure gauge and adjust the pressure switch to shut off at 125 psi Repeat for pump two Turn the allen screw clockwise to increase the cut off set point Gulfstream models could experience seal failures in the manifold if pressurized too high For this reason the pump should be removed from the system and the switch adjusted using parate pressure gauge If replacing a feed pump or pump head for a Gulfstream model ar range to preset the switch before installation 8 05 04 40 HS LF 1 POOR PRODUCT QUALITY With any product water quality issue you need to check the calibration of the salinity tester that you are using before proceeding Membranes are not an exact science and two identical systems can have a different product quality result World health standards deem water of up to 1000 PPM of total dissolved solids acceptable for drinking consumption We consider any thing below 700 PPM acceptable but not ideal a
36. locked Air in system Check thru hull valve Check sea strainer for leaks Check FWF module for leaks Re prime system restart No lights or display system does not operate Remote display not connected No power to control box Check display cable connec tions at back of display and at control box Check and reset main DC supply breaker Check for voltage 12 or 24VDC at control box power input studs Try manual bypass switches if pumps run then control or display is defective Pumps run intermittently cycling on off Overpressure switch opening Adjust or replace switch Display activates but pump will not run loose or broken pump wire connection bad pump relay tanks are full Check wiring at terminal block inside MPC Test power relay replace 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 activated diversion valve inoperative wiring fault disconnected or broken product tubing valve plunger stuck Check wiring at diversion valve and inside control box Check product tubing Disassemble and clean diver sion valve plunger or replace valve contact factory System runs no product water delivered to water tanks GPH bar graph shows OK reject LED activated high salinity of product water causing system to
37. lockwise vor 7 Place the service valve in Service position 8 Tum on the feed pump You can use the man val switch on the MPC 5000 control box Circu late the storage chemical in the system for ap proximately 10 minutes Turn off the feed pump when finished Clean Up Remove the quick disconnect from the Clark Pump brine discharge and replace the original hose that leads to the thru hull You may at this point if you choose pump the bucket dry by using the feed pump switch Stop when the bucket is empty Turn the service valve 180 back to its original position and remove the service hose Close the seacock and drain and clean the strainer and any filters in the system Reassemble u ke s E a u u Service valve Off Service hose connected Brine disconnect fitting Service valve in service position Winterizing Close yellow service valve push Auto Store to flush the system Connect the inlet service hose and the brine discharge service hose Place them in the service container or bucket Push Auto Store and run until there is 1 gallon 4L of fresh water in the bucket then stop the system Reconnect the brine overboard hose to the Clark Pump Turn the service valve to the Service position Pour 2 gallons 8L of Propylene Glycol in the bucket Make sure that the pressure relief valve is OPEN un pressurized Turn on the feed pump with the manual switch on the MP
38. module Prevent tight bends and excessive elbows Any restrictions will hamper system performance Secure the piping away from moving objects such as engine belts and hatches Prevent chafe on the tubing as required Test and inspect all piping and hose clamps after several hours of operation Wiring e Pay attention to wire size or system performance will be impaired Perform wiring to UL ABYC CE or applicable standards Ventura 150 MPC Plumbing E Brine Discharge thru hull place above waterline or tee brine into another visible drain Spectra Clark Pump Mount in a cool location May Plastic fittings should have 3 4 wraps of Teflon be oriented in any position and can be well above Capa AME il res almestali ihe wap Inc Tea waterline Leave access to the pressure relief valve MA Bri ie trend cani vol dirt Do not mount over lectica equipment Use supplied or debris in the system during assembly Avoid MM bebe KUJ dei Recte ME Lvl Tra spacers and washers for the vibration mounts moving objects and protect from chafe 20 and 5 micron filters Do not mount over electrical equipment Leave clear Accumulator Facto D Ni ance underneath for filter change pre charged Install Ap that gauge is visible p a Green Out Fresh water flush inlet to charcoal filter Plumb to pressure side of fresh water system Sea Strainer Mount with Quick Block 4 Inlet pump module Mount ver
39. nd anything below 500 PPM excellent Factors that could affect water quality are addressed below LOW SYSTEM FLOW OR PRESSURE will equate to lower product quality higher PPM A 200 C system running at 70 psi will deliver product water in the 400 500 PPM range while the 380 C systems with twice the flow and operating at 100 psi into the same size membrane will produce 200 300 PPM water Ventura 150 syste which have a higher feed to output pressure ratio See MISC 4 nominal pressures as well as a higher feed flow membrane area ratio will produce water in the 150 200 PPM range These improvements in product quality come at the expense of energy efficiency iem with DAMAGE TO THE MEMBRANE by chlorine contamination Flushing the chlorinated water will irreparably damage the membrane Charcoal filters are used to absorb any chlorine which might be present in flush water They must be of proper specification to be suitable There is no test for chlorine damage except the process of elimination of other DIRTY OR SCALED membranes A dirty foreign material scaled mineral deposits or contaminated bacterial growth membrane can result in poor water quality and abnor mal operating pressures If operating pressures are above normal then cleaning is indi cated If the system pressures are within operating normal range cleaning may have little result Cleaning is no better for a membrane than it is for your clothes Avoid
40. ng Function on the display High Pressure Service Prefilter System Stalled airlock and Salinity Probe Failed can be defeated The other safety shutdown will still be activated The pressure sensors and salinity probe can also be cali brated from the display Complete instructions are found in Part 2 of this manual under Programming from the Display Be absolutely certain that the alarm is in error before defeat ing the automatic controls In the event of complete MPC control failure the system may be operated manually using the switch on the feed pump module For manual start up set the switch to Manual Shut the unit down if the Clark Pump does not cycle In manual operation the salinity control is inoperative and the diversion valve will not operate Instead product water must be taken directly from the membrane product water outlet The automatic safety controls are disabled in manual mode Bypass the diversion valve as follows e Disconnect the 1 4 inch tube A that runs between the membrane product outlet and the RotoFlow meter at the membrane outlet fitting Product water will run out of the fitting aste the product water before sending it to a tank Always discard the product water for the first few minutes of operation The initial product water from the system may not be potable Disconnect the product to tank tube from the diversion valve manifold outlet and con nect it to the membrane product outlet f
41. nnecting the power source There may be high voltage present It is recommended that the Z Brane be connected to a discreet continuous power source The power must be on during the time that the system is operation and during the time the Z Brane is used for membrane storage If the power is obtained from the MPC then the MPC must be powered up at all times during storage This may not be desirable Fuse the power at the source with a 5 amp fuse or circuit breaker Red is Positive Black is Ground Z Brane Power Harness 44 Operation During normal operation the Red LED should be on Power needs to be supplied to the Z Brane unit at all times that you wish to have the biofouling and scale protection We recom mend that your watermaker be flushed after each use not only to protect the membrane but to prevent corrosion in the feed water system To achieve full effectiveness thoroughly fresh water flush the watermaker several times before leaving the vessel The Z Brane may be de powered if the system is stored with chemicals or winterized with Glycol Power on LED High Voltage connector DO NOT DISCONNECT OR SPLICE ANY OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING Contact the factory if modifications are required 45 Part Numbers 3 8 NPT Quick Disc Body PL QDC BD3 8 Front View 5 8 Quick Disc Hose Barb PL QDC HB5 8 1 2 High Pressure Tube PL NLT 1 2HP Plate Bracket End 3 4 NPT X 1 2 Hos
42. nto the overboard brine stream until good quality is measured by the MPC 5000 control Product water is then diverted into the fresh water tank Product to tank Route the product water into the top of the tank or a tee in the water tank fill hose DO NOT feed into a vent line a manifold or the bottom of the tank Make sure that there is no restriction in this piping Accepted Product Water Outlet Automatic Valve Valve e Rejected product outlet Product from membrane RotoFlow Meter Salinity Probe i Product Diversion Valve Manifold Spacer O ring n Grab Ring Body Step l Dissemble fitting components 1 jk 2 Step 2 Install the Nut first then use the bevelled side of the Spacer to push the Grab Ring onto the tube no more than 1 2 Slip the O ring over the tube to hold the Spacer in place Ifthe Grab Ring is pushed too far trim back the tube so about 1 4 of tube extends past the O ri CE Step 3 Gently fit the tube into the body and loosely thread on the nut m 3 Step 4 Push the tube into the body until it bottoms out then hand tighten the nut DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 1 4 Tube Fitting Assembly Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY Davco Imperial Nylo Seal 88 NSR 1 2 tubing for high pressure connections Pay attention to the direction and flow path of the tubing before dis
43. r If any corrosion is apparent the brushes may be sticking Once apart clean all the carbon dust from all the parts Clean the commutator with light sand paper Make sure to clean the small grooves on the commutator with a small sharp tool to remove the carbon in between the seg ments Adjust the springs on the brush holders so the brushes slide smoothly in and out 1f the bearings are rough and binding remove the rubber dust cover and clean the best you can grease them and work it free by hand Don t service the bearing unless absolutely neces sary Reassemble in reverse order You can hold the carbon brushes back with papers cli inserted through the slots in the brush holder so they don t hang up on the bearing during as mbly Make sure the corrugated bearing shim doesn t push out if it does push it back into place This will at least keep you going until the motor can be replaced if nec 6103 04 SF 2 ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The ShurFlo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch part no EL FP PS This is the small black unit on the end of the wetted end of the pump head part no PL PMP SFPH where the two red wires connect If the pressure switch is not properly adjusted the pump may cut out each time the Clark Pump cycles and the feed pressure spikes When this happens the production will drop and an unusual noise will be heard when operating with two pumps but the system wil
44. r for each time the button is pushed then shut off and automatically do a fresh water flush If you receive a System Stalled error code there is no flow in the system Open the pressure relief valve on the Clark Pump and bleed the air out of the feed pump 3 Run the system until you have filled your tank or have made enough to meet your re quirements for several days 4 When the unit shuts down it will enter the Auto Store mode which will flush the unit every five days unless you run it to make water the unit is de powered or the Stop button is pressed 5 You may stop the system at any time with the Stop button but if you do it will not flush itself or go into Auto Flush mode You may now leave the system unattended for up to five days without further attention We recommend operating the system for longer periods and effecting a fresh water flush rather than running the machine every day and not flushing the system Remember that you need to run the system almost a half hour to make the flushing water You may notice that the system output is higher while charging your batteries as the machine is voltage sensitive Storage mode The timer counts down in hours until the next flush cycle Warning Understanding automatic fresh water flush system is essential for it to be effec tive 1 Make sure that the system has continuous power Shutting down power will reset control 2 Make sure that the potable water
45. resh water between uses Most spectra watermakers are equipped with a fresh water flush module This module in cludes a 50 micron filter to filter out abrasive particles in the feed water that might damage the feed pump a charcoal filter to remove any chlorine in the fresh water that might damage the membrane an electrically operated valve and a check or one way valve The electrically operated solenoid valve opens during the fresh water flush allowing the boats pressurized wa ter system to supply water to the system The check valve prevents the fresh water from going backwards through the sea strainer and sea cock The charcoal filter has a maximum flow rate of 1 5 gallons per minute 6lpm so the feed pump is operated at a reduced speed on some models or is cycled on and off on other models to avoid exceeding this flow rate If the ship s water system is unable to provide flush water at the required flow rate sea water will be drawn in to make up the difference This will cause the flush water to be brackish and ineffective in preserving the watermaker At initial be tested by taking a sample of the brine discharge water just as the flush cycle is This water should not taste salty and should read less than 1000 ppm on a digital tds meter The flush cycle can also be tested by closing the sea cock during the flush cycle If the MPC 5000 display gives a CK SEA STRAINER alarm this means that the fresh water supply is in su
46. run through the system in a relatively short period in biologically fertile near shore waters the prefilters will plug up the pressure drop across the filters will rise production and quality will drop and the system will sense plugged filters and give a Service Prefilters or Check Strainer alarm if so equipped Plugged filters can be cleaned several times by soaking in a bucket towing behind the boat at moderate speeds or cleaning with a hose When operated only an hour or two a day in inland or near shore waters the trapped plankton will begin to decay in the filters long before the elements plug up and the bacteria involved in the decay will cause a rotten egg smell in the product water This decay will set in overnight in tropical waters or after a week or two in high latitudes If handled gently and changed regu larly before they get too smelly filters in this service can last through dozens of cleanings In crystal clear blue water conditions the filters may need to be cleaned much less frequently The charcoal filter used in the fresh water flush system will not plug up unless you have some incredibly dirty domestic water in your boat About six months after installation the charcoal filter element will lose its effectiveness at removing any membrane damaging chlorine which may be present in domestic water Charcoal filter elements must be replaced every six months if there is ANY chance that chorine could be introduced in
47. system is on and that there is adequate water in the tank for the extended period Flush Cycle Adjustment Before shipping from the factory the Ventura watermaker flush cycle is set to factory default start up and annually thereafter the flush cycle parameters must be ad justed to ensure that the salt water is thoroughly flushed out of the machine while at the same time using the least amount of fresh water possible Check the flush by closing the sea cock If the system alarms Check sea strainer insufficient water is being supplied from the vessels fresh water system If the fresh water supply is insufficient sea water will be drawn in to make up the difference and the system will not be properly flushed Afer checking the flush water st the Flush Duration from the Programming Function on the display Set the Flush so that the Flush comes to an end just as the salinity of the water going overboard drops below 1000 ppm or no longer tastes brackish Automatic Store Cycle Warning Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel s fresh water tem configuration is mandatory for extended Auto Store cycles The flush cycles must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the vessel or damage to the vessel s systems may oc cur Make sure there is enough water in the fresh water supply system to supply the water maker for more than the expected time of operation in the re flush e
48. th storage chemical in it First check that Thru hull inlet valve is open and the brine discharge valve is open All of your hose connections are tight The green tag with the spacer under the pressre relief valve has been removed The pressure relief valve is open 1 2 turn The switch on the MPC control box is set to the Auto position Remove Tag and Washer Open 1 2 Turn when Purging Chemi Power up the system by turning on the cir Push the Auto Run Button The feed cuit breaker A message on the display will pump will start and the message read Open Pressure Relief Valve Now Purging Storage Solution will appear Note See Part 2 for instructions on dimming the display and programming from the display The system will go into a start mode and the feed pump will start shortly after The system should prime within 60 90 seconds Check the strainer and the brine discharge for water flow There should be few bubbles anywhere in the intake hoses and the feed pump should sound smooth after priming Afier confirming that the system is primed inspect for leaks Note The reject light will be on whenever the product water is being rejected or not being made When the product water is below 750 PPM the green Good light will show that water is going to the tank Note You can bypass the purge sequence and initiate a normal start at any time by Pressing both Auto Run and Stop simultaneously This will bypass the purge s
49. tically as low as prac tical no more than 4 1 1 M above waterline and do not mount over electrical equipment Leave clearance below for filter change 1 2 or 3 4 scoop strainer and seacock for watermaker only Mount ow in a clear flow and away from head discharge Thnu hul is owner supplied Water Flow T Feed Pump Relocation If you do not have adequate space to install the feed pump inlet module it is possible to re move and relocate the feed pump Before you install the module disconnect the hose that connects the feed pump to the module plumbing Remove the cooling fan and the heat sink from the pump Both are friction fits with no fasteners Remove the 4 machine screws hold ing the pump to the module Cooling fan Machine Screws Heat sink With the pump on a flat surface Remove the three screws that hold the pump head on See Figl Re orient the pump head 120 degrees See Fig2 Reinstall the screws and tighten firmly See Fig3 Now the feed pump may be installed where you wish Do not install with the pump head over the motor in case of leaks Wire size may have to be increased if wire runs are longer Fig l Fig2 Product Water Plumbing Product water tubing is 1 4 6mm on the Ventura 150 models See the Parker tube fitting as sembly diagram next page Product water is pre plumbed from the membrane into the electric diversion valve The diversion valve will reject product water i
50. to the flush water To ensure that filter elements fit properly and remove chlorine effectively they should be pur chased at factory authorized dealers Our element part number is FT FTC XX The last two digits indicate the micron rating e g FT FTC OS is for a 5 micron element Charcoal ele FTC CC 38 SF 1 SHURFLO PUMP WON T RUN If the pump has power to it the fan runs but the pump won t run the first thing to check is the pressure switch The pressure switch p n EL FP PS is located on the wet end of the pump and has two red wires plugged into it Jump the two red wires together and see if the pump runs You can safely run the system with the pressure switch jumped just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and don t let system pressure exceed 110 psi Replace the switch when a spare is available If the pump will not run with the pressure switch jumped then it is most likely a problem with the brushes or overheat protection switch inside the motor The motor will come completely apart by removing the two screws on the end of the motor Remove the rear cover and paper insulator Pull out the plastic brush holder The thermal switch is located on one of the brush leads With an ohmmeter check for continuity through the switch If it is open you can make temporary repairs by wiring around it being careful that your new wiring doesn t chafe on the moving parts nor resist the springs that push the brushes on to the commutato
51. u hull and seacock be installed Install the intake for the system close to the middle and as far below the water line as possible Thru hulls in the bow area are susceptible to air intake in rough condi tions Sharing a thru hull with another system is not acceptable and will void the warranty Sharing a thru hull can introduce unforeseen problems such as intermittent flow restriction air bubbles and contaminates For racing boats and high speed power boats above 15 knots a retractable snorkel type thru hull fitting is preferred to be able to pick up water away from the hull Do not install the intake close to or downstream of a head discharge Install as far below the waterline and as close to center line as possible to avoid contamination and air induction The brine discharge thru hull should be mounted above the waterline in or just above the boot stripe to minimize water lift Double clamp all hose connections below the waterline Pipe Fi Plastic to plastic fittings should have 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in ing Instruction Avoid getting dirt or debris into the piping or hoses during assembly A small bit of de bris can stop the system Avoid getting tape over the end of fittings that might get into the system To insure this does not happen leave the very first thread uncoated Avoid restrictions or long runs on the entire inlet side of the plumbing from the thru hull to the main feed pump
52. very 5 days mode The Ventura 150 requires about 2 5 gallons 10 liters every 5 days Make sure that the pressure water supply is on and will stay on during the flush mode If this is not possible contact your certified dealer e Make sure that the pressure relief valve is closed It should be closed if the sys just used to make water The auto flush may not operate if the valve is open The power for the system must remain on during the auto flush mode Turning off the power will disable the auto store function and damage may occur Pressing the Auto Store button momentarily will start a flush and then activate the 5 day flush cycle The feed pump will start the flush water solenoid will open and the display will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer After 5 7 min utes the pump will stop the display will read FLUSH TIMER INTERVAL and the countdown timer will reflect the number of hours until the next flush Pressing and holding the Auto Store button for 3 seconds will engage a 1 time flush The system flushes as described above but will not re flush every 5 days Dis play will read FRESH WATER FLUSH with a countdown timer then the default dis play when finished Pressing the Stop button will cancel the auto store mode Manual Operation In the event of a component failure resulting in a shut down due to a false alarm the failed component can be overridden using the Programmi
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