Component Maintenance And Repair; Inlet Thru Hull Fitting; Sea Cock Valve; Inlet Connection - Sea Recovery SRC Aqua Matic 700-1 Owner's Manual

Component Maintenance and Repair

Inlet Thru Hull Fitting

• To be supplied by the System's Owner.
• Keep the Inlet Thru Hull Fitting free and clear of debris and marine growth. A clogged Inlet Thru Hull Fitting results
in a low feed pressure condition, which causes System shut off.
• The Inlet Thru Hull Fitting must be clear of blockages in order to allow the System to draw 4.5 U.S. Gallons (17
Liters) of Feed Water per minute. Blockages at the Inlet Thru Hull Fitting will cause low pressure and low flow
problems.
• The Installer must utilize a forward-facing scoop, so that the system receives positive water flow when the ship
is moving. The fitting must be installed on the ship's hull, in a position that provides a continuous, air-free supply
of Feed Water.
Caution: If the Sea Recovery System is connected to a Sea Chest or Stand Up Pipe, do not plumb the Sea
Recovery System feed line to the top of these feed water arrangements. If plumbed to the bottom, the System
will intake air and experience continual shut down. The System's resulting failure will thus be attributed to
improper installation, will be the liability of the installer, and is not covered by the Sea Recovery Corporation
warranty. Ensure that the System is plumbed to the bottom of the feed water arrangements to ensure a
continual, air-free supply of Feed Water.

Sea Cock Valve

• To be supplied by the System's Owner.
• Packing and connections must be tight and properly sealed.
• Clean the valve cavity of debris, or replace the seal, seat, or entire valve, as required.
• When System is in operation, this section is under vacuum conditions. Loose fittings or a worn seal will allow air
to enter the System, thereby causing continual shut down due to low Feed Water pressure.

Inlet Connection

Replace if damaged.

Sea Strainer

Keep the mesh screen free and clear of debris. When mesh screen is clogged, a low-pressure condition results
and causes System shut off. When System is in operation, this section is under vacuum conditions. If Sea Strainer s
bowl is loose or the O-Ring seal is worn/improperly seated, the System will continually shut down due to low Feed
Water pressure.

Electric Motor and Booster Pump Assembly

Note: Centrifugal, counter-clockwise rotation, as viewed from pump's volute (front) end.
Electric Motor
When troubleshooting electric-motor failure, check power, wiring, connections, contacts and the control circuit. A
failed electric motor requires repair or replacement. If failure is due to an external source (not the motor itself),
attempt to correct the cause to prevent future failure, and/or the need for replacement/repair. Electric motor failure
may be due to the following:
Winding failure Generally caused by power that is outside the voltage range requirements of the system.
Capacitor failure Generally caused by low power feeding the motor and/or low cycles from the power source. Also caused by rapidly repeating
the motor start and stop.
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