Chapter 6: General Operation; Important Notes; New Systems; Freezing Temperature Warning - Sea Recovery SRC Aqua Matic 700-1 Owner's Manual

General Operation

Important Notes

Please read the following operation notes carefully before turning on your System.

New Systems

A new System may take up to 30 minutes to purge the RO Membrane Element of the storage chemical and produce
potable water. Although the system is producing "Product Water" after the storage chemical has been purged, the
Product Water may not be potable (i.e., drinkable) for up to 30 minutes. The salinity of the Product Water diminishes
gradually, until it reaches the factory setting. When the Product Water is potable, it will be diverted by the 3-way
Product Water Diversion Valve to the Potable position and into the Post Filtration components, then onward to
the ship s Storage Tank. At this point, the UV Sterilizer (if installed) will illuminate.

Freezing Temperature Warning

Caution: The System must be protected from freezing if it will be exposed to temperatures below 32°F (0°C).
Freezing temperatures will cause extensive damage to the System as the water expands during the freezing
process. Resulting damage to the System caused by freezing temperatures is the liability of the Operator.
Caution: DO NOT subject the System to temperatures below 32°F (0°C), unless the System has been rinsed
with a solution of Product Water with 20% food-grade Glycerin (Propylene-Glycol).

RO Membrane Element Warning

Caution: Never store the RO Membrane Element or Membrane/Vessel Assembly in direct sunlight. Never
expose the RO Membrane Element or Membrane/Vessel Assembly to storage temperatures above 120ºF
(50ºC) or below 32ºF (0ºC). High temperatures may cause irreversible damage and up to 40% production
loss in the RO Membrane Element. Freezing temperatures cause mechanical System damage, as well as
irreversible damage to the RO Membrane Element.
Caution: The RO Membrane Element must remain wet at all times. Never allow the RO Membrane Elementto
dry out, as drying out may cause up to 40% production loss, as well as irreversible damage. Some, but not
all, production may be restored by saturating the RO Membrane Element in Product Water for several days,
and then operating the System by feeding Product Water into the System for a continuous 48-hour period.
Caution: Never expose the RO Membrane Element to chemicals other than those supplied by Sea Recovery
Corporation. Use caution when operating the system in harbors that may be polluted with chemicals, oil or
fuel, as these chemicals may damage the RO Membrane Element beyond repair.
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