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- Page 1 AQUIFER 360 EXPEDITION “FLIGHT READY” With Solar Power OWNER’S MANUAL Katadyn Desalination, LLC Manufacturer of Spectra Watermakers PH 415.526.2780 FX 415.526.2787 www.spectrawatermakers.com Revised October 2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Page Number Getting Started ......................5 Hose Connections ....................7 Solar Power Pack & Universal Voltage kit .............7 Well Pump Connections ..................11 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing..............11 Operation ......................14 Maintenance ......................15 Service & Maintenance Long Term Storage ....................17 Winterizing ......................19 Membrane Cleaning ....................21 Suggested Spares ....................23... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in ship- ment. Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the components listed. Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts. - Page 5 Getting Started Continued… The Spectra Aquifer 360 Expedition systems come fully assembled and ready for use. All connectors are marked for easy identification. The submersible pumps plug directly into the 24vdc power supply. Placement Ideally the system should be stored and used in a cool, dry, location within 20 feet of the feed water source.
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Page 6: Hose Connections
Aquifer Expedition Hose Connections 5 micron filter with gauge Case for pumps and hoses Pump storage bags - Use when storing the pumps wet. Not for long term storage. Pump connector hose - con- nects directly to the feed pumps . Brine Discharge - Discharge to a nearby drain site accord- ing to local regulations... - Page 7 Aquifer Expedition Hose Connections Product Outlet Warning Product Water Pressure in the product tubing must nev- er exceed 5psi (0.3bar) at any time or the membrane will be permanently damaged. The product water should fall into the stor- age tank through an air gap so there is no Clear product back pressure on it.
- Page 8 Aquifer Expedition Solar Power Pack This system handles universal voltage inputs and will operate on both AC and DC power sources; • 100—240 vac 50-60Hz (using a standard US 110vac plug) • Solar power from the three 145watt solar panels •...
- Page 9 Aquifer Expedition Solar Power Pack Battery On/Off • Power on, not charging • Solar charging battery and running system • AC Input, charging battery and running system Input Power source selector switch Connect pumps to power and then select the power input. Note that the pumps can be plugged in or unplugged at any time.
- Page 10 Aquifer Expedition Well Pump Connections There is no on/off switch on the system as it is not required, just plug the power cord on the pump into the power cord coming from the unit. When not in use keep the dust caps in place on the plugs to keep them clean as clean connectors work much better.
- Page 11 Aquifer Expedition Well Pump Connections The 100 micron bag filter is op- tional but recommended as it will help the prefilters to last longer. Note that the float foam can also be removed for placing the pump down a bore-hole. Tie the bag onto the pump using a bow and then…...
- Page 12 Aquifer New System Start-Up and Testing Warning! Your watermaker shipped from the factory with a non-toxic preservative. Damage will occur if this preservative is not flushed properly and the membrane is pressurized with preservative in it. DO NOT OPERATE the Aquifer system if the feed water contains oil as oil will foul the mem- brane.
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Page 13: Well Pump Connections
Aquifer Expedition Operation Normal operation If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New System Startup” procedure. 1. Connect all the hoses per the color codes; blue is for the feed pumps and red for the dis- charge. - Page 14 Aquifer Expedition Operation, Continued…. When the system has been running for about 10 minutes record the pressure reading and product flow. There are two things to monitor when operating the system; 1. The Green/Red filter indicator on top of the filter housing (Change filter when RED).
- Page 15 Aquifer Expedition Operation, Continued…. Filter Change Rinse out the filter bowl and install a new filter as shown. Be sure the filter is seated and not stick- ing up like this one. O-ring Run your finger around the o-ring on the top edge of the filter bowl and be sure it is free of dirt or debris.
- Page 16 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously. When not in use, biological growth in the membrane is the leading cause of membrane fouling. A warm environment will cause more growth than a cold environment. System Storage or “Pickling” If the system is to be left unused for more than five days, perform the following storage procedure.
- Page 17 Aquifer Expedition Storage Procedure 1. Perform a fresh water flush as described in the Normal Operation section. Leave one gallon of water in the bucket. 2. Place the brine discharge in the bucket. 3. Add one packet of SC-1 storage chemical to the bucket and stir until mostly dis- solved.
- Page 18 Pickling and Winterizing with Potable Water Antifreeze Do not use Potable Water Antifreeze that contains Ethyl Alcohol The watermaker can be stored for periods up to one year in any climate using this procedure. 1. Perform a fresh water flush as described in the Normal Operation section. 2.
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Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses. Repair any leaks you find as soon as practical. Some crystal formation around the Clark Pump blocks is normal. Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth. If any rust appears at the Stainless Steel fittings, clean them up promptly. - Page 20 If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings, this is an indication of another problem with the system, or that it is time to replace the mem- brane. 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.
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Page 21: Membrane Cleaning
Membrane Cleaning Note that the Procedures are the same for the SC-2 (alkaline) and SC-3 (acid) cleaners Spectra cleaning compound (SC-2 or SC-3) must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 packet of compound to 3 gallons (12L) of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution. -
Page 22: Suggested Spares
Two basic cruise kits Longer than 6 months Additional filters, Offshore Cruising Kit consisting of Clark Pump seals, O-rings, tools and membrane cleaning chemicals. O-ring for strainer screen, O-rings for filter hous- Spectra Watermakers parts list: Part Number SC-1 STORAGE COMPOUND KIT-CHEM-SC1... - Page 23 Troubleshooting Aquifer Systems Symptom Cause Remedy Well pump runs but no pressure Well pump air locked Open pressure relief valve to bleed the air then close to start Pressure relief valve open Close pressure relief valve High Feed Water Pressure Prefilter clogged Change filter Closed valve or blockage in flow...
- Page 24 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.
- Page 25 MISC-1: DWYER FLOW METER SERVICE The mechanical flow meter, can be opened for cleaning if it becomes difficult to read or if the little ball gets stuck. The flow meter will come completely apart for cleaning; 1. First remove the meter from the panel (which may require the plumbing fittings to be removed) by removing the brackets that hold it to the gauge panel.
- Page 26 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 is...
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Page 27: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... - Page 28 John Guest Super Speedfit Fittings...
- Page 29 Parker (Black) Tube Fittings Note; the plastic nut only needs to be finger tight as the fitting uses an o-ring seal and the nut is only holding the grab rings in place. Overtightening may strip the threads and render the fitting useless.
- Page 30 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions The Watermaker has eight high pressure fittings, two on each cylinder on the Clark Pump, two on the pressure vessel end caps, and two 90-degree elbows on the back of the Clark Pump. As the compression fitting is tightened, it compresses a ferrule onto the stainless tubing, fixing the ferrule permanently to the tube and holding the com- pression nut captive.
- Page 31 Part Numbers Front View 1/2” High Pressure Tube PL-NLT-1/2HP CLARK PUMP KIT-HP-10R STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRODUCT OUTLET PRESSURE ELBOW FITTING PL-MTE-3/4SX1/2 PL-FTE-1/8X1/4P Plate Bracket End Cap NIPPLE FM-PVB-PBE PL-NP-1/8N STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE STRAIGHT FIT- TING PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S Rear View 3/4”-16 Straight Thread O-RING SO-FT-STF Plate Bracket FM-PVB-PB...
- Page 32 Part Numbers 1/8MPT X 1/4 TUBE EL PL-MTE-1/8X1/4P PRODUCT FLOW METER PL-FMT-10 PRESSURE GUAGE PL-PSG-2.5L 1/4FPT X 1/4 TUBE EL PL-FTE-1/4X1/4P PREFILTER HOUSING FT-FTH-10H 5 MICRON FILTER CARTRIDGE SUBMERSIBLE WELL FT-FTC-5 PUMP Note the clear housing is EL-FP-24VSMDP for low pressure applica- tions...
- Page 33 Clark Pump Assembly HP-TB-VEB-B HP-TB-VB HP-TB-VEB-A HP-CYL-CCA HP-TB-BV HP-CB-CB7 HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-R HP-CYL-EC Not used...
- Page 34 HD-CPS-5/16X3 SO-HPP-RV HP-TB-ARP KIT-HP-10VSA HP-TB-BV SO-HPP-AR1 HD-CPS-5/162.75 SO-HPP-SP HP-TB-VSP HP-TB-SR SO-HPP-VB SO-HPP-VP SO-HPP-PLP...
- Page 35 Clark Pump Center Block...
- Page 36 Clark Pump Cylinder Assembly HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-PT PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S SO-HPP-ECCB HP-CYL-CCA HP-CYL-EC HP-CYL-R...
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