TECNICOMAR MINIMAR PLUS Instructions For The Installation, Use And Maintenance

TECNICOMAR MINIMAR PLUS Instructions For The Installation, Use And Maintenance

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF
The indications contained in this Manual must be strictly followed during installation, operation and
maintenance of the watermaker in order to warrant the operators' safety and the equipment
maximum efficiency.
Identification
The Tecnicomar watermaker carries a plate with the following data:
a) Manufacturer: TECNICOMAR SpA, C/da Berbaro n.145/D – 91025 Marsala – ITALY –
Tel.0923-969409 / Fax 0923-960235;
b) CE logo;
c) Type
d) Serial number
e) Year of manufacture
f) Voltage
Revision
1
2009
Revision
2
07/2011
Revision
3
03/2012
Revision
4
03/2013
Revision
5
12/2014
CONTROL BOX TINY2 DESCRIPTION UPDATED
Revision
6
08/2015
Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker
TECNICOMAR WATERMAKERS
Models
MINIMAR PLUS
SAILOR
BICOMPACT
NOTE
1-1

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lelio de ranieri
April 16, 2025

**** cosa posso pulire i porta filtri.?

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Mr. Anderson
May 8, 2025

Normal dish-washing detergent can be used to clean the filter holders of TECNICOMAR MINIMAR PLUS.

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Summary of Contents for TECNICOMAR MINIMAR PLUS

  • Page 1 Identification The Tecnicomar watermaker carries a plate with the following data: a) Manufacturer: TECNICOMAR SpA, C/da Berbaro n.145/D – 91025 Marsala – ITALY – Tel.0923-969409 / Fax 0923-960235; b) CE logo; c) Type...
  • Page 2 * * * * * * * * * * * * This Manual is intellectual property of Tecnicomar S.p.A. Any reproduction of contents or drawings – unless authorized by Tecnicomar S.p.A. – is not permitted and will be prosecuted. ©...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Salinity and temperature sensors (M+M1) ..................... 7-26 Long-period shut down procedure ......................... 7-26 7.3.1 In case of automatic pressure regulator device ..................7-26 7.3.2 In case of manual pressure regulator device ..................7-27 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 4 Drawing 6 AUTOMATIC FLUSHING SYSTEM Drawing 7 PRESSURE VESSEL  HIGH PRESSURE PUMP (Parts list – exploded view)  LOW PRESSURE PUMP (Parts list – exploded view)  Test certificate Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 5 A man-made process, REVERSE OSMOSIS, overcomes this natural phenomenon. By forcing sea or brackish water (under high pressure) through a semipermeable membrane, potable water can be realized ! Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 6: Storage Prior To Unpacking And Packaging Content

     Do not store above 50°C (122°F).  Store only on base with arrows up. Checking packaging content In the package there are the following components: SAILOR (compact version) SAILOR (slim version) Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 7 SAILOR (modular version) Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 8 MINIMAR PLUS (compact version) Installation kit Clamps - Manual - Tank connection fitting - Inlet hose - Filters wrench - Discharge and Fresh water hoses - Discharge fitting Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 9: Process Description And System Components Identification

    (see PROTECTION AND CARE OF SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANES in Maintenance section). DISSALATORI-WATERMAKERS Flow diagram (in case of supply c/w automatic pressure regulator)-see also attached drawing- Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 10 DISSALATORI-WATERMAKERS Flow diagram (in case of supply c/w manual pressure regulator) -see also attached drawing- 2-10 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    Tank for produced water (P). The tank should have a safety overflow valve (V1); c) 3/4" female thread discharge to the sea. A discharge fitting of 3/4 female (Y) is supplied by Tecnicomar where lines BRINE (R) and UNSAFE WATER (S) are connected (refer to drawing 1);...
  • Page 12: Power Connection

     Power on the supply line and check that the display is illuminated. WARNING - Do not press the START key before having done the first start-up procedure (section 4). Figure 1 - inside of the electric box 3-12 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 13 Figure 2 – control box Single-phase power supply connection Three -phase power supply connection Figure 3 3-13 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 14 To ensure good lubrication the PUMP must be installed in an horizontal base. Use oil supplied by Tecnicomar only! Figure 4 - oil valve and level mark on CAT pump 3-14 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 15: First Start-Up Procedure

    As soon as the system is pressurized the production of fresh water begins and is monitored by the electronic salinity control system which will automatically switch the flow to the tank when it is desalinated. 4-15 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 16: Shut Down Procedure

    The START key allows to start the watermaker. When the system is ON push it to show the start-counter START (AVV) and the product water LP (liter/minute) readings (see picture below). HObar=0 L/m=0.0 Lbar=0.08 SAL=88 T=15.3 °C AMP=0.0 LP=0.0 AVV=0 4-16 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 17 The unit stops for low working pressure. Push RESET to re-start it. Check section 8 “Troubleshooting” for possible causes. Overload The unit stops for overload. Push RESET to re-start it. Check section 8 “Troubleshooting” for possible causes. 4-17 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 18: Routine Operation

    We recommend the exclusive use of replacement cartridges supplied by Tecnicomar. If the produced water salinity increases, contact the Tecnicomar Service center. Follow the SHUT DOWN steps for a correct and safe system power-off: ...
  • Page 19: Manual Running Mode (C/W Automatic Pressure Regulator Device)

    Operation in low- or high-salinity areas Tecnicomar watermakers may also operate in areas with unknown feed water salinity, like lake or river waters. In low-salinity areas the applied operating pressure should be less than 60 bar. In such cases the produced water flow rate should be taken under control when applying the operating pressure.
  • Page 20: Special Procedures

    Operate manually the three-way solenoid valve (N) by pressing and turning the pushbutton on the valve (N1) counterclockwise (fig. 6). Figure 5 - S1 and S2 switches in emergency Figure 6 - three-way solenoid valve 6-20 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 21 Using an insulated-handle screwdriver bring the switch S2 (fig. 5) in the OFF position.  Close the electric box front panel by screwing the four bolts.  Close the sea water inlet valve (A2). 6-21 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 22: Preservation Of Membrane Modules In Very Cold Areas

    If the Remote Control (Touch screen) is installed, the Automatic Flushing System can be started by pressing at first the “F2” situated on the main page and then pushing “ON”. 6-22 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 23: Remote Control

    The ultraviolet sterilizer is needed to eliminate the bacteria which may be in the stored fresh water. The UV sterilizer supplied by Tecnicomar can be installed in any watermaker and guarantees the sterilization of the stored water. The UV sterilizer may be installed at the tank outlet to ensure purity of the fresh water.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    An accurate maintenance work must be carried out periodically by the Tecnicomar servicing personnel to ensure efficient and safe system operation. The high-pressure pump oil level (only for CAT pump) should be checked periodically: the level must coincide with the red dot at the rear of the pump (F1) (fig.
  • Page 25: Prefilters Maintenance

    The system starts up, but shuts down after few seconds.  The operating pressure does not stabilize. Use only Tecnicomar replacement cartridges. It is advisable to keep on board a stock of replacement filter cartridges (see maintenance kit, par. 7.6). The cartridge replacement procedure is given below: ...
  • Page 26: Extraordinary Maintenance

    Feed the system with all the 20 liters of water, then stop it (do not let the system dry out).  Prepare the biocide solution (0.2%) by dissolving 40 grams of the "FL403 Tecnicomar Membrane Preservative" in 20 liters of fresh water produced by the watermaker.
  • Page 27: In Case Of Manual Pressure Regulator Device

    Feed the system with all the 20 liters of water, then stop it (do not let the system dry out).  Prepare the biocide solution (0.2%) by dissolving 40 grams of the "FL403 Tecnicomar Membrane Preservative" in 20 liters of fresh water produced by the watermaker.
  • Page 28: Membrane Flushing With Fl/411A And Fl/412B Chemicals

    Turn the manual three-way valve (T) back into the SEA WATER INLET position.  Connect the BRINE (R) and the UNSAFE WATER (S) lines back to the discharge fitting (Y). CAUTION 7-28 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 29: General Maintenance Plan

    To order a complete Maintenance Kit, please specify the series and the model of your watermaker (ex. series SAILOR C mod. 1500). Use only TECNICOMAR original oil and filter cartridges ontact a TECNICOMAR Authorized Center 7-29 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 30 7-30 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 31: Common Problems And Troubleshooting

    The same problem may cause also the HIGH PRESSURE alarm to go on because of the presence of air in the plumbing and of the consequent variations in the operating pressure. 8-31 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 32: Normal Operation Of The Watermaker And Overload Failure Shutdown

    Check the consumption of the high- and low-pressure pumps. Check the correct voltage and frequency of the power line. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Tecnicomar Service Dealer. UNSAFE warning message during normal operation Check the quality of produced water. If it is fresh, the salinity sensor requires maintenance. To deliver the produced water to the accumulation tank when the UNSAFE warning is on, it is necessary to act manually on the three-way solenoid valve as indicated in Section 6 in case of emergency operation (paragraph 6.2).
  • Page 33: Technical Characteristics And Spare Parts

    Only for special series (No. of membranes/membranes type) Test condition: Operating pressure 60 BAR (850psi) prefilter feed pressure 1.8 BAR (26psi) feed water temperature 20C feed water salinity 36000 ppm feed water pH-value 3-11. 9-33 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 34: Spare Part List

    High pressure hose 1/4” (*A)+ (*B) THP ¼ (*A) : Sailor 200-400-600 (*B) : Minimar; Sailor special 1/21 – 2/21 (**A) : Sailor 1000-1500-2000 (**B): Sailor special 2/40 – 3/40; Bicompact 9-34 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 35 THP/…/1/4 5(*) Elbow ¼” – 9/16” 201RX91614GNJI Elbow ¼” – 7/16” 6(*) 201RX71614GNJI Stem adaptor ¼” -10 201RP01014DC00 Equal elbow Ø10 201RP00010G000 Safety valve ¼” 211VL0H9850000 Tee Ø10 201RP00010T000 9-35 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 36 201RPF1238D000 Female adaptor 3/8” – Ø8 201RPF0838DBSP Flowmeter transducer Ø =8, 1-15 l/min 211TF0011508MM Tee fff 3/8” 201RP00038T00F Stem adaptor 3/8” - Ø10 201RP01038DC00 Stem adaptor 3/8” – Ø8 9-36 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 37 Tiny2 mother board (230V) A14SB0000TINY2 Tiny2 mother board (400-415V) A14SB0400TINY2 Tiny2 mother board (440 V) A14SB0440TINY2 Tiny2 mother board (460V) A14SB0460TINY2 Tiny2 cover board A14COTINY20000 fig. 1: Pressure vessel group 9-37 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 38 2: Motorized valve group fig. 3: Prefilter group 9-38 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 39 4: Solenoid valve group fig. 5: Flowmeter and salinity probe group (control box rear view) 9-39 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 40 1. TINY2 mother board 2. TINY2 cover board fig. 6: Control box Tiny2(mother board and cover board) 9-40 Instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of Tecnicomar watermaker...
  • Page 41: Warranty For Tecnicomar Equipments

    Under no circumstances will the warranty period exceed eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment from Tecnicomar. It is condition of warranty that the start-up registration card has been filled in and sent to Tecnicomar within thirty (30) days from the start-up.
  • Page 42 (info@tecnicomar.it - Fax +39.0923.960235) that shall then arrange for the necessary inspection and repair or replacement (which may be conducted at the facilities of Tecnicomar) provided such service is covered under this warranty. RETURN PRODUCT TO TECNICOMAR ONLY AFTER RECEIVING FACTORY AUTHORIZATION INCLUDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

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