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COD: 30S12/24.B.2018 Installation, use and maintenance manual SMART 30 Basic 12/24 V dc Model.: Smart 30 Matriculation number: 30S12/24B Year of construction: 2002 Schenker Italia Via Delle Repubbliche Marinare, 67 80147 Naples Italy Tel. +39 081 5593505 Fax. +39 081 5597372 E-mail: info@schenker.it...
RELIMINARY CHECKS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE STARTUP PROCEDURE ........28 5.2.2 S TART UP ............................... 29 5.3 N ORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE ........................31 5.3.1 N ORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE WITHOUT FINAL FLUSHING ..............31 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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8. SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS ......................... 42 8.1 S HORT TERM CRUISING ........................... 42 8.2 L ONG TERM CRUISING ............................. 42 8.3 ERS SPARE PARTS ............................43 8.4 A DDITIONAL SPARES ............................44 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
This symbol indicates accident prevention regulations for the operator and / or for any exposed persons. CAUTION: This symbol indicates that there is the possibility of damaging the system and / or its components. NOTE: This symbol indicates useful information. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
All rights of reproduction of this manual are reserved to SCHENKER ITALIA. This manual cannot be transferred to third parties without the written authorization of SCHENKER ITALIA.
In case of repairs under guarantee performed by our technicians on the customer vessel, the faulty parts replacement cost will be at Schenker's expense, while manpower and travel expenses will be charged to the customer. The guarantee does not include faults caused by negligence in operating, maintenance and installation of the device (if not carried out by an authorised Schenker Service point).
2.4 Identification of the unit All the watermakers manufactured by Schenker Italia can be identified by a serial number printed on a label which is pasted upon the aluminium frame near the manometer. The same serial number is also recorded on the central black block of the energy recovery system (ERS).
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ATTENTION Different legislations are in force in the different countries, therefore the prescriptions imposed by the laws and by the agencies designated by the Countries must be observed. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
The watermaker unit is transported in a cardboard box. In the following table dimension and weight are indicated. MATERIALS HANDLING fig. 3-1 Model L cm. W cm. H cm. Weight Kg. Smart 30 Basic Packaging dimensions and weight tab.3-1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
35°C. Very cold temperatures could led to a freezing of the fluid inside the system with the consequence of a permanent damage of the system. 3.3 Packaging 3.3.1 Packaging contents PACKAGING FIG. 3-2 Smart 30 Watermaker Pump group Active carbon filter with electrovalve White filter key Mesh filter Non-return valve with Tee fitting...
3.6 Features of the product The water produced by a Schenker plant, produced from clean seawater has a purity of between 350 & 450 parts per million Totally dissolved solids (TDS/PPM), but the potability may not be guaranteed as bacterium may be present in the watermaker, caused by non-observance of shutdown and cleaning procedures.
Functioning principles The Schenker watermakers, as alternative to the high-pressure pumps of traditional systems, utilizes the ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM patented device, which amplifies the pressure of common low-pressure pumps, and recoup all the hydraulic energy back from the membranes, allowing a high energy efficiency.
High pressure switch • Pump box • Accumulator PUMP GROUP AND FILTER 12-24 V DC FIG. 3-6 5 micron cartridge filter High pressure switch Diaphragm pump Accumulator Pump box Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
3.8.2 Watermaker group WATERMAKER GROUP FIG. 3-7 Manometer Fresh water production hose Reverse osmosis membrane Positioner knob WATERMAKER GROUP (BACK VIEW) FIG. 3-8 Reset valve Signal pressure switch Depressurization valve Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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The device has to be pre-charged with air through the specific valve. The air pressure precharge is about 4 Bar. The pressure dimmer is charged in factory at the right pressure. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Mesh filter: The machine is equipped with a strainer to protect the pump from macro sediments. It is placed between the seacock and pre-pump. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Once individuate the correct installation solution, it is recommended to first make a schematic draft of the hydraulic and electric connection, and attach them to the present manual for future needs as first reference. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
For a correct installation of the watermaker it is necessary to arrange the following water intake and discharge out of the board: • Seawater intake. • Fresh water intake for washing. • Brine discharge. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
• No air is collected in the filter INSTALLATION NOTES The filter has to be connected next to the through-hull fittings, and must be easily accessible for inspection. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
It is possible to use offtakes from existing water discharge apparatuses, provided that: • (alternatively) It is not the engine cooling water drain or apparatuses that drain out water with elevated pressure. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
– 5 m. filter – watermaker inlet connections . For this section is necessary to use a good quality PN 10 min. reinforced hose. An inadequate hose could burst, jeopardizing seriously the safety of the vessel. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
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The pump has to be placed as close as possible to the seawater intake and as low as possible respect to the seawater level; furthermore, it is recommended to avoid long and convoluted path of the connection hoses. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Another option is to Tee into the tank air vent hose. This is only possible if the breather hose section is more than 16 mm. dia. There are no particular limits on the connection length. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
It is possible to adapt the panel to a longer distance by adding a one more cable in series to the one provided. REMOTE CONTROL PANEL FIG. 4-3 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Remote panel 2,5 mm2 Pump box Remote panel 2,5 mm2 Remote panel electrovalve (on the AC filter) 2,5 mm2 Remote panel electrovalve (on the AC filter) 2,5 mm2 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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4 – MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION COD. 30S12/24.B.2018 WIRING LOGIC SCHEME12-24 VDC FIG. 4-4 REMOTE PANEL WIRING 12-24 VDC FIG. 4-5 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
4. Be sure the reset valve is closed (lever orthogonal to the body valve) and the positioner completely unscrewed. 5. Be sure the fresh water pressurizing pump of the vessel is on. 6. Be sure the grey valve on the active carbon filter is opened. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
3. Switch on both selectors PUMP and FLUSHING. 4. After about 1 minute switch off the selector FLUSHING (leaving on the selector PUMP). Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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7. After about 1 minute switch off both selectors PUMP and FLUSHING at once. After completed the procedure the system is ready to start normally. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
If during normal running operation the system detects an irregular condition (high pressure, etc…) the system switches off automatically. Before make the watermaker run again, be sure to individuate the cause of the anomaly and solve the issue. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
5. Unscrew the positioner knob counterclockwise up to the original position, until when it is blocked back. 6. Close the reset valve (lever in vertical position). Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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5 – FUNCTIONING AND USE COD. 30S12/24.B.2018 7. Restart the system 8. After some seconds close the depressurization valve. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
2- 3 minutes the depressurization valve. Unscrew the filter housing cup counter clockwise by using the specific key provided Replace the active Once per year carbon fiber filter Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
It is necessary to perform the shutdown procedure if the membranes result dirty. If cleaning also results insufficient it could be necessary to perform an alkaline washing using the chemical product SCHENKER CLEANING 2 (SC2). It is recommended to contact a Schenker certified service center.
3. A bottle of powder SCHENKER CLEANING 1 (SC1). The solution must be prepared following the instruction indicated on the product label, and using chlorine free water (water produced by the system can be an option).
Hoses under the free water surface 3. Check they are well dipped in the solution and don't inhale air. 4. Open the depressurization valve (turn counter clockwise). Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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It is necessary to perform the first start-up procedure when restarting the plant after a shutdown procedure, in order to purge the air and drain out board the chemicals in the systems. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
Before proceeding with any kid of service it is strongly recommended to read carefully the instruction contained in this manual. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Reverse osmosis membranes have an average lifetime of about 7 years If correctly maintained. It is anyway recommended to check the efficiency of the membranes after 5 years of functioning and verify the needed of a replacement. Please, refer to a certified Schenker service center for this operation. 6.8 Adjustments...
(> 9 Bar) Clogged membranes Perform washing procedure Cold inlet water Contact a customer service Loss in the system Loose fittings Tighten fittings ERS leaks Contact a customer service Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Spare part name Code COUPLE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE SM 30/60/80 END CUP VESSEL 2,5” SINGLE CONNECTION EV2,5 END CUP VESSEL 2,5” DOUBLE CONNECTION EV2,5-2 M16B MANOMETERS 0-16 EV2,5 M16B EV2,5-2 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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