..........................23 4.5 E LECTRIC CONNECTIONS ..........................26 4.5.1 R EMOTE CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION ....................26 4.5.2 E (ZEN 150 12/24V DC) ..............26 LECTRIC CONNECTIONS WIRES 5. FUNCTIONING AND USE ..........................28 5.1 C OMMAND DESCRIPTION ..........................28 5.1.1 A LARMS DESCRIPTION ..........................
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................41 7.1 T ROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..........................41 8. SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS ......................... 42 8.1 S HORT TERM CRUISING ........................... 42 8.2 L ONG TERM CRUISING ............................. 42 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.
36-month warranty, as long as the watermaker is given a proper maintenance by a specialized Schenker technician. The warranty covers faults due to defected materials and parts. It is limited to the replacement or repair of faulty parts. The charge for the disconnecting and reinstalling on the vessel, as well as the transport from or to our Service Point (or our factory) shall be at the customers own expenses.
According to removal and disposal, it should be highlighted that the construction materials of the machine are not dangerous for the environment and consist essentially of: Stainless Steel; Plastic; Carbon fibre; Motors, cables and consumable electrical materials; Rubber and polyurethane seals. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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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. Dimensions and weight are indicated in the following table. MATERIALS HANDLING fig. 3-1 Model L cm. W cm. H cm. Weight Kg. Zen 150 Packaging dimensions and weight tab.3-1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
3.3 Packaging 3.3.1 Packaging contents PACKAGING (picture for purely information) FIG. 3-2 ZEN 150 Watermaker Pump group Active carbon filter with electrovalve 5 microns filter with accumulator Mesh filter...
Do not store the unit under temperature below 5°C and above 45 °C DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING (picture for purely information) FIG. 3-3 3.5 Technical data WATERMAKER WATERMAKER DIMENSIONS FIG. 3-4 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
(electric safety requirements) 3.6 Features of the product The fresh water produced by a Schenker watermaker, obtained by clean seawater, has a high purity. Despite this, the potability may not be guaranteed: bacterium caused by non-observance of shutdown and cleaning procedures may be present in the watermaker.
Functioning principles The Schenker watermakers, as an alternative to the high-pressure pumps of traditional systems, use the ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM patented device, which amplifies the pressure of common low-pressure pumps, and recover all the hydraulic energy back from the membranes, allowing a high energy efficiency.
The device has to be pre-charged with air through the Schrader valve. The pressure is about 6 Bar. The accumulator is preloaded in factory to the correct pressure. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
WATERMAKER GROUP (SIDE VIEW W/O COVER) FIG. 3-7 Watermaker outlet/discharge Watermaker inlet Reverse osmosis membranes Fresh water production WATERMAKER GROUP (FRONT VIEW W/O COVER) FIG. 3-8 Reset valve Manometer Depressurization valve Positioner knob Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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(lever perpendicular to the valve). This valve has the function of allowing the resetting of the ERS in case of a system block. It must be opened before screwing in the valve positioner. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
It stops leaking of fresh water from the seacock while the washing procedure starts. Mesh filter. The machine is equipped with a strainer to protect the pump from macro sediments. This is placed between the seacock and the pump. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Once an installation plan has been made, it is recommended to make a schematic drawing of the hydraulic and electric connections and attach them to the manual for future reference. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
L-brackets but it must rest on a flat surface at all times. Otherwise a shelf is necessary as base to support the weight of the watermaker. VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL FIXING FIG. 4-1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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4 – INSTALLATION COD: 150Z24.B.2021 MOUNTING PROCEDURE FIG. 4-2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS FIG. 4-3 For a complete installation, antivibration rubber stickers are provided. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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This can be done by making use of the fittings provided. HORIZONTAL FIXING FIG. 4-5 3/8” Nipple 3/8” male to 1/8” female reducer 3/8” 90°-Degree Elbow Manometer Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
In case of powerboats with a cruising speed above 15 knot it is advised to make a small hole (8 mm. diameter) on the back of the shape, in order to reduce dynamic prevalence during navigation. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
It is possible to use a tee fitting on existing discharge hoses (ie: tap discharges) provided that there are no returns of dirty water back to the watermaker. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
“Armorvin” type hose Brine discharge Plumb to pressure side of boat fresh water system Reinforced hose PN16 min int. dia. 20 mm. HYDRAULIC CONNECTION AND PIPES FIG. 4-7 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Low pressure connections – ¼’’ fittings, Small plastic blue • max 3 bar pipe 6x8mm provided within Watermaker - fresh water tank the scope of supply Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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It is possible, in case of metal tanks, to make a ¼” threaded hole to connect the supplied male connector. Another option is to Tee into the tank air vent hose.There are no particular limits on the connection length. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
4-9 4.5.2 Electric connections: wires (ZEN 150 24V DC) The electric connectors are positioned inside the small electric box connected to the computer box. The power supply, coming from the service batteries, needs to be connected to the terminals – and + . The connection to the vessel panel needs to be performed downstream the voltmeter and the ammeter of the vessel panelboard.
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IN RED: CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE DURING THE INSTALLATION Electrovalve (EV) Pump negative Pressure transducer Battery positive Connection to remote panel Battery negative Pump microswitch EV microswitch Pump positive Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
The first start-up procedure is necessary to start a new system, after a filter replacement or a chemical washing. The start-up procedure is mainly aimed to purge the air in the system and into the hoses. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
4. After 2-3 minutes, close the depressurization valve. The system starts going under pressure and the fresh water production begins. Check the working pressure of the unit is correct (6,5 – 7,5 bar). Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
1. Push ON/OFF to start the watermaker. 2. Push FLUSHING to flush and stop the watermaker. The watermaker will activate a flushing cycle then it will stop after 1 minute Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
In this case the system has to be manually restarted. Although this circumstance might be very unusual, it does not damage the system, but it is necessary to reset the valve with the following simple procedure: Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Normally 18 complete turns at least are needed. 4. Unscrew the positioner knob back to its original position, until it can be turned no more. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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5 – FUNCTIONING AND USE COD: 150Z24.B.2021 5. Close the reset valve (lever in vertical position). 6. Close the depressurization valve (screw the valve). 7. Restart the system. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
2-3 minutes the depressurization valve. Unscrew the filter housing counter clockwise by using the specific key provided Replace the active carbon Once per year fibre filter Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
The purpose of the shutdown is to flush the system. This might be useful in order to prevent the system from the creation of organic and inorganic sediments, as well as inhibit the growth of bacteria that could reduce the reverse osmosis membranes efficiency. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
3. A bottle of powder SCHENKER CLEANING 1 (SC1). The solution must be prepared following the instruction indicated on the bottle label, and using unchlorinated water ( for instance water produced by the system can be an option).
Pipes under the free water surface 3. Check they are well submerged in the solution and don't suck air. Open the depressurization valve. 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 chemicals in the systems. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
HYDRAULIC SCHEME FOR hoses. WINTERIZING PROCEDURE FIG. 6-2 ATTENTION Before proceeding with any kind of service, it is strongly recommended to read carefully the instructions contained in this manual. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
The accumulator is factory loaded at a pressure of about 6 bar. The charge level must be periodically checked in order to guarantee a correct functioning to the watermaker. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Purge air opening for a while the pressure valve Low production / high pressure Clogged filters Replace filters (> 10 Bar) Clogged membranes Perform washing with SC1 Cold seawater Normal condition Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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