3 – PRODUCT PRESENTATION
3.8 Composition of the machine
The machine is composed of the following parts:
1. PUMP GROUP
2. WATERMAKER GROUP
3.8.1 Pump group
This pump picks up sea water and sends it to the watermaker group, through the pre-filter.
The pump group is composed of the following components:
•
5 micron cartridge filter
•
Pressure transducer
•
Pump box
•
Accumulator
5 micron filter + accumulator
Pressure transducer
Pressure transducer. It Is hydraulically connected to the pump group. It stops the system if the pump pressure
exceeds 14 bar or if it doesn't reach 1,3 bar.
Pump box. Plastic Box with all the electric connections for the power supply of motor, motherboard, pressure
switches, remote panel and electrovalve.
Accumulator. This is a polypropylene air reservoir. Its function is to reduce and stabilize the pressure peaks
during the watermaker functioning. 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.
THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -
PUMP GROUP
FIG. 3-6
Pump head + motor
Pump box
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