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- Page 1 Aquifer 200 DC Operation Manual Katadyn Desalination, LLC Spectra Watermakers PH 415.526.2780 FX 415.526.2787 www.spectrawatermakers.com Revised 09.15.20 PT-SMN-AQ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Number Installation Getting Started ........................4 Introduction ........................5 Feed Water Path ......................... 6 Product Water Path ......................7 Setting Up the Aquifer ......................8 Electrical ..........................9 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing ................... 10 Normal Operation ...................... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts. The small installation parts are listed on the kit list. Warning! Spectra Watermakers will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction to the Aquifer 200 PPS Originally developed for ocean voyaging yachts, the Spectra Aquifer 200 Portable Watermaker is both a desalinator and a water purifier. It is capable of producing high quality, good tasting drinking water from virtually any feed water source including ocean, rivers, lakes, or brackish wells. -
Page 6: Feed Water Path
Aquifer 200 Feed Water Path Pressure Relief Valve Spectra Clark Pump & Membrane Assembly Product Water Outlet Brine Outlet Pressure Gauge 5 micron filter and housing Accumulator Feed Water Strainer and Screen Feed Pump Quick Disconnect... -
Page 7: Product Water Path
Product Water Path Product Outlet. Make sure that there is no restriction in the product line. The hose should be filling vessels or a tank through an air gap. Do not plumb this hose into the bottom of a tank, allow the water to fall into the top of the tank. -
Page 8: Setting Up The Aquifer
SETTING UP THE AQUIFER CHOOSING A SITE Your water source should be as free of suspended sand, silt, algae etc., as possible for longer prefilter life. If making water from a bay, lake, or stream choose a location as deep as possi- ble. -
Page 9: Electrical
Electrical The AC power supply accepts input voltages from 100- 300 Volts AC, 50/60Hz. Connector supplied is for US- style 110V AC. Other connectors may be attached to the input connector. The AC power supply charges the battery through the Solar Controller. To charge the battery or run the system on AC power just plug it into an outlet and turn on the main power switch. -
Page 10: New Systems Start Up And Testing
Aquifer New System Start-Up and Testing Warning! Your watermaker shipped from the factory with a non-toxic potable water system pre- servative. Damage may occur if this preservative is not flushed out and the membrane is pres- surized with preservative in it. DO NOT OPERATE the Aquifer system if the feed water could contain oil. -
Page 11: Normal Operation
Aquifer Operation Normal Operation From a Large Body of Water If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New Sys- tem Startup” procedure. 1. Any source of oil-free feed water not saltier than sea water may be used. Do not use wa- ter containing large amounts of heavy metals, such as mine tailing runoff. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses. Re- pair 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 ap- pears at the stainless steel fittings, clean them up promptly. - Page 13 Colloidal Metals and Metal Oxides are very difficult to remove. 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 membrane. Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane.
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Page 14: Short Term Storage Procedures
Short Term Storage Fresh Water Flush The purpose of the fresh water flush is to replace the sea water in the watermaker with fresh water whenever the system is not operating. The watermaker will last longer and operate better if it is always filled with fresh water between uses. If the watermaker is not used for more than five days it should be flushed again to ensure that the water inside stays fresh and oxygenated. -
Page 15: Introduction To Spectra Chemicals
Introduction to Spectra Chemicals We use four types of chemicals: SC-1, SC-2, SC-3, and propylene glycol antifreeze. SC-1 and propylene glycol are for system storage, while SC-2 and SC-3 are for membrane cleaning. Note: Never use any chemicals with the system pressurized! Always open the pressure relief valve 1/2 turn. -
Page 16: Long Term Storage
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. If the system is to be left unused for more than five days, perform the fol- lowing storage procedure. -
Page 17: Winterizing
Storage and Winterizing with Antifreeze The watermaker can be stored for up to one year in any climate using this procedure. 1. Put 3 gallons of chlorine-free fresh water into a bucket. Perform a fresh water flush as de- scribed in the normal operation section. Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty. 2. -
Page 18: Membrane Cleaning
Membrane Cleaning Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning, the SC-3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first, then the SC-2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound. If known bio-fouling is present, the SC-2 may be used first. Using hot water if possible, up to 120° (45C) is recommended, as it greatly enhances the ability of the cleaners to do their jobs. -
Page 19: Suggested Spares
Two basic cruise kits, one replacement feed pump head. Longer than 6 months Additional filters, Offshore Cruising Kit consisting of Clark Pump seals, O-rings, tools and membrane cleaning chemicals. One replacement strainer. Part Number Spectra Watermakers parts list: SC-1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT-CHEM-SC1 SC-2 CLEANER KIT-CHEM-SC2... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Feed pump runs but no pressure Feed pump air locked Open pressure relief valve, run until there are no bubbles in the line and then close valve Pressure relief valve open Close valve No lights on the switches Battery fuse blown Replace fuse Battery dead... -
Page 21: Poor Water Quality
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 22: Flow Test
Aquifer Flow Test The flow test is the most useful diagnostic test for system performance, and should be done before replacing or cleaning your membrane. Changes in production or water quality are nor- mally caused by something other than the membrane, unless the system has been left unused for a long time. - Page 23 Divert the brine discharge, and the product water, both into the bucket. Feed flow (brine discharge and product combined) is usually expressed in Gallons Per Minute or Liters Per Minute. For the simplest and most accurate measurement, divert exactly 5 gallons or 20 liters, record the time, and calculate GPM or LPM as follows: 60/time in seconds x quantity of water = GPM or LPM Example: It took 3 minutes (180 seconds) to collect 5 gallons of feed flow, so...
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Page 24: Service Bulletins
MISC-3 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE Your Spectra Watermakers is supplied with a pressure accumulator tank (PL-ACC-TK), which should be installed in the feed water line between the prefilters and the Clark Pump. The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark Pump. - Page 25 PF-3 PREFILTERS– ShurFlo An Aquifer system uses a single 5 micron filter to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation. A carbon filter may be used to prevent the entrance of chlo- rine during fresh water flushing. During normal operation, the feed water is filtered in two stages.
- Page 26 PF-2: CHARCOAL FILTERS The charcoal filter element (FT-FTC-CC) removes chlorine from the fresh water flush water supply. The RO membrane can only handle small amounts of chlorine without permanent damage. If the fresh water flush water contains chlorine, the membrane will be exposed to it for days and will produce high salinity water.
- Page 27 SF-1: SHURFLO PUMP WON’T RUN If the pump has power to it (the fan runs), but the pump won’t run, first check the pressure switch. The pressure switch (EL-FP-PS) is located on the wet end of the pump and has two red wires plugged into it.
- Page 28 SF-2: ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The Shurflo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch (EL-FP-PS). This is the small black unit on the end of the wetted end of the pump head (PL-PMP-SFPH) where the two red wires connect. If the pressure switch is not properly adjusted the pump may cut out each time the Clark pump cycles and the feed pressure spikes.
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Page 30: High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions
Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions The Aquifer 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 com- pression fitting is tightened, it compresses a ferrule onto the stainless tubing, fixing the ferrule permanently to the tube and holding the compression nut captive. -
Page 31: Parts Breakdown For Aquifer Systems
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 NIPPLE FM-PVB-PBE PL-NP-1/8N Rear View STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE STRAIGHT FITTING PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S 3/4”-16 Straight Thread O-RING SO-FT-STF Plate Bracket FM-PVB-PB... - Page 32 Part Numbers Complete Feed Pump 12Volt, EL-FP-12V, (24Volt) EL-FP-24V Pump Head Assembly W/Press. Switch PL-PMP-SFPH 3/8”NPT X 5/8” Hose Barb Elbow PL-HBE-3/8X5/8 Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL-FP-PS EL-BAT-AQB AQUIFER BATTERY EL-PS-24V240W67 FT-PV-ER AQUIFER AC POW- Pressure Vessel End Ring ER SUPPLY FT-PV-EP1 MEMBRANE END CAP...
- Page 33 Part Numbers FM-AQ-FBH FM-AQ-FBF FILTER BRACKET PL-BSH-3/4X1/2N FILTER BRACKET HINGED 3/4" X 1/2" HEX BUSHING FIXED REDUCER NYL FT-FTC-5 FT-FTH-10H HIGH 5 MICRON FILTER PRESSURE FILTER ELEMENT (INSIDE) HOUSING(BLACK) PL-SWF-1/2X1/2 1/2"NPT X 1/4" TUBE SWIVEL FITT ELL PL-NLT-1/2LP 1/2" LOW PRES- SURE TUBE PL-BSH-1/2X1/4N 1/8"...
- Page 34 HP-TB-VEB-B HP-TB-VB HP-TB-VEB-A HP-CYL-CCA HP-TB-BV HP-CB-10 1/2” SS Tube HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-R HP-CYL-EC Not used...
- Page 35 HD-CPS-5/16X3 SO-HPP-RV HP-TB-AR KIT-HP-10VSA HP-TB-BV SO-HPP-ARP HD-CPS-5/162.75 SO-HPP-SP, PS20 HP-TB-VSP,VSP20 HP-TB-SR SO-HPP-VB SO-HPP-VP SO-HPP-PLP...
- Page 36 Parts SO-HPP-PR10...
- Page 37 Parts PL-MTS-3/8X1/2B 3/8"NPT X 1/2"TUBE FIT- HP-CYL-SST TING ST. SS. HP-CYL-PT HP-CYL-CCA SO-HPP-ECCB End Cap HP-CYL-EC HP-CYL-R...
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