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- Page 1 Farallon 1800/2800 Installation and Operating Manual Spectra Watermakers Katadyn Desalination LLC. 2220 S. McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone: 415-526-2780 Fax: 415-526-2787 techsupport@spectrawatermakers.com www.spectrawatermakers.com MPC 5000 from S/N 3840...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Part 1 Page Number Installation Getting Started ............................5 Installation Basics ............................. 6 Component Placement ..........................7 Plumbing ..............................10 John Guest Fitting Assembly Procedure ....................15 Wiring ..............................16 MPC Tank Switch Wiring and operation ....................20 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation .................... - Page 4 Thank you for your purchase of a new Spectra Farallon system. When properly installed and maintained it will provide years of trouble free service. Please pay attention to the installation instructions and the system layout. Like any piece of mechanical equipment the system will require inspection and service from time to time.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in shipment. Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure you have received all of the components listed. Do not discard any packaging until you have found and identified all of the parts. -
Page 6: Installation Basics
Installation Basics Thruhull Not Included. Read the directions! Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs. Use heavy gauge wire. Boost Pump must be installed below waterline. Install Spectra-Pearson Pump as low and as close to the boost ... -
Page 7: Component Placement
Component Placement Remote Control Panel The remote control panel can be mounted anywhere that’s dry and convenient. Cut a 4-9/16” (116 mm) wide by 2-7/8” (73mm) high opening for the panel. Locate in an area that is easily visible and easy to manipulate the buttons. - Page 8 Pre-filters The Pre-filters are located between the boost pump and the High Pressure Module. They house the 20 and 5 micron filters. They should be mounted vertically so that water doesn’t pour out of the filter bowls during filter changes. Allow 2” below the filter housings for removal.
- Page 9 Spectra-Pearson Pump Module The membrane maximum temperature specification is 120F. This module must be installed in an area that maintains a temperature below 120F (50C). A cool location is preferable. Make sure that the area around and under the pump does not have any water sensitive equipment. Water will be spilled during any repairs or if a leak occurs.
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Page 10: Plumbing
Raw Water Plumbing From the inlet thru hull through to the boost pump module use supplied clear 3/4” (19mm) spiral suction rated hose. The outlet of the Boost Pump is under pressure, use the supplied 3/4” (19mm) braided clear vinyl hose rated to 150 PSI (11 bar) from the outlet of the Boost Pump through to the high pressure pump inlet on the manifold. - Page 11 System Piping schematic Fresh Water out to tanks. Use supplied 1/2” black Parker tubing. Brine Service Module Air Purge Button Brine Discharge—Use 5/8” braided hose from the manifold through the Brine Discharge Service Valve and to the brine discharge thru-hull Use the 3/8”...
- Page 12 Note! When plumbing the Farallon High Pressure Module route the feed water so that the top and side covers may be opened without removing the hoses or tubing. Leave room on the left side for attaching tubing and accessing the pump, motor and diversion valve. Fresh Water Flush Inlet—In from the Fresh Water Flush Module...
- Page 13 Product Water tubing Product water tubing is 1/2” (9.5mm) Parker tubing. See the Parker tube fitting assembly diagram on pg 14. Product water goes from the membrane into the pump module manifold where it passes through the flow meter, the salinity probe and the diversion valve. If the salinity is good the diversion valve energizes and the product goes to the tank from the manifold product outlet.
- Page 14 Fresh Water Flush Run a feed line from the domestic cold water pressure system to the 1/2 hose barb on the fresh water flush assembly. This needs to be pressurized even when the boat is unattended for the fresh water flush system to function properly. The domestic fresh water pump must be able to deliver 2 gallons per minute (7.5lpm) at 25 PSI (1.5Bar).
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Page 15: John Guest Fitting Assembly Procedure
John Guest Super Speedfit Fittings... -
Page 16: Wiring
PROVIDE CIRCUIT PROTECTION AT THE SOURCE!! Inadequate wiring will cause a loss of system performance and could be a fire and/or shock hazard. Wire Sizing Farallon 1800 110V: Use a 15Amp breaker and 12 AWG wire for 10.5 Amperes. ... - Page 17 WIRING Make sure that the Control Box is mounted in cool dry place, well above bilge level and not subject to water spray. Connect the remote display cable to the open display jack on the side of the electrical box. Route the remote display control cable through the boat to the MPC remote display location.
- Page 18 MPC Remote Control Display Panels There are currently two types of display options available: Liquid Crystal Diode (LCD) display, which is dark lettering on a backlit background, or Vacuum Florescent Display (VFD), which are bright characters on a dark background. The VFD display brightness can be adjusted using the Programming Function detailed in Part 2 of this manual.
- Page 19 Connection of Optional Accessories Use of any external devices not approved by the factory may cause permanent damage to the controller and is not covered by the Spectra warranty. Accessory outputs are limited to 2 amps maximum load! Do not connect motors, pumps, etc to accessory outputs.
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Page 20: Mpc Tank Switch Wiring And Operation
Tank Switch Installation and Operation: There are two sets of terminals on the MPC-5000 PCB that can be used in four different configurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker, or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank(s) are full without the auto start feature. These terminals are on the green ten pin connector on the MPC board and are labeled “Float Switch 1”... -
Page 21: New Systems Start Up And Testing
New System Start-Up and Testing Use this procedure when starting a new watermaker for the first time, when the last known state of the system is unknown, or whenever the system contains Preservative or cleaning compounds. Test the machine after installation to ensure proper operation!! Avoid running the system if the vessel is in contaminated water, such as in a dirty harbor or canal, however, it is preferable to sacrifice a filter by running the system in turbid water rather than waiting to get offshore to discover a problem or deficiency in the installation. - Page 22 4. Press Auto Run Button to start the watermaker The system will go into a start mode and the Spectra-Pearson Pump will start shortly after. The system should prime within 60-90 seconds. Check the strainer and the brine discharge for water flow.
- Page 23 Product Flow Farallon 1800 Will produce 74 - 76 GPH (280-293LPH) Farallon 2800 Will produce 115 - 117 GPH (435 - 443LPH) NOTE: To toggle between US standard and Metric Units access the program mode as described in section 2 of this manual.
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Page 24: Dry Testing
Dry Testing With Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water testing may be accomplished with an artificial ocean. Purchase enough salt to make 5 gallons (20 liters) of salt water. Salt water is 32,000mg/L or 3% salt by weight. -
Page 25: Normal Start Up Using The Auto Run
Normal Start Up Using the Auto Run Button If the system contains preservative or cleaning chemicals follow the directions for New System Startup or membrane damage will occur! Press Auto Run button once and the system will prime and run for 1 hour. The display reads ... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Flush Cycle
Flush Cycle Adjustment Before shipping from the factory the Farallon watermaker flush cycle is adjusted to factory default settings. After initial start up, and annually thereafter, the flush cycle should be checked. The water going overboard at the end of the flush cycle should not taste salty (<1000ppm). -
Page 27: Automatic Store Cycle
Automatic Store Cycle Warning! Proper understanding of the Spectra flush system and the vessel’s fresh water system configuration is mandatory for extended Auto Store cycles. The flush cycles must not be allowed to drain all the fresh water from the vessel or damage to the vessel’s systems and the watermaker may occur. -
Page 28: Manual Operation
Manual Operation In the event of a component failure resulting in a shut down due to a false alarm, the failed component can be overridden using the Programming Function on the display. High Pressure, Service Prefilter, System Stalled (airlock), and Salinity Probe Failed can be defeated. If one safety shutdown is disabled, the other safety shutdowns will still be activated. -
Page 29: Long Term Storage Procedures
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. The auto fresh water flush system will greatly reduce biological growth but may not stop it completely in certain conditions. - Page 30 Storage Procedure Step 1: Push the “Auto Flush” button on the MPC-5000 display, when the first flush has been completed, press “Stop” to cancel the 5 day interval timer, then press “Auto Flush” again. Step 2: Install the 5/8” braided nylon service hose from the service kit on the three-way ...
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Page 31: Winterizing
Storage & Winterizing Warning! Use only potable water antifreeze (Propylene Glycol). That does not contain any Ethyl Alcohol. Do not use automotive antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol). Propylene Glycol is an effective biocide and antifreeze only at concentrations above 25%. Commercially available products range from 25 to 60 percent. They are usually labeled with a temperature rating. -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses. Repair any leaks you find as soon as practical. Some crystal formation around the Spectra-Pearson Pump blocks is normal. Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth. The Seawater Strainer The sea water strainer’s stainless steel element should be inspected, removed, and cleaned ... -
Page 33: Oil Changes
MAINTENANCE GEARCASE LUBE OIL Use only 5W-30 synthetic oil in Spectra-Pearson Pump crankcase. Do not overfill the crankcase with oil. Check oil condition and level frequently. The Oil should be replaced every 5000 hours or annually, whichever comes first. ™ The Spectra–... -
Page 34: Membrane Cleaning
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 membranes. Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane. Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning, the SC-3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first, then the SC-2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound. - Page 35 Note: Procedures are the same for the SC-2 and SC-3 cleaners Warning! The pressure relief valve on the Spectra-Pearson Pump must be open for this procedure or membrane damage may result. Maximum pressure 50 psi. A Spectra Cleaning Compound (SC-2 or SC-3) must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 container of compound to 3 gallons (12L) of unchlorinated water to have the proper solution.
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Page 36: Salinity Probe Calibration
Salinity Probe Calibration Salinity is a measurement of dissolved solids in liquid: these solids will conduct electricity to varying degrees. A special probe is used, with two electrical contacts in it, to determine the resistance to the flow of electricity in the liquid. The higher the resistance, the lower the PPM of dissolved solids. -
Page 37: Suggested Spares
Two basic cruise kits, One each replacement charcoal filter, Oil Change Kit, Salinity Probe. Longer than 6 months, Additional filters, membrane cleaning chemicals. One replacement strainer screen, O-ring for strainer screen, O-rings for filter housings, Salinity Probe, Oil Change Kit Part Number Spectra Watermakers parts list: SC-1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT-CHEM-SC1 SC-2 CLEANER KIT-CHEM-SC2... -
Page 38: Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation
Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY size –8 hydraulic hose, p/n PL-HS-1/2HP, for high pressure connections. Pay attention to the direction and flow path of the factory installed hoses before disassembly. Make sure that you reinstall the new hoses in the same manner. The high pressure fittings are typically pre-installed at the factory. - Page 39 Oil nipple threads and inside of hose with silicone oil or diluted soapy water. DO NOT OIL HOSE COVER...
- Page 40 High Pressure Compression Fittings The Spectra-Pearson Pump is equipped with compression fittings for reliability and easier service. These fittings are used to connect the raw water outlet on the plumbing manifold to the raw water inlet on the Spectra-Pearson Pump. Should these fittings need to be replaced or repaired, follow the instructions below to ensure leak-free service.
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Page 41: Troubleshooting Procedures, Service Bulletins
Spectra Watermakers Farallon Troubleshooting Procedures SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Spectra-Pearson Pump runs Manual override switches Turn off manual switch on constantly, will not turn off in “on” position control box Spectra-Pearson Pump - Intake blocked - Check thru-hull valve knocks and bangs loudly... - Page 42 Spectra Watermakers Farallon Troubleshooting Procedures Error Messages SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY “System stalled” - pressure relief valve open - Close pressure relief valve - intake thru-hull closed - Check thru-hull (“system stalled” may alarm - airlocked system - Check flow meter wiring at...
- Page 44 Farallon 1800 Settings Farallon 2800 Settings...
- Page 45 Float Switch Wiring...
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Page 46: Bulletins
Operation and Repair Bulletins The following documents are sections of our complete service bulletin set. These are available on our website Spectrawatermakers.com MB-2 MEMBRANE CARE Membrane life is affected by a large number of factors and is somewhat unpredictable. A big commercial plant running 24/7 will get 10 to 12 years out of a set of membranes. - Page 47 MB-5 MEMBRANE CLEANING WITH DETERGENT If the membrane has been fouled with oil it may be possible to save it by cleaning it with dish soap such as Joy. Don’t use anything that may contain bleach. You will need quite a lot of chlorine free fresh water.
- Page 48 MPC-5 PURGE MODE BYPASS Whenever the control power (12 or 24 volt DC) has been shut off the system will prompt you through the purge mode when it is turned back on. This is because the only time the MPC-5000 should be turned off is after the system has been pickled. Purge Mode prompts the operator to open the pressure relief and then runs seawater through the system for 20 minutes to clear away the chemicals.
- Page 49 OP-2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable by many gases including hydrogen sulfide, the gas that causes rotten eggs to smell the way they do. If there are bad odors in the feed water they will go through the membrane and the product water will be affected. Usually the source of the odor is from the decay of planktonic creatures trapped in the sea strainer and prefilters These tiny oxygen loving creatures soon suffocate and die inside the prefilter housings when the unit...
- Page 50 Most spectra watermakers are equipped with a fresh water flush module. This module includes a charcoal filter to remove any chlorine in the fresh water that might damage the membrane.
- Page 51 PF-4 PREFILTERS– Mk II SYSTEMS Four different filters are used on these Spectra Watermakers to make sure that no damaging foreign materials enter the system. There are 2 or 3 filters in the system to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation, and a 4th filter that prevents the entrance of chlorine during fresh water flushing.
- Page 52 PF-2 CHARCOAL FILTERS The function of the charcoal filter element is to remove any chlorine in the fresh water flush water supply. It also removes any particulate matter. The charcoal filter we use removes 99.7% of the chlorine. Beware when buying other charcoal filters. If they don’t specify the percentage of chlorine removed, don’t use them.
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