Pre-Installation Notes; Precautions; Special Considerations - Sea Recovery SRC Aqua Matic 450-1 Owner's Manual

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PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES

3.1

PRECAUTIONS

STORAGE PRIOR TO UNCRATING
1. Adhere to crate markings:
•
DO NOT store in direct sunlight;
•
DO NOT store above 120º F (50º C);
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DO NOT freeze;
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DO NOT store longer than 4 months without
flushing with storage chemical;
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STORE ONLY on base with ARROWS UP.
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KEEP THE R.O. MEMBRANE ELEMENT WET
AT ALL TIMES.
2. Refer to Section 3.10 for further cautions of the
R.O. Membrane Element.
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE ELEMENT SUSCEPTIBILITY
TO CHEMICAL ATTACK
CAUTION:
Do Not expose the Sea
Recovery System to intake Feed Water
from any chemical, not approved in
writing by Sea Recovery or any of the
following chemicals:
Hydrogen peroxide
Chlorine dioxide
Bromine
chloramines
hypochlorite
Bromide
USE OF NON-AUTHORIZED OR MISUSE OF AUTHORIZED
CHEMICALS VOIDS SYSTEM WARRANTY
Do not connect any water line to the System that may
contain any of the above chemicals. Example: Do not
connect the inlet of the System to the ship's potable
water system if the ships system contains chlorinated
or brominated water. These chemicals destroy the
copolymer components within the RO system. These
oxidants and others also damage the RO Membrane
Element. The Sea Recovery Optional Fresh Water Flush
Accessory removes chlorine and bromine from the ship's
potable water system.
chloramines-T
chlorine
phenolic disinfectants
N-chlorioisocyanurates
iodine
petroleum products
Aqua Matic Modular 450-1800
DO NOT PERFORM INSTALLATION UNLESS:
1. The System Feed Water Sea Cock Valve is closed.
2. The system main electrical disconnect switch is
switched "OFF", LOCKED, and TAGGED.
3. A Volt / Ohm Meter will be necessary.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD. The installation procedures
expose the installer to High Voltage
and electrical shock hazard. Only
attempt installation if you are a qualified
electrician and only if surrounding
conditions are safe.
QUALIFICATIONS
Technicians must have technical knowledge and ability in
the following fields:
a) Electrical, Electronic, Electric Motors and Circuits
b) Electromechanical and Mechanical Systems
c) Hydraulic and Liquid Pressure and Flow Systems
d) Piping and Plumbing Systems
e) Water Suction and Pressure Lines
f) Thru-Hull Fitting below and above water level
WARNING: Do not attempt Installation,
Commissioning, Troubleshooting, or
Repair if you are not proficient in the
above fields of expertise.
3.2

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
Do not over tighten PVC fittings. If threaded pipe fittings
leak after installation, remove the fitting, clean the
mating threads, apply 3 to 4 wraps of Teflon tape to the
male threads, apply liquid Teflon pipe sealer sparingly,
and thread the parts back together. PVC fittings should
only be hand tight without the use of a wrench.
The Sea Cock Valve, Inline Pressure Gauge, Sea Strainer,
Rinse Clean Inlet Valve, and Booster Pump should be
installed below water level. This will aid the Booster
Pump in priming.
Always allow hoses and tubes to enter and exit straight
from the connection for a minimum of one inch prior to a
bend. If stress is placed on the fitting due to a tight bend
the fitting will leak and may break.
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