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THE LITTLE WONDER SERIES
FACTORY SHOWROOM AND SERVICE FACILITIES
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
2820 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
(800) 774-9292 / (619) 226-4195
Fax: (619) 226-4199
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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1540 N.W. 46
Street
Seattle, WA 98107
(888) 847-7472 / (206) 788-9595
Fax: (206) 788-9590
USER GUIDE &
REFERENCE MANUAL
Village Marine Tec.
Fresh Water from the Sea
Corporate Sales Office/Manufacturer
2000 W. 135th St., Gardena, CA 90249
(800) 421-4503 / (310) 516-9911 Fax: (310) 538-4038
http:
www.villagemarine.com
e-mail:
sales@villagemarine.com
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
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802 S.E. 17
Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(800) 625-8802 / (954) 523-4900
Fax: (954) 523-2920
PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
100 Seventh Street, Suite 102
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(888) 512-3167 / (757) 399-1350
Fax: (757) 399-1449
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
155 Blue Heron Blvd.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
(866) 881-4168 / (561)-844-3320
Fax: (561) 844-2276

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  • Page 1 THE LITTLE WONDER SERIES USER GUIDE & REFERENCE MANUAL Village Marine Tec. Fresh Water from the Sea Corporate Sales Office/Manufacturer 2000 W. 135th St., Gardena, CA 90249 (800) 421-4503 / (310) 516-9911 Fax: (310) 538-4038 http: www.villagemarine.com e-mail: sales@villagemarine.com FACTORY SHOWROOM AND SERVICE FACILITIES SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA FT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND HANDLING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ENVIROMENTAL REQUIREMENTS CONSUMABLES TEST EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ITTLE ONDER RAME TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER FRAME UNIT TO CONNECT PLUMBING TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL ITTLE ONDER RAME TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER FRAME 350 TO CONNECT PLUMBING TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL ITTLE...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FACTORS AFFECTING PERMEATE PRODUCTION TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTOR OPERATION ITTLE ONDER RAME TO START LITTLE WONDER FRAME UNIT TO SHUT DOWN UNIT ITTLE ONDER RAME TO START LITTLE WONDER FRAME 350 UNIT TO SHUT DOWN UNIT ITTLE ONDER ODULAR...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITTLE ONDER ODULAR TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 UNIT (NON-ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 UNIT (WITH -ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) (VIP) ITTLE ONDER ERTICAL NTEGRATED ACKAGE TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER VIP UNIT CHEMICAL CLEANING PROCEDURE CLEANING STEPS FOR CHEMICAL #1 AND #2 LONG TERM STORAGE / PRESERVATION PROCEDURE STEPS FOR PRESERVATION CHEMICAL #3...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 7 SYSTEM START UP LOG Village Marine Tec. Fresh Water from the Sea SYSTEM START UP LOG SYSTEM INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: PURCHASED FROM: INSTALLATION DATE: START UP PERFORMANCE READINGS: MEASURE AFTER 3 AND 24 HOURS OR PRESSURIZED TIME IN SIMILAR CONDITIONS...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Village Marine Tec’s (VMT ) the Little Wonder is a well-engineered reverse osmosis (RO) system, designed and built ™ for simple operations and maintenance for the cruising sailor, sport fisherman, and vessels where space is at a premium.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Handling

    INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND HANDLING The Little Wonder reverse osmosis unit is shipped pre-assembled. There are no special instructions towards unpacking and handling of the watermaker system. Inspect the RO unit to verify it was not damaged in transit. Also, please refer to Section 8.0: PLUMBING DIAGRAMS to verify all components for the watermaker are shipped prior to installation.

  • Page 11: Test Equipment

    INTRODUCTION Description LW 200/250/300/350/400 Chemical Cleaning Cartridge Kit #1, #2 85-0102 Preservative Cartridge Kit 2/box 85-0103 Filter, 5 micron, 10 sq-ft. 2/box 33-5010 Filter, Carbon, 10 sq-ft. 33-0311 Aqua Pro HP Pump Oil 1 qt 85-0050 Table 1.2 – VMT Approved Consumables TEST EQUIPMENT Table 1.3 lists the test equipment required for performance verification and maintenance of the RO unit.
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Village Marine Tec. recommends ALL Little Wonder models (as with all other VMT model RO units) be INSTALLED BELOW the vessel’s waterline, to ensure a flooded suction intake to the unit. NOTE: If the Little Wonder unit cannot mount below waterline, an additional low pressure boost pump may be required.

  • Page 14: Bto Connect Plumbing

    Figure 5: Carbon Filter with Freshwater Flush Valve – Isometric Views. NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends the Manual Freshwater Flush Assembly be installed BELOW waterline. The valve can be removed from the filter housing and relocated below waterline. Doing so, a hose can be plumbed to the filter housing from the valve, so that the valve is below waterline.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Step 3: Locate your RO unit’s dedicated feedwater intake through-hull that is BELOW waterline. Step 4: Connect a ½” inner diameter PVC hose, from the RO’s dedicated intake through-hull, to the sea strainer’s INLET. Step 5: Connect a shielded PVC hose ½” inner diameter from the sea strainer’s OUTLET, to one side of the three-way flush valve (a ½”...
  • Page 16 NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends running the sample line to a galley sink and installing a dedicated water spigot, free flowing, always open (i.e. a ‘cane shaped’ fixture as used in a manual galley pump). This allows easy sampling at a sink, a drain overboard and the capability to fill extra water bottles, while your Little Wonder produces water for all purposes.

  • Page 17: Cto Connect The Electrical

    INSTALLATION Figure 10: Connecting the Carbon Filter Outlet to the Separated Freshwater Flush Valve 2.1c TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE WITH THE RO UNIT PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE RO POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS HANDLING THE UNIT.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 19: Ato Install Little Wonder Frame

    TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER FRAME 350 Step 1: Village Marine Tec. recommends installing the RO unit in a dry sheltered location at or aft of midship, with drainage underneath (to draw off standing water when performing routine maintenance or service).

  • Page 20: Bto Connect Plumbing

    Figure 16: Carbon Filter with Freshwater Flush Valve – Isometric Views. NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends the Manual Freshwater Flush assembly be installed BELOW waterline. The valve can be removed from the filter housing and relocated below waterline. Doing so, a hose can be plumbed to the filter housing from the valve, so that the valve is below waterline.
  • Page 21 INSTALLATION Step 3: Locate your RO unit’s dedicated feedwater intake through-hull that is BELOW waterline. Step 4: Connect a ¾” inner diameter PVC hose, from the RO’s dedicated intake through-hull, to the sea strainer’s INLET. Step 5: Connect a PVC hose ¾” inner diameter from the sea strainer’s OUTLET, to one side of the three-way flush valve (a ½”...
  • Page 22 The product water hose line must go into the top of the product tank to prevent any possible backflow. Village Marine Tec. recommends teeing into the tank vent or fill line. If a fitting connection cannot be made to the top of the Freshwater Tank, Tee into the Deck Water Fill.

  • Page 23: To Connect The Electrical

    INSTALLATION Figure 21: Connecting the Carbon Filter Outlet to the Separated Freshwater Flush Valve. 2.2c TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE WITH THE RO UNIT PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE RO POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS HANDLING THE UNIT.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 25: Ato Install Little Wonder Modular Unit

    TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER MODULAR UNIT Step 1: Village Marine Tec. recommends installing the RO unit in a dry sheltered location at or aft of midship, with drainage underneath (to draw off standing water when performing routine maintenance or service).

  • Page 26: Bto Connect Plumbing

    Figure 25: Carbon Filter with Freshwater Flush Valve – Isometric Views. NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends the Manual Freshwater Flush Assembly be installed BELOW waterline. The valve can be removed from the filter housing and relocated below waterline. Doing so, a hose can be plumbed to the filter housing from the valve, so that the valve is below waterline.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION Step 6: Connect a ½” hose from the center of the ½” gray flush valve to the ½” tee of the Low Pressure Boost Pump. Refer to Figure 26. Figure 26: Freshwater Flush Connection to Tee and Low Pressure Boost Pump. BRINE DISCHARGE Step 1: Locate a convenient spot in the boat to install an overboard discharge through-hull with an ½”...
  • Page 28 The product water hose line off of the sample valve must go into the top of the product tank to prevent any possible backflow. Village Marine Tec. recommends teeing into the tank vent or fill line. If a fitting connection cannot be made to the top of the Freshwater Tank, Tee into the Deck Water Fill.

  • Page 29: Cto Connect The Electrical

    INSTALLATION 2.3c TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE WITH THE RO UNIT PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE RO POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS HANDLING THE UNIT. NOTE: Adhere to all electrical codes and regulations governing the installation and wiring of electrical equipment.
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 31: Ato Install Little Wonder Modular

    TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 Step 1: Village Marine Tec. recommends installing the RO unit in a dry sheltered location at or aft of midship, with drainage underneath (to draw off standing water when performing routine maintenance or service).

  • Page 32: Bto Connect Plumbing

    Figure 35: Carbon Filter with Three-Way Freshwater Flush Valve. NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends the Manual Freshwater Flush Assembly be installed BELOW waterline. The valve can be removed from the filter housing and relocated below waterline. Doing so, a hose can be plumbed to the filter housing from the valve, so that the valve is below waterline.
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION Figure 36: Connection Between Freshwater Flush and Low Pressure Boost Pump. BRINE DISCHARGE Step 1: Locate a convenient spot in the boat to install an overboard through-hull (½” inner diameter). Discharge line is required to be ABOVE waterline. Refer to Figure 32. Step 2: Connect a PVC hose (½”...
  • Page 34 NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends running the sample line to a galley sink and installing a dedicated water spigot, free flowing, always open (i.e. a ‘cane shaped’ fixture as used in a manual galley pump). This allows easy sampling at a sink, a drain overboard and the capability to fill extra water bottles, while your Little Wonder produces water for all purposes.

  • Page 35: To Connect The Electrical

    INSTALLATION Figure 41: Connecting the Carbon Filter Outlet to the Separated Freshwater Flush Valve. 2.4c TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE WITH THE RO UNIT PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE RO POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS HANDLING THE UNIT.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 37: Ato Install Little Wonder Vip Unit

    TO INSTALL LITTLE WONDER VIP UNIT Step 1: Village Marine Tec. recommends installing the RO unit in a dry sheltered location at or aft of midship, with drainage underneath (to draw off standing water when performing routine maintenance or service).

  • Page 38: Bto Connect Plumbing

    2.5b TO CONNECT PLUMBING Step 1: Refer to PAGE 81 for the EXPANDED detailed VIP plumbing diagram. Village Marine Tec. Freshwater From the Sea Figure 45: Little Wonder VIP Plumbing Diagram. Step 2: Refer to Figure 46 for the Little Wonder VIP manifold port identification.
  • Page 39 Connect a ¼” inner diameter PVC hose (or potable water hose) from the product port (Refer to Figure 46) on the manifold to the top of the ship’s Freshwater Tank. The product water must go into the top of the tank. Village Marine Tec. recommends teeing into the tank vent or fill line.
  • Page 40 Leave enough hose length to RUN the hose to a sink or bilge or overboard, to sample the water. NOTE: Village Marine Tec. recommends running the sample line to a galley sink and installing a dedicated water spigot, free flowing, always open (i.e. a ‘cane shaped’ fixture as used in a manual galley pump).

  • Page 41: Cto Connect The Electrical

    INSTALLATION Figure 50: Connecting the Carbon Filter Outlet to the Separated Freshwater Flush Valve. 2.5c TO CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FOR USE WITH THE RO UNIT PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE RO POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS HANDLING THE UNIT.
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 43: General Theory Of Operation

    GENERAL THEORY GENERAL THEORY OF OPERATION REVERSE OSMOSIS THEORY Reverse osmosis, like many other practical scientific methods, developed from processes first observed in nature. Osmosis is a naturally occurring phenomenon in which a semi-permeable membrane separates a pure and a concentrated solution (a semi-permeable membrane is defined as one that preferentially passes a particular substance).

  • Page 44: Product Water Quality Standards

    GENERAL THEORY pressure on the unit above the recommended range) results in greatly increased membrane fouling rates and a significant decrease in the operational life of the membranes. It should be noted that no system is capable of removing all 100% of the dissolved solids from seawater.

  • Page 45: Atemperature Correction Factor

    GENERAL THEORY 3.4a TEMPERATURE CORRECTION FACTOR As previously described, the output capacity of any RO unit is highly dependent on feedwater temperature. In order to quantify this relationship, operational data has been utilized to develop Temperature Correction Factors (TCF). The TCF (which is compensated to 25°C/77°F) is used to determine what part of any change in system output flow is due to variations in feedwater temperature alone.
  • Page 46 GENERAL THEORY v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 47: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION 4.1a TO START LITTLE WONDER FRAME UNIT Figure 51: Little Wonder FRAME Instrument Details. Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: On the sample valve, turn the valve to SAMPLE position to direct the flow of water to the sample line. Step 3: Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION.

  • Page 48: Bto Shut Down Unit

    OPERATION RO high pressure production should NEVER EXCEED 950 psi, doing so risks damage to RO unit, VOIDING factory warranty and may also risk personal injury. NOTE: At initial start-up of RO unit, keep the product water diverted from water storage tank. IF the unit is filled with preservative storage solution, water must be kept running AT LEAST 30 MINUTES to clear preservative solution from system.

  • Page 49: Ato Start Little Wonder Frame 350 Unit

    OPERATION 4.2a TO START LITTLE WONDER FRAME 350 UNIT Figure 52: Little Wonder FRAME 350 Instrument Detail. Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION. This procedure releases the high pressure air trapped within the system.

  • Page 50: Bto Shut Down Unit

    OPERATION 4.2b TO SHUT DOWN UNIT Step 1: When RO unit is running, turn High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION. This will release the high pressure in the system. Step 2: Press the HP PUMP pushbutton located on the Master Control Center panel of the electronic instrument panel, to stop the High Pressure Pump.

  • Page 51: Ato Start Little Wonder Modular Unit

    OPERATION 4.3a TO START LITTLE WONDER MODULAR UNIT Figure 53: Little Wonder MODULAR Instrument Detail. Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: On the sample valve, turn the valve to SAMPLE position to direct the flow of water to the sample line. Step 3: MODULAR UNITS (PRODUCED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2003): Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION.

  • Page 52: Bto Shut Down Unit

    OPERATION Step 9: Observe the system pressure on the High Pressure Gauge. During RO production, the indicated pressure should be at 800 psi. If the pressure reading is not at 800 psi, adjust the nut on top of the back pressure regulator valve using a wrench until the reading reaches 800 psi.

  • Page 53: To Start Unit Little Wonder Modular 350 (Non-Electronics Package)

    OPERATION 4.4a TO START UNIT LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 (NON-ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) Figure 54: Little Wonder MODULAR 350 NON ELECTRONICS Instrument Detail. Step 1: Verify all power switches and sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: On the sample valve, turn the valve to SAMPLE position to direct the flow of water to the sample line. Step 3: Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION.

  • Page 54: To Shut Down Unit (Non-Electronics Package)

    OPERATION 4.4b TO SHUT DOWN UNIT (NON-ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) Step 1: Turn High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION, when RO unit is running. This will gradually release the high pressure and air remaining in the system. Step 2: Turn switch located on control box panel to OFF position.

  • Page 55: To Start Unit Little Wonder Modular 350 (With Electronics Package)

    OPERATION 4.4c TO START UNIT LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 (WITH ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) Figure 55: Little Wonder MODULAR 350 WITH ELECTRONICS - Instrument Detail. Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: On the sample valve, turn the valve to SAMPLE position to direct the flow of water to the sample line. Step 3: Turn High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION.

  • Page 56: To Shut Down Unit (With Electronics Package)

    OPERATION Step 11: Check the RO unit for water leakage periodically at the initial start-up. Observe Product Flow meter. Record the product flow after 48 hours of operation (use the sample log sheet provided in Figure 5.2). 4.4d TO SHUT DOWN UNIT (WITH ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) Step 1: As the RO unit operates, turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION, when RO unit is running.

  • Page 57: Ato Start Little Wonder Vip Unit

    OPERATION 4.5a TO START LITTLE WONDER VIP UNIT Figure 56: Little Wonder VIP Instrument Detail Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are in the OFF position. Step 2: Verify seawater intake is open at the through-hull. Step 3: On the sample valve, turn the valve to SAMPLE position to direct the flow of water to the sample line.

  • Page 58: Bto Shut Down Unit

    OPERATION Step 11: Check the RO unit for water leakage periodically at the initial start-up. Observe Product Flow meter. Record the product flow after 48 hours of operation (use the sample log sheet provided in Figure 5.2) 4.5b TO SHUT DOWN UNIT Step 1: As the RO unit operates, turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve (Black Valve) to CLEANING POSITION.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The service life of most of the system equipment is directly related to the raw water inlet conditions. Improper maintenance will also significantly reduce the life expectancy of the major unit components (such as the membranes, filters and pumps) as well as the reliability of the unit as a whole. Under normal conditions, and with proper maintenance, a reverse osmosis membrane (which is the major consumable item) should have an effective service life somewhere between 4 and 6 years.

  • Page 60: To Flush Little Wonder Frame Unit

    MAINTENANCE TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER FRAME UNIT Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are turned OFF. Step 2: Turn ON your water pressure and watermaker breakers on the main electrical panel. Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve to CLEANING (ensuring zero pressure in system). Verify gray Cleaning Valve is positioned to NORMAL/REVERSE OSMOSIS position.

  • Page 61: To Flush Little Wonder Frame 350 Unit

    MAINTENANCE TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER FRAME 350 UNIT Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are turned OFF. Step 2: Turn ON your water pressure and watermaker breakers on main electrical panel. Turn High Pressure Bypass Valve to CLEANING (ensuring zero pressure in system). Verify gray Cleaning Valve is positioned to NORMAL/REVERSE OSMOSIS position.

  • Page 62: To Flush Little Wonder Modular Unit

    MAINTENANCE TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER MODULAR UNIT Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are turned OFF. Step 2: Turn ON your water pressure and watermaker breakers on the main electrical panel. Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve to CLEANING (ensuring zero pressure in system). Verify gray Cleaning Valve is positioned to NORMAL/REVERSE OSMOSIS position.

  • Page 63: To Flush Little Wonder Modular 350 Unit (Non-Electronics Package)

    MAINTENANCE 5.4a TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER MODULAR 350 UNIT (NON-ELECTRONICS PACKAGE) Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are turned OFF. Step 2: Turn ON your water pressure and watermaker breakers on main electrical panel. Turn High Pressure Bypass Valve to CLEANING (ensuring zero pressure in system).

  • Page 64: To Flush Little Wonder Vip Unit

    MAINTENANCE TO FLUSH LITTLE WONDER VIP UNIT Step 1: Verify all power switches and power sources are turned OFF. Step 2: Turn ON your water pressure and watermaker breakers on the main electrical panel. Turn the High Pressure Bypass Valve to CLEANING (ensuring zero pressure in system). Verify gray Cleaning Valve is positioned to NORMAL/REVERSE OSMOSIS position.

  • Page 65: Chemical Cleaning Procedure

    MANUAL WILL VOID THE RO UNIT WARRANTY. NON-IONIC SURFACTANTS USED FOR MEMBRANE CLEANING OR ANY OTHER CHEMICALS NOT APPROVED IN WRITING BY VILLAGE MARINE TEC., WILL VOID THE RO UNIT WARRANTY. CLEANING CHEMICAL #1 IS AN ALKALINE DETERGENT. SEE WARNING LABEL ON SIDE OF PACKAGE AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL.

  • Page 66: Cleaning Steps For Chemical #1 And #2

    MAINTENANCE 5.7a CLEANING STEPS FOR CHEMICAL #1 AND #2 Single Use Cleaning Cartridges Powder Form Step 1. Step 1. Prior to cleaning the RO, perform a freshwater Prior to cleaning the RO, perform a freshwater flush to the system. (REFER SECTION 5.1) flush to the system.

  • Page 67: Long Term Storage / Preservation Procedure

    MAINTENANCE 5.7b LONG TERM STORAGE / PRESERVATION PROCEDURE During periods when the RO unit is to be shut down for an extended period of time (NOT TO EXCEED MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS*), it is necessary to circulate a preservative solution through the membrane to prevent the growth of biological organisms.

  • Page 68: Steps For Preservation Chemical #3

    MAINTENANCE STEPS FOR PRESERVATION CHEMICAL #3 Single Use Cleaning Cartridges Powder Form Prior to preserving the RO, complete a Step 1. Step 1. Prior to preserving the RO, complete a freshwater freshwater flush to the system. (REFER TO flush to the system. (REFER TO SECTION 5.1) SECTION 5.1) Step 2.

  • Page 69: Oil Change Procedure

    MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE An oil change is recommended after the first 50 hours, then change the oil at 500-hour intervals OR annually. Change oil any time moisture is detected or if oil is cloudy. For additional information on your pump, see manufacturer’s literature in back of this manual.
  • Page 70 MAINTENANCE HP Pump Inlet Total RO Array Product Flow Brine Flow Prod water Water Date Pressure Hours Pressure TDS, ppm Temp, °C (AC UNITS) Figure 5.2: Sample Operational Log v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 71: Membrane Replacement

    MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT PRESSURE VESSEL DISASSEMBLY Step 1: Disconnect plumbing from pressure vessel for disassembly. Step 2: Remove the six fasteners and cap ring holding each end plug with an allen wrench. Place a mark on each end plug to be removed, place a corresponding mark on each end collar. This will ensure proper orientation during assembly.

  • Page 72: Pressure Vessel Assembly

    MEMBRANE REPLACEMENT MEMBRANE IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE, USE A LENGTH 2” DIAMETER PLASTIC PIPE (PVC) TO APPLY PRESSURE ON THE PROTECTED END OF THE MEMBRANE. PRESSURE VESSEL ASSEMBLY Step 1: Replace O-Rings if there is visible damage. Inspect all O-Rings; product O-Rings, end plug O-Rings, and Brine seal.

  • Page 73: System/Equipment Drawings And Diagrams

    DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS v. JULY 2004...
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  • Page 83: Plumbing Diagrams

    PLUMBING DIAGRAMS PLUMBING DIAGRAMS v. JULY 2004...
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  • Page 91: Parts Reference

    PARTS REFERENCE PARTS REFERENCE v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 92 PARTS REFERENCE Little Wonder Frame - Main Parts Reference Village Marine Tec. Freshwater From the Sea v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 93 PARTS REFERENCE v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 94 PARTS REFERENCE Little Wonder VIP - Main Parts Reference Village Marine Tec. Freshwater From the Sea v. JULY 2004...

  • Page 95: Manufacturer's Literature

    MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE 10.0 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 96 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE v. JULY 2004...
  • Page 97 Rev. A 2/99 1 PLUNGER PUMP SERVICE MANUAL CAUTION: This is a positive displacement pump; therefore, a properly designed pressure RELIEF OR SAFETY VALVE MUST BE INSTALLED in the discharge piping. Failure to install such a relief mechanism could result in personal injury or damage to the pump or system.
  • Page 98 A reliable Pressure Gauge should be installed near the discharge outlet of the manifold. This is extremely important for adjusting pressure-regulating devices; and when appropriate, for proper sizing of the nozzle or restricting orifice. The pump is rated for a maximum pressure; this is the pressure at the discharge manifold of the pump. A Pressure Regulator or Unloader Valve must be installed to prevent over pressure in the event the discharge or down- stream plumbing becomes plugged or is turned off.
  • Page 99 Exploded view of valve assemblies Correct orientation of valve and valve spring Section 1. SERVICING THE VALVES Note: There are two(2) valve assemblies on the manifold, one on the side facing the top on of the pump,and one set facing away from the front of the pump.
  • Page 100 Check the seal hollow for particles or residue and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the high-pressure seal. Press the high-pressure seal into the valve chamber with male adapter (white) on the bottom. Carefully square seal into position. Place the weep ring on top of the high-pressure seal with the grooved surface against the seal. Using retaining ring pliers, insert the new retaining ring into the groove in the wall of the hole.
  • Page 101 INLET CONDITION CHECK-LIST INLET ACCESSORIES are designed to protect against over pres- surization, control inlet flow, contamination or temperature and pro- Review Before Start-Up vide ease of servicing. REVIEW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION OF SYSTEM. It A shut-off valve is recommended to facilitate maintenance. is critical that all factors be carefully considered.
  • Page 102 PARTS LIST DWG. Ref. Part # QTY. Description 70-6045 MANIFOLD , 1 PLUNGER TI PUMP 70-6046 BOLT, MANIFOLD RETAINING, 1 PLUNGER 70-6001 PLUG, VALVE TI, 1 PLUNGER PUMP 70-6002 O-RING, VALVE PLUG, 1 PLUNGER PUMP 70-6003 SPRING, VALVE, HASTELLOY 70-6004 VALVE, TI, PLUNGER PUMP 70-6005 SEAL, HIGH PRESSURE, PLGR PUMP...
  • Page 103 DIAGNOSIS AND MAINTENANCE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low Pressure Belt Slippage Tighten or replace; use correct belt Air Leak in inlet plumbing Use PTFE liquid or tape Pressure gauge inoperative Check pressure with new gauge and or not registering correctly replace as needed Relief valve stuck, partially Clean and reset relief valve to system...
  • Page 104 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive play in the Worn bearing Replace bearing (consult your distributor) end of the crankshaft Oil leaking in the rear Damaged or improperly installed Replace oil gauge, crankcase cover, portion of the crankcase crankcase cover, drain-plug, or or drain-plug o-ring;...
  • Page 105 Village Marine Tec.’s NEW! single use cleaning and preservative car- tridge kits are designed specifically for VMT’s RO Systems. The New Cleaning and Preservative Cartridges allow for easy and effective mem- brane maintenance. The New Cleaning and Preservative Cartridge Kits eliminate the hassle and mess of measuring powdered chemicals and ensure correct chem- ical concentrations.
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