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COD: 100Z12/24.B.2019 Installation, use and maintenance manual ZEN 100 12/24 V dc...
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..........................23 4.5 E LECTRIC CONNECTIONS ..........................26 4.5.1 R EMOTE CONTROL PANEL MOUNTING ......................26 4.5.2 E (ZEN 100 12/24V DC) ..............26 LECTRIC CONNECTIONS WIRES 5. FUNCTIONING AND USE ..........................28 5.1 C OMMAND DESCRIPTION ..........................28 5.1.1 A LARMS DESCRIPTION ..........................
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................41 7.1 T ROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..........................41 8. SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS ......................... 42 8.1 S HORT TERM CRUISING ........................... 42 8.2 L ONG TERM CRUISING ............................. 42 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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This symbol indicates accident prevention regulations for the operator and / or for any exposed persons. CAUTION: This symbol indicates that there is the possibility of damaging the system and / or its components. NOTE: This symbol indicates useful information. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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All rights of reproduction of this manual are reserved to SCHENKER ITALIA. This manual cannot be transferred to third parties without the written authorization of SCHENKER ITALIA.
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In case of repairs under guarantee performed by our technicians on the customer’s vessel, the faulty parts replacement cost will be at Schenker's expense, while manpower and travel expenses will be charged to the customer. The guarantee does not include faults caused by negligence in operating, maintenance and installation of the device (if not carried out by an authorised Schenker Service point).
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With regard to removal and disposal, it should be noted that the materials of which the machine is made of are not of a dangerous nature and consist essentially of: Stainless Steel; Plastic; Carbon fibre; Motors, cables and consumable electrical materials; Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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ATTENTION Different legislations are in force in the different countries, therefore the prescriptions imposed by the laws and by the agencies designated by the Countries must be observed. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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The watermaker unit is transported in a cardboard box. In the following table dimension and weight are indicated. MATERIALS HANDLING fig. 3-1 Model L cm. W cm. H cm. Weight Kg. Zen 100 Packaging dimensions and weight tab.3-1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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3.3 Packaging 3.3.1 Packaging contents PACKAGING (picture for purely information) FIG. 3-2 ZEN 100 Watermaker Pump group Active carbon filter with electrovalve 5 microns filter with accumulator Mesh filter Non-return valve with Tee fitting...
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Do not store the unit under temperature below 5°C and above 45 °C DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING (picture for purely information) FIG. 3-3 3.5 Technical data WATERMAKER WATERMAKER DIMENSIONS FIG. 3-4 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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3.6 Features of the product The water produced by a Schenker plant, produced from clean seawater has a purity of between 350 & 450 parts per million Totally dissolved solids (TDS/PPM), but the potability may not be guaranteed as bacterium may be present in the watermaker, caused by non-observance of shutdown and cleaning procedures.
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Functioning principles The Schenker watermakers, as an alternative to the high-pressure pumps of traditional systems, utilizes the ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM patented device, which amplifies the pressure of common low-pressure pumps, and recoup all the hydraulic energy back from the membranes, allowing a high energy efficiency.
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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. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
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WATERMAKER GROUP (SIDE VIEW W/O COVER) FIG. 3-7 Watermaker outlet/discharge Watermaker inlet Reverse osmosis membranes Fresh water production WATERMAKER GROUP (FRONT VIEW W/O COVER) FIG. 3-8 Reset valve Manometer Depressurization valve Positioner knob Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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(lever perpendicular to the valve). This valve has the function of allowing the resetting of the ERS in case of a system block. It must be opened before screwing in the valve positioner. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
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Mesh filter. The machine is equipped with a mesh filter to protect the pump from macro sediments. This is placed between the seacock and the pump. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Once an installation plan has been made it is recommended to make a schematic drawing of the hydraulic and electric connections and attach them to the manual for future reference. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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L-brackets but it must rest on a flat surface at all times. Otherwise a shelf is necessary as base to support the weight of the watermaker. VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL FIXING FIG. 4-1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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4 – MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION COD.100Z12/24.B.2019 MOUNTING PROCEDURE FIG. 4-2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS FIG. 4-3 For a complete installation, antivibration rubber stickers are provided. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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If the unit is installed horizontally it is recommended connect the manometer horizontally as well in order to be visible. This can be done making use of the fittings provided. HORIZONTAL FIXING FIG. 4-5 3/8” Nipple 3/8” male to 1/8” female reducer 3/8” 90°-Degree Elbow Manometer Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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In case of powerboats with a cruising speed above 15 knot it is advised to make a small hole (8 mm. diameter) on the back of the shape, in order to reduce dynamic prevalence during navigation. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Minimum size ½’’ BSP It is possible TEE on existing discharge hoses (for instance tap discharges) provided that there are no returns of dirt water back to the watermaker. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Brine int. dia. 16 discharge Plumb to pressure side of boat fresh water system Reinforced hose PN16 min int. dia. 20 mm. HYDRAULIC CONNECTION AND PIPES FIG. 4-7 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Low pressure connections – ¼’’ fittings, Small plastic blue • max 3 bar pipe 6x8mm provided within Watermaker - fresh water tank the scope of supply Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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It is possible, in case of metal tanks, to make a ¼” threaded hole to connect the supplied male connector. Another option is to Tee into the tank air vent hose.There are no particular limits on the connection length. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO -...
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4-9 4.5.2 Electric connections: wires (ZEN 100 12/24V DC) The electric connectors are positioned inside the small electric box connected to the computer box. The power supply, coming from the service batteries, needs to be connected to the terminals – and + . The connection to the vessel panel needs to be performed downstream the voltmeter and the ammeter of the vessel panelboard.
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4 – MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION COD.100Z12/24.B.2019 CENTRAL BOX ZEN 100 12/24V DC FIG. 4-10 IN RED: CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE DURING THE INSTALLATION Electrovalve (EV) Pump negative Pressure switch pump Battery negative Pressure switch pump Battery positive Connection to remote panel...
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The first start up procedure is necessary to start a new system or after a filter replacement or a chemical washing. The start-up procedure is mainly aimed to purge the air separately from the unit and the 2 pumps. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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After about 3 minutes the sequence will finish. The sequence can be stopped at any time pushing ON/OFF. 3. Start the unit again pushing ON/OFF. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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2. Depressurization valve closed and grey valve on the active carbon filter open. 5.3.1 Normal operating procedure without final flushing 1. Push ON/OFF to start the watermaker. 2. Push ON/OFF to stop the watermaker. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Both ON/OFF and FLUSHING buttons’ lights will be 2. The unit can be stopped at any time by pushing the ON/OFF button Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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2. Open slightly the depressurization valve. 3. Screw the positioner know clockwise until it can be moved no further. Normally 18 complete turns at least are needed. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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5. Close the reset valve (lever in vertical position). 6. Restart the system. 7. After some seconds close the depressurization valve. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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2- 3 minutes the depressurization valve. Unscrew the filter housing counter clockwise by using the specific key provided Replace the active carbon Once per year fibre filter Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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The purpose of the shutdown is to flush the system from possible organic and inorganic sediments, and inhibit the growth of bacteria that could reduce the reverse osmosis membranes efficiency. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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3. A bottle of powder SCHENKER CLEANING 1 (SC1). The solution must be prepared following the instruction indicated on the bottle label, and using unchlorinated water ( for instance water produced by the system can be an option).
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Pipes under the free water surface 3. Check they are well submerged in the solution and don't suck air. 4. Open the depressurization valve. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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It is necessary to perform the first start-up procedure when restarting the plant after a shutdown procedure, in order to purge the air and drain out chemicals in the systems. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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WINTERIZING PROCEDURE FIG. 6-2 ATTENTION Before proceeding with any kind of service it is strongly recommended to read carefully the instructions contained in this manual. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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The accumulator is factory loaded at a pressure of about 6 bar. The charge level must be periodically checked in order to guarantee a correct functioning to the watermaker. Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Purge air opening for a while the pressure valve Low production / high pressure Clogged filters Replace filters (> 10 Bar) Clogged membranes Perform washing with SC1 Cold seawater Normal condition Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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PUMP MOTOR 80/100 24V MP10/24 MEMBRANE 4021 M4021 PORTABLE SALINITY TESTER PUMP HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH 80/100 PSP10 PUMP LOW PRESSURE SWITCH 80/100 PSSS361 SPARE SEALS KIT ZEN100 SSZ1 Schenker Italia THE PRESENT MANUAL BELONGS TO - - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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День добрый установили данный опреснитель, с комплекта был украден выносной пульт. Есть возможность выслать схему расключения пульта? Благодарю