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- Page 1 Ventura 150/200T Installation and Operating Manual Spectra Watermakers Katadyn Desalination LLC. 2220 S. McDowell Blvd. Ext. Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone: 415-526-2780 www.spectrawatermakers.com Updated March 2025...
- Page 2 Spectra Watermakers - User Manual Online Access Scan QR Code to Visit Spectra Manuals Page. • Select System, then download the User Manual. • Reference Commissioning Checklist for important • installation requirements. Review Installation Basics section of Owner’s Manual • to ensure warranty compliance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started ........................5 Installation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..7 Introduction ......................... 8 Installation Basics ........................ 9 Ventura Plumbing ......................10 Product Water and Pressure Gauge Tube Installation ............11 Ventura 150D Plumbing Diagram ..................12 Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure ................13 John Guest Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure .............. - Page 4 EXCITING EXTENDED WARRANTY OFFER! -Upgrade the standard 1-YEAR manufacturer warranty to 2-YEARS and LIFETIME on Clark Pump. Follow the below steps to submit for approval: 1. Have system installed & commissioned by Spectra Authorized FSP (full-service provider) 2. Fill out web-based Product Registration form (see back of owner’s manual for paper copy) 3.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpack the system and inspect it for damage during shipping. Freight damage must be reported within 24 hours. Refer to the shipping list for your system to ensure you received all of the components listed. 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. -
Page 7: Installation
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction to the Ventura The Ventura is the finest watermaker for small and midsized yachts. Properly installed and maintained it will provide years of reliable service. Prudent operation is required with any marine equipment. Always maintain enough reserve water to get safely into your next port. The Spectra Intensifier, known as the Clark Pump, was introduced in 1997 and has been con- tinually improved since. -
Page 9: Installation Basics
Installation Basics Thru-hull Read the directions! • Not Supplied. • Avoid tight hose bends and excessive runs. • Use heavy gauge wire. • Install feed pump module as low as possible. • Use a dedicated thru-hull with scoop type strainer. •... -
Page 10: Ventura Plumbing
Ventura Plumbing Note: Brine discharge may be connected to either side of Clark Pump Brine discharge thru hull (not in- cluded): place above waterline or tee into another visible drain. Spectra Clark Pump and Pressure Vessel/Membrane: Mount in a cool location (below 120 deg. F/49 deg. C). May be oriented in any position and can be well above waterline. -
Page 11: Product Water And Pressure Gauge Tube Installation
Product Water Plumbing and Pressure Gauge Tube Installation Product to tank: Route the product water from the valve into the top of a vented tank. Install a tee in the water fill or tap a Sampling Tap for testing the pipe thread into an inspection port. -
Page 12: Ventura 150D Plumbing Diagram
Ventura 150-200T Plumbing Diagram... -
Page 13: Parker Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure
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Page 14: John Guest Tube Fitting Assembly Procedure
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Page 15: Spectra High Pressure Fitting Instructions
Spectra High Pressure Fitting Instructions The Ventura 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 compression 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 16 Ventura Wiring Route a pair of heavy wires from a properly-sized fuse or breaker on main DC electrical panel to the feed pump module. Refer to wire size guides below. Wire length is the sum of the length of the Positive and Negative wires together. Example: 7 feet of duplex wire (two wires in a sheath) is needed to connect the DC electrical panel to the feed pump module.
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Page 17: Wiring Diagram
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Page 18: Ventura 150D-200T Electrical Specifications
Ventura 150D-200T Electrical Specifications Ventura 150D 12V: Power Supply Voltage: 12 VDC Bench Test: 14 V / 8.9 A Power Consumption: 126 W Efficiency: 19.2 Wh/gal Ventura 150D 24V: Power Supply Voltage: 24 VDC Bench Test: 26.6 V / 4.7 A Power Consumption: 126 W Efficiency: 22.2 Wh/gal Ventura 200T 12V:... -
Page 19: Optional Z-Ion Installation And Instructions
Optional Z-Ion Protection System The Z-Ion, developed by Spectra, protects the entire system from fouling for extended periods without the need for fresh water flushing or storage chemicals (pickling). The Z-Ion works by introducing a stream of metallic ions into the fresh water flush, flooding the system with ions that prevent biological growth for up to thirty days. - Page 20 Z-Ion Installation If you did not order your Ventura system with the optional Z-Ion you may disregard this section of the manual. If you ordered your Ventura with a Z-Ion, the feed pump module will come with the Z-Ion installed in place of the standard fresh water flush module, as shown, with a separate Z-Ion electronic control box: Fresh water flush valve: Feed Pump Module:...
- Page 21 Z-Ion Installation - Cont. Z-Ion Power Connections Turn the main DC breaker off or remove the main power fuse to the watermaker. Locate the DC Bus Bar for the watermaker (or any other DC power source), as shown below. Connect the DC power leads from the Z-Ion Control Box to the Incoming DC Bus Bar. •...
- Page 22 Z-Ion Operation The Z-Ion should be energized at all times, but will only consume power when operating. Upon initial power-up the LED will flash red/green and then will turn solid green. Follow the instructions for Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush. For treatment with the Z- Ion, the process is identical, only the Z-Ion will release silver and copper ions into the flush water when you turn on the generator with the on/off switch.
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Page 24: Operation
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Page 25: New Systems Start Up Procedure
New System Startup Every new system is shipped from the factory with nontoxic, food-grade propylene glycol. Propylene glycol, Spectra Chemicals, or anything other than seawater or freshwater must be purged from the system with the pressure relief valve open at least 1/2 turn. You can purge your system with seawater or freshwater via the Spectra’s freshwater flush function. -
Page 26: Normal Operation And Fresh Water Flush
Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush If the system has been pickled, stored, or contains cleaning compounds, use the New System Startup procedure. The system should be fully run tested before you leave port. If the location or weather prevents proper testing refer to the next page, “Testing with an Artificial Ocean.” THE VENTURA 200T IS DESIGNED FOR WARM WATER USE. -
Page 27: Dry Testing With An Artificial Ocean
Testing with an 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. You will need 1.3 lbs. of non-iodized salt (rock salt, sea salt, or aquarium salt) to make 5 gallons (605 grams of salt per 20 liters) of seawater that is about 33,000 PPM salinity (average Seawater salinity). -
Page 28: Optimizing The Fresh Water Flush Duration
Optimizing the Fresh Water Flush Duration Three minutes is usually the right flush duration to ensure that sea water is thoroughly flushed out of the watermaker using the least amount of fresh water. However, due to different lengths of hose runs, different rates of flow, and different pressures in shipboard fresh water systems, the flush duration can be optimized for your boat: Your system may require more than three minutes to adequately flush the system, or you might need less time, allowing you to save more fresh water. -
Page 30: Maintenance, Storage, And Troubleshooting
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Page 31: Suggested Spares
Suggested Spares Short term cruising, weekends, etc.: Two treatments worth of preservative chemicals (either 2 bags of SC-1 or 2 gallons of Propylene Glycol). Six 5-micron filters and a charcoal filter. Cruising 2 to 6 months at a time: Four treatments worth of preservative chemicals (either 4 bags of SC-1 or 4 gallons of Propylene Glycol). -
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafing. Repair any leaks as soon as you find them. Some crystal formation around the Clark Pump blocks is normal. Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth. Watermakers are at their best when run regularly. - Page 33 Maintenance - Cont. The Feed Pump and Clark Pump The feed pump and the Clark Pump require no routine maintenance except inspection for leaks. Tighten any hose clamps or fittings that show signs of leakage. The high pressure fittings threaded into the Clark Pump have O-ring seals with a straight thread. These should never leak and should never be over-tightened.
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Page 34: 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 35 Introduction to Spectra Chemicals - Cont. Propylene glycol can be difficult to flush from a membrane, especially after extended storage periods. This results in high salinity water (high PPM) and residual flavor in the product water. We recommend flushing the system WITH THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OPEN for 4-6 hours after storage with propylene glycol—the longer the better.
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Page 36: Storage Procedure
Storage Procedure NOTE: The Ventura contains about 2 gallons of water at any given time, so with 2 gallons in the bucket there will be a total of 4 gallons of solution. 1. Perform a normal fresh water flush (Refer to Normal Operation and Fresh Water Flush). Turn off the feed pump and close the grey fresh water flush valve. -
Page 37: Winterizing With Propylene Glycol
Winterizing with Propylene Glycol Warning! Use only potable water antifreeze (Propylene Glycol). Do not use automotive antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol). Propylene Glycol is an effective biocide and antifreeze. Purchase the strongest antifreeze available. See “Introduction to Spectra Chemicals” for additional details. 1. -
Page 38: Membrane Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning Procedures Note: Procedures are the same for the SC-2 and SC-3 cleaners. An 8 oz. jar of 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 fresh water. An average of two gallons (7.6L) of water is already present inside a Ventura system, and this water will be figured into the mixture. -
Page 39: Ventura Flow Test
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 normally caused by something other than the membrane, unless the system has been left unused for a long time. - Page 40 Flow Test - Cont. Once you have taken the test compare the results to the table below. Total/Feed Flow Product Flow Recovery % Feed Static * Pressure Pressure System Normal Flow Normal Flow Nominal Actual Ventura 60-70 4.2-5 10 to 15 24.6 1.65 21.5...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Ventura Systems SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Low product flow, more than 1 Motor receiving less than Check for voltage drop. Increase GPH, Total flow down (See Flow 12.5VDC. A 0.5 VDC decrease at wire size if necessary. Test.) the feed pump motor can equate Check Power Supply. - Page 42 Troubleshooting Ventura Systems SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY No Product flow, good brine Internal leak in Clark Pump. While system is running kink brine discharge flow. Recovery hose to stop flow until feed percentage is 0 (See Flow Test) pressure rises to 115 psi, release hose quickly, repeat no more than 10 times.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting Ventura Systems SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Scaled or Fouled Membrane Clean membrane. Low Feed Pressure, Low Warm seawater or brackish water Normal Condition. Amperage PPM rises steadily while pressure Membrane needs to be replaced Consult dealer and replace and production remain constant membrane.
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Page 44: Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletins The following pages include Spectra’s most commonly-used technical bulletins, covering tests, adjustments, troubleshooting, and common points of confusion. Many more technical bulletins are available on the Spectra website, support.katadyngroup.com. DWYER FLOW METER SERVICE The mechanical flow meter, PL-FMT-10 (10 GPH range) or PL-FMT-20 (20 GPH range) can be opened for cleaning if it becomes difficult to read or if the little ball gets stuck. - Page 45 PREFILTERS It is important to remember that your Spectra Watermaker is designed to process clean, open- ocean seawater. Any departure from that standard for your seawater intake runs the risk of causing excessive wear or damage to internal pump parts and/or the vulnerable reverse osmosis mem- brane.
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Page 46: Charcoal Filters
PREFILTERS CONT. Our filter element part numbers are FT-FTC-XX, where the last digits indicate the micron rating. FT-FTC -5 is for a 5 micron element, FT-FTC-20 is a 20 micron element. The optional oil/water separator is FT-FTC-OW. 5 Micron 20 Micron Optional Oil/Water Separator CHARCOAL FILTERS The charcoal filter element (FT-FTC-CC) removes chlorine from the fresh water flush water supply. - Page 47 SHURFLO PUMP WON’T RUN If the pump has power to it 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. Jump the two red wires together and see if the pump runs. You can safely run the system with the pressure switch jumped, just keep an eye on the pressure gauge and don’t let system pressure exceed 110 PSI.
- Page 48 ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH Shurflo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cutout switch (EL-FP-PS). This is the small black unit on the end of the wet 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.
- Page 49 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.
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Page 50: Part Numbers
Part Numbers INLET HOSE ASSEM. 3/8”NPT Quick Disc. Rear View SUB-CT-Z-HPILHA Coupling Body PL-QDC-BD3/8 PL-MTE-3/4SX1/2SL 3/4"-16S X 1/2""TUBE 90DEG. SS316L Pump to Pressure Vessel Upper SS Tube: PL-TB-HPTPVUS PL-MTS-3/8X1/2SL 3/8" NPT X 1/2" TUBE FIT- TING ST. SS316L Pump to Pressure Vessel Lower SS Tube: PL-TB-HPTPVLS Pressure Vessel End... - Page 51 Part Numbers - Cont. Flush Valve PL-VLV-3/4PVC 3/4” 3-Way Valve PL-VLV-3W3/4 Cooling Fan 12V, 24V FILTER HOUSING KIT-FK-12, 24 FT-FTH-10L3PCS CHARCOAL FILTER CAR- TRIDGE Feed Pump Heat Sink FT-FTC-CC EL-FP-FPHS Ventura Feed Pump Bracket FM-VT-ITM PREFILTER HOUSING FT-FTH-10H 3/4MPTx5/8 HOSE BARB EL PL-HBE-3/4X5/8 3/4 NYLON STREET EL PL-MFF-1/2X1/2...
- Page 52 Part Numbers - Cont. PRODUCT WATER SAMPLING VALVE PL-VLV-3W1/4 1/4 TUBE X 1/4 MPT STRAIGHT FITTING PL-MTS-1/4X1/4J PL- MTE-1/4X1/4J ELBOW FITTING 1/4 TUBE X 1/4 MPT EL (not shown) Wall Mounting Clamps (not shown): (2) PL-CLP-3/4CAR 3/4" CARLON CLAMP ACCUMULATOR PL-ACC-TK SPECTRA PANEL ASSEMBLY 200 GPD SUB-MD-PNLA200...
- Page 53 HP-TB-VEB-B1 HP-TB-VB HP-TB-VEB-A1 HP-CYL-CCA HP-TB-BV HP-CB-CB7, CB10 HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-R HP-CYL-EC Not used...
- Page 54 HD-CPS-5/16X3 SO-HPP-RV HP-TB-ARP KIT-HP-10VSA HP-TB-BV SO-HPP-AR1 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 55 Parts KIT-HP-CVK...
- Page 56 Parts HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-PT SUB-MTS-3/8X1/2 HP-CYL-CCA SO-HPP-ECCB HP-CYL-EC HP-CYL-R...
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Page 57: What Is Not Covered
You must examine the Product upon receipt and notify Katadyn Desalination LLC. if any item is damaged or missing within 30 days from the date of the delivery. Damage due to freight must be reported to Katadyn De- salination LLC. and to the freight carrier within 24 hours of delivery. -
Page 58: How To Make A Warranty Claim
SOLE WARRANTY THE PRODUCTS AND ARE IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR PRODUCTS ARE SPE- CIFICALLY DESIGNED AND/OR MANUFACTURED BYMANUFACTURER FOR YOUR USE OR PUR- POSE. WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS If You return the defective product during the warranty period and in accordance with the instructions contained herein, shipping prepaid, the Manufacturer shall, at its option and as Your exclusive reme- dy, repair, correct or replace the product at no charge if the product is found by the Manufacturer to... - Page 59 Web-Based Format (Preferred option): spectrawarranty.formstack.com/forms/product_registration spectrawarranty.formstack.com/forms/spectra_install_commissioning_report Email: TechSupport@SpectraWatermakers.com Phone: +1(415) 526-2780 Address: Katadyn Desalination Technical Department 2220 S. McDowell Blvd Ext Petaluma, CA 94954 Please keep a copy of these reports for your records.
- Page 60 Spectra Watermakers Installation Report (To be completed by authorized installer) The following checklist is designed to confirm that the watermaker installation meets Spectra stand- ards. Fill out the checklist as completely as possible. Check any boxes that apply and note any con- cerns.
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Page 61: Sea Trial
Spectra Watermakers Commissioning Report – Page 1 (To be completed by authorized installer) The following checklist is designed to confirm that the watermaker installation meets Spectra standards and that the system is performing at specification. Fill out the below checks as completely as possible. Check any boxes that apply and note any concerns. PURGE □... - Page 62 Spectra Watermakers Commissioning Report – Page 2 OWNER EDUCATION Owner has been trained on the following: Know locations of □ Seacock/Thru-hull □ Sea strainer module □ Prefilter (and/or) Feed Pump Module □ Freshwater Flush Module □ High Pressure Module □ Clark Pump Pressure Relief valve □...
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