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- Page 1 Aquifer 4000 User Manual Spectra Watermakers Katadyn Desalina on LLC. 2220 S. McDowell Blvd Ext. Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone: 415-526-2780 www.spectrawatermakers.com Updated April 2024...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ge ng Started & Manual Overview ................... 4 Introduc on to the Aquifer ....................6 Product Overview ....………………………………………………………………………………..7 Product Overview — Aquifer 4000 Components ............... 8 System Specifica ons…………………………………………………………………………………………………...14 Electrical Quick Start Guide ....................16 Plumbing Quick Start Guide ....................17 Electrical Wiring Diagram .................... -
Page 4: Ge Ng Started & Manual Overview
Ge ng Started and Manual Overview ATTENTION: Important Informa on Safety Warnings To protect the operator's safety and to avoid possible damage to the system, before carrying out any opera on on the machine. It is essen al to read all of the instruc ons and informa on present in the manual. - Page 5 Scan QR code for opera onal instruc ons or visit link: h ps://youtu.be/XaKR_D3WZ Warning! Spectra Watermakers will not be held responsible for shortages and or freight damage that are not reported within thirty days of the ship date. Study the system layout diagrams, component photos and descrip ons before beginning your set up.
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Page 6: Introduc On To The Aquifer
The Aquifer 4000 runs on a 220VAC (2.6 kW) power source. It is recommended to use a 3.0-3.5 kW generator or power source to account for variables on set up as well as any... -
Page 7: Product Overview
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Page 8: Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components
Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components Strainer/Inlet Assembly: This assembly contains the hose necessary to create an inlet strainer from any appropriate water source. Inlet Strainer: The strainer houses a 100 mesh screen (150 micron) that is designed to protect the system from larger par culate and contaminants such as gravel, general debris, and marine life. - Page 9 Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components Cont. Pump Case A Assembly: 1. This assembly contains the Pearson Pump and Pump Frame as well as (1) 5 micron prefilter, and (3) laminated quick start guides (2 pages) in (1) waterproof sleeve. 2. This assembly has several Quick Connect connec ons which allow for rapid set up and disassembly.
- Page 10 Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components Cont. Control Box Assembly: 1. This assembly contains all of the electrical hardware necessary to control the system and measure pressures/safe es. 2. This Control Box has the following elements in its User Interface (UI): 2a.
- Page 11 Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components Cont. System Set Up Cables: 1. This system comes with (4) bundles of wire used to make the electrical connec ons used for set up: 1a. Boost Pump Power Cable: This cable is used to a ach your Boost Pump power to your Control Box.
- Page 12 Product Overview Aquifer 4000 Components Cont. Mesh Bag Assembly: 1. This assembly contains all of the remaining parts required for the set up and opera on of this unit. These parts include: 1a. System Set Up Cables: These are housed in the Mesh Bag assembly in order to allow them to properly dry during storage.
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Page 13: Part Identification
Part Identification Pump Case A Mesh Bag Boost Pump Assembly Boost Pump Priming Foot Dual Sensor Cable Power Cable Pump Control Box Boost Pump Boost Pump Strainer/Inlet Power Extension Sensor Extension Assembly Laminated Quick Start Guides 5 Micron Filter Boost Pump High Pressure Quick Brine Discharge Extension... -
Page 14: System Specifications
System Specifications NAME PLATE DATA: VOLTS 220 VAC AMPS 10.8 (largely variable based on inlet condi ons) 1050 (Pearson Pump) LPD (inlet) Max Speed: 32,500 LPD (8,600 GPD | 32.5 m^3/day) Min Speed: 23,450 LPD (6,200 GPD | 23.5 m^3/day) LPD (product) Max Speed: 16,275 LPD (4,300 GPD | 16.25 m^3/day) Min Speed: 11,725 LPD (3,100 GPD | 11.75 m^3/day) - Page 15 Quick Start Diagrams (Electrical + Plumbing)
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Page 18: Electrical Wiring Diagram
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Page 20: Control Box Diagram
Control Box Diagram... - Page 21 Control Box Diagram...
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Page 23: Plumbing Diagram
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Page 27: Operation/Installation
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Page 28: Se Ng Up The Aquifer - Choosing A Site
The Aquifer 4000 is designed to run in waters up to 50 NTU (at 50 NTU your prefilter life will be significantly impacted). There must be a loca on within 1.5 ver cal meters (5 ) of the water line for the secure placement of the Boost Pump assembly (ideally this flat is large... -
Page 29: Se Ng Up The Aquifer - Loca On And Placement
35°C (95°F) without a sun shade. Once all (3) Aquifer 4000 transporta on assemblies (Pump Case A, Membrane Case B, and the Mesh Bag) are placed generally at the point of use, then bring and place all remaining required hardware (IE: product storage tank, se ling tank, sun shade etc.) out. -
Page 30: Se Ng Up The Aquifer - Electrical And Plumbing Connec Ons
Setting Up the Aquifer Cont. Se ng Up - Electrical and Plumbing Connec ons NOTE: When connec ng any Quick Connect or Quick A ach fi ng (plumbing or electrical) be sure to inspect them for sand or debris. Remove any sand or debris present before making the connec on in order to protect the seals within the system. -
Page 31: Se Ng Up The Aquifer - Purging Preserva Ves
Setting Up the Aquifer Cont. Start Up - Purging Preserva ves Warning! Your watermaker is shipped from the factory with a nontoxic potable water system preserva ve. Damage may occur if this preserva ve is not flushed out and the membrane is pressurized with preserva ve in it. -
Page 32: Normal Opera On - Large Body Of Water
“ON” posi on. Wait for approximately 5 seconds un l an audible “BEEP” is produced from the Pump Case A. A message sta ng “Aquifer 4000 Ready” will appear. 5. Make certain that the pressure relief valve is open approximately 1-2 turns. Move the selector switch into the “1”... - Page 33 Normal Operation — Large Body of Water Cont. 6. Once the system has purged itself of air, ghten the pressure relief valve hand ght and move the selector switch into the “2” Posi on. The Pearson Pump motor will begin moving, slowly ramping up to the speed set point.
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Page 34: Normal Opera On - Typical Opera Ng Parameters
Normal Operation — Typical Operating Parameters Opera onal Parameters are all highly variable depending on inlet condi ons (inlet water temperature, inlet water salinity, inlet water NTU, Outside Air Temperature - OSA, priming height, etc.). The following parameters are intended to demonstrate a typical ideal inlet rather than all possible set up condi ons: Opera onal Condi on Safety Shut-Off... -
Page 35: Normal Opera On - Shut Down
Normal Operation — Shut Down When you are storing your unit, it is par cularly important to dry the system as much as possible. There are several elements on the Aquifer 4000 that are resistant to corrosion but not en rely corrosion proof. -
Page 36: Normal Opera On - Shut Down (Flushing Procedure)
“0” Posi on. Your Pearson Pump and Boost Pump will deenergize and stop moving water almost instantly. Loosen the pressure relief valve approximately 1-2 turns and let the system depressurize. The screen will display “Aquifer 4000 Ready”. 3. Pull the Inlet/Strainer up from your water source, pushing the strainer housing up and down to dislodge any large debris held on the surface of the strainer. -
Page 37: Normal Opera On - Long Term Storage (Pickling Procedure)
Normal Operation — Long Term Storage (Pickling Procedure) Watermakers are best run frequently (every other day is ideal) as biological growth in the membrane is the leading cause of membrane fouling. A warm environment will cause faster growth than a cold environment. The freshwater flush will greatly reduce biological growth but may not stop it completely in certain condi ons. - Page 38 Spectra. Do not introduce water to this mixture. Ensure the percentage propylene glycol is known and preferably is sourced from Spectra Watermakers. 2. When mixed with the volume of water present in the system 26.5 liters (7 gallons) this will result in the following mixing ra o: 37.8 total liters (10 gallons) of fluid, 10.9 liters (2.88...
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Page 39: Storage - Long Term Considera Ons
Storage — Long Term Considerations The Aquifer 4000 is easy to set up and easy to store once you are familiar with the opera on of then unit. However, there are long term storage considera ons which can be easily overlooked and which may cause serious poten al damage. -
Page 40: Opera On - Boost Pump Priming
Operation — Boost Pump Priming When se ng up the Aquifer 4000 each loca on will require priming the Boost Pump a er set up. This is simply to remove air locks from the system and ready the system to pull water from the source without air. -
Page 41: Opera On - Automated Run Mode Detailing
Operation — Automated Run Mode Detailing The Aquifer 4000 has 4 different run modes and a Stand-By State all of which are controlled through the selector switch. This 5 posi on switch (0, 1, 2, 3, & 4) signals to the controls which state the unit needs to be opera ng in. - Page 42 Operation — Automated Run Mode Detailing Cont. Posi on 2 Automated Full System Run: When the system is moved into Posi on 2, it will control both the Pearson Pump motor and the Boost Pump motor. Both motors will begin moving with the Pearson Pump motor slowly approaching its speed set point.
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Page 43: Opera On - Manual Run Mode Detailing
Operation — Manual Run Mode Detailing Posi on 3 Manual Boost Pump Run: When the system is moved into Posi on 3, it will deenergize the automated control system and energize the semimanual control system. This will energize the Boost Pump motor with a run “100%” signal. Typically there will be approximately 2.4-3.1 bar (35-45 psi) outlet from the prefilter in this run mode. -
Page 44: Opera On - Screen State Detailing
A er the motor has ini alized, the screen will display “Aquifer 4000 Ready”. A er this message has appeared, the system is ready to move into a run state. - Page 45 Operation — Screen State Detailing Cont. Posi on 2 — Automated Full System Run: While in Posi on 2, the screen will display three dis nct informa on pages. In this run state, the majority of the parameters and variables are displayed.
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Page 46: Data Logging
Data Logging To fill out the data log, please scan the provided QR code using a QR code scanner or the camera app on your smartphone. Scanning the code will direct you to a webpage or an applica on where you can enter the required informa on accurately and conveniently. The page will prompt you with the required data. -
Page 49: Service And Maintenance
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Page 50: Maintenance - General
Maintenance Maintenance — General Periodically inspect the en re system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses. Repair any leaks you find as soon as possible. If there is a significant leak inside of either case, power “OFF” the unit, repair the leak, and reenergize the system following the proper procedures. Some salt crystal forma on around the Spectra Pearson Pump blocks is normal. - Page 51 Maintenance Cont. Maintenance — Opera onal Cont. In order to service your prefilter, follow this procedure: 1. Move the “ON/OFF” switch into the “OFF” posi on. Your Pearson Pump and Boost Pump will deenergize and stop moving water almost instantly. Loosen the pressure relief valve approximately 1-2 turns and let the system depressurize.
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Page 52: Maintenance - General Pump
The membranes need to be cleaned only when membrane pressures have risen more than 10% or the product quality degrades. For the Aquifer 4000 the easiest way to diagnose this is by having a control to measure against (IE a known opera ng condi on, example; when used in 35000 ppm water the unit operates at X pressure and produces X ppm product water). -
Page 53: Maintenance - Membrane Cleaning
Maintenance Cont. Maintenance — Membrane Cleaning Membrane cleaning should only be preformed when indicated by performance as Spectra systems do not scale under normal use. Start with flushing your system prior to comple ng any of the membrane cleaning procedures. For normal cleaning, the SC-3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first, then the SC-2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound. -
Page 54: Maintenance - Oil Changes
Maintenance Cont. Maintenance — Oil Changes GEARCASE LUBE OIL: Use only 5W-30 synthe c oil in Spectra Pearson Pump crankcase. Do not overfill the crankcase with oil. Check oil condi on and level frequently. The oil should be changed every 5,000 hours of opera on or annually, whichever comes first. -
Page 55: Maintenance - Service Bulle N
Maintenance Cont. 4. Let the crank case fully drain of oil. 5. Place the spiral wrap back on the drain tube. 6. Reroute the drain tube to its original loca on and undo the air vent cap on the other side of the tee on top of the crank case. -
Page 56: Troubleshoo Ng - Emergency Shutdown Matrix
Troubleshooting — Emergency Shutdown Matrix Shutdown Shutdown Descrip on (LCD Text): Cause of Shutdown: Course of Ac on: HP DEPRESSURIZATION The membrane pressure rapidly -Check en re system for Membrane Pressure: decreased, indica ng a ruptured ruptured part or leak. XXX PSI fi... - Page 57 Troubleshooting — Emergency Shutdown Matrix Cont. Shutdown No. Shutdown Descrip on (LCD Text): Cause of Shutdown: Course of Ac on: BP SENSOR FAILURE Your Boost Pressure sensor is -Check sensor wiring. Check Sensor repor ng a value corresponding -Restart. with 0V when a different re- -If error persists, replace sponse is expected.
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Page 58: Notes
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