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- Page 1 AQUIFER 150/200/360 OWNER’S MANUAL Spectra Watermakers, Inc. 20 Mariposa Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone 415-526-2780 Fax 415-526-2787 E-mail: spectra@spectrawatermakers.com www.spectrawatermakers.com Rev. July 2014...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ........................5 Introduction ........................6 Feed Side Piping Schematic ....................7 Product Piping Schematic ....................8 Setting Up the Aquifer 150 ....................9 Electrical ..........................10 Operation New Systems Start Up and Testing ................... 11 Normal Operation ......................12 Maintenance ........................ -
Page 5: Getting Started
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. 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. -
Page 6: Introduction
The watermaker pumps approximately 1.5 gallons (6 liters) of feed water per minute to the reverse osmosis membrane. Seven (Aquifer 150) or ten (Aquifer 200/360) percent of this wa- ter passes through the membrane(s) as purified product water and the remaining water is re- turned to the feed water source as concentrated brine. -
Page 7: Feed Side Piping Schematic
Aquifer 150/200/360 Feed Plumbing Schematic Product Water Outlet Pressure Relief Valve Spectra Clark Pump and Membrane assembly. Brine Outlet Pressure Gauge 5 micron filter and housing Accumulator Feed Water Strainer and Screen Feed Pump Quick Disconnect... -
Page 8: Product Piping Schematic
Product Water Schematic Product Outlet. DO NOT! feed the product into a vent line, manifold or the bottom of a tank. Make sure that there is no re- striction in this piping. Pressure in the product tubing must never exceed 5psi (0.3bar) at any time, (running or stopped) or the membrane will be permanently damaged. -
Page 9: Setting Up The Aquifer 150
SETTING UP THE AQUIFER 150/200/360 CHOOSING A SITE Your water source should be as free of suspended sand, silt, algae etc., as possible for longer prefilter life. If making water from a bay, lake, or stream choose a location as deep as possi- ble. -
Page 10: Electrical
Electrical On Power Pack models there is a 15-Amp fuse, in a water- tight holder, along the positive battery wire. The battery charger included with Power Pack models accepts input voltages from 100-260 Volts AC, 50/60Hz. Connector supplied is for US-style 110V AC. -
Page 11: New Systems Start Up And Testing
Aquifer New System Start-Up and Testing Warning! Your watermaker shipped from the factory with a non-toxic potable water system preservative. Damage may occur if this preservative is not flushed out and the membrane is pressurized with preservative in it. DO NOT OPERATE the Aquifer system if the feed water could contain oil. 1. -
Page 12: Normal Operation
Aquifer 150/200/360 Operation Normal Operation From a Large Body of Water If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New Sys- tem Startup” procedure. 1. Any source of oil-free feed water not saltier than sea water may be used. Do not use wa- ter containing large amounts of heavy metals, such as mine tailing runoff. - Page 13 Aquifer Operation continued... Purifying Fresh or Brackish Water From a Tank or Well If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New System Startup” procedure. 1. Fill the tank if necessary. Extremely hard water may cause scale buildup, requiring more frequent cleaning.
- Page 14 Aquifer Operation continued... Purifying Salt Water From a Container If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New System Startup” procedure. 1. Set up a system to supply feed water to the container. 2. Set up the product tubing so that the product is being discarded and can be sampled. 3.
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Page 15: Short Term Storage Procedures
In this way, the water maker can be kept ready for immediate use indefinitely. To make the watermaker ready for periodic fresh water flushing, put a Spectra Watermakers Charcoal Filter in the filter housing. The Charcoal filter will remove any damaging chlorine that might be present in the flush water. -
Page 16: 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 17: Long Term Storage
Caution! Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or lungs with the storage chem- Aquifer 150/200/360 Storage Procedure The watermaker can be stored for periods up to six months using this procedure. 1. Make or buy 4 gallons of chlorine-free water and put it in a bucket. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Storage and Winterizing with Antifreeze The watermaker can be stored for up to one year in any climate using this procedure. 1. Put 3 gallons of chlorine-free fresh water into a bucket. Perform a fresh water flush as described in the normal operation section. Run the feed pump until the bucket is empty. 2. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance General Periodically inspect the entire system for leakage and chafe on the tubing and hoses. Re- pair any leaks you find as soon as practical. Some crystal formation around the Clark Pump blocks is normal. Wipe down any salt encrusted areas with a damp cloth. If any rust ap- pears at the stainless steel fittings, clean them up promptly. -
Page 20: Membrane Cleaning
Colloidal Metals and Metal Oxides are very difficult to remove. If the membrane fails to respond to both cleanings, this is an indication of another problem with the system, or that it is time to replace the membrane. Contact Spectra Watermakers before removing a membrane. -
Page 21: Cleaning Procedure
Note: Procedures are the same for the SC-2 and SC-3 cleaners 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 water to have the proper solution. About two gallons (8L) of water is already present inside an Aquifer system. -
Page 22: Suggested Spares
Two basic cruise kits, one replacement feed pump head. Longer than 6 months Additional filters, Offshore Cruising Kit consisting of Clark Pump seals, O-rings, tools and membrane cleaning chemicals. One replacement strainer. Part Number Spectra Watermakers parts list: SC-1 STORAGE CHEMICAL KIT-CHEM-SC1 SC-2 CLEANER KIT-CHEM-SC2... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Feed pump runs but no pressure Feed pump air locked Open pressure relief valve to bleed the air then close to start Pressure relief valve open Close valve Feed pump starts but shuts down Prefilter excessively clogged Change filter on high pressure Closed valve or blockage in flow... -
Page 24: Poor Water Quality
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. -
Page 25: Flow Test
Aquifer 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 nor- mally caused by something other than the membrane, unless the system has been left unused for a long time. - Page 26 Divert the brine discharge, and the product water, both into the bucket. Feed flow (brine discharge and product combined) is usually expressed in Gallons Per Minute or Liters Per Minute. For the simplest and most accurate measurement, divert exactly 5 gallons or 20 liters, record the time, and calculate GPM or LPM as follows: 60/time in seconds x quantity of water = GPM or LPM Example: It took 3 minutes (180 seconds) to collect 5 gallons of feed flow, so...
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Page 27: Service Bulletins
MISC-3 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE Your Spectra Watermakers is supplied with a pressure accumulator tank (PL-ACC-TK), which should be installed in the feed water line between the prefilters and the Clark Pump. The purpose of the feed line accumulator is to reduce the spikes in the feed pressure caused by the cycling of the Clark Pump. - Page 28 PF-3 PREFILTERS– ShurFlo An Aquifer system uses a single 5 micron filter to clean the feed water of abrasive materials while the system is in operation. A carbon filter may be used to prevent the entrance of chlo- rine during fresh water flushing. During normal operation, the feed water is filtered in two stages.
- Page 29 PF-2: CHARCOAL FILTERS The charcoal filter element (FT-FTC-CC) removes chlorine from the fresh water flush water supply. The RO membrane can only handle small amounts of chlorine without permanent damage. If the fresh water flush water contains chlorine, the membrane will be exposed to it for days and will produce high salinity water.
- Page 30 SF-1: SHURFLO PUMP WON’T RUN If the pump has power to it (the fan runs), 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.
- Page 31 SF-2: ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The Shurflo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch (EL-FP-PS). This is the small black unit on the end of the wetted 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.
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Page 33: High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions
Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Instructions Carefully fit and measure the tubing before cutting with a sharp razor knife or hose cutter. Remove any burrs from tube ends. Route tubing away from excessive heat sources and secure from vibration and chafe. -
Page 34: Parts Breakdown For Aquifer Systems
Part Numbers Front View 1/2” High Pressure Tube PL-NLT-1/2HP CLARK PUMP KIT-HP-10R STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRODUCT OUTLET PRESSURE ELBOW FITTING PL-MTE-3/4SX1/2 PL-FTE-1/8X1/4P NIPPLE Plate Bracket End Cap PL-NP-1/8N FM-PVB-PBE STAINLESS STEEL HIGH PRESSURE STRAIGHT FIT- TING PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S Rear View 3/4”-16 Straight Thread O-RING SO-FT-STF Plate Bracket FM-PVB-PB... - Page 35 EL-BAT-AQB AQUIFER BATTERY EL-BAT-AQCG AQUIFER BATTERY HP-CYL-R CHARGER CYLINDER END RING FT-PV-EP MEMBRANE END PLUG PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S PL-HP-1/8 FT-PV-20 FM-PVB-PBE 3/8"NPT X 1/2"TUBE FIT- 1/8" HEX PLUG NYLON 20" HIGH PRESSURE PLATE BRACKET TING ST. SS. VESSEL...
- Page 36 AQUIFER PART NUMBERS FM-AQ-FBH FM-AQ-FBF FILTER BRACKET PL-BSH-3/4X1/2N FILTER BRACKET FIXED HINGE 3/4" X 1/2" HEX BUSHING REDUCER NYL FT-FTC-5 5 MICRON FILTER ELEMENT (INSIDE) FT-FTH-10H HIGH PRESSURE FILTER HOUSING(BLACK) PL-SWF-1/2X1/2 1/2"NPT X 1/4" TUBE FM-PVB-PBE SWIVEL FITT ELL PLATE BRACKET EL-BAT-AQCG PL-NLT-1/2HP AQUIFER BATTERY...
- Page 37 AQUIFER PART NUMBERS Feed Pump 12Volt, EL-FP-12V Pump Head Assembly W/Press. Switch PL-PMP-SFPH Feed Pump 24Volt EL-FP-24V 3/8”NPT X 5/8” Hose Barb El. PL-HBE-3/8X5/8 Feed Pump Pressure Switch EL-FP-PS Fig 2 Fig 3 ACCUMULATOR PL-ACC-TK 1/8MPT X 1/4 TUBE EL PL-MTE-1/8X1/4P 1/2MPT X 5/8 HOSE BARB PL-HBS-1/2X5/8...
- Page 38 HP-TB-VEB-B HP-TB-VB HP-TB-VEB-A HP-CYL-CCA HP-TB-BV HP-CB-CB7, HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-R HP-CYL-EC Not used...
- Page 39 HD-CPS-5/16X3 SO-HPP-RV HP-TB-AR KIT-HP-10VSA HP-TB-BV SO-HPP-AR 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 40 Parts...
- Page 41 Parts HP-CYL-SST HP-CYL-PT PL-MTS-3/8X1/2S HP-CYL-CCA SO-HPP-ECCB HP-CYL-EC HP-CYL-R...
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