Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
INSTALLATION MANUAL
System Diagram ................................................... Page 23
What's Included In Your Kit .................................... Page 24
Control Panel Installation ...................................... Page 25
Pre-fi lter Installation ............................................. Page 26
High Pressure Pump Installation ............................ Page 27
Membrane Installation .......................................... Page 29
Seawater Lift Pump Installation ............................. Page 29
Running Tubing and Hoses ..................................... Page 30
Initial System Start-up .......................................... Page 33
Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G
Page 22
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Sea Clear Watermakers G-20
-
Page 1: Table Of Contents
High Pressure Pump Installation ......Page 27 Membrane Installation .......... Page 29 Seawater Lift Pump Installation ......Page 29 Running Tubing and Hoses ........Page 30 Initial System Start-up .......... Page 33 Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 22... -
Page 2: System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 23... -
Page 3: What's Included In Your Kit
Minimum 4000 watt generator (5000 watt preferred) or larger • Intake through-hull • Brine discharge through-hull • Stainless steel hose clamps • PVC cleaner and glue • Membrane housing mounting brackets Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 24... -
Page 4: Control Panel Installation
❷ Mount the Wiring Harness near the Control Panel (but not below the panel, as it will be obscured by hoses). ❸ Run 12-gauge wire from a dedicated 10 amp breaker to the red wire on the barrier strip. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 25... -
Page 5: Pre-Fi Lter Installation
Pre-fi lter. Push and hold the red button on top of the Pre-fi lter Housing and turn on the Seawater Lift Pump. Continue to hold the button until air stops being released. As soon as water is seen, release the button. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 26... -
Page 6: High Pressure Pump Installation
To determine your generator’s operating RPM, refer to the AR North America chart below. ►►►Go back to page 6 and write your generator’s RPM in the gold-colored box for future reference.. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 27... - Page 7 ❸ If the generator is not grounded to the [-] terminal of the battery, you will need to run an additional wire from the pump to your [-] battery buss. (In most cases, this will not be required.) High Pressure Pump Fittings See “Swagelok High Pressure Fitting Installation” on page 29. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 28...
-
Page 8: Membrane Installation
[-] buss. ❷ Run a 3/4” hose from the output of the Seawater Lift Pump to the hose barb on the panel labeled “Seawater Intake.” Secure using stainless steel hose clamps. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 29... -
Page 9: Running Tubing And Hoses
A plastic tubing cutter with scoring action, which can be found in most hardware stores, is FIGURE 2 recommended. This tool can be used to cut PVC tubing as well. Do not use a hacksaw. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 30... - Page 10 9 o’clock position. Fig. 3. Note: For 1/16, 1/8, and 3/16 in.; 2, 3, and 4 mm tube fi ttings, tighten the nut three-quarters turn to the 3 o’clock position. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 31...
- Page 11 The boat’s designated intake through-hull should be located in an area that will always be in the water when the boat is used under normal running conditions. This through-hull must not be located near discharge lines that could introduce foreign materials, such as head or generator exhaust. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 32...
-
Page 12: Initial System Start-Up
❼ Let the system run for 5 minutes and then increase the pressure by turning the Pressure Adjustment Needle Valve clockwise until it reaches 700 psi. ❽ Do another quick check for leaks. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 33... - Page 13 ❺ Let system operate, discarding water for 15 minutes before testing, checking one last time for leaks. ❻ At the end of 15 minutes, fi ll 5 gallon bucket with product water. Sea Clear Watermakers™ Manual - Version 1.1-G Page 34...