Spectra-watermakers VENTURA 150 User Manual

1 VENTURA 150 DELUXE INSTALLATION MANUAL Spectra Watermakers, Inc. 20 Mariposa Road, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone 415-526-2780 Fax 415-526-2787 E-mail

10 Membrane Pressure Vessel Relocation Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo-Seal 88-NSR-1/2 tubing for high pressure connections. Pay attention to the directi

11 Spectra High Pressure Tube Fitting Assembly Use ONLY Dayco Imperial Nylo-Seal 88-NSR-1/2 tubing for high pressure connections. Carefully fit and

12 Ventura 150 Wiring Diagram Route a heavy pair of wires from the main DC electrical panel to the Feed Pump location. Splice with butt connectors or

13 If you do not have adequate space to install the feed pump inlet module it is possible to re-move and relocate the feed pump. Before you install th

14 Avoid running the Ventura system if the vessel is in contaminated water, such as in a pol-luted harbor or canal. The system should be fully run te

15 Ventura Deluxe Dry Testing With Artificial Ocean If it is not possible to test run the system with the boat in the water, testing may be accompli

16 Ventura Deluxe Operation Normal operation If the system has been pickled or stored or contains cleaning compounds, use the “New System Startup” pr

17 Long Term Storage Procedures Watermakers are best run continuously. When not in use, biological growth in the mem-brane is the leading cause of mem

18 Ventura Deluxe Storage Procedure 1. Perform a fresh water flush as described in the normal operation section. Shut down the feed pump but leave

19 Pickling and Winterizing with Antifreeze The watermaker can be stored for periods up to one year in any climate using this procedure. 1. Close t

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20 Maintenance The Seawater Strainer The sea water strainer’s stainless steel element should be inspected, removed, and cleaned as needed. Be careful

21 Membrane Cleaning For normal cleaning, the SC-3 Acid Cleaning Compound is used first, then the SC-2 Alkaline Cleaning Compound. If known bio-fouli

22 Spectra cleaning compound (SC-2 or SC-3) must be mixed with fresh water at a ratio of 1 con-tainer of compound to 3 gallons (12L) of unchlorinated

23 Suggested Spares Short term cruising, weekends etc. We suggest a basic cruise kit B. This kit consists of three 5 micron filters, three 20 micro

24 Troubleshooting Deluxe Systems Symptom Cause Remedy Feed pump runs

25 MISC-1 DWYER FLOW METER SERVICE The mechanical flow meter (part no. PL-FMT-XX) used on our manual watermakers can be opened for cleaning if it ge

26 OP-2 BAD SMELLING PRODUCT WATER The reverse osmosis membrane is permeable by many gases including hydrogen sulfide, the gas that causes rotten egg

27 OP-3 CHEMICALS 101 Spectra Systems use four types of chemicals: SC-1, SC-2, SC-3, and propylene glycol antifreeze. NOTE: Never use any chemical

28 PF-2 CHARCOAL FILTERS The function of the charcoal filter element (part no. FT-FTC-CC) is to remove any chlorine in the fresh water flush water su

29 PF-3 PREFILTERS– ShurFlo Up to four different filters are used on all Spectra Systems using ShurFlo feed pumps to ensure that no damaging foreign

3 Table of Contents Installation Operation Getting Started...

30 MISC-3 ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE All Spectra Watermakers except the Newport 700 and 1000 series are supplied with a pressure accumulator tank, (part no

31 SF-1 SHURFLO PUMP WON’T RUN If the pump has power to it (the fan runs), but the pump itself won’t run, the first thing to check is the pressure sw

32 SF-2 ADJUST SHURFLO PRESSURE SWITCH The ShurFlo feed pumps are equipped with a high pressure cut out switch (part no. EL-FP-PS). This is the smal

33 Z-BRANE OPERATION MANUAL

34 The Z-Brane is a revolutionary product which incorporates Z-Guard High Voltage Ca-pacitive technology into the membrane pressure vessel. Always ac

35 Operation During normal operation the red LED should be on. Power needs to be supplied to the Z-Brane unit for as long as you wish to have the bio

36 Front View Rear View 3/8 NPT Quick Disc. Body PL-QDC-BD3/8 5/8 Quick Disc. Hose Barb PL-QDC-HB5/8 Plate Bracket FM-PVB-PB Rubber Mount HD-RBP-RM

37 Fig 2 Fig 3 3/4” 3-Way Valve Cooling Fan 12V, 24V KIT-FK-12,24 Feed Pump Heat Sink EL-FP-FPHS Ventura Feed Pump Bracket FM-VT-ITM Feed Pump 12V,

38 1/8MPT X 1/4 TUBE EL PL-MTE-1/8X1/4P PRODUCT FLOW METER PL-FMT-10 PART NUMBERS PRODUCT OUTLET FITTING PL-FTE-1/8X1/4P NIPPLE PL-NP-1/8N PREFI

39 End block BEnd CapCylinder ringStainless steel tubeEnd block ABrine outValve blockPressure relief valveCenter blockClark PumpFeed inFront ViewCompo

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40 5/16"-3 1/4" SS AH BoltsSpool AssemblyAnnular RingsValve BlockRelief ValveMount inside Valve BlockAnnular Ring O-RingsRelief ValveO-RingR

41 Pilot valve port sealsValve port sealsPin sealsCenter BlockCheck valve port O-ringsPiston to rod O-rings (2)Inside pistons Glass rod models onlyCh

42 Cylinder AssemblyEnd cap O-ringCylinder end capCylinder RingS.S compressionfittings1/2" SS tubePiston with sealComposite cylinderand basePL-MT

5 Unpack the system and inspect it to make sure that it has not been damaged in shipment. Refer to the shipping list for your system to make sure

6 Introduction to the Ventura 150 Deluxe The Ventura represents the finest watermaker for small and midsized yachts available today. The Spectra Clark

7 Bow of Vessel Water Flow Sea Strainer, Mount with Quick Block Ventura 150 Deluxe Plumbing Inlet pump module. Mount vertically as low

8 Remove one of the product port plugs (from either end) and thread in the product fitting with Teflon tape sealant. Back view of instrument panel. U

9 Gently fit the tube into the body and loosely thread on the nut.Push the tube into the body until it bottoms out then hand tighten the nut. DO NOT