ECH2O Tec. 1200-AML-3 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: modular series

Summary of 1200-AML-3

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    Modular series (230v ac 50hz) 200-ams-1 / 400-ams-2 / 500-aml-1 600-ams-3 / 800-ams-4 / 900-aml-2 1200-aml-3 / 1500-aml-4 owners manual page 2 introduction 3 specifications 4-5 standard system features, options and accessories 6 flow diagram 7-9 installation instructions 10 installation instructions...

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    Introduction thank you for choosing an ech 2 o tec. Reverse osmosis watermaker. We trust that you will be completely satisfied with our product. Ech 2 o tec watermakers are manufactured by echo-marine as a result of many years of experience installing, servicing and modifying all brands of watermake...

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    Specifications (ac version 50hz) rated performance: ech 2 o tec. 200 – ams – 1 8 gallons / 30ltr. / hour 400 – ams – 2 16 gallons / 60ltr. / hour 500 – aml – 1 20 gallons / 76ltr. / hour 600 – ams – 3 24 gallons / 90ltr. / hour 800 – ams – 4 33 gallons / 126ltr. / hour 900 – aml – 2 38 gallons / 143...

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    Standard system features 1) 1 pvc sea strainer 2 3/4” barbed hose connectors straight 2) 1 filter housing with 20 micron pre filter cartridge 1 316 bracket with 8 screws. 1 20micron cartridge 1 1/2” service valve with 1 nylon nipple and 3 barbed hose connectors (with boost pump) or 1 3/4” flush/stor...

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    Available options and accessories if the high pressure pump is installed less than 2 feet below the waterline or an additional 5 micron pre-filter is added, the installation of an optional boost pump is recommended. Boost pump (3/4” intake hose barb, 5/8” outlet hose barb, 4 feet / 1.2 meter 3/4” wi...

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    Flow diagram with options control p anel freshw a teroutlet exsisting freshw a tert ank freshw a terint ake sea w a terinlet system modular-series ech ot ec. 2 watermakers da te 31/05/06 rev . 3.1 dr wn ms boost pump freshw a terflushfil ter fil ter strainer fil ter pump fil ter 5 µ 20 µ psi psi flo...

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    Installation instructions high pressure pump with electric motor mount the high pressure pump/motor unit to a cool location free of vibration. Membrane housing mount the high-pressure membrane housing(s) with the provided brackets vertical (with the flow upwards) or horizontal in a convenient locati...

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    Pre-filter housing mount the pre-filter in a serviceable location and connect the bottom port of the cleaning / storage valve with the 5/8” reinforced vinyl hose to the bottom intake hose fitting of the high-pressure pump. Secure the hose with hose clamps. If the optional 3/4" nylon tee with flush/s...

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    Product water tubing connect the blue product water tubing or the 1/2" vinyl hose from the center fittings of the membrane housing(s) to the bottom inlet of the flow meter, in the control panel. Connect the tubing or hose from each output port of the 3-way valve to your water tank and to the taste/t...

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    Installation instruction - options boost pump if the high-pressure pump is installed less than 1 foot below the waterline or an additional 5micron pre- filter is added, the installation of an optional boost pump is recommended. Install the boost pump with the electric motor up or sideways in a dry l...

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    System operation instructions (ac version) the reverse osmosis membrane contains a preservative solution to prevent microbiological growth. If ingested, may cause irritation of the gastro-intestinal tract, colic, diarrhea, or other similar symptoms. Therefore, discard all the product water for at le...

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    Fresh water flush procedure caution: the fresh water pressure should not exceed the range of the low pressure gauge/s. The installation of a pressure reducer may be necessary. If you don’t use your watermaker for the next three days, you will need to flush your system with fresh water or infuse a bi...

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    Membrane cleaning procedure the echo tec. Watermaker must be chemically cleaned when the product water output drops by 15% of the specified amount. The frequency of this occurring will vary greatly depending upon feed water. Fouling of the membrane will naturally occur during normal usage of the ech...

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    Maintenance timetable the following maintenance timetable is an estimate of the time intervals at which maintenance may be required only. This schedule must be adjusted to the regularity of usage, the condition of the intake water, the length of time the system is exposed to seawater and the total r...

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    High pressure pump system troubleshooting guide malfunction cause remedy the pressure and/or the product amount drops worn packing seals broken valve spring belt slippage fouled inlet strainer fouled pre-filter(s) cavitation replace packing seals replace spring tighten or replace belt clean strainer...

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    High pressure pump repair instruction series ep-12-34 / ep-14-34 / ep-17-34 disassembly sequence of the front end of the ech 2 o tec. High-pressure pump. Refer to the pump diagram. 1) remove the three discharge valve plugs and the three inlet valve plugs (32), with a 22 mm socket wrench. Inspect the...

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    5) should you find it necessary to service the plunger assembly (16), you can do so by removing the tension screw (16d). Inspect all parts and replace as necessary. Note: in order to drive the pump from the side opposite the present shaft extension, simply remove the valve casing from the crankcase ...

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    Ech 2 o tec. Watermaker limited warranty echo marine ltd. Warrants to the original purchaser for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of shipment that the echo tec. Watermaker will perform according to specifications. Echo marine’s liability under this warranty shall be limited to repai...

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    The echo tec. Membrane element is guaranteed to be cleanable for a minimum of one year from date of shipment, provided that cleaning instructions are adhered to and foulant is acid soluble metal hydroxides and calcium carbonates or alkaline soluble organic, inorganic substances and microbiological s...