ECH2O Tec. 1200-AML-3 Owner's Manual - page 11
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 least thirty minutes of initial operation,
after storage before drinking or before use in food preparations!
Do not operate the system using contaminated feed water sources (oil, chlorine or other chemicals).
Have you filled the high-pressure pump with the proper amount of oil (0.22ltr/7.5oz SAE90 gearbox
oil) check dipstick or center of show glass?
1)
Open the seawater intake valve (sea cock).
2)
Open the pressure control valve, on the control panel, all the way counter-clockwise (two full
rounds after the spring releases).
Caution: Never start the system with the high-pressure control valve closed.
3)
Set the cleaning/storage valve to the pre filter position.
If the optional nylon tee with flush/storage valve is supplied, switch it to the
center (closed) position.
4)
Set the diverter valve to sample position.
5)
Switch on the boost pump (optional).
6)
Switch on the high pressure pump.
7)
Flush the air out of the system.
Check the brine discharge at the output location.
Caution: Never allow any leaks in your hose or tube connections.
Caution: Do not attempt to re-seal the stainless steel product water outlet fitting on the membrane
vessel end cap by further tightening, as this could crack the plug.
Remove the fitting, apply new Teflon tape, insert the fitting and hand tighten plus ¼ turn.
8)
Close the pressure control valve slowly clockwise to allow air bubbles to work
themselves out of the system.
9)
Adjust the water pressure to 800 to 850 psi on the pressure gauge in the control panel.
If you operate the watermaker in brackish or lake water adjust the working pressure not to exceed
the specified product water rate.
10)
Taste the product water at your sample station or check the quality with the optional
TDS meter. If the water is pure, (less than 500ppm TDS) switch the diverter valve to fill your
storage tank.
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1)
Switch the diverter valve to sample station.
2)
Open the pressure control valve all the way counter-clockwise.
3)
Switch off the electric motor and the boost pump (if installed).
4)
Close the seawater intake valve.