Installation manual

INITIAL SYSTEM ST ART-UP
Now that you have completed installation, you are almost ready to start the watermaker for the fi rst
time.
❶ Starting with the Seawater valve in the “Seawater Intake” position and the Fresh Water valve in the
“To Flush Tank” position, place the hose labeled “To fl ush tank” into a clean 5 gallon bucket.
❷ Start the generator and bring it to operating temperature and RPM.
❸ Turn on the Seawater Lift Pump using the switch on the Control Panel labeled “Seawater Lift Pump.”
❹ Verify water is fl owing out the Brine Dump through-hull.
►►►Take a moment to check for leaks.
❺ Turn on the High Pressure Pump using the switch on the Control Panel labeled “H.P. Clutch.”
❻ Take a moment to check for leaks again and verify additional fl ow through the system.
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.
Pre Start-up Checklist
□ All hose fi ttings are secured with hose clamps.
□ Through-hulls are open.
□ All wiring connections are secure.
□ Breaker is on.
□ Belt tension on High Pressure Pump is adjusted.
□ Verify Pressure Adjustment Needle Valve is turned counterclockwise to reduce pressure.
□ Purge Pre-fi lter of air by pushing and holding the red button on top of the Pre-fi lter Housing
and turning on the Seawater Lift Pump. Continue to hold the button until air stops being
released; as soon as water is seen, release the button.
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