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D – WATERMAKER MAINTENANCE
The AQUA-BASE unit must be regularly maintained in order to avoid the occurrence of defects, which could affect its efficiency, its operation
and its reliability. The intervals between maintenance of the AQUA-BASE unit depend on the frequency and conditions of use.
1 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FREQUENCY OPERATION
Minimum
NECESSARY SPARE
PARTS
Replacement of filter cartridge When it is clogged and at wintering 1 / year 711019
Cleaning the prime filter When it is clogged 1 / week
Cleaning the membrane Each year at wintering 1 / year 752037-EXP10
On this basis the user will adapt his own maintenance schedule, which will depend on his personal use of the unit.
2 – SPARE PARTS FOR ONE YEAR
The spare parts set, for one year AQUA-BASE, Ref 752054, contains all the necessary parts for servicing the AQUA-BASE desalination unit.
QTE/QTY REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
4 711019 Filter element 5µ-10’’
1 752037-EXP10 MC11 Alkaline cleaner & MC3 Acid cleaner
3 752039 Storage solution
3 – REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTER CARTRIDGE (Unit stopped)
1. Stop the unit by pressing "OFF".
2. Close the hull valve (V0).
3. Open the filter by unscrewing the tightening nut using the filter spanner.
4. Free the used cartridges by setting down the filter bowl.
5. Replace the used cartridges with a genuine new one (green colour).
6. Wipe and lightly oil the seal with food fat.
7. Reset the filter after having checked the cartridge position.
8. Screw the tightening nut by hand.
4 – CLEANING THE SALINITY CELL
The cleaning of the cell should be carried out every year and each time an anomaly has been caused by bad operating: faulty salinity control,
discharge anomaly,...
- Unscrew the cell lock nut.
- Take the cell out of its housing.
- Clean the cell electrodes with a brush under running water and, if necessary,
using a domestic detergent.
- Rinse the cell with running water and put it back into its housing.
- Screw the lock nut.
N.B:
It does not have a contact between the both terminals of the cell, there is a risk of damaging the salinometer or distorting the measure.