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Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 User Manual

Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170
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Aqua Whisper Mini 170-750
Owner’s Manual
Revision B - February 2014
Manual PN B651220001B | Revision: 02/25/2014

Table of Contents

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Sea Recovery Aqua Mini 170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelAqua Mini 170
Membranes1
Operating Pressure800 psi
Filtration TypeReverse Osmosis
Rejection Rate98%
Operating Temperature40-100°F
Production Rate170 gallons per day
Production170 gallons/day
Membrane TypeThin Film Composite
Inlet Connection1/2 inch
Outlet Connection1/4"

Summary

Introduction

Parts Warning

Warning about using non-Sea Recovery parts and potential consequences.

Warranty and Registration

Details on warranty coverage, limitations, and system registration.

Limited Warranty

Warranty period and conditions for the system and accessories.

Cleaning

Guidelines for system cleaning and maintenance.

Product Changes

Company's right to make product improvements without prior notice.

Obtaining Warranty Service

Procedure for obtaining warranty service and contact information.

Registration

Recommendation to register the system for technical support and warranty.

Temperature and Pressure Effects

How temperature and pressure affect system performance.

Safety

Critical safety instructions for installation and operation.

Disposal

Compliance with environmental regulations for system disposal.

Compliance

System certifications and compliance statements.

Chemical Warnings

Warnings and first aid for cleaning chemicals.

Patent Information

Information on system patents and legal protection.

Specifications

System Specifications

Performance, temperature, salinity, and feed water specs.

Electrical Motor Specifications

Horsepower, FLA, and LRA for motors.

Recommended Power Wire Size to System

Wire sizing guidelines based on voltage and load.

Recommended Power Wire Size to Booster Pump

Wire sizing for booster pump connections.

System and Components Description

Packing List

Instructions for uncrating and identifying parts.

Component Descriptions

Overview of major system components and their functions.

Prefiltration Subsystem

Description of the system's pre-filtration components.

Sea Cock Valve

Function of the sea cock valve for safety.

Sea Strainer

Description and function of the sea strainer.

Booster Pump

Role of the booster pump in system operation.

Plankton Filter

Optional filter for removing solids and biological growth.

Pre-Filter

Function of the pre-filter for membrane protection.

Low Pressure Gauge

Purpose of the low pressure gauge.

Low Pressure Switch

Function of the low pressure switch.

Pressurization Subsystem

How pressure is maintained for the RO membrane.

Brine Discharge Subsystem

Components and function of the brine discharge system.

Product Water Subsystem

Components for product water quality control.

Fresh Water Flush Subsystem

System for rinsing and cleaning with fresh water.

Electronic Subsystem

System for water quality monitoring and control.

System Installation Precautions and Information

Special Considerations

Guidelines for line length and accessibility.

Storage Prior to Uncrating

Instructions for storing the system before uncrating.

Uncrating

Steps for safely uncrating the system components.

Installation Cautions

Important cautions for PVC fittings and mounting.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element Susceptibility to Chemical Attack

Chemicals to avoid that can damage the membrane.

Distance Between Components

Guidelines for spacing components during installation.

High Pressure Pump Preparation

Steps to prepare the high pressure pump for installation.

Tools Required for Installation

List of tools needed for system installation.

Components Supplied by Installer or Owner

Items to be provided by the installer or owner.

System and Component Mounting

Guidelines for mounting system components.

Plumbing Connections

Correct methods for making plumbing connections.

Tube Fitting Connections Assembly

Step-by-step guide for assembling tube fittings.

UV Light Installation

Procedures for installing the UV sterilizer unit.

Plumbing Requirements

Requirements for leak-free piping to the UV unit.

Installation Procedure

Steps for preparing and installing the UV unit.

Mounting the Unit

Mounting guidelines for the UV unit.

Operational Guidelines

Safety and operational guidelines for the UV unit.

System Operation

System Operation Notes

Factors affecting fresh water production.

Operation Cautions

General cautions before operating the system.

Startup Procedure

Step-by-step guide for initial system startup.

High/Low Pressure Fault Lamp Explanation

Explanation of fault lamps and troubleshooting.

Sea Recovery Mini Controller Operations

Overview of the controller functions and buttons.

Start/Stop button

Function of the Start/Stop button on the controller.

Cycle button

How to use the Cycle button for menu navigation.

Display Menu

Monitored values and system states displayed on the controller.

Configuration (Change) Menu

Parameters that can be changed via the controller.

Configuration (Read) Menu

Parameters that can be read from the controller.

Fresh Water Flush button

Initiating the fresh water flush cycle.

Booster Pump button

Starting the booster pump.

System Storage and Cleaning

R.O Membrane Element Handling and System Storage Cautions

Cautions for handling and storing RO membrane elements.

Short Term Shutdown

Procedures for protecting the system during short shutdowns.

Long Term Shutdown

Procedures for system storage for extended periods.

MANUAL FRESH WATER RINSE PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for manual fresh water rinse.

R.O. Membrane Element Cleaning Procedures

When and how to clean RO membrane elements.

R.O. Membrane Element Cleaning Water and Chemical Requirements

Water and chemical needs for membrane cleaning.

R.O. Membrane Element Cleaning Instructions

Instructions for cleaning RO membrane elements.

Troubleshooting

System Shuts Down During Operation

Diagnosing and resolving system shutdown issues.

System Shuts Down By Itself

Troubleshooting unexpected system shutdowns.

System Shuts Down when the operating pressure is less than 950 PSI

Troubleshooting low operating pressure shutdowns.

Pressure Readings, Pressure Gauges, and Pressure Switches Abnormalities

Diagnosing issues with pressure gauges and switches.

Product Water Flow and Product Water Quality

Troubleshooting low flow or poor water quality.

The UV sterilizer is flickering or does not light.

Troubleshooting UV sterilizer operation.

3-way Product Water Diversion Valve Abnormalities

Diagnosing issues with the diversion valve.

High Pressure Pump Abnormalities

Troubleshooting high pressure pump issues.

High Pressure Pump Leaks Oil

Diagnosing and fixing oil leaks from the pump.

Booster Pump Abnormalities

Troubleshooting booster pump issues.

Electrical and Electronic Circuit Abnormalities

Diagnosing electrical and control circuit problems.

Fuse in the controller blows at startup.

Diagnosing blown controller fuses.

Electrical

Electrical Requirements and Information

Notes on motor starting and power requirements.

Power Source Requirements

Required line voltage and frequency for DC and AC systems.

Electrical Connections

Cautionary notes for making electrical cable connections.

Motor Rotation

How to determine and check motor rotation.

Recommended Wire Sizes

Guidelines for selecting appropriate wire sizes.

Electrical Line Drawings and Electrical Connections

Wiring diagrams for different system configurations.

Maintenance and Repair

Individual Component Maintenance and Repair

Maintenance procedures for individual system parts.

Inlet Thru Fitting

Maintenance for the inlet thru-hull fitting.

Cock Valve

Maintenance for the inlet sea cock valve.

Sea Strainer

Cleaning and maintenance of the sea strainer.

Booster Pump

Maintenance and replacement of the booster pump.

UV Light Maintenance

Preventative maintenance for the UV unit.

Safety Requirements

Mandatory safety requirements for UV unit servicing.

Unit Maintenance

Cleaning and inspection of the UV unit exterior.

Quartz Sleeve

Cleaning schedule and procedure for the quartz sleeve.

Checking for Leaks

Inspecting the UV unit for any signs of leakage.

Repairing Leaks

Steps to repair leaks in the quartz sleeve.

Measuring Performance

Periodic testing of UV unit efficiency.

Verifying Lamp Operation

How to check if the UV lamp is operating correctly.

Obtaining Water Samples

Procedures for taking water samples for testing.

Sampling Procedure

Detailed steps for collecting water samples.

Periodic Maintenance Table

Recommended maintenance schedule for the UV unit.

Quartz Sleeve Cleaning

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the quartz sleeve.

Quartz Sleeve Reassembly

Instructions for reassembling the quartz sleeve.

Ultraviolet Sterilizer

Information about the UV sterilizer's function and replacement.

Charcoal Filter

When and how to replace the charcoal filter element.

The 3-way Product Water Diversion Solenoid Valve

Troubleshooting and adjustment of the diversion valve.

Solenoid Valve Coil Check

Procedure to check the diversion valve solenoid coil.

Flow Meter

Cleaning procedure for the flow meter.

High Pressure Pump Electric Motor

Troubleshooting motor failures and common issues.

Back Pressure Regulator

Maintenance for the back pressure regulator valve.

High Pressure Gauge

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the high pressure gauge.

High Pressure Pump

Troubleshooting common high pressure pump issues.

High Pressure Pump Servicing

Disassembly of discharge valve assemblies.

Disassembly of the Seal Assembly

Steps for disassembling the pump seal assembly.

Reassembly of Seal Assembly

Procedures for reassembling the pump seal assembly.

Reassembly of the Discharge Valve Assembly

Steps for reassembling the discharge valve.

Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing the RO membrane element.

Plankton Filter

Cleaning procedure for the plankton filter element.

Pre-filter Element Replacement

How to clean or replace the pre-filter element.

Low Pressure Gauge

Diagnosing issues with the low pressure gauge.

Brine Discharge Thru Hull Fitting

Maintenance of the brine discharge fitting.

Booster Pump Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the booster pump.

System Logs

Sea Recovery AquaMini 170,350,550,& 750 System Identification Information

Form for recording system identification details.

Glossary

Terms

Definitions of key terms used in the manual.

Water Temperature Effect

How water temperature affects product flow.

Exploded Parts View

A041C AQUA MINI 170

Exploded view and parts list for Aqua Mini 170.

A051C AQUA MINI 350

Exploded view and parts list for Aqua Mini 350.

A051C AQUA MINI 550

Exploded view and parts list for Aqua Mini 550.

A051C AQUA MINI 750

Exploded view and parts list for Aqua Mini 750.

A052M AQUA MINI MODULAR

Exploded view and parts list for modular unit.

BOOSTER PUMP ASSY AW 170

Exploded view and parts list for booster pump assembly.

B196220017 MEMBRANE VESSEL ASSY 170

Exploded view and parts list for membrane vessel assembly.

MEMBRANE VESSEL ASSY AW 350-750

Exploded view and parts for AW 350-750 membrane vessel.

Anatomy of a Spiral Wound Reverse Osmosis Membrane Element

Diagram illustrating the structure of a spiral wound membrane.

HP PUMP-MOTOR 12VDC-24VDC AW Mini 170

Exploded view and parts for HP pump-motor.

B156220012 HP PUMP-MOTOR 12VDC

Parts list for the 12VDC HP pump-motor.

B156220024 HP PUMP-MOTOR 24VDC

Parts list for the 24VDC HP pump-motor.

B156220110 HP PUMP-MOTOR 110-220 50-60 AW 170

Exploded view and parts for HP pump-motor.

B156230001M HP PUMP-MOTOR 110-220-60HZ AW350-MODULAR

Parts list for modular HP pump-motor.

B156230002M HP PUMP-MOTOR 110-220 50HZ AW 350-MODULAR

Parts list for modular HP pump-motor.

B502220003M MANIFOLD LP ASSY Mini 350, 550, 750

Parts list for LP manifold assembly.

B502230004 CONTROL MANIFOLD ASSY Mini 170

Parts list for control manifold assembly.

B502230003 CONTROL MANIFOLD ASSY MODULAR Modular

Parts list for modular control manifold assembly.

1401096100 3-WAY PRODUCT WATER DIVERSION SOLENOID VALVE

Port designation and water flow for diversion valve.

B107220002 PREFILTER ASSY 170

Exploded view and parts list for prefilter assembly.

B107230001 PREFILTER ASSY DUAL 350

Exploded view and parts list for dual prefilter.

B521220002 CHARCOAL FILTER ASSY 170-350

Exploded view and parts list for charcoal filter assembly.

B107230005 COMMERCIAL PREFILTER ASSY

Exploded view and parts list for commercial prefilter.

B107230010 OIL WATER SEPARATOR ASSY

Exploded view and parts list for oil water separator.

B001220001 INSTALLATION KIT AW/SF 170

Parts list for the installation kit.

B001230001 INSTALLATION KIT AW/SF 350-750

Parts list for installation kit.

B611000004 REMOTE ASSY LCD CONTROLLER 80' SRC

Parts list for remote LCD controller.

B5262000CV UV STERILIZER

Parts list for the UV sterilizer.

B5968000XX SOFT START ASSY 115-230 V

Parts list for soft start assembly.

HP HOSE ASSEMBLY

Parts list and diagram for high pressure hose assembly.

AVAILABLE TUBES AND FITTINGS

Diagrams and part numbers for tubes and fittings.

TUBE COMPRESSION FITTINGS REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts for tube compression fittings.

Clean/Rinse Inlet Valve

Diagram of the clean/rinse inlet and outlet valves.

Appendix

ABS Certificate of Design Assessment

Certification document from American Bureau of Shipping.

FCC Compliance

Statement of compliance with FCC regulations.

European Conformite Europene (CE)

Declaration of conformity with European standards.