Ventura 150 MPC Plumbing

Brine Discharge thru hull place above waterline or tee brine into another visible drain.

Plastic fittings should have 3-4 wraps of Teflon tape and will thread almost all the way in. Leave the first pipe thread uncoated. Avoid getting dirt or debris in the system during assembly. Avoid tight bends and elbows. Secure piping away from moving objects and protect from chafe.

Accumulator, Factory pre-charged. Install so that gauge is visible.

Fresh water flush inlet to charcoal filter. Plumb to pressure side of fresh water system.

Inlet pump module. Mount vertically as low as prac- tical, no more than 4’ (1.1 M) above waterline and do not mount over electrical equipment.

Leave clearance below for filter change.

Spectra Clark Pump. Mount in a cool location. May be oriented in any position and can be well above waterline. Leave access to the pressure relief valve. Do not mount over electrical equipment. Use supplied spacers and washers for the vibration mounts.

20 and 5 micron filters. Do not mount over electrical equipment. Leave clear- ance underneath for filter change

Red In

Green Out

Sea Strainer, Mount with

Quick Block

1/2” or 3/4” scoop strainer thru-hull and seacock for watermaker only. Mount low, in a clear flow and away from head discharge. Thru-hull is owner supplied.

Water Flow

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Spectra Watermakers MPC-5000 owner manual Ventura 150 MPC Plumbing, Sea Strainer, Mount with

MPC-5000 specifications

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