Tank Switch Installation and Operation:

There are two sets of terminals on the MPC-5000 PCB that can be used in four dif- ferent configurations to automatically start and stop the watermaker or to automatically stop the watermaker when the tank(s) are full without the auto start feature. These terminals are on the green ten pin connector and are labeled “Float Switch 1” and “Float Switch 2.” Float Switch 1 is the tank full switch and Float Switch 2 is the tank empty switch.

If the unit is wired for both Autostart and Autostop, it can be put into AutoFill Mode by pushing and holding the Auto Run switch on the MPC-5000 display. In this mode the water- maker will start whenever the water level drops below the tank empty switch, so that it is open (not conducting electricity). When the tank fills up and both the tank full switch and the tank empty switch have remained closed for two minutes, the watermaker will shut down and flush itself. The water maker will start back up when the water level drops below the tank empty switch and it remains open for 2 minutes. This configuration allows for com- pletely automatic operation. If the watermaker does not need to start up within five days it will automatically do a fresh water flush. AutoFill mode can be ended by pushing the stop button or the Autoflush button. If the watermaker is in Autorun mode it can be put into Autofill mode without stopping it by holding down the Autorun button.

If the owner prefers to install the automatic shutoff feature without the automatic start up option, only the tank full switch is used. A jumper must be placed between the tank empty terminals (Float switch 2) in place of the tank empty switch, because the watermaker will only shut down if both sets of terminals are closed. To use this mode the watermaker must be started up with the Stop/start button or the Autorun button. After the unit starts up, then press and hold the Autorun button until the display reads “Auto Fill Mode”. The water- maker will fill the tank and automatically enter Autoflush mode.

It is possible to use the autofill feature with 2 tanks. A double throw electrical switch must be installed in a convenient location. If only the single tank full switch is installed in each tank connect the wire From the Float Switch 1 terminal “1” to the common on the switch and run separate wires from the switch to each tank switch. The second wires can both be run to the Float Switch 1 terminal 2. If you are using two switches in each tank you will need a double pole double throw switch.

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Spectra Watermakers Newport 400 owner manual Tank Switch Installation and Operation

Newport 400 specifications

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