ELECTROSEA ElectroStrainer ES-200-PS User manual

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Operation Manual

ElEctroStrainEr®System

Models: ES-200-PS / ES-150-PS

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Introduction

Table of Contents 2

ElectroSea and ElectroStrainer System 3

System Features

User Interface 4

Operating Modes and Feature Overview 5-6

Safety Considerations 5

Inhibit Mode, Pump Mode and Time 7-8

Optimal Performance and Strainer Flow Alert 9

ElectroStrainer Maintenance

Canister Assembly Access 10

ElectroStrainer Maintenance 11-15

Cell Indicator 16

System Updates

Factory Default and Firmware Updates 17

Inspection

Periodic Inspection 18

Important Information

Speciﬁcations 19

Modes and Troubleshooting

Modes, Descriptions and Actions 20-21

Warranty Policy

Please visit our website at www.electrosea.com/warranty to

view our full warranty terms and conditions.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the

prior written consent of ElectroSea, LLC. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual to ensure its accuracy. ElectroSea assumes no responsibility for errors and omission. Neither is

any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of this product and information contained herein.

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Introduction

ElEctroSEa®

ElectroSea was created when the owners of a sportﬁshing vessel invented “a better way” to prevent biofouling in their seawater cooling system. Solving complex

technical problems is our expertise. With more than 100 issued U.S. patents and 350+ foreign patents in advanced technologies, our executive management team

has been developing innovative solutions for more than 50 years. With an expert team of “old salts” who eat, sleep, and breathe boating, ElectroSea will improve

your time on the water.

ElEctroStrainEr®System

ElectroStrainer is a revolutionary seawater biofouling prevention device, a sea strainer, and a smart seawater ﬂow-monitoring unit all combined into a single

system. ElectroStrainer provides an entirely new way for boaters to prevent biofouling, barnacles, and bioslimes from clogging sea strainers and seawater pipes

for air conditioners, chillers, and refrigerators. ElectroStrainer provides ease of use never seen before in a sea strainer and completely redeﬁnes seawater system

maintenance.

• ElectroStrainer is a Biofouling-Prevention Device: ElectroStrainer continuously creates a safe and effective low level of chlorine to protect the entire

seawater system. ElectroStrainer contains a Cell with a proprietary mixed metal-oxide coating. When electriﬁed, it acts as a catalyst to generate chlorine

naturally from the seawater passing through it. No chemical additives are required.

• ElectroStrainer is a Sea Strainer: Typical sea strainers become clogged as bioslime, algae, and barnacles build up over time in the strainer basket pores.

ElectroStrainer solves this problem by preventing unwanted marine growth by generating chlorine directly inside its sea strainer basket. Strainer pores remain

open, free, and clear so protected seawater can pass downstream to cooling equipment and decrease the frequency of strainer-basket cleaning.

• ElectroStrainer is a Smart Seawater Flow-Monitoring System: ElectroStrainer provides real-time monitoring with Smart Strainer Alert technology and

automatically notiﬁes you to check the strainer if it requires attention. ElectroStrainer monitors vessel seawater ﬂow 24/7/365 days a year and displays the

seawater ﬂow rate in real time.

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System Features

User Interface

Features and Functions

1. Power ON ElectroStrainer. The Control Unit will complete a diagnostic self-test, and then the green “POWER” light will be illuminated.

2. The main status screen will be displayed.

Circuit Breaker USB Port

ON/OFF Switch

Operating Mode

Power Indicator Light

Programming Menu

Selection Buttons

Flow Rate

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System Features

Safety Considerations

WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE Indicates a hazardous situation that can cause damage to personal property, the environment, or equipment.

DO NOT PERFORM ACID DESCALING OF THE SEAWATER CIRCUIT AFTER THE ELECTROSTRAINER SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED. DESCALING

ACIDS OR CLEANING CHEMICALS WILL DAMAGE THE CELL AND CANISTER AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

Operating Modes

The Operating Mode displays the state of the ElectroStrainer System. Modes include

• OFF: ElectroStrainer is powered, but it is in the OFF mode and not Cleaning.

• START-UP: ElectroStrainer is performing a diagnostic self-test. This mode lasts for approximately 30 seconds.

• CLEANING: ElectroStrainer is ON and Cleaning. This is the normal operating mode for the ElectroStrainer System.

• STRAINER FLOW ALERT: ElectroStrainer is ON and Cleaning, but the ﬂow rate measured is less than or equal to the value set manually in the Flow Alert feature.

• CELL INDICATOR: ElectroStrainer is sensing low salinity (brackish or fresh water), high resistance, or disconnection of the Cell Cable. This indicator may also

mean the Cell is at the end of its useful life.

Feature Overview

• Flow Rate (GPM): The ﬂow rate is monitored in gallons per minute (GPM) or liters per minute (LPM) at the output of the ElectroStrainer System.

• Strainer Flow Alert: The Strainer Flow Alert indicates the strainer basket has debris and/or the ﬂow rate is at or below a threshold level for a period of time.

• Display Contrast, Backlight, and Imperial/Metric Units: Use this feature to adjust the LCD display contrast and backlight levels from Lo to Hi and to select

between imperial and metric units for ﬂow in GPM or LPM.

• Default Update: This process is used to restore ElectroStrainer to its original factory default settings or to update the ElectroStrainer Control Unit ﬁrmware

using a USB memory drive supplied by ElectroSea.

WARNING

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System Features

Set Backlight, Contrast, or Units: The LCD display backlight, contrast, and imperial/metric units can be set. Use the Up or Down arrows to select and change

the settings.

Display Backlight, Contrast and Imperial/Metric Units

During normal operation the Control Unit will ﬂash “CLEANING,” and the green Cleaning LED will be illuminated. This indicates the ElectroStrainer System is

electrochemically generating chlorine to prevent biofouling. The Control Unit will display the seawater ﬂow rate at the output of the ElectroStrainer System in gallons

per minute (GPM) or liters per minute (LPM). If the ﬂow rate drops below 4 GPM (15.1 LPM), the display will indicate “MIN FLOW”. The ElectroStrainer System will

automatically stop chlorinating seawater if Min Flow (1–3 GPM/3.8–11.4 LPM) or No Flow (0 GPM) is reached.

Cleaning Mode

Power ON and Start-Up Delay

Power ON the ElectroStrainer System. The Control Unit will complete a diagnostic self-test, and then the green “POWER” LED will be illuminated. “START-UP” will be

displayed for 30 seconds.

Auto Mode

The ElectroStrainer System automatically and continuously calculates the optimal level of chlorinated seawater to prevent biofouling using multiple input

parameters, including seawater ﬂow rate, key electrical parameters, and environmental temperature.

CLEANING -Menu

XX GPM

Auto

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System Features

Inhibit Mode

Inhibit Mode: The ElectroStrainer System can receive a signal from (1) 24-VDC or 12-VDC and/or (1) 240-VAC or 120-VAC input from equipment, such as a baitwell

or reverse osmosis (RO) water system, that are incompatible with chlorine. These wired inputs trigger the ElectroStrainer to “inhibit” (stop) generating chlorine.

ElectroStrainer will ﬂash the word “INHIBIT” on the Control Unit status screen, and the green Inhibit LED will be illuminated.

NOTE: Inhibit is an OPTIONAL feature. It is NOT REQUIRED for ElectroStrainer to operate properly. See ElectroStrainer Installation Manual for details.

INHIBIT -Menu

XX GPM

Auto

Pump Mode and Time

Pump Mode: The ElectroStrainer System can connect to the vessel’s seawater intake pump controller for monitoring and/or to automate the seawater pump-

alternating process. This optional feature is useful for vessels that have two seawater intake pumps that require scheduled manual cycling (i.e., Viking Yachts CSW).

The Pump Mode and Time features automate the manual process of alternating the operation of Pump #1 and Pump #2 for a speciﬁc time duration (i.e., every 24 hours).

NOTE: Pump Mode and Time are OPTIONAL features. They are NOT REQUIRED for the ElectroStrainer to operate properly. See the ElectroStrainer

Installation Manual for details.

>-Pump Mode -Cell

-Pump Time -Default

-Flow Alert -Update

-Display -Exit

Pump Mode

-Pump#1 AND Pump#2

Alternating

OK to Exit

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System Features

Pump Mode and Time

The Pump Mode should be set up during the installation process. Refer to the table below to verify the Pump Mode is set correctly. Use the Up or Down arrow to select

Pump Mode.

Set Pump Time: This is an optional feature for vessels that have dual seawater intake pumps that are manually cycled. This feature sets the desired duration of time

that Pump #1 or Pump #2 operates. The Pump Time can be set to 10 minutes or 1-hour intervals up to 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours. Use the Up or Down arrow to

select Pump Time.

-Pump Mode -Cell

-Pump Time -Default

-Flow Alert -Update

-Display -Exit

Pump Time

24 hours

OK to Exit

Mode Description Wiring

Required

Pump Sense Not Used

Pump sensing is not being used. This is the factory default mode.

(Note: If your vessel does not have dual pumps

and/or cannot be connected to the ElectroStrainer System’s automatic pump-cycling feature, then set Pump Mode

to “Pump Sense Not Used”).

Pump#1 and Pump #2

Alternating

Two seawater intake pumps are wired to the ElectroStrainer System. Pump #1 and Pump #2 can be alternated at a

speciﬁc time duration from 10 minutes to 72 hours. The ElectroStrainer is controlling the ON/OFF operation of both

pumps.

Yes

Pump#1 and Pump #2

Monitors

Two seawater intake pumps are wired to the ElectroStrainer System. Pump #1 and Pump #2 can be monitored. The

ElectroStrainer is only monitoring and NOT controlling the ON/OFF operation of both pumps. Yes

Pump #1 ONLY Monitor One seawater intake pump is wired to the ElectroStrainer System. Pump #1 is used for monitoring purposes only. Yes

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System Features

Optimal Performance

Constant Chlorinated Seawater Flow: The ElectroStrainer System should be powered ON and have seawater ﬂowing through it whenever possible.

This provides the vessel’s seawater circuit with constant chlorinated seawater to prevent unwanted marine growth. Intermittent or stagnant seawater

that is not continuously electrochemically treated allows growth of marine microorganisms. Barnacles have the innate ability to close themselves off and survive

intermittent exposure to biocidal agents:

• DO NOT turn off seawater pumps, air conditioners, or chillers for an extended period of time.

Inspect the vessel for problem areas:

• Pre-existing biofouling in seawater lines prior to ElectroStrainer installation

• Clogged seawater intakes

• Impacted, blocked, or occluded lines from debris lodged in plumbing

• Sporadic demand valve areas (Depending on the system, valves that turn on and off can foster unwanted marine growth.)

Strainer Flow Alert: The Strainer Flow Alert feature monitors seawater ﬂow through the ElectroStrainer. This smart strainer system notiﬁes the user if the

ElectroStrainer basket contains debris, such as seaweed or mud; or part of the seawater circuit, such as the intake screen or thru-hull ﬁtting, is partially blocked; or

the seawater pump is producing low ﬂow and requires maintenance. The Strainer Flow Alert feature allows the user to set a minimum seawater ﬂow rate threshold

value and time duration. If the seawater ﬂow rate drops below the minimum value for a period of time, “CHECK STRAINER / FLOW ALERT” will ﬂash on the display (no

audible alert). Flow rate can be set in GPM or LPM, with the time duration set in minutes. To set the Strainer Flow Alert value, go to Menu, Flow Alert and enter the

desired threshold ﬂow rate and time duration for notiﬁcation.

The Strainer Flow Alert feature is OFF by default and must be set up by the installer or end user.

ElectroStrainer will continue generating chlorine even after a Strainer Flow Alert occurs.

If a Strainer Flow Alert occurs

1. Check vessel’s intake screens for blockage or debris.

2. Check seawater pump output, impeller, or other causes of low ﬂow.

3. Check ElectroStrainer basket for debris, seaweed, or mud.

Strainer Flow Alert

>-Pump Mode -Cell

-Pump Time -Default

-Flow Alert -Update

-Display -Exit

NOTICE

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ElectroStrainer Maintenance

DO NOT UNSCREW

PLASTIC CAP NUTS.

Canister Assembly Access

Before accessing the Canister Assembly, power OFF the

ElectroStrainer Control Unit.

To Access the Canister Assembly:

1. Power OFF the ElectroStrainer Control Unit.

2. Turn OFF ALL seacock valves in the seawater circuit

at or below the waterline. This includes any output

seacocks to prevent back siphoning.

Failure to turn OFF ALL seacock

valves in the seawater circuit could result in sinking

the vessel.

3. Locate the 1’ (30.5-cm) cable labeled “CELL” that

is located at the top of the Canister Assembly.

Disconnect this cable at the cable connector.

DO NOT UNSCREW THE TWO BLACK

PLASTIC CAP NUTS ON TOP OF THE LID OR TITANIUM

HARDWARE UNDER THE LID.

WARNING

NOTICE

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