Rainman Framed Watermaker Systems

Framed Watermakers

• Framed systems include Manual or Auto Control Panel, Autoflush, and plumbing installation kit
• Simplest installation process

• Our framed watermaker systems are designed for those customers wanting an easier installation and have sufficient space to fit the entire system into a single location. It’s a strong option for larger vessels. Four different options are powered by AC electric or 48VDC and have outputs between 100 and 240 litres per hour (26 to 63 gallons per hour).

  Although the framed systems look different than other Rainman watermakers, internally, they are similar. They utilise the design simplicity found in all Rainman systems. A single motor with a through shaft to drive both the lift pump and high pressure pump.

  Most framed systems are sold in our fully automated configuration, but are also available with manual controls and autoflush.

  They are intended to either be plumbed into your boat or used for land based applications.

  

  Multiple Power and Output Options

  Frame AC 240L Torrent

  Torrent is Rainman’s highest output watermaker and is a great option for those customers on larger vessels that require substantial amounts of fresh water and have more power available.

  Incorporating three 2.5″ x 40″ seawater membranes, Torrent makes 180 – 240 litres per hour (48 – 63 gallons per hour).

  Torrent has a larger 2.2/2.5 HP motor than our other AC systems. It can be wired for either 230VAC or 115VAC. Running on 2450 watts steady state at 50Hz or 2800 watts at 60Hz, we recommend a good quality 8kW generator to start and run the system.

  
  

  Frame AC 140L

  This framed version of our most popular AC system has 2 x 40″ membranes and makes 100 to 140 litres per hour (26-37 gallons per hour). This high output watermaker will operate on a 2kVA generator or inverter. Many thousands of these systems have been deployed around the world in either portable, modular installed, or this framed configuration.

  This system has the same physical footprint as the Frame AC 240 Torrent above, but uses less power and makes less water.

  Frame AC 100L

  If you have limited width for your installation footprint, this system still provides reasonably high output using three 2.5″ x 21″ seawater membranes. It makes 75 to 100 litres per hour (20 – 27 gallons per hour) utilising a 2kVA generator or inverter.

  It utilises the same frame, pumps and motor as the Frame AC 140 above, but with shorter membranes.

  

  Frame 48VDC 140L

  For electrified boats operating on 48VDC, this option provides a high output option running off your batteries. Utilising 2 x 40″ RO membranes and a brushless DC motor, it draws 1,250 watts.

  This system has the same physical footprint as the Frame AC 240L Torrent and Frame AC 140L above.

  Framed Watermaker Options

  Any of these systems are available in either fully automated or manual control.

  Model	Output	Power	Membranes
  AC Electric – Runs from generator or inverter
  AC-240L Most Popular	180-264lph 48-70gph	115VAC / 230VAC 2,450 / 2,800 watts	3 x 40”
  AC-140L	100-154lph 26-41gph	115VAC or 230VAC 1,250 watts	2 x 40”
  AC-100L	70-110lph 18-29gph	115VAC or 230VAC 1,250 watts	3 x 21”
  DC Electric – To run direct from battery
  48VDC-140L	100-154lph 26-41gph	48VDC 1,250 watts	2 x 40”

  Easy Installation

  

  Rainman Framed watermakers have much of their plumbing and electrical connection internal to the unit. This means the installation process is simpler with fewer mounting points into your vessel.

  View the framed installation manual for more details.

  Flexible Configuration

  

  Most customers will enjoy the convenience of these systems being totally mounted in the frame. The membranes can be mounted on the rear or top of the frame. They can also be shifted side to side if required.

  If you have footprint issues and prefer the frame over a modular configuration, the membranes can be mounted remotely. The control panel and prefilters can also be removed and mounted remotely if desired. Note that mounting the components remotely will require you to get appropriate extension hoses as required.

  If using the system on land, a 12-24VDC supply is required to power the electronics and a house pump is required for autoflush operations.

  Two Control Options

  Any of the Framed configurations come standard with one of our integrated control panels. Most customers of the framed family of watermakers will benefit from the fully automated control panel, while some may still prefer the manual control option with autoflush functionality.

  Fully Automated

  The most popular option for our framed systems, the fully auto system incorporates significant convenience features while ensuring maximum reliability.

  • Wired remote micropanel for full control at your nav station.
  • Bluetooth connect phone app (iOS or Android)
  • Timer function or set litres to be made
  • Full pressure control
  • Water diversion sending only good water to tank
  • Manual backup in rare case of any sensor or electronics issue

  More info about the fully auto control panel »

  
  

  Manual Control

  The manual control option provides a convenient interface for your Rainman framed watermaker. It’s a highly presentable and functional component that will enhance your Rainman user experience.

  While being manually controlled, some electronics convenience features assist in system operations.

  • Autoflush function triggers flush cycle after powering the watermaker off and every seven days thereafter
  • Built in tri-colour LED salinity sensor indicates when water is good to route to your tank

  More info about the manual control panel »

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  	Manual Control Panel	Auto Control Panel
  Compatibility	All Modular Systems Manual Framed Systems	All Modular AC Systems 48VDC Modular Systems Auto Framed Systems
  Summary
  Operation	Manual control with electronics assistance – Salinity – Autoflush	Fully automated Manual control backup
  Primary Interface	White control panel	Wired remote micropanel Phone app Remote digital switching Manual backup white control panel
  Wired Remote Micropanel		On-Off Timer set 3 LED status indicators
  Phone App (Bluetooth Connected)		Control Monitor Fault diagnostics Documentation
  Fresh Water Flush	Autoflush after shutdown 7 day timer thereafter Autoflush on resumption after power loss, reset timer	Autoflush after shutdown 7 day timer thereafter Autoflush on resumption after power loss, reset timer
  White Control Panel Mount Location	Convenient location for regular access Flush mount or box mount	Near watermaker as backup only Flush mount or box mount
  Upgrade Path	Upgrade to Auto Panel	None – You’re already in watermaker heaven
  	Manual Control Panel	Auto Control Panel
  Function
  Power On	Manual switch on control panel	Wired remote micropanel Phone app Manual backup at watermaker
  Power Down	Manual switch on control panel	Wired remote micropanel Phone app Timer Preset water volume to make Tank float switch Digital switching Manual switch at control panel
  Pressure Control	Manual via control panel	Fully automated Manual backup at watermaker
  Divert Waste/Tank	Manual 3-way divert valve in control panel	After start up, system automatically routes water to tank Manual backup at watermaker
  Product Water Flow Meter	Analogue in control panel	Phone app monitor page Analogue at watermaker
  Brine Flow Meter		Phone app monitor page
  Salinity Sensor	Tri-colour LED (Red-Amber-Green)	TDS reading Water temperature Tri-colour LED (Red-Amber-Green)
  Brackish Water Control	Manually decrease pressure to max flow rate	Automatic pressure control to correct flow rate
  Installation	Control panel flush mount or as box	Remote micropanel requires only cable connection Control panel flush mount or as box near watermaker
  	Manual Control Panel	Auto Control Panel

  Differences To Other AC Rainman Systems

  The two smaller AC framed systems (100L and 140L) are the same motor/pump configuration as our other AC portable and modular systems, but the larger one (240L Torrent) uses a larger pump/motor assembly to achieve greater flow rates.

  The 48VDC system utilises identical pump/motor assembly as the Modular or Portable units.

  The main difference from the modular systems are that the framed units keep much of the plumbing internal to the system. The main control panels are part of the unit, so no flush mounting or control panel box mount is required.

  

  Spares and Consumables

  

  Your new Rainman system will arrive with enough spares and consumables to keep you going for a while, so most customers do not need to order more with initial purchase. There are a variety of items you will need over time to keep your system running for many years.

  Rainman Watermaker spare parts and consumables »

  Specifications Comparison Table

  The following table compares the specifications of the different Rainman framed systems. This table also has the option to bring other types of Rainman systems into the comparison.

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  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Output Expectations	180 – 264 lph 48 – 70 gph	100 – 154 lph 26 – 41 gph	100 – 154 lph 26 – 41 gph
  Configuration
  Enclosure	Powdercoated aluminium frame	Powdercoated aluminium frame	Powdercoated aluminium frame
  Pressure Supply Unit (PSU)	Internal to frame	Internal to frame	Internal to frame
  RO Membranes	Three 2.5″ x 40″ seawater membranes	Two 2.5″ x 40″ seawater membranes	Two 2.5″ x 40″ seawater membranes
  Reverse Osmosis Unit (RO)	Rear mount, top mount, or remote	Rear mount, top mount, or remote	Rear mount, top mount, or remote
  High Pressure Pump	General Pump EWM triplex plunger pump	General Pump / Rainman WMR triplex plunger pump	General Pump / Rainman WMR triplex plunger pump
  Operating Pressure	55 bar (800 psi) in seawater	55 bar (800 psi) in seawater	55 bar (800 psi) in seawater
  Pressure Relief Valve	General Pump 316SS/ceramic	Integrated General Pump 316SS	Integrated General Pump 316SS
  Prefilter	20 micron and 5 micron	20 micron and 5 micron	20 micron and 5 micron
  Lift Pump	Integrated SPX Johnson F5B-8 bronze flexible impeller	Integrated Rainman bronze flexible impeller	Integrated Rainman bronze flexible impeller
  Vertical Water Lift	2 metres (6 ft)	2 metres (6 ft)	2 metres (6 ft)
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Power
  Power Source	115VAC/230VAC 50Hz/60Hz configurable	230VAC / 50Hz or 115VAC / 60Hz	48VDC
  Power Use	2,450 Watts @50Hz 2,800 Watts @60Hz	1,250 Watts	1,250 Watts
  Current Draw	11 Amps @230VAC 22 Amps @115VAC	6 Amps @230VAC 12 Amps @115VAC	26 Amps @48VDC
  Motor Type	2.2 / 2.5 HP NEMA	1.5HP TEFC induction	Permanent magnet TEFC DC
  Plug Type	Hard wired	Hard wired	Hard wired
  Power Cord Length	None provided Recommend 4mm²	3 metres (10 ft) 230VAC – 10A cable (1.5mm²) 115VAC – 15A cable (2.08mm²)	1.4 metres (4.5 ft) including battery connectors AWG 8
  Sound Level
  Subjective Sound Level	Loud hum	Loud hum	Soft hum
  Measured Sound Level 6 metres in open lot	64dB	62dB	59dB
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Inclusions
  HP Hose	3/8″ – internal to frame (custom hose required if mounting RO remote)	1/4″ – internal to frame (custom hose required if mounting RO remote)	1/4″ – internal to frame (custom hose required if mounting RO remote)
  Product Water Hose	LDPE food grade product water hose 18 metres (60 ft) total for divert and tank, cut to length (10mm OD)	LDPE food grade product water hose 18 metres (60 ft) total for divert and tank, cut to length (8mm OD)	LDPE food grade product water hose 18 metres (60 ft) total for divert and tank, cut to length (8mm OD)
  Brine Waste Hose	6 metres (20 ft), cut to length (1/2″ ID)	6 metres (20 ft), cut to length (10mm OD)	6 metres (20 ft), cut to length (10mm OD)
  Intake Hose	5 metres (16 ft), cut to length (3/4″ ID)	5 metres (16 ft), cut to length (1/2″ ID)	5 metres (16 ft), cut to length (1/2″ ID)
  Lift Pump Impeller	1 in pump + 1 spare (replacement Johnson 09-1027B-1)	1 in pump + 1 spare (replacement Rainman MI813 or Jabsco Profile D 22405-0001-P)	1 in pump + 1 spare (replacement Rainman MI813 or Jabsco Profile D 22405-0001-P)
  5 Micron Prefilter	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly
  20 Micron Prefilter	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly	1 in housing + 4 spares 10″ x 2.5″ pleated poly
  Activated Carbon Filter	1 in housing + 1 spare 10″ x 2.5″	1 in housing + 1 spare 10″ x 2.5″	1 in housing + 1 spare 10″ x 2.5″
  Pickle Solution	1 kg (2.2 lb) sodium metabisulphite powder	1 kg (2.2 lb) sodium metabisulphite powder	1 kg (2.2 lb) sodium metabisulphite powder
  Valve / Gauge Control	Integrated in control panel	Integrated in control panel	Integrated in control panel
  Low Pressure Gauge	Integrated in control panel	Integrated in control panel	Integrated in control panel
  Salinity Sensor	Tri-colour water quality indicator LED in control panel	Tri-colour water quality indicator LED in control panel	Tri-colour water quality indicator LED in control panel
  Product Water Flow Meter	Acrylic plastic analogue flow meter – 350lph/90gph	Acrylic plastic analogue flow meter – 160lph/42gph	Acrylic plastic analogue flow meter – 160lph/42gph
  Plumbing Installation Kit	Included	Included	Included
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Manual Control Panel	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Switch	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Pressure Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
  High Pressure Gauge	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Low Pressure Gauge	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Product Flow Meter	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Salinity Sensor	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Diverter Valve	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Autoflush	N/A	N/A	N/A
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Full Auto Control Panel	Included	Included	Included
  Wired Remote Micropanel	60mm x 60mm (2 ⅜”) 15m (50 ft) cable	60mm x 60mm (2 ⅜”) 15m (50 ft) cable	60mm x 60mm (2 ⅜”) 15m (50 ft) cable
  Phone App	Included Bluetooth 5	Included Bluetooth 5	Included Bluetooth 5
  Switch	Included / integrated AUTO-OFF-OVERRIDE	Included / integrated AUTO-OFF-OVERRIDE	Included / integrated AUTO-OFF-OVERRIDE
  Pressure Control	Included / integrated BLDC gimbal motor Manual backup	Included / integrated BLDC gimbal motor Manual backup	Included / integrated BLDC gimbal motor Manual backup
  High Pressure Gauge	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup
  Low Pressure Gauge	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic sensor Analogue backup
  Product Water Flow Meter	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter Analogue backup	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter Analogue backup
  Brine Flow Meter	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter	Included / integrated Electronic turbine meter
  Salinity Sensor	Included / integrated Tri-colour LED (Micropanel) TDS (Phone app)	Included / integrated Tri-colour LED (Micropanel) TDS (Phone app)	Included / integrated Tri-colour LED (Micropanel) TDS (Phone app)
  Temperature Sensor	Included / integrated Temp reading (Phone app)	Included / integrated Temp reading (Phone app)	Included / integrated Temp reading (Phone app)
  Diverter Valve	Included / integrated Automatic solenoid Manual backup	Included / integrated Automatic solenoid Manual backup	Included / integrated Automatic solenoid Manual backup
  Autoflush	Included / integrated Boat pump from tank	Included / integrated Boat pump from tank	Included / integrated Boat pump from tank
  Troubleshooting	LED codes (Micropanel) Descriptive text (Phone app)	LED codes (Micropanel) Descriptive text (Phone app)	LED codes (Micropanel) Descriptive text (Phone app)
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto
  Dimensions
  System Weight	92kg (203lb)	64kg (141lb)	63kg (139lb)
  RO Mounted on Rear of Frame	1,170 x 380 x 480mm (46.0 x 15.0 x 18.9″)	1,170 x 380 x 487mm (46.0 x 15.0 x 19.2″)	1,170 x 380 x 487mm (46.0 x 15.0 x 19.2″)
  RO Mounted on Top of Frame	1,170 x 485 x 375mm (46.0 x 19.1 x 14.8″)	1,170 x 492 x 375mm (46.0 x 19.4 x 14.8″)	1,170 x 492 x 375mm (46.0 x 19.4 x 14.8″)
  Frame Separated from RO Unit	815 x 380 x 375mm (32.1 x 15.0 x 14.8″)	815 x 380 x 375mm (32.1 x 15.0 x 14.8″)	815 x 380 x 375mm (32.1 x 15.0 x 14.8″)
  RO Unit	1,170 x 325 x 106mm (46.0 x 12.8 x 4.2″)	1,170 x 220 x 120mm (46.0 x 8.7 x 4.7″)	1,170 x 220 x 120mm (46.0 x 8.7 x 4.7″)
  Pressure Supply Unit	Incorporated in frame	Incorporated in frame	Incorporated in frame
  Manual Control Panel	N/A	N/A	N/A
  Auto Control Panel	Incorporated in frame	Incorporated in frame	Incorporated in frame
  Auto Remote Micropanel	60 x 60 x 10mm (2.4 x 2.4 x 0.4″)	60 x 60 x 10mm (2.4 x 2.4 x 0.4″)	60 x 60 x 10mm (2.4 x 2.4 x 0.4″)
  	Frame AC 240L Torrent Auto	Frame AC 140L Auto	Frame 48VDC 140L Auto

Spares and Consumables

Your new Rainman system will arrive with enough spares and consumables to keep you going for a while, so most customers do not need to order more with initial purchase. There are a variety of items you will need over time to keep your system running for many years.