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AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490
Where do I install my UV?
The best place to install your Aqua Ultraviolet Sterilizer is after the filter. If an after the filter installation is not feasible,
your sterilizer can be installed before the filter, but it will take a little longer to work. If installed before the filter, be aware that
a small rock passing from the pump can break the quartz sleeve. It is recommended that if you install your unit before
your filter, you check the UV periodically for any water leakage due to a broken quartz sleeve. Be sure to have adequate
pre-filtration to prevent breakage. (A broken quartz sleeve and any damage caused by a broken quartz sleeve
is not covered under warranty.)
Do I have to turn my UV off when I clean my filter?
Yes, but only if the chamber is drained or if the water will remain at a stand still for more than 30 minutes. Note: Running
longer than the recommended time without water flow can cause extensive damage to the unit that is not covered under
warranty.
What should I expect after my UV is installed?
If your Aqua Ultraviolet system is installed after the filter and is properly sized the water should be clear in 3-5 days. If
your Aqua Ultraviolet system is installed before the filter the water should be clear in 7-10 days. The green algae on the
sides and bottom of the pond will not disappear, this is normal in a pond. The UV does not control this type of algae.
What’s the difference between a sterilizer and a clarifier?
As a sterilizer, your Aqua UV system will keep your pond or aquarium water crystal clear, plus you will have the added
benefit of bacterial control which will help keep your fish healthy and happy with less risk of disease. As a clarifier your
pond will still have a green tint to it, unless you have 50-75% plant coverage or your pond is in full shade.
Do I install my UV vertically or horizontally?
You can install it either way - (see installation Instructions Page 8)
What should my flow rate be on my pond or fresh water aquarium?
The optimum flow rate on your pond or fresh water aquarium is to turn over the volume of water one time every hour to
every hour and a half.
What should my flow rate be on my salt water aquarium?
Your flow rate should be 3 to 5 times the volume of water per hour.
Should any of the water bypass the UV?
No. Our UV was specifically designed to handle high flow rates for easier installation and the best water quality.
Is this unit submersible?
No, not this specific series.
Does the UV light have any residual effect to the fish?
UV only affects what passes through the chamber. There is no residual effect from UV light.
Does the UV kill good bacteria?
Ultraviolet light does not discriminate about what it destroys. If good bacteria passes by the light it will be destroyed.
Beneficial bacteria are colonized in your filter and along the sides and bottom of your pond. The only time those will be
affected is if it becomes free floating and passes through the UV.
How often should I change my lamp?
The lamp should be changed after 14 months of continuous use. Use only Genuine Aqua Ultraviolet Lamps or the
warranty is voided.
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