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Page 1: ...1 296 3490 www aquauv com INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL Viper SL Series See us on YouTube www youtube com AquaUltraviolet BLOG Find us on Facebook www facebook com AquaUltraviolet Follow us on Twitter www twitter com aquaultraviolet Read about us at www aquaultraviolet com blog ...

Page 2: ...AVENIDA ALVARADO TEMECULA CA 92590 TEL 951 296 3480 FAX 951 296 3490 VIPER SL 400 WATT STAINLESS STEEL UNITS VIPER SL 400 WATT PLASTIC UNITS T M Side View 2 Plastic 3 Plastic 6 Plastic ALL VIPERS COME COMPLETE WITH UNIT TRANSFORMER AND FLOW SWITCH WIPER OPTION AVAILABLE CUSTOM UNITS AVAILABLE ...

Page 3: ... C IRCUIT THAT I S PROTECTED BY A G ROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI CAUTION R ISK OF E LECTRICAL SHOCK D ISCONNECT F ROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE RELAMPING CAUTION RISK OFFIRE USE ONLY AQUA ULTRAVIOLET LAMPS IN THE INDICATED WATTAGE SIZE AC ONLY MAXIMUM RATING OF 50 PSI MANUF SERIAL NO 8W A15 240W SL400 15W 80W S100 SL800 25W 114W S200 SL1200 40W 120W S300 57W 160W SL100 A8 200W SL200 Temecula CA ...

Page 4: ...zing Chart Frequently Asked Questions Viper SL Unit Overview Installation Requirements Pond Aquarium Layouts Installation Trouble Shooting Leaks Electrical Installation Installing The Lamp Winterizing Installing New Lamp Kit Incorrect Installation Parts Breakdown Replacement Parts AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO TEMECULA CA 92590 TEL 951 296 3480 FAX 951 296 3490 ...

Page 5: ...ANK YOU CAUTION This unit must be installed by a licensed contractor electrician only When installing unit make sure to follow all applicable electrical codes Various signposts and icons are located throughout the Viper Instruction Manual to assist you These icons appear in the text to indicate important or especially helpful items Here s a list of the icons and their functions NAVIGATING THIS MAN...

Page 6: ...let degradation Complete Unit One year from the date of purchase or 18 months from manufacturing date Limitations Warranty does not cover any malfunction from improper installation we recommend that a licensed electrician install your system to the specifications outlined in this owners guide Warranty only applies to the original end user and is not transferable Warranty does not cover repairs don...

Page 7: ...eturn warranty or repair items Include a note in the box with your RMA number name address daytime phone number and brief description of the rea son for return or repair Be sure to return product in the same packing or similar packing and insure the package we recommend sending it UPS If you do not have or can t locate proper packaging please call our customer service department and we will be mor...

Page 8: ...a Ultraviolet system in line these organisms can be eradicated effectively without any harmful residuals Your Aqua Ultraviolet system was made to work as a control for green water and single celled organisms This unit will not nor will any other unit completely sterilize your pond aquarium as the pond aquarium itself is not a sterile environment As a control this unit will effectively lower your w...

Page 9: ... A UV rated in the 30 000 45 000 columns is ideal for the reef environment UV s rated at higher kill rates will destroy the planktonic food supply for the reef Marine Fish Tank No Reef or Live Rock A UV rated in the 75 000 to 90 000 columns will be the most effective at controlling fish disease All UV dosages are calculated at end of lamp life 14 months Salt Water UV Sizing Chart VIPER SL UV UNITS...

Page 10: ...ow rate on your pond or fresh water aquarium is to turn over the volume of water once every hour or a minimum of once every one and one half hours Please also note the minimum flow rate require ment of 95 gallons per minute What should my flow rate be on my salt water aquarium Your minimum flow rate should be 3 to 5 times the volume of water per hour Please also note the minimum flow rate requirem...

Page 11: ...CHECK FOR LEAKS THEN INSTALL LAMP AND BALLAST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND OR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST CAUTION Your Aqua Ultraviolet unit is not submersible If this unit falls into the water turn the main power off and then retrieve it Do not attempt to use this sterilizer if it has been submerged Do not operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is malfunctioning or if it h...

Page 12: ...er SL in any other manner may void the warranty and may cause fire CAUTION THIS UNIT MUST HAVE WATER FLOWING THROUGH IT OR IT WILL BURN UP THIS PROBLEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A NEW UNIT From Water Source To Filter Return to water source From Water Source To Filter Return to water source From Water Source To Filter Return to water source Viper 3 Plastic 3 Flow S...

Page 13: ...al Jets Flow Out Optional Jets Correct Installation Incorrect Installation Bottom Drain Return Or Waterfall Bottom Drain Return Or Waterfall Flow In Flow Out Flow In Flow Out Flow In LAYOUTS Pickup on the bottom of one side of the tank and return to top of the opposite side of the tank RECOMMENDED POND LAYOUTS RECOMMENDED AQUARIUM LAYOUT Ultima II Filter From Water Source To Filter Return to water...

Page 14: ...ng water Your system should be easily accessible and as close to the filter as possible Do not submerge 1 MOUNTING Make sure water flow direction corresponds with the arrow below 2 WATER LINE CONNECTION Glue union to your pipe making sure water flow matches the arrow s direction below CAUTION If there are no leaks turn the pump off and continue to the ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION on page 12 If your uni...

Page 15: ...Cap Leak Quartz Cap Leak WARNING DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOUR INSTALLATION PASSES THE LEAK TEST D If your unit leaks from the Union 1 Please contact our customer service at 800 454 2725 C If your unit leaks from the EZ Twist Top 1 Check that the O ring is in the EZ Twist Top 2 Hand tighten EZ Twist Top until leak stops 3 Turn the pump on and run it for 5 minutes to check for leaks B If your unit lea...

Page 16: ...an CAUTION The 220V transformer must be hardwired into a dedicated 20 amp line of the appropriate voltage and hertz The 110V transformer does not need to be hardwired CAUTION The 220V transformer must be hardwired into a dedicated line with a steady voltage output If the voltage is not steady or the unit is not wired into a clean line irreversible damage may occur to the unit which is not covered ...

Page 17: ... inside the transformer and retighten the Davis Connector 6 Thread the flow switch wire and the Davis Connector fitting through the transformer opening ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 5 Unscrew the Davis Connector and lock nut INSTALL FLOW SWITCH CONNECTION U n screw Lock Nut Con n e c t o r Dav i s 9 Return the cover to the transformer box Warranty is Void if the Flow Switch is tampered with disabled or ...

Page 18: ...y improper installation 1 INSTALLING THE LAMP Extend Lamp Wires and insert into Quartz Sleeve Position Lamp so that the Clip Connectors are visible on both ends of the unit NOTE If you touch the lamp use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean it If you do not clean the lamp the fingerprints will become etched into the glass which will diminish UV Output and may cause premature lamp failure NO...

Page 19: ...GE 11 a If you have a leak return to Trouble Shooting Leaks on page 11 Carefully examine this unit after installation This unit should not be plugged in if there are any leaks on any part of this unit b If there are no leaks turn on power CAUTION Do not look at or handle UV Lamps when lit outside of the housing Considerable Ultraviolet energy is emitted which may produce severe sunburn and or conj...

Page 20: ...ls and or Bushings Transformer Box may be left outside A40007 Winter Cap 2 required CAUTION Always turn off the pump and disconnect electricity from the unit prior to any maintenance Take These Parts Inside OPTION 2 If you shut down your system for winter no water flowing remove the lamp and store separately Disconnect unions or flanges and take the Viper UV Sterilizer inside WINTERIZING 2 or 3 Pl...

Page 21: ... be exposed to freezing temperatures be sure to install a 1 threaded cap Sold separately on both sides of the unit and take all the internal parts inside Quartz Sleeve Rubber Seal Bushings and Lamp Transformer Box may be left outside CAUTION Always turn off the pump and disconnect the electricity from the unit prior to any maintenance Take These Parts Inside OPTION 2 If you shut down your system f...

Page 22: ...ide the lamp out at an angle even a slight angle this may cause a U shaped crack at the end of the quartz sleeve or possible breakage of the lamp WARNING Use only genuine AQUA ULTRAVIOLET replacement parts when changing your lamp This is a specialized lamp while others may look similar they are not the same Other lamps will not produce the same result and can damage your Viper SL Unit maintenance ...

Page 23: ...Twist Top 8 Loosen EZ Twist Top from one side then remove the Rubber Seal and Rubber Seal Bushings Plastic Units 10 If your unit does not have EZ Twist Top just remove Quartz Sleeve Caps Rubber Seal Bushing and push the Quartz Sleeve through one side of the unit 11 Discard old Lamp Quartz Sleeve Rubber Seals and or Rubber Seal Bushings Your Lamp Kit contains a new set of these parts Quartz Cap Qua...

Page 24: ...ts of the Quartz Sleeve on both sides Use extreme caution DO NOT use a pipe wrench pliers or any other tool on this unit Tighten by hand only 19 Run Leak Test Do not install lamp or electrical components yet After the Quartz Sleeve has been installed turn on pump and run it for five minutes to check for leaks If there are leaks see page 11 for solutions 20 When there are no leaks install the lamp ...

Page 25: ...lip Connectors are visible on both ends of the unit MAINTENANCE INSTALLING A NEW LAMP KIT CONTINUED 23 Twist on transformer cap Do not over tighten This is a connection only and is not in contact with water 24 Tighten the Davis Connector located just above the Transformer Cap 25 FINAL LEAK CHECK Do not plug the Sterilizer into power yet turn on the pump and check for leaks again For illustrations ...

Page 26: ... CAUTION Minimum Net Flow 5 700ph UV should be lower than the return water line CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Flow switch is upside down Unit is installed vertically Lamp is installed vertically Warning Transformer must be mounted in the upright position at least 4 feet away from dwelling less than 4 feet Viper SL 400W Unit INCORRECT INSTALLATION ...

Page 27: ...lip Connector Automated Flow Switch Lamp Flange Flange E Z T wis t C a p R u b b er Sea l B u s h in g O R in g Q u a r t z C a p 3 U n io n L a m p Q u a r t z Sl eev e C l ip C o n n ec t o r R u b b er Sea l Rubber Seal Bushing Quartz Cap Quartz Sleeve Clip Connector Lamp Flange Flange T M Clip Connector Quartz Cap Lamp Rubber Seal Quartz Sleeve Rubber SealBushing Quartz Cap QuartzSleeve Clip C...

Page 28: ...er Seal Clip Connector Quartz Sleeve 800 WATT 3 Plastic Multi Unit 800 WATT 3 Stainless Steel Multi Unit 800 WATT 6 Plastic Unit 1200 WATT 6 Plastic Unit 3 Flow Switch EZ Twist Top Rubber Seal Bushing O Ring Quartz Cap 3 Union Clip Connector Rubber Seal Quartz Sleeve Lamp 6 Flow Switch T M T M Rubber Seal Bushing Quartz Cap Quartz Sleeve Clip Connector Lamp VIPER SL SERIES BREAKDOWN ...

Page 29: ...per 400 Trans 110V 60Hz Viper 800 Trans 110V 60Hz Viper 1200 Trans 110V 60Hz Clip Connector Transformer Cap Davis Connector 8 Ft Electrical Cord SL Ignitor NEMA Box Cooling Fan Wiring Harness 7 5 Each Lamp Connector Leg Flow Switch Connectors Step Transformer RAW Transformer NEMA Box Electrical Cord Flow Switch Connectors RAW Transformer SL Ignitor Clip Connector Transformer Cap Davis Connector Wi...

Page 30: ...0V 60Hz For Plastic Unit AS39404 Viper 400W Raw Transformer AS39405 Viper 400W Raw Transformer and Ignitor A30106 Viper SL Step Transformer A40167 Cooling Fan A40113 Transformer Cap Black for Stainless Steel Units A40023 Transformer Cap Clear for Plastic Units A40061 Clip Connectors for Viper Lamps Male Female A40109 Davis Connector Please call Aqua Ultraviolet at 800 454 2725 for a Return Merchan...

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