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Where do I install my UV?
The best place to install your Viper SL is after the filter and lower than the return water line. If an after the
filter installation is not feasible, your sterilizer can be installed before the filter, but consideration must be
given to the total dissolved solids in the water that may inhibit UV transmission.
Is the Flow Switch Necessary?
YES, The Viper SL Units are water cooled and the flow switch turns the Viper SL off when the flow is below
the minimum requirement of 95 GPM. The Warranty is voided if the Flow Switch is tampered with, disabled
or removed.
Do I have to turn my UV off when I clean my filter?
Yes, the Viper SL Units are completely water cooled, and should not be run without water or when water is
at a stand still for any length of time. This may cause extensive, irreversible damage to the unit and is not
covered under warranty.
Do I install my UV vertically or horizontally?
The Viper SL Ultraviolet Sterilizer must be installed horizontally.
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 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 requirement of 95 gallons per minute.
Should I bypass part of my water through the UV and the rest back to the water supply?
No. Our UV's are specifically designed to handle high flow rates for easier installation and the best water
quality.
Is this unit submersible?
Not this specific series.
Does the UV light have any residual effect to the fish?
UV only effects 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 these will be affected is if they become free floating. All the bacteria in the filter are safe because
UV has no residual.
How often should I change my lamp?
The lamp, quartz sleeve and seals should be replaced after 14 months of continuous use.
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