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Aquasana, Inc. 

6310 Midway Road

Haltom City, Texas 76117

866.662.6885 USA

877.332.7873 Canada

www.aquasana.com

AQ-UV-C_OM_072420

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Summary of Contents for AQ-UV-10C

Page 1: ...Whole House UV Filter Owner s Manual AQ UV 10C and AQ UV 15C ...

Page 2: ...om your water Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing our award winning water filter technology is working for you AQ UV 10C AND AQ UV 15C Whole House UV Filter TABLE OF CONTENTS Box Contents 1 Before Installing 2 3 Precautions 4 System Configuration 5 Installation Steps 6 10 Use Care 11 12 Operating the Controller 12 14 Equipment Specifications 15 Warranty 16 Water for Life Program 17 ...

Page 3: ...ommended for installation Parts and pieces included with your system will vary depending on your specific order Please call Customer Service with any questions or concerns 866 662 6885 Inlet outlet connections Plumber s tape Cotton gloves Piping PEX PVC etc Fittings for 1 MNPT UV Reactor and UV Lamp Controller and Lamp Connector Mounting Brackets Power Cord O Ring Gland Nut Compression Spring Quar...

Page 4: ... is outdoors or in a sunny area the unit must be protected from both direct sunlight and freezing temperatures Water Quality Parameters Aquasana recommends the installation of a Pre Filter of at least 5 microns prior to the Aquasana UV Filter system For the UV Filter to effectively kill bacteria and viruses the UV light must be able to pass through the water it is treating Treated water should be ...

Page 5: ...taminant reduction performance system damage or failure Use of parts from other manufacturers will also void your warranty Please visit aquasana com for replacement parts Model AQ UV 10C AQ UV 15C Replacement bulb AQ UV L330C AQ UV L420C Understanding Your UV Filter System UV Reactor Quartz Sleeve UV Lamp Compression Spring Water flow Internal Centering Springs Outgoing water supply Incoming water...

Page 6: ...pping hazards NEVER perform any maintenance to the system unless you are comfortable in doing so Contact the manufacturer for service instructions if required DO NOT use this system for any purpose other than what it was intended for Misuse of this system could potentially cause harm to the user or others DO NOT install this UV Filter where the line pressure may exceed 100 psi The operating pressu...

Page 7: ...rrect sequencing below Improper sequence of equipment will affect performance and could possibly damage your filter Installation shown includes Professional Grade Install Kit Salt Free Water Conditioner 10 Post Filter 10 Pre Filter 20 Pre Filter UV Filter Rhino Water Filter System SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5 For Stand Alone Point of Entry POE Aquasana does not provide instructions for this type of inst...

Page 8: ...d flow of your particular Aquasana system is not exceeded The flow restrictor should be installed on the outlet port of the UV Reactor 4 The UV Reactor can be installed either horizontally or vertically using the clamp provided Vertical installation is the preferred method with the inlet at the bottom UV Lamp connection at the top as it allows any air that may be in the lines to be easily purged f...

Page 9: ...2 grounding clamps and a 4 copper wire not included across the location where the system will be installed Tightly clamp at both ends as shown in the illustration Ground Clamp Ground Clamp Ground Wire WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Hazard Prior to installation on metallic plumbing securely install two grounding clamps and a 4 copper wire per installation instructions Failure to follow these instructions...

Page 10: ...ing to an alternate material you will need to purchase the proper corresponding fasteners 2 Plumb UV Filter and additional filtration add ons into the system at this time Screw Post Filter support brackets onto the wall and attach filter Use PVC pipe elbows and reducers to connect from Post Filter to UV inlet 3 Properly connect system together accordingly slip fittings barbed fittings NSF certifie...

Page 11: ...g not making a proper seal on the UV Reactor For new installations review steps 5 and 6 If you experience leaks during this step while replacing your UV Lamp drain the UV Reactor remove the O Ring dry it and reapply silicon grease Reinstall the O Ring ensuring that it is properly sealed against the UV Reactor and check again for leaks Mount Controller Mount the Controller to the wall above the UV ...

Page 12: ... Nut Ground Screw Connection Tighten the captive ground screw to the ground lug on the UV Reactor using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to ensure proper grounding as shown Plug In UV Filter Your system is now ready to be plugged into the appropriate GFCI protected outlet Refer to the following System Disinfection section before any water is allowed to flow through the system 9 10 11 12 NOTE DO NOT tou...

Page 13: ...se the following steps to fully disinfect the lines throughout the entire home after new installation replacement of UV Lamp or after loss of power 1 Remove the filter cartridge from the Post Filter and fill it with 1 2 cups of household bleach most are 5 25 chlorine Replace the sump and slowly turn on the water supply 2 Choose a water outlet Turn on the water and run water until bleach can be sme...

Page 14: ...to drink These systems do not measure the level of disinfection they simply measure the on off status of the UV Lamp Please have your water checked for microbiological contaminants on a regular basis Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve Cont from previous page 7 Remove the Quartz Sleeve and O Ring by gently twisting and pulling the sleeve It s recommended that you use cotton gloves during this step 8 Using ...

Page 15: ...tionally repeat an audible chirp Defer Audible Chirp The audible chirp or alarm can be deferred for seven days by holding the Controller button down for a period of five seconds The number of deferrals used will be displayed as below Once the deferral expires the alarm will sound once again The deferral can be repeated up to three times 30 Days Remaining LED will change to a yellow caution indicat...

Page 16: ...V Lamp by unplugging the power to the UV Controller and refer to installation manual or installation steps starting with step 9 To reset the timer in the Controller firmly hold down the button on the Controller for 10 seconds The Controller will read rSt3 rSt2 rSt1 and then beep The button can now be released the UV Lamp countdown timer has been reset Boil Water Advisory If any failure occurs on a...

Page 17: ...Power Watts 34 45 Power Watts 36 48 Replacement Lamp AQ UV L330C AQ UV L420C Replacement Sleeve AQ UV Q330 AQ UV Q420 UV Reactor Dimensions 8 9 x 41 8 cm 3 5 x 16 5 8 9 x 50 8 cm 3 5 x 20 0 Chamber Material 304L Stainless Steel A249 Pressure Rated Tubing Controller Dimensions 21 7 x 10 8 x 10 2 cm 8 6 x 4 2 x 4 Operating Pressure 0 7 6 89 bar 10 100 psi Operating Water Temperature 2 40 C 36 104 F ...

Page 18: ...n any manner unless approved by Aquasana A product where the serial number has been altered defaced or removed Water damage is found inside ballast housing or Controllers This warranty is voided if the product is used with parts that are not genuine Aquasana parts This includes replacement UV Lamps sleeves electrical control modules and UV chambers Failure to use genuine Aquasana parts may serious...

Page 19: ... replacement program called Water for Life Free Shipping Replacements shipped directly to you right when you need them at no extra cost Discount Replacements Lock in a 15 discount on filters to ensure you always get the best price Extended Warranty Our performance promise to you free replacement parts just in case No Contract Replacing your filters is serious but your commitment doesn t have to be...

Page 20: ... City Texas 76117 866 662 6885 USA 877 332 7873 Canada www aquasana com AQ UV C_OM_072420 LOVE IT Please let us know with a review on Aquasana or your retailer s website NEED HELP Give us a call at 866 662 6885 and tell us what s going on ...

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