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IN ORDER TO PERFORM THIS TASK, BE SURE TO WEAR THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
EQUIPMENT: SAFETY GLASSES OR A FACE SHIELD, AS WELL AS GLOVES.
1. Remove water purifier from shipping carton. Inspect water purifier, power cord and plug for damage. Do not operate if there
is any damage to the purifier, power cord or plug. Models S17A and S23A are shipped with the lamp already installed, while
the lamp in the S37C and the S50C is packed separately. Keep the lamp aside for installation once the purifier has been
properly installed.
2. Purifiers occasionally experience damage in shipment due to the fragility of the quartz sleeve. It is, therefore, recommended
to inspect the water purifier for damage to the quartz sleeve after it has been removed from the shipping carton. Each end of
the purifier as well as the inlet and outlet should be viewed to see if the quartz sleeve has experienced damage. If the quartz
sleeve shows signs of damage it should be replaced before the purifier is pressurized. See “
Quartz Sleeve Installation or
Replacement”
in the
“Maintenance”
section for the proper method of replacing the quartz sleeve in your water purifier.
Figure 2 - Recommended Installation
3. The water purifier should be mounted horizontally on a flat dry surface. Secure the water purifier using the mounting holes
in the ballast housing or with the optional wall mounting kit. The purifier should not be solely supported by its plumbing
connections.
4. The water purifier must be connected to the cold water line only. Inlet water temperature should not exceed 100
o
F.
5. Installation requires that a 5-micron sediment filter or finer be installed, in line, prior to the water purifier. The sediment filter
will stop or trap large particulates from entering the water purifier. Particulates may cause deposits on the quartz sleeve, as
well as interfere with the purifier’s ability to disinfect the water. The sediment filter may also help to reduce the amount of
routine cleanings of the quartz sleeve.
6. Shut off valves should be installed on both the inlet and outlet sides of the water purifier.
The use of bypass valves is not
recommended
. The shut off valves allow the purifier to be isolated from the water supply, which is required when removing
the quartz sleeve.
7. Unions should be installed on both the inlet and outlet of the water purifier; this will allow easy removal of the water purifier
from the plumbing, if required. Apply Teflon
®
tape to threads of inlet and outlet ports to ensure a tight seal.
8. When all plumbing connections are complete, allow water to enter the water purifier at a low flow rate, until the purifier is
full.
NOTE:
Close the purifier outlet valve to pressurize the chamber.
With the purifier pressurized, it should be checked
for leaks. Once it is determined that there are no leaks, the inlet valve can be fully opened.
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