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Coralife Turbo-Twist

®

 UV Sterilizer Flow Rates

45,000

40,000

35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

1760

1620

1480

1340

1200

1060

920

780

640

500

360

220

(gallon/hour)

UVC Energy

(

µ

w sec/cm

2

)

290 gph

Parasites

680 gph

Algae

1550 gph

Bacteria

Turbo-Twist

®

 12x

45,000

40,000

35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

286

264

242

220

198

176

154

132

110

88

66

44

(gallon/hour)

UVC Energy

(

µ

w sec/cm

2

)

55 gph

Parasites

121 gph

Algae

253 gph

Bacteria

Turbo-Twist

®

 3x

45,000

40,000

35,000

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

572

528

484

440

396

352

308

264

220

176

132

88

(gallon/hour)

UVC Energy

(

µ

w sec/cm

2

)

110 gph

Parasites

240 gph

Algae

500 gph

Bacteria

Turbo-Twist

®

 6x

10

Summary of Contents for Turbo-Twist 12x

Page 1: ...ntral Garden Pet Co Franklin WI 53132 888 255 4527 Coralife and Turbo Twist are registered trademarks of Central Garden Pet Co 2011 Central Garden Pet Co Please read these instructions in their entirety before attempting to use this product EPA Estab No 073048 CA 00 UV Sterilizer ...

Page 2: ...s Aquarium Volume Up to 125 gals Up to 250 gals Up to 500 gals Flow Rate gallons per hour 100 200 gph 200 400 gph 400 1200 gph Hose sizes 1 2 5 8 5 8 3 4 3 4 1 1 1 4 Cord Length Approx 9 ft Approx 9 ft Approx 9 ft value 20mm distance from the UVC lamp THREADED CAP PLUG UVC LAMP QUARTZ HOUSING LOCKING ARM LAMP ON INDICATOR O RING GASKET MAIN BODY FLAT O RING GASKET BALLAST TURBO TWIST BRACKET SUCTI...

Page 3: ...need a power head pump or canister filter with an appropriate flow rate for the size of your UV Sterilizer to ensure adequate ultraviolet exposure while treating the entire volume of aquarium water with appropriate frequency Unscrew locking ring screw and slide tab down to release Picture 1 Carefully twist the quartz housing and the main body opposite of each other Picture 2 Slide the quartz sleev...

Page 4: ...ks with a click Bracket may be secured to a level surface Slide the Turbo Twist bracket onto the tank bracket Make sure the Turbo Twist bracket is securely fastened onto the tank bracket Bracket Installation 2 UVC Lamp installation Remove threaded cap install UVC lamp into socket until lamp clicks into place Handle lamp with a clean cloth RANGE OF THE CLAMP PLACE ON AQUARIUM TURBO TWIST BRACKET TA...

Page 5: ...ose barb inlet outlet watching for taper orientation Hand tighten the hose barb adapter onto the Turbo Twist Use flexible tubing to connect the sterilizer to the water supply Turn the hose lock nut counter clockwise to tighten flexible tubing onto the hose barb Use flexible tubing not supplied to connect the sterilizer to the water supply Turn the hose lock nut counter clockwise to tighten flexibl...

Page 6: ...and the main body escape Examine the unit and check for any leaks Connect the Turbo Twist to the power supply Verify that the UVC lamp is working properly indicated by the light blue glow emitted through the lamp on indicator The light from the lamp on indicator will not affect the skin or the eye LAMP ON INDICATOR Warning Never install a valve on the tubing between the main body and the aquarium ...

Page 7: ...CTURE 1 QUARTZ SLEEVE QUARTZ HOUSING MAIN BODY Once clean reinstall the quartz sleeve into the main body Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw Wipe the quartz sleeve using a soft damp cloth Do not use household cleaners or abrasive scrubbers to clean the quartz housing Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main body Picture 2 PICTURE 2 C A U T I O N Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ul...

Page 8: ...l life of about 12 months To ensure effective performance replace the UVC lamp once per year How to replace the UVC lamp Disconnect the sterilizer from the power supply It is also necessary to disconnect the power to the water pump Remove the threaded cap to expose the lamp socket Once cool pull the UVC lamp out of the socket Make sure that the pins of the lamp plugs into the socket indicated with...

Page 9: ...supply Always leave a drip loop in the power cord to prevent water from running down the length of the cord and reaching the power outlet Though the Turbo Twist is water resistant it should never be intentionally submersed in water Always install the sterilizer in a location where there is little likelihood of flooding or water dripping onto the UV Sterilizer The water temperature flowing through ...

Page 10: ...Suggested Tubing Connections PUMP PUMP PUMP 9 ...

Page 11: ...ph Bacteria Turbo Twist 12x 45 000 40 000 35 000 30 000 25 000 20 000 15 000 10 000 286 264 242 220 198 176 154 132 110 88 66 44 gallon hour UVC Energy µw sec cm2 55 gph Parasites 121 gph Algae 253 gph Bacteria Turbo Twist 3x 45 000 40 000 35 000 30 000 25 000 20 000 15 000 10 000 572 528 484 440 396 352 308 264 220 176 132 88 gallon hour UVC Energy µw sec cm2 110 gph Parasites 240 gph Algae 500 g...

Page 12: ...pany by mail or telephone to obtain support under warranty Central Aquatics 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive Franklin WI 53132 E mail info central aquatics com Tel 888 255 4527 Fax 414 421 3530 2 Mail or ship the product together with a copy of the original bill of sale to Central Aquatics 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive Franklin WI 53132 Attn Tech Dept You must pay any postage shipping charges insurance...

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