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Step 3:
Go to each location in the home or facility (including outdoor taps) and run some water
until chlorine can be detected (by smell). Ensure all faucets, dishwasher, shower heads, washing
machine, toilets, showers, refrigerators, etc. are all checked. Once the chlorine is detected at each
location close all faucets and let the chlorine sit in the lines for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Step 4:
After 30 minutes, reinstall the filter cartridge into the filter sump and then flush the
chlorine solution by opening all faucets and let them run until chlorine can no longer be detected
(by smell). Your home has now been completely disinfected with your Crusader UV system ready to
inactivate any microorganisms that enter the home.
PLEASE NOTE:
This procedure must be performed following any time the UV is shut down for
service, without power, or is inoperative for some reason in order to avoid possible contamination
of the water lines.
Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve
Depending on the water quality, the quartz sleeve may require periodic cleaning. At a minimum,
the quartz sleeve should be cleaned on an annual basis. The following steps outline a basic cleaning
procedure.
Step 1:
If the system has an inlet shut-off valve, shut this valve off to prevent water flow
through the system. If there is no inlet shut-off valve, turn off main water inlet valve (and turn of
water pump if you have one).
Step 2:
Disconnect power cord of UV system from electrical outlet.
Step 3:
Release water pressure by opening a downstream faucet and close the outlet shut-off
valve if the installation incudes one (if there is no outlet shut-off valve, be prepared for water
leakage from the system as the head pressure in the system will cause water to flow back through
the outlet plumbing and through the reactor).
Step 4:
Remove the captive ground screw from the ground lug on the UV reactor.
Step 5:
Remove the lamp connector from the reactor (gland nut) by pushing the lamp connector
in and turning it ¼ turn counter-clockwise (gently pull on the lamp cable to ensure the connector is
seated properly).
Step 6:
Pull lamp out of reactor still attached to connector.
Step 7
:
Remove the gland nut from the reactor exposing the end of the quartz sleeve.
Step 8:
Carefully remove the quartz sleeve by gently twisting and pulling the quartz sleeve out
of the reactor and remove the o-ring.
Step 9
:
Using a soft, lint-free cloth or towel wipe the sleeve down using CLR® or LIME-A-WAY®
(or other commercial scale cleaner) to remove any scaling or iron deposits that may be on the
outside of the quartz sleeve. Be careful not to get any moisture or liquids on the inside of the
sleeve.
Step 10:
Wipe the sleeve with separate dry cloth.
Step 11:
Once the sleeve is cleaned replace the o-ring and slide the sleeve back into the reactor
following the steps outlined on page 9 of the manual.
