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Installing the UV System
CAUTION:
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The UV system must be connected to a ground fault interruptor.
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The electronic ballast should be mounted either above or beside the reactor chamber. This will prevent moisture
caused by condensation from entering the ballast enclosure, a potential for ballast failure and electrical shock hazard.
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The UV system must be installed within 5 ft (1.5 m) of an electrical outlet.
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The electronic ballast must be connected to a grounded receptacle and the lamp connector ground wire connected
to the reactor chamber.
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The complete water system, including any pressure or hot water tanks, must be sanitized before the start-up of
the UV system to destroy any residual contamination.
Installation
Note:
The reactor chamber should be mounted in the vertical position with the lamp connector on top. The water flow
must enter from the bottom port and exit from the top port to ensure optimum operating efficiency. If the chamber can-
not be mounted vertically, horizontal mounting should only be done with the ports facing up. Leave enough space to
allow for the removal of the UV lamp and/or quartz sleeve (typically leave a space equal to the size of the system itself).
1. Remove the UV system from the shipping carton. For shipping purposes, the UV lamp is packed in a separate
cardboard tube. Carefully remove the UV lamp from the tube, being careful to handle by the ends only. Remove
the plastic end cover. Do not touch the glass itself.
2.
Insert the UV lamp into the quartz sleeve, making sure the connection end is inserted last and centering spring is
inside of quartz sleeve. Affix the lamp connector to the UV lamp pins, press-fit into the aluminum gland nut, and
replace the plastic end cover.
3. Mount the reactor chamber to the wall with the supplied clamp(s). Mount the electrical ballast to the wall either
above or beside the reactor chamber.
4. Various connection methods can be used to connect the water source to the UV system, however union type
connectors are recommended. The use of a flow restrictor device is strongly recommended when installing the
UV system in order that the manufacturers recommended flow rate is not exceeded. In addition, the use of a
bypass assembly is recommended for emergency use of untreated water when the UV system is being serviced.
NOTE:
When the UV system is returned to service after being on bypass, the complete water system must be
sanitized once again to destroy any contamination that may have entered the distribution system while on
bypass. DO NOT SOLDER CONNECTIONS WHILE ATTACHED TO THE UV SYSTEM AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
O-RING SEALS.
5. Prior to connecting to the power source outlet, check all connections to ensure that they are secure, slowly turn
on the water supply, and check for leaks. The most likely cause for leaks is from the o-ring seal. In case of a leak,
shut off water, drain the cell, remove the retainer nut, wipe the o-ring and threads clean, and reinstall.
6. Once it is determined that there are no leaks, ground the reactor chamber. To do so, attach the green wire
coming from the electronic ballast to the grounding lug on the reactor chamber. Remove the green cap nut and
slide the eyelet connector onto the screw. Fasten the cap nut to the screw with a 5/16” wrench.
7. Plug the electronic ballast into the power source outlet. Ensure that the ‘POWER-ON LED’ is illuminated. The
audible alarm will enter a self-test mode when power is first applied to verify the ballast operation.
NOTE:
If the ballast enters alarm condition, power must be disconnected for 30 seconds to allow ballast to reset.
NOTE:
To clear any air from the lines and to flush any warm water from the system, open any downstream cold water
tap and allow to run for 1-2 minutes.
NOTE:
As the system requires time to reach its full operating capacity, allow the sterilizer to operate for 3-5 minutes
prior to use.
Operating and Maintenance Instructions
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Always disconnect power before performing any work on the UV system.
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Regularly inspect the UV system to ensure that the UV light is still glowing and that its LED indicator is still
glowing green.
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Replace the UV lamp annually to ensure a high bacteria and virus kill rate.
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Always drain the UV cell if leaving the system in an area subject to freezing temperatures.
