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Symptom
Possible Causes
Remedy
Pressure Drop
The sediment prefiler
is clogged
Replace filter cartridge with appropriate
5 micron cartridge.
NOTE:
Check source water supply as
fluctuations may occur in source pressure
Quartz sleeve is stained
or dirty
Clean sleeve with scale cleaner and
eliminate the source of staining problem
The UV lamp is spent
Replace UV lamp
Change in feedwater
quality
Have the source water tested to ensure
it is still within the allowable parameters
for use with this system
Contamination after the
UV system
It is imperative that the effluent water
stream be sanitized with chlorine after
the water leaves the UV system. The UV
system must have a bacteria-free
distribution system to work effectively
Warm Product Water
Common problem caused
by infrequent use
Run cold water tap until it returns to
ambient temperature
Water Appears "Milky"
Caused by air in the
water lines
Run water until air is purged
Problem with o-ring
seals
Ensure the o-ring is in place, check for
cuts or abrasions, clean o-ring, lubricate
with food grade lubricantand reinstall.
Condensation on
reactor chamber caused
by excessive humidity
Check location of UV system and
control humidity
Inadequate inlet/outlet
port connections
Check thread connections, reseal with
Teflon
®
tape and retighten
High Bacteria Counts
System Leaking Water
Troubleshooting Guide
CAUTION:
When performing any work on the UV system, unplug the system first and never
look directly at the burning UV lamp.
