Sea Recovery Aqua Matic XL Series, Owner'S Manual

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Repairing Leaks
If both ends of the quartz sleeve are leaking, perform the following procedures on both ends:
1. Use a channel lock to loosen and remove the compression nut.
2. Remove the quartz sleeve O-ring (without pulling the quartz sleeve out).
3. Lubricate the quartz sleeve tip with clean water and place new O-ring. Ensure the O-ring makes consistent
contact with the cylinder pass-thru.
4. Replace and tighten the compression nut.
5. Refill the treatment chamber and verify leak-free conditions.
Measuring Performance
Every UV unit must be tested periodically to verify efficiency. Regardless of the intended application or any optional
equipment provided with the UV unit, the most accurate procedure is a Post-UV Analysis. The Post-UV Test must
be performed in accordance with standard testing methods.
Verifying Lamp Operation
The UV lamp is ON when blue light is emitting thru the viewport.
Obtaining Water Samples
The vast majority of unsatisfactory Post-UV Test results are directly related to improper sample-taking techniques.
Although several commercial sample collection apparatuses are available, proper manufacturer’s procedures must
be followed.
1. Use sterile sample bottles (obtained from reliable laboratory) that have been autoclaved and stored in plastic.
2. Use a temporary tube to direct water from the UV unit to a container or drainage.
3. Pressurize the UV unit and flush unit with sample valve that is fully opened for 3.5 minutes. Sea Recovery
Corporation recommends using a valve that has a discharge orifice smaller than ¼” (6mm). After flushing for
3.5 minutes, reduce valve opening to 50% and flush for 3 minutes.
4. Open the sample bottle and keep the inside of the cap face-down.
5. Fill the sample bottle and avoid breathing directly into the bottle or touching the inside of the bottle, cap and
neck.
6. Immediately cover and secure the cap after filling the sample bottle.
7. Label the sample bottle and place in a clean plastic bag.
8. Take sample bottle to the laboratory for plating as soon as possible.
Important: Sample processing must begin within three hours after sample collection and must comply with
accepted standard methods.
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