Operation
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The ozone generator should be on whenever the pump is operating. ozone generation requires a continuous air supply
through the cell. The air suction can be produced in various ways, as discussed earlier in the installation section. Although
the UV lamp may be left on without the pump operating, there would be no appreciable ozone generation since there would
be no air flow in the cell. If the pump is to be off for an extended period of time, the ozone generator should also be shut off.
Unlike filters where the amount of water passed through determines the life expectancy, UV ozone generators are effected
by the number of hours the lamp burns. Frequent switching off and on can also reduce lamp and ballast life. If your spa
experiences heavy bather loads the ozonator jets should be left on high speed for 2 to 5 minutes after use with the spa cover
closed, this will increase the amount of injected with the spa cover closed, this will increase the amount of injected ozone
thereby reducing the organic load. However, if the water gets very cloudy the organic load may be past the ozonator
threshold and you may need to shock after use with a concentrated chemical. If a concentrated shock is even necessary,
one treatment will normally suffice.
4.1 Ozone Lamp Cleaning/Replacement
Remove the cable tie from the rubber boot which secures the UV lamp into the stainless steel reactor chamber. Carefully
pull the rubber boot back from the gland nut to expose the UV lamp electrical connection. Disconnect the lamp connector
from the UV lamp. Loosen and remove the gland nut which secures the UV lamp into the stainless steel reactor chamber
by turning the knurled nut counter-clockwise. Carefully remove the o-ring from the end of the lamp (note that it may be
stuck to the lamp) and carefully remove the UV lamp from the stainless steel reactor chamber.
Note:
Lamp Cleaning Carefully clean the lamp with a clean, lint free wiper dampened with vinegar. New lamps should also
be wiped clean to remove dust. Do not handle the UV lamp with bare hands to avoid leaving oil and grease contaminants
on the lamp.
4.2 Installing UV lamp
Carefully insert the lamp into the reactor chamber. Install the o-rings onto the UV lamp. Wet o-ring first if necessary to help
it slide onto the UV lamp. Install the gland nuts onto the reactor chamber and tighten the gland nut to secure the UV lamp
by turning clock wise until tight. Do not over tighten. Connect the Lamp connector to the UV lamp. Apply power briefly to
ensure UV lamp illuminates. Slide rubber boot over lamp connector and secure in place with cable tie.
4.3 Lamp Start Up
Plug the ballast power cable into the electrical outlet to check for proper operation. A blue light will be evident at the ports
and the display screen on the controller should be illuminated. Do not look directly into the ports.
Since ozone is such a powerful oxidizer, proper maintenance of the filtration equipment is essential. The filter cartridges will
become “dirty” much more rapidly than the same system operating without an ozone generator. It is a good idea to have an
extra filter cartridge on hand so that one may thoroughly clean the “dirty” cartridge. We recommend using TSP (trisodium
phosphate) in conjunction with cold water and allowing the cartridge to soak overnight. Thoroughly rinse the cartridge and
reinstall so that all seals or gaskets are seated properly.
Section 5
Operation
5.1 BA-ICE-SO Controller Features
N O T I C E
Disconnect the ozone unit power cord from the electrical outlet before replacement of UV lamp.
