UV Superstore LEOPARD UV Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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4) Preparation for Installing UV System
The following information is meant to be used by engineers, contractors, operators and owners to
help better understand the technology, its’ benefits and potential hazards.
a) Water Quality
For optimum performance of your UV system, water quality is extremely important. Proper pretreatment is
essential for the UV disinfection system to operate as intended.
UV disinfection dosages are dependent upon the quality and clarity of incoming water. Impurities in water can
interfere with UV intensity and cause dosage to fall to unsafe levels. Have your water tested to determine it meets
the standards in the below table. If any of the elements exceed the maximum levels shown in the table, contact your
water professional for recommendations for proper pretreatment.
The following table shows levels that are recommended for installation:
b) Important Safety Information
UV lamps and their quartz sleeves can become razor sharp if broken. Take care when installing and
removing the quartz sleeves. Only hand-tighten compression fittings. Do not use wrenches or other
tools.
UV light is extremely harmful to eyes and skin and will cause burns. Do not look directly or indirectly
at the UV light. Do not expose your skin for any prolonged time. Use protective clothing and
eyewear (make sure it is UV resistant) when servicing equipment. If accidentally exposed to UV light
for an extended period, immediately seek medical attention. Symptoms for eye exposure include
burning, itching and redness. Symptoms for skin exposure are similar to sun burn.
Use cotton gloves when handling lamps and quartz sleeves. Skin oils will adhere to the lamps and
sleeves and prevent UV light from properly emanating. If the sleeves become dirty, wipe them with a
lint free cloth with denatured alcohol.
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