Water Maze ALPHA-1500, Operator'S Manual

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ALPHA SERIES
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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ALpha 1500-3100 • #8.913-964.0 • REV. 5/11b
OZONE GENERATOR
OPERATION
The indicator light on the Ozone Generator will have
a dim green light or no light if the machine is working.
It will have a bright green light if the machine has a
malfunction.
Setting the Ozone Generator
An SCFH (Standard Cubic Feet per Hour) gauge is used
to accurately measure the amount of air flowing through
the ozone delivery line, or in other words, the amount of
ozone being injected into the water
1. With the pump running, disconnect the tubing from
the ozone check valve and connect the tubing to
the bottom fitting on the gauge. This tube is from
the ozone generator.
2. While holding the gauge vertically, connect the
tubing from the top of the gauge to the ozone injec-
tor and read the amount indicated on the gauge.
NOTE: You are measuring suction, so make sure
tubing is attached properly.
3. Begin adjusting metering valve until a 10 SCFH flow
for the Series 101 is achieved on the SCFH gauge.
NOTE: Series 200 is set at 20 SCFH and Series 400
at 40 SCFH. The Alpha machine comes with series
101 standards.
4. Reconnect tubing to the ozone check valve.
SCFH AIR
50
40
10
20
30
OZONE GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Never look at the unshielded ozone lamp
while operating the machine. This lamp can cause
severe eye and skin damage. There is a green
indicator light that will turn bright green if
there is a problem. It will be OFF to DIM under
normal running conditions.
Lamp:
The lamp has a 9,000 hour life expectancy.
Testing the Lamp:
To test the ozone lamp use a voltmeter set on ohms.
First remove the ozone cover and unplug the lamp plug
from the ozone lamp.
NOTE: There are two filaments,
an upper and a lower, inside the lamp. Place one of
the voltmeter leads on one of the lamp prongs and with
the other lead, touch all of the three remaining prongs.
If continuity is not achieved, replace the ozone lamp
(Part #6-0534). You should get continuity from two
prongs for the upper filament and from the other two
prongs for the lower filament (see diagram on page 24).
To test the ballast, use a voltmeter set on the correct
voltage (120V or 240V). Place one of the voltmeter leads
into the lamp plug where the white wire goes into it and
plug the other voltmeter lead into the lamp plug where
the blue wire goes into it. If no voltage is present, replace
the ballast (Part #6-05231 - 120V, Part #6-05232 - 240V).
If the lamp has continuity and the voltage is good on
the ballast but the lamp still will not come on, there is a
problem with the starter inside the ballast and the ballast
must be replaced.
Replacing the Lamp:
Replacement lamps are available from your Water Maze
Dealer should one be needed. Simply turn off the power,
remove the two screws on the power pack cover and
remove the cover. Disconnect the plug on the end of the
ozone lamp. Now, loosen the lamp holder locking ring
from around the end of the lamp by turning it counter
clockwise and remove it. Remove the lamp by grabbing
the rubber bushing around the end of the lamp and pull-
ing it straight out. Remove the rubber bushing from the
lamp and install it on your new lamp, making sure the
outer edge of the bushing is flush with the outer edge
of the silver end cap on the lamp. Now, slide the lamp
back into the reaction chamber. The lamp holder may
now be reinstalled and tightened. Reinstall the plug onto
the lamp and replace the pack cover.
CAUTION: Keep the lamp free of fingerprints and dust
particles. Handle only the metal end caps. You can
clean the lamp with rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth.
A dirty lamp will not allow maximum ozone output.
Figure 16
From
Ozone Generator
(keep gauge vertical)
Attach Tube
from Ozone
Generator