background image

Installation and

Operating Instructions

Aquashield

®

MAX

Packaged Ultra Violet

Water Treatment System

incorporating RainBank

®

 and Torrium

®

 Controllers, 

Filterpure

®

 Filters and Steriflo

® 

Disinfection

Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.

Maximum operating pressure for stainless steel UV chambers is 850kPa (125 
psi).  If this pressure can be exceeded or if operating close to this pressure fit 
a suitable pressure limiting valve in the supply to the UV chamber or mains 
water line.

Minimum operating pressure is 0kPa. Installation on 
a flooded suction is recommended. Installation under 
vacuum is not advised, any damage to persons or 
associated equipment will not be covered under this 
guarantee.

WARNING: The pump, controller & UV Chamber operate under pressure.  

Under no circumstances should they be disassembled unless the internal 

pressure of the unit has been relieved.  Failure to observe this warning will 

expose persons to the possibility of personal injury and may result in damage 

to the system or other property.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ANY COMPONENTS UNTIL YOU HAVE FULLY READ 
THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Ultra violet radiation is harmful to skin & eyes.
DO NOT LOOK AT UV LAMP WHILE LAMP IS OPERATING.

Summary of Contents for aquashield MAX

Page 1: ...inimum operating pressure is 0kPa Installation on a flooded suction is recommended Installation under vacuum is not advised any damage to persons or associated equipment will not be covered under this guarantee WARNING The pump controller UV Chamber operate under pressure Under no circumstances should they be disassembled unless the internal pressure of the unit has been relieved Failure to observ...

Page 2: ...Power Connection Page 5 Pipe Connections Page 6 Pump Controllers Torrium Page 7 RainBank Page 10 Pre treatment Filtration Page 13 Steriflo DISINFECTION Page 14 Lamp Installation Page 16 Operation Page 16 Maintenance Page 17 Water Quality Page 18 Lamp Fail Alarm Page 18 Trouble Shooting Page 19 ...

Page 3: ...cial toilet flushing Large home potable water supply Industry process water treatment Guest house potable water supply Bacteria and algae growth control for aquaculture and water features Also suitable for bore and surface water treatment subject to a water quality test Features Benefits Factory matched and tested package ensures correct UV dosage and high reliability Pump interlock detects lamp f...

Page 4: ...ead all instructions carefully as failures caused by incorrect installation or operation are not covered by the guarantee Your Ultra Violet water treatment system is designed to handle clean water The system should not be used for any other purpose without specific referral to Davey Water Products The use of the system with flammable corrosive and other materials of a hazardous nature is specifica...

Page 5: ...NING When servicing or attending your Aquashield MAX always ensure power is switched off and lead unplugged Electrical connections should be serviced only by qualified persons If the electrical supply lead of this system is damaged it must only be replaced by a qualified service personnel The Steriflo control box has a red LED alarm indicator light mounted on its front panel adjacent to the amber ...

Page 6: ...tion pipe at a constant gradient to avoid air pockets which may reduce pump efficiency Use unions at pipe connections to enable easy removal and servicing Use sufficient tape to ensure airtight seal and do not over tighten To prevent strain on unit threads always support heavy inlet and outlet pipes NOTE Suction leaks are the largest cause of poor pump performance and are difficult to detect Ensur...

Page 7: ...nable you to understand what your pump is doing Condition Indicator readout Pump operation Restart Reset Method Standby mode Red light Standby Pressure drop Running Green light Running N A Cistern fill Yellow Amber light Running 2 minutes Auto push Prime button or minimum run time cycle power off on Loss of Prime Red light single flash Stops auto retry Push Prime button or cycle water return activ...

Page 8: ... the minimum number of pump cycles Electrical Power Surge Protection An electrical power surge or spike can travel on the supply lines and cause serious damage to your electrical equipment The Steriflo control box has a 2 Amp fuse to protect the circuit The fuse is not a lightning arrestor and may not protect the Steriflo if lightning or a very powerful surge hits the unit If the installation is s...

Page 9: ...plug and fill casing and suction line on flooded suction simply open gate valve to pump When full replace priming plug 2 Ensure outlet nearest to pump is open 3 Ensure all valves in suction line are open NOTE If multiple errors are present the highest priority error least number of flashes is indicated Any previous fault code is lost until it recurs 4 Switch on power The status indicator light wil...

Page 10: ...nk it will automatically allow the mains water to flow 5 If there is a power failure during a demand for water RainBank will automatically supply the mains water as backup Fit float switch to rainwater tank IMPORTANT The level switch is suitable for installation in polyethylene and fibreglass tanks It can be fitted in steel tanks but cutting through the zinc alum or colourbond coating of the tank ...

Page 11: ...is removed from the hole If installing the switch in a corrugated tank you should make sure that it is installed on the flat section between the radii as shown below 2 Ensure the compression nut is loosened so that the sealing grommet is not expanded Remove the sealing nut and insert the switch into the hole as below 3 The switch will not work properly if it is not properly orientated Make sure th...

Page 12: ...n made correctly refit the float switch connection Press the manual override button to operate the pump if needed 6 Check for leaks around RainBank the pump pipework and fittings IMPORTANT To allow easy connection it is strongly recommended that you have flexible copper pipes that allow some movement so that they can line up exactly with the mains water and rainwater outlet These pipes must be 3 4...

Page 13: ...y opening a tap downstream or use the pressure relief valve that is available in the lid of some filter housings 3 Unscrew the bottom housing from the lid and pull out the used cartridge and discard or wash The inside of the filter housing and the lid should be checked for cleanliness they will usually need to be cleaned or sanitised use hot water and dishwashing liquid thoroughly scrub all surfac...

Page 14: ... oring clean of lubricant after it has been properly seated in the groove because the lubricant prevents crawling of the oring during the tightening of the lid and thus prevents water leaks 5 Screw the housing onto the lid and hand tighten Open the tap downstream of the filter and then open the inlet valve STERIFLO Your new Steriflo system incorporates a lamp failure system design feature that ena...

Page 15: ...n supply plug must remain accessible after installation If installed to fixed wiring without the plug a two pole switch must be fitted and its ON and OFF positions shall be marked The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance NOTE The quartz sleeve has been factory fitt...

Page 16: ...n fasten the end washer into the endcap with the screws provided Operation Once all leak testing and lamp fitment has been completed open valves and allow water to fill the chamber Connect three pin plug to outlet and switch on The Mains On Amber LED will be illuminated and the red alarm light will flash slowly Allow two minutes for the UV lamp to reach full intensity before starting water flow Fu...

Page 17: ...e the sleeve with tissue to keep it clean The sleeve should be cleaned every three months or as required Sleeve removal use care fragile 1 Remove lamp as described 2 Remove drain port cap and empty water from chamber 3 Undo nut at one end of the chamber and remove o ring repeat with nut at other end and remove o ring withdraw sleeve carefully 4 Inspect o rings for damage replace annually CAUTION H...

Page 18: ...oured water will reduce the effectiveness of the UV system and filtration should be installed Lamp Alarm System If the UV lamp is out due to a failure or bad connection the alarm buzzer will sound and the red LED will light and the alarm will disconnect power from the pump preventing untreated water from being delivered The alarm function can be checked by switching the unit off disconnecting the ...

Page 19: ...valve foot valve 4 Discharge plumbing has been connected to the priming port c MOTOR DOESN T START WHEN SWITCHED ON LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED 1 Power not connected or no power available from supply outlet d MOTOR STOPS STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED RED FLASHING TWICE PER SEQUENCE 1 Motor over temperature cut out tripped Consult Davey dealer 2 Motor not free to turn e g a...

Page 20: ...5 Rock or debris caught inside RainBank Call your plumber to fit a Y strainer RainBank will need to be returned to Davey b PUMP WILL NOT SWITCH ON 1 Pump not plugged in Plug pump into base of RainBank and RainBank into power supply 2 No power supply to pump Contact electrician and have power restored b PUMP WILL NOT SWITCH ON 3 Float switch not connected to RainBank Plug float lead into base of Ra...

Page 21: ...nBank Possible cause RainBank installed backwards Install RainBank according to installation operating instructions Mains water not passing through RainBank Possible cause debris is blocking inlet to RainBank Remove RainBank and clean inlet Pump hums Possible cause pump is jammed or seized Have pump serviced Water leaking from drain holes in RainBank Possible cause installer has not held fitting w...

Page 22: ... Faulty circuit board e LAMP OUT ALARM OFF 1 Loose connection or faulty circuit board possibly short in lamp circuit Part Numbers a Lamp GPH550N2 W b Sleeve TT600 c O rings All models S24x3N70 2 per sleeve d Lamp Connector All models S486 WARNING When servicing or attending your Steriflo always ensure power is switched off and lead unplugged Electrical connections should be serviced only by qualif...

Page 23: ...S EYES Mild exposure irritation developing several hours later Severe exposure sore red eyes sensitive to light painful to keep eyes open SKIN Mild exposure slight reddening tenderness mild sunburn symptoms Severe exposure skin sloughing peeling weeping area sever sunburn symptoms FIRST AID EYES In mild cases if in doubt seek medical attention Severe cases cover eyes with gauze or clean cloth seek...

Page 24: ...laiming under the Davey Guarantee Davey shall not be liable for any loss of profits or any consequential indirect or special loss damage or injury of any kind whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from Davey products This limitation does not apply to any liability of Davey for failure to comply with a consumer guarantee applicable to your Davey product under the Australian or New Zealand legis...

Reviews: