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TRANSWORLD AQUATIC ENTERPRISES INC

 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

            

5 Watt & 7 Watt Models

 

Summary of Contents for Submariner UVF-5W

Page 1: ...TRANSWORLD AQUATIC ENTERPRISES INC OWNER S MANUAL 5 Watt 7 Watt Models ...

Page 2: ...2 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Parts 6 Introduction 7 Installation 8 9 Operation 10 Maintenance Procedures 11 14 Maintenance Log 15 ...

Page 3: ... unplug the unit from an outlet when not in use be fore servicing and cleaning or making adjustments to the pump UV EXPOSURE Do not operate lamp outside housing direct exposure to UV rays can cause temporary reddening and irrita tion of eyes and skin DANGER To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be ob served including the following WARNING READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE T...

Page 4: ...ceptacle do get wet DON T unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle G To avoid injury do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters reflectors lamp bulbs and etc H Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and be...

Page 5: ... THESE INSTRUCTIONS J Make sure an appliance mounted within the tank is securely installed before operating it K Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance L This Appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized out let only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet re verse the plug If it still does ...

Page 6: ...ction Cup Mounting Bracket UVF 6 Remote Ballast UVF 7 ON OFF Switch UVF 8 Power Cord UVF 9 UV Lamp Connection pre wired UVF 10 Quartz Sleeve Cap UVF 11 Quartz Sleeve O Ring UVF 12 UV C Lamp UVF 13 Quartz Sleeve UVF 14 Lamp Indicator Port UVF 15 Filter Case UVF 16 Pre Filter Sponge UVF 17 Pre Filter Sponge Cap UVF 18 PARTS EXPLODED VIEW IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 7: ... set up The Submariner utilizes a UV C compact fluorescent lamp that is encapsu lated in our unique Quartz Sleeve that is air tight and allows for a 99 trans mission rate to efficiently neutralize disease causing pathogens All models include an integrated pump with an adjustable swivel spot and large me chanical pre filter sponge for an instant set up right out of the box Innovative Algae Disease ...

Page 8: ...his product please unsnap pump and pull out quartz sleeve and thoroughly inspect for breakage from shipping Close attention should be observed to the UV lamp Quartz Sleeve prior to use Please contact your authorized dealer if your product is found damaged Initial Inspection For breakage Do not allow children to operate this aquarium appliance Do not operate if appliance has a damaged cord or plug ...

Page 9: ...side for convenient directional flow output positions Adjusting the Adjustable Flow Valve Can be adjusted from side to side to control a minimum flow rate of 74 132 gallons per hour The Submariner is versatile and compact enough to be placed horizontally in the smallest sumps or wet dry filters or placed vertically directly into the main display area of an aquarium The Submariner is supplied with ...

Page 10: ...nts The first step to long term consistent sterilization is an adequate mechanical pre filter to trap particulate matter and debris Providing crystal clear water to the UV is vital to the overall success on any unit Water enters from the slotted sidewalls and 100 of the water is directed through the sponge and then to the UV with no bypass The water enters the UV chamber and is exposed to the PL U...

Page 11: ... cover and slide out sponge and replace with new sponge The Quartz Sleeve acts as a barrier between the water and the UV C lamp to maintain proper operating temperatures and allow for a 99 transmission rate Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve is crucial to the UV s success and should be performed monthly Remove pump and clean Quartz sleeve with a cloth to remove unwanted algae and debris from the outside o...

Page 12: ...l Lamp should be replaced before it expires Unsnap the pump from the UV page 11 and remove the quartz sleeve Your kit includes our Lamp Removal Tool for disassembling the UV C lamp from the Quartz Sleeve Front View Top View Lamp Removal Tool STEP 2 Observe notched grooves inside of Lamp Removal Tool STEP 1 Locate Lamp Removal Tool STEP 3 Insert Quartz Sleeve through Lamp Removal Tool ...

Page 13: ...l STEP 5 Firmly grasp Lamp Removal Tool and Quartz Sleeve and pull apart STEP 6 Firmly grasp the base of the UV C lamp and pull apart from Quartz Cap CAUTION It is IMPORTANT that the Quartz Cap is securely fitted inside the Quartz Sleeve once the replacement lamp has been reinstalled to prevent water leakage ...

Page 14: ... PL 7 Watt Volts Hz AC110V 60Hz AC110V 60Hz Pump Flow Min Max 74 132 GPH 74 132 GPH Aquarium Capacity 40 Gallons Up to 75 Gallons Life Of UV Lamp Approx 8000 hrs Approx 8000 hrs Avg Pump Cleaning Schedule Every other month Every other month Avg Quartz Sleeve Cleaning Schedule Every Month Every Month Avg Sponge Replace ment Every Month Every Month Wavelength 253 7 nm 253 7 nm Dimensions 9 x 3 x 2 5...

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Page 16: ...16 Visit us at www jbjlighting com TransWorld Aquatic Enterprises Inc 3730 W Century Blvd 3 Inglewood CA 90303 Phone 310 672 4099 ...

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