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UV Purification Systems

Installation and

Maintenance

Manual

Models:

UV-1, UV-250,

UV-700, UV-1200, UV-1500,

UV-3000, UV-5000 and UV-6000

Summary of Contents for UV-1

Page 1: ...UV Purification Systems Installation and Maintenance Manual Models UV 1 UV 250 UV 700 UV 1200 UV 1500 UV 3000 UV 5000 and UV 6000 ...

Page 2: ... either expressed or implied Use of the system is at the discretion of the buyer The published information in this manual is subject to change without notice Wyckomar reserves the right to make changes in the product design and layout without notification to its customers Please read this entire User Manual before attempting to install your UV system Read and follow ALL safety precautions Keep thi...

Page 3: ...r Wyckomar UV Water Purifier Works Section 2 Setting Up Safety Precautions Important Considerations Installation Diagrams Installation Start Up Operation Section 3 Maintenance Disinfecting Your Water System Ultraviolet Lamp Replacement Quartz Dome or Sleeve Replacement Cleaning Changing Filter Cartridges Filter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Section 4 Technical Info Exploded...

Page 4: ...actors Affecting UV Purification The Wyckomar UV Purifier is guaranteed to eliminate microbiological contamina tion only if the physical qualities of the influent water supply are as follows Turbidity Suspended Solids Turbidity must be 1 0 NTU at the time of disin fection There must be a 5 micron or less sediment prefiltration system installed before the UV system TDS Total Dissolved Solids Should...

Page 5: ...ilters out the UV rays On systems equipped with a UV monitor do not look at the UV light through the view port as the quartz disc that is used in this case does not filter out the UV rays If your unit does not have a view port operation of the UV light is confirmed by a green LED indicator lamp on the ballast As long as the appropriate indicators are glowing the unit is working properly An alarm w...

Page 6: ... spikes in the line It is highly recommended especially in rural areas to install a quality voltage regulator or surge suppressor rated at 3600 Joules at the power input to the ballast In older homes the installation of plastic water treatment devices such as filter housings may interrupt the water pipe s electrical continuity to ground This can lead to pinhole leaking due to electrolysis or stray...

Page 7: ...efilters to 5 micron remove sediment particles that can reduce the effective ness of the UV lamp or potentially damage the unit If a water softener iron removal system or other treatment device is installed or planned for your purifier should be located closest to the faucet Install your Wyckomar purifier indoors in a protected area The temperature should not fall below 4 C 40 F Avoid conditions w...

Page 8: ...led vertical or horizon tal Refer to these sche matic drawings for typical position of components Ensure that there is ade quate clearance at the lamp end of the unit in order to safely remove the UV lamp from the chamber Space required for clearance is at least the length of the UV chamber ...

Page 9: ...UV lamp w O rings on each end Turn off the main water supply valve Fasten unit to wall using the mounting clips pipe hangers and screws provided Press the UV chamber into the clips for a secure hold Install new plumbing making sure the In and Out ports on the filter set point in the direction of water flow Installation of bypass and valves is recommended Install filter set Install UV unit Complete...

Page 10: ... from sliding through Insert the UV lamp it will center itself in the spring inside the dome in domed sys tems or stop at the lower plastic cap in sleeved systems Connect the white 4 pin electrical connector Replace the top plastic cap and gently tighten setscrews Unit is now ready to be turned on Open main water valve slowly As water fills into the filter set press the red but ton on top of the f...

Page 11: ...m the filter housing head and remove the filter car tridges 3 Fill one filter bowl one half full with chlorine bleach and screw the bowls without cartridges back onto the filter housing head 4 Turn on the water supply check for leaks 5 Turn on every tap in the water system of the building both inside and outside one by one Run the water at each tap until the smell of chlorine is evident Let the sy...

Page 12: ...efully slide the UV lamp out of the quartz dome sleeve and discard appro priately 5 Insert the replacement lamp into the quartz dome sleeve Hold lamp at ceramic ends Do not touch the lamp with your hands fingerprints will prevent the sys tem from working properly If the lamp is touched clean with an alcohol wipe 6 Gently push the lamp connector against the pins at the end of the new lamp 7 Make su...

Page 13: ...from the UV chamber 6 Wipe the quartz dome sleeve with nonabrasive cleaner e g CLR or Limeaway and with an alcohol wipe being careful not to touch the dome sleeve with your fingers You may choose to lubricate the O ring with food grade silicon or plumber s grease do not use oil based products such as Vaseline Slide the O ring onto the dome sleeve 7 Using a clean cloth to hold the end of the replac...

Page 14: ... of bleach and scrub thoroughly with brush or sponge Rinse thoroughly 4 Remove O ring gasket from sump and wipe groove and O ring gasket clean You may choose to lubricate O ring gasket with a coating of food grade silicon grease Place O ring gasket back in place and press O ring gasket down into the groove with fingers or place on rim of sump Note Make sure O ring gasket is seated level to maintai...

Page 15: ...replacement of the cartridge is imminent or may soon be necessary CAUTION The filter must be protected against freezing Failure to do so may result in cracking of the filter and water leakage CAUTION All filtration systems contain other parts that have a limited service life Exhaustion of the service life of those parts often cannot be easily detected Commonly it is only after leakage has been obs...

Page 16: ... 8 4 1 4 2 8 50 8 52 8 49 1 8 25 8 11 Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Dome Sleeve 22X25X269 UV 1 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 3 8 NPT 316SS Inlet Outlet Ports Item Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 4 BE 425W U 10 5 8 51 RL 12 254T5 11 3 Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut UV Lamp Quartz Dome Seal 2 211 ...

Page 17: ...last Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut UV Lamp Quartz Dome Seal 2 211 Item Part No Description 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 6 RQD 438 2 2 8 29 1 8 4 1 4 2 8 50 8 52 8 49 1 8 25 8 5 Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Dome Sleeve 22X25X438 UV 250 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 3 4 NPT 316SS Inlet Outlet Ports ...

Page 18: ...ion Nut Quartz Domed Sleeve 22x25x895 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 UV Lamp Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Viewport Outer Bushing Item Part No Description 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7 15GL 8 11 8 9 2 3 8 29 8 4 1 4 2 8 50 8 52 8 49 1 8 25 8 5 Glass Viewport Disc Viewport Inner Bushing Viewport Compression Nut UV700 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushi...

Page 19: ...ort Disc Viewport Inner Bushing Viewport Compression Nut UV1200 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 1 0 NPT 316SS Inlet Outlet Ports Item Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 BE 800WL 1 2 10 5 8 51 RQD 895 11 3 RL 84 893T5 11 6 8 10 Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut Quartz Domed Sleeve 22x25x895 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2...

Page 20: ...r Bushing Viewport Inner Bushing Glass Viewport Disc UV1500 Chamber Mounting Feet Small Blue Cap Item Part No Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 BE 800WL 1 2 10 5 8 53 8 4 1 4 2 RL 110 1197T5 RQS 1181 11 6 11 3 8 52 8 50 8 12 Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut Large Blue Cap Lamp Connector UV Lamp Quartz Open Sleeve 22x25x1181 Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 ...

Page 21: ...Ballast Set Screw Black End Cap Quartz Compression Nut Lamp O ring 19x6 UV Lamp Quartz Open Sleeve 32x36x1190 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 324 End Flange Threaded End Bushing Item Part No Description 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 28 8 10 7 15GL 8 9 5 3 11 6 8 11 2 30 4 2 1 1 2 NPT 316 SS Inlet Outlet Ports Viewport Outer Bushing Glass Viewport Disc Viewport Compression Nut Mounting Feet Glass Disc Seal Lam...

Page 22: ...81 2 6 8 11 Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut UV Lamp Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 Quartz Open Sleeve 22X25X1181 UV5000 Chamber Viewport Inner Bushing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No Item Description 8 9 8 10 8 4 1 8 52 8 50 8 14 2 4 7 15GL 5 2 8 4 Viewport Compression Nut Viewport Outer Bushing Large Blue Cap End Bushing End Washer 2 NPT316SS inlet oulet Ports Cham...

Page 23: ...2X25X1190 UV6000 Chamber Viewport Inner Bushing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No Item Description 8 9 8 10 8 40 8 302 8 50 8 28 2 7 7 15GL 5 3 Viewport Compression Nut Viewport Outer Bushing Black End Cap End Bushing End Washer 1 5 NPT316SS inlet oulet Ports Chamber Joiner Tube Glass Viewport Disk Mounting Feet not pictured 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 in newer UV 6000 Systems the view port assemblies are ...

Page 24: ...nstall a voltage regulator Check or replace Check or replace Replace Check that indicator light is on Check output voltage Check that white lamp end connector is secure on lamp pins Leak at quartz sleeve Defective or cracked O ring O ring not seated properly Quartz fracture Lubricate or replace O ring Replace O ring Replace quartz sleeve If problem persists call Wyckomar Inc for technical assistan...

Page 25: ...available from Wyckomar Other types of filter cartridges for the removal of various contminants are also available arsenic fluoride etc Minerals and dissolved solids have an effect on the clarity of the water and therefore on the efficacy of the UV disinfection process If elevated levels of these contaminants are present additional equipment may be needed to reduce remove them from the water Pleas...

Page 26: ... water is flowing through the system UV intensity is constantly displayed in real time on the meter face on the monitor device If the UV intensity emitted by the lamp drops below the alarm set point 70 of new lamp UV output the audible alarm will sound An optional solenoid valve may be connected to the monitor to stop the water flow The UV Monitor is available with volt free contacts for remote si...

Page 27: ...low remote signalling of the operation This allows to incorporate the UV system into the work flow of a large water treatment system that is centrally operated through a BMS building management system A UV Monitor with 4 20 mA output for remote operation logging in a PLC is also available UV Monitor with 4 20 mA Output UV Monitor Wet Dry Contacts Extension ...

Page 28: ...this problem is to install a thermo sensitive purge valve at the out port of the UV system It will automatically open and drain water from the cham ber to allow cool water to replace it and maintain high UV output of the lamp No power is required Purge Valve Installation on the Out Port with a T Fitting Hour Meter The electronic ballast of any Wyckomar UV system can be equipped with an op tional r...

Page 29: ...ng handling and service costs are the responsibility of the purchaser The defective part or unit must be returned to Wyckomar at the purchaser s expense The warranty is not transferable and is the only warranty authorized by Wyckomar Inc Any other war ranty or guarantee implied or offered will not be honored by Wyckomar Inc This warranty is void if in the opinion of Wyckomar Inc that the product f...

Page 30: ... fill the form out online at www wyckomaruv com Warranty html Warranty Registration Card Last Name First Name Street Address City Province State Postal Code Zip Country Phone Number Date of Purchase email Address Product Model Number Product Serial Number Purchased From This unit is installed in a residential building in a commercial business on a municipal water supply on a private well ...

Page 31: ...e sell our products in more than 25 countries around the globe Our products are very environmental friendly by reducing or eliminating the need for chemical based water disinfection systems For information on distribution opportunities including our internet affiliate network please contact our sales department sales wyckomaruv com http www wyckomaruv com ...

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