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Installation
Step 1: Once both the orientation and location
have been selected, securely fasten the rack to a
suitable backing. As the rack system is extremely
heavy when filled with water, it is imperative that
the rack be mounted with suitable fasteners for the
particular installation. Mounting to a drywall back-
ing is not suitable, unless the rack is fastened di-
rectly to the wall studs.
Step 2: The use of a by-pass assembly is recom-
mended as it will allow you to isolate the UV sys-
tem This will allow for easier access in case mainte-
nance is required.
Step 3: For water supplies where the maximum flow rate is unknown, a flow restrictor is rec-
ommended so that the rated flow of your particular AQUA FLO system is not exceeded. The flow
restrictor should be installed on the inlet port of the reactor.
Step 4: It is recommended to have a licensed plumber connect the UV reactor to the water
supply and may be a requirement depending on where you are located.
Step 5: Connect both the inlet and outlet to the rack system with the applicable connections
based on your particular plumbing requirements. The inlet port of the filters is a 1” FNPT connec-
tion and the outlet port of the UV reactor is a 1” MNPT connection.
Step 6: Once the system has been plumbed in, gently remove the
quartz sleeve from its packaging being careful not to touch the length
with your hands. The use of cotton gloves is recommended for this pro-
cedure as oils from the hands can leave residue on the sleeve and lamp
which can ultimately block the UV light from getting to the water.
Carefully slide the sleeve into the reactor until you can feel it hit the
opposite end of the reactor. Align the sleeve so it centered along the
length of the reactor, then gently push it in to lock it into the internal
centering springs in the far side of the reactor. CAUTION: Pushing too
hard when the sleeve is not aligned can damage the centering springs.
Slide the o-ring onto the sleeve until it is butted up against the reactor
(See Figure 4).
Figure 4. Quartz
Sleeve Installation
Step 7: Hand tighten the provided gland nut over the quartz sleeve onto the threaded end of
the reactor. It has a positive stop to prevent over-tightening. A firm force may be required to fully
tighten the gland nut, but DO NOT USE TOOLS for this step. Insert the provided stainless steel
compression spring into the quartz sleeve. The spring works with the lamp and lamp connector
to create the proper lamp alignment. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT install a UV lamp inside the quartz
sleeve without the sleeve spring in place.
Step 8: Install the filter cartridges in their appropriate housings. For the AQUA FLO branded
products, please refer to the chart located on page 12 of this manual. PLEASE NOTE: This chart
indicates the correct cartridge position for the default “left-hand” orientation with the water
inlet located on the left side of the rack system. If the orientation was switched, the cartridge
placement must also be switched. Once the cartridges are in place, use the supplied filter wrench
Figure 3. Lamp Removal Spacing
