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WATER CONDITIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Feedwater quality is extremely important for the optimum performance of your UV Disinfection System. The following
levels are recommended for installation:
• Turbidity: < 1 NTU
• Hardness*: < 7 gpg (120 mg/L)
• Iron: < 0.3 ppm (0.3 mg/L)
• Manganese: < 0.05 ppm (0.05 g/L)
• Tannins: < 0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/L)
• UV Transmittance: > 75% (call for recommendations on applications where UVT < 75%)
* Where total hardness is less than 7 gpg, the UV Disinfection System should operate efficiently provided the quartz
sleeve and/or sensor probe is cleaned periodically. If total hardness is over 7 gpg, the water should be softened.
If your water contains levels in excess of those mentioned above, proper pre-treatment is recommended to correct these
water problems prior to the installation of your UV Disinfection System. These water quality parameters can be tested
by your local dealer or by most private analytical laboratories. Proper pretreatment is essential for the UV Disinfection
System to operate as intended.
Water testing by an independent third-party lab will attest to microbiologically toxic-free disinfected water. California
residents are advised to have their water tested to ensure the water filter system is in compliance with
Proposition 65.
WARNING
– To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
• Read all instructions, specifications, cautions, and warnings before installing and using your UV Disinfection System.
Learn the specific details regarding installation and use. Failure to follow them could cause serious property damage.
DANGER
– To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is present near electrical equipment.
Carefully examine the UV Disinfection System after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not
intended to be wet.
• The outlet to plug in the UV Disinfection System must be within reach of the power cord. Do not use an extension cord.
Extension cords that are too long or too light do not deliver sufficient voltage to the unit and could present a safety
hazard. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or
watts than the disinfection system rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be
tripped over or pulled.
• Do not operate the UV Disinfection System if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
• Always disconnect water flow and unplug the disinfection system before preforming any cleaning or maintenance
activities. Never yank the cord to remove from an outlet; grasp the wall plug and pull to disconnect.
NOTE
– The UV lamp inside the disinfection system is rated at an effective life of approximately 9000 hours. To ensure
continuous protection, replace the UV lamp annually.
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Installation must be made within an area
protected from the elements and freezing.
The unit must be protected from rain, dust,
flooding, snow, freezing, and direct sunlight
(the system’s exposure to direct sunlight
may cause algae growth).
Failure to comply will void the warranty.
WARNING:
The light given off by this unit
can cause serious burns to unprotected
eyes and skin. Never look directly at a
burning UV lamp. When performing any
work on the UV Disinfection System, always
unplug the unit first. Never operate the UV
system while the UV lamp is outside of the
UV chamber.
