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Lync WQ-UV
SECTION 5: Maintenance
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Maintenance
Maintenance Practice
Frequency
Check for system leaks
Every month
Check the differential pressure* for cartridge replacement
Every two weeks
UV lamp replacement
Every year
Quartz sleeve replacement
Every three years
* Differential pressure is equal to pressure gauge reading at the inlet side of the filter minus pressure
gauge reading at the outlet side of the filter.
Pressure Drop
Lync Cartridge Filter housing is designed to minimize pressure drop, by using 2" pipe fittings
and large diameter center tube (see chart below for pressure drop data).
6.1.
Routine Cartridge Replacement
The Lync filter cartridge needs to get cleaned or replaced with a new cartridge at the maximum
of 30 psi differential pressure.
1. Close inlet valve.
2. Close outlet valve.
3. Press pressure relief button to relieve pressure.
4. Remove lid after pressure has been relieved.
5. Rotate cartridge counterclockwise and pull upward to remove the cartridge.
6. Install new (or cleaned) cartridge. Push downward and rotate clockwise to engage locking
tabs. Lubricating O-rings if necessary.
7. Check lid O-ring to ensure it is properly seated . Lubricate if necessary .
8. Replace lid.
9. Replace eyebolts and tighten. (Hand tight is sufficient.)
10. Open outlet pipe completely.
11. Open inlet pipe slowly to check for leaks.
12. Vent filter to dispel air by depressing pressure relief button. Be careful when relieving
pressure or dispelling air if high temperature water is being filtered.
NOTE:
If leaks occur, close the inlet and outlet pipes and follow procedures previously
described under WARNING in Section 3.2: Plumbing and UV Connections.