Mounting The Vessel; Mounting The Power Supply; Flow Switch; Mandatory Leak Test - Pentair BIOSHIELD 522635 Installation And User Manual

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INSTALLATION
The UV must be positioned after the mechanical filter where it can
receive only solid debris free water, optimizing UV transmittance/
performance. If you have a flow rate that exceeds the UV vessels rated
flow, install a bypass loop.
The Q-10 fluid flow switch is supplied with a 2 1/2" x 1" PVC T. Teflon™
tape, must be intact or renewed if needed. If new tape is required apply
a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 3 wraps of Teflon tape to threads of
bushing.
Tighten unit in tee until fluid leaks are eliminated, flow target is
approximately centered along axis of pipe and flow direction arrows
located on unit are aligned parallel with flow in pipe. When threading
into PVC fittings 2-3 layers of Teflon sealing tape is recommended.
Tighten 2-3 turns beyond finger tight.
NOTE: Before gluing pipe or reducer bushing into the UV vessel's union
or socket, remove the quartz sleeve assembly to prevent glue from
dripping onto the quartz sleeve.
NOTE: Use thread seal tape on all threaded connections.

Mounting the Vessel

NOTE: The way UV vessels are mounted/positioned plays a very
important role in the unit' s performance and degree of safety. We
STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you follow these instructions and
guidelines precisely. Any deviation from these mounting instructions
will void any warranty associated with the UV vessel and all its
components and may cause unsafe conditions.
Trapped air inside the UV vessel during operation may
create excessive heat thus damaging internal components.
Mounting Clamps
The UV system is furnished with mounting clamps and spacers. The
mounting clamps are designed to fit around the top quartz sleeve port
and the bottom clear plug port. The spacers allow for more clearance
for the air relief and drain ports.
Mounting Clamps are not to be used in a horizontal free
standing installation. The clamps will not hold the weight of the vessel.
Vertical
Mount the BioShield® UV with the electrical end up.
Use the bottom port as the inlet with the top port as
the outlet.
Mounting Clamps are not to be used in
a horizontal free standing installation. The clamps will
not hold the weight of the vessel.
Inlet and outlet plumbing must be supported or
damage to the UV vessel may occur.
NOTE: The UV vessel must be installed with a vertical
clearance 1-1/2 times the vessel length. This will allow sufficient room
for servicing the unit and replacing the UV lamp.
BIOSHIELD® UV SYSTEM Installation and User's Guide
Horizontal
Mount the BioShield UV system horizontally with the inlet/outlet facing up.
Mounting Clamps are not to be used in a horizontal free
standing installation. The clamps will not hold the weight of the vessel.
Inlet and outlet plumbing must be supported or damage to the UV
vessel may occur.
NOTE: The UV vessel must be installed with a horizontal clearance 1-1/2
times the vessel length. This will allow sufficient room for servicing the
unit and replacing the UV lamp.

Mounting the Power Supply

The BioShield UV system' s power supply should always be mounted to
a surface which does not expose the power supply to standing water.
Position ballast closer to the UV unit than the flow switch. The flow
switch has an additional 10 feet of cable.
NOTE: DO NOT mount the power supply in an extremely confined space
where heat and moisture can be retained.
Your UV system will include one of two different power supplies based
on the wattage of your unit:
• Four screws, one in each corner of the power supply, secure the power
supply to the wall or shelf.

Flow Switch

The recommended position for flow switch installation is on the outlet
of the UV system. Ensure the flow switch is not subject to flow agitation
resulting in false flow conditions. Pay attention to the flow switch flow
arrow and that it is pointing in the direction water flow.
Care must be exercised during threading operation to ensure threads
are not crossed and the bending beam target assembly does not touch
the inside surface of the tee. When threading into PVC fittings 2-3
layers Teflon sealing tape is recommended.
Tighten 2-3 turns beyond finger tight.

Mandatory Leak Test

A leak test must be performed each time the quartz sleeve is installed
inside the unit' s vessel or when the quartz sleeve or gasket is replaced
[Once annually, minimum]. Performing a leak test is a precautionary
measure that will determine whether or not the critical seal between
the quartz sleeve and quartz sleeve module has been achieved.
Failure to achieve a proper quartz sleeve/quartz sleeve module seal
during BioShield® UV operation will allow water to leak into the inside of
the quartz sleeve, potentially damaging the UV lamp and other electrical
components, which could develop into dangerous situations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to perform a leak test could lead to
conditions that will void your product warranty.
To Perform Mandatory Leak Test:
1. Prepare the UV system for permanent operation by plumbing it in-line,
into a filter system using the plumbing hardware of your choice. If PVC
glue is used, follow the glue manufacturer' s instructions.
2. If UV lamp is installed, with the unit plumbed for operation and the
clear quartz sleeve module securely in place, remove the UV lamp
from the quartz sleeve module.