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PurTest Series
Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems
EPA PRODUCT REGISTRATION #
062333-PA-001
MODEL:
PTE-8
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual
CAUTION: Read and Follow all safety rules and
operating instructions before first use of product.
American Water Service
104 Associates Lane
Indian Trail, NC 28079
704-821-3200 Phone
704-821-3232 Fax
Revised: 7/2015
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- Page 1 MODEL: PTE-8 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual CAUTION: Read and Follow all safety rules and operating instructions before first use of product. American Water Service 104 Associates Lane Indian Trail, NC 28079 704-821-3200 Phone 704-821-3232 Fax EPA PRODUCT REGISTRATION #...
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Page 2: General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions WARNING - to guard against injury, basic safety 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. precautions should be observed, including the 2. WARNING: The light given off by this unit can cause following: serious burns to unprotected eyes and skin. Never look directly at a lit UV lamp. - Page 3 Function The function of this ultraviolet disinfection unit is to provide in excess of 99.9% reduction of all water borne pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria. Model PT series have a number code designation correspondent to the maximum gpm (gallons per minute) flow rate of the unit. I.E.- PT-8 has a maximum flow capacity of 8 gpm. Applications: PT Units are designed to destroy micro-organisms in water supplies.
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Page 4: Installation
Installation GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Turn off the water before cutting into the water line. DISINFECTION UNITS: 2. Assess the installation (i.e. type of pipe, size of lines, 1. When installing the equipment, it is necessary that the etc.) and obtain necessary plumbing fittings for installation. unit be isolated from vibration, heavy equipment, and Inlets and outlets on PT units are 3/4”... -
Page 5: Installation Diagram
Installation Diagram PT-UV Chamber UV Lamp & Quartz Sleeve Pressure Tank (well systems) Pre-Filter Cartridge Water Softener (Water Filter Treatment Equipment) Flow Control (located inside water inlet nipple) See page 5 step 2... - Page 6 Sanitation Procedure HOW TO DISINFECT A WATER SYSTEM: NOTE: Every new well, or existing water supply system that has A. Chlorine may break loose iron deposits, slime and organic been disrupted for service or repair, should be disinfected material. This material will make the water discolored. The before it is returned to use.
- Page 7 Sanitation Procedure Continued TOO MUCH CHLORINE IS BETTER THAN NOTE: TOO LITTLE: **In situations where it is inconvenient Pellets Weight = 1.14 gram each, 25 pellets/oz., 400 pellets/lb. to determine depth of water or diameter of a drilled well, a minimum of 1/2 gallon of household bleach may be 1 cup of pellets = 1/2 lb., or 200 pellets, or 8 oz.
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Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance QUARTZ SLEEVE: container. It is important to handle the quartz sleeve with care to prevent breakage. Make certain that all finger prints Installation of the Quartz Sleeve: are wiped clean before reinstalling (see installation of the quartz sleeve). Replace O-Ring [ATS8-544(1)] every time a Always handle quartz sleeves carefully to prevent breaking or quartz sleeve is cleaned or replaced. - Page 9 Parts Breakdown PT-8V ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Domed Quartz PT-476D UV Lamp PT4-450 Orange 1.2" OD ORing PT8-544 Lock Nut PT5-410 Brass End Nut PT5-409 Ballast with Gaynor PT-421-SL Sightport Nut PT-5171 Sightport Lens PT-5172 Orange .7" OD Viewport O Ring PT-5173 Flow Control PT-8GPM...
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Page 10: Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION U.V. lamp will not light Check input voltage if below Install a voltage regulator or above 120 volts Line cord disconnected Check, replace or outlet defective Defective U.V. lamp Replace Defective lamp ballast Check output voltage Replace ballast Loose open-circuit wire Trace out and repair... -
Page 12: Specifications
Specifications 0.03 0.25 3/4” MIP 21” x 5” x 5” 304 SS 8.5 lbs. PT - 8V 220V Specs are available upon request... -
Page 13: Warranty Periods
LABOR COSTS, LIABILITY: American Water Service, LLC, shall IN NO EVENT be responsible or liable for the cost of field labor or other charges incurred by any customer in installing, removing and/or reaffixing any American Water Service product, part or component thereof, or be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or indirect, special or consequential, arising out of the use of, misuse, or the inability to use such product.
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