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INSTALLATION
Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements for the UV sterilizer are
marked on the unit's power supply label (Ex. 120VAC
50/60Hz.). The unit must be plugged into a well-
grounded electrical outlet.
Do not attempt to cut the ground post
off of the 3-prong plug, doing so will void the unit's
warranty.
This product must be grounded. If the unit should
fail electrically, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to pass to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This product's cord is
equipped with an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
DO NOT operate this equipment with
timing devices.
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or
service personnel if unsure that the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not product's plug. If it will not fit into
the electrical outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician. Type of plug adapter with this
product.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) Protection
This unit must be wired in conjunction
with a properly grounded, Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). Only three (3) wire grounded
cables suitable for outdoor use should be used to
connect this unit. If joining cables for outdoor use, a
suitable watertight cable connector must be used. If
an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper
rating should be used. A cord rated for fewer amperes
or watts than the appliance's rating may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
will not be tripped over or pulled. If in doubt consult a
qualified electrician.
GFCI's are designed to sense an imbalance in
electrical current flow within the main electrical leads
(leakage current). When this imbalance (maximum 5
mA per UL) occurs in the main leads, a comparator
SMART UV® UV DISINFECTION STERILIZER Installation and User's Guide
within the GFCI outlet generates a trip signal which is
applied to a coil that trips the main (normally closed)
contacts. These contacts open and break the circuit.
Ghost Trips
Consider that all GFCI's must trip at a leakage current
of 5 ma. GFCI "Ghost Trips" are caused by electrical
devices that have small electrical leakage current to
ground. Multiple outlets protected by one GFCI allow
for potential cumulative leakage currents caused by
multiple appliances each leaking small amounts of
current.
Example: One pump plugged into an outlet that is
part of a four outlet branch protected by one GFCI
will not trip the GFCI with its 2 mA leakage current.
However, two pumps and a UV with a cumulative
leakage current of 7 mA will trip the GFCI. This is a
common problem.
The solution to the GFCI "Ghost Trip" problem is to
operate the device on its own GFCI protected outlet,
or, remove other devices from the GFCI protected
branch of outlets. If the GFCI is over ten years old,
you may want to consider replacing it.
UV Lamp Installation
Lamp Styles
UV lamps are manufactured with color coded ceramic
bases. White-capped UV lamps signify a Standard-
Output UV lamp while red-capped UV lamps signify a
High-Output UV lamp.
Power Cord Adjustment
There should be 4-inches of cord between the Gray
Adapter (3) and the 4-pin Lamp Connector (1). The
4-inch cord distance positions the lamp properly
inside the quartz sleeve.
1. The
3 / 8
inch Threaded Watertight Cord Connector
(1) is adjustable. Loosen it gently move the cord
through it. Care must be taken when retightening.
If the Connector's Rubber Gasket Seal is dislodged
during cord adjustment please make sure that it
is properly re-seated inside the male threaded
portion of the connector.
4 Inches between Gray Adapter (3) and 4-Pin Connector (4)
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