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INSTALLATION MANUAL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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- Page 1 Viper SL Series INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION MANUAL See us on YouTube Find us on Facebook www.youtube.com/AquaUltraviolet www.facebook.com/AquaUltraviolet 42371 Avenida Alvarado , Temecula, CA 92590 BLOG TOLL FREE (800) 454-2725 Follow us on Twitter Read about us at TEL (951) 296-3480 FAX (951) 296-3490 www.twitter.com/aquaultraviolet...
- Page 2 VIPER SL 400 WATT PLASTIC UNITS 6” Plastic 2” Plastic 3” Plastic Side View ALL VIPERS COME COMPLETE WITH UNIT, TRANSFORMER AND FLOW SWITCH WIPER OPTION AVAILABLE CUSTOM UNITS AVAILABLE AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
- Page 3 T H I S F I X T U R E I S D E S I G N E D F O R U S E W I T H G E R M I C I D A L L A M P S A N D M U S T B E I N S T A L L E D I N W A R N I N G ALL VIPERS COME COMPLETE WITH UNIT, TRANSFORMER AND FLOW SWITCH WIPER OPTION AVAILABLE CUSTOM UNITS AVAILABLE AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
..........................Installation ......................Trouble Shooting Leaks ........................ Electrical Installation ......................... Installing The Lamp ..........................Winterizing ......................Installing New Lamp Kit ........................ Incorrect Installation ........................Parts Breakdown ........................Replacement Parts AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 5: Important Information
When you see the warning icon go no further without applying the specific information to your install. NOTE - Notes provide additional or critical information and technical data on the current topic. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 6: Warranty Information
The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditional upon proper storage, installation, use, maintenance and conformance with the applicable use. It will be based upon Aqua Ultraviolet’s discretion as to whether the defects are of manufacturing origin. Any damages due to shipping and handling, packing, or installation are not cov- ered by this warranty. -
Page 7: Warranty Return Or Repairs
All warranty returns or repair returns must come freight prepaid with an RMA number outside clearly marked on the box. All other returns will be refused. Aqua Ultraviolet will not be liable for any shipping cost to return warranty or repair items. -
Page 8: Introduction
Your Aqua Ultraviolet system was made to work as a control for green water and single celled organisms. This unit will not, nor will any other unit, completely sterilize your pond/aquarium as the pond/aquarium itself is not a sterile environment. -
Page 9: Sizing Chart
Marine Fish Tank (No Reef or Live Rock): A UV rated in the 75,000 to 90,000 columns will be the most effective at controlling fish disease. All UV dosages are calculated at end of lamp life (14 months). AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions
All the bacteria in the filter are safe because UV has no residual. How often should I change my lamp? The lamp, quartz sleeve and seals should be replaced after 14 months of continuous use. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 11: Viper Sl Unit Overview
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND/OR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST! CAUTION: Your Aqua Ultraviolet unit is not submersible. If this unit falls into the water, turn the main power off and then retrieve it. Do not attempt to use this sterilizer if it has been submerged. Do not operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning or if it has been dropped or been damaged in any manner. -
Page 12: Installation Requirements
Viper 3" Plastic 3" Flow Switch From Water Source Viper 2" Plastic with Attached Flow Switch From Water Source Viper 2" Stainless Steel with Attached Flow Switch From Water Source AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 13: Installation
RECOMMENDED AQUARIUM LAYOUT Ultima II Filter From Water Source Pickup on the bottom of one side of the tank and return to top of the opposite side of the tank. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 14 CAUTION: If there are no leaks, turn the pump off and continue to the ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION on page 12. If your unit leaks turn to the next page for leak solutions. WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOUR INSTALLATION PASSES THE LEAK TEST AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 15: Trouble Shooting Leaks
D. If your unit leaks from the Union: 1. Please contact our customer service Union at: (800) 454-2725 Leak WARNING: DO NOT CONTINUE UNTIL YOUR INSTALLATION PASSES THE LEAK TEST AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... -
Page 16: Electrical Installation
G.F.C.I. Outlet 3. 220V TRANSFORMER: Must be hardwired into a dedicated 20 Amp Line of the appropriate voltage and hertz. 4. 110V TRANSFORMER: Plug into 3 prong G.F.C.I. Outlet. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 17 8. Make sure all connections are tight. Plug the Clip Connectors together, making sure the connection is flush. Flush Installation 9. Return the cover to the transformer box. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 18: Installing The Lamp
WARNING: Be careful when installing the lamp. If the lamp is not plugged in all the way this may cause damage to the unit and is not covered under warranty, nor is any other damage caused by improper installation. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 19 As long as the UV Light is in its housing it is 100% safe for humans and fi sh. NOTE: The average life expectancy of Aqua Ultraviolet Lamps is 14 months of continuous operation. After 14 months the lamp may still light, but the germicidal rays are diminished.
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Page 20: Winterizing
OPTION 2: If you shut down your system for winter (no water flowing) remove the lamp and store separately. Disconnect unions or flanges and take the Viper UV Sterilizer inside. Viper UV Sterilizer Unscrew Unions (Both Ends) Remove Lamp AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 21 OPTION 2: If you shut down your system for winter (no water flow- ing) remove the lamp and store separately. Disconnect unions or flanges and take the Viper UV Sterilizer inside. Remove Lamp Flange AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
- Page 22 6. Slide lamp out, be careful not to slide the lamp out at an angle (even a slight angle) this may cause a “U” shaped crack at the end of the quartz sleeve, or possible breakage of the lamp. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 23: Installing New Lamp Kit
Quartz Sleeve through one side of the unit. 11. Discard old Lamp, Quartz Sleeve, Rubber Seals, and or Rubber Seal Bushings. Your Lamp Kit contains a new set of these parts. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 24 If there are leaks see page 11 for solutions. 20. When there are no leaks install the lamp. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
- Page 25 This unit should not be plugged in if there are any leaks on any part of this unit. b. If there are no leaks, turn power on. AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 26: Incorrect Installation
CAUTION: Minimum Net Flow 5,700ph CORRECT INCORRECT Flow switch is upside down INCORRECT INCORRECT Lamp is installed vertically Unit is installed vertically See Page 8 for Recommended Installation Instructions AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490... - Page 27 Q u a r t z Sea l Sl eev e L a m p 400 Watt 400 Watt 6" Plastic 6" Stainless Steel Rubber Seal Clip Connector Quartz Quartz Lamp Quartz Sleeve AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
- Page 28 6” Plastic Unit 800 WATT Clip 800 WATT Connector 3” Stainless Steel Multi Unit 6” Plastic Unit Quartz Rubber Seal Quartz Lamp Clip Sleeve Connector Quartz Rubber Quartz Seal Lamp AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
- Page 29 AQUA ULTRAVIOLET 42371 AVENIDA ALVARADO, TEMECULA, CA 92590 TEL: 951-296-3480 FAX: 951-296-3490...
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
All warranty returns or repair returns must come freight prepaid with an RMA number outside clearly marked on the box. All other returns will be refused. Aqua Ultraviolet will not be liable for any shipping cost to return warranty or repair items. Include a note in the box with your RMA number, name, address, daytime phone number and brief description of the reason for return or repair. - Page 32 42371 Avenida Alvarado Temecula, CA 92590 TOLL FREE (800) 454-2725 TEL (951) 296-3480 A11045 FAX (951) 296-3490 01012020 www.aquauv.com...
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