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Evolution Aqua evoUV Installation And Operating Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL
Complete instructions for all models of evoUV Aquarium Steriliser
• Ensure that the unit is switched off at the mains before you attempt to conduct
any type of maintenance on the evoUV.
• Ensure the unit is installed in the recommended orientation.
• Fit the quartz sleeves and O-rings and switch on pump to check that unit is water
tight before fitting the bulb, bulb socket and end cap.
• Ensure that the end cap is tight before running the unit.
• After replacing bulbs or before tightening the end cap, make sure that the O-Rings
are in the correct position, and the bulb sockets are dry.
• Should the electrical connections get wet, please dry thoroughly before switching
power on.
Evolution Aqua Ltd. - Evolution House - Kellet Close - Wigan - Lancashire - United Kingdom - WN5 0LP
t +44 (0) 1942 216554 - f +44 (0) 1942 418489 - e info@evolutionaqua.com - w www.evolutionaqua.com
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Aquarium UV Steriliser
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  • Page 1 • Should the electrical connections get wet, please dry thoroughly before switching power on. Evolution Aqua Ltd. - Evolution House - Kellet Close - Wigan - Lancashire - United Kingdom - WN5 0LP t +44 (0) 1942 216554 - f +44 (0) 1942 418489 - e info@evolutionaqua.com - w www.evolutionaqua.com...
  • Page 2 WARNING: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION FIRST. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY DANGER: To avoid a possible electric shock, ensure all electrical devices are switched off when carrying out maintenance. Do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to the place of purchase for service or dispose of the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCING EVOLUTION AQUA’S evoUV Aquarium Steriliser Congratulations on purchasing an Evolution Aqua evoUV Aquarium Steriliser. Evolution Aqua evoUV sterilisers are made using the latest technology and design techniques with a fully UV stabilised, tough outer casing, to ensure that the water will flow effectively within the unit, allowing the ultraviolet light to damage and destroy algae and disease pathogens as they pass through.

  • Page 4: Evouv Diagram And Components List

    End Cap Sealing Ring EVOUVOFLATWASHER *For optimum performance, the electronic ballast has been configured for UV bulbs supplied by Evolution Aqua. When sourcing replacement UV Bulbs or quartz sleeves always buy components supplied by Evolution Aqua from your nearest Evolution Aqua stockist.

  • Page 5: Flow Rates

    528 US Gallons/hr Hosetails The evoUV Aquarium UV steriliser can be used either as a clarifier, to damage water born green algae cells (green water,) or as a steriliser, to help to control disease pathogens. When compared to the evoUV for ponds, the evoUV Aquarium Steriliser comes with a narrower inner-pipe to ensure that the aquarium water is held much closer to the UV bulb as it passes through the unit.

  • Page 6: Installing The Quartz Sleeve

    Quartz End Cap Sealing Ring (I) Sleeve Locking O-Ring (G) Bulb Socket (F) Nut (H) evoUV End Cap (B) UV Bulb (C) Quartz Thread Sleeve (D) Body 1. Starting at one end of the unit, unscrew the black end cap (B). You will notice that this black end cap houses the bulb socket (F).

  • Page 7: Positioning And Mounting The Evouv

    Fix your evoUV into position using the stainless steel brackets attached to the evoUV. Screws and washers are not provided. It is advisable to install the evoUV where it can be easily accessed or removed after water testing (see page 10) and for bulb replacement and maintenance.
  • Page 8 Fit evoUV to pump return to main aquarium using hard pipe. using flexi pipe. evoUV connected to external filter evoUV on a closed loop system Fit evoUV to outlet return hose to aquarium. Fit evoUV to a hose from pump or powerhead.
  • Page 9 CONNECTION TO YOUR PIPEWORK IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten fittings. evoUV Aquarium UV Steriliser is supplied with 19mm hosetails, complete with nuts and white flat rubber washer. Place the hosetail and nut over the male thread at each end of the unit. Rotate the hosetail to the position of your choice before doing up the nut until hand tight.

  • Page 10: Water Testing The Quartz, O-Rings And Locking Nuts

    EQUAL AMOUNTS MUST BE VISIBLE WATER TESTING THE QUARTZ, O-RINGS AND LOCKING NUTS EQUAL AMOUNTS MUST BE VISIBLE EQUAL AMOUNTS MUST BE VISIBLE Now that the unit is in position and connected to pipework, the quartz sleeve and EQUAL AMOUNTS MUST BE VISIBLE O-ring at each end can be leak tested to ensure that they have been fitted properly.

  • Page 11: Connection To The Electricity Supply

    The cores in the supply cable are coloured in accordance with the following code: Brown = Live. Blue = Neutral. Earth = Green/Yellow (WHERE FITTED). Do not use the supply cable to lift the evoUV as this may cause damage. WARNING - A Residual Current Device (RCD), also known as the Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB), with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA must be installed in the supply circuit.

  • Page 12: Connection To Your Pipework

    INSTALLING THE UV BULB 1. Remove all packaging from the UV bulb (C). 2. Slide the UV bulb (C) carefully through the quartz sleeve (D) that you have fitted, as per the instructions on page 6. 3. While holding one of the black end caps (B) gently push the cable through the end cap which will make it easier to fit the bulb socket (F) in step 5.

  • Page 13: Uv Bulb Replacement

    ALWAYS ISOLATE THE UNIT FROM ANY ELECTRICITY AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE ON THE UNIT. TO REMOVE A UV BULB: It is not necessary to stop the water circulating through the evoUV to change the bulb. 1. Disconnect the electricity supply.

  • Page 14: Replacing / Cleaning The Quartz Sleeve

    PLEASE NOTE: Removing the quartz sleeve will cause water to flow out of the unit. 1. Remove the UV bulb as described on page 13. 2. With the electricity supply disconnected, evoUV isolated and UV Bulb removed, unscrew the locking nut at one end of the evoUV.

  • Page 15: In Built Protection

    IN BUILT PROTECTION The evoUV range of aquarium sterilisers have thermal overload protection which automatically shuts down and then enables a fast re-start when the problem has been cleared. This may be as a result of water in the end caps. Please see the troubleshooting section.

  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Since fitting the evoUV my pump flow is restricted In order to be an effective steriliser the void space inside evoUV has been narrowed to force the water closer to the harmful UV. This is deliberate and a reduction in pump flow is expected.

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    For optimum sterilisation results change the bulb every six months. Will it make my fish completely disease free? No. The evoUV can only ever be effective on the water borne life stage of some disease pathogens. It is not effective on any disease which is already on the fish’s body and does not have a mobile, water borne life stage.

  • Page 18: Guarantee

    If the evoUV fails due to a manufacturing fault within this period it will be either repaired or replaced free of charge. Liability is limited to replacement of the faulty product only;...
  • Page 20 - we are the first choice for everyone from the general hobbyist to the serious fishkeeper. Find out more about the evoUV and all of our other innovative products at www.evolutionaqua.com. The difference is clear.

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