Use the attached chart to record lamp changes to the system: INSTALL DATE: Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date Lamp Change Date...
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Since the unit is run by electricity, please remember to disconnect all power before servicing the equipment. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. When handling lamps and quartz, use gloves to prevent them from becoming dirty. If they do, wipe them with alcohol.
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1.2. Your Water Supply Glasco recommends that trained professionals test and maintain your water supply. addition to testing the water to see if UV is appropriate, we recommend pre-filtering systems (softeners, carbon or reverse osmosis) to help remove tastes, odors, minerals and cysts. The following parameters are recommended for UV applications: •...
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1.6. Electrical Requirements The electronics have been designed to work with standard power supplies. Since the unit is susceptible to power fluctuations, we recommend that the system be kept off any lines where there are surges. This includes pumps or motors. If there are fluctuations, please use a surge suppressor.
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Your Disinfection Unit – Installation If you are attempting to install the unit by yourself and you have questions, please call your water quality or plumbing professional. Improper installation can cause potential water damage to your property and can also reduce the effectiveness of the UV disinfection system.
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Mounting the Power Control Center The unit will come with a remote Ballast Control Center (BCC). This is an enclosure that houses the electronics. The UV lamps are powered thru the use of electronic ballasts. The BCC will display lamp operating status in the form of a GREEN LED indicating lamp is operating.
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appropriate distance. Once done, tighten until you have a secure fit. Create a tight seal, but not too tight as you may crack the quartz sleeve. Now that it is in place, you can test the unit to see if it is watertight. Slowly pressurize the unit by allowing water to run through the unit for five minutes.
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Front Head (removable if Back Head (welded closed) equipped with wiper) Removable Head with Gasket for systems with manual wipers March 2017...
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Installing the Lamp Carefully slide the lamp into the quartz (dropping the lamp can break the quartz). Once it is in place, connect the lamp to the socket. When you have done that, tighten the cap to the nut and then plug in the unit. For systems that are designed for outdoor use, the cap will have a strain relief to prevent water from infiltration.
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Recommendations • Use a licensed plumber or qualified water professional to do the installation. • Check the unit on a regular basis to see if the lamp is on (the green LED indicator will tell you if the lamp is working). •...
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UV monitoring system A sensor will view one lamp and provide an output from 0-100%. The meter will display the output. In the event of a low reading, it may mean that the lamp is getting toward the end of its life, the quartz sleeve has become fouled or the water quality may have changed.
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AUV shall have no liability hereunder, either direct or contingent, for any consequential damages. AUV recommends that you use pre-filters, flow-control devices and inspect the lamp to insure that it is functioning. GLASCO UV glascouv.cm 201 934-3348 Fax 201 934-3388 info@glascouv.com...
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