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Ultraviolet Disinfection System
Models: AQUV-8R1
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all instructions and follow
them when using this product. Failure to consider this information and follow these instructions,
including those concerning maintenance, may result in property damage, injury and or death.
2. We recommend installation only be completed by a competent installer or plumbing professional to insure this
product is installed in accordance with local plumbing codes.
3. Test the water periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily.
4. Discard small parts remaining after the installation.
5. Failure to install the system correctly voids the warranty.
6. Handle all components of the system with care. Do not drop, drag or turn components upside down.
7. Save these instructions and keep track of your product's serial number.
NOTICE: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS A LIMITED WARRANTY. BY INSTALLING AND OR USING THIS PRODUCT, YOU WAIVE
CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF PROPERTY
DAMAGE, INJURY, AND OR DEATH.
BRAND: AQUA FLO.
MODELS: AQUV-8R1
Canature WaterGroup Canada Inc.
855 Park St.
Regina, SK, S4N 6M1
CANADA
Toll Free: (877) 288-9888
Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc.
6353 Commerce Drive
Whitestown, IN, 46075
USA
Toll Free: (877) 288-9888
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- Page 1 CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, AND OR DEATH. BRAND: AQUA FLO. MODELS: AQUV-8R1 Canature WaterGroup Canada Inc. Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc. 855 Park St. 6353 Commerce Drive...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on purchasing this ultraviolet disinfection system. By purchasing an AQUA FLO UV Disinfection system you are receiving not only a high quality product but also peace of mind. Protecting your water supply with a UV system gives you reassurance that your family will have access to safe drinking water throughout your entire home. -
Page 4: Introduction
(A) INTRODUCTION Your AQUV-8R1 features a two-stage design. The first stage is a 5 micron sediment filter Mounting UV Ballast that reduces dirt, rust, sand and other fine particulate matter. Stage two is a UV system Bracket that instantly destroys pathogenic bacteria (such as coliform, E. coli, viruses, etc) in the water using germicidal ultraviolet light emitted by a specially engineered UV lamp at WATER IN WATER OUT... - Page 5 (see page 12 for details) Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc. / Canature WaterGroup Canada Inc. (Canature) has disclosed all known risks associated with the product within this manual but...
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Page 6: Water Quality Requirements
(C) WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS The unit should only be operated with water that meets the following minimum criteria: — Turbidity/Suspended Solids: Ideally less than 1 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit). If the feed water has fine sediment, a finer pre-filter (1 micron or smaller) may be used. If the water has very high turbidity, a back-washable multi-media filter is recommended along with a cartridge type filter. - Page 7 Unpacking the UV System Your UV system includes the following items: Ballast with lamp connector Dome O-Ring (Thicker) Lamp Spring Gland Nut O-Ring (Thinner) Gland Nut Ballast Mounting UV Lamp Wrench Nuts & Bolts Quartz Dome UV UNIT Install Location If your water comes from a well or a lake/river etc., the UV should be installed after your pump and pressure tank.
- Page 8 Sediment Pre-Filter Drain Port (Recommended) Installing the AQUV Rack System SIDE VIEW 1. There are two mounting holes on the mounting bracket. Both of them should be mounted directly on to a Dome O-Ring wall stud with appropriate screws to carry the weight of the unit.
- Page 9 Fig.6C Fig.6D Fig.6E Spring Spring Spring Lamp Lamp Lamp 8. From the top of the gland nut, drop the lamp spring into the quartz dome WARNING Fig. 6C. 9. Holding the top 4-pin end of the lamp, carefully slide the lamp into the Installing lamp without the spring in place can cause quartz dome and attach the lamp pins to the lamp connector.
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Page 10: Disinfection Procedure
(E) DISINFECTION PROCEDURE Before service begins, all household plumbing lines should be disinfected to prevent the possibility of re-contamination after UV disinfection. You should also disinfect your plumbing system if the power goes out for several hours or more or if the unit has been accidentally shut-off for several hours or more. -
Page 11: Operation And Maintenance
(G) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Your UV system is ON continuously during normal use and will continuously supply safe water. (Note: Do not try to shut it off during short periods of non-use as repeated ON/OFF cycles can shorten the UV lamp and ballast life). Failure to follow disinfection procedure if the system is shut off could result in micro-biologically unsafe water leading to potential illness or death. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
How to replace the UV Lamp and clean Quartz Dome: 1. Unplug UV unit from electrical outlet and turn off supply valve before the unit. Open a faucet to depressurize the UV system and turn off the valve at the UV outlet to isolate UV unit. CAUTION: The lamp end can be very hot. Wait several minutes for the lamp to cool down. 2. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
(I) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Category AQUV-8R1 Maximum flow rate @ 30 mJ/cm 8 gpm / 30 lpm Maximum flow rate @ 40 mJ/cm 5 gpm / 19 lpm Lamp service life 9000 Hours Lamp Power 35 watt Power Consumption 35 watt Annual lamp change timer Lamp-ON Indicator Audio/Visual alarms... -
Page 16: Warranty
7. This warranty will NOT apply to normal deterioration of the exterior finish, such as, but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat, abrasive, and chemical cleaners. Canature WaterGroup Canada Inc. Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc.