Section 1: Introduction; General Information; Glossary - Pentair BIOSHIELD PRO User Manual

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

General Information

In this manual you will find user information for
your BioShield PRO UV System. It is an important
®
document for safety guidance, installation, operation
and maintenance. Read and understand all sections of
this Manual before starting the installation or operation
of this UV system. Strictly follow this Manual and all
safety notes, they are for your own safety.
Custom-made, project specific modifications of the
UV system and/or additionally integrated components
may result in non-conformity of the system and void
the warranty.
The information contained in this manual represents
our most recent experiences and technical knowledge.
This information does not hold a legally binding promise
of certain characteristics or suitability for a specific
application. The user of the UV system will be required
to perform verifications and safety measures.

Glossary

TERM
End of Useful Lamp Life
Fouling
J/m2
nm
Personal Protective
Equipment
UV-C
UV Output
UVT
UV System
UV Vessel
BioShield® PRO UV System Installation and User's Guide
Recommended time to replace a UV lamp
Buildup of scale in the vessel or quartz sleeve
Joule per square meter. A Unit of UV Dose 10 J/m2 = 1 mJ/cm2 = 1,000 uWs/cm2
Nanometer – Light wavelength measurement
Hard Hat, Protective Eye Wear, Rubber Gloves, Safety Shoes
Specific UV area of the light spectrum (200 – 280 nm) UV Dose Indicates amount
of UV light
Amount of UV light emitted from a UV lamp
Ultraviolet Transmissibility how far UV-C light travels through water
Entire UV System that includes the Ballasts, Interconnect box and UV Vessel
Wet portion of the UV System consists of: quartz sleeve(s), UV lamp(s), and vessel.
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. (Pentair) accepts no
responsibility for any problems arising from incorrect
installation, lack of routine maintenance as specified in
this manual or modifications of the UV system.
This UV system has been certified as a water
conditioning device only. This unit has not been certified
for supplemental or secondary disinfection use.
This water conditioning device has been certified for
the reduction of combined chlorine.
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