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Owner’s Manual Models: VH150, VH200, VH410, VP600, VP950, VH410M, VP600M, VP950M NSF Standard 55 Class B Validated Models: VH200-V, VH410-V, VH410M-V System Tested and Certified by NSF International against CSA B483.1 and NSF/ANSI 55 for Disinfection Performance, Class B 425 Clair Rd. W, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1L 1R1 t.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your ultraviolet (UV) water system! This system uses the most advanced UV technology on the market and is designed to provide you with years of trouble free operation with minimal maintenance. To ensure ongoing optimal operation, UV lamps need to be replaced annually with VIQUA factory-supplied replacements.
Safety Information Section 1 Safety Information These are the original instructions. Please read this entire manual before operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger, warning, and caution statements in this manual. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Class B systems are not intended for treatment of contaminated water. 1.3 Water Chemistry Water quality is extremely important for the optimum performance of your UV system. The following levels are recommended for installation: Water Quality and Minerals...
UV system. These water quality parameters can be tested by your local dealer, or by most private analytical laboratories. Proper pre-treatment is essential for the UV system to operate as intended.
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Installation • The complete water system, including any pressure or hot water tanks, must be sterilized before start up by flushing with chlorine (household bleach) to destroy any residual contamination. Refer to Section 3.2. • The UV system is intended for indoor use only, do not install UV system where it may be exposed to the weather. •...
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Installation preferred method. When selecting a mounting location, leave enough space to allow the removal of the UV lamp and/or quartz sleeve (typically leave a space equal to the size of the chamber itself). Min. clearance equal Unit overall length to unit overall length Figure 4 Installation - Vertical and Horizontal 3.
Installation Figure 6 Drip Loop 5. Install the UV lamp. Refer to Section 4.1. 6. When all plumbing connections are complete, slowly turn on the water supply and check for leaks. The most likely cause of leaks is from the O-ring seal. In case of a leak, shut water off, drain cell, remove the retaining nut, wipe the O-ring and threads.
Maintenance 30 mins • Turn on the hot water supply. • DO NOT use water for 30 • Reinstall filter cartridge(s). • Re-install the housings. minutes. • Turn on the cold water supply. • Open each faucet and all water openings until you smell •...
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Maintenance Procedure: 10 mins • Disconnect main power • Shut off the water line to • Remove the lamp in upward • Remove the lamp connector source and allow the unit to chamber and release system by squeezing the plastic direction from the chamber cool for 10 minutes.
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Maintenance Procedure: • Drain the chamber by using • Remove the quartz sleeve. • Remove the bottom retaining • Remove the top retaining nut the drain port. and O-ring. nut, floating spring, and O- ring. click Mild Acid • Clean the quartz sleeve with a •...
Operation Procedure:. 30 mins Commercial Scale Remover • Disconnect the UV sensor from • Remove the UV sensor by grasping • Clean the sensor with a cotton • Submerge only the end of the the body of the sensor and rotating the controller by disconnecting the sensor in the commercial scale swab and spray with water.
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Operation 5.1.3 Resetting Lamp Life Refer to Section 4.1. Note: Even though the alarm on the system can be deferred for a period of time, it is important to address each and every alarm condition as they are indicating that there is a potential problem with the system and should be remedied. 5.1.4 Total Days of Operation The controller also displays the total running time of the controller.
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Operation Over Temperature - When the water temperature inside the UV reactor chamber exceeds the maximum rating for the UV system (40 °C) the Controller will show “Ot” on the display. This is usually caused by extended periods of no water flow. To clear this condition simply open a faucet and allow water to flow through the system.
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Operation temporarily enable the operation of this solenoid output for up to 12 hours, please refer to the instructions outlined in Section 5.2.1). Optional Solenoid Valve Figure 7 Solenoid Installation Note: During bypass, do not consume the water until the system has returned to a safe condition. 5.2.6 4-20mA Output (Optional) To achieve the capability to transmit the UV intensity data to a remote location via a 4-20 mA signal, use an optional “Y”...
4.2. Change in feed water quality Have source water tested to ensure that water quality is still within allowable limits for this system. High Bacteria It is imperative that effluent water stream be shocked with chlorine (bleach) before water leaves UV...
Manufacturer’s Dose Flow Chart Section 7 Manufacturer’s Dose Flow Chart VP950 and VP950M VP600 and VP600M VH410 and VH410M VH200 VH150 ‘ Note: Not performance tested or certified by NSF. Section 8 Specifications 8.1 Home and Professional - Standard VH200 VH410 Model VH150...
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Specifications 8.2 Home and Professional - Plus VH410M Model VP600M VP950M VH410M-V* *NSF Class B Certified 14 gpm (53 lpm) (3.2 m /hr) 16mJ/cm @ 70% UVT US Public Health 16 mJ/ 34 gpm (130 lpm) (7.8 m /hr) 40 gpm (150 lpm) (9.0 m /hr) 60 gpm (230 lpm) (13.7 m /hr)
How to Make a Warranty Claim Note: To maximise the performance and reliability of your VIQUA product, the system must be properly sized, installed and maintained. Guidance on the necessary water quality parameters and maintenance requirements can be found in your Owner’s Manual.
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425 Clair Rd. W, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1L 1R1 t. (+1) 519.763.1032 • tf. (+1) 800.265.7246 (US and Canada only) t. (+31) 73 747 0144 (Europe only) • f. (+1) 519.763.5069 e-mail: info@viqua.com www.viqua.com...
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