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Owner’s Manual Models: PRO24-186 PRO24-186/2 Powered by 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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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.
Safety Information WA R N I N G • During extended periods of no water flow, the water in your chamber can become very hot (Approx. 60 °C) and potentially lead to scalding. It is recommended to run your water until this hot water has been purged from your chamber. Do not allow water to contact your skin during this time. To eliminate this condition, a temperature management valve can be installed at the outlet of your UV system.
General Information Section 2 General Information Figure 1 System Components Item Description Part Number Controller 650709-009 Top bolt and wireform 602916 and 602896 Lamp 602856 Sleeve 602976 CoolTouch fan 650630 Chamber O-ring 002233 Bottom bolt (includes screw) 603053 Sleeve removal tool 602988 Flow meter sensor 410982R-30...
General Information Item Description Part Number 602636 PRO24-186 (120VAC) Power cord 602637 PRO24-186/2 (230VAC) Lamp cord RJ11 to RS232 Adapter 602982 RJ45 Ethernet Cable (X2) 602942 RJ11 RJ11 Straight through Cable 260176-R 2.1 Dimensions and Layout TOP VIEW 41’’ Clearance for lamp removal 72’’...
Installation Item Description Function Shut-off valve Required to allow maintenance of UV system. Allows for sampling of water entering UV chamber; necessary in order to confirm water Sample valve being treated is of adequate quality. Monitors flow to provide real time dose (UV exposure) Flow Meter Sensor must be Flow sensor installed in this orientation with the LED facing up.
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Installation • Ensure adequate clearance above chambers to allow for removal of the lamps and sleeves. • Make sure to turn off the main water supply. • Make all necessary plumbing connections, refer to Section 2.1. For maintenance purposes and where appropriate it is recommended that a by-pass is installed. If the ground from your electrical panel is tied to your copper water lines installation of an approved ground strap is required.
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Installation 4¹⁄16“ (10.4cm) • Wet O-ring with water then • Install lamp harness onto • Install and rotate the lamp • Install the controller unit to place over bottom end of chamber. into the sleeve assembly. the wall. Refer to Section 2.1.
Installation • Connect controllers to a power bar or outlet. Ensure power to each controller is applied within 20 seconds. Note: Outlet must be protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). • Lamp ignition may take up to 25 seconds.Wait until lamp is fully warmed-up.
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Installation Procedure: • Disconnect both controllers • Shut off the water supply. • Press the pressure button to • Remove filter housing(s) then disconnect the UV release the pressure from the using sump wrench. • Open an upstream faucet to sensor from blue jack.
Maintenance Section 4 Maintenance WA R N I N G • Always disconnect power before performing any work on the disinfection system. • Always shut-off water flow and release water pressure before servicing. • Regularly inspect your disinfection system to ensure that the power indicators are on and no alarms are present. •...
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Maintenance Commercial Scale Remover • Restore Power. • Remove the UV sensor from • Lock the wire form into • Turn on the water supply. the unit. position. • Press and hold the “New Lamp” button for 5 seconds • Submerge end of the sensor till you hear a beep.
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Maintenance Mild Acid • Remove O-ring from top of • Clean the sleeve with a cloth • Connect the sleeve bolt at the • Remove the sleeve. the sleeve. soaked in CLR, vinegar or bottom of the sleeve some other mild acid and assembly.
Maintenance 4.3 Sensor Cleaning 30 mins Commercial Scale Remover Note: Submerge the end of sensor for 30 minutes in Commercial Scale Remover and wipe with clean cotton swab. 4.4 Flow Meter Maintenance Inspect Flow Meter periodically to ensure that there is no fouling and the paddle wheel spins freely with no resistance. If paddle wheel does not spin freely or is loose the sensor should be returned for service and calibration.
Operation Section 5 Operation 5.1 Control Panel Figure 3 Control Panel Buttons and Display Feature Description Function Press to silence audible alarm. When the alarm is due to the lamp's age, the mute button will silence the audible alarm for 7 days; this Audible alarm mute may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 times.
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Operation 5.2 COMMcenter Navigation There are four buttons on the COMMcenter. Their function corresponds to what is displayed on the screen next to each button, as illustrated below Figure 4 COMMcenter Use this button to select “Settings”. Use this button to move up through options. This button does not have an assigned function on this screen.
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Operation Screens with a double outline are only visible when in Advanced Menus mode. Tip: Most screens are numbered. Tip: Use the buttons on the right to navigate up and down the selections. View Power Saving Lamp Hours Stepped Set Point Dose Alarm Selection Variable Set Point...
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Operation Initial Setup - First-time On Sequence What dose is being delivered? How long has my lamp been running? How long has my system been running? Use buttons on right to set language Use buttons on right to set date Use buttons on right to set time One screen for each unit.
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Operation How many more days should my lamp last? How can I reset the lamp run hours after installing a new lamp? Note: The “Lamp Hours” screens may only be viewed when in The lamp run hours can also be reset at the power supply. Refer to system Owner's Advanced Menus mode.
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Operation How do I set the time? How do I set the date? The COMMcenter is equipped with a battery that will allow it to track the The COMMcenter is equipped with a battery that will allow it to track the date for the time for the life of the product.
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This procedure resets the addresses of all units to “zero”. Use this only after will no longer track this unit. Use this when permanently removing a unit. This consulting with VIQUA Technical Services at 1-800-265-7246. way, if it is used again in another location, it will not have an assigned address.A Note: The “Maintenance”...
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Operation How do I remove a unit? How do I re-install a unit? When this procedure is followed, the unit that is removed is no longer tracked Use this procedure when a unit that was previously removed from service (ex: by the COMMcenter.
Alarms and Troubleshooting How do I reset the COMMcenter? How do I reset the ballast unit? To reset a COMMcenter, hold down any two buttons diagonally opposite each To reset the ballast unit, hold down both buttons on the front of the unit while other while connecting it to a unit.
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Alarms and Troubleshooting 6.2 Alarms Alarm condition Solenoid (on either one or Unit 1 Unit 2 COMMcenter Comments Valve both units) • Flashes warning to indicate • UV lamp ballast (controller) LED flashing red which component and unit (only Unit in alarm) in alarm UV lamp connector my not be UV Lamp Ballast...
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Alarms and Troubleshooting 6.3 LOW UV ALARMS Use the following flow chart to troubleshoot a low dose alarm for the primary, secondary or both units. Low UV Alarms UV Sensor LED Flashing Amber Turn Off Clean System Water Supply Run @ Power 75-100% Reset...
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2. Use the computer's file management application to view the contents of the card. 3. A folder with name “dd_mm_yy” format contains the data-log files, with CSV extension. 4. These files may be opened in Microsoft Excel or VIQUA's free MAXtrack software (refer to Section 7.1.2) for easy...
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Your COMMcenter has the ability to store information directly to a PC equipped with MAXtrack software, which is available for free. MAXtrack software allows you to easily search and view system performance, and presents real-time information as well. To learn more about the great features of this software or to download, visit www.viqua.com. Figure 9 MAXtrack Software Note: Screen caption of real-time performance monitoring using MAXtrack software.
Additional COMMcenter Operations 7.2 COMMcenter programming 7.2.1 SD Card Firmware Updating COMMcenter firmware updates can be easily done via the SD Card. Power off the COMMcenter and remove SD card. Load the new firmware version onto the SD card via a computer device. Reinsert the SD card back into the COMMcenter. While holding down the top right button power up the COMMcenter until the screen displays Updating Firmware.
Specifications Section 8 Specifications PRO24-186 Operating Parameters Maximum operating pressure 125 PSI (861 kPa) Minimum operating pressure 15 PSI (103 kPa) Maximum ambient air temperature 104 ºF (40 ºC) Minimum ambient air temperature 32 ºF (0 ºC) Maximum humidity 100% Maximum hardness 120 ppm (7 grains per gallon) Maximum iron...
VIQUA warrants the electrical (controller) and hardware components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. During this time, VIQUA will repair or replace, at its option, any defective parts covered by the warranty.
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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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