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VMS-3 Part Number: 95-0031 Ultraviolet Systems VMS-3 Installation, Operation & Maintenance...
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Text formatted in this manner concerns an operating procedure or practice CAUTION that, if not strictly observed, can result in damage to or destruction of equipment. MODEL: VMS-3 POWER SUPPLY (VOLTS): _____________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: ________________________________ PURCHASED FROM: _________________________________ INVOICE #: __________________________________________...
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WARNING Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to the eyes and skin. The VMS-3 is intended for use with visually clear water, not colored, cloudy or turbid water that would impair the transmissivity of the radiation through the water. The VMS-...
33 – 100 F, 1 – 38 C INSTALLATION The VMS-3 should be installed in a dry, sheltered location protected from direct weather and protected from freezing. Depending on the air humidity and the temperature of the water being treated, condensation is possible on the outside of the unit during operation.
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The ballast includes a LED indicator light that confirms the UV bulb is functioning. VMS-3-12VDC comes with two wire leads from the ballast to be connected to a 12 Volt supply. This version does not have any indicator LED for the bulb, but a indicator window is provided on the end cap at the opposite end from the lamp connection.
Lamp Installation or Replacement 1) Disconnect power to the UV, and remove the ground connector (if equipped) from the chamber 2) Remove the end cap by pulling cap of the static gland nut. VMS-3 08/2010 Manual Revised...
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Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to eyes and skin. Do not restore WARNING power until lamp and end caps have been completely reinstalled. Lamp and Quartz Sleeve are easily damaged. Exercise care when CAUTION handling the lamp. VMS-3 08/2010 Manual Revised...
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3) Remove the Teflon washer and O-Ring from both ends of the quartz sleeve. The Teflon washer will sometimes stick to the static gland nut, but can easily be removed. VMS-3 08/2010 Manual Revised...
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Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to eyes and skin. Do not restore WARNING power until lamp and end caps have been completely reinstalled. VMS-3 08/2010 Manual Revised...
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Lamp-Out Protection VMS-3 units for AC power supply have a self resetting switch that disconnects power to the ballast if the power supply is plugged in with no bulb or a burnt out bulb. The ballast must remain unplugged for two minutes to reset the switch.