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PLEASE KEEP FOR PERMANENT REFERENCE
This manual covers the preliminary installation, operation and general
maintenance requirements for Aquafine Ultraviolet Water Treatment
Equipment for the following applications:
• Disinfection
• Ozone
• TOC Reduction
• Chlorine/Chloramine Destruction
RBE Series
It is imperative that those responsible for the installation of this equipment,
as well as operating personnel, read this manual and carefully follow all
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Aquafine Corporation builds the finest quality ultraviolet equipment in the
world. When properly installed and operated, Aquafine ultraviolet
treatment units will provide many years of service.
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- Page 1 UIREMENTS..MUST COMPL MUST COMPL WITH OPERA TION AL SAFETY REQ UIREMENTS Aquafine Corporation builds the finest quality ultraviolet equipment in the world. When properly installed and operated, Aquafine ultraviolet treatment units will provide many years of service.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Special Requirements for Ultrapure Water ... 7 Wiring the Unit ............. 7 Installing the Quartz Sleeves SE, DE and HT units ..........8-9 USD-RBE Series units only ........10 Installing the UV Lamps Single-Ended (SE) Lamp Design ......11 Double-Ended(DE) Lamp Design ......12 High-Temperature (HT) Unit Design ..... -
Page 3: Installation And Operational Safety
safety requirements for UV equipment The following safety requirements relate directly to operator safety. Please review with all appropriate personnel to ensure continuous compliance. These safety requirements are MANDATORY. Failure to carefully follow these requirements can cause injury to This “Safety Issue” icon marks the operator and damage the UV unit. -
Page 4: Rbe Series
The following installation and operating conditions are considered hazardous or damaging to the equipment and 6. Operation of visibly damaged equipment. can compromise the ability of the Aquafine unit to 7. Failure to avoid undue overhead piping stress perform as intended. - Page 5 WARRANTY Aquafine equipment is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship (excluding ultraviolet lamps) for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Any part suspected of being defective should be returned prepaid to Aquafine Corporation.
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Page 6: Where To Install The Unit
where to install the unit A parts check list was included when this unit was shipped. Please refer to this list and note that some parts are small and can be easily Install the UV treatment unit in a horizontal position in overlooked when discarding packaging. -
Page 7: Special Requirements For Ultrapure Water
Install the UV light trap to the inlet/outlet of the UV treatment chamber prior to the connection of any nonmetallic materials. UV light traps protect nonmetallic piping. Should you require any additional assistance, please contact your local Aquafine representative or the factory directly. -
Page 8: Installing The Quartz Sleeves Se, De And Ht Units
The procedures on this and the following page apply to Double-Ended (DE), Single-Ended (SE) and High Tempera- ture (HT) RBE units. quartz sleeve installation procedures for new equipment The quartz sleeves designed for this unit are open on both ends. For first time unit installations, follow these quartz sleeve installation procedures: Remove socket covers 1. - Page 9 more quartz sleeve replacement procedures for existing equipment The quartz sleeves designed for this unit are open on both ends. For existing equipment, replace the quartz sleeves as follows: 1. Turn off all power to the unit. 2. Depressurize the system and drain the UV unit. 3.
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Page 10: Usd-Rbe Series Units Only
USD-RBE Series units only The quartz sleeves for this unit utilize a design that is open on one end and closed on the other end. The closed end of the tube is inserted into the threaded nipple and then through the baffle system in the chamber. Within the baffle, Teflon bushings provide additional support to the quartz sleeves. -
Page 11: Installing The Uv Lamps Single-Ended (Se) Lamp Design
single-ended lamp design for units manufactured after January 1, 1999 Once it has been verified that there are no leaks in the system, the UV lamps are ready for installation. 1. Remove all power to the UV unit. Insert the 2. -
Page 12: Double-Ended(De) Lamp Design
more double-ended lamp design for units manufactured prior to Jan. 1, 1999 1. Remove all power to the UV unit. 2. Depressurize the system. 3. Wear clean cotton gloves to prevent contamination of the UV lamps. 4. Insert one UV lamp into each open quartz sleeve and push it about 2”-3”... -
Page 13: High-Temperature (Ht) Unit Design
7. Place the PVC alignment plate on one end and eyes and skin will result. secure in place with locknuts. 8. Guide each lamp into the lamp socket, making sure you have a firm and complete connection. Aquafine High-Temperature UV Unit... -
Page 14: Usd-Rbe Series Units Only
USD-RBE Series units only Once it has been verified that there are no leaks in the system, the UV lamps are ready for installation. 1. Remove all power to the UV unit. 2. Depressurize the system. Insert the lamp in a level, horizontal position. -
Page 15: Powering Up The Ultraviolet (Uv) Unit
prior to turning on the UV unit, the following must be verified: • With water flowing through the system, ensure that there are no system leaks and no piping connection leaks • All earth ground connections are properly made • All lamp connections are properly made. -
Page 16: Uv Lamp Operational Display Panel
A maintenance log is attached to the unit for your use. It should be kept current. This provides an immediate maintenance reference: when it was performed and when the next service is due. Additional service logs are available from Aquafine, and are intended to be placed on top of the existing service logs. -
Page 17: S-254 Uv Optical Sensor
time of installation and each time the UV lamps are model S-254 UV optical sensor replaced. option ALARM CONT ALARM CONT ALARM CONT ALARM CONT ALARM CONTA A A A A CTS ( CTS ( CTS ( CTS ( CTS (optional optional optional optional... -
Page 18: 4-20 Ma Sensor Signal Option
more Green = Normally Closed temperature White = Common safety control option* Yellow = Normally Open The Temperature Safety Control consists of a heat- sensing probe. This device protects against inadvertent 4-20 mA sensor signal option overheating inside the UV chamber, which can damage the UV lamps and the ballast/LED Display Panel circuitry. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
using the LED display If an LED bulb does not light after you replace a UV lamp, you need to verify the electrical output of the ballast connected to that specific UV lamp. This is done by testing the ballast open circuit voltage. This should be done by an electrician or qualified facilities personnel. -
Page 20: Maintenance Requirements
UV reduces the amount of UV radiation transmitted into the water stream. Based The exterior surfaces of the Aquafine UV unit should be on these findings, we recommend the annual replace- kept clean as part of routine maintenance. Use a soft cloth... -
Page 21: Measuring Performance, Sampling
5. Open the sterile bottle. Holding the cap in a down scheduled as often as the user deems sufficient to be position, the operator should then hold his breath assured the quality of the Aquafine ultraviolet unit while taking the sample so as to avoid atmospheric effluent is acceptable. -
Page 22: Ballast Replacement
more ballast replacement Ballast replacement is not part of the UV unit’s routine maintenance. However, in the event that a ballast needs to be replaced, the following procedure should be followed: 1. Power down the UV unit by turning the unit isolator switch, if installed, to the “OFF”... -
Page 23: Parts List
Refer to this nameplate decal on your unit when ordering parts or service. general part description ........part number GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL O-rings - EPDM ....................... 4253 O-rings - Silicone ....................12967 O-rings - Viton ......................16458 O-rings - Chemraz ....................16600 Ballast - 120 Volt ..................... - Page 24 more double-ended units cont..........part number 13. UV Lamps DE Standard 185-Blue TOC Reduction Applications Size: 30” Length ......................3087 Size: 60” Length ......................3095 14. UV Lamps DE Validated 254-Green Disinfection and Ozone Destruction Applications Size: 30” Length ......................16676 Size: 60”...
- Page 25 single-ended units cont..........part number 28. UV Lamps SE Validated 185-Yellow TOC Reduction Applications Size: 30” Length ......................18062 Size: 60” Length ......................18061 29. UV Lamps SE-HE 254-Cyan Disinfection and Ozone Destruction Applications Size: 60” Length ......................18024 30.
- Page 26 44. Quartz Sleeve - Open End Size: 30” Length ......................3184 Size: 60” Length ......................3198 45. Compression Nut Tool ....................3105 46. T-120 Temperature Control Switch ................17803 USD-RBE SERIES UNITS USD-RBE SERIES UNITS USD-RBE SERIES UNITS USD-RBE SERIES UNITS USD-RBE SERIES UNITS 47.
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