Polaris Scientific UV-1 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

Polaris Scientific UV-1 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

Ultraviolet sterilization system

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Installation Instructions

For models: UV-1, UV-2, UV-6, UV-8C, UV-12C, UV-24B – UV-100B
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Your best choice in Ultraviolet Sterilization PL PLI AN ANT Available From: freshwatersystems .com serving you since 1989 CLICK HERE ® Ultraviolet Sterilization System Installation Instructions & Owner’s Manual For models: UV-1, UV-2, UV-6, UV-8C, UV-12C, UV-24B – UV-100B...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    taBle of contentS Safety Instructions ........leGend Operation & Maintenance ......2-3 caution Warning Systems ......... Installation ............. eYe Protection Troubleshooting Guide ......6-7 electrical WarninG Water Chemistry ........... 7 Warranty Information ......... 8 ProtectiVe Ground Parts & Accessories ........9 fraGile Product Specifications ........
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SafetY inStructionS WarninG - to guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. caution - Disconnect power before servicing. danGer - To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is present near electrical equipment.
  • Page 4: Operation & Maintenance

    9,000 hours of continuous operation (approximately one year) in order to ensure adequate disinfection. (UV-1, UV-2, UV-6, UV-8C, UV-12C, UV-24B – UV-100B) Disconnect main power source and allow the unit to power down. Remove the lamp connector by sliding the metal retaining ring away from the body of the connector.
  • Page 5 oPeration & Maintenance inStructionS B. Quartz Sleeve Replacement And/Or Cleaning: If the water contains any hardness minerals (calcium or magnesium), iron or manganese, the quartz sleeve will require periodic cleaning. To remove the quartz sleeve, first the UV lamp as outlined above: a) Shut off water supply and drain all lines.
  • Page 6: Warning Systems

    WarninG SYSteMS C. Lamp Failure System (UV-1, UV-2, UV-6, UV-8C, UV-12C, UV-24B – UV-100B) The audible alarm and indicator lights on the systems continuously monitor a lamp operation. If the lamp does not start at any time, the indicator red light will glow and audible alarm will sound.
  • Page 7: Installation

    inStallinG Your diSinfection SYSteM • 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. • The disinfection system should be connected to a ground fault interrupter. •...
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting Guide

    inStallation noteS & trouBleSHootinG Guide Installation Notes When there is no flow, the water in the cell will become warm, as the UV disinfection system lamp is always on. To remedy this, run cold water tap anywhere in the house for a minute to flush out the warm water. As the system requires time to reach its full operating capacity, please allow the disinfection system to operate 3-5 minutes prior to using the water from unit.
  • Page 9: Water Chemistry

    trouBleSHootinG Guide & Water cHeMiStrY SYSTEM STATUS REMARKS AUDIBLE LAMP STATUS UV LAMP (GREEN LED) ALARM Correct operating conditions, units is functioning properly The UV lamp is spent, requires replacement lamp. UV lamp not connected to power source. Check connection and reconnect lamp. Ballast has switched off.
  • Page 10: Warranty Information

    WarrantY inforMation Polaris Scientific Ultraviolet warrants the ultraviolet disinfection system’s hardware and electrical systems to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original owner on a pro-rated basis.
  • Page 11: Parts & Accessories

    PartS & acceSSorieS Part Quartz Electronic Lamp Additional Accessories Specific to Your UV System Number Sleeve Ballast uV-1c GL10SE4P QS 10 EB-1024 UV-NUT-1 UV-SEAL UV-PLUG uV-2c GL14SE4P QS 14 EB-1024 UV-NUT-1 UV-SEAL UV-PLUG uV-6c GL24SE4P QS 24 EB-2439 UV-NUT-1/UV-NUT-2 UV-SEAL UV-PLUG uV-8c GL39SE4P...
  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    C - 40 (378.54) UV Performance Polaris Scientific Ultraviolet Sterilization Systems germicidal lamps are specially designed Ultraviolet radiation lamps which produce a rated wavelength of 254nm. Ultraviolet radiation in the 200-300 nm range is very effective in killing microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, mold and yeast.

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