PurTest PT204-854 Instructions / Assembly
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1. Lm Lm 23 PT 12 Explosion 29 AQUA TREATMENT SERVICE INC u LEE MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 050 CUSTOMER 717 697 4998 T ME FAX 800 787 0197 dr T GARLICK 2 11 08 P N PT 12 7 12 GPM UV W MONITOR Q Graphics folder Drawings Shop Drawings UV Drawings Bom Explosions OND NA 9 0 02 NO 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 PART 12 5252 12 02 12 12 12 268 P12 5 410 P12 8 544 P12 5 409 P12 8 546 12 7091 12 54 075 P12 N1155 P12 9600K3 1 P12 9936K18 12 267 P12 A115 P12 6L3 P12 4000 P12 6L1 P12 265 P12 1 421 P12 7600 12 266 PT 280CB PT 12 Parts List DESCRIPTION Chamber 54 Flo Et Retainer 12 gpm 12 gpm Flo Et Top Mounting Bracket Lock Nut End Nut O Ring seal quartz sleeve Brass End Nut O Ring for shroud on end nut Gaynor Connector Shrink Tubing Brass Shroud Grommet Cable Box Bottom Stand offs Strain Relief Power Cord Strain Relief Ballast Plate Ballast 120V 60Hz Plastic Sight Lens for cover Box Top Lamp Indicator Circuit Board P12 94662A530 Circuit Board Stand offs 25 P12 562 738W CX2 01 Outlet Plug 26 28 29 12 95495 11 P12. 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION U V lamp will not light Check input voltage if below Install a voltage regulator or above 120 volts Line cord disconnected Check replace or outlet defective Defective U V lamp Replace Defective lamp ballast Check output voltage Replace ballast Loose open circuit wire Trace out and repair Leak at quartz nipple Defective or cracked O Ring Replace O Ring O Ring not seated properly Replace O Ring 15 LIMITED WARRANTY All parts of the disinfection unit with the exception of the U V lamp are guaranteed for one 1 year against defective parts and workmanship The stainless steel disinfection chamber on the series is guaranteed for ten 10 years Any component which fails to operate satisfactorily within their time period will be replaced free of charge under the following conditions NOTIFY YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF ANY PARTS SUSPECTED OF BEING DEFECTIVE Upon approval by American Water Service LLC the Dealer Distributor should return the item to American Water Service LLC 5001 Smith Farm Road Matthews NC 28104 prepaid If a part proves to be defective it will be repaired or replaced and returned to the Dealer Distributor freight paid It is the dealer customer responsibility to reinstall any components which require replacement under warranty No labor will be covered under this Limited Warranty American Water Service or sellers liability is limite
3. Replace the UV Lamp To Find out how many Months are left on the Lamp Timer Push the reset button for 1 2 seconds then release After an initial sound there will be a pause followed by beeping and a flashing LED The number of beeps corresponds to the number of months left on the lamp life To Reset 1 Year Lamp Timer WHEN REPLACING THE UV LAMP Unplug the control box from the wall outlet Unplug the UV lamp from the Lamp connector Replace with a new UV Lamp Make sure the control box is plugged into the wall outlet and the UV lamp is on Press and hold the reset push button A tone that descends in frequency once per second will be heard Hold the reset button down for approximately 5 8 seconds until you hear a continuous tone At this point release the button The 1 year timer has just been reset LAMP STATUS INDICATOR UV LAMP ADVISOR LED AUDIBLE UNIT COLOR ALARM STATUS FLASHING INTERMITTENT REPLACE LAMP WITHIN YELLOW TONE 30 DAYS FLASHING INTERMITTENT LAMP HAS EXCEEDED 1 YEAR RED TONE OF OPERATION REPLACE LAMPS amp RESET CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS UV LAMP IS NOT LIT NOTE During normal operation the Green LED will flash every 5 10 seconds Please contact your local dealer for replacement UV lamps Refer servicing to qualified service personnel QUARTZ SLEEVE Installation of the Quartz Sleeve Always handle quartz sleeves carefully to prevent breaking or chipping The quartz sleeves are to be clean and f
4. 1 2 1b or 200 pellets or 8 oz To produce a 400 P P M chlorine concentration to sanitize a water system use one half 1 2 pound chlorination pellets for each 100 gallons of water the system 1 2 1b 100 gal 8 oz 100 gal 200 pellets 100 gal 1 cup pellets 100 gal Table 1 shows how many pellets too use per 100 feet of water in various diameter wells 13 DRILLED WELLS 1 Remove the cap or seal from the casing and measure the depth of the water in the well then refer to Table 1 to determine how many chlorine pellets should be used In some instances removing the seal to measure the water can be a difficult task and it is easier to estimate well and water depth from well log or other records 2 Remove well cap and determine if there is an unobstructed path from the top of the well to the water level If it is not possible to remove the well cap remove vent or sanitation access plug 3 Drop one pellet into the well and listen to hear if it hits the water If the pellet hits the water drop one half the number of pellets determined to be needed into the well These will sink to the bottom and sanitize the lower part of the well 4 Mix the remaining pellets in a few gallons of water in a CLEAN plastic container and pour the solution into the well 5 In order to mix the chlorine thoroughly throughout the entire water system it is necessary to recirculate the water in the well This can be accomplished by connection a hose
5. ADTI3A 13533 20 DRAWING AND PART NUMBERS PT 8 Explosion e9 otherwise specified no dr dote tt ER 07 FAX 800 787 019 GARLICK 2 11 08 EE EE EN RENE MENS NIE P N PT 8 8 UV W MONITOR Q Graphics folder Drawings Shop Drawings UV Drowings Bom Explosions copy AQUA TREATMENT SERVICE INC 1 194 HEMPT ROAD MECHANICSBURG PA 17050 717 697 4998 CUSTOMER XXXX_ 050 3 22 1 NA BW 10 mm m 22 PART P8 5249 8 01 8 08 P8 268 P8 5 410 P8 8 544 P8 5 409 P8 8 546 P8 7091 P8 HS4 075 BK P8 N1155 P8 9600K3 1 P8 9936K18 P8 264 8 115 P8 6L3 P8 4000 P8 6L1 P8 262 P8 1 420 P8 7600 P8 263 PT 280CB P8 94662A530 PT 8 Parts List DESCRIPTION Chamber 34 Flo Et Retainer 8 gpm 8 gpm Flo Et Top Mounting Bracket Lock Nut End Nut O Ring seal quartz sleeve Brass End Nut O Ring for shroud on end nut Gaynor Connector Shrink Tubing Brass Shroud Grommet Cable Box Bottom Stand offs Strain Relief Power Cord Strain Relief Ballast Plate Ballast 120V 60Hz Plastic Sight Lens for cover Box Top Lamp Indicator Circuit Board Circuit Board Stand offs 25 P8 562 738W CX2 01 Outlet Plug 26 27 26 29 P8 95495K 11 P8 269 P8 476D P8 4 450 Rubber Bumper Bottom Mounting Bracket optional Quartz Sleeve Bulb
6. contaminants and gives the unit a clean start Be sure to rinse with U V treated water 5 A proper flow control must be used to insure only the designated flow through the unit GENERAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES 1 Always disconnect electrical power to U V unit before servicing 2 Under no circumstances should personnel look at a U V lamp in operation 3 U V disinfection units must always be properly grounded INSTALLATION The PT series are always placed after the pressure tank and any other type of treatment devices softeners filters These units are normally installed in a vertical position in an enclosed area with good ventilation Allow clearance of at least the unit s length at one end for quartz sleeve and bulb replacement Two 2 anchor bolt holes are provided for proper wall support Use wall plugs with screws for sufficient support not included A lock nut secures the mounting box to the U V chamber If your piping system is subject to impulse pressure resulting in a water hammer condition a surge tank or other means must be provided to remove this condition otherwise this extreme shock pressure condition may rupture or fracture the quartz sleeve Make all plumbing connections to allow for ease of service Be sure to follow all local plumbing codes and U V restriction requirements where specified by local authorities The electrical control box is vented to allow proper air v
7. ultraviolet germicidal lamp housed within a single quartz sleeve surrounded by a stainless steel pressure chamber The chamber is fabricated out of 304 Stainless Steel These units come with an ultraviolet lamp designed with four pins at one end The quartz sleeve is intended to be placed through the disinfection chamber and will slightly protrude through the threaded nipple The ultraviolet lamp is placed within this quartz sleeve The U V light shines through this specially designed hard quartz sleeve for maximum disinfection efficiency to meet the requirements for bacteria reduction in potable water The inlet outlet are located on one side of the chamber and may be interchanged as to designation dependent upon installation box is secured to the wall and the chamber is held in place by tightening the lock nut to both mounting box and chamber GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALL DISINFECTION UNITS When installing the equipment it is necessary that the unit be isolated from vibration heavy equipment and poorly connected piping 2 Incoming water temperature to the unit should not exceed 35 minimum 0110 maximum degrees Fahrenheit 3 The operating pressure should not exceed 100 psi 4 Before putting the unit into final operation follow sanitation procedures as outlined in this manual for proper disinfection Sanitizing all discharge piping and fittings with household bleach from disinfection unit to point of use removes existing
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9. 2 269 P12 759D P12 4 739 Rubber Bumper Bottom Mounting Bracket optional Quartz Sleeve Bulb M m Lm Lm 25 PASSENT SERVICE INC Ka d MECHANT SBURG PA 17050 697 4998 8002 787 0197 a L 1 80 GPM Uv w MONITOR O Q Graphics folder Drawings Shop Drawings UV Drawings Bom Explosings 26 PT 20 Parts List CODE PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 20 5266 Chamber 1 2 20 270 Top Mounting Bracket 1 3 20 5 410 Lock Nut 1 4 20 8 544 End Nut O Ring seal quartz sleeve 1 5 20 5 409 Brass End Nut 1 6 20 8 546 O Ring for shroud on end nut 1 7 20 7091 Gaynor Connector 1 8 9 P20 HS4 075 BK Shrink Tubing 167 P20 N1155 Brass Shroud 1 10 P20 9600K31 Grommet 1 11 P20 9936K18 Cable 1 5 12 20 267 Box Bottom 1 13 20 115 Stand offs 3 14 P20 6L3 Strain Relief 1 15 20 4000 Power 1 16 P20 6L 1 Strain Relief 1 17 20 265 Ballast Plate 1 18 20 1 421 Ballast 120V 60Hz 1 19 20 7600 Plastic Sight Lens for cover 1 20 20 266 1 21 280 Lamp Indicator Circuit Board 1 22 P20 562 738W CX2 01 Outlet Plug 1 23 20 94662 530 Circuit Board Stand offs 3 24 P20 95495K11 Rubber Bumper 1 25 20 271 Bottom Mounting Bracket optional 1 26 P20 832D Quartz Sleeve 1 27 20 4 810 Bulb 1 28 P20 V7A106D 2
10. PurTest PT Series U V Disinfection INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL This manual covers installation operation and maintenance requirements for PurTest U V Light Disinfection Systems Model PT 8 PT 12 PT 20 During normal operation the Green LED will flash every 5 10 seconds It is important that those responsible for the installation of this equipment as well as the owner operator read this manual and carefully follow the instructions and guidelines American Water Service LLC 5001 Smith Farm Road Matthews NC 28104 ph 704 821 3200 fax 704 821 3232 Revised 2 12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING to guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed including the following 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER To avoid possible electric shock special care should be taken since water is present near electrical equipment Unless a situation is encountered that is explicitly addressed by the provided maintenance and troubleshooting sections do not attempt repairs yourself refer to an authorized service facility Carefully examine the disinfection system after installation It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet Do not operate the disinfection system if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is malfunc tioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner Always disconnect water flow and unplug the disinfection
11. d Hold the reset button down for approximately 5 8 seconds until you hear a continuous tone At this point release the button The 1 year lamp timer has just been reset UV lamp Detector and Timer circuit board Lamp Operation and Alarm features To UV System OK Green LED will flash every 5 10 seconds 30 Days remaining on Lamp Life Flashing Yellow LED with an intermittent audible tone End of Lamp Life Flashing Red LED with an intermittent audible tone Lamp Out Continuous Red LED with a continuous audible tone If your UV System has a 120Vac Normally Closed Solenoid Valve or Remote Alarm connected to the UV Unit plug in connection this will activate at End of Lamp Life or Lamp Out alarm condi tions Silence the Audible Alarm with Snooze Button 30 Days remaining on Lamp Life Alarm Push reset button Silences the audible tone for two weeks while the Yellow Led continues to Flash You can Silence audible alarm 2 times Max You have up to 30 days to replace the lamp Service Unit Replace the UV Lamp within 30 Days End of Lamp Life Alarm Push reset button Silences the audible tone for one week while the RED LED continues to flash You can Silence audible alarm 4 times Max Service Unit Immediately Replace the UV Lamp Lamp Out Alarm Push reset button Silences the audible tone for one week while the continuous Red LED stays on You can Silence audible alarm 1 time only Service Unit Immediately
12. d for wells up to 8 inches in diameter with estimated to be less than 80 feet deep 1 gallon should be used for similar size wells with water deeper than 80 feet In case of a well yielding more than 50 gallons per minute special procedures are required Seek the advice of a certified water treatment specialist Wait a day or two before you have another sample tested Do not take a sample for testing if the odor of chlorine is still present in water 12 REMEMBER To make your water supply safe Locate your well properly Protect it from surface contamination Test water periodically for coliform bacteria Home yearly Farm 2X yearly Chlorinate or filter and disinfect the water 1f necessary When installing an ultraviolet disinfection system a prefilter with sump may serve as a source to sanitize the water lines only For whole system disinfection follow procedure as outlined above Source The Pennsylvania State University College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension How to Sanitize a Water System Using Well Sanitizer Pellets Table 1 Well Diameter Inches Weight of Pellets 165 oz Cups of Pellets Number of Pellets 2 0 1 5 1 4 40 3 0 3 0 2 5 80 4 0 6 0 3 4 140 5 0 8 0 1 200 6 0 12 0 1 1 2 300 8 1 5 0 2 1 2 500 10 2 0 4 800 12 3 0 24 12 0 24 36 26 0 To produce 400 chlorine dosage NOTE Pellets Weight 1 14 gram each 25 pellets oz 400 pellets Ib 1 cup of pellets
13. d to the repair or replacement of any component found to be defective and in no case shall we be held liable for damage either immediate or subsequent arising out of the use of this equipment 16 m Dp Pp SPECIFICATIONS No Lamps KW Pipe Size Overall Dimensions Shipping 120V 120V LxWxD Weight EE 17 SUGGESTED PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING STERILE WATER SAMPLES Prior to taking the water sample be sure to have on hand an adequate supply of sterile bottles These sterile bottles should be obtained from a reputable laboratory and should have been autoclaved and contained within a plastic outer wrapping 1 Prior to taking the sample it is imperative that the sample cock faucets etc be opened at full force for a complete three and one half minutes After the valve has been left wide open for three and one half minutes reduce the flow to a reasonable stream of water Flow to drain an additional three minutes Open the sterile bottle or sterile container being used Holding the cap in a down position the operator should then hold his breath while taking the sample so as to avoid oral contamination of the sample The operator must not allow his finger to touch the inside of the cap or the neck of the bottle After the sample has been taken the cap should immediately be tightly placed on the sample container The sample containe
14. entilation to components For outdoor applica tions install a protective rain guard shield contact your UV supplier for part number to prevent water from direct contact with the control box The rain guard is not necessary for indoor applications STEP STEP INSTALLATION l 2 Note 95 A Turn off the water before cutting into the water line Assess the installation 1 e type of pipe size of lines etc and obtain necessary plumbing fittings for installation Inlets and outlets on 8 12 amp 20 gpm units are 3 4 MNPT Use Teflon tape on all threaded connections and avoid over tightening The flow control is a press in type Each unit has a 3 4 MNPT inlet outlet machined so the press in flow control can be easily inserted into whichever port you select for the inlet Make sure the rubber part of the flow control is facing outward from the port selected Simply hand press or slightly tap in the flow control until it sits on the inside ledge of the machined port Using the mounting box provided secure unit to wall or other surface Make sure to allow enough room to install replace and clean the quartz sleeve and bulb Installing a water shut off valve before and after the unit is recommended to make servicing easy After mounting install quartz sleeve O Ring and bulb per instructions Turn on the water slowly check for leaks and repair as needed prior to full service operation 5 After the unit is f
15. ete checking the unit reassemble O Ring and tighten gland nut Repressurize the unit and check again REQUIREMENTS FOR CLEANING THE QUARTZ SLEEVE As water passes through the U V minerals debris and other matter in the water may deposit onto the quartz sleeve After sufficient film has formed on the quartz sleeve the ability of the ultraviolet germicidal rays to pass though the quartz sleeve and into the water may be impaired Therefore it is necessary to determine a cleaning schedule for the quartz sleeve The frequency will depend on the specific type of water conditions If the water has been processed through deionization reverse osmosis or is distilled cleaning may be required only once per year If untreated water is used the cleaning frequency will vary A minimum of once yearly is standard recommendation for cleaning and lamp replacement Contact your local dealer for scheduling this service Your specific situation will vary the frequency time accord ing to the water quality of the home or facility application QUARTZ SLEEVE CLEANING PROCEDURES To clean the quartz sleeve turn off the water flow to the disinfection unit turn power off and disconnect the electrical service to the lamp pins Carefully remove the U V lamp Loosen the compression nuts with O Rings and remove the quartz sleeve while draining the water from the chamber The quartz sleeve may then be washed with a mild soap and hot water solution and rinsed clean with
16. hot water Should this be insufficient to clean the quartz sleeve a mild acid may be used vinegar Be certain to follow all recommended safety and handling procedures on the acid container It is important to handle the quartz sleeve with care to prevent breakage Make certain that all finger prints are wiped clean before reinstalling see installation of the quartz sleeve Replace the unit specific O Rings P8 8 544 1 P12 8 544 1 P20 8 546 1 every time a quartz sleeve is cleaned or replaced U V LAMPS INSTALLATION OF THE ULTRAVIOLET LAMPS DO NOT PUT POWER ON AT THIS TIME CAUTION Never look directly at a operating U V lamp operate a U V lamp outside the disinfection chamber Make sure unit is unplugged when installing or servicing ultraviolet lamp Remove any paper tabs on the U V lamp and avoid allowing fingerprints and other debris to deposit Carefully place the bulb inside the quartz sleeve leaving enough space to connect the socket connector to the lamp pins Insert the protective polyurethane endcaps into the quartz open ends to secure the lamp s in place or reinstall brass dust covers ULTRAVIOLET LAMP MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS The U V lamp is rated for 9 000 hours of continuous use After this period of time the U V lamp has undergone a photochemical change While the lamp will not normally be burned out the lamp quartz may no longer emit the 254 nm shortwave U V to effectively kill bacteria Failure to
17. leach in 5 gallons of water and use this to scrub the walls of the spring box or holding tank With a constant flow of fresh water from the spring there is probably no way of detaining the chlorine solution in the reservoir for more than a few minutes However the chlorinated water should flow through the pipeline to disinfect the distribution system Cisterns can be disin fected in the same way but a source of clean water will be needed to flush the dirty waste out of the system For additional information about how to protect wells and springs and keep them from becoming contaminated call or visit your local Cooperative Extension office or your nearest certified water treatment specialist TABLE 1 Quantity of solution mixed 5 2596 available chlorine laundry bleach for disinfecting wells or 52 500 WQA recommends 50mg l or ppm chlorine concentration Formula C5 XV5 C4 VIj C Household Bleach 52 500 P P M Chlorine Amount Needed C 50 mg L 80 gallons holding time LE 50 ml g X 80 gal 4000 52 500 08 gallons of chlorine 5 25 08 gal chlorine 5 35 X 128 oz gal 10 24 oz 5 25 Dug Wells 3 to 4 feet diameter 4 cups per foot of water Drilled Wells 3 to 8 inch diameter 1 cup per foot of water TOO MUCH CHLORINE IS BETTER THAN TOO LITTLE Tt In situations where it is inconvenient to determine depth of water or diameter of a drilled well a minimum of 1 2 gallon of household bleach may be use
18. mately 9 000 hours To ensure continuous water treatment replace the UV lamp annually with the appropriate PurTest UV lamp Failure to comply may present a fire hazard FUNCTION The function of this ultraviolet disinfection unit is to provide in excess of 9994 reduction of all water borne pathogenic disease causing bacteria Model PT series have a number code designation correspondent to the maximum gpm gallons per minute flow rate of the unit PT 8 has a maximum flow capacity of 8 gpm Applications Ultraviolet Germicidal Disinfection PurTest Ultraviolet Disinfection Units are designed to destroy micro organisms in water supplies The Ultraviolet lamp peak radiation of 254 nanometer wavelength nm destroys or inactivates the D N A deoxyribonucleic acid which absorbs the Ultraviolet radiation PurTest Germicidal Disinfection units meet minimum dosages of 30 000 microwatt second per square centimeter MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION LEVELS BEFORE ULTRAVIOLET 5 NTU iio 7 gpg LOT 0 3 ppm 0 05 12 s 6 5 9 5 Important Note Pre filtration equipment may be required if these parameters cannot be maintained Flow rate must not exceed rated capacity of the unit DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT The PT series has an unique design with an
19. n through the hole into the well For maximum effectiveness the chlorine must be mixed with the water in the well This can be accomplished by connection a hose to a faucet beyond the pressure tank and circulating the water from the tank back into the casing After about 20 minutes close this faucet open another at the far end of the distribution line and let the water run until the odor of chlorine can be detected Close this faucet and repeat the procedure for each of the other outlets on the line until chlorinated water can be detected throughout the entire system Keep this water in the pipeline for at least 6 hours preferably overnight then start the pump and flush the system Continue pumping until the odor of chlorine disappears For U V installations or replacement bulb servicing this can be shortened to 20 minute time 11 LARGE DIAMETER WELLS Dug or bored wells should be disinfected in the same way as a drilled one Lower the water level as much as possible remove the sand silt and debris and then treat with the chlorine solution Mix thoroughly by circulating the water back into the well and use the hose to rinse the interior lining of the well Do not try to disinfect an unprotected unlined well because new seepage or surface contamination will flow into the water about as fast as you can disinfect it Disinfect the pipeline distribution system as indicated for drilled wells SPRINGS AND CISTERNS Mix about cup of household b
20. r should be placed in a plastic wrapping and should be taken to the laboratory for plating as soon as possible following the above procedure We recommend duplicate samples be taken at each test station during each specific test so as to avoid loss of sample through laboratory error and to insure reasonable validity through comparison Check with your local laboratory to assure proper sampling and submittal procedure 18 WIRING DIAGRAM wouBviq AnssGuimoug dous s8uiwoaq 4apjo3g soiudou9 8 WVaDVIT SNISIA 02 14 21 14 8 14 4610 787 0082 8667 2769 CLIL OSOZT Vd DYSNASIINVHIAW ayo LdW3H vel 39IABS LNAWLVSal YNOV a34nisna 080 7 XXXX 1 T L 5 0 J au apop ue ou 1 Ger AdD3 sazu0ua 0z y3ou Ded 14 31IH 719130 ADT134 N3389 yovla es ONY W AWE 2 XIVA 31IHA 1311 0 0 317105 OL a m m z uH dim AUTISA 13533 Tev ISLV 159 va H 9 71130 AUTI3A N3349 OM ONY MOVIE Wm va 2 A UTI3A IVE 31IH 2v18 3LIHA 131100 01093705 OL a m m z 1519 159 1198 gc H xi
21. ree of fingerprints before installing Remove the compression nut Install the quartz sleeve domed end first into the stainless steel housing through the threaded nipple The quartz sleeve will go to the bottom of the chamber and through a quartz receiver locat ed within the bottom of the UV chamber This will leave approximately 1 2 of the quartz sleeve exposed above the SS nipple If you have more then this amount or it appears to have a slight tilt the sleeve is NOT seated properly Remove the quartz sleeve and reposition for it to obtain the proper seal Install the O Ring down the top of the nipple Avoid riding the O Ring on any threaded part of the nipple Hand tighten each compression nut to form a compression seal around the quartz sleeve Avoid overtightening the nuts which may cause a fracture on the end of the quartz sleeve Under normal operation conditions hand tightening will provide a 100 psi seal Do not use any devices to tighten end nuts Repeat this procedure at the opposite end of the chamber After you have tightened the compression nut and all other plumbing connections open the outlet valve Slowly open the inlet valve and flush out all remaining air Then close the outlet valve and slowly open the inlet valve fully Check the unit for leaks If you find a leak at the compression nut tighten the nut further If the leak continues drain the unit and inspect the quartz O Ring and quartz sleeve for proper seal Once you compl
22. replace the U V lamps every 9 000 hours may cause bacteriological breakthrough Should the use of the disinfection unit be intermittent in no case should the U V lamp be used for more than 24 months regardless of the number of hours of operation due to normal shelf life degradation of the U V bulb Changing the quartz sleeve should be done at the same time U V lamp replacement is scheduled It is recommended that your water supply be tested periodically yearly through your local health department or approved certified laboratory ELECTRICAL The PT series are furnished with 6 line cord that will plug into a 110V outlet Electrical receptacles must be properly grounded for safe operation Improper grounding will void any warranty When possible use a separate breaker to minimize voltage fluctuations and avoid accidental shut off After unit is installed and water is turned on plug the unit into 110V wall receptacle NOTE Avoid exposing your eyes to U V light 10 SANITATION PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION AND BULB REPLACEMENT HOW TO DISINFECT A WATER SYSTEM Every new well or existing water supply system that has been disrupted for service or repair should be disinfected before it is returned to use Water in the well and storage tank should be treated with a strong chlorine solution to destroy disease organisms All pipelines and fixtures in the distribution system should be rinsed and flushed with chlorinated water Upon installa
23. system before performing cleaning or maintenance activities Never yank the power cord to remove it from an outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect Do not use this disinfection system for other than the intended use potable water applications The use of attachments not approved recommended or sold by the manufacturer distributor may cause an unsafe condition Intended for indoor use Do not install this disinfection system where it will be exposed to the weather Do not store this disinfection system where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing unless all the water has been drained from it and the water supply has been discon nected Read and observe all the important notices and warnings on the water disinfection system If an extension cord is necessary a cord with a proper rating should be used cord rated for less Amperes or Watts than the disinfection system rating may over heat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or accidentally pulled from the outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The light given off by this unit can cause serious burns to unprotected eyes and skin Never look directly at a lit UV lamp When performing any work on the UV Disinfection System always unplug the unit first Never operate the UV system while the lamp is outside of the UV chamber WARNING The UV lamp inside of the disinfection system is rated at an effective life of approxi
24. tion of a U V disinfection unit or yearly bulb replace ment service disinfection with chlorine to initially flush the system is recommended to assure line sanitation prior to U V start up The source of chlorine can be ordinary household liquid laundry bleach about 5 25 available chlorine The quantity required depends on the volume of water to be treated The United States Environment Protection Agency EPA indicated that about 100 parts of chlorine by weight mixed in a million parts of water will destroy essentially all water borne disease organisms Table 1 shows the quantity of liquid bleach required to disinfect wells of various diameters and depths DISINFECTION PROCEDURE DRILLED WELLS Remove the cap or seal form the casing and measure the depth of the water in the well then refer to Table 1 to determine how much chlorine solution should be used In some instances removing the seal to measure the water can be a difficult task and it is easier to guess at the quantity of disinfectant needed than it is to make a more accurate determination footnote Table 1 As a general rule it is better to use too much chlorine than too little The disadvantage in doing so is that it will take longer for the taste and odor to leave the system Mix the required chlorine disinfectant with a few gallons of water in a plastic bucket and pour it into the well If the seal has a removable vent unscrew the pipe or plug and pour the disinfecting solutio
25. to an out side faucet that is located after the pressure tank Use hose to run water back down the well this also rinses upper portion of well After about 15 minutes of recirculation the water a strong chlorine odor should be apparent Turn off hose 6 Bypass water softener and filters and open each water outlet in the water system until chlorine is present in water This procedure assures that all the water in the system is chlorinated 7 Allow the chlorinated water to stand in the system for at least one 1 hour and preferable overnight After this open an outside faucet system until water runs chlorine free Repeat flush operation on each faucet in system NOTE A Chlorine may break loose iron deposits slime and organic material This material will make the water run colored The material broken loose may plug pump screens Do not continue to run pump if water doesn t flow B The high level of chlorine required to sanitize a water system is corrosive to most metals and chlorine solution must not be allowed to remain in water system more than 36 hours before being completely flushed from system 8 After system has been completely flushed perform a bacteriological analysis on the water following all applicable procedures NOTE Always follow the sanitizing procedure required by applicable state or local laws EPA Registered Well sanitizer pellets are EPA Registered for sanitizing potable water EPA Registration No 50510 1
26. ull of water plug it into a grounded 110V outlet The lamp will show a bright blue glow If any problems are noted consult trouble shooting guide GENERAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM n t 1 1 1 t H D D D 2 2 ae a Dols e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your UV System is equipped with the PT 280CB UV Lamp Detector and Timer circuit board which is designed to provide a continuous monitoring system of the UV lamp operational status This solid state electronic circuit board provides the latest in UV lamp monitoring technology UV LAMP CONTROL BOX START UP PROCEDURE 4 Step Process l Make sure the UV lamp is inserted per instructions into the quartz sleeve and UV chamber Then plug the UV lamp into the lamp connector Plug the electrical control box into 120volt wall plug outlet Upon start up the UV lamp Detector and Timer circuit board will perform a self diagnostic test When power is applied the UV lamp will go on and a circuit board output check is performed as follows Quick Beep Green LED on then off Red LED on then off Solenoid Relay connection on then off Pause with beeps Green LED on System Check OK UV System is operational Set the 1 Year Lamp Timer WITH NEW UV LAMP sure the control box is plugged into the wall outlet and the UV lamp is on Press and hold the reset push button A tone that descends in frequency once per second will be hear
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