MINIPURE MIN-6, MIN-9 Owner's Manual

ULTRAVIOLET WATER PURIFIERS

Owner

Models

MIN-6 10-0508B 10-0504B

MIN-9 10-0508B 10-0504B

Read and Follow All Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions.

Ballast

120v 50/60 Hz

Ballast

230v 50/60Hz

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Installation, Operation & Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY LABELING ........................................................................................................................................................................3

CAUTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................................3

PRODUCT APPLICATION .............................................................................................................................................................4

ConstruCtion .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PrinCiPle of oPeration .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

limitation of use .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Water Quality ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

loCation .........................................................................................................................................................................................5

reCommended installation ............................................................................................................................................................5

dimensional data...........................................................................................................................................................................6

installation: 120v 50/60Hz (ballast no.10-0508b) ................................................................................................................ 7-8

installation: 230v 50/60Hz (ballast no.10-0504b) ................................................................................................................ 7-8

reCommended oPtions ...........................................................................................................................................................8

MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................................................................9

insPeCtion .......................................................................................................................................................................................9

Quartz Breakage ...........................................................................................................................................................................9

lamP installation or rePlaCement: 120v 50/60Hz (ballast no.10-0508b) .............................................................................10

lamP installation or rePlaCement: 230v 50/60Hz (ballast no.10-0504b) .............................................................................10

Quartz sleeve installation, Cleaning or rePlaCement ............................................................................................................11

rePlaCement of Broken Quartz sleeve ......................................................................................................................................12

disPosal of merCury added lamP ..............................................................................................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................................13

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................14

REPLACEMENT PARTS ...............................................................................................................................................................15

USER ASSISTANCE .......................................................................................................................................................................16

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................................16

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Patent notiCe ...............................................................................................................................................................................16

These instructions generally describe the installation, operation and maintenance of the MINIPURE® Model MIN-6 and MIN-9 (using ballast 10-0508B and ballast 10-0504B). Questions that are not specifically answered by these instructions should be directed to the Factory.

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® takes all possible precautions when packaging equipment to prevent damage. Carefully inspect and report all damage upon receipt of product. Do not install damaged equipment.

Follow all instructions on all labels and tags. Carefully inspect all packing materials before discarding to prevent the loss of accessories, mounting hardware, spare parts or instructions.

The information and recommendations contained in this publication are based upon data collected by the Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® and are believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to the information

contained herein. Specications and information are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• All personnel should be alerted to the potential hazards indicated by the product safety labeling on this unit.

• The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual and on product safety labeling. Failure to observe precautions could result in injury to people or damage to property.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Danger indicates an IMMINENTLY hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a POTENTIALLY hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a POTENTIALLY hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify an ELECTRICAL SHOCK or ELECTROCUTION hazard.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify the need to wear approved ultraviolet blocking eyewear.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify the need to wear protective gloves.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify an ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT hazard.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify the need to wear approved ultraviolet blocking face shield.

This symbol/pictorial is used to identify components which must not be disposed of in trash

Caution used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

1. Read and follow ALL safety instructions.

2. Do not use this water purifier for other than its intended purpose as described in this manual.

3. Do not alter design or construction.

4. Do not remove any labels or devices.

5. To prevent the risk of severe or fatal electrical shock, special precautions must be taken since

water is present near electrical equipment. Always disconnect power before performing any service or maintenance.

6. Avoid exposure to direct or reflected germicidal ultraviolet rays. Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to the eyes and skin.

7. Intended for indoor use only. The water purifier should be protected from the elements and from temperatures below freezing.

8. Do not operate water purifier if lamp cable, lamp connection, power cord and/or plug are damaged, or if any other damage to the water purifier is visible or suspected

9. Electrical power supplied, to the water purifier, MUST match power requirements listed on the water purifier.

10. Plug the water purifier only into an approved ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) receptacle.

11. Do not operate without proper electrical ground.

12. Do not exceed water purifier’s maximum rated flow capacity.

13. Do not exceed maximum operating pressure of 100 PSI.

14. Read and follow all notices and warnings on the water purifier.

15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SAFETY LABELS CAUTION

Danger Label: Hazardous Voltage and Ultraviolet Radiation (00-0199A1)

Location of Danger Label (00-0199A1)

It is the user’s responsibility to determine and validate the suitability of this equipment for use in the user’s system or process.

No warranty or representation is made by the manufacturer with respect to suitability or performance of this equipment or to the results that may be expected from its use.

The user should periodically inspect, clean as necessary and confirm the presence and good legibility of the product safety labels. Contact the factory for replacement labels in the event that any of the labels are missing or illegible.

PRODUCT APPLICATION

ConstruCtion

• The water purifier is designed to mount horizontally.

• The water purifier’s chamber is passivated and electropolished type 304 Stainless Steel.

• EASY-OFFTM End Caps enable quick and easy lamp change, without disconnecting from the water supply or draining the

purifier. No tools are required. Always disconnect electrical power when changing lamp.

PrinCiPle of oPeration

The MINIPURE® design has been carefully conceived to provide adequate germicidal dosage throughout the disinfection chamber. The dosage, as it applies to ultraviolet disinfection, is a function of time and the intensity of ultraviolet radiation to which the water is exposed. The exposure time, in seconds, is the total time it takes the water to flow through the disinfection chamber exposing it to the germicidal lamp. Exposure time is related to the flow rate; the higher the flow rate, the lower the exposure time or the lower the flow rate, the higher the exposure time. The ultraviolet intensity is the amount of energy, per unit time, emitted by the germicidal lamp. The dosage is the product of ultraviolet intensity and the exposure time. The operation of the MINIPURE® is as follows:

• Water enters the purifier and flows into the annular space between the quartz sleeve and the chamber wall.

• Suspended microorganisms are exposed to the ultraviolet rays emitted by the germicidal lamp.

• The LED indicator light, located on the ballast, provides visual indication of germicidal lamp operation.

• Water leaving the purifier is instantly ready for use, no further contact time is required.

limitation of use

The water purifier is intended for the use with visually clear water, not colored, cloudy or turbid. See “Water Quality” section below. The water purifier is NOT intended for the treatment of water that has an obvious contamination or intentional source, such as raw sewage; nor is the unit intended to convert wastewater to microbiologically safe drinking water.

Water Quality

Water quality plays a major role in the transmission of germicidal ultraviolet rays. It is recommended that the water does not exceed the following maximum concentration levels:

Table 1 - Maximum Concentration Levels

Turbidity < 1 NTU

Manganese 0.05 mg/1

Total Suspended Solids 10 mg /1

pH: 6.5 - 9.5

Color: None

Hardness 6 GPG or 102.6 PPM

Iron 0.3 mg/1

Tannins: < 0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/l)

UV Transmission >85% per cm*

* Contact Factory for recommendations on applications where UV transmission is < 85%

Effectively treating water with higher concentration levels than listed above can be accomplished, but may require added measures to improve water quality to treatable levels. If, for any reason, it is believed the ultraviolet transmission is not satisfactory, contact the factory.

INSTALLATION

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Incoming Water Supply

COMMON PRE-TREATMENT or PUMPING DEVICES

1. Deionizer

2. Water Softener

3. Carbon Filters (GAC)

4. Pressure Tank

5. Pump

6. Reverse Osmosis

7. Prefilters

Cold Water Line

Ultraviolet Water Purifiers should be installed closest to the point of use. (POU)

5 Micron Filter

Valve

Union

Elbow

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Flow Control Valve

POINT OF USE (POU)

Ultraviolet Water Purifiers

should be installed closest

to the point of use.

Ultraviolet

Water Purifier

Outlet Line to point of use to be as short as possible

Recommended Minimum

Clearance for Lamp or Quartz Sleeve Removal

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Union

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Valve

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Mounting Kit

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Model DIM. "X"

MIN 1 10 MIN 1.5 14 MIN 3 12 MIN 6 22" MIN 9 29"

Use of Metal Pipe is

recommended for 12"

past elbow to the inlet

or from the outlet.

(avoids ultraviolet degradation

of exposed plastic pipe)

22"

loCation

1. The water purifier is intended for indoor use only. The water purifier is designed to mount horizontally. The water purifier should be protected from the elements and from temperatures below freezing. The ambient temperature, in the area surrounding the water purifier, should be between 35o F and 100o F.

2. Electrical power supplied to the water purifier MUST match power requirements listed on the water purifier. Use of a voltage surge protector is recommended.

Install water purifier within 48” of a known good ground. Water Purifier will need to be installed into approved ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) receptacle. Where a 2-prong or unprotected 3-prong receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced by a properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) receptacle. Installation must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and any local codes and ordinances by a qualified electrician.

4. The water purifier should be located in a dry, well-lit area, which provides enough room to perform routine maintenance. This includes a minimum distance of one chamber length from the chamber end, to allow for cleaning and/or the changing of the lamp and quartz sleeve as well as a minimum of 6” on the opposite end of the water purifier. Minimum clearance to floor 18’’.

5. The water purifier should always be located closest to the point of use. This reduces the chance of the purified water being re-contaminated by bacteria in the water distribution system after the water purifier.

6. As with any water handling device, the water purifier should be located in an area where any possible

condensation or leakage from the water purifier, any purifier accessory and/or plumbing will not result in damage to the area surrounding the water purifier. For added protection, it is recommended that a suitable drain pan be installed under

the purifier. The drain pan must be plumbed to an adequate, free flowing drain to prevent water damage in event of a leak. There are numerous leak detection/flood stop devices, available on the market today, designed to stop flow of water, reducing the chance of water damage due to leakage. For more details regarding leak prevention and/or limiting damages due to leaks please contact factory.

7. The water purifier should be located after all other water devices, such as De-ionizers, Water Softeners, Carbon Filters,

Pre-Filters, Reverse Osmosis, Pressure Tanks, and Pumps. This elimates the possibility of the purified water being recontaminated by bacteria in any of these units.

reCommended installation

Figure 1 - Recommended Installation

Note: Drain Pan Recommended. Water purifier should be installed at minimum of 18” above floor

120v 50/60Hz using ballast no. 10-0508B has a ground wire attached.

230v 50/60Hz using ballast no. 10-0504B has a ground wire attached.

Note: Use of metal pipe is recommended for connection to both the purifier inlet and outlet 12” past the first elbow. (avoids ultraviolet degradation of exposed plastic pipe)

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