Sterilite S12Q User Manual

Installation Instructions &

Owner’s Manual

S12Q, S12Q-GOLD,

S24Q, S24Q-GOLD, S40Q

EPA # 57987-CN-001

425 Clair Road West, P.O. Box 1719 • Guelph, ON • N1H 7X4 • Canada

t. 519.763.1032 • f. 519.763.5069 • t.f. 1.800.265.7246

e. water@r

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January 2005

P/N 520022

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Safety Instructions Page 1

Improved Ballast Features Page 1

Water Chemistry Page 2

Installing Your Disinfection System Page 2

Operating & Maintenance Instructions Page 3-4

Warning Systems Page 4-5

Warranty Page 5

Troubleshooting Page 6-8

Parts Page 9

Specifications Page 10

SYMBOLS:

Caution Protective Ground

Electrical Warning Fragile

Eye Protection

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

WARNING - to guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

EAD AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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2. CAUTION - Disconnect power before servicing.

3. 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.

4. Carefully examine the disinfection system after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not
intended to be wet.

5. Do not operate the disinfection system if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or
damaged in any manner.

6. Always disconnect water flow and unplug the disinfection system before performing cleaning or maintenance
activities. Never yank the cord to remove from an outlet; grasp the wall plug and pull to disconnect.

7. Do not use this disinfection system for other than intended use (potable water applications). The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer / distributor may cause an unsafe condition.

8. Intended for indoor use only. Do not install this disinfection system where it will be exposed to the weather or to
temperatures below freezing. Do not store 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 water has been
drained from it and the water supply has been disconnected.

9. Read and observe all the important notices and warnings on the water disinfection system.

10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less Amperes or

Watts than the disinfection system rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will
not be tripped over or pulled.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Warning: The UV light given off by this unit can cause serious burns to unprotected eyes and skin. Never look

directly at an illuminated UV lamp. When performing any work on the UV disinfection system always unplug the unit
first. Never operate the UV system while the UV lamp is outside of the UV chamber.

Note: The UV lamp inside of the disinfection system is rated at an effective life of approximately 9000
hours. To ensure continuous protection, replace the UV lamp annually.

IMPROVED BALLAST FEATURES:

• new overmoulded lamp connector (except S40Q)

• improved transient protection

• improved surge protection

• impr

• improved alarm circuitry to warn of fuse failure (only applies to S12Q & S12Q-GOLD)

• improved lamp starting

• brownout protection

• conformal coated circuit board to assist with condensation protection

• Patent US 6,274,988 B1(only applies to S12Q & S12Q-GOLD)

• universal AC input (only applies to S24Q, S24Q-GOLD & S40Q)

oved EMI filtering

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WATER CHEMISTRY:

Water quality is extremely important for the optimum performance of your UV system. The following levels are
recommended for installation:

• Iron: < 0.3 ppm (0.3 mg/L)

• Hardness*: < 7 gpg (120 mg/L)
Turbidity: < 1 NTU

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• Manganese: < 0.05 ppm (0.05 mg/L)
Tannins: < 0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/L)

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• UV Transmittance: > 75% (call factory for

recommendations on applications where UVT < 75%)

* Where total hardness is less than 7 gpg, the UV unit should operate efficiently provided the quartz sleeve is

cleaned periodically. If total hardness is over 7 gpg, the water should be softened.

If your water chemistry contains levels in excess of those mentioned above, proper pre-treatment is recommended to
correct these water problems prior to the installation of your UV disinfection system. These water quality parameters can
be tested by your local dealer, or by most private analytical laboratories. Proper pre-treatment is essential for the UV
disinfection system to operate as intended.

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.

• The disinfection system is intended for indoor use only, do not install disinfection system where it may be exposed to
the weather.

• Install the disinfection system on cold water line only.

• If treating the entire house, install the disinfection system before any branch lines. Ideally, your disinfection system
should be the last treatment your water receives prior to use.

• A 5 micron sediment filter must precede the disinfection system.

1. Remove the disinfection system from the shipping carton. For shipping purposes, the UV lamp is packed in a

separate tube. Set the lamp aside for use later. The disinfection system should be mounted in the horizontal
position, with the inlet/outlet ports facing up. If the system must be installed in the vertical position, make sure
the inlet port is the one at the bottom of the system. Mount the unit in a clear space with at least 36” (91.5 cm)
of space at the lamp end to facilitate lamp and or quartz sleeve removal. Fasten the disinfection system to a
suitable mounting platform with reinforcements.

2. It is recommended to install a suitable flow restrictor in order that the flow rate not exceed the manufacturers

recommended flow rating. The use of a by-pass with shut-off valves is recommended for emergency use of
untreated water when your disinfection system is being serviced. Apply two turns of Teflon tape around the port
threads to ensure a tight joint before connecting unions.

Note: When the UV unit has been by-passed for ser

again with chlorine to destroy any contamination that may have passed during by-pass.

DO NOT SOLDER CONNECTIONS WHILE ATTACHED TO THE DISINFECTION SYSTEM AS THIS COULD DAMAGE THE
O-RING SEALS.

3. When all plumbing connections are made, slowly turn on the water supply and check for leaks. The most likely

cause for leaks is from the o-ring seal. In case of a leak, shut water off, drain cell, remove the retainer nut, wipe
the o-ring and threads clean and re-install.

4. Once it is determined that there are no leaks, very carefully slide the UV lamp into the UV chamber making sure

the lamp pins are accessible for connection with the lamp connector cable. Attach the lamp connector to the UV

lamp, as outlined in “UV Lamp Replacement” on page 3

interrupter, and check to see if the UV lamp is illuminated. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE BURNING UV
LAMP. Allow the water to r

un for a few minutes to clear any air or dust that may be in the cell.

vice, the complete water system must be sterilized once

. Plug the disinfection system into the ground fault

Note: 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 a cold water tap anywhere in the house for a minute to flush out the warm water.
Note: 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 the unit. In addition, to clear any air or debris from the system, open
the faucet and allow water to run through the disinfection system for 2 - 3 minutes.

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