UVP Compact, Handheld, Mineralight Operating Instructions Manual

Compact & Handheld

Ultraviolet Lamps

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not look into a lighted shortwave or multi­band Mineralight lamp as it can quickly sunburn
your eyes and skin. Always hold Mineralight®
lamps so that the light beams are away from
you. The Blak-Ray® lamp’s longwave ultraviolet
is generally considered harmless to the
average person. Individuals that are
photosensitive or are subject to long
term exposures may expect adverse
reactions if they do not have adequate
protection.

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

Ultraviolet energy cannot be detected
by the human eye. A bluish light will
be visible through the filter of your
lamp. This is due to the emission of
visible light from the tube. The special
filter eliminates most of the visible light interference. Ultraviolet energy is just
shorter in wavelength than visible light and can be divided into three groups:

Longwave ... The ultraviolet energy nearest to the visible light range (commonly
called black light), activates fluorescence in numerous natural substances and
manufactured materials.

Midrange ... The ultraviolet energy representing the shortest wavelengths found
in sunlight, causing sunburn and used to fluoresce certain substances more
effectively than shortwave or longwave ultraviolet light.

Shortwave ... The ultraviolet energy farthest from visible light, shorter than rays in
sunlight, and primarily noted for its ability to fluoresce minerals for chemical
analysis, and for its germicidal effects.

For information on ultraviolet lamp applications, refer to UVP’s web site:

Click on Application Notes

Mineralight, Blak-Ray and Chromato-Vue are registered trademarks of UVP, Inc.

81-0003-02 Rev M

Web Site: www.uvp.com

Corporate Headquarters: UVP, LLC 2066 W. 11th Street, Upland, CA 91786

Tel: [phone] · [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]

European Operations: Ultra-Violet Products Ltd., Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate,

Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK • Tel: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail]

PRODUCT WARRANTY

UVP’s products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials, workmanship and
manufacture for one (1) year from the date of purchase; transilluminators are guaranteed
for (2) years. Consumable and disposable parts including, but not limited to bottles, tubes
and filters, are guaranteed to be free from defects in manufacture and materials for ninety
(90) days from date of purchase. If equipment failure or malfunction occurs during the
warranty period, UVP shall examine the inoperative equipment and have the option of
repairing or replacing any part(s) which, in the judgment of UVP, were originally defective
or became so under conditions of normal usage and service.

No warranty shall apply to any instrument, or part thereof, that has been subject to
accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse by the end-user. Moreover, UVP makes
no warranties whatsoever with respect to parts not supplied by UVP or that have been
installed, used and/or serviced other than in strict compliance with the instructions ap­pearing in the operational manual supplied to the end-user.

In no event shall UVP be responsible to the end-user for any incidental or consequential
damages, whether foreseeable or not, including, but not limited to property damage,
inability to use equipment, lost business, lost profits, or inconvenience arising out of or
connected with the use of instruments produced by UVP. Nor is UVP liable or responsible
for any personal injuries occurring as a result of the use, installation and/or servicing of
equipment. This warranty does not supersede any statutory rights that may be available in
certain countries.

ACCESSORIES

UVL-13R Accessories ... Use the wall adapter (115volt/12 amp, 2000 ma operation) for
office/home use. For field use, order a battery pack and charger (P/N 45-0014-01), ciga-
rette plug (58-0043-01) and alligator clips (58-0153-02).

Chromato-Vue® Cabinets ... A darkroom environment is created with the C-10 Cabinet
(P/N 95-0072-01). Materials can be placed inside the cabinet and viewed through the UV
blocking viewport. Access to cabinet interior is easy with the light-blocking curtain.

Lamp Stands ... Models UVL-23RS and UVL-23RW include a lamp stand. Lamp stands are
available for other models — J124 stand (98-0020-03) is for compact lamps and the J129
stand (98-0016-03) is for use with the hand-held lamps.

Blak-Ray® UV Protective and Contrast Control Spectacles ... Special formula lenses
of the Goggles (98-0002-02) reduce “blue haze” interference while providing maximum
protection from extended use of high intensity UV light sources while the Spectacles (98­0002-01) are used for sporadic use, lower intensity UV light sources and can be worn
comfortably over prescription glasses.

assembly with the new replacement assembly and insert and tighten the four

screws. To remove the tube, grasp the tube ends by twisting one quarter turn until

the tube is free.

Handheld Lamps ... To change the filter on six-watt models, the filter assembly

snaps out of the lamp housing. Remove the lower housing. To remove the tube,

carefully grasp the tube ends by twisting one quarter turn until the tube is free.

Insert the new tube, giving it a twist to lock in place. Reassemble filter assembly.

Note: when replacing a multi-band shortwave/longwave tube, be sure to place

the longwave tube side on the proper end.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

MODEL TUBE/WAVELENGTH FILTER/FRAME

FOR HANDHELD LAMP MODELS

UVG-54 34-0013-01 254nm shortwave 98-0004-03

UVGL-55 34-0015-01 254/365nm 98-0005-03

UVL-56 34-0034-01 365nm longwave 98-0006-03

UVGL-58 34-0013-01 254nm shortwave 98-0004-03

34-0034-01 365nm longwave

UVM-57 34-0044-01 302nm midrange 98-0004-03

UVL-13R 34-0082-01 365nm BL 98-0006-03

UVS-13 34-0081-01 254nm shortwave 98-0004-03

FOR COMPACT LAMP MODELS

UVG-11 34-0003-01 254nm shortwave 98-0016-02

UVGL-15 34-0004-01 254/365nm 98-0017-02 (SW)

UVL-21 34-0005-01 365nm longwave

UVGL-25 34-0003-01 254nm shortwave 98-0016-02

UVL-23

UVL-23R

UVL-23RW

UVL-9R

34-0005-01 365nm longwave

34-0010-01 365nm longwave

34-0010-01 365nm longwave

34-0005-01 365nm longwave

34-0080-02 365nm longwave

REPAIRS

Contact UVP’s offices with any questions. To return a unit to the factory for repair,

call UVP’s Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization Goods (RGA)

number prior to sending the unit. Contact:

Corporate Headquarters: UVP, LLC, 2066 W. 11th Street, Upland, CA 91786

Tel: [phone] · [phone]

European Operations: Ultra-Violet Products Ltd., Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate,

Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK • Tel: [phone]

USING THE ULTRAVIOLET LAMP

Plug your lamp into a standard AC outlet. Single

ultraviolet wavelength lamps utilize an ON/OFF

rocker switch. Multiple ultraviolet wavelength

lamp models use an ON/OFF/ON rocker switch

where the ON corresponds to the UV wave-

lengths. These ultraviolet lamps are designed

for use in dark or semi-dark areas.

Allow enough time for your eyes to

adjust to the darkness prior to using

the lamp. Some materials will tend

to fluoresce brighter than others. This

reaction is due to the concentration

of fluorescence on the material and

varying degrees of brightness of dif-

ferent colors.

UVL-13R and UVL-9R operate with

a 12V connector which plugs into an

automobile cigarette lighter. These portable lamps are excellent for field use and

can be used for windshield curing. The lamp can be attached to the window with

suction cups (purchased separately). These lamps can also be operated from a

wall outlet or with the use of an optional battery pack and charger, or alligator clips

(see accessories for ordering information).

USING THE WAVELENGTH SELECTOR (Models UVGL-55, UVGL-15)

The wavelength selector is included on multi-band lamps — half longwave and

half shortwave. The wavelength selector is designed to block off either longwave

or shortwave on these lamps. The selector can be slid up and down to give you

either wavelength. When the selector is moved over the bottom half of the filter

area, it blocks the longwave UV, allowing only shortwave UV to be emitted. By

sliding the selector over the top half of the filter, only the longwave UV is emitted.

The wavelength selector snaps on or off the lamp easily.

WARNING: REMOVE POWER CORD FROM POWER SOURCE

PRIOR TO SERVICING.

FILTER ASSEMBLY AND TUBE REPLACEMENT

Filters on the longwave lamps last indefinitely and should never need replacing

unless broken. Lamps with a BLB tube do not use a filter as the BLB tube is self-

filtered. Shortwave and midrange filters have an average life of 1000 hours.

Compact Lamps ... To replace the filter or UV tube on the four-watt compact lamp

assembly, remove the product label on the face of the lamp as one (or two de-

pending on the model) of the screws is located under the label.

To remove the filter and frame assembly, unscrew the four retaining screws. Two

screws are located above the filter and one below. Replace the filter and frame

Compact Lamp Style

Handheld Lamp Style