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1. Wyckomar Inc 111 Malcolm Road Guelph Ontario CANADA N1K 1A8 Telephone 1 800 419 5162 519 822 1886 Fax 519 763 6580 Email salesewyckomaruv com Web Site www wyckomaruv com For this warranty to be effective when making a warranty claim you must include your proof of purchase receipt indicating the date of purchase Wyckomar Inc warrants to the first purchaser of the UV unit that the UV reactor chamber will be free from faulty material and or workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase Ballasts UV Monitors and UV Lamps carry a one year pro rated warranty from date of purchase Wyckomar Inc s liability during the warranty period is limited to the repair and or replacement of the part s which prove to be defective in material and or workmanship under normal use Shipping handling and service costs are the responsibility of the purchaser The defective part or unit must be returned to Wyckomar at the purchaser s expense The warranty is not transferable and is the only warranty authorized by Wyckomar Inc Any other war ranty or guarantee implied or offered will not be honored by Wyckomar Inc This warranty is void if in the opinion of Wyckomar Inc that the product failure was caused by misuse abuse accident or improper installation Do not install systems out of doors in the elements All units are for indoor use only in a dry location As a result of this warranty Wyckomar Inc is not responsible2. but maximum UV light intensity may fall below the prescribed Safety level mportant It is required that the lamp be changed every 12 months after installation re gardless of apparent condition of the lamp For warranty purpose use only original manufacturer replacement parts Caution Do not look directly at the UV 1 Unplug the purifier from the electrical outlet Note It is not necessary to turn off the water supply Do not use water 2 With the Allen key provided loosen the two set screws that secure the top cap containing the electrical cord Remove the cap and carefully set aside it is at tached to the ground wire 3 Remove the lamp connector located at the cord end of the lamp by gently wig gling and pulling away from the lamp 4 Carefully slide the UV lamp out of the quartz dome sleeve and discard appro priately 5 Insert the replacement lamp into the quartz dome sleeve Hold lamp at ceramic ends Do not touch the lamp with your hands fingerprints will prevent the sys tem from working properly If the lamp is touched clean with an alcohol wipe 6 Gently push the lamp connector against the pins at the end of the new lamp 7 Make sure that all electrical components are dry before replacing the top cap Secure the cap with the setscrews 8 Plug in the power cord The lamp should be operating at this time To confirm that your new lamp is working correctly check your model s light indicator on the ballast and
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4. for any damages injuries or losses whatsoever including those incurred during installation repair or replacement as well as incidental or consequential damages 27 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Warranty Registration Card Please fill out your Wyckomar Product Registration Card and return it to the manu facturer Alternatively you may email the information to sales wyckomaruv com or fill the form out online at www wyckomaruv com Warranty html Last Name First Name Street Address City Province State Postal Code Zip Country Phone Number Date of Purchase email Address Product Model Number Product Serial Number Purchased From This unit is installed In a residential building In a commercial business on a municipal water supply on a private well 28 Wyckomar means chemical free Wyckomar Inc has been manufacturing Chemical Free Ultra Violet Water Purification and Filtration Systems since 1978 Currently we sell our products in more than 25 countries around the globe Our products are very environmental friendly by reducing or eliminating the need for chemical based water disinfection systems For information on distribution opportunities including our internet affiliate network please contact our sales department salesowyckomaruv com http www wyckomaruv com WE KILL HARMFUL BACTERIA UV PURIFICATION SYSTEMS 111 Malcolm Road Guelph Ontario Canada N1K 1A8 Ph
5. preferred The manufacturer s warranty is only applicable when prefiltered water is used Prefilters to 5 micron remove sediment particles that can reduce the effective ness of the UV lamp or potentially damage the unit If a water softener iron removal system or other treatment device is installed or planned for your purifier should be located closest to the faucet Install your Wyckomar purifier indoors in a protected area The temperature should not fall below 4 C 40 F Avoid conditions with high humidity to prevent con densation on the purification chamber Ideal temperature conditions range from 9 C to 29 C Use Teflon tape T tape liberally on all pipe connections 3 turns around the fit ting Do not use any other sealants other than food grade pipe dope Use food grade silicon or plumber s grease on O rings DO NOT use oil based products Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Setting Up Installation Diagrams Wyckomar systems can be Vertical Installation installed vertical or horizon Recommended tal Refer to these sche Lamp matic drawings for typical a 5 position of components Surge asss Ensure that there is ade Protector quate clearance at the lamp end of the unit in order to power M safely remove the UV lamp Ballast from the chamber Space required for clearance is at least the length of the UV chamber UV Monitor optional MN El Out In View Port Sediment Carbon Filter Fil
6. steps must be taken to accomplish this important task 1 Turn off the water supply to the UV unit and make sure that the by pass valve is closed if equipped Turn on the UV unit 2 Remove the filter bowls from the filter housing head and remove the filter car tridges 3 Fill one filter bowl one half full with chlorine bleach and screw the bowls without cartridges back onto the filter housing head 4 Turn on the water supply check for leaks 5 Turn on every tap in the water system of the building both inside and outside one by one Run the water at each tap until the smell of chlorine is evident Let the system sit idle for 60 minutes 6 While the UV lamp remains on open all taps in the water system to flush out the chlorine approximately 5 minutes 7 When all chlorine is flushed from the system and while the UV lamp remains on shut off the water supply and reinstall the filter cartridges in the filter housings 8 Turn on the water supply check for leaks Test water for contaminants WARNING This simple procedure must be performed after installation of the UV system and whenever the UV system is shut down or inoperative for any reason whatsoever Wyckomar UV Purification Systems gt Maintenance Ga e Ultraviolet Lamp Replacement The UV lamp located in the purification chamber will operate effectively for ap proximately 1 year 9000 hours under normal conditions The lamp will still light after that period
7. Compression Nut RL 12 254T5 UV Lamp 11 3 Quartz Dome Seal 2 211 Description Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Dome Sleeve 22X25X269 UV 1 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 3 8 NPT 316SS Inlet Outlet Ports UV 230 Item Part No 11 6 UV Purification Systems Description Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Dome Sleeve 22X25X438 UV 250 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 3 4 NPT 31655 Inlet Outlet Ports Technical Info Item Part No Exploded Diagram Parts List Description 4 BE 425W U Ballast RL 23 436T5 11 3 Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut UV Lamp Quartz Dome Seal 2 211 UV Purification Systems J Technical Info UV 70Q Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Item Part No Description 4 BE 425W U Ballast 5 Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut Quartz Domed Sleeve 22x25x895 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 RL 40 867T5 UV Lamp 11 6 Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 8 10 Viewport Outer Bushing Item Part No Description 7 15GL e 11 8 9 2 3 8 29 Glass Viewport Disc Viewport Inner Bushing Viewport Compression Nut UV700 Chamber Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 3 4 NPT 316SS Inlet Outlet Ports UV Purification System
8. Compression Nut UV Lamp Lamp O ring 19x6 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 324 Quartz Open Sleeve 22X25X1190 UV6000 Chamber Viewport Inner Bushing in newer UV 6000 Systems the view port assemblies are located on top of the chamber Part No 8 9 Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Description Viewport Compression Nut Viewport Outer Bushing Black End Cap End Bushing End Washer 1 5 NPT316SS inlet oulet Ports Chamber Joiner Tube Glass Viewport Disk Mounting Feet not pictured A s ZUenb 9e day ones ZUCNDHO Buii O ejdoy A js4edoud pajess JOU HULI E A js ZUeNb je Je 7 Buii O ed 10 le59uqn Buli O p poe p 10 anipajsq suid due UO N S SI 4JOPWSBUUOD pu due yym ey pay 26e OA indiano gt 5 uo N N A UN C uo O SI 3uDI 407291pu 1eun pau yseyjeg duue1 APA ae doy due AN aapa T 3461 JOU im dweq AN di a a0e de JO gt p uo umojq sey asnJ Jaea g E Anp jJ p PANO a oe d 1i JO 199Y JO papauuossip pio ur Q 3 SYOA OVZ OZT MOqe o W Jol1e n6 i abexjon e esu 10 moj9q be3xy9a indu O 2 gag gt ce 2 2 F X If problem persists call Wyckomar Inc for technical assistance 1 800 419 5162 or 519 822 1886 email sales wyckomaruv com 22 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Accessories SS im Filter Sets and Cartridges Gap Filter Sets are available in standard 10 and 20 configurations in SlimLine and BigBlue sizes
9. For commercial applications with higher flow rates stainless steel filter housings are available We HIGHLY recommend a 5 micron sediment and a carbon filter be installed ahead of the UV unit in order to ensure proper UV opera tion Commercial grade filter systems for higher flow rates are also available Sediment and carbon filter cartridges are available from Wyckomar Other types of filter cartridges for the removal of various contminants are also available arsenic fluoride etc Minerals and dissolved solids have an effect on the clarity of the water and therefore on the efficacy of the UV disinfection process If elevated levels of these contaminants are present additional equipment may be needed to reduce remove them from the water Please refer to the Section Factors affecting UV Purification on Page 2 Be sure to replace filter cartridges on a regular basis to ensure proper operation of your UV disinfection system Filter Cartridges 1 t 10 Filter Set ial q SlimLine are 20 Filter Set Filter Housings for 20 Filter Set BigBlue E UV 5000 and UV 6000 SlimLine 23 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Accessories OS ta UV Monitoring System lt A Wyckomar UV Monitor available separately measures true UV intensity at 254 nm which is the effective germicidal wavelength for UV treatment of drinking wa ter It continuously monitors lamp output inside the reaction chamber through a sens
10. Installation and Maintenance Manual Models UV 1 UV 250 UV 700 UV 1200 UV 1500 UV 3000 UV 5000 and UV 6000 UV Purification Systems CAUTION WARNING The ballast and all electrical connections MUST be mounted and installed ABOVE the water lines to prevent the possibility of electrical shock in case of a water leak See Safety Precautions on Page 4 Please read this entire User Manual before attempting to install your UV system Read and follow ALL safety precautions Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference Unit Serial Number Date of Purchase Please keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty purposes Copyright Copyright by Wyckomar Inc 2014 No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written permission of Wyckomar Inc Notice Although Wyckomar has attempted to ensure the accuracy of the content of this manual it is possible that this document may contain technical inaccuracies typographical or other errors Wyckomar as sumes no liability for any error in this publication and for damages whether direct indirect incidental consequential or otherwise Wyckomar provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied Use of the system is at the discretion of the buyer The published information in this manual is subject to change without notice Wyckomar reserves the rig
11. Screw Black End Cap Quartz Compression Nut Lamp O ring 19x6 RL 100 1197T6 UV Lamp RQS 1190 Quartz Open Sleeve 32x36x1190 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 324 End Flange Threaded End Bushing OOo NOUBRWNE Item Part No Description 8 28 1 1 2 NPT 316 SS Inlet Outlet Ports Viewport Outer Bushing Glass Viewport Disc Viewport Compression Nut Mounting Feet Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Viewport Inner Bushing UV3000 Chamber Lamp Connector UV Purification Systems T 50 1 j Technical Info UV 5 J J J Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Item Part No Description 4 BE 800WL 1 2 Ballast 10 5 Set Screw 8 53 Quartz Compression Nut RL 110 1197T5 UV Lamp 11 6 Quartz Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 11 3 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 RQS 1181 Quartz Open Sleeve 22X25X1181 2 6 UV5000 Chamber 8 11 Viewport Inner Bushing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 in newer UV 5000 Systems the view port assemblies are located on top of the chamber Part No Description 8 9 Viewport Compression Nut 8 10 Viewport Outer Bushing 8 4 1 Large Blue Cap 8 52 End Bushing 8 50 End Washer 8 14 2 NPT316SS inlet oulet Ports 2 4 Chamber Joiner Tube 7 15GL Glass Viewport Disk 5 2 Mounting Feet not pictured 8 4 Small Blue Cap 20 UV 6000 UV Purification Systems Item Part No WOO O U LO NE 4 BE 800W30L 1 2 10 5 8 301 RL 100 1197T6 11 10 11 324 RQS 1190 2 60 8 11 Technical Info Description Ballast Set Screw Quartz
12. b thoroughly with brush or sponge Rinse thoroughly 4 Remove O ring gasket from sump and wipe groove and O ring gasket clean You may choose to lubricate O ring gasket with a coating of food grade silicon grease Place O ring gasket back in place and press O ring gasket down into the groove with fingers or place on rim of sump Note Make sure O ring gasket is seated level to maintain proper seal If O ring gasket appears dam aged replace at this time 5 Insert a new cartridge into the sump making sure that it slips down over the sump standpipe 6 Screw the sump onto the cap and handtighten Make sure that the cartridge slips over the cap standpipe 7 Open shutoffs at the UV system if present open a faucet to depressurize the plumbing system then turn on the water supply slowly to allow filter housing s to fill with water 8 Depress the pressure release button if present to release trapped air from the filter housings 9 Check for leaks before leaving installation Filter sump may be gently tightened with plastic filter wrench if leaks occur DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 12 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Maintenance Filter Maintenance and Troubleshooting I mportant Do not use filter with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown qual ity without adequate disinfection before or after the unit An activated carbon cartridge Taste Odour may contain a small amount of car bon fines very fine black po
13. emove quartz sleeve dome from packaging being careful not to loose the spring inside the dome You may wish to lubricate o ring with food grade silicon or plumber s grease do NOT use oil based products such as Vaseline and roll it over one end of the sleeve or the open end of the dome Avoid fingerprints on the sleeve dome wipe with alcohol Gently slide the sleeve dome into the unit For domed systems UV 1 UV 250 UV 700 and UV 1200 the dome will center itself inside the bottom of the reac tion chamber For sleeved systems UV 1500 UV 3000 UV 5000 and UV 6000 the sleeve s will protrude out of the reaction chamber at the bottom end hold in place with hand or foot Roll second o ring over the end at the bottom Thread on the compression nut s The O ring will set itself into the beveled seal of the bushing on the reaction chamber Hand tighten the nut s do NOT use tools In sleeved systems install the lower plastic cap and gently tighten the set screws with the Allen key supplied This will keep the lamp from sliding through Insert the UV lamp it will center itself in the spring inside the dome in domed sys tems or stop at the lower plastic cap in sleeved systems Connect the white 4 pin electrical connector Replace the top plastic cap and gently tighten setscrews Unit is now ready to be turned on Open main water valve slowly As water fills into the filter set press the red but ton on top of the first filter housing pre
14. ever expose your eyes directly to UV light This UV system is designed for indoor use only Do not use this UV system where it may be exposed to the elements Protect the unit from freezing at all times ELECTRI CAL SHOCK HAZARD This UV system is installed near water Please take all necessary precautions Other than where noted in this manual DO NOT attempt to repair parts yourself but contact the manufacturer or authorized dealer for repair service The electronic ballast in this system can get damaged from voltage and or fre quency deviations caused by power outages or lightning strikes Only connect this UV system to a properly grounded outlet A GFCI circuit is recommended It should not be plugged into the same circuit as a water pump since the on off cycle of the pump can cause voltage spikes in the line It is highly recommended especially in rural areas to install a quality voltage regulator or surge suppressor rated at gt 3600 J oules at the power input to the ballast In older homes the installation of plastic water treatment devices such as filter housings may interrupt the water pipe s electrical continuity to ground This can lead to pinhole leaking due to electrolysis or stray current corrosion For preven tion the piping has to be properly bonded and grounded Contact a professional plumber for information Ensure installation is in compliance with all local laws regulations and codes DO NOT operate the UV sys
15. ht to make changes in the product design and layout without notification to its customers Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Wyckomar UV purification system Please read through the installation procedures and follow all safety warnings when setting up your system Wyckomar Inc manufactures several sizes of UV purification sys tems however they all operate on the same principle Basic installation is the same for most units Refer to the exploded view diagrams for replacement parts Table of Contents Page Section 1 Introduction How Ultraviolet Water Purification Works 2 How Your Wyckomar UV Water Purifier Works 3 Section 2 Setting Up Safety Precautions 4 Important Considerations 5 Installation Diagrams 6 Installation 7 Start Up Operation 8 Section 3 Maintenance Disinfecting Your Water System 9 Ultraviolet Lamp Replacement 10 Quartz Dome or Sleeve Replacement Cleaning 11 Changing Filter Cartridges 12 Filter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 13 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Section 4 Technical Info Exploded Diagrams and Parts Lists 14 21 Section 5 Accessories Filter Sets and Cartridges 23 UV Monitoring System 24 Remote Output and Operation Logging 25 Purge Valve Hour Meter 26 Section 6 Contact and Warranty Wyckomar Contact Info 27 Warranty Registration Card 28 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems 6 Introduction Wyckomar Ultraviolet UV Purifiers utilize the pro
16. if present check the view port 10 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Maintenance Cleaning Replacing the Quartz Dome or Sleeve I mportant If water turbidity is a problem it is advisable to clean the quartz dome sleeve each time when replacing the lamp 1 Turn off the water supply and open a faucet to depressurize the plumbing sys tem Unplug the purifier from the electrical outlet Press the pressure relief button on one of the filter housings Horizontal mounted systems need to be drained by removing filter bowls Have a bucket on hand 2 With the Allen key provided loosen the two set screws that secure the top cap containing the electrical cord Remove the cap and carefully set aside it is attached to the chamber with the ground wire 3 Remove the white lamp pin connector from lamp end Remove the UV lamp carefully from the UV unit 4 Loosen and remove the sealing compression nut Caution Quartz dome sleeve may be stuck to the O ring inside the retaining nut 5 Carefully remove the quartz dome sleeve from the UV chamber 6 Wipe the quartz dome sleeve with nonabrasive cleaner e g CLR or Limeaway and with an alcohol wipe being careful not to touch the dome sleeve with your fingers You may choose to lubricate the O ring with food grade silicon or plumber s grease do not use oil based products such as Vaseline Slide the O ring onto the dome sleeve 7 Using a clean cloth to hold the end of the replacement q
17. or in the viewport regardless of whether or not water is flowing through the system UV intensity is constantly displayed in real time on the meter face on the monitor device If the UV intensity emitted by the lamp drops below the alarm set point 70 of new lamp UV output the audible alarm will sound An optional solenoid valve may be connected to the monitor to stop the water flow The UV Monitor is available with volt free contacts for remote signaling of opera tion and also with 4 20mA output for remote operation logging see Page 25 Installation instructions are supplied with the UV Monitor 24 Wvckomar UV Purification Systems Accessories Remote Output and Operation Logging An electronic ballast and a monitor can be equipped with volt free contacts to al low remote signalling of the operation This allows to incorporate the UV system into the work flow of a large water treatment system that is centrally operated through a BMS building management system A UV Monitor with 4 20 mA output for remote operation logging in a PLC is also available UV Monitor with 4 20 mA Output UV Monitor Wet Dry Contacts Extension 25 Wvckomar UV Purification Systems Accessories lt o Purge Valve Hour Meter ap Thermo Sensitive Purge Valve During times of no flow some UV systems will warm up as there is no cool water flowing through the chamber to cool the lamp This is normal Increased tempera
18. rifier Works Untreated water enters the lower portion of the purification chamber and flows through the unit in an upward circular path The spiraling movement assures the maximum irradiation of the fluid and helps prevent larger particles from blocking the treatment of microorganisms The purification chamber contains the ultra violet light producing lamp In operation the lamp emits a bluish glow which is visible in the view port window on the side of some units WARNING DO NOT LOOK AT THE UV LIGHT DIRECTLY Looking through the view port is safe since the glass disc in the view port filters out the UV rays On systems equipped with a UV monitor do not look at the UV light through the view port as the quartz disc that is used in this case does not filter out the UV rays If your unit does not have a view port operation of the UV light is confirmed by a green LED indicator lamp on the ballast As long as the appropriate indicators are glowing the unit is working properly An alarm will sound when the UV lamp is not functioning When the alarm is sounding the lamp must be replaced for the unit to operate properly The alarm sounds also when the ballast is damaged for any reason e g from moisture buildup inside or from having received a power spike or lightning strike To Power Source Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Setting Up Safety Precautions Please READ and FOLLOW all safety precautions SAVE these instructions N
19. s ie i A Technical Info UVe 1 20 0 Exploded Diagram Parts List Item Part No Description 4 BE 800WL 1 2 Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut Quartz Domed Sleeve 22x25x895 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 RL 84 893T5 UV Lamp 11 6 Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 8 10 Viewport Outer Bushing Item Part No Description 7 15GL Glass Viewport Disc 8 11 Viewport Inner Bushing 8 9 Viewport Compression Nut 2 5 UV1200 Chamber 8 29 Lamp Extension Spring Plastic Cap Lamp Connector End Washer End Bushing Concave Cap End Conical Spring 1 0 NPT 31655 Inlet Outlet Ports Wyckomar Item Part No 8 9 8 10 8 11 7 15GL 2 4 5 2 8 4 UV Purification Systems UV i 50 Technical Info Exploded Diagram Parts List Item Part No 4 BE 800WL 1 2 10 5 8 53 8 4 1 4 2 RL 110 1197T5 RQS 1181 11 6 11 3 8 52 8 50 8 12 Description Viewport Compression Nut Viewport Outer Bushing Viewport Inner Bushing Glass Viewport Disc UV1500 Chamber Mounting Feet Small Blue Cap Description Ballast Set Screw Quartz Compression Nut Large Blue Cap Lamp Connector UV Lamp Quartz Open Sleeve 22x25x1181 Glass Disc Seal Lamp O ring 2 113 Quartz Sleeve Seal 2 211 End Bushing End Washer 1 0 NPT 31655 Inlet Outlet Ports Wyckomar UV Purification Systems T 3 Technical Info UN ad 0 0 O Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Item Part No Description 4 BE 800WL30 1 2 Ballast 10 5 Set
20. ssure relief valve to release air Hold until water starts to escape and then release Continue with next filter Open valves on either side of purifier slowly and check for leaks bypass valve should remain closed Turn on any faucet to release air in the system wait for a steady stream of water then turn off faucet Plug the power cable from the ballast into an appropriate power source outlet a power surge suppressor rated at gt 3600 J oules is strongly recommend ed Wait for the lamp to come on up to 30 sec and inspect the ballast and viewport if present Now that system is operating properly any incoming water is disinfected Any ex isiting pathogens downstream of the system if present are not affected There fore it is mandatory to disinfected the plumbing system downstream from the unit after installation according to the instructions on Page 9 8 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems P N Setting Up Maintenance El Disinfecting Your Water System OS a In any UV system disinfection takes place inside the UV chamber and there is no residual disinfection agent remaining in the water stream Pathogens that may still be present in the plumbing system downstream of the UV unit will not be affected by the disinfection process For this reason it is CRITICAL that the plumbing system is disinfected after initial installation to prevent possible re contamination of the water on it s way to the taps The following
21. tem if the power cord plug or any electrical compo nent appears to be damaged or if the unit has been dropped or damaged in any way Inspect the UV system after installation and carefully check for leaks DO NOT plug in the system if there is water on any part s that are not intended to be wet This system is to be used ONLY for its intended use of potable water disinfection DO NOT use attachments that are not approved by the manufacturer as this may cause problems with the UV system 4 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Setting Up I mportant Considerations Wyckomar purifiers are installed either at the main water supply line or at point of use In some installations particularly where plumbing is old the water may become re contaminated in the pipes between the purifier and the faucet Be sure to follow instructions under Disinfecting Your Water System on Page 9 Wyckomar purifiers are designed to be installed vertically and work best when mounted in this position However in cases with space restrictions the unit may be mounted horizontally see Installation Diagrams on Page 6 Important Clearance to the side or above the unit for lamp exchanges should be equal to the length of the purifier Caution The ballast and all electrical connections must be mounted and in stalled above water lines to prevent the possibility of electric shock in the case of a water leak A grounded electrical outlet is required GFCI is
22. ter Horizontal Installation Surge Chamber Sire Solenoid Valve E optional Lamp Clearance needed Sediment Carbon Filter Filter Wvckomar UV Purification Systems Setting Up Installation Carefully select the location for the UV system and any related components Note the direction of water flow in the supply line to which the unit is being connected Refer to the appropriate exploded view diagram for your unit and check to see that you have all the necessary fittings Parts List 4 screws 1 quartz dome or sleeve 1 or 2 O rings 1 alcohol wipe 1 Allen key wrench 1 UV lamp w O rings on each end Turn off the main water supply valve Fasten unit to wall using the mounting clips pipe hangers and screws provided Press the UV chamber into the clips for a secure hold Install new plumbing making sure the In and Out ports on the filter set point in the direction of water flow Installation of bypass and valves is recommended Install filter set Install UV unit After installation of the plumbing is complete install electrical components Surge suppressor and ballast monitor if present ABOVE the water line Complete installation with pre filter set and UV Inlet Outlet shutoff valves are recommended 7 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems LS Setting Up Peder Installation and Start Up Operation Take the plastic cap off the unit and remove the black nut from the end of the unit R
23. ture of the water means reduced UV output as hot lamps do not produce as much germicidal output as cool lamps do This may result in the UV system going into alarm state If it is equipped with a UV Monitor The solution to this problem is to install a thermo sensitive purge valve at the out port of the UV system It will automatically open and drain water from the cham ber to allow cool water to replace it and maintain high UV output of the lamp No power is required Purge Valve Installation on the Out Port with a T Fitting Hour Meter The electronic ballast of any Wyckomar UV system can be equipped with an op tional resettable hour meter displaying the total run time of the lamp This is convenient for ensuring that the lamp is not used after the germicidal output has decreased to less than 70 of the output of a new lamp after 9000 hours of operation Ballast with Hour Meter Installed 26 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Question Contact and Warranty Information Congratulations on purchasing a Wyckomar UV purification system We want you to be satisfied with your product and with our service If you need to contact a Wyckomar Customer Service Representative please have your product model number and serial number ready For warranty service please contact us for an RMA number and ship defective product along with proof of purchase indicating the date of purchase and a letter describing the problem to
24. uartz dome sleeve guide it gently into the UV chamber and screw the sealing compression nut down until snug to secure seal Hand tight only DO NOT USE TOOLS 8 Insert the replacement lamp into the quartz dome sleeve Gently push the lamp pin connector against the pins at the end of the lamp 9 Complete the reassembly of the UV purifier Make sure that all electrical parts are dry before replacing the top cap and securing it with the setscrews 10 Plug in the ballast turn on the water supply and check for leaks 11 Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Maintenance Changing Filter Cartridges Filter cartridges have to be changed on a frequent basis to ensure porper opera tion of the system A pressure drop detected at the tap is an indication that the sediment filter cartridges is at capacity and a re occurrence of unwanted taste or odour is an indication that the carbon cartridge if present is exhausted Follow these steps to change out filter cartridges in your system 1 Turn off the water supply If isolation valves are installed at the unit close them both 2 Depress pressure release button to relieve pressure in filter housing Unscrew housing with plastic wrench Note When opening filter housing it is common for the O ring gasket to lift out of the housing and stick to cap 3 Remove used cartridge and discard Rinse out housing and fill approximately 1 3 full of water Add about 2 to 3 teaspoons of bleach and scru
25. ven principle of ultraviolet light radiation to eliminate or reduce unacceptable levels of microorganisms in water and other liquids Ultraviolet light energy destroys bacteria viruses fungi spores algae and other such contaminants which are pathogenic to humans animals and plants How Ultraviolet Water Purification Works Ultraviolet purification is a completely natural non chemical environmentally safe technique which adds nothing to and removes nothing from the water such as trace minerals Factors Affecting UV Purification The Wyckomar UV Purifier is guaranteed to eliminate microbiological contamina tion only if the physical qualities of the influent water supply are as follows Turbidity Suspended Solids Turbidity must be lt 1 0 NTU at the time of disin fection There must be a 5 micron or less sediment prefiltration system installed before the UV system TDS Total Dissolved Solids Should not exceed approximately 500 ppm Total Hardness Sum of Calcium amp Magnesium Must be lt 10 gpg grains per gallon of hardness otherwise pretreatment Is required Tannins amp Colour Must be lt 2 0 ppm or pretreatment Is required Iron Must be lt 0 3 ppm Manganese Must be lt 0 05 ppm If your water quality parameters do not meet these criteria please contact the manufacturer for pretreatment recom mendations Wyckomar UV Purification Systems Introduction How Your Wyckomar UV Water Pu
26. wder A new cartridge should be flushed with suf ficient water after installation to remove the fines before using the water Each time that you use water from your filtered water tap for drinking or cooking purposes it is recommended that you run the tap for at least 10 seconds prior to using the water This is important if the water tap is not used daily Replacement filter cartridges have a limited service life Changes in taste colour and flow of the water being filtered are signals that replacement of the cartridge is imminent or may soon be necessary CAUTI ON The filter must be protected against freezing Failure to do so may result in cracking of the filter and water leakage CAUTI ON All filtration systems contain other parts that have a limited service life Exhaustion of the service life of those parts often cannot be easily detected Commonly it is only after leakage has been observed or water damage has oc curred that one is made aware that the service life has been exhausted I MPORTANT NOTICE To prevent costly repairs or possible water damage we recommend that the bowl or sump of all plastic housings be replaced periodically at least every 5 years for clear sumps and every 10 years for opaque sumps 13 UV Item Part No 11 6 RQD 269 2 1 8 29 1 UV Purification Systems Technical Info Exploded Diagram amp Parts List Item Part No Description 4 BE 425W U Ballast 10 5 Set Screw 8 51 Quartz
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