Canature WaterGroup Aqua Flo AQUV-8R1 User manual

Owners Manual
Ultraviolet Disinfection System
Models: AQUV-8R1
Canature WaterGroup Canada Inc.
855 Park St.
Regina, SK, S4N 6M1
CANADA
Toll Free: [phone]
1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all instructions and follow
them when using this product. Failure to consider this information and follow these instructions,
including those concerning maintenance, may result in property damage, injury and or death.
2. We recommend installation only be completed by a competent installer or plumbing professional to insure this
product is installed in accordance with local plumbing codes.
3. Test the water periodically to verify that the system is performing satisfactorily.
4. Discard small parts remaining after the installation.
5. Failure to install the system correctly voids the warranty.
6. Handle all components of the system with care. Do not drop, drag or turn components upside down.
7. Save these instructions and keep track of your product’s serial number.
NOTICE: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS A LIMITED WARRANTY. BY INSTALLING AND OR USING THIS PRODUCT, YOU WAIVE
CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION IN THE EVENT OF PROPERTY
DAMAGE, INJURY, AND OR DEATH.
BRAND: AQUA FLO.
MODELS: AQUV-8R1
Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc.
6353 Commerce Drive
Whitestown, IN, 46075
USA
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Drinking Water
Congratulations on purchasing this ultraviolet disinfection system. By purchasing an AQUA FLO UV
Disinfection system you are receiving not only a high quality product but also peace of mind.
Protecting your water supply with a UV system gives you reassurance that your family will have
access to safe drinking water throughout your entire home. This is a chemical free process which is
simple in its concept and eective in its abilities to inactivate microorganisms present in the water
supply. Simple maintenance, continuous disinfection and ultimately safe water, AQUA FLO makes it
that easy.
A. INTRODUCTION 4
B. SAFETY GUIDELINES 4
C. WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 6
D. INSTALLATION 6
E. DISINFECTION PROCEDURE 10
F. BALLAST FOR AQUV UV SYSTEMS 10
G. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 11
H. TROUBLESHOOTING 12
I. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 13
J. PARTS LIST 13
K. WARRANTY 16
Tested and Certied by IAPMO R&T to NSF/ANSI 61 (for material and structural requirements only),
NSF/ANSI 372 for low lead and CSA Standard B483.1.
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Additional testing and verication for UV dose performed by independent laboratory.

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Mounting
Bracket
STAGE 1
5 Micron
Pre-Filter
STAGE 2
UV System
WATER IN WATER OUT
UV Ballast
(A) INTRODUCTION
Your AQUV-8R1 features a two-stage design. The rst stage is a 5 micron sediment lter
that reduces dirt, rust, sand and other ne particulate matter. Stage two is a UV system
that instantly destroys pathogenic bacteria (such as coliform, E. coli, viruses, etc) in the
water using germicidal ultraviolet light emitted by a specially engineered UV lamp at
254 nm wavelength. Treated water ows out of the chamber and is ready for use (See
Fig 1).
UV systems are used around the world as a primary disinfectant as it is a natural,
non-chemical, environmentally safe technique that is not known to form any harmful
disinfection by-products.
Fig. 1.
Lamp contains mercury (Hg).
Dispose or recycle in accordance with applicable laws.
For information on safe handling procedures and safe disposal and recycling, consult :
Contains mercury
Hg
Diverting Mercury Management of
Lamps Containing
Mercury:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
and/or property loss or damage.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/
or property loss or damage.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury
and/or property loss or damage.
Indicates important information, that if not followed, may result in damage to the equipment.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol, look for one of the following signal words:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
(B) SAFETY GUIDELINES

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(B) SAFETY GUIDELINES (CONTINUED)
To avoid possible electric shock, extra care should be taken since water may be present near electrical equipment. Unless specically referred to
in these instructions, do not attempt repairs yourself. Do not plug the unit in if any electrical surfaces or electrical parts are wet.
DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT UV LAMP WHEN LAMP IS ON. UV light can cause serious burns to eyes and skin.
Do not operate the UV lamp outside the UV disinfection chamber.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than its intended use for potable water disinfection. The use of attachments not recommended,
approved or sold by the manufacturer may result in improper performance of the unit or an unsafe condition and void the product warranty.
Do not operate the system if it has a damaged electrical cord or plug, is malfunctioning, or has been damaged in any way.
Do not touch the lamp or quartz dome with dirty or moist hands. Hold the lamp and dome by the ends with soft dry gloves or cloth.
Before any cleaning or maintenance on the system, always unplug the unit from the power source.
Disconnect power cable from the power outlet by holding the plug. Never pull the cord.
To comply with the National Electrical Code and to provide additional protection from the risk of electric shock, this system should only be
connected to a properly grounded, grounding-type controller receptacle that is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Ensure that the lamp connector ground wire is connected to the grounding stud on the chamber.
Installation of the UV disinfection system and water lter will interrupt electrical grounding continuity of your plumbing system. For directions
on restoring the electrical grounding continuity, consult a certied electrician
Protect your unit from freezing and weather elements.
WARNING
To ensure continuous protection, UV LAMP MUST BE
REPLACED ANNUALLY. After 1 year of use, it will no
longer provide effective disinfection even though it stays lit.
WARNING
USE ONLY GENUINE AQUA FLO AQUV LAMPS. Use of non-
Aqua Flo AQUV UV lamps can result in unsafe drinking water,
which may lead to illness and/or death, ballast failure or fire,
and will void your product warranty. (see page 12 for details)
Canature WaterGroup U.S.A. Inc. / Canature WaterGroup
Canada Inc. (Canature) has disclosed all known risks
associated with the product within this manual but
cannot disclose risks that are beyond its knowledge.