Central Aquatics Turbo-Twist 9w User manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Article Turbo-Twist 9w Turbo-Twist 18w Turbo-Twist 36w
UVC Lamp 9 watt 18 watt 36 watt
Rated Voltage AC120V AC120V AC120V
Rated Cycle 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
Rated Power 10.2 watt 19 watt 38 watt
Irradiation of UVC Radiation* 9,580 µW/cm2 11,400 µW/cm2 11,400 µW/cm2
Wavelength of Radiation 253.7nm 253.7nm 253.7nm
Life of UVC Lamp Approx. 8,000 hrs Approx. 8,000 hrs Approx. 8,000 hrs
Pond Volume Up to 2,000 gals Up to 4,400 gals Up to 8,800 gals
Pond Flow Rate (gallons per hour) 300-500 gph 500-1000 gph 1000-2200 gph
Hose sizes 1/2", 5/8" 5/8", 3/4" 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"
Cord Length Approx. 9 ft Approx. 9 ft Approx. 9 ft
*(value @ 20mm distance from the UVC lamp)
LOCKING
ARM
LOCKING
RING SCREW
THREADED CAP
PLUG
UVC LAMP
QUARTZ
HOUSING
LAMP-ON
INDICATOR
O-RING GASKET
MAIN BODY
FLAT O-RING
GASKET
BALLAST
TURBO-TWIST
BRACKET SUCTION CUP
TANK
BRACKET
HOSE BARB
ADAPTOR
HOSE BARB
ADAPTOR
HOSE LOCK
NUT
HOSE LOCK
NUT
HOSE
BARB
OUTLET
HOSE
BARB
OUTLET
Water pump
not included.
TAPERED
O-RING
TAPERED
O-RING
PARTS DIAGRAM
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MAIN BODY
LOCKING
ARM
LOCKING
RING
SCREW
QUARTZ
HOUSING
MAIN BODY
QUARTZ SLEEVE
QUARTZ
HOUSING
(PICTURE 1) (PICTURE 2) (PICTURE 3)
LOCKING ARM
Instructions
1. Set up and positioning
Adjusting the hose barb inlet and outlet
The hose barbs can be positioned in four dierent locations
to facilitate connections to other applications.
The Turbo-Twist Ultraviolet Pond Sterilizers are easy to set up and operate. Please read all
instructions in their entirety before installation.
To accommodate your new sterilizer, you will need a pump with an appropriate ow rate
for the size of your UV Pond Sterilizer to ensure adequate ultraviolet exposure of pond water
with appropriate frequency.
➀Unscrew locking ring screw and slide tab down to release.
(Picture 2)
➁Carefully twist the quartz housing and the main body
opposite of each other. (Picture 3)
➂Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main body. (Picture 3)
➃Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.
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HOSE LOCK NUT
O-RING O-RINGHOSE BARB ADAPTER
SMALL HOSE LOCK NUT
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
THREADED CAP UVC LAMP
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
O-RING GASKET
Make sure that the at O-ring gasket is properly
positioned inside the threaded cap (already
installed in unit). Screw the threaded cap tightly
back into place.
3. Reassembly
Hose barb adapter installation.
2. UVC Lamp installation
4. Attaching the hose lock nuts
Remove threaded cap, install UVC lamp
into socket until lamp“clicks” into place.
Handle lamp with a clean cloth.
➀Position the hose lock nuts on the
hose-barb inlet and outlet.
➀Place the O-ring on hose barb
inlet/outlet, watching for taper
orientation.
➁Hand tighten the hose
barb adapter onto the
Turbo-Twist.
➂Use exible tubing to connect the sterilizer
to the water supply. Turn the hose lock nut
counter-clockwise to tighten exible tubing
onto the hose barb.
➁Use exible tubing (not supplied) to connect the sterilizer to the water
supply. Turn the hose lock nut counter-clockwise to tighten exible
tubing onto the hose barb. Hose lock nuts require only hand tightening.
Note: The plug and cord should be turned together when
screwing the threaded cap back into place.
Note: Do not use
O-ring when larger
hose barbs are being
used.
Note: Water will leak if the O-ring is not in place.
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SNAP-IN SNAP-IN
SNAP-IN
TURBO-TWIST
(DO NOT SUBMERSE)
Warning:
Never install
a valve on the
tubing between
the main body
and the pond.
WATER FLOW OUTLET FROM PUMP
HOSE BARB
INLET
PUMP POND
WATER
FLOW
➁Snap the main body into the brackets indicated
by a“click”.
5. Installing the Turbo-Twist
➀Attach Turbo-Twist brackets with screws on a
xed surface.
6. Tubing connection
Connect the tubing between the water ow outlet
and the hose barb inlet.
It is recommended that a prelter be used with the
Turbo-Twist to limit the amount of debris entering
the sterilizer.
Note: Make sure that the tubing is not carrying the weight of the
Turbo-Twist UV Pond Sterilizer. Use the Turbo-Twist brackets to support
the unit to a rm surface.
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LAMP-ON
INDICATOR
7. Start water ow
8. Power up Turbo-Twist
Turn on water supply to the Turbo-Twist. Once proper water ow has
been established, tilt the unit and let the air bubbles inside the
tubing and the main body escape. Examine the unit and check for
any leaks.
Connect the Turbo-Twist to the GFCI power supply. (Use a covered,
weather-resistant GFCI outlet.) Verify that the UVC lamp is working
properly, indicated by the light blue glow emitted through the
lamp-on indicator. The light from the lamp-on indicator will not
aect the skin or the eye.
C A U T I O N
• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet
radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Pond Sterilizer from the power supply
when installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Pond Sterilizer in water.
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QUARTZ
HOUSING
MAIN BODY
(PICTURE 3)
(PICTURE 2)
(PICTURE 1)
Maintenance
To ensure superior performance, the quartz sleeve
should be cleaned periodically.
Cleaning the quartz sleeve
➀Disconnect UV Pond Sterilizer from
outlet, turn o the pump and let water
drain from Turbo-Twist. (Picture 1)
➁Unscrew locking ring screw and slide
tab down to release. (Picture 2)
➂Carefully twist the quartz housing and
the main body opposite of each other.
(Picture 2)
➃Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main
body. (Picture 3)
➄Wipe the quartz sleeve using a soft,
damp cloth. Do not use household
cleaners or abrasive scrubbers to clean
the quartz housing.
➅Once clean, reinstall the quartz sleeve
into the main body.
➆Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.
C A U T I O N
• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet
radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Pond Sterilizer from the power supply
when installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Pond Sterilizer in water.
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UVC LAMP
SOCKET
UVC LAMP
SOCKET
(PICTURE 1)
(PICTURE 2)
(PICTURE 3)
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
UVC Lamp
is not working
• The plug is not connected to
the power supply.
• Connect the plug to the
power supply.
• UVC lamp base is loose. • Carefully push the UVC lamp
onto the socket until a“click”
is heard.
• The lamp has expired. • Replace the UVC lamp.
Water leak
between the
main body and
hose lock nuts
• The hose lock nut is loose. • Tighten the hose barb or the
hose lock nut.
• The O-ring is not in place. • Install the O-ring.
UVC Lamp Replacement
The UVC lamp has a useful life of about 12 months. To ensure eective
performance, replace the UVC lamp once per year.
How to replace the UVC lamp
➀Disconnect the sterilizer from the power supply.
(It is also necessary to disconnect the power to the
water pump.)
➁Remove the threaded cap to expose the lamp
socket. (Picture 1)
➂Pull the UVC lamp assembly out of the main body
and allow to cool. (Be careful not to touch the lamp
as it may be hot.) (Picture 2)
➃Once cool, pull the UVC lamp out of the socket.
(Picture 3)
➄Install new lamp making sure pins of the lamp plug
into the socket, indicated with a“click”.
➅Reassemble the Turbo-Twist.
If troubleshooting steps do not work, please contact
Central Aquatics Tech Support for additional help.
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WA R N I N G
Please read instructions in their entirety
before using the UV Pond Sterilizer.
Cut o the power and stop using
if the UV Pond Sterilizer was submersed
or dampened by water.
Cut o the power immediately if water
enters into the quartz housing.
Cut o the power if there is a burning or
smoking smell.
Never connect the sterilizer to the power
outlet while hands are wet.
Never look directly at the unshielded
lamp or allow prolonged exposure
to skin as the ultraviolet radiation
emitted from the lamp can be
harmful.
Do not pull cord to disconnect
power supply.
Always leave a drip loop in the power
cord to prevent water from running
down the length
of the cord and
reaching the
power outlet.
Though the Turbo-Twist is water resistant,
it should never be intentionally submersed
in water. Always install the sterilizer in
a location where there is little likelihood
of ooding or water dripping onto the
UV Pond Sterilizer.
The water temperature owing through
the UV Pond Sterilizer should be below
105oF (40oC).
Make sure that appropriately-sized hose
lock nuts are positioned on hose barbs
before attempting to connect tubing.
Always disconnect the UV Pond Sterilizer
from the power supply before shutting
down the ow of water to prevent
overheating.
Only a 120V (60 Hz) electrical source
should be used with the Turbo-Twist.
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