Commodity Axis ViaAqua Terminator UVS-9N User manual

WARNING! The UV lamp used in this unit produces
harmful ultraviolet radiation. Never look directly at lamp
as damage to eyes will occur. Always disconnect the
power supply before opening the unit for service. Failure
to do so will expose the user to harmful UV radiation.
Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for safety and proper use not
in accordance with the directions and safety labels.
UV STERILIZER

UVS-9N
UVS-13N
UVS-18N
UVS-36N
WARNING AND SAFEGUARDS
• The UV lamp used in this unit produces harmful ultraviolet radiation. Never look directly at
lamp as damage to eyes will occur. Always disconnect the power supply before opening
the unit for service. Failure to do so will expose the user to harmful UV radiation.
• This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/
or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling the product.
• It is your sole responsibility to verify that the plug and receptacle are clean/free of
moisture and salt build up at all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium,
and magnesium. Failure to do so may cause fire and/or loss of life.
• Do not plug into an extension cord or power strip.
• A drip loop must be used when plug into any electrical devices. A drip loop is part of the
cord hanging below the receptacle.
• The national code requires all aquarium equipment to be plugged into a G.F.C.I. (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical outlet. If you do not have a G.F.C.I., have an electrician
install one prior to operating any aquarium components.
Read and follow all precautions, safeguards and instructions.
• Use this product for its intended use only.
• Never yank or pull the cord from the electrical outlet.
• Do not operate if the plug or wire is damaged.
• Do not operate without water.
• The ultraviolet sterilizer must be turned off prior to shutting off the water to the ultraviolet
sterilizer.
• Verify that hands are dry prior to disconnected the power.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution keep all connections dry.
• If the product is to fall into the water, unplug the unit first then retrieve the unit from the
water. If any of the electrical components get wet unplug immediately.
FEATURES
• Quartz PL UV bulb
• Quartz Sleeve
• Built in Water resistant ballast
• For use indoors or outdoors
• For use in salt and freshwater environment
The ViaAqua®Terminator™ UV Sterilizer features a quartz glass PL bulb. The sterilizer
uses a quartz sleeve that will maintain the bulb temperature thus allowing 95% of the
UV radiation to sterilize the water, producing more UV radiation than comparable UV
units. The internal burning chamber is design for maximum contact time. As the water is
redirected by the baffles in the internal burning chamber a vortex will occur. The increased
contact time exposes virtually all organic, single celled algae and eradicates most harmful
microorganisms to maximum UV radiation exposure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. Wattage Max. Water Flow Pond Size Aquarium
Size
UPC No.
0069037
UVS-9N 9 w 500 GPH 750 gal. 100 gal. 3365 6
UVS-13N 13 w 600 GPH 1500 gal. 200 gal. 3366 3
UVS-18N 18 w 750 GPH 2500 gal. 300 gal. 33670
UVS-36N 36 w 1250 GPH 6000 gal. 500 gal. 3368 7

Mounting
bracket
O-ring Main O-ring
Bulb
Socket
Quartz Sleeve
Barbed fitting
with O-ring
Compression
nut
Indicator light
Cap and
ballast
PL
UV bulb
This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
your hand after handling this product.
It is your sole responsibilities to verify that the plug and the receptacle
are clean and free of moisture and salt build up at all times. The
receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium, magnesium and dust.
Failure to do so can cause fire, damage to property, permanent damage
to the product and personal injury not limited to loss of life.
Do not plug into extension cord/power strip.
A drip loop must be used when plugging all electrical aquarium devices.
A drip loop is that part of the cord hanging below the receptacle.
The national code requires that a GFCI (Ground fault circuit interrupter)
be used in the branch circuit supplying all power to water pumps and
electrical aquarium equipment. If you do not have a GFCI, have an electrician install one
prior to operating any aquarium component.
Additional Safety Precautions & Warnings:
Age Recommendation: 18 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without
direct adult supervision. As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating
it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product
or the property of others.
Important: You must verify that the receptacle is clean and free of moisture at all
times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, and calcium. Failure to do so will
cause permanent damage to the UV or start a fire.
The national code requires that a GFCI be utilized in the branch circuit which
supplies electrical power to the aquarium pump and all other electrical aquarium
devices.
DRIP
LOOP
GFCI
ONLY PART LIST
1. Barbed fittings with o-ring
2. Compression nut
3. Mounting bracket
4. PL UV bulb
5. Cap and ballast
6. Indicator light
7. O-ring
8. Main o-ring
9. Bulb socket
10.Quartz Sleeve

INSTALLATION
Installation of the UV Sterilizer
Note: Every unit is equipped with a safety switch and the light bulb will not light un-
less the cap and ballast is installed properly
1. Follow all safeguards and warning.
2. Since the ultraviolet light does not come with a pump, a water supply needs to be
installed. To do this a powerhead, external water pump or a canister filter can be used.
The pump supplying water to the ultraviolet sterilizer must be pre-filtered. Pre-filtering the
water will limit build-up on the quartz sleeve thus allowing maximum UV penetration.
3. Use the chart provided for optimum performance. Note: Slow water flow (GPH) will
increase the duration the water will be in contact with ultraviolet radiation. The only
variable which increases contact time is the speed of water flow (GPH) not the way water
is channeled in the reaction chamber.
4. Find a place for the ultraviolet chamber where as it cannot come in contact with water
and when the tubing is installed there will not be any kinks in the tubing.
5. Installation for inline applications: Model number 9w, 13w, 18w and 36w:
a. Place the UV in an area where as it will not come in contact with water or in direct
contact with elements, such as rain, direct sunlight, or flooding.
b.Secure using the mounting brackets provided.
c. Now install the barbed tubing fittings.
6. Verify that the o-ring inside the barbed fitting is clean and free of all debris. The use of
silicone o-ring lubricant aids in creating a good seal.
7. Place the barbed tubing fitting onto the threaded opening on the ultraviolet chamber.
Now slide the threaded nut over the barbed tubing fitting and tighten. Hands tighten only.
Repeat step 2 for the discharge. Do not reduce the discharge tubing. The discharge
tubing must be at least as large as the intake tubing.
Note: When using larger tubing it may be necessary to saw off the smaller adapters.
a. Secure the flexible tubing with hose clamps.
b.Turn on water supply.
c. Plug the ultraviolet sterilizer into a GFCI electrical outlet only.
Installation of UV PL Bulb
1. Follow all safeguards and warnings.
2. Unscrew the threaded PL bulb cap and ballast on the end of the ultraviolet sterilizer.
Once unscrewed the inside of the cap will reveal the PL light bulb socket.
3. Remove the PL ultraviolet bulb from the box. Important: Do not touch the quartz part of
the bulb. If needed use a clean cloth to handle the bulb.
4. Align the pins with the holes in the bulb socket. Press the bulb directly into the holes in
the bulb socket. Avoid all angles; failure to do so may cause permanent damage to the
bulb and/or the bulb socket.
5. Screw cap back onto the UV sterilizer.
MAINTENANCE
Before doing any maintenance on the ultraviolet sterilizer, the power supply and water
supply must be disconnected. Only in rare situations does the quartz sleeve ever have to
be removed. If necessary use a coin or a large flat head screw driver to gently and carefully
remove the quartz sleeve. If excess force is used the quartz sleeve will break. After removed
use a soft clean cloth to gently remove any excess grim and/or debris. Reassemble using
a small amount of silicone o-ring lubricant placed on the o-ring prior to sliding into the main
body of the ultraviolet sterilizer.
The PL ultraviolet bulb needs to be replaced every 8,000-9,000 hours. This will insure
optimum performance.

1. Follow all safeguards and warnings
2. Unscrew the threaded PL bulb cap on the end of the ultraviolet sterilizer. Once
unscrewed the inside of the cap will reveal the PL light bulb socket.
3. Remove the PL UV bulb from the box. Important: Do not touch the quartz part of the
bulb. If needed use a clean cloth to handle the bulb.
4. Align the pins with the holes in the bulb socket. Press the bulb directly into the holes in
the bulb socket. Avoid all angles; failure to do so may cause permanent damage to the
bulb and/or the bulb socket.
5. Screw cap back onto the UV sterilizer.
6. Replacement quartz sleeves and quartz bulbs are available at your independent dealer.
Note: The efficiency of the Terminator UV Sterilizer depends on the duration the
UV light is contact with the water. Thus the rate of water flow not the way the water
travels will relate to the efficiency of the UV sterilizer.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Wattage Case Lot UPC No.
0006760
UVS 9B 9 w 12 2367 1
UVS 13B 13 w 12 2900 0
UVS 18B 18 w 12 2903 1
UVS 36B 36 w 12 1510 2
TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Monday to Thursday 9 am - 5 pm PST
[phone] ext. 102.
[email protected]
LIMITED WARRANTY Commodity Axis, Inc.®warrants that the ViaAqua®
Terminator™ UV Sterilizer is free from defects for a period of one year from the initial date
of purchase shown on the original cash register receipt. Commodity Axis, Inc.®disclaims
all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties
of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Although this limited warranty
gives you specific rights, you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This
warranty is void if the failure is due to misuse, tampering, negligence, abuse, accident and/
or submersion, a failure to properly install, maintain, clean, prefilter, reassemble, and/or
failure to use the ViaAqua®Terminator™ UV Sterilizer with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).
CONSUMER REMEDIES Commodity Axis, Inc.®entire liability and
your sole and exclusive remedy shall be either repair or replacement of the ViaAqua®
Terminator™ UV Sterilizer only if you return the defective unit directly to Commodity Axis,
Inc.®with the original receipt in its original box along with ten dollars ($10.00) for shipping
and handling. Do not send the ViaAqua®Terminator™ UV Sterilizer by insured mail. You
may send your returns or replacements by UPS requiring a signature upon arrival. Any
replaced unit will be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period. In no
event shall any shipping charges be reimbursed. In no event will Commodity Axis, Inc.®be
liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to, lost sea life,
personal injury, property damage, equipment damage, lost profits, lost wages, lost savings,
lost income, etc., arising out of the use of the ViaAqua®Terminator™ UV Sterilizer . Some
states do not allow for the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
RETURNS Please contact our service center at [phone] or
fax [phone] to arrange repair and/or replacement. Please allow 4-6 weeks for all
returns. Commodity Axis, Inc.®cannot ship nor respond to a P.O. Box address.
WARRANTY CARD Please go to our website, to download Warranty Card.
http://www.viaaquaoceanpure.com/main/resources.html
Fill out this warranty card and mail it with Proof of Purchase within 15 days of purchase

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