Coralife TurboTwist Series User manual

TURBO-TWIST ®
Instructions
Coralife®
A product of Central Aquatics
(Division of Central Garden & Pet Co.)
Franklin, WI 53132 888.255.4527
Coralife® and Turbo-Twist® are registered
trademarks of Central Garden & Pet Co.
© 2011 Central Garden & Pet Co.
Please read these instructions in their entirety
before attempting to use this product.
EPA Estab. No. 073048-CA-00
UV Sterilizer

SPECIFICATIONS
Article Turbo-Twist 3x Turbo-Twist 6x Turbo-Twist 12x
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
Aquarium Volume Up to 125 gals Up to 250 gals Up to 500 gals
Flow Rate (gallons per hour) 100-200 gph 200-400 gph 400-1200 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)
THREADED CAP
PLUG
UVC LAMP
QUARTZ
HOUSING
LOCKING
ARM
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
1

Instructions
1. Set up and positioning
Adjusting the hose barb inlet and outlet
The hose barbs can be positioned in four different
locations to facilitate connections to other applications.
The Coralife Turbo-Twist Ultraviolet 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 power-head, pump, or canister filter
with an appropriate flow rate for the size of your UV Sterilizer to ensure adequate ultraviolet
exposure while treating the entire volume of aquarium water with appropriate frequency.
➀ Unscrew locking ring screw and slide tab down to
release. (Picture 1)
➁ Carefully twist the quartz housing and the main body
opposite of each other. (Picture 2)
➂ Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main body. (Picture 3)
➃ Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.
QUARTZ
HOUSING
MAIN BODY
QUARTZ SLEEVE
QUARTZ
HOUSING
MAIN BODY
(PICTURE 1) (PICTURE 2) (PICTURE 3)
LOCKING ARM
2

➀ Adjust the tank bracket so that it hangs
on the outside of the aquarium.
➂ Snap the main body into the bracket indicated
by a “click”. Snap the other bracket with the
suction cup in the same way.
➃ For horizontal positioning, take the suction
cup out and snap the main body into the
brackets until it locks with a “click”.
Bracket may be secured to a level surface.
➁ Slide the Turbo-Twist bracket onto the tank
bracket. Make sure the Turbo-Twist bracket is
securely fastened onto the tank bracket.
Bracket Installation
2. UVC Lamp installation
Remove threaded cap, install
UVC lamp into socket until lamp
“clicks” into place. Handle lamp
with a clean cloth.
RANGE OF THE CLAMP
PLACE ON
AQUARIUM
TURBO-TWIST
BRACKET
TANK
BRACKET
PULL-OUT PULL-OUT
SNAP-IN SNAP-IN
SNAP-IN
THREADED CAP UVC LAMP
SNAP-IN
SUCTION
CUP
3

Make sure that the flat 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.
4. Attaching the hose lock nuts
5. Installing the Turbo-Twist
➀ Position the hose lock nuts on the
hose-barb inlet and outlet.
Hang-on Positioning
Hang the unit using the Turbo-Twist
bracket and suction cup on the
outside of the aquarium. Adjust
the tank bracket to secure the
Turbo-Twist UV Sterilizer.
Horizontal Positioning
Attach Turbo-Twist bracket with screws
on a fixed surface.
➀ Place the O-ring on hose
barb inlet/outlet, watching
for taper orientation.
➁ Hand tighten the hose
barb adapter onto the
Turbo-Twist.
➂ Use flexible tubing to connect the sterilizer
to the water supply. Turn the hose lock nut
counter-clockwise to tighten flexible
tubing onto the hose barb.
➁ Use flexible tubing (not supplied) to connect the sterilizer
to the water supply. Turn the hose lock nut counter-
clockwise to tighten flexible 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.
HOSE LOCK NUT
O-RING O-RINGHOSE BARB ADAPTER
SMALL HOSE LOCK NUT
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
AQUARIUM
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
O-RING GASKET
4

6. Tubing connection
7. Start water flow
8. Power up Turbo-Twist
Connect the tubing between the
water flow outlet and the hose
barb inlet.
It is recommended that a prefilter
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 Sterilizer. Use the Turbo-Twist brackets
to support the unit to a firm surface.
Turn on water supply to the Turbo-Twist. Once proper water flow 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 power supply. 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 affect the skin or the eye.
LAMP-ON
INDICATOR
Warning:
Never install
a valve on the
tubing between
the main body
and the
aquarium.
WATER FLOW OUTLET
CANISTER
FILTER
HOSE BARB
INLET
WATER FLOW
WATER FLOW
LAMP-ON
INDICATOR
HOSE BARB
INLET
LAMP-ON
INDICATOR
C A U T I O N
• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet
radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply when
installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Sterilizer in water.
5

Maintenance
To ensure superior performance, the quartz sleeve
should be cleaned periodically.
Cleaning the quartz sleeve
➀ Disconnect UV Sterilizer from
outlet, turn off the pump and let
water drain from Turbo-Twist.
➁ Unscrew locking ring screw
and slide tab down to release.
(Picture 1)
➂ Carefully twist the quartz
housing and the main body
opposite of each other.
(Picture 1)
(PICTURE 1)
QUARTZ SLEEVE
QUARTZ
HOUSING
MAIN BODY
➅ Once clean, reinstall the quartz sleeve
into the main body.
➆ Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.
➄ Wipe the quartz sleeve using a soft,
damp cloth. Do not use household
cleaners or abrasive scrubbers to
clean the quartz housing.
➃ Slide the quartz sleeve out of the
main body. (Picture 2)
(PICTURE 2)
C A U T I O N
• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet
radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply when
installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Sterilizer in water.
6

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
effective performance, replace the UVC lamp once per year.
How to replace the UVC lamp
➀ Disconnect the sterilizer from the power supply. (It is also necessary
to disconnect the power to the water pump.)
➁ Remove the threaded cap to
expose the lamp socket.
➃ Once cool, pull the UVC lamp out
of the socket.
➄ Make sure that the pins of the lamp plugs
into the socket, indicated with a "click".
➅ Reassemble the Turbo-Twist.
➂ Pull 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.)
If troubleshooting steps do not work, please contact
Central Aquatics Tech Support for additional help.
UVC LAMP
SOCKET
UVC LAMP
SOCKET
7

W A R N I N G
Please read instructions in their entirety
before using the UV Sterilizer.
Cut off the power and stop using
if the UV Sterilizer was submersed
or dampened by water.
Cut off the power immediately
if water enters into the quartz
housing.
Cut off 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 flooding or water dripping onto the
UV Sterilizer.
The water temperature flowing
through the UV Sterilizer should
be below 105
o
F (40
o
C).
Make sure that appropriately-sized
hose lock nuts are positioned on
hose barbs before attempting to
connect tubing.
Always disconnect the UV Sterilizer
from the power supply before
shutting down the flow of water
to prevent overheating.
Only a 120V (60 Hz) electrical
source should be used with the
Turbo-Twist.
8

Suggested Tubing Connections
PUMP
PUMP
PUMP
9

Coralife Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer Flow Rates
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
176016201480134012001060920780640500360220
(gallon/hour)
UVC Energy
(µw sec/cm2)290 gph
Parasites
680 gph
Algae
1550 gph
Bacteria
Turbo-Twist
®
12x
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
286264242220198176154132110886644
(gallon/hour)
UVC Energy
(µw sec/cm2)55 gph
Parasites
121 gph
Algae
253 gph
Bacteria
Turbo-Twist
®
3x
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
57252848444039635230826422017613288
(gallon/hour)
UVC Energy
(µw sec/cm2)110 gph
Parasites
240 gph
Algae
500 gph
Bacteria
Turbo-Twist
®
6x
10

TURBO-TWIST ®
UV Sterilizer
12 Month Limited Warranty
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:
Central Aquatics (Company) warrants this product (see Exclusions below) to the original purchaser
against defective material and workmanship that occurs during normal use for 12 months from the
date of original purchase. Company will, at Company’s option, either repair or replace product or part
without charge (but no cash refunds will be made).
EXCLUSIONS:
1. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, subjecting the product to
any but the specified electrical service, other than normal and ordinary use of the product, subjecting
the product to abnormal working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials
or workmanship.
2. Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than
the Company.
3. Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer purchaser.
4. UVC lamp is not covered under warranty.
WHAT YOU MUST DO TO ENFORCE WARRANTY:
1. Contact the Company by mail or telephone to obtain support under warranty:
Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132;
E-mail: [e-mail]; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
2. Mail or ship the product, together with a copy of the original bill of sale, to:
Central Aquatics
5401 West Oakwood Park Drive
Franklin, WI 53132
Attn: Tech Dept.
You must pay any postage, shipping charges, insurance costs and other expenses to return the product
to Central Aquatics, Franklin, WI. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, Company
will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States or Canada.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES:
THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE
AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER
OR AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE COMPANY. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.