Geekpure GP-UV6W Manual

Installation and Maintenance Manual
(Models:GP-UV6W, GP-UV12W, GP-UV55W)
INSTALLERS:
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLING AND USING THIS SYSTEM.
PERFORMANCE IS GUARANTEED WHEN THE SYSTEM
IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED APPROPRIATELY.
Ultraviolet Water Sterilizer

How Your System Works
Parts Included
Specifications
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Disinfection Procedure
Operating & Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Table of Contents
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Thank you for purchasing Geekpure Ultraviolet Water Sterilizer
System!
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a powerful disinfectant increasingly used to
ensure water safety. It eliminates 99% of harmful bacteria, viruses and
microorganisms, making water from virtually any potable source safe
to drink.Widely used in medicine, unique disinfecting properties of
UV light are now leveraged for residential use.
Benefits of UV water disinfection
UV disinfection has multiple advantages over conventional chemical
disinfection methods:
UV systems are highly effective against a broad range of microorganisms
including bacteria, viruses and parasitic cysts, such as Cryptosporidium
and Giardia;
UV systems do not alter water chemical composition, and hence its taste,
smell, and color;
UV systems present an environmentally friendly alternative to chlorine
disinfection and do not create carcinogenic by-products usual for
chemical disinfection, such as Trihalomethanes (THM);
UV systems are easy to operate and require little maintenance.
Geekpure Ultraviolet Water Sterilizer System
Geekpure Ultraviolet Water Sterilizer System is uniquely designed to
protect households from waterborne contaminants. It includes a low-
pressure UV lamp installed in a disinfection chamber. As untreated water
enters the chamber, pathogenic elements in the water are destroyed by
the UV light. Treated water is immediately ready for consumption. The
system is energy efficient, powerful and dependable.
Operating on a 24/7 basis, it is sufficiently strong to disinfect water for
the entire house. With the UV lamp and a quartz sleeve to be replaced
only annually, the system is cost effective and easy to maintain. The
system is light, easy to assemble, mount and operate. No water tank or
reaction time is required.
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How Your System Works
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Parts Included
Stainless steel
304 reactor chamber
(A)
Aluminum end cap
(B)
Silicone stopper
(C)
Mounting clips
(D)
Quartz Sleeve
(E)
UV Lamp
(F)
Ballast
(G)
NOTE
1. 2PCS mounting clips included with GP-UV6W and GP-UV12W,
3 pcs mounting clips included with GP-UV55W.
2. GP-UV55W with extra 2sets quartz tube and UV lamp. so,total
is 3 pcs UV lamp and 3pcs Quartz Sleeve in the box of GP-UV55W.
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Model
GP-UV6W, GP-UV12W
GP-UV55W
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Flow Rate GPM
0.5
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Lamp Power (Watt)
6
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Max.Current (Amp)
0.4
0.4
0.5
Inlet & Outlet Size
NPT
1/4"
1/4"
1"
Operating Pressure psi
(kpa)
10-100 psi (69-689 kPa)
Operating Temperature
Range
36 t° 104° F (2 to 40 °C)
Electrical
100-140V/200V – 50/60Hz
A inches (cm)
9,3 (23,6)
11,8 (30)
35,8 (91)
B inches (cm)
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34,8 (88,5)
C inches (cm)
6,5 (16,4)
8,9 (22,7)
32,9 (83,5)
D inches (cm)
1/4"
1/4"
1"
E inches (cm)
0,75 (1,9)
0,75 (1,9)
0,95 (2,5)
F inches (cm)
0,47 (1,2)
0,49 (1,25)
0,49 (1,25)
G inches (cm)
0,98 (2,5)
H inches (cm)
2 (5)
2 (5)
2,5 (6,35)
Quartz Sleeve inches
(cm)
9 (23)
11,65 (29,6)
37 (94)
UV Lamp inches (cm)
8,46 (21,5)
11,3 (28,7)
36,4 (92,5)
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Specifications
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Water Quality
Water Chemistry is very important for the best performance of your UV
system. The following levels are recommended for installation:
Water Quality and Minerals
Level
Iron
<0.3 ppm (0.3 mg/L)
Hardness*
<7 gpg (120 mg/L)
Turbidity
<1 NTU
Manganese
<0.05 ppm (0.05 mg/L)
Tannins
<0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/L)
UV Transmittance
<75% (call factory for recommendations on applications
where UVT <75%)
If your water chemistry contains higher levels of those mentioned above,
proper pre-treatment is highly recommended to correct these water
problems prior to the installation of your UV disinfection system. These
water quality parameters can be tested by your local dealer, or by most
private analytical laboratories. Proper pre-treatment is essential for the UV
disinfection system to operate as intended.
Safety Instructions
To prevent injuries and ensure proper operation of the System,
please read and carefully follow these safety instructions. Please
save them for future reference:
WARNING
Once the system is installed, carefully examine it before connecting
to power.
The system should be connected to a properly grounded dedicated
power outlet protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
Do not connect other devices to the same power outlet. The system
should not be connected to an outlet controlled by a light switch.
Since the system will be operated in the immediate proximity of
water, please make sure that the ballast and the lamp connector are
kept dry at all times. This will prevent electric shock and other
potential incidents related to the exposure of electrical equipment
to water.
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Make sure the cord and the plug are not damaged. In case of any
damage, do not operate the system.
If the system was dropped or is otherwise damaged, do not operate it
and seek professional help.
If an extension cord is needed, make sure a cord with the right rating
is used.In case the rating of the cord is lower than needed, it may
overheat. Make sure the extension cord is arranged carefully so that it
is not accidentally pulled out of the lamp or tripped over. Circuit
breaker must not exceed the power cord rating (15A for North
America, NEMA 5-15P).
Always disconnect the system from power before a routine
inspection, as part of cleaning and maintenance, or any repairs. Make
sure not to pull the cord, rather take the plug and carefully remove it
from the power outlet. Make sure there is no water in the system
before any works.
Do not use the UV water disinfection system for any other than its
intended purpose. Otherwise, an unsafe condition(s) may occur.
The UV water disinfection system is intended for indoor use only.
Make sure not to install it outside and expose the system to
temperatures below freezing.
Drain all water from the system before storage. Keep it in a dry warm
place.
If while operating or storing the system, you encounter any situation
which is not addressed in this manual, always request services of a
professional plumber. Do not attempt repairs by yourself.
Do not touch the lamp or the chamber with wet or dirty hands. Use
rubber or other soft gloves.
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①UV light can be very damaging for unprotected eyes and skin
(e.g. it can cause serious burns). Never look directly at or touch
the UV lamp when it is on.
②NEVER operate the lamp outside of the chamber!
CAUTION
The U.V. lamp is rated at an effective life of approximately 9,000
hours of continuous use. After this period of time, the U.V. lamp
has undergone a photochemical change. Failure to replace the U.V.
lamps every 9,000 hours may cause bacteriological breakthrough.
To ensure effective functioning of the system replace the UV lamp
annually.
NOTE
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Installation Instructions
Step 1. Remove the Stainless Steel Reactor Chamber (A) from the box.
Step 2. Remove the end Cap(B) from of the Stainless Steel Reactor
Chamber
Step 3. Take out the Silicone Stopper (C) and Quartz Sleeve (E) from the
packaging.
Step 4.Attach the Silicone Stopper (C) to Quartz Sleeve(E).
Step 5.Place the Stainless Steel Reactor Chamber vertically. Very carefully,
slide the Quartz Sleeve into the Chamber until it fits (*) into the bottom
opening and goes through it. The bottom end should contain the same
amount of visible glass as another side of the Chamber.
Step 6. Screw the end Cap (B) onto the Stainless Steel Chamber (A). It will
keep the Sleeve in place and prevent it from sliding.Hand-tighten both
Caps, do not use any tools!!!
Step 7. Carefully take out the UV Lamp
(F) from packaging. Do not touch the
glass! Use the ceramic end of the Lamp.
If you touched the glass, make sure you
clean it off with glass cleaner. Do not use
oils, as it will cause spots and premature
bulb failure.
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Step 9.Slide it inside the Stainless Steel Reactor Chamber (A) and cover
the end with the cover, so that the lamp does not come out.
Step 8.Place the Stainless Steel Reactor Chamber (A) horizontally and
slide the UV Lamp (F) inside the Quartz Sleeve(E).Attach the Ballast (G)
to the UV Lamp (F).
Till now, UV lamp is ready to be mounted .
The lamp can be mounted vertically or horizontally. For the first
time installation of the UV lamp, it is recommended that quartz
sleeve is installed in the horizontal position for better sealing
purposes. If the lamp installed vertically, the incoming water should
come from the bottom of the housing moving up。
NOTE
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Ultra Violet Water disinfection is a physical disinfection process and does
not add any potentially harmful chemicals to the water. It is essential to
chemically disinfect the plumbing system located after the UV system to
ensure that the plumbing system is free from any bacteriological
contaminants.
The first round of disinfection should be done immediately after the UV
system is installed. It should then be repeated every time the UV system has
been out of service for any reason. To disinfect the water distribution
system, take the following steps:
2.Remove cartridges from all
bowls of the housing water
filter.
3.Fill half of one filter bowl
with the household (5.25%)
chlorine (bleach) and re-install
all the bowls (without
cartridges) back into the filter
housing head. DO NOT use
hydrogen peroxide.
Disinfection Procedure
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1.Make sure all tabs are
closed and the water supply is
shut off. If in place, the by-
pass valve is to be closed if
equipped.
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4.Turn on hot water.
Ensure that all taps in the
water distribution system,
including outside faucets,
dishwashers, shower heads,
washing machines,
connections to refrigerators,
toilets, etc. are open. Run
the water until you smell
the bleach and then close all
the tabs.
5 .DO NOT use water for
one hour.
6 .After one hour, open all
tabs and run the water for
about 10 minutes to make
sure that all the chlorine is
washed out. Keep the UV
system on during this time.
7. Once all the chlorine is flushed from the water distribution system,
and while the UV system remains on, shut off the water supply again and
re-install cartridges in the housing water filter.
8. Turn on the water supply again. Make sure you check the water for
leaks and contaminants!
NOTE
1.Ensure that the UV system controller is plugged during the entire
disinfection process.
2.The disinfection procedure results in a massive chlorine presence
in the water, far in excess of the 0.5 - 1.0 mg/L typically present in
municipally chlorinated water. While this is consistent with the
minimum 50 mg/L chlorine solution recommended for the
disinfection of the water distribution systems known to be
contaminated, DO NOT consume water until the system has been
fully flushed out.
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UV LAMP REPLACEMENT
Replacement is quick and easy. It does not require any special skills or
tools. Follow these instructions to replace the UV lamp in your
disinfection system:
Step 1. Disconnect the UV system from power. Let it stand for a few
minutes to cool down.
Step 2. While it may remain connected to the water supply, turn off the
water and do not use it until the lamp is replaced and the system is ready
to be used. Before taking the lamp out of the system, drain all the water
out of it.
Step 3. Wear gloves to prevent contamination of the lamp surface.
Step 4. Slowly pull the lamp
cord away from the chamber
and carefully disconnect the
lamp from the cord. Do not
try to untwist the cord.
Simply pull it away. Avoid
touching the glass part of the
lamp.
Step 5.Remove the lamp from
the chamber. Be careful not to
angle the lamp, as in case it
touches the quartz sleeve, the
sleeve can be damaged.
Operating & Maintenance
DO NOT USE WATER
DURING THIS PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Prior to perfoming any work on
the disinfection system, always
disconnect the power supply
first.
WARNING
NOTE
Replace the UV lamp annually (or biannually if seasonal
home use) to ensure maximum disinfection.
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To ensure maximum effectiveness of water disinfection, it is important
to regularly clean the quarts sleeve. Cleaning will remove the coating on
the inner surface of the sleeve which is gradually formed by the
minerals contained in the water and which reduces the amount of UV
light reaching the water.
It is recommended that the sleeve is cleaned regularly, 3 to 4 times a
year. Cleaning may be required more frequently depending on the
quality of the water. To clean the quartz sleeve, take the following steps:
Step 1.Shut off water supply and let water drain from the water pipes.
Step 2.Remove the UV lamp (follow the UV lamp replacement
instructions).
Step 3.Using the drain port, drain
water from the UV disinfection
system chamber.
Step 4.Unscrew the close-ended cap
and carefully remove the silicone
stopper.
Step 6. To install a new lamp, follow instructions in the
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS part of this
manual Step 7 (on page 6)
Once the lamp is properly installed, connect the system to power. The
system is ready to use.
Quartz Sleeve Replacement and Cleaning
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Step 5.Remove the open-ended cap.
Step 7.Clean the quartz sleeve with
a cloth soaked in CLR, Lime away,
vinegar or any other mild acid.
Rinse the sleeve with water. Be sure
to remove all traces of the cleaning
liquid from the sleeve before it is
reinstalled.
Step 8.Reinstall the quartz sleeve
and the UV lamp into the chamber
following the installation
instructions.
NOTE: Very carefully remove the silicone stopper from the open
end of the quartz sleeve
After replacing the quartz sleeve (or the UV lamp), perform the disinfection
procedure, detailed in the disinfection procedure section of this manual.In case
the sleeve can no longer be cleaned completely, is scratched or cracked, replace
it with a new one.
Step 6.Remove the quartz sleeve
from the chamber.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue Cause Action to be taken
1 Low water output A. Clogged sediment filter
A. It is recommended that for best
results a sediment filter be installed
before the disinfection system.In case
such filter is clogged, the volume of
water getting through the system will
reduce. To address this issue, replace
the filter cartridge. Also, check the
water supply source, as fluctuations in
the water pressure may occur.
2Elevated bacteria
count
A. Quartz sleeve is dirty
A. Clean the sleeve with a regular
descale cleaner. Consider addressing
water quality (e.g. soften hard water)
B. Deterioration in the
incoming water quality
B. Address the incoming water quality
issue by, for example, installing extra
filters or otherwise treating the water.
C. Contamination after
water is treated by the UN
system
C. Consider treating the water
distribution pipes/lines with
appropriate disinfector. Replacing
older pipes maybe appropriate for
older homes.
D. Sediment filter
malfunction
D. It is recommended that for best
results a sediment filter be installed
before the disinfection system. Make
sure the filter functions properly.
Replace the filter cartridge, as often as
instructed. Replace the filter if broken.
3 Warm water Infrequent use of water
Run water through the system for a
few minutes and the temperature will
go down.
4 Milky water Air in the water
pipes/lines
Run water through the system for a few
minutes to ensure that air is purged.
5Water leaking
from the system
A. Damaged o-ring on
gland nuts
A. Replace the o-ring, if damaged.
Otherwise, clean or moisturize the o-
ring with a lubricant and install it back.
B. Condensation on the
chamber
B. Condensation may appear when the
water is too cold compared to the
temperature in the room where the UV
system is installed. It may also be due
to the excessive humidity in the room.
Consider addressing these conditions
to ensure that the UV system operates
properly.
C. Inadequate water in/out
connection
C. Check the connections, tighten or
seal, as needed.
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Issue Cause Action to be taken
6System shutting
down periodically Unstable power supply
It is strongly recommended that the
UV system be connected to a properly
grounded dedicated power outlet, with
no other devices connected to the same
power outlet. The UV system should
not be controlled by a light switch.
If you need any support,please do not hesitate contact us.
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