Safety Information
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• DO NOT store this disinfection system where it will be exposed to the weather or under temperatures
below freezing unless all water has been drained from it and the water supply has been shutted down.
Physical Body Potential Hazards
• Hot Water Output Warning: The water in the chamber of this equipment can be very hot(Approx.
140 °F),during an extended periods of no water flowing. It is recommended to open the faucet until the
hot water has been purged from your chamber. Keep your body away from the faucet during this time.
To eliminate this condition, a temperature management valve can be installed at the outlet of your UV
system.
• Ultraviolet Exposure Warning: This system contains an UV Lamp. Do not light up the UV Lamp when
it is removed from the chamber. Unintended use or damage of the system may result in the exposure of
dangerous UV radiation. UV radiation may, even in little doses, cause harm to the eyes and skin. It’s
dangerous to expose yourself directly under a lighted UV Lamp.
Other Cautions
• Short Circuit Caution: Carefully examine the disinfection system after installation. It should not be
plugged in if there is water on parts that shouldn’t be wet such as, the ballast or lamp connector.
• Material Degradation Caution: Due to thermal expansion concerns and potential material
degradation due to UV exposure, it is recommended to use metal fittings and at least 10" of copper pipe
on the outlet of your UV chamber.
• Hg Exposure: The UV lamp contains mercury. If the lamp breaks, then avoid inhalation or ingestion of
the debris and avoid exposure to eyes and skin. Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean up a broken lamp
as this may scatter the spilled mercury. Obey local regulations and guidelines for the removal and
disposal of mercury waste.
• Operation Caution: The UV system is not to be used or played with by children. Persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, are also not to handle the
UV system unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• Maintenance: The UV lamp inside the disinfection system is rated at an effective life of approximately
9000 hours. To ensure continuous protection, replace the UV lamp annually.
• This system is intended to be permanently connected to the water lines.
• This system is not intended to be used in or above water or outdoors or used in swimming pools.
• Extension Cords: If an extension cord is necessary, use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cordconnectors that accept the plug from this system.
• Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating and performing any maintenance on this
equipment.
