JBJ Submariner UV-5 User manual

TRANSWORLD AQUATIC ENTERPRISES INC .
OWNER’S MANUAL
5 Watt & 9 Watt Models

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 3—5
Parts 6
Introduction 7
Installation 8-9
Operation 10
Maintenance Procedures 11-14
Maintenance Log 15

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A. Carefully examine the UV appliance prior to installation. Since
the lamp and quartz sleeve are fragile, they may have been
damaged during transport.
B. Do not operate the UV appliance if it has any breakage or
cracks within the lamp or quartz sleeve.
C. Do not operate the UV appliance if the UV lamp is not com-
pletely inserted into the quartz sleeve.
D. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
E. Always unplug the unit from an outlet when not in use, be-
fore servicing, and cleaning or making adjustments to the
pump.
UV EXPOSURE: Do not operate lamp outside housing, direct
exposure to UV rays can cause temporary reddening and irrita-
tion of eyes and skin.
DANGER
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be ob-
served, including the following:
WARNING
READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE.
To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken
since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For
each of the following situations, do not attempt to repair your-
self: return the appliance to an authorized service facility for ser-
vice or discard the appliance.

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F. To avoid the possibility of the ap-
pliance plug or receptacle getting
wet, position aquarium stand and
tank to one side of a wall mounted
receptacle to prevent water from
dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
A “drip loop”, shown in the Figure at
the right should be arranged by the
user for each cord connecting an
aquarium appliance to a receptacle.
The ”drip loop” is that part of the
cord below the level of the recepta-
cle or the connector if an extension
cord is used, to prevent water travel
along the cord and coming in con-
tact with the receptacle. If the plug or
the receptacle do get wet, DON’T
unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that
supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for
the presence of water in the receptacle.
G... To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts
such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and etc.
H. Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Never yank the cord to pull plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug
and pull to disconnect
I. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use
of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
J. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed
to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

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It is important to keep this appliance clean. Always unplug the
appliance before performing maintenance or cleaning of the
pre-filter sponge, pump, and quartz sleeve.. . Make sure hands
are completely dry before re-plugging into an electrical outlet.
In order to assure proper electrical connections and polarity,
replacement parts and servicing should be performed only by a
qualified electrician.
Please carefully read the entire “Owner’s Manual” for proper
operation procedures before proceeding with turning on this
appliance and adding livestock such as fish, corals, and inverte-
brates.
SERVICING
OPERATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
J. Make sure an appliance mounted within the tank is securely
installed before operating it.
K. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
L. This Appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized out-
let only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, re-
verse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully in-
serted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
M. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating
should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the
appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to ar-
range the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
CLEANING

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UV-1
UV-2
UV-3
UV-4
UV-5
UV-7
UV-9
UV-10
UV-12
UV-8
UV-13
UV-11
UV-6
Description Part #
Venturi Valve UV-01
Impeller Housing Cap UV-02
Swivel Spout UV-03
Impeller UV-04
Pump Motor UV-05
Suction Cup Mounting
Bracket
UV-06
UV-C Lamp 5watt UV-07/
UV-5L
Pre-filter Sponge UV-08
O-Ring UV-09
Quartz Sleeve UV-10
Pre-filter Sponge Tray UV-11
Quartz Sleeve Cover UV-12
Main Body UV-13
UV-C Lamp 9watt UV-07/
UV-9L
PARTS EXPLODED VIEW & IDENTIFICATION

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Thank you for purchasing the proactive solution to eradicating harmful mi-
cro-organisms and unattractive green free-floating algae in fresh & saltwater
aquariums. This revolutionary UV sterilizer/clarifier is completely submersible,
which can be placed either in the main body of the aquarium or positioned
horizontally in a sump for a clutter free set-up.
The Submariner utilizes a UV-C compact fluorescent lamp that is encapsu-
lated in our unique Quartz Sleeve that is air tight and allows for a 99% trans-
mission rate to efficiently neutralize disease causing pathogens. All models
include an integrated pump with an adjustable swivel spot and large me-
chanical pre-filter sponge for an instant set up right out of the box.
Innovative Algae & Disease Control
Intelligent Design
CAUTION:
Never look directly at the UV-C Lamp, ultraviolet radiation can be
harmful. Always unplug before making adjustments.

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Disconnecting the pump from the main body
1. Press in on both sides of the Submariner’s main body and pull it from the
pump.
.2. Unscrew the black quartz’s sleeve cover counter clockwise and inspect
the quartz sleeve and UV-C lamp for any visible damage.
CAUTION: Inspect UV Lamp & Quartz Sleeve
Prior to Installation.
Upon receiving this product please unsnap pump
and unscrew black quartz sleeve cover and thoroughly inspect
for breakage from shipping.
Close attention should be observed to the
UV lamp & Quartz Sleeve prior to use.
Please contact your authorized dealer if your product
is found damaged.
Initial Inspection - For breakage
Do not allow children to operate this aquarium appliance. Do
not operate if appliance has a damaged cord or plug.

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Choosing a Location
Adjusting Swivel Spout Nozzle
We’ve also incorporated an adjustable swivel spout nozzle to add extra flow
in your aquarium as a secondary benefit.
Adjusting the Swivel Spout: Can be adjusted from side to side for convenient
directional flow output positions.
Venturi Valve: An airline can be attached to the blue venturi valve for added
oxygenation to improve water quality.
The Submariner is versatile and compact enough to be placed horizontally
in the smallest sumps or wet/dry filters or placed vertically directly into the
main display area of an aquarium.
The Submariner is supplied with a suction cup bracket with (4) suction cups
to hold the UV in place during install.
Adjust according to
your desired flow
direction.
(211 GPH)

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Operation Mode
Operation –Principle
Caution:
Pump should always be securely “snapped” into the main
body of the UV for a secure fit.
The Submariner UV-C sterilizer/clarifier is preassembled for quick operation.
Once installed and positioned securely, you will gain instant germicidal bene-
fits against parasites and bacteria. No need for tubes, purchasing pumps sepa-
rately, or messy attachments.
The first step to long-term consistent steriliza-
tion is an adequate mechanical pre-filter to
trap particulate matter and debris. Providing
crystal clear water to the UV is vital to the
overall success on any unit.
Water enters from the slotted intake grills
and 100% of the water is directed through
the sponge and then to the UV with no
bypass. The water enters the UV chamber
and is exposed to the PL-UV-C lamp to de-
stroy micro-organisms and is propelled out
the swivel spout nozzle.
Our slide out sponge tray instantly grants
access for fast sponge replacements and regular cleaning schedules.

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Maintenance Made Simple
Replacing the Pre-Filter Sponge –Monthly
Regular maintenance is the key to consistent disease control.
Please perform routine maintenance on your UV for peak performance:
• Replacement of Pre-Filter Sponge / Monthly
• Cleaning of the Quartz Sleeve / Monthly
• Cleaning of the pump Impeller/ Every other Month
• UV-C Lamp Replacement/Yearly
Providing clean pre-filtered water is vital for the
UV-C lamp to effectively perform. Sponges require a
monthly replacement.
Step 1. Unsnap the pump from the main body
Step 2. Slide out sponge tray and remove sponge
The Quartz Sleeve acts as a barrier between the water and the UV-C lamp to
maintain proper operating temperatures and allow for a 99% transmission
rate.
Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve is crucial to the UV’s success
and should be performed monthly.
Step 1: Remove pump from the main body
Step 2: Unscrew the black quartz sleeve cover (counter clockwise)
Step 3 : Clean any unwanted algae and debris
from the outside of the quartz sleeve.
Warning: Always unplug the UV from the wall outlet and drain
water from UV before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Cleaning the Quartz Sleeve –Monthly
Note: Vinegar may be used to re-
move calcium deposits on the exterior
of the quartz sleeve. Clean residual off
before re-installing

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Replacing the UV-C Lamp
Replacing the UV-C Lamp—Yearly
The UV-C lamp has an average life span of 8000 hours of operation. Al-
though the lamp may illuminate, it will not perform effectively for disease
control. Lamp should be replaced before it expires.
You can check the status of the lamp by an illuminated blue color at the bot-
tom of the Submariner.
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Step 1: Unsnap the pump from the main body
of the UV.
Step 2: Unscrew the black quartz sleeve cover
counter clockwise and pull out quartz sleeve.
Step 3: Unplug the UV-C lamp and plug in
new lamp.

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STEP 1
Squeeze both sides of the impeller
housing/nozzle cap and pop off.
STEP 2
Pull impeller and wash under
running water to clean.
CAUTION:
Always unplug the Submariner from the electrical wall out-
let before performing any maintenance procedures.
Replacing the pump impeller

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Recommended Maintenance
Customer Service Information
For additional information or technical support, please call
us at [phone] , M-F from 9AM-5PM (Pacific Stan-
dard Time).
Model UV-5 UV-9
UV Lamp PL- 5 Watt PL-9 Watt
Volts/Hz AC110V/60Hz AC110V/60Hz
Pump Flow: Min/Max 74-132 GPH 74-132 GPH
Aquarium Capacity 40 Gallons Up to 100 Gallons
Life Of UV Lamp Approx. 8000 hrs Approx. 8000 hrs
Avg. Pump Cleaning
Schedule
Every other month Every other month
Avg. Quartz Sleeve
Cleaning Schedule
Every Month Every Month
Avg. Sponge Replace-
ment
Every Month Every Month
Wavelength 253.7 nm 253.7 nm
Dimensions 12” x 3.9” x 3.5” 12” x 3.9” x 3.5”

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TransWorld Aquatic Enterprises, Inc
3730 W. Century Blvd #3
Inglewood, CA 90303
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