Lifegard Pro-MAX Setup guide

Lifegard Aquatics introduces the Pro-MAX™ UV Sterilizer, featuring a patent-pending,
flow-through design with less restrictive angled inlet and outlet ports requiring less
plumbing. This unique design enables easy installation of new or replacement systems
as it can be positioned in multiple ways to fit any tight space. Available with 3″
housing in 25, 40, 55, 90 and 120 Watt models and 5″ housing in 55, 90 and 120 Watt
sizes. Each Pro-MAX™ features a High Output UV Bulb, Internal Protective Sleeve, and
UL Listed Ballast which counts down the number of days until you need to replace the
bulb. Maximum Operating Pressure 30 PSI.
3″ Amalgam High Output UV 55W, 90W and
120W
5″ Amalgam High Output UV 55W, 90W and
120W
3″ Standard High Output UV 25W and 40W
Part No.
Description
Lamp
Watts
Lamp
Current
UV
Output
Micro
Watts
UVC
µW/cm
Lamp
Life
(Hours)
UV-C
Output
(Watts)
Max Flow
Rate
Max
Water
Flow
Algae &
Bacteria
Max
Aquarium
Size
Max Pond
Size
R450105
3″ Standard High
Output UV 25W
25
1.2A
0.05
50
9000
7.5
1000 GPH
550 GPH
130 Gallons
2400
Gallons
R450106
3″ Standard High
Output UV 40W
40
1.2A
0.125
125
9000
12
2500 GPH
1200 GPH
250 Gallons
4700
Gallons
R450107
3″ Amalgam High
Output UV 55W
55
1.2A
0.15
150
9000
16.5
3600 GPH
2100 GPH
350 Gallons
6000
Gallons
R450108
3″ Amalgam High
Output UV 90W
90
1.2A
0.27
270
9000
28
4600 GPH
2800 GPH
650 Gallons
11000
Gallons
R450109
3″ Amalgam High
Output UV 120W
120
1.2A
0.32
320
9000
37
6000 GPH
4000 GPH
900 Gallons
14500
Gallons
R450110
5″ Amalgam High
Output UV 55W
55
1.2A
0.15
150
9000
16.5
4000 GPH
2100 GPH
350 Gallons
6000
Gallons
R450111
5″ Amalgam High
Output UV 90W
90
1.2A
0.27
270
9000
28
5500 GPH
2800 GPH
650 Gallons
11000
Gallons
R450112
5″ Amalgam High
Output UV 120W
120
1.2A
0.32
320
9000
37
7000 GPH
4000 GPH
900 Gallons
14500
Gallons
When you receive your Pro Max UV Sterilizer open the box and familiarize yourself with the parts breakdown in line drawing at the end of the
instruction booklet.
Setup Instruction:
The UV comes semi-assembled. You need to install the quartz sleeve (#14), the gaskets (#16 and
#19), the bulb (#17) and connect the ballast.
Remove to 2” nuts (#1) holding the inlet/outlet elbows (#23), on the UV clear
cap (#15) and UV end cap (#2) (total 4 individual 2” nuts on the UV). Once the parts
are removed you will see the O-rings (#3). Make sure they're installed properly as seen in the
Figure 1.
Once a year these O-rings (#3, 8, 16, 19 )need year servicing by applying aquatic friendly silicone
lubricant to make sure they don't get brittle or crack.
Figure 1
Pro-MAX™ Ultraviolet Sterilizer
Setup and Instructions

Look at the UV clear cap (#15). It has a tapered hole on the inside of the threads.
The other end of the sterilizer is the UV end cap (#2). It has a hold on that holds the
Quartz sleeve (#14) and acts as the quartz sleeve guide. When you are installing the
quartz sleeve it will sit inside the UV end cap. It makes sure that the quartz sleeve is
perfectly aligned and in the center of the sterilizer.
When you look inside the 2” openings you will notice there is a white protective sleeve (#7, 13) on the inside of
the UV. This is the replaceable sleeve that you need to service once a year to make sure that the UV light
damaged does not extend to the black UV housing. We will cover this again in the service section at the end.
Now put the clear fittings back and hand tighten the nuts and
make sure they close and seal properly.
When you open the UV box you will notice two additional
boxes. The smaller box contains the UV ballast and the larger
box contains the UV bulb (#17) and quartz sleeve (#14).
Please note that the 3” Size UV in 25 watt and 40 watt have a
standard UV bulb and a standard UV ballast. The 3” and 5”
Size UV's in 55 watt, 90 watt and 120 watt have an amalgam
UV bulb and a amalgam UV ballast with a day counter.
Figure 2
Remove the ballast from the box you will see the parts in Figure 2.
The small bag in the UV box containing one O-ring (#19) and a larger tapered/flat
Gasket (#16).
Familiarize yourself with all the parts that come with the Pro Max UV to connect
the Quartz
Sleeve, Quarts Bulb and Ballast to achieve proper seal.
NOTE: The ballast shown in these photos is an Amalgam UV ballast used in 55, 90,
120 Watt UV.
Familiarize yourself to the part and note where the White 4-pin connector of the UV ballast is
located.
From right to left you will see the white 4-pin connector followed by the plastic quartz sleeve
cap (#20) followed by the tapered rubber gasket ‘seal’ (#21) to seal the cable and finally the
UV sealing cap (#22). Figure 3
Install the small O-ring (#19) inside the quartz sleeve cap as shown in the image below. Make
Figure 3

sure the O-ring fits properly in the round gap. You can use the quartz sleeve to gently push it in or just use your fingers to make sure it's flashed all the
way. This is where the Quartz Sleeve will slide in to make a moisture resistant seal.
Open the do box for the quartz sleeve. You have to be very careful and gentle when working with the quartz sleeve and UV bulb as it can break or crack
with force and can result in injury. Take Extreme Caution and don't use force when installing the
quartz sleeve and UV bulb.
Install the tapered/flat quartz sleeve rubber gasket (#16) as shown below with the tapered end
going on to the quartz sleeve first and the flat end close to the quartz sleeve opening.
In 2021 Lifegard introduced the new add-on parts kit to your Pro Max will allow you to seal the
quartz sleeve internally so when you plan to service the UV and change the UV bulb the water will not drain from the Pro Max. In addition it is a
secondary seal to protect the UV bulb. Part Number: R450230
The add-on parts kit consists of a:
A - Duel Threaded view Port
B - Quartz Sleeve Flat Locking Gasket
C - Quartz Sleeve Locking Nut
NOTE: The Quartz Flat Sleeve Locking Gasket goes on to the part with the
smaller grove.
NOTE: As precautions make sure to wipe off any fingerprints or oil residue
from the quartz sleeve and the UV bulb if it comes in contact with your
hand. Quartz sleeve and bulb need to be residue-free otherwise it can
result in a burn mark which can reduce the effectiveness of the UV.
Slide the Large Tapered Gasket on to the Quartz Sleeve Open end as
shown below. NOTE: This end of the Quartz Sleeve slides in to the deeper
end of the View Port
Before you install the bulb inside the quartz sleeve - note that the male end 4-pin connector of the bulb has to match the 4-pin connector of the ballast.
They're not Square they more rectangular so you need to align them properly otherwise you can damage the bulb or the ballast end. Make sure the
two 4-pin connector (bulb end and ballast end) are flushed all the way.
Gently slide the bulb inside the quartz sleeve. Followed by the thin wires (In
order to properly place the wire of the UV bulb inside the quartz sleeve - you
can ring the wire around your finger and gently slide it inside the quartz sleeve),
followed by the two connected 4-pin connectors. Figure 5
Push the bulb into the quartz sleeve using the ballast 4-pin connector. Be
careful and gentle –Applying force can damage the quartz sleeve. As shown in the image below press the quartz sleeve cap on to the quartz sleeve so
it is flushed with the tapered/flat rubber gasket. Make sure the tapered/flat rubber gasket fits flat on top of the quartz sleeve cap and there is no
Figure 4
Figure 5

space. Press the tapered rubber gasket onto the quartz sleeve cap and press it in. This will make the seal on the cable and the sleeve so that moisture
does not get in.
Gently slide in the quartz sleeve into the UV Housing as shown in the figure below and make sure it reaches the back and of the UV end cap and sits
into the guide assembly as discussed earlier.
First time setup –It is easier if you stand the Pro Max UV on the Flat
view port side and install the quartz sleeve. Let gravity hold it in
place.
Open the tube for the UV bulb (#17). Here just for reference and
amalgam bulb has one or two mercury dots close to the middle of
the bulb. This mercury dot is an indication of the amalgam bulb. The
standard high-output UV bulb for 25 and 40 watt UV are not
Amalgam so they don't have this dot. Figure 4
Hand-tighten the UV Cap Nut. Hold the UV Cap Nut and while
keeping it straight 'GENTLY" twist the Quartz Sleeve. There should
be no movement - otherwise hand-tighten a little more.
Slide over Item B - Quartz Sleeve Flat Locking Gasket on to the
Quartz Sleeve as shown below.
Slide over Item C - Quartz Sleeve Locking Nut on to the Quartz
Sleeve as shown below.
Hand-tighten the Quartz Sleeve Locking Nut on to Item A - Duel
Threaded view Port Now you are ready to install the Quartz Bulb
and Sleeve Assembly into the Pro Max UV Housing.
Connect the power cable into the ballast. Please note that for the amalgam style ballast have a day counter
and the power cable is detachable from the ballast. While for the standard 25 watt and 40 watt UV ballast
does not have a counter and the ballast has the cable permanently connected.
Connect the UV ballast power cable to a GFCI protected socket. Make sure to Loop the cable so moisture or
water does not go near the power cables. Press the counter button, you will hear a beep and the day
counter will begin with 365. The green LED light indicated that the UV bulb and UV ballast are working
properly. In case something is wrong or the bulb goes out or there is moisture or water damage the red
light will show.
Your UV has to clear view ports on either end where you can see the blue UV light indication your Pro Max UV is
working fine.

Service
UV requires annual servicing. You need to change the bulb once every 12 months. After 12 months of use the bulb light may be on but the UV output
gets reduced beyond effectiveness. So it is recommended you change the bulb every 12 months even if it is working. Turning the UV on/off reduces the
life of the UV bulb.
In addition you also need to service the O-rings and Gasket. You can use silicone lubricant to protect the gaskets. If you notice any gasket has cracks or
is dry promptly change it to avoid any further damage.
But protective sleeve on the inside of the UV needs to be replaced once a year to make sure the UV does not damage the actual housing.
To service your UV unscrew the four stainless steel housing bolts or Housing Lock Nuts (#4, #6).
When you remove the inlet/outlet or end caps you will notice the large O-ring –the Housing O-ring (#8).
Once the sides are removed you will see the white protective / reflective sleeve (#7, #13). These sleeves
have a reflective coating that increases the efficiency of the UV contact and output.
Every Pro Max UV has three sections of protective sleeves one large sleeve for the center housing pipe
(#12) and two for the end caps (#5).
Note there is a notch on one end of the protective sleeve for the end caps. Aligning the notch with the
guide makes you’re your protective sleeve is installed properly and the inlet/outlet openings are not
restricted.
Once you replace all the protective sleeves and have serviced all the O-rings you can close and seal the
end caps by gently tightening the stainless steel nuts.
Scan to Video Instructions link
https://youtu.be/XbHxeGQmJWs
Lifegard Aquatics, 8633 Sorensen Ave. Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
Phone - 562 404 4129
Email - [e-mail]
www.lifegardaquatics.com

Replacement Parts –Match the parts to the diameter of your Pro Max UV 3” or 5”. Several parts are common
Part #
UPC
788379+
Drawing
No.
Component Description List
R450208
318949
1
2" NUT PVC PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450209
318956
2
UV END CAP PVC CLEAR PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450210
318963
3
2" O-RING RUBBER 3" or 5" Diameter (Set of 4)
R450211
318970
4A
HOUSING BOLT STAINLESS STEEL (Set of 8) 5" Diameter
R450212
318987
4B
HOUSING BOLT STAINLESS STEEL (Set of 8) 3" Diameter
R450213
318994
5A
HOUSING CAP PVC PLASTIC 5" Diameter
R450214
319007
5B
HOUSING CAP PVC PLASTIC 3" Diameter
R450215
319014
6
HOUSING MOUNT STAINLESS STEEL (Set of 4) 3" or 5" Diameter
R450216
319021
7A
HOUSING CAP SLEEVE PVC PLASTIC 5" Diameter
R450217
319038
7B
HOUSING CAP SLEEVE PVC PLASTIC 3" Diameter
R450218
319045
8A
HOUSING O-RING RUBBER (Set of 2) 5" Diameter
R450219
319052
8B
HOUSING O-RING RUBBER (Set of 2) 3" Diameter
R450220
319069
9A
HOUSING FLANGE PVC PLASTIC 5" Diameter
R450221
319076
9B
HOUSING FLANGE PVC PLASTIC 3" Diameter
R450222
319083
10
HOUSING WASHER STAINLESS STEEL (Set of 16) 3" or 5" Diameter
R450223
319090
11
HOUSING LOCK NUT STAINLESS STEEL (Set of 8) 3" or 5" Diameter
R450224
319106
12A
HOUSING PVC PLASTIC 5" Diameter (NOT Replacable)
R450225
319113
12B
HOUSING PVC PLASTIC 3" Diameter (NOT Replacable)
R450226
319120
13A
HOUSING SLEEVE PVC PLASTIC 5" Diameter
R450227
319137
13B
HOUSING SLEEVE PVC PLASTIC 3" Diameter
R450228
319144
14A
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE 3" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-25 Watts
R450229
319151
14B
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE 3" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-40 Watts
R450203
318390
14C
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-55 Watts
R450204
318406
14D
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-90 Watts
R450205
318413
14E
UV QUARTZ SLEEVE 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-120 Watts
R450230
319199
15
UV CAP CLEAR BLUE PVC PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450231
319205
16
UV BULB SLEEVE SEAL RUBBER 3" or 5" Diameter (1 Piece)
R175230DP
308346
17A
UV QUARTZ BULB 3" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-25 Watts
R175231DP
308353
17B
UV QUARTZ BULB 3" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-40 Watts
R450200
318369
17C
UV QUARTZ BULB 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-55 Watts
R450201
318376
17D
UV QUARTZ BULB 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-90 Watts
R450202
318383
17E
UV QUARTZ BULB 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV Bulb-120 Watts
R450206
318420
18A
BALLAST FOR 3" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV - 25, 40 Watts
R450207
318437
18B
BALLAST FOR 3" or 5" Diameter - Amalgam Germicidal UV - 55, 90, 120 Watts
R450232
319267
19
UV BULB SLEEVE O-RING RUBBER 3" or 5" Diameter
R450233
319274
20
UV BULB SLEEVE CAP PVC PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450234
319281
21
RUBBER SEAL FOR BALLAST CABLE
R450235
319298
22
UV CAP NUT PVC PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450236
319304
23
INLET/OUTLET PVC PLASTIC 3" or 5" Diameter
R450237
323493
24
Flat Gasket for 3" Pro-MAX UV Sterilizer (Added in 2019 and later production)
R450238
323509
24
Flat Gasket for 5" Pro-MAX UV Sterilizer (Added in 2019 and later production)