Luminor LB4-031/2 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Operation & Installation Instructions
LB4-031/2, LB4-061/2, LB4-101/2, LB4-201/2, LB5-031/2, LB5-061/2, LB5-101/2,
LB5-201/2, LB6-061/2, LB6-101/2, LB6-201/2
illuminating technologies for life

Congratulations on purchasing this ultraviolet disinfection system. By purchasing a LUMINOR UV
isinfection system you are receiving not only a high quality product but also peace of mind. Protecting
your water supply with a UV system gives you reassurance that your family will have access to safe
drinking water throughout your entire home with no chance of microbiological contamination. This is
chemical free process which is simple in its concept and effective in its abilities to inactivate
microorganisms present in the water supply. Simple maintenance, continuous disinfection and
ultimately safe water, LUMINOR makes it that easy.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Considerations ............................................................................................................................ Page 4
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................................... Page 4
Water Quality Parameters ..................................................................................................................... Page 4
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................ Page 5
System Sizing ......................................................................................................................................... Page 6
Lo ation ................................................................................................................................................. Page 6
Installation ............................................................................................................................................. Page 6
System Disinfe tion ............................................................................................................................... Page 10
System Disinfe tion ............................................................................................................................... Page 10
Cleaning (quartz sleeve & UV sensor ..................................................................................................... Page 11
Operation (4.0 Controller Overview) ..................................................................................................... Page 12
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 Controller Overview) ........................................................................................... Page 13
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 Power-up) ............................................................................................................ Page 13
Operation (5.0 Controller S reens) ........................................................................................................ Page 14
Operation (6.0 Controller S reens) ........................................................................................................ Page 15
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 UV Intensity) ........................................................................................................ Page 15
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 Lamp Countdown) ............................................................................................... Page 16
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 Lamp Countdown Reset) ..................................................................................... Page 16
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 Failure Modes) ..................................................................................................... Page 17
Operation (5.0 & 6.0 QR Codes) ............................................................................................................ Page 18
Expansion Modules ................................................................................................................................ Page 18
Warranty Registration ........................................................................................................................... Page 20
BLACKCOMB4.0 Spe ifi ations ................................................................................................................ Page 21
BLACKCOMB5.0 Spe ifi ations ................................................................................................................ Page 22
BLACKCOMB6.0 Spe ifi ations ................................................................................................................ Page 23
Limited Warranty Statement ................................................................................................................. Page 24

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Safety Consideration:
Although your UV system has been manufa tured to the highest safety standards, extreme are must be followed
when operating and/or maintaining your system.
1. Whenever you are servi ing this equipment, always dis onne t the power ord from the ele tri al outlet.
2. As the energy given off by the UV lamp an be harmful to your eyes and skin, NEVER look dire tly at an
illuminated UV lamp without adequate eye prote tion and always prote t your skin from dire t exposure
to the UV light.
3. To ensure the system provides adequate disinfe tion, ALWAYS repla e any omponent (lamp and sleeve)
with a genuine manufa turer’s repla ement part.
4. Do not operate the unit if it has any damaged or missing omponents.
5. To avoid possible ele tri al sho k, use only with a properly grounded ele tri al outlet.
6. Never perform any maintenan e to the system unless you are omfortable in doing so. Conta t the
manufa turer for servi e instru tions if required.
7. Do not use this system for any purpose other than what it was intended for. Misuse of this system ould
potentially ause harm to the user.
8. Your system is intended to be installed indoors and away from leaking plumbing. DO NOT plug the unit in
if the system or any of the omponents are wet.
9. The disinfe tion system should be dire tly installed into a ground fault ir uit interrupter (GFCI). If the use
of an extension ord is required, the ord must be manufa tured with a minimum of 16 gauge wire and
are should be taken to avoid potential tripping hazards.
10. We re ommend that a li ensed plumber or ertified te hni ian perform the installation
Before You Begin:
Before you begin, you’ll need the following:
Tools
•Pipe utter, ha ksaw or other spe ialized tools required to ut into your existing plumbing (e.g. if you have
PEX piping)
•Soldering tools (tor h, flux, emery loth and solder)
•Wren h (for tightening fittings)
Other Materials
•Inlet/outlet onne tions
•Teflon™ tape
Water Quality Parameters:
UV disinfe tion is extremely effe tive against mi roorganisms but only if the UV light an pass through the water it
needs to treat. This means that the quality of your water is very important in order to ensure omplete
disinfe tion.
It is imperative that you have your water tested for at the least the parameters listed below. If the water ex eeds
the listed parameters LUMINOR strongly re ommends that appropriate pretreatment equipment be installed
(pretreatment will depend on parameters being treated):

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Hardness: <7 gpg (120 mg/L) – if hardness level is 7 gpg or slightly below the uartz
sleeve must be cleaned periodically in order to ensure efficient UV
penetration; if above the water must be softened
Iron (Fe): <0.3 ppm (0.3 mg/L)
Manganese (Mn): <0.05 ppm (0.05 mg/L)
Turbidity: < 1 NTU
Tannins (organics): <0.1 ppm (0.1 mg/L)
UVT (transmittance): >85% (Please contact LUMINOR if water has a UVT that is less than 80% for
pre-treatment recommendations)
You can have your water tested at a private analytical laboratory or by your local dealer. It is always
recommended to install pre-filtration of at least 5 microns prior to a LUMINOR UV disinfection system.
Assembly:
Step 1: Unpack the system and ensure all the components are included with the system. Your system is shipped
with the following components:

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System Sizing:
All LUMINOR UV systems are rated for a specific flow rate under specific water uality parameters. The e uipment
has been designed to ensure that the appropriate dose will be delivered provided all parameters are followed.
PL AS NOT that the flow rate for each system can be higher or lower than what the system is rated for however
this will change the dose level that the system will deliver. A lower flow is not a concern as the dose will increase
however a higher flow rate will decrease the dose and therefore compromise the microorganism inactivation.
It is important to know the maximum flow rate that your water system delivers. If you do not have this
information you can simply fill a 1 gallon bucket with water and time how long it takes to fill up. This will be the
maximum flow rate for the home. Choose a BLACKCOMB system that is suitable.
PL AS NOT : It is always better to oversize your system then to undersize. For example, if your pump delivers 8
gpm it is recommended to install any of the BLACKCOMB 10 gpm systems. There will come a time where your
home is using water at the pump’s maximum capacity.
Location:
Step 1: Find a suitable location to mount the UV
reactor and the accompanying controller. In
choosing your location ensure the controller is
located within 5 feet of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) and that there is easy access
to the main cold water line prior to any branch
lines and before the hot water heater. If you
have any other water treatment e uipment,
such as a softener or water filter, ensure that
the UV is the last piece of treatment e uipment.
PLEASE NOTE: All LUMINOR UV disinfection
systems are intended for indoor use only as they
should not be exposed to the elements.
Step 2: Your system includes mounting
hardware for both the UV reactor and the
controller. If the supplied fasteners are not
compatible with the structure in which you are
mounting the device, please ensure you use the
correct fasteners.
Step 3: To facilitate lamp removal, ensure there
is enough space at the lamp connector end to
safely remove the UV lamp and/or uartz sleeve
(a space e ual to the length of the unit will
suffice) (see Figure 1.).
Figure 1. Lamp Removal Spacing

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Installation:
Step 1: The UV disinfe tion system should always be the last pie e of treatment before the water bran hes off to
the hot and old water lines if the intent is for Point of Entry (POE) (see figure 2). If the intent for the UV system is
for Point of Use (POU) the system should be the final step before the fau et.
Step 2: LUMINOR strongly re ommends that a 5 mi ron filter be installed before the UV system for a final polishing
step before the water is disinfe ted.
Step 3: The rea tor an be installed either horizontally or verti ally using the lamps provided, however verti al
installation is the preferred method with the inlet at the bottom (lamp onne tion at the top) as it allows any air
that may be in the lines to be easily purged from the system.
Figure 2. Recommended PO Installation
Step 4: If you do not know the flow rate of the water supply in your home it is re ommended that you use a flow
restri tor so that the rated flow of your parti ular LUMINOR BLACKCOMB system is not ex eeded and the UV dose
is not ompromised. The flow restri tor should be installed on the outlet port of the rea tor.
Step 5: It is strongly re ommended to have a li ensed plumber onne t the UV rea tor to the water supply and
may be a requirement depending on where you are lo ated. If you are attempting this yourself, ensure you have
all the ne essary tools and fittings to a omplish this task.
Step 6: Although there are many methods of installation, this manual will provide a re ommended pro edure using
opper plumbing and standard soldering methods. LUMINOR re ommends the use of unions, a by-pass assembly
and shut-off valves as this will allow you to isolate and remove the UV rea tor if ne essary (this method is a

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recommended method only however it allows for the maximum convenience but it re uires extra components and
more time for installation. Please refer to Figure 3 for the recommended installation.
Figure 3. Recommended Installation
Step 7: Before you cut into the cold water line, measure and cut all piping as per the recommended layout. Once
all the components are ready, start by installing the female adapters onto the ports of the reactor. To ensure a
proper seal, the use of Teflon™ tape is recommended on all threaded connections.
Step 8: Next solder all the assembly together, including ball valves and unions and finally connected the by-pass
assembly to the cold water feed line (water in and water out).
Step 9: You can now gently remove the uartz sleeve from its packaging being VERY careful not to touch the length
with your hands. The use of cotton gloves (not included) is recommended for this procedure as oils from our hands
can leave residue on the sleeve and lamp which can ultimately block the UV light from getting to the water. In the
package, you will find a lubricated o-ring. Place the o-ring over the open-end of the sleeve as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Quartz Sleeve Installation
Step 10: Carefully slide the sleeve into the reactor until you can feel it hit the opposite end of the reactor. Slightly
push the sleeve in to feel it lock into the spring inside the reactor. Ensure that the o-ring is butted up against the
reactor. Assemble the provided gland nut onto the threaded end of the reactor and tighten. The gland nut has a
positive stop to avoid over-tightening, hand tighten ONLY. Install the provided stainless steel compression spring
inside the uartz sleeve. This spring simply sits in the bottom of the uartz sleeve and works with the lamp and

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LUMI-Loc™ connector to create the proper lamp alignment. PL AS NOT : DO NOT install a UV lamp inside the
uartz sleeve without the sleeve spring in place.
Step 11: (Applies only if you have a UV sensor…BLACKCOMB6.0) The UV sensor for the system is packaged in a
separate plastic bag. Carefully remove the sensor from its packaging and insert the sensor into the UV sensor port
(remove the protective cap on the UV reactor first). The sensor can only go in one way. Ensure that the flat portion
of the UV sensor matches up with the half metal lip on the sensor port (flat portion should face the lamp
connection end) (see Figure 5.). Ensure that the sensor is fully seated in the sensor port and then tighten (turning
clockwise) the sensor nut. PL AS NOT : DO NOT over tighten the nut as this could damage the Teflon sensor
body. Plug the male connector into the IEP port located on the right side of the controller, Figure 6, (make sure the
controller is not plugged in as the sensor MUST be attached before power is applied to the controller.)
Figure 5. UV Sensor Installation Figure 6. I P Connection
Step 12: The reactor is now ready for water flow. When all plumbing connections have been completed you should
check for any possible leaks. Slowly turn on the water supply and check for leaks. Make sure the by-pass valves are
functioning properly and that the water is flowing through the reactor. The most common leak is from the o-ring
not making a proper seal on the reactor. If this is the case turn the water off, drain the reactor, remove the o-ring,
dry it and reapply silicon grease. Replace o-ring ensuring that it is properly sealed against the reactor and check
again for leaks.
Step 13: The controller can now be mounted on the wall. The controller should always be above or beside the
reactor to ensure that no moisture can deposit on any of the connections (see Figure 2.). Always mount the
controller vertically. For safety purposes the controller should be connected to a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) (also known as a ground fault interrupter (GFI)).
Step 14: You can now remove the UV lamp from its packaging being careful not to touch the lamp uartz with your
hands. Again, the use of cotton gloves is recommended to avoid deposited oils on the lamp glass. Always hold the
lamp by the ceramic ends. With the lamp outside of the reactor, affix the UV lamp to the lamp connector as shown
in Figure 7.
Figure 7. UV Lamp Connection

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Step 15: Carefully insert the UV lamp into the reactor sliding it inside the uartz sleeve located inside the reactor
(do not drop the lamp into the reactor). Affix the LUMI-Loc™ connector into the gland nut by inserting the
connector into the nut and turning the connector approximately ¼ turn to lock the connector to the gland nut.
Figure 8. LUMI-Loc™ Connector
Step 16: Affix the captive ground screw to the ground lug on the UV reactor to ensure proper grounding continuity.
Figure 9. Ground Screw Connection
Step 17: Your system is now ready to be plugged into the appropriate GFCI protected outlet. Plug the unit in and
refer to the “System Disinfection” section before any water is allowed to flow through the system.
System Disin ection:
Now that the system is installed you will need to disinfect the lines throughout the entire home or facility. To
accomplish this, please follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Before performing this task, check to make sure that there are no “dead ends” in the lines throughout the
home as these can harbor bacteria. Also ensure that the UV system is powered-up and ready for operation before
you start this disinfection process.