Solaxx NUVO User manual

UV Sterilizer Instruction Manual
Installation and Maintenance
For Above Ground and In Ground Pool Models
In Ground Pool Installation
Above Ground Pool Installation
Return
Fitting
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Returning this product is expensive and time consuming for you, your retailer and for us,
the manufacturer. Should you encounter any problems with your product,
PLEASE DO NOT return your product to the store! Your dealer
or distributor cannot perform any warranty work without authorization
from the manufacturer.
In the US please go to our website
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and click the support tab.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE BEST ULTRAVIOLET SYSTEM

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
UV systems are warranted against failure due to defects in materials and/or workmanship during the warranty period.
This warranty covers defects occurring under normal use and applies to the original retail purchaser and may not be
transferred. The warranty and remedies set forth herein are conditional upon proper storage, installation, use, mainte-
nance and conformance with the applicable use. It will be based upon the manufacturers discretion as to whether the
defects are of manufacturing origin.
This warranty does not apply to appearance or accessory items. This warranty does not include damage due to shipping
and handling, transportation, unpacking, set up, installation, improper maintenance, incorrect line voltage, modification,
abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire, flood, acts of God or repair or replacement of parts supplied by any other than the
manufacturers .
Any oral statements about this product made by the seller, the manufacturer, their representatives or any other party does
not constitute warranties and shall not be relied upon by the user and are not part of this contract.
Neither the seller nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damages, direct, incidental or consequential
including but not limited to lost profits, lost sales, injury, inability to use the product and the user agrees that no other rem-
edy is available.
Before installing, the user shall determine the suitability of the product for their intended use and the user shall assume
all risk liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
Warranty Period:
Housing: Three Year warranty on housing against Ultraviolet degradation.
Complete Unit: One year from the date of purchase.
Limitations:
Warranty does not cover any malfunction from improper installation (we recommend that a licensed
electrician install your system to the specifications outlined in this owners guide).
Warranty only applies to the original end user and is not transferable.
Warranty does not cover repairs done by anyone other than the manufacturers
Warranty is void if system is not plugged into a G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault Current Interrupter).
Warranty may not be modified by verbal statements by the manufacturer, distributors, retailers, their
agents or any other party.
Warranty covers the repair or prorated replacement of the UV products. The manufacturer
denies all liability for any other loss including but not limited to loss of equipment, income, livestock
or personal injury.
There is no warranty on the Quartz Sleeve.
There are no warranties on broken Lamps. Lamps are prorated by usage.
Warranty is voided by the following:
Product labels defaced or removed.
Housing has been painted.
Product is improperly installed or maintained by user or agent.
Product abused, misused or damaged by user or their agent.
Product damage caused by electrical surges, electrical spikes, electrical brown outs or
improper voltage.
Electrical cord has been cut.
Unit was run without water.
Use of anything other than genuine Solaxx parts.
Any implied warranty granted under state law including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
are limited to one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturer is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or does not
allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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WARRANTY CONTINUED
Warranty Returns or Repair Returns:
Please contact the manufacturer for a “Return Merchandise Authorization” (RMA) number. You must have a
valid RMA from the manufacturer’s customer service representative before sending any product in for war-
ranty or repair. Please have your serial number, date of purchase and product type available for an RMA
number.
All warranty returns or repair returns must come freight prepaid with an RMA number clearly marked on the
outside of the box. All other returns will be refused. The manufacturer will not be liable for any shipping cost
to return warranty or repair items. Include RMA number, name, address, daytime phone number and brief
description of the reason for return or repair inside the box.
Be sure to return product in the same packing or similar packing and insure the package (we recommend
sending it UPS).
Solaxx shall not be responsible for damage or loss done by the shipper. Nor shall the manufacturer be
responsible for merchandise that arrives damaged due to improper packaging. All claims for loss and dam-
age must be filed by the customer with the shipper.
If the unit is found to be out of warranty we will contact you with the cost of repair. Your authorization is
required prior to making any repairs.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: All units are quality tested from the factory. All units are rated up to 50 PSI.
Mount your Ultraviolet Sterilizer horizontally or vertically on a wall or above ground, on a level and firm
surface. DO NOT LAY THE SYSTEM ON THE GROUND OR WHERE WATER MAY PUDDLE. Your
Sterilizer should be easily accessible. Do not submerge.
On all installations, allow space to change the Lamp and Quartz Sleeve.
Vertical Installation
On a vertical installation, flow must go into the bottom opening and out the top opening. Be careful
not to drop the lamp down inside the unit, this can break the Quartz Sleeve. The Quartz Sleeve is not
warranted against breakage nor is any damage caused as a result of a broken Quartz Sleeve. Flow
can go either way through the UV Sterilizer.
Horizontal Installation
On horizontal installation, flow can go either direction between the openings. Be careful not to drop
the lamp down inside the unit, this can break the Quartz Sleeve. The Quartz Sleeve is not warranted
against breakage nor is any damage caused as a result of a broken Quartz Sleeve. Flow can go
either way through the UV Sterilizer.
FLOW IN
FLOW IN
WARNING - NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LAMP WHEN IT IS LIT. THIS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE! ALWAYS VIEW LAMP THROUGH THE BLUE QUARTZ CAP.
FLOW
Either
Direction
(Horizontal)
FLOW OUT
FLOW OUT
Transformer Installation
NEVER PUNCTURE TRANFORMER HOUSING! Use twist ties to secure transformer to pipe or any
convenient surface. KEEP TRANSFORMER FROM SITTING IN WATER. USE ONLY GFCI OUTLET.
Transformer Davis Connector
Lamp End
Connector
Transformer Cap
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For Aboveground Pools: DO NOT INSTALL THE LAMP OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS YET. YOU
WILL NEED TEFLON TAPE, PVC PRIMER AND GLUE FOR A LEAK FREE INSTALLATION.
Flexible Hose: Most aboveground pools use flexible hose for plumbing.
If there is water in the pool, plug the pool return fitting and the skimmer to block water from flow-
ing back from the pool to the pump and filter. Then unclamp the hose going from the filter to the
pool return.
Rigid PVC Pipe: The unions on the chamber body accept 2 inch rigid pipe. Most aboveground pools
use flexible hose but if your aboveground pool has rigid PVC pipe, please stop now and turn to the
page that shows installation onto rigid pipe.
CAUTION: Your unit is not submersible. If this unit falls into the water, turn main
power off and then retrieve it. Do not attempt to use this sterilizer if it has been submerged. Do
not operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning or if it has been
dropped or been damaged in any manner. ALWAYS USE A GFCI PROTECTED POWER SOURCE.
The UV should be installed after the filter on the return line. This helps ensure that the water is
clear of debris and impurities that could inhibit the disinfection process. The UV can be installed
before the filter, however, it will take longer to work. Note: You increase the risk of breaking
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
the Quartz Sleeve and Lamp if debris enters the UV unit when installed before your filter.
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Return
Fitting
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The UV Sterilizer is mounted directly to the filter
using the threaded nipple provided
Above Ground Installation
Chamber Opening
Threaded AdapterThreaded Nipple
Into Filter
UV Chamber Body
Unthreaded Adapter Clamp Fitting
Blue Quartz Viewing Cap
Chamber Opening
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cont.
5. Rotating the UV body, thread the entire UV
chamber onto the threaded nipple extending
out of the filter. Make sure the connection is
tight and leave the chamber in a vertical posi-
tion with the blue viewing cap at the bottom.
6. Clamp the flexible hose coming from the
pool wall onto the clamp fitting on the chamber
opening.
7. Turn on pump and run for five minutes to
check for leaks. If the unit leaks, turn off pump
and continue troubleshooting for leaks.
8. Using the zip ties provided, mount the trans-
former to any convenient hose, pipe or post to
keep it off the ground. Use only GFCI outlet.
Aboveground Installation Cont.
1. Glue the unthreaded adapter (pro-
vided) into the chamber opening closest to
the blue viewing cap.
2. Glue the clamp fitting (provided) into
the unthreaded reducing bushing.
3. Glue the threaded adapter (provided)
into the other chamber opening.
4. Wrap both ends of the grey threaded
nipple with Teflon Tape (not provided) and
thread one end into the outlet of your filter.
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For Inground Pools: DO NOT INSTALL THE LAMP OR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS YET. YOU
WILL NEED PVC PRIMER AND GLUE FOR INSTALLATION.
1.) The UV system comes equipped with 2” unions. If your plumbing is 1.5”, use the reducer elbows
provided. Locate a section of plumbing after your filter where you can remove a 15” segment. Cut out
the segment of PVC using a proper saw and make sure cuts are straight. Next, glue the 90° street elbow
(provided) to each side where you cut and make sure both sides are positioned identically. Align the UV
chamber unions to the 90° elbows and glue them together. MAKE SURE NOT TO DRIP GLUE INTO
THE UV CHAMBER. Inground Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rigid PVC Pipe
2. Based on your personal plumbing configuration, additional plumbing supplies may be needed.
3. Make sure the unit is mounted securely before operating.
4. MOUNT THE TRANSFORMER SO IT DOES NOT SIT IN WATER. USE
ONLY GFCI PROTECTED POWER SOURCE. USING THE ZIPTIES PROVIDED,
MOUNT THE TRANSFORMER TO ANY CONVENIENT PIPE OR POST TO KEEP
IT OFF THE GROUND.
5. LEAK TEST: Do not install the Lamp or electrical components yet. After all
connections have been made, turn on the pump and run for five minutes to
check for leaks.
a. If there are no leaks, turn pump off and continue installing the lamp.
b. If unit leaks, turn pump off and continue to troubleshooting for leaks.
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PUMP TIMER BOX
15”
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TROUBLE SHOOTING LEAKS
Quartz Cap
Leak
EZ Twist Top
Leak
Quartz Cap
EZ Twist Top
Leaks from Quartz Cap / Rubber Seal
Undo Quartz Cap and push Rubber Seal
into the Sterilizer body evenly. Half of the
Rubber Seal will still be in view. Screw on
the Quartz Cap and finger tighten. Do
not use a pipe wrench, pliers or any
other tool. Hand-tighten only. Do not use any
lubricant.
Leaks from the EZ – Twist Top
Check that the O-ring is in the EZ-Twist Top.
Hand tighten EZ-Twist Top until leak stops.
Do not use any lubricant.
Leaks from Center of Quartz Sleeve
The Quartz Sleeve is broken and needs
to be replaced. Neither the broken Quartz
Sleeve nor any damage caused as a result
of a broken Quartz Sleeve is covered
under warranty. Contact your dealer for a
replacement. (See Replacing the Quartz
Sleeve on page 13).
WARNING - NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE LAMP WHEN IT IS LIT. THIS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE! ALWAYS VIEW LAMP THROUGH THE BLUE QUARTZ CAP.
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NOTE: If you touch the Lamp use denatured alcohol and a soft cloth to clean the Lamp. If you
do not clean the Lamp the fingerprints will become etched into the glass which will diminish
UV output and may cause premature lamp failure.
NOTE: Lamps and Quartz Sleeves should be handled with care. Lamps and Quartz Sleeves
are not warranted against breakage or damage.
WARNING: Do not install the Lamp at an angle (even a slight angle); this may cause a U
shaped crack at the end of the Quartz Sleeve, or possible breakage of the Lamp. If this
should happen, do not proceed with the installation. Purchase a new Quartz Sleeve or Lamp
from your dealer and refer to the proper installation instructions.
NOTE: Do not force the Lamp into the Quartz Sleeve.
1. Unscrew the Davis Connector located behind the Transformer
Cap, this allows your Transformer Cap to spin freely.
2. Plug the Lamp flush into the Lamp End Connector before inserting the Lamp into the unit.
If the Lamp is not plugged in all the way it may cause damage to the unit which is not covered
under warranty.
5. Tighten the Davis Connector back on to the
Transformer Cap.
3. Insert the Lamp straight into the Quartz Sleeve. Be careful, inserting the Lamp at an angle, even
a slight angle, can cause a "U" shaped crack in the Quartz Sleeve.
4. Twist the Transformer Cap onto the
Quartz Cap. Do not over tighten.
This is a connection only and is not
in contact with water.
Screw on
Transformer Cap
Screw on
Davis Connector
INSTALLING THE LAMP
6. FINAL LEAK CHECK: Do not plug the Sterilizer into power yet. Turn on the pump, let water run for
5 minutes and check for leaks. (See page 14 for trouble shooting leaks).
7. Once a leak test is completed, and there are no leaks, plug the Transformer into a GFCI outlet.
KEEP THE TRANSFORMER OFF THE GROUND - DO NOT ALLOW TRANSFORMER TO LAY IN
STANDING WATER
Davis Connector Lamp End Connector
Transformer Cap
(4 pin connection)
Quartz Cap
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Quartz Sleeve
Rubber Seal
Lamp
WINTERIZING
Option 1: If you are going to continually run water through your unit and it will be exposed to
freezing temperatures be sure to take all the internal parts inside (Quartz Sleeve, EZ-Twist Top,
Quartz Cap, Lamps, Rubber Seals, and Transformers.)
Option 2: If you are not flowing water through your system, drain the unit completely and take the
Option 3: If you are not going to run water through the system, remove the Lamp, disconnect unions
and take the Sterilizer inside. Store the Lamp separately to avoid breakage.
Take these parts inside
Lamp
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CAUTION: Always turn off the pump and disconnect electricity from the unit prior to any
maintenance.
Quartz Cap
EZ Twist
Top
EZ Twist
O-ring
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Transformer
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internal parts inside. If the unit is not completely drained, the water will freeze and crack the housing.
This is not covered under warranty.

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8. Twist on the Transformer Cap. Do not over tighten. This is a connection only and is not in
contact with water.
7. Insert the Lamp straight into the Quartz Sleeve. Be careful, inserting the Lamp at an angle, even
a slight angle, can cause a "U" shaped crack in the Quartz Sleeve.
6. Plug the new Lamp flush into the Lamp End Connector. If the Lamp is not plugged in all the way
it may cause damage to the unit and is not covered under warranty.
5. Disconnect the Lamp End Connector from the old Lamp.
4. Slide Lamp out, be careful not to slide the Lamp out at an angle, even a slight angle, this
may cause a “U” shaped crack at the end of the Quartz Sleeve, or possible breakage
of the Lamp. A Broken Lamp or Quartz Sleeve is not covered under warranty.
3. Twist off the Transformer Cap.
2. Unscrew the Davis Connector located
behind the Transformer Cap, this allows
your Transformer Cap to spin freely.
1. Unplug the UV from the power source and turn off the pump.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always turn off the pump and disconnect electricity from the unit prior to
any maintenance.
Changing the Lamp.
9. Tighten the Davis Connector located behind the Transformer Cap.
Davis Connector
TM
Quartz Cap
Lamp
Transformer Cap
Lamp End Connector
Unscrew Transformer Cap
Unscrew Davis Connector
10. FINAL LEAK CHECK: Do not plug the Sterilizer into power yet. Turn on the pump, let water run
for 5 minutes and check for leaks.
11. Once a leak test is completed and there are no leaks, plug the Transformer into a GFCI outlet.
Warranty is void if not plugged into a GFCI.
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CLEANING THE QUARTZ SLEEVE
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4. Slide Lamp out, be careful not to slide the Lamp out at an angle, even a slight angle, this may
cause a “U” shaped crack at the end of the Quartz Sleeve, or possible breakage of the Lamp.
Set the lamp on a secure level surface to avoid breakage.
1. Unplug the UV from the power source and turn off the pump.
2. Unscrew the Davis Connector located
behind the Transformer Cap, this allows your
Transformer Cap to spin freely.
3. Twist off the Transformer Cap.
6. The Quartz Sleeve can be cleaned with Lime Away, CLR or similar products.
Do not use any type of abrasive substance on the Quartz Sleeve as it may scratch the Quartz.
7. To reinstall the Quartz Sleeve, carefully insert the Quartz Sleeve into the end of the UV body.
Be sure the Quartz Sleeve is seated in the bottom of the UV Unit.
NOTE: The Lamps and Quartz Sleeves should be handled with care. Lamps and Quartz
Sleeves are not warranted against breakage and damage.
5. Remove the E-Z Twist Top. The Quartz Sleeve Assembly will come out with it. Be careful to
pull it out straight.
Unscrew Transformer Cap
Transformer Cap
Unscrew Davis Connector
8. Screw on the E-Z Twist Top. Do not use a pipe wrench, pliers or any other tool on this unit.
Tighten by hand only. Re-install the Lamp as Shown on page 19, starting at #6.
Quartz Sleeve
Clean The Quartz Sleeve After 3-6 Months Of Use.
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REPLACEMENT OF THE QUARTZ SLEEVE
7. Twist on the Quartz Cap. DO NOT use a pipe wrench, pliers or any other tool on this unit. Tighten
by hand only.
To Reinstall the Lamp
Go to step #6 under changing the Lamp.
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5. Re-install E-Z Twist Top without Quartz Sleeve. Slide Quartz Sleeve into the housing. Be sure to
center the quartz sleeve into the seat at the bottom of the unit.
TM
1. Unplug system, turn pump off and drain housing. Remove Lamp and Transformer.
2. Untwist E-Z Twist Top. This will release the Quartz Sleeve Assembly. Pull The Quartz Sleeve
Assembly straight out of the housing.
3. Untwist Quartz Cap. Push Quartz Sleeve up through E-Z Twist Top. Be careful not to break the
Quartz Sleeve. Handling broken glass can cause injury. If your Quartz Sleeve is broken protect
your hands before servicing.
4. Discard old Quartz Sleeve and Rubber Seal, be sure to use only genunie manufacturer Quartz
Sleeves.
6. Gently push the Quartz Sleeve and Rubber Seal in to the E-Z Twist Top until only ½ of the rubber
seal is visible.
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Quartz Sleeve Assembly
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INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS
Rubber Seal
EZ Twist Top
Incorrect: EZ Twist Top Over Rubber Seal
See Page 13 for Proper Quartz Sleeve installation
Rubber Seal
Incorrect: Rubber Seal is Outside of Quartz Cap
Quartz Cap
See Page 13 for Proper Quartz Sleeve installation
Incorrect: Quartz Sleeve Not Seated
Quartz Sleeve
See Page 13 for Proper Quartz Sleeve installation
Incorrect: Lamp at an Angle will create a U Shaped Crack
The Following will Damage the Unit’s Electrical Components
See Page 12 for Proper Lamp installation
Incorrect: Lamp Not Plugged Flush with Lamp End Connector
See Page 12 for Proper Lamp installation
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PARTS LIST
Optional
Winterizing Cap
Use genuine Solaxx Parts or the warranty is voided.
PARTS LIST TRANSFORMERS
Transformer Davis Connector
Lamp End
Connector
Transformer Cap
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INLINE TRANSFORMERS
Cord Length aprox. 17-1/2”
Cords not sold separately
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