Spectro-UV Spectroline DeGERM-inator User manual

www.Spectro-UV.com
4 Dubon Ct., Farmingdale, NY 11735
866-230-7305
5/20 AM19160
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Light shield
UV emitter
CAUTION
• DO NOT SUBMERGE THE DEGERM-INATOR IN WATER.
• Never use this unit in any manner not specified in these
instructions. The protection provided by the unit may be
impaired.
Screw
LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY
Manage in Accord with Disposal Laws
See: www.lamprecycle.org
REPLACEMENT PART
UV Emitter, Short Wave (254nm) BLE-5T254
WARRANTY
The warranty policy for the DeGERM-inator™ is provided on the
Certificate of Limited Warranty enclosed separately with each unit. For
assistance of any kind, contact the Customer Service Department at
Spectro-UV. Call toll-free at 1-800-274-8888. Give full details of the
difficulty, and include the model and serial numbers of the unit and the
date of purchase.
REPLACING THE UV EMITTER
• Slide off the gold light shield.
• Rotate the emitter 45 degrees,
and lift it out.
• Using a clean cloth, gently
rotate the new emitter into
the sockets at both ends.
Avoid touching the UV
emitter with bare fingers.
• Slide on the gold light shield.
TO PURIFY WATER
To kill most of the water-borne, pathogenic microorganisms in
particulate-free, clear water in an 8-oz (0.24 l) glass, turn on the
DeGERM-inator, and place it directly on the glass above the water.
Discolored or dirty water should be prefiltered until clear prior to
treatment with the DeGERM-inator.
Shine the UV light directly into the water for 45 seconds. Remove the
lamp, and agitate the water (such as stirring or mixing with a cover on).
Replace lamp on the glass, and shine the UV light for another
45 seconds. A larger volume of water will require a proportionally longer
time. For peak performance, we recommend that you use fresh
batteries when purifying water.
INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERIES
The lamp will produce sufficient UV light only if it is used with fully
charged batteries. Four fresh alkaline AA batteries should be installed
after every 3 hours of battery operation.
• Turn off the lamp before performing any maintenance.
• Turn the screw in the battery housing, and slide open the battery
compartment.
• Insert the batteries in the compartment as shown in the diagram.
• Close the compartment and turn the screw.
• NOTE: Remove the batteries when the lamp is not used for an
extended period.
CARE OR REPLACEMENT OF THE UV EMITTER TUBE
The DeGERM-inator will function effectively only if it is kept clean and
free of dust and dirt. If the UV emitter tube appears dirty, apply any
household glass cleaner to a soft cloth, and wipe it gently through the
light shield. To clean the emitter tube more thoroughly or to replace it,
see diagram. The emitter tube has a rated life of 5,000 hours, but UV
output is reduced by half after 2,000 hours. For most effective
disinfecting results, we recommend replacing the emitter tube after
1,000 hours of use.

WARNING
UV emitted from this product.
Avoid eye and skin exposure to unshielded products.
• Read all instructions and information before using.
• This lamp is not a toy. Use only for specic germicidal purposes.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE DEGERM-INATOR WHEN NOT IN USE.
The DeGERM-inator™ kills germs almost anywhere!
Features child-resistant switch for safety!
Convenient battery operation.
Portable Battery Operated UV Sanitizer
Activator pin
*The DeGERM-inator has not been tested yet on the COVID-19 Coronavirus. It has been laboratory tested against common household bacteria and other common
viruses. UV-C is a suggested method of sanitizing from the CDC, especially for Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs). Learn more about COVID-19 and prevention
of its spread from the CDC and the WHO - www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/decontamination-reuse-respirators.html
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model ...................................................UV-5DB
Power ..........................................6V (4 AA batteries)
Battery life ...................................Approximately 3 hours
Average initial UV-C intensity at 0.5 inch from emitter.........1,800µW/cm2
Effective illumination area 0.5 inch from emitter ...0.75 x 2.75 inch (1.9 x 7 cm)
Environmental............................. Best results at 77°F (25°C)
UV wavelength of emitter .............................. UV-C (254nm)
HOW THE DEGERM-INATOR WORKS
The DeGERM-inator produces short-wave (UV-C) ultraviolet (UV) light.
This invisible light has a higher energy content than the visible light we
can perceive. UV light occurs naturally as part of the light from the sun
that we see every day. Most of this UV-C remains in the stratosphere.
Using short-wave UV irradiation to deactivate microorganisms has
been studied extensively since the 1930s. Now the DeGERM-inator
harnesses the germicidal effect of UV-C light and puts it to use upon
demand.
The DeGERM-inator is particularly effective in deactivating microbes
because it generates short-wave UV light at 254 nanometers (nm)
wavelength. Damaging the DNA causes the organism to die, or renders
it unable to reproduce, and thus harmless. Some viruses and
microorganisms are more susceptible than others to short-wave UV
light, so the amount of UV needed to deactivate them can vary
considerably. See the table on our website for a list of common viruses
and microorganisms, and their susceptibility to the DeGERM-inator.*
NOTE: Upon receiving your DeGERM-inator, it will arrive with
foam and tape to secure the socket. Please remove the foam and
tape before using the lamp.
USES
The DeGERM-inator can kill or render harmless many germs, viruses,
microorganisms, or other pathogens. Shine the DeGERM-inator
one-half inch (1.3 cm) or less from the surface for 6 to 8 seconds to
effectively deactivate the majority of viruses and microorganisms that
may be present. It can help in your efforts to avoid catching or
transmitting viral conditions such as colds and flu, as well as other
bacterial infections and illnesses caused by disease-causing
pathogens.
Use the DeGERM-inator on nonporous surfaces such as:
• toilet seats, flush and sink handles, sinks, and knobs
• plastic toys
• keys, eyeglasses, and other personal items
• ATM touch screens
• computer keyboards and mouse devices
• mobile devices
In addition, the DeGERM-inator can deactivate most
microorganisms, germs, and viruses in water. See “To Purify Water”
on back page.
NOTE: DO NOT USE ON FOOD! The DeGERM-inator should
not be used to disinfect food items. The beam cannot penetrate
deeply enough to ensure that any pathogens internally within the
food will be deactivated.
HOW TO USE THE DEGERM-INATOR
CAUTION: Remember to use the DeGERM-inator responsibly.
Always be sure to turn the DeGERM-inator away from eyes and
bare skin. Although the UV-absorbing gold light shield helps to
protect the user from UV-C radiation, the light coming directly
from the unshielded UV-C emitter can pose a danger to skin
and eyes. Reddening or burning of the skin, similar to
sunburn, can occur when skin is overexposed to short-wave
UV light. Never look directly into the lamp when it is in
operation. Painful, temporary inflammation of the outer
membrane of the eye (the conjunctiva) could result.
To turn on the DeGERM-inator, use the activator pin attached to
the cord to slide the child-resistant power switch from O(off) to
I(on).
Always turn off the DeGERM-inator when not in use.
The UV-absorbing gold light shield helps to protect the user while
allowing the user to see that the UV emitter is activated. Hold the
DeGERM-inator one-half inch (1.3 cm) or less from the surface to
be treated, and shine the light for a period of 6 to 8 seconds to kill
or deactivate up to 90% of the majority of common viruses and
micro-organisms. See the table on our website for a list of common
viruses and microorganisms, and the exposure time the
DeGERM-inator requires to treat for them.
If a large area must be treated, scan the area slowly to expose the
entire area to the DeGERM-inator’s UV-C light for the required
6 to 8 seconds.
The DeGERM-inator will work best on smooth, nonporous surfaces.
Porous surfaces have too many areas that effectively shade viruses
and microorganisms from the lamp’s UV-C irradiating beam.