Safety Instructions - vitapur VPS1140-1 Manual Del Usaurio

Congratulations on purchasing a Vitapur ® UV Water Treatment System. You have taken the first step in ensuring your water is safe for yourself
and your family. This system has been deigned to disinfect your water source using UV technology, which has been proven to kill bacteria and
viruses including E. coli, Salmonella and Legionella. The Vitapur ® UV System is a natural non-chemical, environmentally friendly, safe technique
for water treatment that will give you years of piece of mind.

1. Safety Instructions

The installation of this system must be in accordance with all provincial/state and/or local laws and regulations regarding plumbing and
electrical services. Installation by a certified plumber is recommended. Always comply with the following warnings and safety instructions, to
prevent bodily harm, injury or property damage.
• Do not attempt to install, operate, clean or perform routine maintenance on your VPS1140-1 system unless you have first read and
understood all of the warnings and safety instructions that are contained in this manual and on the labels that are affixed to the
VPS1140-1 system.
• Do not attempt to operate the VPS1140-1 system if it has been visibly damaged, (e.g., due to shipping) or if it may have sustained
damage, (e.g., if the unit has been dropped).
• To prevent faulty operation of the system, inspect it carefully to ensure it is free of leaks and physical damage before using.
• Never start the VPS1140-1 system, (e.g., after the initial installation) before confirming that the exterior is dry and that there are no
visible leaks.
• To prevent damage to the unit, always install the VPS1140-1 system indoors, where it will not be exposed to the elements.
• Always install and operate the unit in an environment where both the air and water temperatures will normally range between 41°F
(5°C) and 100°F (37.7°C).
DANGER: The lamp in the unit emits ultraviolet light that can cause permanent damage to skin and eyes.
Never look at the lamps when unit is operating.
• Never attempt to operate your VPS1140-1 system unless it has first been properly grounded, to avoid creating an electric shock hazard.
• To prevent an electric shock, do not plug the VPS1140-1 into any socket that has not been equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupter
(GFI). See examples below.
GFCI Outlet
15 Amp White Decora Duplex
• Always unplug the power cord before attempting to install, clean or perform other routine maintenance on the unit.
• Always stop the inlet water flow before performing any maintenance on the unit.
• Do not attempt to service this unit unless you are an accredited service technician, as system operation could be detrimentally
affected.
• Never operate this unit in an oxygen-rich environment, or within 6 feet, (2 metres) of any oxygen source.
• Always drain all water from the unit, cap the inlet and outlet ports, and drain and disconnect all plumbing lines, if temperatures should
fall below freezing (0°C / 32°F).
15 Amp White Duplex
GFCI Outlet with Indicator Light
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