Pentair Aquatics QL-8 Hoja De Instrucciones

U U L L T T R R A A V V I I O O L L E E T T S S T T E E R R I I L L I I Z Z E E R R I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S H H E E E E T T
To
Aquarium
Ultraviolet Heater Chemical
Sterilizer Module Filter
Figure A
To
Aquarium
Ultraviolet
Sterilizer
Figure B
Cleav View Port
Figure C
QL-8 QL-25
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE BULB OUTSIDE HOUSING. EVEN BRIEF EXPOSURE TO
ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION CAN CAUSE TEMPORARY REDDENING AND IRRITATION OF EYES
AND SKIN.
Congratulations on the purchase of your LIFEGARD Ultraviolet Sterilizer. The radiation from the
ultraviolet light at 2537 angstroms provided inside the LIFEGARD Ultraviolet Sterilizer exerts a lethal
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effect on micro-organisms. This sterilizer, when installed and used properly, is the most efficient and
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effective method of disease control available.
A. WHERE TO INSTALL
Mech-
Quiet One
filter system (Figure A). In addition, the unit can also be installed on the outlet side of most canister
anical
Pump
filters sold in the aquarium industry today (Figure B). In every case, the sterilizer is most effective in
Filter
clear filtered water and should be installed as the final stage in your filtration system.
B. UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, AND INSTALLATION
1. Carefully unpack the quartz sleeve (#1), quartz bulb (#2), ballast assembly (#3), cap (#4), and
2. Unscrew compression coupling from cap (#4), remove rubber gasket (#5).
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3. Insert quartz sleeve (#1) through cap (#4) leaving the open end of the quartz sleeve protruding
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4. Slide gasket (#5) over the open end of quartz sleeve until entire gasket is about ¼" past end
5. Screw small compression coupling onto cap (#4). The compression coupling will push the quartz
6. Carefully insert quartz sleeve into bottom receptacle inside the center of the housing and
7. Repeat steps #2-6 for each chamber in the commercial sterilizers (QL-80, QL-120, QL-160, QL-240).
8. Attach ultraviolet sterilizer so it is "LAST" in the filtration system (Figure A or Figure B). The
Canister
9. Carefully match pins of male 4-pin connector [top of quartz bulb (#2)] to female 4-pin connector
Filter
10. Gently pull cord above splash boot (#7) and guide electrical connection until it bottoms out into
Compression
Coupling
11. Gently slide quartz bulb (#2) with ballast assembly (#3) attached inside quartz sleeve until it
Gasket
12. Bend ballast cord along narrow neck of splash boot (#7) and push splash coot cap (#7A) over
Cap
13. Place ballast (#3) where there is no chance of water contract, a normal precaution for electrical
14. Repeat steps #9-#13 for each chamber in the commercial sterilizers (QL-80, QL-120, QL-160,
Quartz
Sleeve
15. Turn on pump / filter system.
16. Plug in ballast(s), (#3)
QL-40 QL-80
The modular design of the Lifegard sterilizer allows it to be easily added to an existing Lifegard
NOTE: Instructions refer to item numbers of exploded view parts break down PAGE 3
housing. Make sure all packing material is removed from inside housing.
about 2" from top of cap.
of quartz sleeve. Gasket must remain entirely past open end of quartz sleeve to achieve and
maintain a proper seal (Figure C).
NOTE: Failure to install quartz sleeve properly will result in damage to bulb.
sleeve into the proper position. Hand tighten only.
tighten cap (#4). Hand tighten only.
ultraviolet sterilizer is most effective in clear filtered water. Make sure proper inlet and outlet
ports are utilized (Figure D for QL-8, Ql-25, QL-40; Figure E for QL-80, QL-120, QL-160, QL-240).
(#6) of ballast assembly (#3) and push fully into place.
narrow neck of splash boot. Do not pull fragile wires connecting the male 4-pin connector to the
quartz bulb (#2) as this will damage the bulb.
NOTE: The splash boot is lubricated at the factory with LIFEGARD silicone lubricant (R172036X)
for ease of assembly and disassembly. It is extremely important that the small neck of the splash
boot be lubricated with LIFEGARD silicone lubricant each time bulb is serviced. Failure to
lubricate splash boot may result in bulb being difficult or impossible to remove.
reaches bottom. Do not drop bulb into quartz sleeve. Slide splash boot (#7) over compression
coupling on cap (#4). This will prevent water that accidentally spills on UV sterilizer from
entering quartz sleeve and wetting the bulb.
cord and splash boot (insert #A). This must be done to prevent splashed or spilled water from
reaching the electrical connection.
devices near water environments. Water contact with ballast will damage ballast and possibly
create an electrical hazard.
QL-240.)
NOTE: The beneficial nitrifying bacterial in your biological filter will not be affected by the
ultraviolet radiation due to their sessile nature. These beneficial bacteria adhere to all types of
surfaces and are not free to pass through the sterilizer.
QL-120 QL-160 QL-240