Owner’s Manual UV Pure Technologies Inc. WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM MODEL: CACTUS Conforms to UL60335-1E:04.
Cactus Owner’s Manual OWNERS MANUAL Copyright UV Pure Technologies Incorporated 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, transmitted or translated to another language without the prior written consent of UV Pure Incorporated. Crossfire Technology® is a registered trademark of UV Pure Technologies Inc. Publication Number: Z800011G Third Edition, May 2014 Notice THANK YOU for purchasing a UV Pure Technologies water purification system Model CACTUS.
Cactus Owner’s Manual 1. About the UV System ......................................................................... 2 2. Installation Instructions...................................................................... 4 Before Beginning Installation.................................................................. 4 Water Conditions - Pre-treatment Parameters......................................... 4 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor ......................................................
Cactus Owner’s Manual 2. Installation Instructions Before Beginning Installation Water Conditions - Pre-treatment Parameters Note: it is very important that the Cactus is installed in conditions that meet the minimum specifications for pre-treatment. Please review the following pretreatment parameters prior to installation. Some of the specifications are technical in nature. If any specifications are of concern or unclear, please contact your dealer.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Water Treatment Capacity: The water treatment flow range for the Cactus X-8 is 0-8.7 U.S. gallons per minute (or 0 – 33 liters per minute) maximum. For the Cactus X-12, the flow range is 0-13.3 U.S. gallons per minute (or 0 – 50.4 liters per minute) maximum The working pressure of the units is 0 to 100 psig (or 0 to 690 kPa). Chart 1 shows the Treatment Performance of the Cactus at 85% UV Transmittance (UVT) and at the end of lamp life (EOLL).
Cactus Owner’s Manual representative if you are in doubt whether the unit is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with this unit; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER To comply with National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, the circuit where the UV unit(s) is connected must be protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). UV Pure recommends the use of Hubbell GFICs.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Pipe insulation should be wrapped around the top piping, above the system, to prevent condensation from dripping back onto the unit. Tools Needed Pipe cutter, torch, wrench and other typical plumbing tools for modifying piping Slotted screwdriver Do not operate a Cactus UV System that has been damaged or that is missing any components. If a part is missing, contact your dealer.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Location (on a wall) The Cactus must be positioned vertically on a wall. (The performance of the system will be adversely affected if mounted horizontally.) See Figure 1A for clearances. The Cactus is intended only for indoor use in a dry location. Should these minimum installation recommendations not be met, the system will not operate effectively. The Cactus should be installed downstream of (after) any pre-treatment devices such as filters, water softeners and any pressure tanks.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE CACTUS MOUNTED VERTICAL AGAINST A WALL DEVICES OPTIONAL DRAIN VALVE OPTIONAL BY-PASS VALVES POWER CORD ENTRY & LOCATION OF SERIAL NUMBER ON / RE SE T PO WER OF F TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS) GFCI 120VAC 50/60Hz COPPER TUBING OR EQUIVALENT (DO NOT USE PVC) PIPE INSULATION (MUST BE INSTALLED) Cactus Owner’s Manual Figure 1B Connecting the Pipes We recommend that a qualified dealer or licensed plumber perform the water connections for your UV system.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Step 2: If you have decided to install an optional by-pass line and drain, you may begin to install these fittings at this point. See Figure 1B for more information on how to connect optional by-pass piping and drain. MOUNT UNIT AGAINST SHIM OR PLYWOOD WOOD TO RISE AT LEAST TO TOP OF UNIT OR WOOD TO FALL AT LEAST TO BOTTOM OF UNIT INCORRECT MOUNTING CORRECT MOUNTING Figure 1C Caution: Do not allow solder or solder flux to fall in or on the Cactus.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Parallel Installation When more than one system is installed in parallel to increase treatment capacity (the flow is divided among systems), the systems must be installed with manual shutoff valves before and after each system. This allows one Cactus to be serviced without interrupting the flow to the other(s). See Figure 1D.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Plugging in the Cactus Step 1: Ensure that the front panel of the unit is closed and the unit is securely fastened to the wall. (Note: You should not open the front panel unless the unit has been unplugged to prevent risk of electrical shock and exposure to UV light.) Caution: It is not recommended to operate the Cactus dry. Water should be in the treatment chamber when the unit is in operation.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Unit Functions Lamp On Indicator Figure 2 There is a viewport on the front panel that projects visible light when the UV lamps are ON. If visible light can not be seen, the UV lamps are not energized and the system will not provide effective treatment. Starting the Unit Caution: Do not operate unit with the front carriage door or ballast enclosure door open.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Step 2: When the Cactus is plugged in, the viewport will be illuminated, indicating that the lamps are energized and functioning. During normal operation, if a power outage occurs, the system will re-start automatically within a few seconds after power is restored. If the UV lamps fail to energize during start-up procedures, re-boot the system by unplugging the unit, waiting 10 seconds then plugging it back in. This will cause the system to re-start.
Cactus Owner’s Manual faucet. Step 3: Remove a filter (if installed) from its housing and fill the housing with bleach. Step 4: Re-mount the housing (but not the filter) and plug in the UV system to turn it on. Step 5: When the Cactus is operating, turn on the water supply and run water to all faucets (hot and cold), toilets, the washing machine and other water-using appliances – the bleach must fill every inch of plumbing.
Cactus Owner’s Manual necessary– (see section on Replacing and Cleaning UV Lamps). The reflectors are the shiny curved panels in front of and behind the lamps. The reflectors may be wiped with a clean, soft cloth. If the reflectors do not come clean or are damaged, they must be replaced. “Lamp On” Indication There is a viewport on the front panel that projects visible light when UV lamps are ON.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Unit Status Viewport illuminated Brief flash or momentary Illumination Viewport not illuminated Possible Cause Unit treating Corrective Action No Action Required Ballast is attempting to start lamps but lamps will not stay lit. UV lamps have exceeded 12 months Replace lamps. UV lamps have not exceeded 12 months Inspect lamps for discoloration. If lamps discolored, replace both lamps & ballast. If lamps not discolored, unplug unit & plug it in again after 10 seconds.
UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE REPLACING LAMPS BOTTOM COVER FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY UV LAMP WING NUTS FACES OUT UV TOP COVER www.uvpure.com FACES IN LAMP SOCKETS USE A SCREW DRIVER TO PRY LAMP UP HERE NOTE: DO NOT TWIST/TURN THE LAMPS WHILE PINS ARE ENGAGED Cactus Owner’s Manual Figure 3 Tool Needed Slotted screwdriver Step 1: Remove the top and bottom cover by pulling each side of the plastic cover outward from the system.
Cactus Owner’s Manual your skin on contact. Allow lamps to cool for five minutes before removing them. Slowly lift the old lamps out of the system. Do not twist the lamps as they are being removed. To help remove the lamps, insert a flat bladed screwdriver between the lamp base and its socket and lightly pry the lamps upward (see Figure 3). Dispose of the old lamps in the same way you would dispose of ordinary fluorescent lamps.
Cactus Owner’s Manual normal specified ranges, follow the steps below to inspect the quartz and for quartz cleaning. Caution: Always unplug the system before performing any maintenance. Never operate a system unless the front panel is completely secured. Tools Needed Slotted screwdriver Adjustable wrench or a 7/16” open end wrench or deep socket wrench driver Inspection Procedure for Quartz Sleeve Step 1: Unplug the unit.
Cactus Owner’s Manual PULL OUTWARDS AND LIFT REMOVE TOP COVER LOOSEN WING NUTS QUARTZ REMOVE BOTTOM COVER Figure 4A (Recommend inspecting quart sleeve every three months.) Step 3: Place another bucket under the unit and drain the unit until there is about 1” (3cm) of water left in the quartz sleeve (see Draining the Unit). Step 4: Disconnect the top pipe connection. Step 5: Add about 2 oz. (60cc) of cleaning solution through the top opening.
Cactus Owner’s Manual acidic solution. Any solution used should be thoroughly rinsed out afterwards- do not allow any solution to enter the plumbing system. Fill the rest of the quartz with water. Step 6: Let the cleaning solution remain in the quartz for at least 10-20 minutes. Step 7: It may be helpful to manually clean the inside of the quartz tube with a bottle brush. Step 8: Drain the system and inspect the quartz sleeve. If clean, flush the unit with clean water.
Cactus Owner’s Manual 8 12 9 11 1 4 7 6 3 9 4 8 2 Figure 4B – UV unit (Exploded view of parts - for reference only) Released on 1-May-14 - Z800011G Page 23 UV Pure Technologies Inc.
Cactus Owner’s Manual CACTUS PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. X-8 PART NO. X-12 QTY.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Use an adjustable wrench or 7/16” box wrench or nut driver to remove the four fasteners, securing the top manifold, in an alternating pattern (top left, bottom right, bottom left, then top right). The bottom quartz seal assembly does not require removal to clean the quartz, so leave it in place. This will support the quartz sleeve during cleaning and simplify the overall process. Step 5: Remove the top quartz seal assembly (Figure 4C) by lifting it straight up.
Cactus Owner’s Manual quartz sleeve. Scrub and flush it with water repeatedly to clean the quartz. Use a squeeze bottle to apply water or cleaning solution to the quartz sleeve to keep the area tidy. Note: Keep the rest of the system free from moisture. When cleaning is finished, re-examine the quartz sleeve. Step 2: If the quartz sleeve is still dirty, use a scale remover such as CLR or Lime Away and apply it to the inside of the quartz sleeve.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Step 5: Replace the lamps. Step 6: Reinstall the top and bottom covers. Step 7: Plug in the Cactus. Replacement Parts Use only genuine UV Pure Technologies’ parts when servicing your Cactus disinfection system. Failure to use genuine UV Pure Technologies’ replacement parts will void the factory warranty, and any laboratory validation and/or certification for water safety and system operating performance. Figure 4B shows a complete list of original factory parts.
Cactus Owner’s Manual 6. Service Record Sheet Record lamp replacement dates and events in the space provided below. Date (MMM/DD/YYYY) Action System Installed 7. Limited Warranty Limited Warranty for UV Pure Technologies’® water purification systems and peripheral parts purchased in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. What this warranty covers: Defects in materials and workmanship in Products and Parts manufactured by UV Pure Technologies Inc.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Three-year Limited Warranty for electrical components, reflectors, and quartz sleeve. Specifically, this includes the following UV Pure Parts: wiper motor, air blowers, circuit boards, ballast and micro-processor with digital display, wiring harnesses, lamp sockets, reflectors, quartz sleeve, and remote monitor (excluding any battery if included). One-year Limited Warranty for lamps, sensor probes, and remote lamp replacement reminder alarm.
Cactus Owner’s Manual How to get help: Call a Certified Service Dealer (CSD) or UV Pure’s Customer Service toll free line: 1-888-407-9997. A complete list of Certified Service Dealers and their coverage areas is available on UV Pure’s website: www.uvpure.com. Or, email UV Pure’s Customer Service Center: info@uvpure.com. What this Limited Warranty does NOT cover: Maintain your original PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Cactus Owner’s Manual Product Specifications, or if there is water damage due to improper installation or poorly or improperly tightened plumbing connections. This Limited Warranty is void if the Product or Parts have been altered or modified in any way by anyone other than a UV Pure technician or a Certified Service Dealer. Warranty coverage may be void if the Product is operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment not approved by UV Pure for use with the Products.
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