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SMART UV® UV DISINFECTION STERILIZER Installation and User's Guide
OPER ATION
SMART UV
®
Installation and Operation
SMART UV Systems UV Sterilizers are used in
a variety of applications to control waterborne
pathogens. Pentair encourages the consideration of
the installation/operation recommendations provided
here.
Suspended solid waste will absorb UV light and
reduce the UV transmittance through water. By
operating the SMART UV after the mechanical lter,
the unit’s overall performance will be increased.
When operating SMART UV sterilizers please
consider the recommended water ow rates.
Pond Installation Congurations
Small to Moderately Sized Ponds (up to 5,000
Gallons) Using Skimmers and Falls
Placing the UV between the skimmer box and the
lter ensures that pre-ltered water reaches the
UV, increasing its performance while reducing
maintenance.
Often the capacity of the pump exceeds the capacity
of the UV. If this is the case, install a bypass manifold.
Be sure that the skimmer is equipped with mechanical
ltering capacity. See Diagram 1.
NOTE: Before gluing piping or reducer bushing into
the UV’s union or socket, remove the quartz sleeve
assembly to prevent glue from dripping onto the
quartz sleeve.
NOTE: Use threaded seal tape on all threaded
connections.
Larger Sized Ponds (above 5,000 Gallons) Using
Surface Skimmer and Pressurized Filter
This system is simple yet it achieves critical ltering
goals, such as good water circulation for increased
solid waste suspension. The bottom drain/surface
skimming capabilities ensure maximum waste
removal. See Diagram 2.
The SMART UV System UV Sterilizer is positioned
after the mechanical lter where it can receive only
solid waste free water, optimizing UV transmittance/
performance. Notice the 3-way valve that regulates
suction from the skimmer and drain to the pump,
allowing ow control.
Next, multiple “clean water returns” improve
circulation, suspending solid waste and helping it to
nd the lter. If you have a ow rate that exceeds the
UV’s, install a by-pass manifold. See Diagram 1.
NOTE: Before gluing piping or reducer bushing into
the UV’s union or socket, remove the quartz sleeve
assembly to prevent glue from dripping onto the
quartz sleeve.
NOTE: Use threaded seal tape on all threaded
connections.
Aquarium Installation Congurations
Canister Filter/Aquarium Installation
Pressurized Canister lters are commonly used with
small freshwater/saltwater aquariums. Diagram 3
shows a SMART UV model.
It is important to match the Canister Filter’s ow rate
to the capacity of the SMART UV. If this is not feasible,
use a bypass manifold (see Diagram 5 on page
14). To prevent back-siphoning, consider installing
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