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DISPOSAL OF MERCURY ADDED LAMPS
Germicidal ultraviolet lamps, like standard fl uorescent lamps contain small amounts of mercury. Mercury added lamps
should not be placed in the trash. Dispose of properly. For further information regarding the disposal and recycling of
lamps containing mercury, along with Federal and State requirements visit http://www.lamprecycle.org. Product Data
Sheets for germicidal ultraviolet lamps can be found in the “PDF Library for Ster-L-Ray
®
Germicidal Ultraviolet
Lamps” section of http://www.ultraviolet.com.
LAMP INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM TASK
1. WARNING: Disconnect power to water purifi er.
2. Remove both EASY-OFF
TM
end caps by pulling each cap off static gland nut. Slide each end cap along the wire away from
the socket.
3. Carefully withdraw lamp approximately 2 inches from chamber while feeding lamp socket and lead wire on opposite end of
chamber.
4. While holding lamp end, carefully remove lamp socket on end now exposed.
5. Next, carefully slide lamp back into chamber, until approximately 2 inches of the lamp is exposed on the opposite end. Hold
lamp and remove lamp socket.
6. Lamp should now be disconnected on both ends. Carefully remove lamp from chamber. Be sure to withdraw lamp straight
out without angling until completely clear of quartz sleeve.
CAUTION: Lamp and quartz sleeve are easily damaged. Exercise care when handling.
7. Reinstall lamp in reverse order.
WARNING: Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to eyes and skin. Do not restore power to water purifi er until
lamp and both EASY-OFF
TM
end caps have been properly reinstalled.
Step 2 - Remove End -Cap
Step 6 - Remove LampStep 4 & 5 - Remove SocketsStep 3 - Withdraw Lamp
Figure 3 - Lamp Replacement