vitapur VUV-S375B - Safety Instructions; General Safety Precautions

Safety InStructIonS:
This Class B system or component conforms to NSF/ANSI Standard 55 and CSA B483.1 for the
supplemental bactericidal treatment of disinfected public drinking water or other drinking water
that has been tested and deemed acceptable for human consumption by the state or local
health agency having jurisdiction. The system is only designed to reduce normally occurring
non-pathogenic nuisance microorganisms. Class B systems are not intended for treatment of
contaminated water.
Congratulations
on purchasing a Vitapur
®
UV Water Treatment System. You have taken the
rst step in ensuring your water is safe for yourself and your family. This system has been designed
to disinfect your water source using UV technology, which has been proven to kill bacteria and
viruses including E. coli, Salmonella, Legionella as well as cysts such as Giardia lamblia and
Cryptosporidium. The Vitapur
®
UV system is a natural non-chemical, environmentally friendly safe
technique for water disinfection treatment that will give you years of peace of mind.
• Do not attempt to install, operate, clean or perform routine maintenance on your
Vitapur® UV system unless you have rst read and understand all of the warnings and
safety instructions that are contained in this manual and on the labels that are afxed to the system.
• Do not attempt to operate the Vitapur® UV 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 physical
damage before using.
• Never start your Vitapur® UV system, (e.g., after the initial installation) before conrming
that the exterior is dry and that there are no visible leaks.
• The Vitapur® UV system is designed for indoor applications only and should not be
exposed to outdoor elements.
• Always install and operate the unit in an environment where both the air and water
temperatures will normally range between 36°F (2°C) and 104°F (40°C).
• DANGER: The lamp inside 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 Vitapur® UV system unless it has rst been properly grounded,
to avoid creating an electric shock hazard.
• To prevent an electric shock, do not plug the Vitapur® UV system into any socket that has not
been equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
• Always unplug the power cord before attempting to install, clean or perform other routine
maintenance on the unit.
• Always stop the inlet water ow before performing any maintenance on the unit.
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 certied plumber is recommended. Always
comply with the following warnings and safety instructions, to prevent
bodily harm, injury or property damage.