CORALIFE Turbo-Twist 12x UV Sterilizer Instructions

CORALIFE Turbo-Twist 12x UV Sterilizer

Specifications

• UVC Lamp: 36 watt
• Rated Voltage: AC120V
• Rated Cycle: 60Hz
• Rated Power: 38 watt
• Wavelength of Radiation: 253.7nm
• Life of UVC Lamp: Approx. 8,000 hrs
• Aquarium Volume: Up to 500 gals
• Flow Rate (gallons per hour): 400-1200 gph
• Hose sizes: 3/4, 1, 1-1/4
• Cord Length: Approx. 9 ft

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To avoid electric shock, unplug the appliance if there is any sign of abnormal water leakage.
3. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug.
4. Keep the appliance away from children and ensure close supervision during use.
5. Avoid contact with moving or hot parts.
6. Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.
7. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
8. Avoid exposure to extreme weather conditions.
9. Ensure secure installation before operation.
10. Read and observe all important notices on the appliance.
11. If using an extension cord, ensure it has the proper rating.

Installation Instructions

Refer to the parts diagram for component identification and follow these steps:

1. Attach the flat O-Ring Gasket to the main body.
2. Insert the UVC Lamp into the Quartz Housing and secure with the Threaded Cap.
3. Connect the Hose Barb Adaptor to the Hose Lock Nut.
4. Attach the Hose Lock Nut to the main body.
5. Ensure all connections are tight and secure.

Operation Instructions

1. Mount the appliance securely on the tank.
2. Plug the appliance into a polarized outlet following the Drip Loop instructions.
3. Turn on the appliance and monitor for proper functioning.
4. Regularly check and replace the UVC Lamp as needed based on its life expectancy.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the UVC Lamp indicator does not light up?
  • A: Check the power connection and ensure the lamp is securely inserted. If issues persist, contact customer support for assistance.
• Q: Can I use a different-wattage UVC Lamp with this sterilizer?
  • A: It is recommended to use the specified 36 watt UVC Lamp for optimal performance and safety.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt to repair yourself.

   • A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from power.
   • B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on the parts not intended to be wet.
   • C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
   • D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop”, shown in the figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to the receptacle. The “drip loop” is the part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

4. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.

5. Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

6. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

8. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.

9. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.

10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
    ONLY FOR POLARIZED ATTACHMENT PLUG APPLIANCES

11. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

12. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

The Coralife® Turbo-Twist® 12x Ultraviolet Sterilizer is easy to set up and operate. Please read all instructions in their entirety before installation. To accommodate your new sterilizer, you will need a power-head, pump, or canister filter with an appropriate flow rate for the size of your UV Sterilizer to ensure adequate ultraviolet exposure while treating the entire volume of aquarium water with appropriate frequency.

INSTRUCTIONS

Set up and positioning:

Adjusting the hose barb inlet and outlet The hose barbs can be positioned in four different locations to facilitate connections to other applications.

1. Unscrew locking ring screw and slide tab down to release. (FIGURE 1)
2. Carefully twist the quartz housing and the main body opposite of each other. (FIGURE 2)
3. Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main body. (FIGURE 3)
4. Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.

Bracket installation:

1. Adjust the tank bracket so that it hangs on the outside of the aquarium.
2. Slide the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer bracket onto the tank bracket. Make sure the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer bracket is securely fastened onto the tank bracket.
3. Snap the main body into the bracket indicated by a “click”. Snap the other bracket with the suction cup in the same way.
4. For horizontal positioning, take the suction cup out and snap the main body into the brackets until it locks with a “click”. Bracket may be secured to a level surface

UVC LAMP INSTALLATION

Remove threaded cap, install UVC lamp into socket until lamp “clicks” into place. Handle lamp with a clean cloth

REASSEMBLY

Make sure that the flat O-ring gasket is properly positioned inside the threaded cap (already installed in unit). Screw the threaded cap tightly back into place.

Note: The plug and cord should be turned together when screwing the threaded cap back into place

ATTACHING THE HOSE LOCK NUTS

1. Position the hose lock nuts on the hose-barb inlet and outlet.

2. Use flexible tubing (not supplied) to connect the sterilizer to the water supply. Turn the hose lock nut counter-clockwise to tighten flexible tubing onto the hose barb. Hose lock nuts require only hand-tightening
   Hose barb adapter installation:

3. Place the O-ring on hose barb inlet/outlet, watching for taper orientation.

4. Hand-tighten the hose barb adapter onto the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer.

5. Use flexible tubing to connect the sterilizer to the water supply. Turn the hose lock nut counter-clockwise to tighten flexible tubing onto the hose barb.

Note: Water will leak if the O-ring is not in place.

INSTALLING THE TURBO-TWIST

Hang-on positioning

Hang the unit using the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer bracket and suction cup on the outside of the aquarium. Adjust the tank bracket to secure the Turbo- Twist® UV Sterilizer.

Horizontal positioning

Attach Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer bracket with screws on a fixed surface.

TUBING CONNECTION

Connect the tubing between the water flow outlet and the hose barb inlet. It is recommended that a prefilter be used with the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer to limit the amount of debris entering the sterilizer.

Warning:

Never install a valve on the tubing between the main body and the aquarium.

Note: Make sure that the tubing is not carrying the weight of the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer. Use the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer® brackets to support the unit to a firm surface

START WATER FLOW

Turn on water supply to the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer. Once proper water flow has been established, tilt the unit and let the air bubbles inside the tubing and the main body escape. Examine the unit and check for any leaks.

POWER UP TURBO-TWIST®

Connect the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer to the power supply. Verify that the UVC lamp is working properly, indicated by the light blue glow emitted through the lamp-on indicator. The light from the lamp-on indicator will not affect the skin or the eye.

CAUTION

• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply when installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Sterilizer in water.

MAINTENANCE

To ensure superior performance, the quartz sleeve should be cleaned periodically.

Cleaning the quartz sleeve:

1. Disconnect UV Sterilizer from outlet, turn off the pump and let water drain from Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer.
2. Unscrew locking ring screw and slide tab down to release. (FIGURE 1)
3. Carefully twist the quartz housing and the main body opposite of each other. (FIGURE 1)
4. Slide the quartz sleeve out of the main body. (FIGURE 2)
5. Wipe the quartz sleeve using a soft, damp cloth. Do not use household cleaners or abrasive scrubbers to clean the quartz housing.
6. Once clean, reinstall the quartz sleeve into the main body.
7. Reinstall locking ring and tighten screw.

CAUTION

• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet radiation is harmful.
• Disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply when installing or performing maintenance.
• Never submerse the UV Sterilizer in water.

TROUBLESHOOTING

UVC LAMP REPLACEMENT

The UVC lamp has a useful life of about 12 months. To ensure effective performance, replace the UVC lamp once per year.

How to replace the UVC lamp:

1. Disconnect the sterilizer from the power supply. (It is also necessary to disconnect the power to the water pump.)
2. Remove the threaded cap to expose the lamp socket.
3. Pull the UVC lamp assembly out of the main body and allow to cool. (Be careful not to touch the lamp as it may be hot.)
4. Once cool, pull the used UVC lamp out of the socket.
5. Install new UVC lamp. Make sure that the pins of the lamp plugs into the socket, indicated with a “click”.
6. Reassemble the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer

WARNING

Never look directly at the unshielded lamp as ultraviolet radiation is harmful

• Cut off the power and stop using if the UV Sterilizer was submersed or dampened by water.
• ****Cut off the power immediately if water enters into the quartz housing.
• Cut off the power if there is a burning or smoking smell.
• Never connect the sterilizer to the power outlet while hands are wet.
• Never look directly at the unshielded lamp or allow prolonged exposure to skin as the ultraviolet radiation emitted from the lamp can be harmful.
• Do not pull cord to disconnect power supply.
• Always leave a drip loop in the power cord to prevent water from running down the length of the cord and reaching the power outlet.
• Though the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer is water resistant, it should never be intentionally submersed in water. Always install the UV Sterilizer in a location where there is little likelihood of flooding or water dripping onto the UV Sterilizer.
• The water temperature flowing through the UV Sterilizer should be below 105oF (40oC).
• Make sure that appropriately-sized hose lock nuts are positioned on hose barbs before attempting to connect tubing.
• Always disconnect the UV Sterilizer from the power supply before shutting down the flow of water to prevent overheating.
• Only a 120V (60 Hz) electrical source should be used with the Turbo-Twist® UV Sterilizer

Warranty

12 Month Limited Warranty

WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:

Central Aquatics (Company) warrants this product (see Exclusions below) to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship that occurs during normal use for 12 months from the date of original purchase. Company will, at Company’s option, either repair or replace product or part without charge (but no cash refunds will be made).

EXCLUSIONS:

1. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service, other than normal and ordinary use of the product, subjecting the product to abnormal working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship.
2. Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than the Company.
3. Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer purchaser.
4. UVC lamp is not covered under warranty.

WHAT YOU MUST DO TO ENFORCE WARRANTY:

1. Contact the Company by mail or telephone to obtain support under warranty: Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132;
   • E-mail: [email protected];
   • Tel: 888-255-4527;
   • Fax: 414-421-3530
2. Mail or ship the product, together with a copy of the original bill of sale, to:

Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132 Attn: Tech Dept. You must pay any postage, shipping charges, insurance costs and other expenses to return the product to Central Aquatics, Franklin, WI. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, Company will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States or Canada. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES: THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE COMPANY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

BioCube, Coralife, and Turbo-Twist are registered trademarks of Central Garden & Pet Company ©2023 Central Garden & Pet Company coralife.com Oct2023 Made in China

References

• aquatics.com
• Coralife Brand Aquatic Products

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