V2 Vecton Instructions V2ecton UV Steriliser

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Aquarium UV Sterilisers

INDEX

ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DEUTSCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NEDERLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ITALIANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Always isolate the unit from mains electricity before carrying out

any maintenance.

Isolez toujours l’appareil du courant de secteur avant de procéder

à tout entretien

Vor Ausführung irgendwelcher Wartungsarbeiten müssen Sie

immer zunächst die Stromversorgung der Einheit unterbrechen.

Isoleer het toestel steeds van de hoofdleiding voordat u een

onderhoud uitvoert.

Scollegare sempre l'apparecchio dall'alimentazione di rete prima di

intraprendere qualsiasi operazione di manutenzione.

Aísle siempre la unidad de la red eléctrica principal antes de llevar a

cabo ningún tipo de reparación o mantenimiento.

Dispose of this unit responsibly. Check with your local authority

for disposal information. UVC bulbs must not be disposed of in

household refuse but must be taken to an authorised collection point

for environmentally responsible disposal.

Eliminez cet appareil en respectant la législation en vigueur, que vous

pouvez obtenir auprès de vos autorités locales. Les ampoules UVC

ne doivent pas être jetées avec les déchets domestiques mais

emmenées dans un centre autorisé où elles seront éliminées de

manière écologique.

Entsorgen Sie diese Einheit auf eine verantwortungsvolle Weise.

Informationen über die Entsorgung erhalten Sie bei Ihrer

Kommunalbehörde. UVC-Röhren dürfen nicht zusammen mit dem

normalen Haushaltsmüll entsorgt werden, sondern müssen zu

einer genehmigten Sammelstelle gebracht werden, wo sie

umweltfreundlich entsorgt werden können.

Gooi dit toestel op een verantwoorde manier weg. Informeer bij uw

plaatselijke autoriteit voor informatie over afvalverwerking. UVC-

lampen mogen niet bij het huisafval worden gegooid en moeten naar

een erkend verzamelpunt gebracht worden voor een verantwoorde

afvalverwerking.

Smaltire l’unità in modo responsabile. Per ulteriori informazioni

contattare gli enti locali. Le lampade UVC non devono essere

smaltite con i rifiuti domestici ma devono essere portate a punti di

raccolta autorizzati per lo smaltimento in conformità con le leggi

ambientali in vigore.

Deseche esta unidad de forma responsable. Pida información a las

autorices locales sobre cómo proceder correctamente. Las bombillas

UVC no pueden desecharse junto con la basura doméstica, sino que

deben ser llevadas a un centro de recogida de residuos autorizado

para desecharlas sin dañar el medio ambiente.

IMPORTANT .WICHTIG . BELANGRIJK . IMPORTANTE

Instructions for

Installation and Use

This V2ecton unit is supplied with two universal hosetails for connecting the

steriliser to the water system. Installation is explained in detail below, but please

read the following safety information first.

Important Safety Information

- Please Read Carefully

- Never look directly at an illuminated UV lamp.

- Do not run this unit dry. Do not cover this unit.

- Always isolate the unit from mains electricity and turn off the

water supply before carrying out any maintenance.

- Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a

rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.

- This unit must be earthed. Never use a fuse larger than 3 amps.

- Rating: 230V, 50Hz. Class 1. IPX3. USA models: 120v 60Hz.

Model 200/G8T5: 15-17watts. Model 300/G16T5: 24-26 watts

Model 400/G15T8: 23-25watts. Model 600/G25T8: 36-38 watts

- The unit must not be submerged in water.

- If the quartz sleeve is cracked, replace it immediately.

- This unit is designed to be used indoors and is not suitable for

any outdoor applications.

Product Information

This unit is manufactured and conforms to:-

Safety: BS EN 60335-1: 2002. BS EN 60335-2-55: 2003

EMC: EN 55015: 2000. EN61000-3-2: 2000 EN61000-3-3: 1995

This unit is CE approved.

POSITIONING THE V2ECTON UNIT

Caution: This unit must not be mounted above the aquarium or in any position

where it may accidentally fall into water or be splashed by water.

This unit may be installed either flat on its base or mounted using the key hole slots

in the underside of the base. If this unit is mounted then it must only be mounted

as shown in the diagram below. It must not be mounted in any other plane.

DANGER

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IN

OUT

Mounted on

wall of cabinet

To ensure the correct operation of the

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lamp life timer the V2ecton

unit must be positioned away from direct natural sunlight or any other strong

white light source such as metal halides. As a guide, the unit should not be

located in any position where, at any time of the day, even occasionally, direct

natural daylight from a window, skylight, door or any other opening can fall on

any part of the V2ecton unit. If the

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lamp life timer is exposed to

strong light at any time during its normal operation it will reset itself when the

light diminishes again. This will drastically affect the accuracy of the timer as it

will lose the memory of the time run before resetting.

The V2ecton unit is best housed in a cabinet or otherwise fixed in a corner on

the same wall as a window as long as it is not exposed to even occasional

direct natural light from another opening or a strong white light source in the room.

This V2ecton unit incorporates a light sensitive

LITE SET

lamp life timer.

This timer provides a visual indication of when the UV lamp on this unit needs

to be replaced and must then be reset when a lamp change is completed.

This

LITE SET

lamp life timer is an additional feature which works independently

of the main operation of the V2ecton steriliser unit. If the

LITE SET

lamp

life timer does not reset correctly, or malfunctions in any way, this will not

affect the operation of the UV Steriliser which will continue to fully operate

normally and effectively for the lifetime of the lamp.

CONNECTION TO THE AQUARIUM WATER SUPPLY

Water flow: Water should be pumped into the lower inlet port and returned

to the aquarium via the upper outlet port as shown in the diagram above.

Connection with flexible hose

The V2ecton unit is supplied with two universal hosetails to take 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”and 11/4”

diameter flexible hose. If you are using one of the three larger sizes, the smaller

sections of the hosetails must be cut off to ensure sufficient water flow and to

prevent possible damage to the pump. We recommend that you use the largest

diameter hose available. As it is easier to cut the hosetails while they are attached to

the unit, attach them using the female threaded lock nuts and gaskets provided. Ensure

that the gaskets are seated correctly between the flat face of the hosetails and the flat

face of the inlet/outlet ports. Using a hacksaw, carefully cut off the excess hosetail,

ensuring that the sections are cut off at the second ridge and that the cut follows the

line of the ridge.

Once trimmed, hand tighten the lock nuts to secure the hosetails to the inlet/outlet ports.

Do not use jointing compound or PTFE tape. Secure the hosepipe to the hosetail

with a stainless steel hose clip.

The hosetails supplied are made from a translucent material which will glow when the

unit is operating correctly. (NB. glow only visible in low levels of light.)

Connection using rigid pipe

This unit may also be rigid plumbed in either of the following ways:-

1. Using TMC universal rigid pipe adaptors available from your aquatic

supplier (part no. PCADRPACTO4).

These should be fitted as shown in the diagram below.

A. If using 40mm solvent weld plastic pipe the adaptor will be glued into the

pipe. It is essential to fit the lock nut before you solvent weld the adaptor

into the 40mm pipe.When solvent welding the two parts, sufficient space

(20mm as shown) must be left between the adaptor and the 40mm pipe

to allow the lock nut to be undone.

B. If using 1” solvent weld pipe the pipe will be glued into the adaptor at the

first stepped stage.

C. If using 32mm solvent weld pipe the pipe will be glued into the adaptor at

the second stepped stage.

Important: Once you have solvent welded the two parts they must be left to

fully cure before making the final connection between the rigid pipe adaptor

and the V2ecton. When attaching the plumbed rigid adaptors to the unit ensure

that the gaskets are seated correctly between the flat face of the pipe adaptor

and the flat face of the inlet/outlet ports. Do not use a jointing compound or

PTFE tape.

For USA rigid plumbing you should use the 1” pipe option above.

2. Using 11/2" BSP female threaded plastic sockets that are available from

most suppliers of plastic plumbing fittings.

2

Gasket

Lock Nut

20mm 40mm solvent

weld plastic pipe

1” or 32mm solvent

weld plastic pipe

CUT

LINE CUT

LINE

CUT

LINE

Gasket Lock Nut

FLOW RATES

Do not exceed the maximum flow rates as this will considerably reduce the

efficiency of the unit.

V2ecton 200: For aquariums up to 200 litres/50 imp gal/60 US gal

Maximum flow/hr: 680 litres/150 imp gal/180 US gal

V2ecton 300: For aquariums up to 300 litres/65 imp gal/80 US gal

Maximum flow/hr: 960 litres/215 imp gal/255 US gal

V2ecton 400: For aquariums up to 400 litres/90 imp gal/110 US gal

Maximum flow/hr: 1300 litres/290 imp gal/350 US gal

V2ecton 600: For aquariums up to 600 litres/130 imp gal/160 US gal

Maximum flow/hr: 1900 litres/420 imp gal/505 US gal

Always use the largest diameter hose possible, this will ensure that you get the

maximum performance from your water pump.

CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated

residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.

This unit is supplied fitted with a moulded plug:-

For the United Kingdom: Fitted with a 3 Amp BS1363A plug

For Mainland Europe: Fitted with a Schuko 10/16 Amp two pole and earth plug

For the USA: Fitted with a 15 Amp two pole and earth plug

All models are fitted with an in-line 3 amp fuse. This is located inside the unit

to the left of the

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lamp life timer (see no. 6 in diagram on page 6).

LAMP LIFE

The UV lamp fitted in this unit has a usable of life of 8000 hours (one year).

At 8000 hours the lamp will still be glowing brightly but the emission of

germicidal UVC will have deteriorated to approximately 85% efficiency.

For the majority of home aquarium applications the lamp should be changed

once a year (8000 hours).

For more critical applications the lamp should be changed at 4000 hours.

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LAMP LIFE TIMER

Once set the timer will show:-

A GREEN indicator LED for the first 4000 hours

An ORANGE indicator LED for the next 4000 hours

A RED indicator LED when the lamp needs replacing at 8000 hours

To show that the timer is working a RED light will flash for 1 second every 60

seconds during the GREEN and ORANGE phases.

SETTING THE TIMER

Install the unit and turn on the mains power. Once the unit is running aim the

light beam of the

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torch (supplied with the unit) at the small

window through which the green indicator light is visible.

The torch produces a concentrated light beam. When you shine the beam into

the window you will see two plastic posts. Aim the light beam directly onto the

left hand post at a distance of not more than 2cm from the window and keep

the light beam aimed in this position for at least 10 seconds. When you first

aim the beam at the window the indicator light will go through a flashing

green-orange-red sequence, repeating several times, but after about 10 seconds

a red light will flash on and off at 1 second intervals.When this has occurred

more than 3 times the timer is set and you can switch off the torch. The LED

will now be set on green.

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This V2ecton unit incorporates a light sensitive

LITE SET

lamp life timer.

This timer provides a visual indication of when the UV lamp on this unit needs

to be replaced and must then be reset when a lamp change is completed.

This

LITE SET

lamp life timer is an additional feature which works independently

of the main operation of the V2ecton steriliser unit. If the

LITE SET

lamp

life timer does not reset correctly, or malfunctions in any way, this will not

affect the operation of the UV Steriliser which will continue to fully operate

normally and effectively for the lifetime of the lamp.

Note: If, at any time, the mains power to the unit is disrupted, the

LITE SET

lamp life timer will retain memory of used lamp life and automatically continue

timing when the power is restored. Do not attempt to reset if the green light is

showing.

When you change the lamp repeat the procedure to reset the timer.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

The UV lamp should be changed at intervals of either 4000 hours or 8000

hours dependent on application.At each lamp change the quartz sleeve should

be removed and cleaned.

WATER DISPLACEMENT GASKET

A soft black circular rubber gasket is fitted to the right hand side of the white

plastic body and is fitted to protect the lamp holder assembly from any accidental

water spillage or splashing.

Each time the cover is removed from the base this gasket must be correctly

located on re-assembly.

When replacing the cover, and before screwing it to the base, make sure that

the gasket is fitted onto the right hand end of the white plastic body and located

between the white plastic body and the white plastic compression fitting. It will

be held (loosely) in place by this compression fitting.When correctly fitted the

gasket must lean towards the right, away from the outlet port.

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Unit

Operation LED Condition Operation

Switch ON Green Constant

Normal Working Condition

Unit is set correctly and

present light conditions are

compatible with the operation

of the timer. Check this is

the case under all lighting

conditions, day and

night. When the timer is

working correctly it will

flash RED once for 1 second

every 60 seconds.

Switch ON Red Flashing

Timer is not set

Light conditions are too

bright to allow the unit to

reset. The timer function

will not be working.

Switch ON

Green

then cycling

through 3 colours

before

Red

Constant

Flashing

Timer is trying to reset

Light conditions are possibly

too bright or may be changing.

Timer is trying to reset so

the timer function cannot

operate correctly.

Running Green Constant

Normal Working Condition

Unit is set correctly and

present light conditions are

compatible with the operation

of the timer. Check this is

the case under all lighting

conditions, day and

night. When the timer is

working correctly it will

flash RED once for 1 second

every 60 seconds.

Running Orange Constant

Warning Condition

UV lamp has been operating

for more than 4000 hours and,

in some critical applications,

may need replacing. When

the timer is working correctly

it will flash RED once for 1

second every 60 seconds.

Running Red Constant

Critical Condition

UV lamp has been operating

for more than 8000 hours

and needs to be replaced to

ensure maximum effectiveness.

Running Red Flashing

Timer is not set

Light conditions are too

bright to allow the unit to

reset. The timer function

will not be working.

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When the cover is replaced on the unit this gasket will be visible through the

cover and should be tilting away from the outlet port and towards the lamp

end and lamp holder.

When correctly fitted this gasket will protect the lamp end assembly from any

possible water splash.

LAMP REPLACEMENT AND QUARTZ CLEANING

Isolate from electrical and water supplies before removing the cover of

the unit.

Caution: If the cover of the unit is wet, gently wipe away any water before

removing for servicing or maintenance. This will prevent water accidentally running

onto the electrical components.

Remove the cover and lift out the white plastic body.To dismantle the body, pull

off the white plastic lampholders at either end (see diagram) and slide the lamp out

carefully.

Next, unscrew the two compression fittings located at either end of the white

plastic body (see diagram) and slide off the two ‘O’ rings.

Then slide out the quartz sleeve. Clean the sleeve and polish with a soft cloth or

paper towel. If you live in a hard water area there may be some limescale on the

quartz sleeve. This can be easily removed by soaking the sleeve in a proprietary

kettle descaling solution. Failure to remove the limescale will limit the effectiveness

of the UV lamp.

ASSEMBLY PROCESS

Slide the quartz sleeve back into the white plastic body. Ensure that you locate

the ‘O’ rings accurately on the ends of the quartz. Failure to do so will result in

leaks when the water is turned on.

If you are carrying out the annual lamp change, use new ‘O’ rings. Firmly hand

tighten the compression fittings. Fit a new lamp. Relocate the lampholders and

place the unit back into the base.

Caution: Ensure that the mains power cable is properly located in the cable slot

in the base (see no. 2 in diagram on page 6).

Caution: Before replacing the cover ensure that the grey tubular gasket is

correctly located in the gasket recess in the base (see 3 in diagram on page 6).

Reconnect and turn on the water supply to check for leaks before connecting the

electricity supply. Replace the cover before switching the unit on.

Caution: To achieve a proper seal,ensure that the three cover fixing screws are

fully tightened, securing the cover to the base.

Correctly

positioned

water

displacement

gasket

1. Lampholder 2. Compression Fitting 3. UV lamp

4. Quartz Sleeve 5.‘O’ Ring 6. Hosetail Socket

7.White Body

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IMPORTANT

The plastic body and any hosetails supplied with this unit are manufactured

from polymers that have been specifically stabilised, to protect them from the

effects of UVC light emitted from the lamp. Despite this UV protection the

plastic body and hosetails will be eroded by the UVC and the water flow. As a

matter of course they should be inspected whenever a lamp change is carried

out, to ensure that they are not showing excessive wear and tear. Low cost

replacements are available from your local aquatic supplier.

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1. Mains cable

2. Cable slot

3. Grey tubular gasket

4.

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lamp life timer

5.Water displacement gasket

6. In-line 3 amp fuse holder.

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GUARANTEE

PLEASE NOTE that the 36 month guarantee

cover for the unit does not include serviceable parts

e.g

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lamp assembly, UV lamp, seals and

quartz sleeve

GARANTIE

VEUILLEZ NOTER que la Garantie de 36 mois de l’unité

ne couvre pas les pièces remplaçables, c’est-à-dire le

système d’assemblage

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, l’ampoule UV, les

joints d’étanchéité et le manchon en quartz

GARANTIE

BITTE BEACHTEN SIE, dass die 36-monatige Garantie

für die Einheit keine Wartungsteile, wie

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Leuchtensatz, UV-Leuchte, Dichtungen und

Quarz-Mantel, beinhaltet

GARANTIE

MERK OP dat onder de garantie van 36 maanden voor

het toestel geen onderhoudsonderdelen vallen,

bijvoorbeeld

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lamp, UV-lamp, dichtingen

en kwartsvoering

GARANZIA

NOTARE che la garanzia di 36 mesi per l’apparecchiatura

non comprende i componenti soggetti a normale

usura, quali il gruppo lampada

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, la lampada

UV, le guarnizioni e il manicotto di quarzo

GARANTÍA

TENGA EN CUENTA que la cobertura de la garantía de

36 meses no incluye las piezas reparables,como por ejemplo,

el ensamblado de la lámpara marca

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,lámpara de

rayos UV, sellos y manga de cuarzo

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