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FAQs
IS THE ULTRA UV UV UNIT DESIgNED FOR USE IN SALT WATER
APPLICATIONS?
Yes. Paramount’s ULTRA UV units without the optional stainless steel
reactor reflectors are fully compatible with all salt water environments.
The quartz tube could require more frequent cleaning in a salt water
environment.
DO I NEED TO TURN MY ULTRA UV UNIT OFF WHEN I BACKWASH
MY FILTER?
No. the unit does not energize because it is not under pressure during
backwashing. If you have a cartridge filter, turn off the power.
WHAT WOULD SHORTEN THE LAMP LIFE OF THE ULTRA UV UNIT?
Multiple daily cycles can shorten lamp life.
IS THERE ANY RESIDUAL EFFECT FROM UV?
No. All of the sanitizing is done in the reactor.
CAN THE ULTRA UV UNIT BE MOUNTED HORIzONTALLY?
No, vertical mounting is required to maintain the weatherproof integrity of
the electrical enclosure cover.
CAN THE ULTRA UV UNIT BE INSTALLED BELOW THE VESSEL’S
WATERLINE?
Yes. But if the unit is below water level you must install a flow switch. See
page 10.
CAN MULTIPLE UNITS BE USED TOgETHER FOR LARgER SYSTEMS?
Yes, you can add any number of ULTRA UV units to a plumbing bypass
manifold. See page 7.
MUST I USE A gFCI (gROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) WITH
MY UV UNIT?
Yes. But consult your local and national electrical codes as there could be
other requirements. You must use a G.F.C.I. receptacle on the 120v plug in
unit. When using a 230v hardware unit, use a 15amp G.F.C.I. breaker.
