UltraViolet Devices V-Flex manual

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 1 V - Flex ® High Output UV Device INSTALLER/OWNER’S GU IDE Specifications subject to change without notice. ©Altru - V and V - Flex are brands owned by UVDI. Copyright © 2003 by UltraViolet Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 3 Electrical Ratings ....................................................................................................... 3 Approvals .........................................[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 3 SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Ratings Power Ratings Note: The V - Flex is a universa l input circuit capable of operation at 120 Vac or 240 Vac and 50Hz or 60Hz. The unit is designed to be hardwired to an appropriate electrical service in accordance with NEC. Temperature Ratings Ambient Temperature Range: 40°F to 135°F [...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 4 APPLICATION When installed in forced air heating and cooling systems, the V - Flex kills airborne and surface microorganism contaminants. It is designed to be mounted in - duct for airborne, “ on - the - fly” applications as well as surface irradiation applications. The design allows for many different levels of U[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 5 Never look at the lamps while illuminated. Only view illumination by way of view port accessory. To prevent exposure to ultraviolet light, disconnect power to the V - Flex before servicing any part of the HVAC system. MOUNTING LOCATION CAUTION Equipment Damage Hazard Ultraviolet light can cause color shift or structur[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 6 2. Determine the number and configuration of Lamp Modules and Power Junction Modules. Note: the maximum number of Lamp Modules (19 - 1000) to be installed per Power Junction Module (19 - 1020) is 24. 3. Mark the location of the lower mounting bracket on the lower mounting surface of the installation area. 4. Measure o[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 7 8. Select one side of the Main Support to start assembly of lamp modules. Begin assembly of the Lamp Modules attachments first (see Figure 3b). Begin by installing the Lamp Module furthest from the Power Junction Module location. 9. Thread the t hree wires from the last Lamp Module installed to the main extrusion thro[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 8 20. After installation of the last Lamp Module on the side opposite of the Power Junction Module, route the power wi res from the last Lamp Module installed through the feed through hole connecting the wire raceway from either side. Do not install lamps at this stage. (see Figure 3c for example of completely wired sys[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 9 IMPORTANT It is a requirement to incorporate the w ire raceway covering to all exposed portions of the wire raceway on the mounting sides of the Main Support where modules have been mounted. 27. Identify, measure and record all spaces on the Main Support between Lamp Modules and the Power Junction Module (s ee Figure [...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE SYSTEM WARNING Personal Serious Injury Hazard Pow er supply can cause severe electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before installation. All wiring should be in accordance with NEC. 1. Bring power to the Power Junction Module and use appropriate knock - out on the Power Junction Module[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 11[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 12 2. Insert the black V - Flex Clip into the module so that is holding the lamp in place and the clip is secured onto the metal module . Make sure the cli p is slid over the lamp module as shown below : 3. Push the lamp in till it snaps into place. V erify that lamp is retained. 4. Lamp should not have any slack to mov[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 13 WARNING UV Light Hazard Harmful to bare skin and eyes. Can cause tempo rary or permanent loss of vision. Never look at the lamps while illuminated. Only view illumination by way of view port accessory. To prevent exposure to ultraviolet light, disconnect power to the V - Flex before servicing any part of the HVAC sys[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 14 CAUTION UV Lamp Burn Hazard Harmful to bare skin. Can cause severe burns. Disconnect power 15 minutes before removing the ultraviolet lamp. WARNING UV Light Haza rd Harmful to bare skin and eyes. Can cause temporary or permanent loss of vision. Never look at the lamps while illuminated. Only view illumination by way [...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 15 3. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes. 4. Depress lamp release button and remove lamp. Be careful not to stri ke or hit the lamp glass with the enclosure edges. 5. Insert new lamp into the Lamp Module. Depress lamp release button and insert lamp. Let go of the lamp release button and verify that lamp is r[...]

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    19 - 2021 Rev E , 0 6/05/ 07 16 EQUIPMENT W ARRANTY UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI) , warrants to original Buyer for one year from the date of original installation, or eighteen (18) months from date of shipment, whichever comes first, that its goods are free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service. UVDI ’s obligatio[...]