Ultraviolet Water Purification by Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation

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Ultraviolet Water & WastewaterUltraviolet Water & Wastewater
Disinfection and PurificationDisinfection and Purification
Atlantic Ultraviolet has manufactured quality ultraviolet waterAtlantic Ultraviolet has manufactured quality ultraviolet water
and air purification equipment, since 1963. Today’s focus isand air purification equipment, since 1963. Today’s focus is
on providing superior customer service and support, whileon providing superior customer service and support, while
continuing it’s leadership in applied ultraviolet technologycontinuing it’s leadership in applied ultraviolet technology

What is ultraviolet waterWhat is ultraviolet water
purification?purification?
• Ultraviolet water purification isUltraviolet water purification is
a fast and effective means ofa fast and effective means of
water disinfection without thewater disinfection without the
use of heat or chemicals.use of heat or chemicals.
• Main purpose is to rid water ofMain purpose is to rid water of
bacteria, mold, virus and/or algae.bacteria, mold, virus and/or algae.

What is germicidal ultraviolet?What is germicidal ultraviolet?
• Germicidal ultraviolet lightGermicidal ultraviolet light
is also known as UVC lightis also known as UVC light
(light in 100-280nm wavelength range)(light in 100-280nm wavelength range)
• This wavelength of light isThis wavelength of light is
capable of deactivatingcapable of deactivating
the DNA of variousthe DNA of various
microorganisms therebymicroorganisms thereby
rendering them harmlessrendering them harmless..

What are the beneficial uses ofWhat are the beneficial uses of
germicidal ultraviolet?germicidal ultraviolet?
• Non-chemical approach to disinfection, no by-productsNon-chemical approach to disinfection, no by-products
• No-residual odor or tasteNo-residual odor or taste
• Used in potable and wastewater applicationsUsed in potable and wastewater applications
• Nothing is added –makes this process simple,Nothing is added –makes this process simple,
inexpensive, very low maintenanceinexpensive, very low maintenance
• Effective on Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoan,Effective on Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoan,
Cryptosporidium and GiardiaCryptosporidium and Giardia
• Short Contact Times (2 to 10 Seconds)Short Contact Times (2 to 10 Seconds)

Applications for UV Water PurifierApplications for UV Water Purifier
Drinking Water ApplicationsDrinking Water Applications
- Under sink installs & water vending machinesUnder sink installs & water vending machines
- Aircraft, boats & recreational vehiclesAircraft, boats & recreational vehicles
- Water wells & water cisternsWater wells & water cisterns
- Swimming pool & hot tubsSwimming pool & hot tubs
- Farm, ranches & trailer parksFarm, ranches & trailer parks
- Schools & hotelsSchools & hotels
- Aquarium, hatcheries and nurseriesAquarium, hatcheries and nurseries

Food Processing ApplicationsFood Processing Applications
- Brewery & wineryBrewery & winery
- Soft drinks, fruit drinks and juicesSoft drinks, fruit drinks and juices
- Bottling facilities and dairy processingBottling facilities and dairy processing
- Liquid sugars, sweetenersLiquid sugars, sweeteners
- Edible OilsEdible Oils
- Water based lubricantsWater based lubricants
- Pure wash / rinse waterPure wash / rinse water

Medical ApplicationMedical Application
- Pharmaceutical productionPharmaceutical production
- Laboratories, hospital and clinicsLaboratories, hospital and clinics
- Maternity labor and delivery areasMaternity labor and delivery areas
- Pathology labs, kidney dialysisPathology labs, kidney dialysis
- Animal HusbandryAnimal Husbandry
Industrial ApplicationsIndustrial Applications
- Cosmetics and electronics productionCosmetics and electronics production
- Pond & lake reclamationPond & lake reclamation
- Food IndustriesFood Industries
- HatcheriesHatcheries

Basics of a Water PurifierBasics of a Water Purifier
-- A water purifier consists of a cylindrical chamberA water purifier consists of a cylindrical chamber
(all our brands are manufactured in Stainless Steel)(all our brands are manufactured in Stainless Steel)
-- Inside the chamber there is a germicidal lampInside the chamber there is a germicidal lamp
which is housed inside a quartz sleeve a specialwhich is housed inside a quartz sleeve a special
type of glass that allows the germicidal ultraviolettype of glass that allows the germicidal ultraviolet
rays from the lamp to penetrate thru and disinfectrays from the lamp to penetrate thru and disinfect
the water.the water.

Principle of Operation for UV WaterPrinciple of Operation for UV Water
PurifierPurifier
1.1. The water enters the purifier andThe water enters the purifier and
flows into the annular spaceflows into the annular space
between the quartz sleeve andbetween the quartz sleeve and
the chamber wall.the chamber wall.
2.2. Some models have a wiperSome models have a wiper
segment to induce turbulence insegment to induce turbulence in
the flowing liquid to assurethe flowing liquid to assure
uniform exposure of suspendeduniform exposure of suspended
microorganisms to the lethalmicroorganisms to the lethal
ultraviolet rays.ultraviolet rays.
3.3. Some models have a translucentSome models have a translucent
sight port to provide positivesight port to provide positive
indication of germicidal lampindication of germicidal lamp
operation.operation.
4.4. If applicable the wiper assembly facilitates periodic cleaning of theIf applicable the wiper assembly facilitates periodic cleaning of the
quartz sleeve without any disassembly or interruption of purifierquartz sleeve without any disassembly or interruption of purifier
operation.operation.
5.5. Water leaving the purifier is instantly ready for use.Water leaving the purifier is instantly ready for use.

Single Chamber, Single LampSingle Chamber, Single Lamp
Ultraviolet Water Disinfection SystemUltraviolet Water Disinfection System
1 GPM to 3 GPM1 GPM to 3 GPM

Bio-Logic Ultraviolet Water PurifiersBio-Logic Ultraviolet Water Purifiers
FEATURESFEATURES 1 GPM to 3 GPM1 GPM to 3 GPM

Minipure Ultraviolet Water PurifierMinipure Ultraviolet Water Purifier
Stainless Steel Construction –Stainless Steel Construction –
Chamber and hardware are Type 304Chamber and hardware are Type 304
stainless steel for dependable long life.stainless steel for dependable long life.
Chamber is electropolished andChamber is electropolished and
passivated for an attractive finishpassivated for an attractive finish
and dependable service.and dependable service.
Quick Lamp Change –Quick Lamp Change –
Exclusive, patented Easy-Off™ Retainer Cap enables effortless lampExclusive, patented Easy-Off™ Retainer Cap enables effortless lamp
replacement without shut-down of water pressure or drainage of tank. Noreplacement without shut-down of water pressure or drainage of tank. No
tools are required.tools are required.
Fused Quartz Sleeve –Fused Quartz Sleeve –
Insures optimum lamp output at normal potable water temperatures.Insures optimum lamp output at normal potable water temperatures.
Indicator Light –Indicator Light –
LED on transformer provides visual indication of germicidal lamp operation.LED on transformer provides visual indication of germicidal lamp operation.

Mighty-Pure Ultraviolet PurifierMighty-Pure Ultraviolet Purifier

Sanitron Water PurifiersSanitron Water Purifiers
Features 3 GPM to 416 GPMFeatures 3 GPM to 416 GPM

Single Chamber, Multi-LampSingle Chamber, Multi-Lamp

Megatron Water Disinfection SysteMegatron Water Disinfection Syste mm
Features 70 GPM to 560 GPMFeatures 70 GPM to 560 GPM

Megatron Water Disinfection SystemMegatron Water Disinfection System
Principle ofPrinciple of
OperationOperation

MegatronMegatron TMTM
Water DisinfectionWater Disinfection
SystemSystem
Patented Dual Action Wiper MechanismPatented Dual Action Wiper Mechanism

Why Choose AtlanticWhy Choose Atlantic
Ultraviolet’s Products?Ultraviolet’s Products?
• Atlantic Ultraviolet has been in Business for 50 YearsAtlantic Ultraviolet has been in Business for 50 Years
• Manufacture in USAManufacture in USA
• Known for Quality, Engineered ProductsKnown for Quality, Engineered Products
• Large Array of Equipment (Something for Every Application)Large Array of Equipment (Something for Every Application)
• Stand Behind All Product SoldStand Behind All Product Sold
• Customer Service – Second to NoneCustomer Service – Second to None

How is a water purifier model chosen?How is a water purifier model chosen?
• You should choose a water purifier that will adequatelyYou should choose a water purifier that will adequately
handle the flow of water to be treated. Typically this ishandle the flow of water to be treated. Typically this is
referred to in gallons per minute or gallons per hour. If inreferred to in gallons per minute or gallons per hour. If in
doubt or flow is between models, always choose thedoubt or flow is between models, always choose the
larger sized water purifier. Atlantic Ultraviolet offerslarger sized water purifier. Atlantic Ultraviolet offers
several makes and models – so there are sometimesseveral makes and models – so there are sometimes
choices of features.choices of features.

How should the water purifier be mountedHow should the water purifier be mounted
– horizontally or vertically?– horizontally or vertically?
• Horizontal Installation is recommended for the majority ofHorizontal Installation is recommended for the majority of
our lines of water purifiers. our lines of water purifiers.

What is the UV dosage that AtlanticWhat is the UV dosage that Atlantic
Ultraviolet water purifiers are rated at?Ultraviolet water purifiers are rated at?
• When used at rated flow rate Atlantic UltravioletWhen used at rated flow rate Atlantic Ultraviolet
equipment is rated for UV dosage of 30,000 microwattsequipment is rated for UV dosage of 30,000 microwatts
seconds per square centimeter.seconds per square centimeter.

Small list of Organisms and theSmall list of Organisms and the
UV Dose Needed to Inactivate.UV Dose Needed to Inactivate.

Is there anything the Installer needs to doIs there anything the Installer needs to do
before Water Purifier is put into service?before Water Purifier is put into service?
• Anytime a piping hook up is made, it is good practice toAnytime a piping hook up is made, it is good practice to
disinfect the downstream piping. This is done bydisinfect the downstream piping. This is done by
introducing a chlorine or other disinfectant solutionintroducing a chlorine or other disinfectant solution
directly into the purification chamber before the finaldirectly into the purification chamber before the final
piping connections are closed (100 parts per million ofpiping connections are closed (100 parts per million of
chlorine is suggested). Further instructions are in thechlorine is suggested). Further instructions are in the
manual (be assured, it is a simple process).manual (be assured, it is a simple process).

Can water purifier be left onCan water purifier be left on
without water running through it?without water running through it?
• Yes, this will not cause it to overheat or damage it in anyYes, this will not cause it to overheat or damage it in any
way. The water left in the chamber for extended periodsway. The water left in the chamber for extended periods
will be warm or even a bit hot when first flushed throughwill be warm or even a bit hot when first flushed through
line when faucet turned on, but it is bacteria free andline when faucet turned on, but it is bacteria free and
safe for consumption.safe for consumption.

Can the water purifiers beCan the water purifiers be
placed out of doors?placed out of doors?
• Although most applications find installation inside, thereAlthough most applications find installation inside, there
have been some occasions where water purifier must behave been some occasions where water purifier must be
placed outside. If so, water purifier must be protectedplaced outside. If so, water purifier must be protected
from the elements. Place the unit inside some form offrom the elements. Place the unit inside some form of
protective housing to prevent water, snow, wind orprotective housing to prevent water, snow, wind or
freezing temperatures to reach it if you are going to usefreezing temperatures to reach it if you are going to use
outside.outside.

My water looks clear –My water looks clear –
Is a pre-filter required?Is a pre-filter required?
• Yes, we recommend a 5 micron prefilter before ALLYes, we recommend a 5 micron prefilter before ALL
water purifiers. Virtually all applications will benefit fromwater purifiers. Virtually all applications will benefit from
filtering. Even if little is being filtered out of your water atfiltering. Even if little is being filtered out of your water at
this time – this will act as another layer of protection inthis time – this will act as another layer of protection in
case of any changes in your water supply.case of any changes in your water supply.

Can filter be installed afterCan filter be installed after
the water purifier?the water purifier?
• Filtering prior to the ultraviolet water purifier removesFiltering prior to the ultraviolet water purifier removes
contaminants and particulates that may interfere with thecontaminants and particulates that may interfere with the
ultraviolet process. Also, ultraviolet does not have aultraviolet process. Also, ultraviolet does not have a
residual effect; therefore, it is beneficial to put the waterresidual effect; therefore, it is beneficial to put the water
purifier as close as possible to the point of use. Installingpurifier as close as possible to the point of use. Installing
the filter prior to the ultraviolet water purifier eliminatesthe filter prior to the ultraviolet water purifier eliminates
the possibility of recontamination of the water in the filter.the possibility of recontamination of the water in the filter.

Does it matter which connection on theDoes it matter which connection on the
unit is the inlet or outlet (for the Sanitron,unit is the inlet or outlet (for the Sanitron,
Mighty-Pure, Minipure and Bio-Logic)?Mighty-Pure, Minipure and Bio-Logic)?
• No, this does not affect the operation of the unit.No, this does not affect the operation of the unit.

What is the recommended temperature ofWhat is the recommended temperature of
the water?the water?
• Normal operating range is 40 - 105 degrees F – ifNormal operating range is 40 - 105 degrees F – if
operating outside this range please contact ouroperating outside this range please contact our
engineering staff.engineering staff.

What is the recommended pH levelWhat is the recommended pH level
of the water?of the water?
• 6.5 – 9.56.5 – 9.5

How can I insure that my flow rate doesHow can I insure that my flow rate does
not exceed the rated flow of my ultravioletnot exceed the rated flow of my ultraviolet
water purifier?water purifier?
• We have flow control valves available that will restrict theWe have flow control valves available that will restrict the
flow of your water to the rated flow of the water purifier.flow of your water to the rated flow of the water purifier.

Do the pipes connecting the unitDo the pipes connecting the unit
need to be grounded?need to be grounded?
• Yes. Otherwise the unit will become the groundYes. Otherwise the unit will become the ground
and may cause the body of the unit to corrodeand may cause the body of the unit to corrode
through electrolysis.through electrolysis.

Do I need a special 220v 60Hz line?Do I need a special 220v 60Hz line?
• UV Water Purifiers use little power so No, a specialUV Water Purifiers use little power so No, a special
electrical line is not required. All of our units comeelectrical line is not required. All of our units come
standard in 120v 60 Hz (please specify if you require astandard in 120v 60 Hz (please specify if you require a
different voltage).different voltage).

How long is the life of the ultraviolet lampHow long is the life of the ultraviolet lamp
used in a water purifier?used in a water purifier?
How often should I replace my lamp?How often should I replace my lamp?
• The lamps are rated at 10,000 hours, or slightly longerThe lamps are rated at 10,000 hours, or slightly longer
than one year. The lamp should be replaced, as a rule,than one year. The lamp should be replaced, as a rule,
once every year.once every year.

Atlantic Ultraviolet CorporationAtlantic Ultraviolet Corporation
375 Marcus Boulevard375 Marcus Boulevard
Hauppauge, NY 11772Hauppauge, NY 11772
631-273-0500631-273-0500
info@Ultraviolet.cominfo@Ultraviolet.com
www.Ultraviolet.comwww.Ultraviolet.com

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