ALTHY UVF-FS11 UV Water Purifier Instruction Manual

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

The ALTHY UVF-FS11 UV Water Purifier is designed to enhance your existing water filtration system by providing powerful UV-C technology for safe drinking water. This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your UV water purifier. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and use to ensure optimal performance and safety.

The ALTHY UV system utilizes Philips 253.7nm ultraviolet photons to penetrate and destroy the DNA and RNA of harmful substances, achieving a 99.99% purification effect.

Image 1.1: Diagram illustrating the ALTHY UV system's purification process. Pre-filtered water enters, passes through the UV chamber, and exits as purified water. The UV light inactivates harmful microorganisms.

2. ຂໍ້ມູນຄວາມປອດໄພ

WARNING: UV-C RADIATION HAZARD

• ຢ່າເບິ່ງໂດຍກົງໃນ UV lamp when it is illuminated. UV-C radiation can cause severe eye and skin damage.
• Always disconnect power before performing any maintenance or service on the unit.
• ຮັບປະກັນການຕໍ່ສາຍດິນທີ່ເໝາະສົມຂອງການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ໄຟຟ້າ.
• Do not operate the unit if the quartz sleeve is broken or damaged.
• ຮັກສາເຄື່ອງໃຫ້ຫ່າງຈາກເດັກນ້ອຍ.
• This device is intended for use with potable water only.

ການບໍ່ປະຕິບັດຕາມຄໍາແນະນໍາດ້ານຄວາມປອດໄພເຫຼົ່ານີ້ອາດຈະເຮັດໃຫ້ເກີດການບາດເຈັບທີ່ຮ້າຍແຮງຫຼືຄວາມເສຍຫາຍຕໍ່ຊັບສິນ.

3. ອົງປະກອບຂອງຜະລິດຕະພັນ

The ALTHY UVF-FS11 UV Water Purifier system includes the following main components:

• UV Chamber (304 Stainless Steel)
• Philips 11W UV-C Lamp
• ແຂນ Quartz
• Silicone Seal O-ring
• UVC Ballast
• Smart Flow Control Switch (Flow Sensor)
• ວົງເລັບຕິດ (x2)

ຮູບພາບ 3.1: ລາຍລະອຽດ view of the ALTHY UV water purifier components, including the 304 stainless steel chamber, G1/4" connections, quartz sleeve, silicone O-ring, Philips 11W UVC lamp, UVC ballast, smart flow control switch, and mounting brackets.

4. ການຕິດຕັ້ງ & ການຕິດຕັ້ງ

This UV purifier is designed for under-sink installation and should be added as a final stage to your existing water filtration system. It features G1/4" MNPT inlet/outlet connections.

4.1 ລາຍການກວດກ່ອນການຕິດຕັ້ງ

• ໃຫ້ແນ່ໃຈວ່າອົງປະກອບທັງຫມົດມີຢູ່ແລະບໍ່ເສຍຫາຍ.
• Turn off the main water supply to your home or the specific cold water line where the unit will be installed.
• Relieve water pressure by opening a nearby faucet.
• Have necessary tools ready (e.g., wrench, Teflon tape, drill for mounting).

4.2 ຂັ້ນຕອນການຕິດຕັ້ງ

1. Mount the UV Chamber: Use the provided mounting clips to securely attach the UV chamber to a sturdy surface under your sink. Ensure there is enough space for future lamp ການທົດແທນ.
2. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ສາຍນ້ໍາ:
   • Connect the outlet of your existing water purifier to the inlet (G1/4") of the ALTHY UVF-FS11 system.
   • Connect the outlet (G1/4") of the ALTHY UVF-FS11 system to your drinking water faucet.
   • Use appropriate fittings and Teflon tape to ensure leak-free connections.
3. ຕິດຕັ້ງ UV Lamp and Quartz Sleeve:
   • Carefully insert the quartz sleeve into the UV chamber.
   • Place the silicone O-ring correctly to ensure a watertight seal.
   • Gently insert the Philips 11W UV-C lamp into the quartz sleeve. Avoid touching the lamp with bare hands; use gloves or a clean cloth.
   • ຮັບປະກັນ lamp and sleeve assembly with the retaining nut/cap.
4. ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ອຸປະກອນໄຟຟ້າ:
   • ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ UV lamp to the UVC Ballast.
   • Connect the Smart Flow Control Switch (flow sensor) to the UVC Ballast.
   • Plug the UVC Ballast into a grounded 110V-240V electrical outlet.
5. ກວດ​ສອບ​ການ​ຮົ່ວ​ໄຫລ​: Slowly turn on the main water supply. Inspect all connections for leaks. Tighten any leaking connections as needed.
6. ການລ້າງເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ: After installation, open your drinking water faucet and allow water to flow through the system for 2-3 minutes to flush out any air or carbon fines.

Image 4.1: Under-sink installation diagram showing the connection of the UVF-FS11 purifier system after a water purifier and before the drinking water faucet, including the flow sensor.

5. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

The ALTHY UVF-FS11 features an intelligent smart flow sensor for automatic operation and energy efficiency.

5.1 ການດໍາເນີນງານອັດຕະໂນມັດ

• When water flows through the UV chamber, the smart flow sensor detects the flow, and the UV lamp ເປີດອັດຕະໂນມັດ.
• The ballast display panel will show a countdown timer.
• When water flow stops, the UV lamp will remain on for an additional 600 seconds (10 minutes). This ensures that any residual water in the chamber receives full UV treatment.
• After the 600-second countdown completes, the UV lamp will automatically turn off to save energy and prolong lamp ຊີວິດ.
• ທamp will immediately turn back on when water flow is detected again.

Image 5.1: The ALTHY UV purifier showing the preinstalled smart flow sensor that automatically controls the UV light, and the durable Philips UV lamp.

6. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

Regular maintenance is crucial for the continued effectiveness and longevity of your ALTHY UVF-FS11 system.

6.1 UV Lamp ການທົດແທນ

• The Philips 11W UV-C lamp has an estimated lifespan of up to 8,000 hours.
• ແນະນໍາໃຫ້ທົດແທນ UV lamp annually to ensure optimal purification performance, even if it appears to be working. The ballast display may indicate when replacement is due.
• ຂັ້ນຕອນການທົດແທນ:
  1. ຕັດການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານກັບຫນ່ວຍບໍລິການ.
  2. ປິດການສະຫນອງນ້ໍາແລະບັນເທົາຄວາມກົດດັນ.
  3. Carefully remove the retaining nut/cap and pull out the old UV lamp.
  4. Gently slide out the quartz sleeve and clean it thoroughly (see 6.2).
  5. Insert the new Philips 11W UV-C lamp into the clean quartz sleeve.
  6. Reassemble the unit in reverse order of installation.
  7. Turn on water and power, then check for leaks.

6.2 ການເຮັດຄວາມສະອາດແຂນ Quartz

• The quartz sleeve should be cleaned regularly, at least annually during lamp replacement, or more frequently if water quality is poor.
• Mineral deposits or sediment on the quartz sleeve can reduce the effectiveness of the UV light.
• ຂັ້ນຕອນການທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ:
  1. ຕັດການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານແລະການສະຫນອງນ້ໍາ.
  2. ເອົາ UV lamp and then carefully slide out the quartz sleeve.
  3. Clean the quartz sleeve with a soft cloth and a mild descaling solution (e.g., vinegar or citric acid) to remove any mineral buildup. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  4. Inspect the quartz sleeve for cracks or damage. Replace if damaged.
  5. Reinstall the clean quartz sleeve and UV lamp.

Image 6.1: Chart illustrating the effectiveness of Philips UV-C lamps at 253.7nm wavelength for germicidal reduction compared to other brands.

7. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

This section provides solutions to common issues you might encounter with your ALTHY UVF-FS11 system.

8. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

9. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະ ໜັບ ສະ ໜູນ

9.1 ຂໍ້ມູນການຮັບປະກັນ

For detailed warranty information regarding your ALTHY UVF-FS11 UV Water Purifier, please refer to the product packaging or visit the official ALTHY webເວັບໄຊ. ຂໍ້ກໍານົດແລະເງື່ອນໄຂການຮັບປະກັນອາດຈະແຕກຕ່າງກັນໄປຕາມພາກພື້ນແລະວັນທີຊື້.

9.2 ສະຫນັບສະຫນູນລູກຄ້າ

If you have any questions, require technical assistance, or need to report an issue, please contact ALTHY customer service. You can typically find contact information on the product packaging or the manufacturer's official webເວັບໄຊ.

"Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez nous contacter via le service client en ligne" - As stated in the product description, online customer service is available for inquiries.