In-House Water Distribution System Disinfection; Operating Instructions; Initial Start-Up Procedure; Accredited Service Technician - Greenway Home Products vitapur VPS1140 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

3.3 In-House Water Distribution System Disinfection

the following procedure is recommended for non-municipally supplied water installations of the vpS1140 system. for systems
installed on a municipal water system, plumbing system disinfection is at the discretion of the user.
The entire household water system, between the VPS1140 and your taps and water outlets, can be sterilized before system start up in order to
destroy any residual contamination. The same treatment can also be completed at any time in the future that untreated water is allowed into
your distribution system (e.g. through an inadvertent by-pass, plumbing additions or repairs, etc.) or in the case of seasonal dwellings at the
beginning of each operating season.
Unscented household bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) is an acceptable decontaminant when used at the rate of 1 liter, (0.3 gallons) of bleach
per 1000 liters, (264 gallons) of household plumbing volume. This includes the volume of water contained in all lines, hot water tanks, etc.
located 'downstream' of the filter housings. This ratio provides a dosage of 50 mg / L or 50 ppm, which is sufficient for disinfection.
to disinfect the distribution system, carry out the following steps (please ensure that the uv System remains on during the
entire process):
1. Familiarize yourself with the various shut-off valves on your system. It is important to understand which combinations of valve
positions allow you to isolate the VPS1140.
2. Shut the main water supply off and drain the hot water tank and any other storage tanks that may be downstream of the filter
housing.
3. Close the valves necessary to isolate and remove the Sediment filter cartridge and Carbon Block filter cartridge. Remove the filter
housings using the wrench provided with the system. Pour 1-2 cups of household bleach into the sediment filter housing and
reattach to the filter cap. Leave the sediment and carbon filter out during chlorination.
4. Re-install the filter housing (without filters). Make sure that the housings are seated properly against the filter heads. Re-open
water lines, checking to ensure there are no leaks.
5. Go to the furthest tap in the house and run the cold water until you notice the odor of bleach. Repeat this step at all other taps,
including washing machine, shower heads and toilets.
6. Allow the solution to remain in the lines for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the filter housings with the wrench provided with the system. Re-insert both the Sediment and Carbon Block filters into
their housings and attach them to the system. Make sure that the housings are seated properly against the filter heads.
8. Slowly open up the main water lines and check the system for any leaks.
note: It is critical to ensure that the water distribution system is fully flushed of all residual chlorine prior to use. EXTREME CAUTION
SHOULD BE EXERCISED, as the level of chlorine in the system is approximately 25-50 times greater than that observed in municipally
treated water (this is required for the disinfection of the household lines). It is extremely important that proper flushing procedures be
followed for all taps prior to use.
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4. Operating Instructions

4.1 Initial Start-Up Procedure

the vpS1140 system has been designed to be installed on the cold water line only.
note: The UV System should remain on continuously to ensure protection of your water system. During normal operation of the system, the
green power LED will be illuminated. When there is no flow in the system, the water in the vitapur ® chamber will be warmed by the ultraviolet
lamps. Running a cold water tap for about 30 seconds will eliminate all of the warm water.
The presence of small air bubbles in the water system may occasionally give tap water a milky appearance, but air bubbles will not affect water
quality or taste. Initially, filtered water may appear cloudy due to the release of air trapped within the filters and throughout the system.
Dependant upon your use of the system, this condition should disappear within a few days to a few weeks following system installation.
always perform the following start-up procedure when starting your vpS1140 system for the first time or after a dormant period:
1. Shut off the main water supply valve.
2. Mount the VPS1140 system to the wall. Please note that due to the weight of the VPS1140, it is essential that the unit is mounted
directly to a concrete wall or directly into framing studs. Do not mount the unit directly on dry wall.
3. Hook up inlet water connections and the outlet water connection. For ease of installation and service it is
recommended using couplings on both the inlet and outlet lines.
4.
Confirm that all of the plumbing connections are secured. Partially open the main supply valve while releasing air from the
system by pressing the red pressure relief button on top of the filter housings. Release once water begins to flow from valve.
Plug in the vitapur ® system and confirm that the UV lamp is illuminated; (purple glow at the end of the UV port cover).
5.
6. If no leaks are visible at low flow, then fully open the main supply valve. Check for leaks.
7. Optional – for chlorine disinfection of household water distribution system, follow procedures outlined in section 3.3.
8.
Open a downstream tap and flush the system for 15 minutes prior to initial use.
9. Your VPS1140 system is now ready for use.

4.2 Accredited Service Technician

The following instructions have been provided to assist with general maintenance of the system; UV lamp replacement and quartz sleeve clean-
ing/replacement. All other system repairs must be completed by an accredited service technician. An accredited service technician can be locat-
ed by visiting our website at www.greenwayhp.com or by calling our Customer Service Center at 1-866-253-0447.

5. Service and Maintenance

Your VPS1140 uses a dual treatment process involving both filtration and an optical system to treat water with ultraviolet light. The water filters,
quartz tube and ultraviolet lamp require regularly scheduled replacement / service in order for the VPS1140 to provide maximum performance.
The ultraviolet lamp has an approximate life of 9000 hrs. (one year). Replacement UV lamps and quartz sleeves are available from an authorized
retailer and Greenway Home Products. Use only vitapur ® lamps and sleeves to ensure maximum system performance. Replacement lamp and
quartz sleeve model # vuvl-8
Your vitapur ® UV disinfection system in equipped with a visible/audible lamp failure indicator. In the event of a failure of the UV lamp, the red
LED light will flash and a loud beeping will be audible from the electronic ballast of the unit. Please note that if these conditions occur and you
are on a non-municipal supplied water source, you should immediately stop using the water for potable applications until the lamp is replaced
and disinfection of the distribution lines is completed.
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