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Figure 1. Lamp Removal
Spacing
Location
Step 1: Find a suitable location to mount the
UV reactor and the accompanying controller. In
choosing your location ensure the controller is
located within 5 feet of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) and that there is easy access to
the main cold water line prior to any branch lines
and before the hot water heater. If you have any
other water treatment equipment, such as a
softener or water filter, ensure that the UV is the
last piece of treatment equipment. PLEASE
NOTE: All Crusader UV disinfection systems are
intended for indoor use only as they should not
be exposed to the elements.
Step 2: Your system includes mounting
hardware for both the UV reactor and the
controller. If the supplied fasteners are not
compatible with the structure in which you are
mounting the device, please ensure you use the
correct fasteners.
Step 3: To facilitate lamp removal, ensure
there is enough space at the lamp connector end
to safely remove the UV lamp and/or quartz
sleeve (a space equal to the length of the unit will
suffice) (see Figure 1.).
Installation
Step 1: The UV disinfection system should
always be the last piece of treatment before the
water branches off to the hot and cold water lines
if the intent is for Point of Entry (POE) (see figure
2). If the intent for the UV system is for Point of
Use (POU) the system should be the final step before the
faucet.
Step 2: Crusader strongly recommends that a 5 micron filter be installed before the UV system
for a final polishing step before the water is disinfected.
Step 3: The reactor can be installed either horizontally or vertically using the clamps provided,
however vertical installation is the preferred method with the inlet at the bottom (lamp connection
at the top) as it allows any air that may be in the lines to be easily purged from the system.
Step 4: If the water supply flow rate is unknown, it is recommended that you use a flow
restrictor so that the rated flow of your particular Crusader system is not exceeded and the UV dose
is not compromised. The flow restrictor should be installed on the outlet port of the reactor.
