VIQUA VH150, VH200, VH410 & VH410M Ultraviolet Water Disinfection Systems

Introduction to VIQUA UV Water Disinfection

The quality of drinking water can fluctuate over time and may become contaminated with harmful bacteria. The VIQUA HOME family offers compact UV disinfection systems that provide a reliable, economical, and chemical-free method to safeguard drinking water in any residential application. VIQUA's extensive product line has been meticulously designed and tested to ensure access to quality drinking water for everyone.

Regardless of specific needs, a VIQUA system is available to suit various requirements. VIQUA provides systems with flow rates ranging from 5 GPM (gallons per minute) for smaller homes or cottages, up to 18 GPM for larger homes or small businesses.

Typical Installation Diagram

This diagram illustrates a typical installation setup for a VIQUA UV water disinfection system, showing the flow of water and various optional components:

• Water enters from the main water supply, passing through a water meter and a main shut-off valve.
• An optional by-pass assembly allows water to be diverted around the system for maintenance.
• Water then flows through an optional water softener.
• A 5-micron sediment filter is typically installed to remove larger particles.
• An optional carbon filter follows to address taste and odor issues.
• Another shut-off valve precedes the VIQUA UV system.
• After the UV system, water flows to both hot and cold water pipes.
• The system requires a customer-supplied GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) circuit matching the voltage.
• Optional components include a temperature management valve and an optional solenoid valve, which can stop water flow if UV performance drops below a safe level.
• A drain connection is also indicated, likely for flushing or maintenance.

Features of VIQUA UV Water Disinfection Systems

• Equipped to inactivate chlorine-resistant parasites such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, harmful bacteria like E.Coli, and viruses not visible to the naked eye.
• Specially designed and tested Sterilume™-HO lamps provide consistent and reliable ultraviolet output over the entire life of the lamp (9000 hours) to ensure continuous purification. High output lamps allow for a smaller footprint while providing the same UV performance as a standard output lamp in a longer chamber.
• The system is simple to maintain and service, allowing for easy lamp replacement.
• Built with a durable stainless steel chamber to prolong life and eliminate ultraviolet light degradation.
• Safety-Loc™ connector with interlock ensures power is disconnected before the lamp can be removed, enhancing safety.
• The controller visually displays the remaining lamp life and will activate an alarm if the lamp fails. Monitored systems are equipped with a UV sensor, providing a continuous readout of UV intensity.
• Monitored systems allow for the installation of an optional solenoid valve, which will stop the flow of water through the chamber should the UV performance fall below a safe level.

Specifications

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Replacement Parts

• S150RL-HO - UV lamp for VH150
• S200RL-HO - UV lamp for VH200
• S410RL-HO - UV lamp for VH410 & VH410M
• QL-150 - quartz sleeve for VH150
• QL-200 - quartz sleeve, UV lamp combo pack for VH200
• QL-410 - quartz sleeve, UV lamp combo pack for VH410 & VH410M
• QSO-150 - quartz sleeve for VH150
• QS-001 - quartz sleeve for VH200
• QSO-410 - quartz sleeve for VH410 & VH410M
• 410867 - o-ring for quartz sleeves
• RN-001 - retaining nut for all systems
• RN-001/1 - retaining nut with plug for all systems
• BA-ICE-CL - electronic ICE controller for VH150, VH200, VH410
• BA-ICE-CM - electronic ICE controller for VH410M

VH150, VH200, VH410, & VH410M Dose Curves

This graph illustrates the relationship between UV dose (mJ/cm²) and flow rate (GPM) for the different VIQUA models:

• The Y-axis represents UV Dose in mJ/cm², ranging from 10 to 80.
• The X-axis represents Flow Rate in GPM, ranging from 0 to 45.
• Three distinct curves are shown:
  • The top curve represents the VH410 & VH410M models, showing higher UV doses at given flow rates compared to other models.
  • The middle curve represents the VH200 model.
  • The bottom curve represents the VH150 model, indicating lower UV doses at comparable flow rates.
• Generally, as the flow rate increases, the UV dose decreases for all models, demonstrating the inverse relationship between water speed and UV exposure time.

Water Quality Parameters

For optimal performance, VIQUA UV systems require water to meet the following quality parameters:

• Hardness: Less than 7 grains (120 mg/L)
• Iron: Less than 0.3 mg/L
• Tannins: Less than 0.1 mg/L