2229 Sanatoga Station Road
 Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610-970-0440
Fax: 610-970-0443

SMART UV Sterilizer Installation

SMART UV sterilizers require no additional hardware for wet applications. Regardless of the application, solid waste should be removed from the water before it enters the UV sterilizer. Proper installation improves performance, longevity and safety. Install our SMART UV sterilizers where they can be easily serviced. Do not operate the UV lamp with a new installation containing fish until the water has been tested, showing that
the nitrification cycle has been completed and biologically balanced.

Note: See UV Specifications Charts for Inlet/Outlet Information.

Aquarium Products

• SMART UV Lite

• SMART UV

• SMART HO UV

• Media Bags & Filter Felt

• Replacement Parts

• Installation Guide


Canister Filter / Aquarium Installation
Pressurized Canister filters are commonly used with small freshwater/saltwater aquariums. This diagram shows our EA SMART UV Lite model. It is important to match the Canister Filter’s flow rate to the capacity of the SMART UV. If this is not plausible, use a by-pass manifold (see diagram #3). To prevent back-siphoning, consider installing a check valve or ball valve (see filter manufacturer’s instructions for recommendations).

   
   
Wet-Dry w/External or Submersible Pump Installation
This installation configuration shows the SMART UV capacity matched to the recirculating flow rate performance of the pump. We recommend mechanical filter media being used inside the over-flow and at the top of the wet-dry filter.

Installing a check valve after the UV will eliminate back siphoning. Installing true-
union ball valves will allow flow adjustments and UV removal. For best results, install a saddle-style water flow meter, mounted horizontally on the outlet side of the UV. Follow the water flow meter manufacturer's instructions for proper installation and operation.

   
   
Wet-Dry w/External or Submersible Pump Installation
This installation configuration is identical to diagram 2 with the addition of a by-pass manifold. The by-pass is used to deliver a precise water flow to the SMART UV when the overall clean water return flow rate exceeds the UV's capacity.

Installing a check valve after the UV will eliminate back siphoning. Installing true-
union ball valves will allow flow adjustments
and easy UV removal for servicing. For best results, install a saddle-style water flow meter, mounted horizontally on the outlet side of the
UV. Follow the water flow meter manufacturer's instructions for proper installation and operation.