Installation manual
Pure & Clear UV Well Water Filter Model PC UVS2000
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What is Adsorption?
Adsorption is the physical process where certain
water pollutants are attached to the surface of
carbon particles as the water ows through the lter.
The pollutants are removed from the water and
locked into the carbon granule.
Activated carbon is also able to lter out sediment
through a process of mechanical ltration. The
particles are captured in the spaces between carbon
granules.
DESCRIPTIONS AND DEFINITIONS CONTINUED
Dr. Mercola’s Pure & Clear UV Well Water Filter
Dr. Mercola recommends that all UV systems include
pre-lters to process the water before it reaches the
UV lamp. This will ensure that maximum UV
exposure is achieved.
Dr. Mercola’s Pure & Clear UV Well Water Filter is
designed for indoor use only.
Dr. Mercola’s Pure & Clear UV Well Water Filter is
designed to provide complete water treatment in
a compact, easy-to-use package. Please follow the
directions in this guide exactly when installing your
UV Well Water Filter system to ensure that it operates
correctly.
The UV lamp requires a start-up period of one to two
minutes in order to achieve full intensity. Repeated
starting of the UV lamp will shorten its life. Therefore
it is recommended that the UV lamp remain on at all
times during use.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
It is important that any water treatment system be properly maintained to ensure consistent water
quality. The information provided on this page is of a general nature. See Cleaning, Disinfecting, and
Routine Maintenance Procedure on Page 10 for detailed information. Refer to Mounting Bracket and System
Plumbing Installation Instructions on Page 5, and System Assembly and Activation Procedures for detailed
information to install your Pure & Clear system.
CLEANING
The inside of the system and the quartz sleeve
should be cleaned each time the lters are changed.
Clean all parts (except the lters and electronic
parts) with soap and rinse them thoroughly with
clean potable water. Dry the inside of the quartz
sleeve thoroughly before re-assembling system.
NOTE: Presence of iron or general poor water
quality will require frequent inspection
and cleaning.
“O” Rings: Lubricate each “O” ring with a silicone
based “O” ring lubricant to ensure a proper seal.
NOTE: UV lamp should remain on at all times
during use because: repeated starting of
UV lamp shortens lamp life, and UV lamp
requires a warm up period of 1-2 minutes.
Filter Replacement: Filters will normally last
approximately four to six months. Filter life will
vary due to water conditions. A reduced ow rate or
deteriorating water quality indicates that lters must
be changed.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Filters will normally last approximately four to six
months. Filter life will vary due to water conditions.
A reduced ow rate or deteriorating water quality
indicates that lters must be changed.
Use only Pure & Clear Filters. Pure & Clear lters
are specially designed to work in the ultraviolet
disinfection process. Use of non-Pure & Clear
lters voids the warranty.
CAUTION: Use care when changing the lters to
avoid breaking the quartz sleeve.
UV Lamp Replacement: Lamps must be changed
every twelve months. While UV lamps rarely burn
out, they do lose their disinfection power. Use only
Pure & Clear UV lamps as they are specically
designed for the Pure & Clear UV Water Filter system
to deliver high quality drinking water.
SPECIFICATIONS
Inlet/
Outlet
3/4” NPT†
Shipping Weight
lbs. (kg)
Dimensions
Inches (Centimeters)
Height x Width x Depth
Flow Rate
Gallons Per Minute
Liters Per Minute
Lamp Type &
Power Used
Watts
16.0 lbs (7.3 kg) 25.0” (63.5 cm) x 5.5” (14.0 cm) x 5.5” (14.0cm) 10 gpm (38 L/min)
UV Lamp #20
22 Watts
† Female thread as recognized by United States National Pipe Thread
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SERVICE REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS
Service Requirements Recommended Service Intervals
To ensure the system operates at its optimum level,
certain routine maintenance must be performed.
Frequency of maintenance performance will
depend on source water quality and level of
system usage.
CLEAN: each time lters are replaced
DISINFECT: At least once a year
UV Lamp: Change Annually
Quartz Sleeve and Channeling Sleeve: Clean when
changing lters. Replace only if damaged or cannot
be cleaned by non-abrasive methods.
Filters: Normal life 406 months. Filter life will vary
due to water conditions. A reduced ow rate or
deteriorating water quality indicates that lters
must be changed.
PARTS ILLUSTRATION & PARTS LIST
Exploded Schematic
Pure & Clear UV Well Water Filter
Item Description
1 Housing, UV, Sump, “O” Ring, Head UV
2 “O” Ring, Sump #10/20
3 Sleeve, Channeling S/S, #20
4 Gasket, Sleeve
6 Mounting Bracket, 1 Sump
7 Switch, Safety
8 Indicator, LED
9 Fuse, 1A Type 3AG
10 Module, UV control #20
11 Screw, 6/32 x 3/8”
12 Screw, #10 x 3/4”
13 Screw, ¼” x 1-1/2”
14 Washer, #14 Nylon
15 “O” Ring, Quartz Sleeve, Standard (2)
16 Lamp UV #20
17 Sleeve Quartz #20, with “O” rings
18 Rod, Safety Plunger
19 Spacer, Bushing #10/20
FIGURE 2
Maintenance
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Routine Maintenance Procedure
RECOMMENDATIONS
HAVE ALL COMPONENTS ON HAND AND READY BEFORE BEGINNING PROCEDURE
A CLEAN WORK AREA AND EQUIPMENT ARE ESSENTIAL TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND/OR DISINFECT THE
SYSTEM (i.e., CLEAN HANDS, TOOLS, WORK SURFACE, AND CONTAINERS)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
• Safety Glasses
• Rubber Gloves, Sanitary
• Wash Cloth, Clean and Lint-Free
• Plastic Bucket
• “O” Ring Lubricant, Silicone Based
• Liquid Dish Soap
• Household BleachUnscented Only
(5 ¼% Sodium Hypochlorite)
REPLACEMENT FILTERS REPLACEMENT UV COMPONENTS
Refer to system parts list for specic
component numbers
Refer to system parts list for specic
component numbers
CLEANING PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to individual system assembly and
activation procedures to identify specic
components matching the descriptions
shown in this procedure.
1. Disconnect system from electrical outlet.
2. Mix a mild cleaning solution of dish soap and
clean potable water in a plastic bucket.
3. Close feed water supply valve and open
downstream faucet to relieve system
pressure.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove sumps until
water ow stops. This reduces pressure
inside the system so sumps may be safely
removed.
4. Remove each sump. Remove each lter as its
sump is removed. Discard the lters. Use
sump wrench to remove stubborn sumps.
NOTE: Use sanitary rubber gloves for this procedure
to avoid contaminating cleaning solution or
lters. Wear gloves whenever cleaning
components or handling new lters.
5. Clean Quartz Sleeve carefully using vinegar
to remove hardness. Do not use abrasive
materials. Rinse sleeve thoroughly with clean
potable water. Replace any sleeve that is
damaged or will not come completely clean.
6. Remove sump “O” rings and wash with
cleaning solution. Rinse them well with clean
potable water. Inspect “O” rings for
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