Installation manual
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You have purchased one of the most technologically 
advanced Ultraviolet Water Treatment System available 
anywhere in the world. It has been designed with you, the 
consumer, in mind. PURA® products are lightweight, easy 
to use, and simple to maintain. PURA products will provide 
you with healthy, clean drinking water for years to come.
What is Ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun has long been known for 
its ability to deactivate microorganisms. However, it has 
only been in recent years that equipment producing UV 
light has been manufactured for residential use. 
 WARNING: 
   NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT A LIGHTED UV LAMP. 
ULTRAVIOLET RAYS CAN BE HARMFUL TO EYES.
UV energy is produced by low-pressure mercury vapor 
enclosed in a tubular lamp. While a UV lamp resembles a 
standard fluorescent lamp, it is similar in appearance only. 
Energy produced by the UV lamp has the ability to 
destroy microorganisms that can live in water. There are 
five major groups of microorganisms that are altered by 
a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light: viruses, bacteria, 
fungi, algae, and protozoa.
When these microbes are exposed to the proper amount 
of UV energy, their DNA structure is scrambled, and they 
are unable to reproduce. Since the cell is now sterile or 
dead, it is no longer a threat.
PURA Systems
PURA recommends that all UV systems include pre-filters 
to process the water before it reaches the UV lamp. This 
will ensure that maximum UV exposure is achieved.
PURA Ultraviolet Water Treatment Systems are designed 
for indoor use only.
PURA Systems are designed to provide complete water 
treatment in a compact, easy-to-use package. Please fol-
low the directions in this Guide exactly when installing your 
PURA System to ensure that it operates correctly.
Specifications
Item # 8880 8881 8882
Model # Buv-6 Buv-8 Buv-12
NSF Rated Flow Rate @ 16mJ/
cm2 @ 70% UVT - usgpm (l/min)
5.5 (20.79) 7.8 (29.48) 12 (45.36)
Flow Rate @ 16 mJ/cm2 @ 96% 
UVT - usgpm (l/min)
12 (45.36) 18.8 (71) 26 (98.28)
Flow Rate @ 30 mJ/cm2 @ 96% 
UVT - usgpm (L/min)
6.4 (24.2) 10 (37.8) 13.9 (52.5)
Flow Rate @ 40 mJ/cm2 @ 96% 
UVT - usgpm (l/min)
4.8 (18.14) 7.5 (28.35) 10.4 (39.31)
Lamp Power (Watt) 21 29 40
Max. Current (Amp) 0.4 0.4 0.5
Inlet and Outlet Size NPT 1/2” 3/4” 1”
Weight lbs (kg) 6 (2.67) 8 (3.57) 12 (5.36)
Operating Pressure psi (kpa) 10-100 psi (69-689 kPa)
Operating Temperature Range 36 to 104° F (2 to 40° C)
Electrical 100-240V - 50/60Hz
Electrical Plug North American
Dimensions
A inches (cm) 17.32 (44) 23 (58.5) 31.5 (80)
B inches (cm) 2.5 (6.35) 2.5 (6.35) 2.5 (6.35)
C inches (cm) 4.33 (11) 4.33 (11) 4.45 (11.3)
D inches (cm) 21.65 (55) 27.56 (70) 36.61 (93)
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