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Choose the system that’s Where can Aquada UV Aquada UV

right for you systems be applied?
There are three Aquada models to choose from. Each is The Aquada UV system is suitable everywhere that drinking » Observe country-specific regulations for UV disinfection.
available in five different sizes depending on the flow water is taken from its own sources or the quality from public » Make sure to confirm the max. flow into your house before
requirements of your home or business. Whether you networks is no longer sufficient for your own needs. Moreover, selecting an Aquada UV system. Your supplier will be able
prefer the economical Altima model, the feature it is used in residential treatment plants for disinfection of to advise.
packed Proxima or the high specification rainwater, in process water circulations, aquarium or private
» Aquada UV systems require professional installation by a
Maxima, there is an Aquada model swimming pools, ventilation and air-conditioning, fountains
certified plumber.
to meet everyone’s needs. And and water attractions. Aquada UV systems can be integrated
because every Aquada model into existing water pipeline systems without a great deal of Specifications
is designed to deliver the effort.
Flow Flow Pipe
UV dose recommended Rates Rates connec- Power
Dimensions Weight
Type (H x W x D chamber
by important European (m /h)
3
(m /h)
3
tion (W)
mm) (kg)
and American *400 J/m2 *300 J/m2 (inches)
regulatory and safety Aquada 1 0.73 0.98 1/2’’ 35 470 x 90 x 70 1.7
agencies*, you can Aquada UV Aquada 2 1.85 2.47 3/4’’ 55 670 x 95 x 70 2.4
be sure that your Disinfection
Aquada 4 3.24 4.32 3/4’’ 55 675 x 129 x 3.2
102
water will always be 1035 x 132
Aquada 7 6.70 9.00 1’’ 85 x 102 5.0
safely and effectively Water 1040 x 180
Aquada 10 10.10 13.4 1 1/2’’ 85 9.0
disinfected. x 140
* UV transmission = 98 % per 1 cm at end of lamp life

Optional treatment Hot

(water softener, Water
carbon filtration, filtration) Display
AQUADA UV Model Selection Altima Proxima Maxima (Maxima)
Guide
Effective microbiological protection • • •
Biodosimetrically tested* • • • Power supply

AQUADA UV
Polished stainless steel disinfection
chamber • • • Connection for optional valve

High-intensity, long life UV lamps • • • Optional: Solenoid valve (Proxima, Maxima)

Attractive, molded control unit • • •
Glow-cap lamp operation indicator • • • ELIMINATE BACTERIA IN YOUR DRINKING WATER!
Safe-T-Cap lamp connector system • • •
Micro-computer controller • • power supply transparent lamp Smart UV fixing straps
Visual alarm display • • cable connector sensor
(Maxima)
Audible alarm buzzer • •
Digital lamp life display • •
Push Button alarm/computer reset • • Distributed by:
Power connection for optional automatic
solenoid safety shut-off valve • •
UV intensity monitor •
Connected to the water supply line in your home,
Digital UV intensity display • ultraviolet disinfection provides a final barrier to micro-
organisms for your entire house-hold.

* Observe country-specific regulations for UV disinfection

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Protect your Family from Ultraviolet Light destroys The benefits of Ultraviolet How do Aquada UV
Micro-Organisms bacteria naturally Disinfection systems work?
Mirco-organisms include tiny bacteria, viruses and cysts that Ultraviolet light is a natural component » Enhances overall water safety Using a special quartz
exist in nature. Although local water supplies are treated of sunlight, falling just below the visible Effective inactivation of dangerous organisms that glass material, UV lamps
by various processes, including chlorine, these organisms light region of the electomagnetic can pass through other treatment processes and reach are able to generate
can survive in the water delivered to our home for use in spectrum. Higher energy your tap. the exact wavelengths
bathing, washing and, of course, drinking. Although most are wavelengths of UV light have the » No harmful chemicals or by-products of UV light required for
harmless, exposure to dangerous micro-organisms can result unique ability to inactivate No residuals or harmful chemical by-products (such as disinfection. Specially
in severe illness. Especially vulnerable are elderly people, microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, Trihalomethanes) are introduced into the water. designed power
those with weakened immune systems, and children. cysts, etc.) in water or air, stopping the supplies and electronic
» No affect on taste and water quality
ability to multiply and cause infection controls operate and
UV-radiation is part UV does not affect the taste, odour or clarity
The most effective way to inactivate these organisms and and illness. monitor these lamps for
of the natural sunlight of the water.
prevent the potential for illness is through disinfection of your optimum performance. Radiation geometry of
water at home using ultraviolet (UV) light. While other home » Simple to install, low maintenance Aquada UV systems AQUADA UV systems
water treatment processes such as filtration or water softeners Unlike chemical disinfectants, which rely on chemical oxidation Aquada UV systems are easily employ this UV lamp
will improve the taste and clarity of your water, they are not to disrupt the life functions of microorganisms, UV is simply installed in your household water technology within precisely engineered stainless steel
designed to protect against dangerous micro-organisms. light energy that cripples the DNA of harmful organisms. By line following any pretreatment disinfection chambers. This ensures that the UV energy is

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UV will instantly and effectively render dangerous organisms disabling their DNA the life functions of these organisms are distributed effectively as the water passes through the unit.

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harmless. interrupted, rendering them harmless. Because no chemicals are easy to replace and only As a result, any harmful organisms present in your water
require changing after one full

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are involved, you don’t have to worry about drinking harmful are subjected to a lethal dose of UV energy, courtesy of the
chemicals or their by-products. year of use. Aquada UV.
» Economical
Aquada UV systems require
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Visible disinfect the entire water flow Dimer
X-Rays Ultraviolet Light Infrared to your home.

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Vacuum-
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Ultraviolet light destroys microorganisms by changing

their genetic information DNA.
Biodosimetrically
tested by the
Hygienic Institute,
University of Bonn
Hg-Low Pressure Spectral Curve of Wavelength (nm)
Lamp 254 nm Cell Inactivation

Ultraviolet is light with very high energy levels and a wavelength of

200-400 nm. One of the most effective wavelengths for disinfection
is 254 nm. This is the main component of the Aquada UV lamp output.

Legionella pneumophila – even ex-

tremely resistant bacteria are safely
inactivated in your drinking water by
AQUADA UV light systems