HOW TO REPLACE A HOT TUB UV LAMP

Instructional drawing of a hot tub UV light bulb
  • Danger: Turn the spa breaker to OFF position.

  • Danger: Allow UV-C lamp (6) to cool down prior to removing from the UV system.

  • Danger: Never look at the lit UV-C lamp (6). This can cause severe eye damage or blindness

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Remove the UV system enclosure cover (2) by removing 4 phillips screws (1). Keep the gasket (3) together with enclosure cover (2) for later use.
  • 2 Make sure to use latex glove (provided) when handling the UV-C lamp (6).
  • 3 Slowly disconnect old UV-C lamp connector (5) from ballast connector (4).
  • 4 Slowly remove old UV-C lamp (6) from the UV unit.
  • 5 Slide the NEW UV-C lamp (6) into the UV unit.
  • 6 Reconnect the NEW UV-C lamp connector (5) to the ballast connector (4). Make sure the connector mate completely. Do not use force.
  • 7 Reinstall the enclosure cover (2) with gasket (3) and secure with screws (1).
  • 8 Reconnect the unit to the spa controller and reinstall the spa controller’s cover.
  • 9 Turn ON the power to the spa.
  • 10 Once power is activated you can check the ballast to see if the unit is functioning. A solid green light indicates the unit is being provided power and should always be on. A solid red light indicates that UV-C lamp is activated.
  • WARNING: The UV-C lamp used in this unit contains mercury. Properly dispose the old UV-C lamp in accordance with disposal laws.

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