Accelerated

Weathering

Model: QUV
 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:
For a more detailed discussion, refer to the appropriate
section in the QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester Op-
erating Manual.

# The QUV's ultraviolet lamps may cause severe

sunburn or eye inflammation. Take the necessary
precautions. See pages 2 and 3

# Install 2 new lamps every 400 hours and perform

lamp maintenance. See page 9.

# Do not mix different types of lamps.

# Check thermometer calibration every six months.

See page 12.

# During the UV cycle, check for:

Illuminated Lamps
Correct Panel Temperature
.6 - .8 reading on the lamp indicators
The age of the lamps on the temperature service
timer

# During condensation check for:

Correct panel temperature
Wet Samples
Obvious vapor leaks or missingsample holders.

# Be certain to set the condensation cycle for at least

four hours.

# Repairs:
The QUV is designed so that virtually all repairs can
be made by the user. You may first wish to refer to
the Troubleshooting Guide on page 21. However, if
assistance is needed, you may contact the Q-Panel
Technical Service Department by facsimile mes-
sage at (216) 835-8738 or by phone (216) 835-
8700. Please be certain to state the cycle duration,
cycle temperature, lamp type, QUV serial number,
material tested and material end use. You may
reach the Technical Service Department between
8:30 a.m. and 5 3 0 p.m. (EST) weekdays Monday
through Friday. There is no charge for technical
assistance.
QUV and Q-Panel are trademarks of The Q-panel Company.
The Q-Panel Company
@ 1992,
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Description Page Section Description Page

.
10 Important Safety Information ..........................2 8.0 Temperature Measurement ..........................12

2.0 General Description ........................................

4 Thermometer Calibration ..............................
12

3.0 Warranty Information ......................................

4 9.0 Start Up .........................................................
12

4.0 Specifications ..................................................

4 Check Out Procedure ...................................12

5.0 Setting up the QUV ......................;..................5 UV Cycle .......................................................

12

Uncrating .........................................................
5 Condensation Cycle ......................................12

Caster Installation ...........................................5 Daily Check-Out Procedure ..........................13

5.1 Multiple QUVs Installation ...............................

5 Break-In Procedure .......................................13

5.2 Room Temperature .........................................6 UV Cycle Temperature Control ....................14

5.3 Electrical ..........................................................
6 Temperature Setting .....................................14

5.4 The Water System ..........................................6 Very High and Very Low Temperatures .......14
Water Level .....................................................6 Condensation Temperature Control .............14
Cathodic Protection.........................................
6 Cycle Timer ...................................................15
Water Cleaning ...............................................7 Test Duration ................................................15

Water Connection ........................................... 7 9.1 Choosing Cycles and Temperatures ............15

6.0 Control Functions ............................................ 8 Periodic Maintenance ...................................15

7.0 The Ultraviolet Light System ...........................9 Repairs & Technical Service ........................15
Lamp Electrical ............................................... 9 Indicator Lights ..............................................15
Lamp Aging and Replacement .......................9 10.0 Test Sample Handling ..................................16
Lamp Cooling ................................................
10 Sample Mounting Precautions ......................17

7.1 A Choice of Lamps .......................................10 11.0 Disassembly Instructions ..............................19

UV-B Lamps ..................................................
10 12.0 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................20
UV-A Lamps ..................................................
11 13.0 Non-Repairable Parts ...................................21
Lamp Application Guideline ..........................11 14.0 Replacement Parts Lists ...............................21
Do Not Mix Lamps ........................................11 Parts Identification ........................................22
WIRING DIAGRAMS
1.o
Important Safety Information on Ultraviolet Hazards
The QUV's ultraviolet lamps may cause severe Burning effects of UV lamps depend on dura-
sunburn or eye inflammation. tion of exposure, distance from lamps, and
percentage of lamp surface that is visible. Fig-
Shut off UV lamps before opening machine and ures 1 through 3 show time of permissible daily
removing test panels. exposure to light from the QUV under various
conditions. These times are based on Threshold
Never look at lighted UV lamps without UV Limit Values (TLV) for UV exposure published
absorbing goggles. by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists. The Threshold Limit Val-
Do not be fooled by the lamps' cool blue ap- ues represent conditions under which it is be-
pearance or by the lack of heat and visible light. lieved that nearly all workers may'be repeatedly
The QUV's lamps are efficient generators of ul- exposed without adverse effect. TLV's should
traviolet light similar to that in sunlight. These be used as general guidelines in estimating the
lamps require safety precautions similar to the allowable time in which an individual can be ex-
precautions for suntanning and medical therapy posed to UV light emitted from the QUV. Be-
lamps. Exposure of a few minutes to unshielded cause every individual has a different sensitiv-
lamps may cause painful sunburn or eye in- ity to UV light, a person may actually be more
flammation. This eye inflammation is much sensitive to UV light than allowed for in refer-
like a severe sunburn on the surface of your ence to TLV's. Thus, photosensitive individu-
eyeball, and is familiar to skiers as "snow blind- als may need to take extra precautions when
ness." As with sunlight, extensive or repeated using the QUV. Note that 12 successive expo-
exposures may lead to premature aging of the sures of 5 seconds during a day is the equiva-
skin or permanent skin damage. lent of a single exposure of 1 minute.

Sunburn and eye inflammation are delayed If exposure to UV lamps is necessary, wear UV
reactions. Symptoms (pain, redness, hot sensa- absorbing goggles. Protect skin with opaque
tion) do not appear until 4 to 12 hours after UV clothing or a quality sunscreen lotion percent
exposure. PABA or sun protection factor of 20), not a
"suntan" lotion.
After severe sunburn and eye inflammation, Individuals light comp~ex~ons
are more
skin and eyes may be more sensitive to future susceptible to UV, and some individuals are
UV exposures, including sunlight. allergic to UV. Also, many common medica-
tions increase your sensitivity to UV (including
There is no UV hazard from the QUV in nor- sunlight).
mal operation with doors closed. With doors
closed, UV leakage from the QUV is less than Do not use the QUV lamps for any purpose
1/20 the intensity of the UV from sunlight other than QUV testing. When discarding the
transmitted through a closed window. With lamps, disable them to prevent unauthorized
doors open but with test panels in place, UV use. To disable lamps, remove two of the end-
leakage is still less than sunlight through a pins with a wire cutter or pliers (do not break
window. Note: the QUV does not produce any lamps). These lamps are not helpful for plant
appreciable infrared radiation. growth or similar purposes.
Figure 1.
One sample holder
removed. Hand 50
mm from lights
(same as sample):
Allowable daily
exposure 1 minute
for UV-I3 lamps

Figure 2.
One sample
holder removed.
Hand 30 cm from
lights: Allowable
daily UV-I3 lamp
exposure 6
minutes. Face Im
from lights:
Allowable daily
exposure 18
minutes,

Figure 3.
All sample
holders
removed. Hand
30 cm from
lights: Allowable
daily UV-I3 lamp
exposure 2
minutes.
2.0 4.0
General Description Specifications
The QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester is a labo- Functions
ratory simulation of the damaging forces of weather, UV Exposure
for the purpose of predicting the relative durability Choice of lamps for various applications. Exposure
of materials exposed to the outdoor environment. temperatures of 50" to 80°C (122" to 176°F).
Rain and dew are simulated by a revolutionary
condensation system. The damaging effects of sun- Condensation Exposure
light are simulated by fluorescent UV lamps. Expo- Direct condensation of distilled water on the test
sure temperature is automatically controlled, as is sample at temperatures of 40" to 60°C (104" to
the daily sequence of UV periods and condensation 140°F).
periods. In a few days or weeks, the QUV can pro-
duce damage that might occur over months or years Utilities
of outdoor exposure. Deterioration observed in-
Water Requirements
cludes fading, chalking, cracking, crazing, hazing,
Uses either tap or deionized water. Consumption is
blistering, gloss loss, strength loss, and
approximately eight liters per day. Automatic water
embrittlement.
feed is standard, including 114inch tubing and saddle
valve for simple hook-up. No drain is necessary.

3.0 Electrical
Maximum power consumption 1500 watts. Average
Warranty Information power consumption 700 watts. Available in 120V,60
Hz, or 230V, 50 Hz. Plugs in anywhere.
Free Replaceme~itParts for 5 years,
with ongoing purchase of lamps Physical Dimensions
Size: 54" x 21" x 53" high (137 x 53 x 135 cm);
Due to the QUV's record of outstanding Weight: 300 pounds (136 kg)
durability,Q-Panelis able to offer the following
warranty: As long as you buy all of your replace- Construction
ment lamps from Q-Panel,we will supply free re-
placement parts for all electrical parts (except Chassis and cabinet are all stainless steel and alu-
lamps and solenoid valve) that wear out within minum. Nothing to rust.
5 years of purchase. Damage due to accident
or abuse is not covered. Labor cost is not cov- Test Capacity
ered. 48 test samples 3" x 6" (75 x 150 mrn).Thickness
When parts fail, simply advise Q-Panel by up to 314" (20 mm). Panels are spring mounted on
phone or mail, giving serial no., volts and Hz. removable holders.
Q-Panel will ship the parts at no charge. This
saves you not only the cost of the part but also Lamp Usage
the cost of the paperwork for a purchase order Lamps are rotated every 400 hours. Lamp life is
or invoice.
1,600 hours.
The Q-Panel Company makes no other warran-
ties, including implied warranties of merchanta- Recognition
bility or fitness for a particular purpose, except The QUV conforms to ASTM G-53, D-4329, D-
a s may be expressly provided by The Q-Panel
Company in writing. The Q-Panel Company 4587, D-4799, SAE J2020, I S 0 4892 and numer-
shall not be liable for any incidental, conse- ous International Test Methods and Material Speci-
quential, special, or contingent damages aris- fication Requirements.
ing out of the sale or use of any product.
5.0 are 15A, each QUV should have its own circuit.
Each QUV has a built-in 15A circuit breaker, so if
Setting up the QUV you connect several QUV's to a high capacity cir-
cuit, each QUV will still have adequate over current
protection. We have found that a 60A overhead
Uncrating power-track buss is a very convenient way of con-
Cut the metal straps which hold the fiberboard car- necting multiple QUV's. This simplifies the wiring
ton to the skid. Lift off the fiberboard carton. Cut and keeps the power cords up off the floor and out
the metal straps connecting the unit to the skid. Lift of the way.
the unit off the skid and move into place. Remove
all adhesive tape from inside and outside the unit. Water Connections
Each QUV uses only about 8 liters of tap water per
Locate the QUV away from strong drafts, which day. The automatic water feed is connected to the
might adversely affect temperature uniformity. For tap line by a standard 114 inch (6 mm) flexible tube.
best temperature stability it is helpful, but not essen- We recommend connecting the 114 inch (6 mm)
tial, to locate the QUV in an air-conditioned room. tubes to the water line above the hung ceiling and
running the tube to the QUV through a small hole
Caster Installation in the ceiling tiles.
To install casters, prop up one end of the QUV on
a box and push the casters into the sockets in the Ventilation
legs. The 1984 revision of ASTM G-53 calls for a room
temperature kept below 86OF. We recommend keep-
ing the room temperature between 60' and 80°F.
Each QUV generates an average of 700 watts of heat
on a continuous basis. That's equivalent to 2400
BTU/hr. Each QUV also evaporates about 8 liters
of water per day. These loads should be taken into
account when designing air conditioning and ven-
tilation.

Organizational Considerations
Over the past 15 years, we've observed that the best-
run multiple QUV installations are invariably the
ones where a single individual has responsibility for
5.1 operation and maintenance of all the QUV's. This
Multiple QUVs Installations ensures that the lamps will be changed on the proper
schedule and that the'testers will be checked regu-
Floor Space Recommendations larly for proper operation.
When you get several QUV Weathering Testers in
the same room, it's very helpful to maintain proper WALL
4
24" mWmum
spacing between testers, and between testers and the 1
wall. If the QUV's are jammed together too tightly,
it becomes difficult to open the doors, remove
24" mlnlmum
T
samples, and perform maintenance. The attached
drawing shows the spacing that we recommend
from our experience. We recommend that QUV's
r q ?a".Isle
1 4 54' --c

not be stacked one above the other, because the heat remmmnded
(30"mlnlmum)
rising from the lower QUV makes it difficult to
control temperature and to achieve condensation on
the upper QUV. (6- mlnlmum)

Electrical Connections
The maximum instantaneous electrical load from a
QUV is 1500W at 120V. If your electrical circuits Floor Plan - Mutliple QUV Installation
5.2 ally condenses on the test panels, which are kept at
Room Tempera'ture a lower temperature by room air on their back sur-
face. Condensation runs off the test panels and back
The QUV operates best in a room where tempera- into the water pan.
ture remains between 60°F and 80°F (16" and
27°C). In no case should room temperature be lower Since the water becomes distilled as it vaporizes
than 50°F (10°C) or higher than 95°F (35°C). Room from the pan, the condensation on the test panels has
temperatures outside of this range or fluctuating a high degree of chemical purity. A vent slot around
room temperatures such as those in buildings where the top of the water pan assures that the condens-
the air conditioning is turned down at night may be ing vapor is saturated with oxygen. Some vapor will
the cause of inconsistent test results. It is important escape through this vent and some will be lost from
to maintain a t least a 12°C difference between around the panels.
room temperature and the Condensation Cyck
test temperature. High room temperature can Water Feed
also prevent proper condensation by reducing
sample cooling.
The optimal place for a QUV is in an air-condi-
tioned lab or office. The QUV will not strain ordi-
nary air-conditioning, because it produces only as
much heat as two persons.
To avoid inconsistent test results, the QUV should
be located away from strong drafts, which can cause
one end of the machine to be cooler than the other.

5.3
Electrical
Be sure to supply your QUV with voltage within +
10 percent of its voltage rating.

Electrical voltage and frequency for the QUV is

marked on a plate on the machine. Maximum cur-
rent requirement is l l amps at 120V (5.5 amps for
230V machines) so a 15 amp connection is ad-
equate. Do not use an extension cord. A 3-prong Water Level Control System
grounding plug is provided, and this ground must
be connected for safe operation. A 15 amp circuit Water Level
breaker is located on the control panel. The water pan should always contain 10-25 mm of
water during operation of the unit. A drain hose is
POWER CORD COLOR CODES: located on the underside of the unit. When drain-
12011 23011 ing the unit, it is a good idea to clamp shut the tube
Black = power; Brown = power; between the water feed and the machine.
White = neutral; Blue = neutral;
Green = safety ground Green1 = safety ground Cathodic Protection
with yellow stripe
A magnesium anode provides cathodic protection
5.4 .-
for the water-pan if the pan's glass lining should
chip. The anode is immersed in the water and elec-
The Water System trically connected to the pan by a wire. If the glass
During the condensation cycle, the water is heated lining chips, exposing the iron substrate, a galvanic
by a 1500 watt heating element under the water pan. cell will form with magnesium as the anode, iron
Water vapor fills the test chamber causing it to reach as the cathode, and water the electrolyte. This cell
100percent humidity at equilibrium. Vapor continu- is in effect an iron/magnesium battery generating an
 E.M.F. of about 1 volt. The voltage causes sacrifi- since a thin layer doesn't hurt and may even act as
cial corrosion of the magnesium and cathodic pro- an extra protective coating.
tection of the iron. Under these conditions, the iron
cannot rust. The magnesium anode should be re- Water Connection
placed whenever it corrodes completely away. A water supply should be connected to the Water
Feed unit on the right rear of the unit. Distilled water
Water Cleaning is not required since the water that forms on the pan-
Dirty water in the pan does not affect the test, be- els is distilled when it vaporizes from the water pan.
cause only pure vapor condenses on the test However, a distilled or deionized water source can
samples. However, the water should be cleaned reduce periodic clean-out of solids which collect in
whenever enough residue forms on the water's sur- the bottom of the water pan. Water consumption is
face to prevent evaporation, or when solids accumu- roughly 8 liters per day. -.
late 118 inch (3mm) in the bottom. To clean the pan,
first slide out the water pan cover, most labs drain Do NOT pretreat the water with a "water soft-
the pan, although some simply remove the residue ener" as this merely exchanges sodium ions for the
with a wetldry vacuum cleaner. It is notnecessary ions previously in your water supply. A "water soft-
to remove all the scale from the bottom of the pan, ener" can increase the corrosivity of the water.

To connect water supply, drill 114 inch (6 mm) hole

in water pipe. It is not necessary to drill plastic or
copper supply lines because the valve is self-pierc-
ing. Install saddle valve as shown. Connect saddle
valve to water feed valve with 114 inch (6 mm)
tubing.

Be sure the QUV is reasonably level, so that water

covers the entire bottom of the water pan.

If your water supply has an exceptionally high

content of suspended solid particles, such as rust, the
1.3 mm orifice in the water feed valve may clog. If
you experience clogging problems, install a small
Removing water pan cover filter before the water feed.

QUV Water S~npplyConnection for Water Feed

8

Saddle Valve
\ !

(Alternate)

Plastic tubing is supplied with the QUV but copper tubing may also be used. Water supply is added to the Water Feed Unit
 Control Functions
5. Heater On lndicator Light.
1. Total Time Shows that the Ultraviolet thermostat (No. 4
Hours that the unit has been in operation above) is calling for heat.
2. Test Time
Re-settable timer shows time (in hours) into test 6. Cycle
Used to program timing of UV and Condensa-
3. Ultraviolet Cycle Indicator Light tion cycles.
Shows that the QUV is operating in the UV
cycle. 7. Condensation Cycle Indicator Light.
Shows that the QUV is operating in the Conden-
4. UV Cycle Thermostat. sation Cycle.
Used to adjust the panel temperature during the
UV cycle. 8. Condensation Cycle Thermostat.
Used to adjust the panel temperature during the
Condensation Cycle.
Totel Llght
rime nme
9. Heater On lndicator Light.
Shows that the Condensation thermostat (No. 8
above) is calling for heat.

10. Main Power Switch

11. Circuit Breaker (re-settable)
~lrcuti ~~l~ Blower
Breaker Power menostat On
12. Blower On lndicator Light.
Control Panel Schematic and Functions (See pg. 22 for parts numbers) 13. condensation cooling~i~~~

~
Lamps
~ u o r e m -/$
\ cwllng

Alr ~ube' Condensallon Control Housing

Thermostat Sensor
Blower

QUV Cross Section

 Lamp Aging and Replacement
The Ultraviolet Light The light energy of these fluorescent tubes decreases
with time.
System
During the first 100 hours of a lamp's operation,
The QUV contains 8 fluorescent lamps arranged in there is a rapid decline in bulb output, followed by
2 banks of 4 lamps each. One bank irradiates the test a more gradual decline over the remaining life.
specimens on the front of the machine, and the other Bulbs must be discarded after about 1600 hours.
bank irradiates the specimens on the back. However, all 8 bulbs are not changed at one time,
since this would cause a large fluctuation in radia-
Lamp Electrical tion intensity. Instead, every 400 hours of lamp
operation, the oldest bulb in each bank is discarded
The fluorescent ultraviolet lights are electrically the and a new bulb installed. Thus, each bank will have
same as standard F40 (40 watt) fluorescent lights. lamps near the following ages: 0 hours, 400 hours,
Special ballasts are used to regulate the current flow 800 hours, and 1200hours. The total output from the
to the tubes. Four ballasts are provided for the eight bank is an average of several lamps, and does not
fluorescent tubes. Ammeters (Lamp Operation In- change substantially with time. An interval of 400
dicators) are provided on the control panel to show hours of light operation works out to about 4 to 6
that each ballast and its two tubes are functioning weeks, depending on the UVJCondensation cycle
properly. The ammeters should read 0.6-0.8 amps chosen.
during normal operation (300-400 mA for 220V IMPORTANT:
machines). Check Lamp Operation Indicators daily Every 400-450 hours of lamp operation, perform
to be sure all lamps are functioning correctly. lamp maintenance as shown. Reset the Lamp Ser-
vice Timer to zero.
LAMP ROTATION

LAMP LAMP

Lamp Service Timer & Lamp Operation Indicators

Replacing the UV Lamps is as simple as Note: If the rubber socket is loose and falls off
changing ordinary fluorescent tubes. the lamp pins, squeeze the socket with a pair of
pliers to tighten the bushings inside the socket

9
Lamp Cooling 7.1
A Choice of Lamps for
The light output from fluorescent lamps decreases the QUV
as bulb temperature increases, because the mercury
vapor pressure inside the lamp rises above the op- Four types if fluorescent UV lamps are now avail-
timum level. The curve below shows this relation- able for the Q W : two types of W - B lamps and two
ship. The coolest spot on the bulb wall controls the UV-A lamps The particular application determines
mercury vapor pressure and hence the output. which lamp should be used. All of these lamps
produce mainly ultraviolet rather than visible or
A Lamp Cooling Blower is located at each end of infrared light, and all are electrically the same as an
the control housing. These blowers force room air ordinary 40 watt fluorescent. The lamps differ in the
over the tips of the lamps to create a cool spot total amount of W energy emitted and in the wave-
which controls output (air from the Lamp Blowers length spectrum. Differences in lamp energy output
does not enter the test chamber). The Lamp Cool- or wavelength spectrum can cause significant dif-
ing Blowers operate during the entire UV cycle. To ferences in test results.
check their operation, listen for a a faint hum at
either end of the control housing, or open up the Wavelength Regions of the UV Spectrum
control housing.
The UV spectrum is divided into three regions:
W - A Region, 315 to 400 nanometers
W - B Region, 280 to 315 nanometers
W - C Region, below 280 nanometers
Fluorescent UV lamps are usually categorized as
W - A or W - B lamps, depending on the region into
which most of their output falls.

UV-B Lamps
The W - B region includes the shortest wavelengths
found in sunlight at the earth's surface and is respon-
sible for most polymer damage. Because of this, fluo-
rescent W - B lamps are the most widely used lamps
Bulb Wall Temperature "C
for simulating the damage caused by outdoor sunlight.
For most applications, they are the fastest and most
cost efficient lamps. Two types of W - B lamps are
available. They emit different amounts of total energy,
but produce the same W wavelengths in the same
relative proportions. The peak emission of these lamps
is at 313 nrn. Most of their output is in the W - B
region, with some output in the UV-A and visible
regions. The two types of W - B lamps are:

UVB-313: this lamp is designed specifically for

QUV testing. Compared to the older QFS-40 lamp,
the W B - 3 13 gives substantially higher UV output,
faster tests, improved uniformity and a significantly
lower price.

- QFS-40: also known as FS-40 or F40 W B . This

Spare lamps are stored in the base of the is the original W - B lamp and has been used in the
QUV. Remove from the back of the machine QUV for many years.
or through the snap-off end panels. The upper
trapezoidal end panels also snap off to allow
easy access for unplugging the lamps.
UV-A Lamps
For certain applications, the longer wavelength UVA-340 vs. Sunlight
spectrum emitted by UV-A lamps is recommended.
UV-A's are especially useful for tests comparing ge-
nerically different types of polymers. Because UV-
A lamps have no UV output below the normal so-
lar cutoff of 295 nm, they usually do not degrade
materials as fast as UV-B lamps, but they give
enhanced correlation with actual outdoor weather-
ing. Most of the UV-A lamps' energy falls into the
UV-A region, with a small amount in the visible and
the UV-B.

The UVA-340 lamp's special phosphor produces an Wavelength (nanometers)

energy spectrum with a peak emission at 340 nrn.
The UVA-340 is the best available simulation of The UVA-340 is the best available simulation of
sunlight in the critical, short wavelength region.
sunlight in the critical, short wavelength UV region
between 365 nm and the solar cut-off of 295 nm.

The UVA-35 1 is the recommended lamp for simu- UVB Lanips vs. Sunlight
lating sunlight filtered through window glass. It is
most useful for indoor or automotive interior appli-
cations. These lamps are manufactured to our speci-
fications to produce closer control than commer-
cially available UV-A sources.

Lamp Application Guideline

UVB-313: Most coatings, also comparison tests be-
tween generically similar formulations. Allows
maximum acceleration.

QFS-40 (F40 UVB): Automotive exterior coatings , Wavelength (nanometers)

specifications. UV-B lamps allow maximum acceleration

UVA-340: Especially useful for comparison tests

between generically different formulations. Other
recommendations include: most plastics, textiles, UVA-351 vs. Sunlight
pearlescent pigments and UV stabilizers. and Sunlight thru Glass

UVA-351: Indoor lightfastness or "sunlight through

glass" exposure simulations.

IMPORTANT:
DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF LAMPS.

Mixing lamps in one QUV will produce major in-

consistencies in the light falling on the samples, and
may produce samples with "stripes" of greater and
lesser degradation.
.
Wavelength (nanometers)
FREE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR 5 YEARS WITH
ONGOING PURCHASE OF LAMPS. UVA-351 lamps are an excellent simulation of
sunlight through glass.
 the dial. There is a small silver knob in the center
of the dial pointer. Hold the knob with one hand, and
Temperature Measurement with the other hand move the pointer to the correct
reading. The pointer will tend to spring back, so it
QUV test temperatures are measured by a black- may take a couple of trials to bring it to the correct
panel-thermometer arrangement. The thermometer temperature. Be careful not to bend the pointer.
consists of a Panel Temperature dial and a remote
sensor bulb connected by a fluid-filled capillary tube. 9.0
For accurate Panel Temperature readings, the ther- Start Up
mometer bulb should always be inserted in its special
Black Panel. The Black Panel is mounted in a panel
Check Out Procedure:
holder in the center rear of the QUV just like an or- UV Cycle
dinary test sample. The bulb slides out of the Black
1. Turn on Main Power. Rotate Cycle Timer to
Panel to allow removal of the panel holder. UV period. UV pilot light should go on. Blower
ON light should go on. UV lamps should light
within a minute. Lamp Operation indicators
The thermometer dial and bulb measure temperature
but do not control it. Temperaturecontrol is performed should read about .8Amps (400 ma. on 230V,
by separate thermostats for UV and Condensation. machines). Listen at each end of control hous-
ing for lamp cooling blowers.
Thermometer Calibration 2. Check UV Cycle Heating. Set Power Input
To insure accurate QUV Panel Temperature read- Switch on Hi. Turn thermostat to highest set-
ings, it is recommended to check calibration every ting. Heater On light should go on. Feel blower
6 months. on underside of machine to make sure it is on.
Feel air tube above blower to make sure air
To check thermometer calibration, place the ther- heater is operating. Adjust thermostat shut-off
mometer bulb in a cup of warm water along with a by turning back until Heater On light goes off.
mercury-filled glass thermometer. Allow 2 or 3 min-
utes for the Panel Temperature Dial to stabilize. Condensation Cycle
Compare the readings. The water temperature will 1. Set Condensation Cooling Fan to near zero.
be changing as the water cools, so be sure to read Rotate Cycle Timer to Condensation.
the 2 thermometers at the same time. (A large, in- Condensation Cycle pilot should light.
sulated cup will minimize this problem). Air blower should remain on until Cooling
Timer runs to zero. It should then shut off.
If the QUV's thermometer is off by more than a Return Cooling Fan to previous setting.
degree or two, you should recalibrate it. To 2. Adjust Condensation Heating Power Input by
recalibrate, first pry off the plastic lens that covers setting it on Hi. Turn up thermostat until Heater
On Light illuminates. Turn back until Heater
PANEL
On Light goes off.
TEMPERATURE
3 Check Water System. Float valve should open
when float is depressed and close tightly when
float is raised. Water in pan?
Check for excessive build up of residue or sedi-
ment.
'Thermometer
Check thermometer calibration by placing bulb
in cup of warm water with glass thermometer.
See Thermometer Calibration.

Thermometer dial

12
Every Six Months Break-In Procedure

Calibrate thermometer (see page 12). (all lamps new at once)

Clean water pan.
When you first start up your QUV, all 8 lamps will
Daily Checkout Procedure be brand new. Thus, the UV intensity of these lamps
will be greater than lamps in regular rotation. Nor-
1. During UV Cycle check for:
mally, there are two lamps each of the following
illuminated lamps ages: 1200 hours, 800 hours, 400 hours and 0 hours
correct panel temperature (see "Lamp Aging and Replacement" page 8). For
.6 - .8 reading on the this reason, you should break-in the lamps by op-
operation indicators erating the UV cycle for 100 hours before starting
correct number of hours on the any critical tests. Because the greatest lamp aging
occurs in the first 100 hours, this will be sufficient
temperature service timer
to bring the UV intensity into the normal range. A
2. During Condensation check for: convenient way to break-in the lamps is to run the
correct panel temperature QUV for 4 days with the Cycle Timer set for con-
wet samples tinuous UV. Note that this break-in is required only
obvious vapor leaks when all 8 lamps are new at the same time, as with
a new machine.

Room Air Cooling

*

n i Au \ Base Cabinet Water Heater

QUV Simplified Cross Section (Condensation Period)

UV Cycle Temperature Control Temperature Setting
Most of the heat during the UV cycle is provided To set the temperature for the Ultraviolet Cycle, use
by the lamps. However, precise control of tempera- the following procedure:
ture is achieved by means of a thermostatic system 1. Start the W cycle.
which provides either heated air or room tempera- 2. Set the W Power Input on Hi.
ture air as required. The main elements of this sys-
3. Set the UV Thermostat to 12; the Heater On
tem are as follows:
light should go on.
1. Blower: The Air Blower is located on the 4. Wait until the Panel Temperature reaches the
underside of the unit. It operates desired temperature. Slowly turn the thermom-
continuously throughout the W cycle. eter back until the Heater On light goes out. Do
not turn back farther.
Air Distribution: Air from the Blower
enters the test chamber through the air pipe
If the heater cycling causes the temperature to over-
in the center of the water pan. An aluminum
shoot - first too high, then too low - set Power
Air Deflector directs the air throughout the
Input back to lower setting. This is rarely necessary
test chamber. An aluminum Water Pan
band Power Input is normally left on Hi.
Cover insulates the air from the cooling
effects of the water. The air eventually vents
If the thermostat is set at 12but heater cycles on and
to the room through the air vent slot around
off before reaching the desired temperature, this in-
the top of the water pan.
dicates that the thermostat's temperature range is set
3. Air Heater: This is located in the air tube too low. To increase the thermostat's temperature
above the blower, and heats the air from the range, remove thermostat knob and turn adjusting
blower when necessary. screw in thermostat shaft in a counterclockwise
direction.
4. 'Thermostat: The w thermostat actuates
the air heater when heat is needed and turns Very High and Very Low Temperatures
off the heater when cooling is needed. The QUV tests are normally performed with a UV tem-
nickel sensor bulb for the W thermostat is perature between 50°C and 80°C. If you require
attached to one of the aluminum bars behind temperatures above 80°C, you can order a special
the lamps. The control knob for setting the air heater. For temperatures below 50°C you can:
W thermostat is on the control panel. 1) prop open the swing-up door 2 or 3 cm with a
bent Q-Panel; 2) move the QUV to an air condi-
5. Power Input Control: The W power input tioned room; 3) remove the orifice cap from the top
switch is located on the control panel above of the air pipe.
the W thermostat. This switch can be used
to reduce the electrical input to the air heater
if the thermostat continually overshoots the
Condensation Temperature Control
During the condensation cycle, temperature is con-
desired temperature. The power input
trolled by thermostatic control of the water heater.
control is a pulsing switch with an on-time
The condensation thermostat and power input are
range from 5 percent to 100 percent and
similar to the controls for the UV cycle. The sensor
with cycles ranging from 20 seconds to 100
bulb for the condensation thermostat is immersed in
seconds..-
the water pan. The procedure for setting condensa-
tion temperature is similar to the procedure for UV
temperature.
Temperature equilibrium is generally reached an Test Duration
hour after the start of the condensation cycle. Test duration depends entirely on the material. Air
dry alkyd paints may require only 250 hours (10
The air blower and heater do not operate during days), while siliconized coil coatings may require
most of the condensation cycle. However, the 2000 hours (1 2 weeks) or more.
blower is operated for the first few minutes of the
condensation cycle to provide a rapid cooling of the 9.1
test chamber. The Condensation Cooling Timer sets
the length of time that the blower operates. A set-
Choosing Cycles and Temperatures
UV temperature is usually set at either 50°C, 60°C
ting of 15 or 20 minutes is normally adequate.
or 70°C (122OF, 140°F or 158OF). Condensation
temperature is usually set at either 45"C, or 50°C,
Cycle Timer (lM°F, 113"F,or 122°F).This provides a wide range
The 24 hour cycle timer has 96 tabs representing 15 of test severity, because a 10°C change in tempera-
minutes each. Each tab pulled to the outside position ture can increase the rate of deterioration reactions
programs 15 minutes of UV. Each tab pulled to the by up to 2:l. Condensation temperature should be
inside position programs 15minutes of condensation. at least 40°C to insure adequate heat transfer for
The 24 hour period can be split into any combination condensation to occur.
of UV and condensation periods. UV and condensa-
tion periods cannot be selected simultaneously. Since condensation and com~letesaturation of the
sample surface requires about an hour to fully de-
velop, set the condensation cycle for at least 4 hours.
Choose a shorter cycle only if an exceptionally mild
wetness exposure is desired.
The most common cycle times are a cycle of 4 hou~s
of UV followed by 4 hours of condensation, or a cycle
of 8 hours of UV followed by 4 hours of condensa-
tion. Other cycles are used, including 16UV/8cond.,
4UV18 cond. and 6UV/6 cond.
Different cycles are required to simulate different
types of outdoor exposure and to test different classes
of materials. Experimentation is recommended. A
Adjusting the cycle timer good cycle for initial tests is 4 hours of UV at 60°C
I followed by 4 hours of condensation at 50°C.

Repairs:
The QUV is designed so that virtually all repairs can
be made by the user. If assistance is needed, contact
the Q-Panel Technical Service Department by fac-
simile message at (216) 835-8738or by phone (216)
835-8700. Please be certain to state the cycle dura-
tion, cycle temperature, lamp type, QUV serial
number, material tested and material end use. You
CV-261-S switch-
for Cycle Timer CV-261M Motor may reach the Technical Service Department be-
for Cycl Timer tween 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (EST) weekdays
/ Monday through Friday. There is no charge for
technical assistance.

Indicator Lights
CV-261 Cycle Timer Assembly The indicator lights are designed for an average life
(includes switch and motor) in excess of 10 years. For replacement, just snap the
light out of the control panel.
10.0 The standard test sample holder accommodates 2
panels 3 x 6 inch (75 x 150 mm) or 1 panel 3 x I 2
Test Sample Handling inch (75 x 300 mm). Other sample holders are avail-
able to accommodate wider, thicker or odd shapctl
samples. Call Q-Panel for details.
An essential feature of QUV's condensation syslem
is that panels actually form the side wall of the test
chamber and provide the closure that keeps the h o ~
water vapor inside the chamber. Room air on the back
side of the panels cools them to a few degrees below
the vapor temperature. This temperature difference
causes liquid water to condense on the panels.
The swing-up door covering the panels does not seal,
but instead allows room air to reach the backs of the
Standard panel holder containing 2 panels 3 test panels. However, the swing-up door does regu-
x 6" (75 x 150 mm) is installed by resting it in late the way that convection currents cool the panels,
a slot on the QUV's frame. and it reduces fluctuations in panel temperature due
to drafts and room temperature changes.
Thick specimens of insulating material, such as wood
or rubber, may exhibit inadequate condensation be-
cause of poor heat transfer. To increase condensation,
increase heat transfer by:- 1)propping open the swing-
up door 10 or 20 mm with a bent aluminum test panel;
2) moving the QUV to an air-conditioned room;
3) increasing the condensation cycle temperature.
Sample Mounting Precautions
The test panels are actually the side wall of the test
chamber. To seal in vapor, it's important to have all
panel holders in place, and it's important to have all
To seal in vapor, have all panel holders in holders filled with test specimens or blank panels.
place and all holders filled with test Missing panels will cause vapor loss, poor conden-
specimens or blank panels. Close all gaps
larger than 1/32 inch (1mm). sation, and loss of temperature control. In addition,
mount the test panels so that the holes are masked
by the holder, and close all gaps larger than 1/32
inch (1 mm).
The rubber end seals are necessary to prevent the
vapor from escaping. Install the seals with the end
marked "TOP" up. We recommend that you mount
only one sample in the top and one sample in the
bottom of each panel holder. The reason for this is
that the center of each panel holder has slightly
higher UV intensity than the extreme top or bottom.

You can use this UV gradient to determine the rela-

tive importance of UV damage and wetness darn-
age. If your material deteriorates more rapidly in the
central portion of the holder, where UV is higher,
you can deduce that UV is the predominant damag-
The rubber end seals are necessary to
prevent the vapor from escaping. Install the ing force. However, if as usually occurs, the sample
seals with the end marked "TOP" up. degrades uniformly all over, you can deduce that the
moisture damage is so overwhelming that it com-
pletely masks the small difference in UV dosage.
Test Sample Handling (continued)

I ' I
Flat panels up to 114" thick (6 mm) are
fastened to the holders by snap-in rings.
Simply push the ring snuggly against the
panel. For proper tension, keep the opening
of the ring in the center of the holder, away
from the edge, as shown. To remove the
ring, pick up one side near the opening.

A small cylindrical stop keeps the test

panels from falling down. Install the panel
holders with this stop at the bottom.

The extreme right and left hand panel

holders receive slightly less UV than the
other holders, due to the fact that these
holders are close to the ends of the lamps.
We recommend that you compensate for the
UV difference by moving the left-end and
right-end panel holders to the center
positions once a week (or at intervals equal
to 116 of your test duration).

All 26 panel holders stack conveniently for

carrying to another room for sample
analysis. Simply cradle them in your arm
and stack, alternating flanges up and
flanges down.
Test Sample Handling (continued)

To mount odd-shaped samples, first attach Extra large samples can be mounted to a
them to a 3 x 6 (75 x 150 mm) aluminum large aluminum blank which is installed on the
blank. Then mount the blank in the standard frame in place of several holders. The blank
panel holder. Use water-resistant glue or must be 12.75 high (325 mm) and exactly as
fasteners made of corrosion-resistant metal wide as the holders it replaces.
(brass, aluminum or stainless steel - not
plated steel). To insure adequate cooling for
condensation, odd shaped parts should be
mounted to give reasonably good thermal
contact with the blank panel.

I I I I
For samples thicker than 114" (6mm), such Thin , flexible film samples are mounted by
as wood, use the optional Thick Panel simply wrapping them around an aluminum
Retainer springs. Part No. V-133. blank.
Disassembly Instructions
To Change Water Pan or Water Heater
(serial Number 89-5212-38 and up)

1. Before replacing water heater, check electrical

resistance with an ohm meter. Connect ohm
meter to water heater leads in bottom frame in
front of front panel. Intact heater has resistance
of 5Q to 20Q. Broken heater has resistance of
infinity.

2. Unplug electrical and disconnect water. Drain

water pan. Remove lamps. Mark lamps to in-
dicate proper position within the chamber.

3 Inside the trapezoid frame, remove the screw

holding the wire cover channel. Disconnect the
four wires for blower, air heater and water
heater. Unscrew the electrical conduit from the
trapezoid frame (number 3 on drawing), and
pull the wires out of the trapezoid frame.

4 Remove plastic drain hose above theUY"con-

nector (number 4 on drawing).

5. Remove the aluminum plate on the front under- Drain Assembly

side of the bottom frame.

6. Remove four nuts (number 6 on drawing) un-

derneath bottom frame. Lift off side frame and
everything above it.
12.0 Condensation Cycle: Not enough heat
1. Empty space in specimen rack allowing vapor
Troubleshooting Guide: to escape.
Problems and Their Causes 2 Thermostat or power input not set at maximum.
3 Condensation Cooling Timer not shutting off
UV Cycle: Not enough heat; all else OK blower at end of set interval. (Check "Blower"
1. Thermostat or power input switch not set at light.)
maximum.
4. Thermostat range set too low. ("Heater" light
2. Air Heater burned out. ("Heater" light on - feel cycling on and off at highest thermostat set-
pipe above blower for heat.) ting.) To increase the thermostat's temperature
3. Blower worn out. ("Blower" light on, but range, remove thermostat knob and turn adjust- .
blower not operating.) ing screw in thermostat shaft in a counterciock-
4. Thermostat or power input control broken. wise direction.See page 12.
("Heater" light will be off.) Note: Be sure that 5 No water in water pan.
pilot lights aren't merely burned out. 6. No heat: If "Heater" light off, Thermostat or
5. Thermostat range set too low. ("Heater" light power input broken. If "Heater" light on, heater
cycling on and off at highest thermostat set- burned out. Note: Water Heater almost never
ting.) To increase the thermostat's temperature burns out. Be sure everything else is working
range, removethermostat knob and turn adjust- before you order a heater.
ing screw in thermostat shaft in a counterclock-
wise direction. Stays on one Cycle; will not change. (Cycle
Timer broken)
UV Cycle: Two fluorescent lamps will not 1. Cycle changes when timer dial is turned manu-
light. ally: timer motor is worn out.
1. One of lamps defective, or one of lamps un- 2. Cycle won't change when dial is turned: timer
plugged. switch is broken.
2. Rubber lamps socket loose or broken. If loose,
squeeze with standard pliers to tighten. See No power at all.
figure on page 8. 1. Circuit breaker tripped. Push to reset.
3 Ballast worn out. 2. Main power switch or circuit breaker broken.
 Non-Repairable Parts
A number of QUV parts are not repairable. When these parts fail, they must be
replaced instead of repaired. These parts include, blowers, thermometer, thermo-
stats, switches, heaters, hour meters, ammeters, circuit breakers, and ballasts.

Replacement Parts List

When ordering parts specify: QUV serial number, Volts, Hz and Part No.

CV-218A Water Feed Assembly

CV-218A-V Water Feed Valve only
I CV-231 CV-230 Water Heater 1
I CV-233 CV-232 Power l n ~ u Switch
t 1
CV-234.1 CV-234 Power Cord with grommet (0.75" hole)
CV-236 Thermostat
I CV-239 CV-238 Indicator Liqht I
I CV-257 CV-256 Air Heater I
CV-261.2 CV-261 Cycle Timer Assembly
CV-261M.2 CV-261-M Motor Only for CV-261
1 CV-261-S Microswitch Only for CV-261 I
1 CV-261-D Dial Onlv for CV-261 I
V-I06 Lamp Gasket (silicone rubber)
V-131.3 Panel Holder, 3 inches (75 mm)
1 V-132.3 3 inch Retainina Rina for Panels I
K-133 Thick Panel Retainer
V-141 Safety Goggles
1 V-142 Black Panel Holder I
1 V-150.2 V-150 Ballast 1
V-154 V-I53 Blower
V-155 Rubber Lamp Sockets
1 V-156 Main Power Switch (OnIOff) I
1 V-158.1 V-158 Circuit Breaker I
V-161 Thermometer
V-163A V-l62A Hour Meter (Total Time, Light Time)
1 V-165 V-I64 Lamp Operation Indicator (Ammeter) 1
1 V-167 V-166 Condensation Coolina Timer 1
V-175.1 V-175 Lamp Service Timer
732.5 Silicone Rubber Sealant, 5 oz. tube
K-210 Water Pan Assy.(Pan, air pipe, drain fitting,
pan hold-downs)
Parts Identification

(V-162A) (V-162A) (V-l62A)

Cycle Timer (v-175) (V-164)
Total Light Ultraviolet Condensation Panel Lamp Operation
Lamp
Time Time Indicators

\ I
Z(J

Circuit Main Blower

Thermostat
Breaker power On
(CV-236)
(V-158) (V-156)

1. UV Thermostat
CV-236

2. Air ~ e f l e c t o r
V-1348

3. Condensation Thermostat
CV-236

4. Ther~iionieterBulb
V-161

5. Orifice Cap
V-138

6. Air Pipe
CV-212

7. M a g n e s i ~ ~Anode
m
CV-207 (not shown)

-8. Drain Hose

Condensation Cooling Timer Diagram

This timer is wired to provide the following functions:

1. The blower remains ON throughout the UVperiod.
2. The blower is normally OFF during the CondensationPeriod.
3. To provide cooling, the blower is N n for a short interval at the start of the Condensationperiod.
The interval is set by the timer dial.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Electrical - -
n connections

#7, Cond.

Main Power

#6, Blower @*
E $ \ male push-on

/
Y Remove knob & dial-plate
connectors

to expose mounting screws

OFF-DELAY OPERATION - timing begins when start signal is off (clutch de-energized); (Cond.)
timer resets when clutch is energized. (UV)
TIMER COMPONENTS TIMING SEQUENCE I
Item Wiring Operation Before Start During End of Cycle
All power off Timing
When de-energized, engages tooth clutch; also (uv) (Cond) (Cond)
Clutch 2 actuates instantaneous contact. When energized, energized de-energized de-energized
Coil
4~ timer resets to before start condition.
Motor Drives cam toward zero (or end of cycle) position de-energized energized de-energized
when tooth clutch is engaged. (by D2)
Delayed Tripped by motor-driven cam at end of cycle. @6
Contact *$Resets to position shown when clutch 11
7 a 7
D2 solenoid is energized.
Delayed Tripped by motor-driven* cam at end of cycle
Contact (after dial-set time). Resets to position shown 9
9
Dl when clutch is energized. 8 @a
20 8
Instanta-
a 3 .3
neous •3 Transfers to the before start condition when the
4
Contact clutch solenoid is energized.
5 5

NOTES: *Assumes sustained start signal (longer than dialset time).

$A tripping differential is provided: D2 trips approximately 2% later than Dl.
 QUV WIRING DIAGRAM (120vI60hz)
(to ballast) (to ballast)

T T

. .
WIRE COLOR CODE:
BK
W -
-8bdc
Whiie IGammon
BN
BL -
- 8 r M
Blw
R
Y --
-Red
Yallow
z
. . ,

GN
GR -
Grsen
Gray
-
-
OR
v
BKlW
--
-Orange
Violet
BlWhlte
'Note: Earlier aerlal nunhrs had green wlrss
for lower blower Instead of bladdwhite R w . 6/89
GNIY I GreenPlellow Serlal No. 84j212-38
and up
. .
 QUV WIRING DIAGRAM (220v150hz)
(to ballast) (to ballast)

t t

GN -Oman
GR -Gray
OR
V --
-Orange
Vblet 'Nole: Earfbr mrlal numbem had green wires
BKIW
GNlY - BlddWhiie
Grwflellow
for 1r- blower lnste~dd bladdwhtte Rev. 6/89
Serial No. 84W12-38
and up