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Water inflow:
From the circulation pump which pumps the filtered water back into the aquarium, a bypass is
performed to the water inlet of the
Calciumrecator
with a 6 mm pipe. The inflowing water
quantity has to be adjusted in a way that approx. 1 - 3l/h (1 - 4 drops/sec.) flow through the 6 mm
pipe into the reactor. The adjustment and the quantity of CO
2
depends on the aquarium size and
the calcium requirements of the animals. The quantity of calcium can be ajusted via a bubble
counter (not included).
5. Starting
As soon as the
Calciumreactor
is placed in the right position and all connections are ready, The
water flow can be started. Then the reactor is filled up with water until water comes out of the
outlet.
If the
Calciumreactor
is placed beside the filter tank or above the aquarium, all connections and
the reactor itself must be controlled for tightness. Then the CO
2
can be switched on. The quantity
of CO
2
has to be adjusted so that the pH-value in the aquarium does not drop below pH 7.8. Within
the reactor itself, the pH-value should drop to pH 5.9 – 6.0. It is possible to control the pH-value in
the reactor: in the top are holes to put in a pH electrode.
It is ideal to use a pH-Controller with magnetic valve, e. g. an AB Aqua Medic
pH Controller
, to
adjust the pH-value in the aquarium reliably. The value should be adjusted between 8.0 and 8.2,
depending on the calcium demand of the animals. The back flow of the calciumbicarbonate
enriched water into either the aquarium or the filter tank should be directed to a well-flushed place
in order to mix it immediately with the aquarium water. This avoids instabilities of the pH-value.
Because of the limited water flow through the
Calciumreactor
, the pH lowering in the aquarium is
only minimal. It will be sufficient to check the pH value in the tank occasionally and to refrain from
a continuous adjustment.
6. Maintenance
The AB Aqua Medic
Hydrocarbonate
is consumed by the chemical reaction and has to be refilled
from time to time. Every 2 years it should be replaced completely. Also the flow rate should be
checked regularly. It has to be re-adjusted with a drop counter. In case of polluted water the
adjustment valve in the water inflow has to be cleaned from time to time.
7. Warranty
Should any defect in material or workmanship be found within 12 months of the date of purchase
AB Aqua Medic GmbH undertakes to repair or, at our option, replace the defective part free of
charge – always provided the product has been installed correctly, is used for the purpose that was
intended by us, is used in accordance with the operating instructions and is returned to us carriage
paid. The warranty term is not applicable on the all consumable products.
Proof of Purchase is required by presentation of an original invoice or receipt indicating the dealer’s
name, the model number and date of purchase, or a Guarantee Card if appropriate. This warranty
may not apply if any model or production number has been altered, deleted or removed,
unauthorised persons or organisations have executed repairs, modifications or alterations, or
damage is caused by accident, misuse or neglect.
We regret we are unable to accept any liability for any consequential loss.
Please note that the product is not defective under the terms of this warranty where the product,
or any of its component parts, was not originally designed and / or manufactured for the market in
which it is used.
These statements do not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
If your AB Aqua Medic GmbH product does not appear to be working correctly or appears to be
defective please contact your dealer in the first instance.
Before calling your dealer please ensure you have read and understood the operating instructions.
If you have any questions your dealer cannot answer please contact us.
Our policy is one of continual technical improvement and we reserve the right to modify and
adjust
the
specification
of
our
products
without
prior
notification.
AB AQUA MEDIC GmbH - Gewerbepark 24 - 49143 Bissendorf/Germany
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Technical changes reserved – 08/2009
