Dennerle CarboNIGHT M400, Operating Instructions Manual

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1 Correct use
The CO2 plant fertilization system is used to supply aquariums with CO2 to promote plant growth. Correct use includes obser-
ving and complying with these operating instructions. Using the device in any way other than that intended or carrying out any
unauthorised repairs or modifications shall be deemed improper use. Improper use can lead to material damage and personal
injury. Dennerle GmbH assumes no liability for damage caused by improper use.
2 Contents
See information on the packaging.
3 CO2 fertilization system overview
3.1 Fully assembled system
CarboNIGHT M400 [1]
CarboNIGHT M600 [2]
CarboNIGHT Flex400, assembly example with disposable
bottle [3]
1. Reusable CO2 bottle 500 g (CarboNIGHT M400)
2. Reusable CO2 bottle 2000 g (CarboNIGHT M600)
3. Stand (CarboNIGHT M400)
4. Disposable CO2 bottle 500 g
5. CO2 pressure reducer CarboNIGHT
6. Adapter for reusable CO2 bottles (CarboNIGHT M400,
CarboNIGHT M600, Flex400))
7. pH controller (not included)
8. Time switch (not included)
9. Special CO2 check valve
10. CO2 special hose
11. CO2 diffuser flipper
12. CO2 diffuser maxi-flipper
3.2 CO2 pressure reducer CarboNIGHT with integrated
magnet valve [4]
1. Bubble control knob
2. Hose connection
3. Blue LED function display
4. Power supply unit for connection to time switch or pH
controller
3.3 CO2 long-term test Maxi Crystal [5]
1. Test container with suction holder
2. CO2 special indicator, 2 ampoules
3. Pipette
4. Colour comparison scale
3.4 CO2 Flipper [6]
1. Hose connection
2. CO2 tube
3. Diffusion slits
4. CO2 collection tank
5. Waste gas vent
6. Long-life suction cup
4 Assembly and connection
4.1 Connecting the pressure reducer to the disposable
CO2 bottle
• Turn the control knob all the way to „ - „ (CO2 supply
closed).
• Check to make sure that the seal in the connection piece
of the pressure reducer and the sealing surface of the
bottle valve are clean.
• Hold the pressure reducer straight and screw it on slowly
until you feel a slight resistance: The pin in the connec-
tion piece of the pressure reducer is now on the bottle
valve. Next, turn the pressure reducer quickly about half
a turn further until it is hand-tight. It may hiss a bit. [7]
• The pressure reducer can be unscrewed at any time – the
bottle valve closes automatically. It may also hiss a
bit during the first turn when unscrewing, so it is best
to start unscrewing the pressure reducer with a quick
motion.
4.2 Connecting the pressure reducer to the reusable
CO2 bottle
• Place the CO2 bottle in the stand.
• Turn the pressure reducer control knob all the way to
„ - „ (CO2 supply closed).
• Check to make sure that the seal in the connection piece
of the pressure reducer and the sealing surface of the
bottle valve are clean.
• Screw in the adapter or check whether it is firmly moun-
ted (6 mm allen key). [8]
• Connect pressure reducer to CO2 bottle. Turn union nut
until hand-tight with 27 mm spanner. [9]
4.3 Installing the check valve
• The check valve should be installed in the hose as close
to the aquarium as possible. Make a straight cut in the
hose at the appropriate length.
• Push the hoses all the way onto the hose connections