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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

– To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER – 

To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following

situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; contact an authorized service facility for service.

1. A. If an appliance falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the unit get wet,

unplug this equipment immediately.

B. If the equipment shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately turn off power at main disconnect.

C. Carefully examine the equipment after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.

D. Do not operate any equipment if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it is damaged in any manner.

E.To avoid the possibility of the plug or receptacle getting wet, position

tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from
dripping onto the receptacle or plug.A "drip loop", shown in the
Illustration at right should be arranged by the user for each cord
connecting equipment to a receptacle.The "drip loop" is that part of the
cord below the level of the receptacle or the connector, if an extension
cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in
contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet,
DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies power to the appliance.Then unplug and examine for
presence of water in the receptacle.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any equipment is used by or 

near children.

3. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.

4. Always unplug this equipment from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank

cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

5. Do not use an this equipment for other than intended use.The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance

manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

6. Do not install or store the equipment where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

7. Make sure any appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.

8. Read and observe all the important notices on the equipment.

9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used.A cord rated for

less ampere or watts than the equipment rating may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.

10. This equipment should be grounded to minimize the possibility of electric shock.This unit

is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding type plug.The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is installed and grounded
in accordance with  all appropriate codes and ordinances.

11. This equipment is for use on a nominal 120 volts circuit, and has a grounding plug that

looks like the plug illustrated in (A).A temporary adapter which looks like the  adapter
illustrated in (B) and (C) may be used to connect this plug to a two pin receptacle as shown
in (B) if a grounded outlet is not available.The temporary adapter should be used only until a grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician.The green colored rigid ear (lug and the like) extending from the adapter must be fastened to a permanent ground
such as a grounded outlet box.

Grounding

Pin

Adapter

Grounding

Means

(C)

Grounding

Pin

(D)

(A)

(B)

Metal 

Screw

Cover of Grounded

Outlet Box

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Power 

Supply Cord

Drip Loop

Summary of Contents for ML-24BW

Page 1: ...OPERATINGMANUAL Commercial Aquariums OPERATINGMANUAL BIO WHEEL LIVE SEAFOOD DISPLAY AND HOLDING SYSTEMS ML 24BW 1 ...

Page 2: ... or hot parts such as heaters reflectors lamp bulbs etc 4 Always unplug this equipment from an outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect 5 Do not use an this equipment for other than intended use The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause...

Page 3: ...am The foam is flushed from the system and deposited into a floor drain or waste container The Sump Level Indicator Light is located inside the display tank and to one side It will glow red if water in the Sump drops below desired level In this closed system prefiltered water exits the enclosed Sump beneath the BIO Wheel Filtration Module and flows to the Water Pump From there water is pumped thro...

Page 4: ...te CS402 4 Lower False Bottom CP1561 5 Refrigeration Coil CP2003 6 Fluorescent Lamp optional CP1766 7 Protein Skimmer CP1850 8 Foam DrainTube N A 9 Froth Cup CP1876 10 Foam Separator CP1985 11 Contact Chamber N A 12 Water Level Indicator CP2010 13 Protein Skimmer Drain Hose 50151 14 Prefilter Pad CP1859 15 Upper Filter MediaTray CP1825 16 Carbon Filter Pack CS1826 17 Lower Filter MediaTray CP1825 ...

Page 5: ...ood used for shipping support 4 RemoveVented Panels Make sure system components are plugged into junction box 5 Connect Foam DrainTube see exploded view Pg 5 to Drain Outlet or Skimmer Cup Because the Foam DrainTube is designed to drain off excess liquids and foam from display tank you will need to locate tube over a container or floor drain 6 Set thermostat see exploded for location 50 F See page...

Page 6: ... contains five types of filters 1 Mechanical Filter pads to screen out solid waste particles 2 Chemical Premium Activated Carbon to adsorb dissolved contaminants discoloration odors toxic gases 3 Biological BIO Wheels and dolomite to remove toxic ammonia and nitrites and help maintain pH balance 4 Protein Skimmer to drive dissolved organic matter from water as foam 5 UV Disinfection Unit to elimin...

Page 7: ...mbly Cover 1 Remove Upper False Bottom A Pour one inch of Biological Filter Material 2 Dolomite onto Lower False Bottom B and spread evenly over entire surface 2 Open drain valves A and run cold clean water through the BIO Mix to flush out all Dolomite dust NOTE To avoid spillage position system drain tube over a floor drain Close drain valves B when finished 3 Place upper false bottom over layer ...

Page 8: ... salt to dissolve it faster 1 Remove Hydrometer from plastic tube 2 Rinse plastic tube and fill it with water from tank 3 Place Hydrometer in tube and tap tube lightly so that hydrometer floats NOTE You may also float Hydrometer in tank 4 Read scale on Hydrometer Reading should be between 1 020 and 1 025 If the reading is below 1 020 add salt above 1 025 drain some water and replace with fresh wat...

Page 9: ...d BIO Wheel Axle will ensure correct positioning AFTER24HOURS BIO Wheels are the newest innovation in live seafood holding system filtration A BIO Wheel is the ideal culture site for beneficial bacteria bacteria that eliminate toxic ammonia on contact If you have ordered a precultured BIO Wheel it will be delivered in a separate container on a prearranged date At that time you should first install...

Page 10: ...hey were shipped One day prior to the arrival of new fin fish water in the display tank should be set to the expected temperature of the water in the delivery vehicle After fish are added reset the thermostat and bring the water down to a proper setting of 50 F NOTE Due to water conditions in some areas it may be necessary to perform weekly water changes for fresh water tanks Fin Fish Recommended ...

Page 11: ...d to the tank and will reduce system efficiency In addition keeping the Prefilter Pad and Carbon Filter Pack clean and unrestricted is critical to the successful operation of the BIO Wheel It must receive clean prefiltered water to keep its aerobic bacteria healthy and thriving To change Prefilter Pads and Carbon Filter Pack follow the instructions in the preceding Installing BIO Wheel section Rin...

Page 12: ...ood seal forms around Cup and Chamber 8 Reconnect Protein Skimmer Drain Hose 9 Turn system on Inspect Skimmer for leaks 10 Replace Filtration Module 11 Restart system Every three to six months Clean Refrigeration Unit Condenser Intake Screen To guard against overheating and system failure the Refrigeration Condenser Intake Screen should be brushed or vacuumed clean This eliminates accumulated dust...

Page 13: ...lation call Marineland Customer Service for a service referral Replace UV Disinfection Unit Lamp The UV Lamp has a useful service life of about 9 months After this time whether it continues to appear functional or not it must be replaced Consult the enclosed Operations Manual for instructions NOTE Replacement Lamp provided with your new system When changing UV Lamp always clean Quartz Sleeve As ne...

Page 14: ...perature is too low or too high Check Thermostat setting NOTE Thermostat reading may differ from measured Tank temperature adjust Thermostat as required and monitor Tank temperature with thermometer allowing 3 4 hours for temperature to stabilize before checking again Make sure that power cord to Refrigeration Unit is plugged into proper outlet See that Thermostat is at desired temperature setting...

Page 15: ...tion and in instances where outside repair or replacement of parts is necessary Marineland will absorb all appropriate costs Damage or injuries resulting from negligence misuse or user modification are not covered by this warranty Incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state...

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