Oase BioTec ScreenMatic2 18000, Operating Instructions Manual

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BioTec ScreenMatic 2 38000:
1. Insert the plug into the outlet from the inside to close off the outlet.
2. Switch on the filter pump until the foam filters are covered with water, then switch off the filter pump.
3. Compress all foam filters several times with the foam cleaning device.
4. Allow the dirty water to drain away.
– Open the dirt outlet slide valve and close it again when the container is empty.
5. Repeat steps 2 … 4 as required.
6. Rinse the container with clear water to remove any loosened dirt particles. To do this, first carry out step 2,
then step 4.
7. Remove the plug from the inside of the outlet.
8. Close the dirt outlet slide valve.
9. Hinge down the sc reen holder (→ Hinging the screen holder up/down), insert the debris tray and switch on
the filter pump.
7.3 Cleaning/replacing the substrate tubes
The substrate tubes are filled with zeolite on delivery. OASE recommends replacing the zeolite with Phosless
when the bacteria are established and the foam filters are fully effective.
Prerequisite:
• The filter pump is switched off.
• The container is open. (→ Opening the container)
• The screen holder is hinged up. (→ Hinging the screen holder up/down)
How to proceed:
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BioTec ScreenMatic 2 18000:
1. Remove the separating plate.
2. Remove the substrate tubes and clean them or replace their contents.
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18000: Three substrate tubes
– When inserting, push the substrate tubes against the wall opposite to the outlet.
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BioTec ScreenMatic
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24000:
1. Remove the separating plate.
2. Remove the substrate tubes and clean them or replace their contents.
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24000: Four substrate tubes
– Two substrate tubes each to the left of the outlet and two substrate tubes each to the right of the outlet.
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BioTec ScreenMatic 2 38000:
• Remove the substrate tubes individually and clean them or replace their contents.
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38000: Twelve substrate tubes