UNIT PREPARATION AND OPERATION
2. Connecting Unit:
Most likely you will be using a threaded barb fitting.
Connect fittings, 1” MPT, to port openings using a liberal amount of threaded
Teflon sealing tape or paste that is non-harmful to plastic.
NOTE: Do not over tighten fittings as this could result in cracking the
unit’s factory fitting and cause leaking. Tighten fittings until just snug.
Set Chiller unit in desired location making sure it follows recommended
guidelines from previous section. Connect unit to aquarium system following
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. The lower fitting is the
inlet water supply to the unit and the upper fitting is the outlet water supply.
Consult aquarium and pump owner’s manual for directions on correct
guidelines for plumbing system. Check your piping connections. If reversed,
erratic operation will result.
Do not install power cord or plug in unit until
instructed in next section.
Turn on aquarium pump and circulate water
through system and chiller unit for at least 10 minutes to check for leakage.
NOTE: Make sure water lines and hoses do not drape over chiller unit
to insure water does not leak into unit. If leakage is detected, check
connection fittings on unit. If fittings are leaking, tighten 90
°
and retest
system. Repeat until no leakage is detected. If leakage is determined to
be coming from inside system, disconnect unit and contact a qualified
service representative.
3. To Operate the Unit follow these procedures:
a. Place unit power switch in off position
b. Place compressor/heater power switch in off position.
c. Locate unit power cord supplied and attach to rear of unit in the bottom
receptacle. Plug system heater (if used) into outlet on back of chiller unit.
Temperature controller of unit will automatically control both internal chiller
of unit and an external heat source.
Note: Check heater wattage for appropriate size.
d. Plug unit power cord into a 115V grounded outlet that is on a separate
circuit.
Do not plug unit into a non-grounded outlet as this may cause
damage to unit and void warranty.
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CAUTION: Make sure water is flowing through unit at a
minimum of 360 GPH and not more than 1100 GPH. NEVER
OPERATE CHILLER/HEATER WITHOUT WATER FLOWING
THROUGH SYSTEM!
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