Assembly and Operation
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STEP 10 - Fill the box with modeling media (sediment)
Pour the media into the box one bucket at a time. Spread the media using the scraper included
with your geomodel to distribute it evenly throughout the box. See Figure 16.
Handling the media:
•
During experiments and demonstrations, sediment leaving the box will accumulate in
the sediment trap. The rate at which the sediment trap fills is highly variable,
depending on activity in the box.
•
When the sediment trap becomes full, use the perforated scoop included with the
Emriver model to return sediment to the box.
Allowing sediment to accumulate in the
reservoir will
NOT
harm the pump. The
filter is sized to allow the pump to function
normally even when completely buried in
sediment. However, fine debris such as
dirt, lint and pollen can accumulate in the
media over time and clog this filter. Just
give it a rinse now and then.
Figure 16. Pour the media into the box
