Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual
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assembling and putting the unit back in operation. For any further maintenance of the Sicce™ motor block simply
refer to the Sicce™ manual supplied.
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Useful Tips:
Before reassembling the pump; ensure the inner motor-block’s bearing inside the pump is properly seated.
Further to all the instruction above on how to disassemble the reactor body and pump the following
maintenances are recommended to be performed from time to time or when necessary:
Apply a small amount of food-grade silicone lubrication to O-Rings
Apply a
small amount of food-grade silicone lubrication to the Bayonet’s Screw-side
Inspect for any blockage in the tubes or the reactor.
Check your reactor often, the valves, push to connect fittings, tubing, flow meter and other parts can
quickly become blocked with deposits, causing a buildup of CO2 inside the unit.
The size of the drops on each brand of reactor will be different and irregular. For this very reason
Vertex™ utilizes a miniature flow meter allow betting monitoring of Effluent’s flow rate. However
due to the small amount of flow monitored, the meter requires up to 100 seconds to display the
proper flow rate after each adjustment. The flow rate is significantly affected by temperature and
specific gravity of water. (An estimation of accuracy without considering actual water temperature,
specific gravity and other factors is approxi/- 11%)
Tip: Although the Flow meter can be used continuously; it is recommended to bypass the flow meter
after the initial set up has been completed. Calcium Reactor Effluent can cause rapid calcification.
There are also small particles present in the effluent that can block the meter. If used continuously
the meter WILL require more frequent cleaning/ maintenance regiment. To bypass the Flow meter
simply disconnect it from the system and deliver the effluent to your system right after the onboard
needle valve. For future adjustments you can simply reinstall the meter in seconds. If disconnected
from the system it is best to be placed in clean RO Water or cleaned properly to store.DO NOT
DISSASEMBLE THE METER. To clean the meter; place it in a VERY mild solution of Acetic Acid
(Household white vinegar) overnight and then clean with RO water. DO NOT USE STRONG ACIDS OR
HOUSEHOLD CLEANING CHEMICALS.
Having multiples of failsafe is always the best method to ensure the health of your system. If possible
we recommend monitoring the PH at 3 points:
1-
Aquarium water
2-
Primary Chamber
3-
Last stage Effluent
This ensure proper monitoring and maintenance of PH and other parameters of your tank.
