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Internal Bypass Reactor

Calcium Reactor

User Manual

Model

IBR 150

IBR 200

IBR 250

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IBR Calcium reactor user’s manual

Summary of Contents for IBR 150

Page 1: ...Internal Bypass Reactor Calcium Reactor User Manual Model IBR 150 IBR 200 IBR 250 Page 1 IBR Calcium reactor user s manual ...

Page 2: ...ring or after installation do not hesitate to contact our technical support team at info pacific sun eu if you have any questions about your new calcium reactor Pacific Sun Team List of Contents IBR Calcium Reactor Aquabee UP 2000 pump Effluent tubing CO2 check valve Effluent valve 1 pH probe holder 2 CO2 input line 3 water input line 4 effluent line and valve 5 bubble counter 6 CO2 check valve 7 ...

Page 3: ...the requirement for a separate powerhead or pump Important Note If the unit is operated on a siphon gravity feed it is imperative that allowances are made in the positioning of the water inlet pipe from the tank i e only 1 4 below the water surface so that in the case of a power or pump failure the volume of water that will continue to siphon will not overflow the free space in the sump before the...

Page 4: ...ecome depleted The rate of consumption will depend on your aquarium s calcium demand but in most cases you can expect the reactor to work for several months without any major maintenance It is important to periodically check the CO2 input rate measured in bubbles per minute and the effluent drip rate to make sure that everything is flowing smoothly Also it is critical that you test your aquarium s...

Page 5: ...cleaned of fine particles and thus increases the effective reaction area Using a pH controller with IBR calcium reactor A pH controller can be used in conjunction with your IBR calcium reactor to regulate the flow of CO2 gas into the reaction chamber keeping the ef uent pH at your pre set level Things you will need to install a pH controller pH controller with probe Electronic solenoid valve norma...

Page 6: ...Media contains CO2 insoluble compounds and over time these will collect as sludge on the bottom of the reactor and should be removed at regular cleaning intervals Use only the original tubing of the reactor genio system silicon tube Normal PVC hoses become brittle when exposed to acidic water and CO2 Regularly check the circulation pump and impeller To do this drain the reactor and disconnect all ...

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