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Operation manual

for the

filtration system

Reef  500

The 

Reef 500

 is a

 

3-stage water treatment system for Reef aquaria up to 500 litres  (c. 125

gallons). It has been specially developed for aquarium use, has been designed and
manufactured to the highest standards and has been extensively tested. If this filter system
is used correctly, you will be able to reduce organic substances and other waste products in
your aquarium water to nontoxic levels. The filtration system consists of a mechanical
prefilter, a motor driven protein skimmer and post skimming trickle filter.

Summary of Contents for Reef 500

Page 1: ... for aquarium use has been designed and manufactured to the highest standards and has been extensively tested If this filter system is used correctly you will be able to reduce organic substances and other waste products in your aquarium water to nontoxic levels The filtration system consists of a mechanical prefilter a motor driven protein skimmer and post skimming trickle filter ...

Page 2: ... outlets the collection cup with top cover the post skimming trickle filter module with spreader chamber and trickle tower filled with Bactoballs the venturi pump complete with needle wheel installed below the trickle chamber 2 1 fig i Reef 500 1 skimmer 2 collection cup 3 valves 4 pump with Needle Wheel 5 air intake nozzle 6 filter sponge 7 air intake 8 union to inlet pipe D32 ...

Page 3: ...n such a way that the air bubbles have a long retention time in the counter current To further extend the contact time a rotational movement is created in the lower part of the pipe Enriched with organic substances the bubbles rise to the top of the reaction pipe and form a strong foam The conical shape of the collection cup inner tube dehydrates and concentrates the foam before it overflows into ...

Page 4: ...side of the pump and air is sucked in As long as the water level in the sump tank is at the correct level the relationship between air and water is optimised Should the noise created in the air inlet hose be unacceptable then a silencer part number 410 72 4 is available as an extra from From initial start up it takes some time hours or even days before the first foam is pushed into the collection ...

Page 5: ... with these operating instructions and is returned to us carriage paid The warranty term is not applicable on any consumable products Proof of Purchase is required by presentation of an original invoice or receipt indicating the dealer s name the model number and date of purchase or a Guarantee Card if appropriate This warranty may not apply if any model or production number has been altered delet...

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