Deltec PF 501 Instructions D'emploi page 5

Fluidised Bed Calcium Reactor PF501 - PF1370
The correct calcium level is a vital requirement in keeping and growing corals successfully in marine aquaria.
The calcium level should be kept above 400 and preferably at 470/500 mg/litre.
With the calcium reactor it is possible to adjust and control the calcium level in a simple manner.
The calcium reactor consists of
- a cylindrical transparent container
- bubble counter
- solenoid valve (optional)
- non return valve
- provision for pH electrode
- micro filter
Installation and operating instruction
Wash the granulate to be used thoroughly before filling it into the
must be free of all floating matters and other foreign particles.
The PF Calcium reactors operate on the fluidized bed principle; it is therefore important to use only
Hy Carb Media to achieve best results.
Remove the reactor head by turning it anticlockwise.
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Remove the strainer plate and sponge.
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Fit the cap No. 12 over the central feed pipe No. 15 to prevent media to enter the pipe.
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Fill the Vessel up to the fill line.
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Refit the strainer plate with the sponge pointing downwards.
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Clean the O-Ring and all sealing surfaces and grease the O-Ring with silicon spray or silicon grease.
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Refit the reactor head and turn it clockwise
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Place the calcium reactor on an even surface, close to the filter sump or the aquarium.
Please note
The bubble counter should be filled with tap water. To do this, loosen the cap nut of the pressure fitting,
remove the hoses, withdraw the bubble counter and fill it under a tap.
Connecting the reactor
Connect a flexible CO2 supply hose to the bubble counter (or the solenoid valve if supplied).
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The micro filter
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pump or else to a bypass of the main aquarium pump.
Open the tap at the micro filter and allow the
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Start the circulation pump
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To ease bleeding, raise the outlet hose higher than the reactor body for a short period.
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Open and set the CO2 supply to app. one bubble per second. Adjust the tap at the micro filter to a drip (app.
2-4 drops/second, coming out at the outlet hose).
Please note
To adjust the DKH (calcium level) either increase the CO
of CO . Please ensure that sufficient time is allowed for any adjustments to take effect before testing the
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water. The calcium reactor can also be operated automatically by fitting a pH electrode instead of
the red plug at the top of the
by opening/closing the solenoid valve. For normal operation the pH level should be between 6,2-6,5.
To get best results, it is important to check the correct water flow and CO
resulting DKH level at the outlet.
Important
Never restrict or block the water flow from the outlet hose, since this could lead to on increase of pressure
inside the reactor.
technical data
PF 501
PF 601
PF 601S
PF 1001
PF 1370
be connected to a water supply either from a separate
should
calcium reactor. A suitable pH controller would control the pH value
dimensions (l/w/h) app.
200 x 170 x 500 mm
260 x 210 x 550 mm
305 x 255 x 550 mm
375 x 305 x 1080 mm
480 x 350 x 1300 mm
calcium reactor to be filled.
or decrease the water flow. Avoid excessive supply
2
quantity app. for aquaria up to
2,9 kilos
8,7 kilos
14,0 kilos
34,0 kilos
97,0 kilos
calcium reactor. The granulate
supply on a regular basis and the
2
tube ø
1000 ltr. 110 mm
2000 ltr. 160 mm
3000 ltr. 200 mm
5000 ltr. 200 mm
20000 ltr. 300 mm
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