Aquavitro element Ca Manual De Instrucciones página 15

Maintenance
As with all aquarium equipment it is a good practice to check proper function of the reactor and
its water flow daily or as able.
1. Before proceeding with any maintenance of the element™ Ca Reactor disconnect power to
the Pump (U).
2. Gradually the reactor media used will dissolve and need to be replaced. Check the level of
reactor media at least every two to four weeks. Reactor media should be replaced or topped
off whenever the level drops below two thirds to half of the original amount added to the
Reactor Chamber (F). Replacement or top off of media is easily carried out by extracting the
Reactor Chamber (F) and repeating the filling instructions.
3. The Sponge (D) should be cleaned by gently rubbing and rinsing every couple of months or
whenever the Reactor Chamber (F) is out of the reactor for refill or top off of reactor media.
Though replacement needs will vary, the Sponge (D) should be replaced as necessary to
maintain steady flow through the reactor.
4. Check the Pump (U) monthly. If by lack of maintenance, the pump runs with the intake
or impeller blocked for extended periods of time due to debris or encrustations, it could
cause irreversible damage. The element™ Ca Reactor is designed with an external pump
connected by a compression ring for quick and easy maintenance.
To perform pump maintenance:
A. Disconnect the Pump (U) from the Reactor Column (E) by unscrewing its
compression ring.
B. Pull the Pump (U) from the Venturi Injector (O)
C. Unscrew the TEAL colored ring in the front of the Pump (U).
D. Remove the Pre-chamber and impeller and rinse it under fresh water.
E. If salt or limescale deposits are present, it is recommended to clean the affected
parts with water and vinegar (away from the aquarium sump) using a soft brush
to remove the deposits. Do not use detergents or solvents that could damage the
product or be harmful to aquatic organisms.
F. Check the Pre-chamber O-ring; even a small amount of wear or damage can hinder
the performance of the pump. In this case, it is recommended to replace the O-ring.
G. Thoroughly rinse the pump and its parts before returning it to the reactor.
H. Assemble everything in the reverse order.
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