The Hydrocarbonatreactor is filled with 1,000 ml of Hydrocarbonate, a pure calciumcarbonate
that is dissolved by the sulphuric acid of the sulphur filter. The result is Calciumsulphate (gypsum).
In the sulphur reactor, special bacteria reduce nitrate by oxidizing sulphur in an oxygen-free
environment. The residue is nitrogen gas that escapes into the environment. A by-product of this
reaction is sulphuric acid. This has to be neutralized before the water is pumped back into the
aquarium.
Installation
The enclosed holder makes a simple installation of the filter in or at the aquarium possible. The
upper holder plate and all screws have to be removed. Then, the holder can be shoved on a
horizontal brace in the aquarium or on an aquarium glass. It is fixed with two screws.
The Hydrocarbonatreactor can be connected directly in line to the sulphur nitratereactor with a
4/6 mm tube. The flow rate should not exceed 1 – 3 l/h.
Before taking the unit into first operation, the filter should be rinsed with water to avoid cloudings
through possible residual particles of the filter material.
The granules included in the Hydrocarbonatreactor are suitable for fresh and salt water. If a part
of the Hydrocarbonate has been dissolved by the sulphuric acid, it has to be replaced – or better,
the whole content should be renewed. For replacing the granules, unscrew one of the two
connecting pieces and shake the used granules out. Residual particles are removed by rinsing with
water. Then, the filter can be filled with new material. Refill only with original Aqua Medic
Hydrocarbonate middle size. The thread has to be cleaned from remaining Hydrocarbonate with
water so that the unit shuts tightly. Do not forget the sealing ring when screwing in the connecting
piece!
Available spare parts: Please refer to www.aqua-medic.de.
Warranty
Should any defect in materials or workmanship be found within 24 months of the date of purchase
AB Aqua Medic undertakes to repair, or at our option replace, the defective part free of charge –
always provided the product has been installed correctly, is used for the purpose that was intended
by us, is used in accordance with the operating instructions and is returned to us carriage paid.
Proof of Purchase is required by presentation of the original invoice or receipt indicating the
dealer's name, the model number and date of purchase. This warranty may not apply if any model
or production number has been altered, deleted or removed, unauthorised persons or organisations
have executed repairs, modifications or alterations, or damage is caused by accident, misuse or
neglect. Please note that the product is not defective under the terms of this Warranty where the
product, or any of its component parts, was not originally designed and / or manufactured for the
market in which it is used. These statements do not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
AB Aqua Medic GmbH - Gewerbepark 24 - 49143 Bissendorf/Germany
- Technical changes reserved – 03/2017
Current manuals are available for download at www.aqua-medic.de.
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