AQUAMAXX TS-2 User manual

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Sulfur Denitrator
Set-Up Diagram
1
Flow Control Valve
2
Water Outlet
3
Water Inlet of Lid
4
Water Inlet Filter
5
Water Inlet
6
Bracket for Water Outlet
7
Feeding Pump
1
Water Outlet
2
Probe Holder
3
Water Inlet of Lid
4
Flow Control Valve

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Installation Guide
Please open the package carefully and check for damaged or lost parts.
Parts Included
•Sulfur Denitrator Main Unit
• Tubing for Water Inlet and Outlet
• Flow Control Valve
• Bracket for Water Outlet
• Water Inlet Filter
Additional Parts Needed
• Feeding Pump (AquaLifter pump recommended)
• Nitrite and Nitrate Test Kits
Adding Media
1. Loosen thumbscrews and remove the lid.
2. Temporarily block the top of the central tube to stop media from going down the central tube.
3. Fill the reactor with your preferred media: we recommend 70% sulfur media and 30% calcium media. Set media plate
between sulfur media and calcium media. Do not overfill the reactor! Leave at least 2” of space between the media and the
top of the reactor. We recommend that you rinse the media thoroughly before usage, even if the manufacturer says it isn’t
necessary
4. Fill reactor with aquarium water.
5. Replace the lid making sure the O-ring is seated properly. Be sure not to spill any media in the O-Ring groove. Tighten the
screws in a star pattern to evenly secure the lid. Do not over tighten.
Install the Water Inlet and Outlet
1. Put sponge into water inlet filter.
2. Cut a suitable length of tubing for the water inlet and outlet.
3. Connect the water inlet and water outlet tubing to the reactor, run the inlet tubing to your feed pump and run the outlet
tubing to the sump.
4. Open the flow control valve.
5. Position the water inlet several inches below the sump water line, in a calm area of the sump. Secure the tubing and verify
that the intake won’t be exposed to air or excessive micro-bubbles. This will avoid excess air from being drawn into your
reactor.
Operation
1. Turn on your feed pump.
2. Turn on the Sulphur Reactor pump for 20-30 minutes, or until the water inside the chamber clears. Take this opportunity to
verify that there aren’t any leaks from any of the fittings.
3. After several minutes, check to see if water is exiting the flow control valve and flowing back to the sump. Once water is
flowing back to the sump, adjust the flow control valve until the drip rate is approximately 2-3 drops per second.
4. After two weeks, use NO2 (nitrite) and NO3 (nitrate) test kits to check the effluent water’s NO2 (nitrite) and NO3 (nitrate)
levels。If the nitrite (NO2) level is higher than 0 ppm, there is no need to test the nitrate (NO3) level as the reactor is still
breaking in and the result would in incorrect. It will take 4-6 weeks for denitrifying bacteria to fully colonize the media in the
Sulfur Denitrator.
5. Allow the Sulfur Denitrator to run for 2 weeks then test the NO2 (nitrite) level and NO3 (nitrate) levels: both in the aquarium
and of the effluent. If the NO2 level tests to be zero and the nitrate level of the effluent is lower than the nitrate level of your
aquarium water, the Sulfur Denitrator has begun reducing nitrate (NO3).

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6. Now, measure the NO3 (nitrate) level with a test kit. If the NO3 (nitrate) level is higher than 0 ppm, reduce the effluent drip
rate. If the NO3 (nitrate) level is 0 ppm, increase the water flow slightly. After this time, you can begin to tune Sulphur Reactor
by adjusting the effluent drip rate to obtain the maximum nitrate reduction rate.
*please note: a denitrator helps to reduce nitrates. How much the denitrator is able to lower your nitrate level will depend on
the bioload, the amount of food you feed and the size of the denitrator. While a denitrator will significantly reduce your
nitrates, it does not guarantee a zero nitrate level in your aquarium.
CAUTION
• It is very easy for the water inlets and outlets to become blocked by the very slow flow rate, please check the water and air
inlets and outlets during regular maintenance.
• Replace the media annually or as needed.
• If you want to disconnect a piece of tubing from the reactor, please remove the blue clip first and then press down the small
white collar before pulling out the tubing. (DO NOT PULL OUT THE TUBING DIRECTLY AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE FITTINGS).
***For addition FAQ’s and trouble-shooting tips, please visit our website: www.aquamaxxaquariums.com***
Warranty
AquaMaxx warrants all AquaMaxx products to be free from manufacturing defects for one year from the original purchase date
when purchased through an authorized AquaMaxx retailer. This warranty does not cover any damages caused by misuse, neglect,
alterations or improper handling / transport / maintenance / installation. Physical damages are not covered by warranty. AquaMaxx
does not cover personal injury, personal loss, or other damages associated with the use of our products. In order to request
warranty service, please email us at [e-mail]. A purchase receipt is required for any warranty service.
Products requiring warranty service must be returned to AquaMaxx. You are responsible for the cost of shipping a warranty claim to
AquaMaxx and any damages that may occur during transit. Once a returned product has been inspected, it will be repaired or
exchanged at our discretion and returned to you. International and/or expedited shipping are not covered under your AquaMaxx
warranty.