TECO seachill tr5 User manual

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operators’
manual for all models:
TR5 TR10 TR15 TR20 TR30 TR60

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Purchased From
Date Purchased
Date Installed
TableofContents
Safety ........................................................................... 4
Notes:
About This Manual
This manual covers basic operation and maintenance for all current models
of the Teco SeaChill under normal operating conditions. For more detailed
information or uses not covered in this manual please contact us.
Contact Us
United Kingdom distributor:
TradeMark Aquatics Ltd
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
www.trademarkaquatics.co.uk
Model Number
Serial Number
Specifications
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5
F eatures
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6- 7
R ec eiving and Inspection
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8
Par ts List
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9 - 10
Installation and As sembly
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11- 14
Oper ation and Settings
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15- 17
Maint enanc e
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18- 22
T r oubleshooting
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23

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F lo w Rate
T ank Siz e
Dimensions
C onnections
300 litres
180 - 600 gph
90 - 200 g 130 - 400 g
17" x 10 5/ 8" x 17 3 / 4"
5/ 8" or 3 / 4" Quick Disc onnect
T ec o chillers ar e designed and built with safety as a prime c onsider ation; industry-ac c epted
safety f actors have been used in the design. Each chiller is inspect ed at the f act ory f or
s af e t y a n d op e r a t i o n . A n y ne c e ss a r y ad j u s t m en t s a r e mad e b e fo r e s h i pm en t . F o ll ow
the maintenanc e schedules outlined in this manual f or optimum performanc e and saf e
op e r a t i o n . A n y r e pa i rs s h o u l d b e do ne o n l y by q u a li f i e d p e rs o nne l w i t h p r op e r t r a i n i n g a n d
t ools. Car efully r ead all safety r equirements bef or e installation, operation or maintenanc e.
T he r e q u i r e m en t s a r e e ss en t i a l t o en s u r e s af e op e r a t i o n . F a il u r e t o fo ll ow t he s e g u i d e li ne s
v oids the warranty and may r esult in chiller damag e or personal injury .
• Do not install or try t o r epair a chiller that has been damaged in shipment.
See R ec eiving And Inspection for instructions.
• T urn off and unplug the chiller bef or e pr eforming an y w ork. Electricit y has the pot ential t o
cause personal injury or equipment damag e.
• Do not operat e the chiller at t emperatures abo ve the maximum ambient t emperatur e (9 5˚F /35˚C)
• Alw ay s supply electrical power that c omplies with the v oltag e shown on the data label.
below the electrical outlet - this pr ev ents water fr om r eaching the outlet in the ev ent of a leak.
• It is rec ommended that this pr oduct be used with an
RCD (residual current device ) outlet.
• Do not look directly at an illuminat ed UV light. (if installed)
• Do not operat e chiller without water flo wing thr ough it.
• Ne v er allo w heater t o be on without water flo wing though the chiller .
• Do not run pr es suriz ed water thr ough chiller . Chiller s ar e designed t o ac c ept water flo w fr om
recir culating pumps. P r essur e pumps or high-pressur e water lines will damag e the chiller . If in
doubt about your pump , c ontact the pump manufacturer .
Safety Specifications
Watts
200
230
420
• Work on the refrigeration system must be done only by a licensed refrigeration technician.
Volts/Hz
110/60
• Do not plug into wall socket without the housing in place.
dB / dB (silent Mode)
39 / 37
40/
38
41/ 39
• Configure the electrical cord to include a “drip loop” - a loop section of chord that hangs
Weight
15 kg
39.5
lb.
44 lb.
HP
Amps
1/2 1
7. 2 8. 6
W atts
818
980
110 / 60
111 lb .
V olts/Hz
110 / 60
W eight
96 lb .
F lo w Rate
27 0 - 810 gph
T ank Siz e
up t o 7 50 g allons
up t o 1300 g allons
Dimensions
2 4" x 15" x 2 2"
C onnections
1"
TR 60
TR 30
HP 1/ 8
1/5
1/3
Amps 2.5 2. 6 3. 9
TR 20
TR 15
TR 10
HP 1/12
Amps 1. 9
W atts 180
V olts/Hz 110 / 60
W eight 14 kg
F lo w Rate 500 l/hr
T ank Siz e up t o 150 litres
Dimensions 12.5" x 9 .5" x 13.5"
C onnections 16mm or 20ml Quick Disc onnect
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H
B
Features
J
A
Ventilation Grate
B
Air Filter
C
Control Panel
J
D
In Port
F
E
Out Port
L
F
Power Socket
D E
G
UV Port(s) (Optional Accessory)
H
Heater Port(s) (Optional Accessory)
C
I
UV Ballast(s)
J
Compressor
A H G
K
Heat Exchanger
L
Condenser
M
Vent
Fan(s) J
M
K
TR10
TR15
D E TR20
M
L
A K
TR30 A
F
C B E D
I
I
H/G
TR30
TR60 TR60
M
L
J
K
TR 5
TR 5
TR 10
TR 15
TR 20

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W asher
TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
TR 5
TR 30 TR 60
Receiving andInspection
Included Parts List
1 Inspect the chiller closely upon receipt.
Record any indication of damage and contact seller immediately.
2 Save the box and packing materials
If your chiller ever needs to be repaired or serviced, you will need to ship it in the original box.
3 Record your Model and Serial Number for easy reference
There is a space on the first page of this manual to record this information. You may be asked
for the serial number when calling for support.
In / Out Plugs
Located in the in/out ports of the
chiller (2) Attached to chiller
Shutoff Valve
(2)
Elbow
chiller (2) Attached to chiller
Ring Nut
Attached to chiller (2)
WARNING:
When the chillers are inverted during maintenance or shipping, you must let the unit
sit for at least 30 minutes upright to allow the coolant to settle: failure to do this before
O Ring
Attached to chiller (2)
Ring Nut
turning onthe chiller may result in damage tothe compressor.
Serial and Model Number Location
Housing Ring Nut
Attached to chiller (2)
Housing Gasket
Attached to chiller (2)
Located in the in/out ports of the
chiller (2) Attached to chiller
Located in the in/out ports of the
chiller (2) Attached to chiller
Power Cord
TR30/60 - Power Cord is attached to chiller
Fuse
1 installed, 1 spare
Air Filters
1installed,washable / reusable
Bottom Front , Underneath the Air Filter
Air filter must be removed to
access the serial and model number
Back
Note: Color and appearance of actual parts may vary slightly
TR 30 TR 60
TR 5 TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
NO TE:
Our Qualit y C ontr ol proc edur e includes running water thr ough the chiller t o t est the
c ooling capacit y . T her e may be r esidual water in the unit due t o this method of t esting,
this is normal.

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Optional Parts Installation and Assembly
Flow Indicator
400 W Heater Kit - TR5 Only
15 W UV Sterilizer Kit
Teco SeaChill Chillers are intended for indoor operation. Do not expose chiller to outside elements or direct
sources ofheat. Maximum allowed ambient temperature is 95°F/35°C. Do not operate chiller in temperatures
over 95°F/35°C.
If the chiller is placed in an enclosed space (a cabinet or aquarium stand) it must have an air inlet as well as
a ventilation outlet. The air inlet should be at least the same size and dimensions as the air outlet and can be
placed to face the sides or front of the chiller.
Chiller must have a space of at least 8 in/20 cm between the ventilation grate and the wall for proper ventilation
to take place. If the chiller is inside of an enclosed aquarium stand the chiller will need to be 8 in/20cm from the
walls of the stand. If ventilation grate or fans must be placed closer than 8 in/20 cm to the wall, it is necessary
to create a ventilation outlet the same size and shape as the chiller ventilation grate or fans in the wall.
Required Parts and Tools (not Included)
Flexible Tubing
Pumpwith the recommended flow rate (see flow-rate specs on page 5)
Teflon Plumbers Tape (for PVC plumbing) or pipe thread sealant with Teflon
Tools youmayneed:
(for maintenance) Tongue& Groove Pliers, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-headscrewdriver, pliers
15 W Replacement UV Lamp
400 W Heat er Kit
ALL MODEL S
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T he S e a C h ill w ill p r od u c e e x c e ss i ve he a t a n d n o t wo r k p r op e r l y i f n o t p l a c e d i n a
w e ll ven t il a t e d a r e a . C omp r e ss o r dama g e may o cc o u r .
W ARNING:
Bef or e cutting a v entilation hole or gr at e in an aquarium stand, c ontact the stand
manufacturer t o insur e that you will not c ompromise the structural int egrity of the stand.

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Valve Assembly Plumbing
1 Unscrew the Ring Nuts for the
shut off valves from the chiller
inlet and outlet. Remove the In/
Out plugs from the In/Out ports
ofthe chiller. Removethe O-rings
SeaChill Chillers can be plumbed using flexible plastic tubing or hard
plumbedusingPVC.
Flexible Tubing
Above photos are of a TR5 model
from In/Out plugs. (do not discard
In/Out plugs–store for use should
you ever need to transport or ship
the chiller to another location).
2 Slide the Ring Nutsonto the Shut
Off Valves past the two small clips
of plastic projecting from the side
of the Shut Off Valves.
Note: Once Ring Nuts have been
pushed past the plastic clips on the Shut
Off Valves, do not remove Ring Nut
from Shut Off Valves, this will break the
plastic clips, causing the valve to leak.
3 Roll the O Rings onto the Shut
Off Valve below the Ring Nut.
Do not push O Ring past plastic
clips on Shut Off Valves.
4 Place the Shut Off Valve into
the Outlet of the chiller, do not
use much force. Hand tighten
the Ring Nuts to seat the O-Ring
and attach the Shut Off Valve
Securely to the chiller.
Note: the first nipple on the Shut Off
Valves will take 5/8” id tubing. The
second, larger nipple will accept 3/4” id
tubing. Remove compresssion fitting for
5/8” tubing before using 3/4” tubing.
Use the tubing size you prefer.
1
PVC
1
2
3
4
Attach flexible plastic tubing from the pump to the chiller
by sliding tubing over nipple on Shut Off Valves. Tighten
Compression Fitting over the end of the flexible plastic tubing
byturningfittingcounter-clockwise until tubing is secure.
Note: If the chiller should ever need maintenance, it will be necessary to remove the
chiller cover. Do not hard plumb PVC to the chiller. Plan ahead and use ball valves or
gate valves to allow water flow to be shut off. Install unions to allow for the removal
of the chiller cover.
Recommended PVC parts
(may be either schedule 40 or schedule 80 PVC)
For installation using PVC solvent socket type fittings:
• 1” FPT x Slip adapters (2)
• 1” PVC pipe, 1” Slip x Slip Ball Valves (2)
• 1” Slip X Slip Unions (2)
• Teflon tape or pipe thread sealant with Teflon
Unscrewthe Ring Nuts for the shut off valves from the chiller inlet
andoutlet.RemovetheIn/OutPlugsfromthe In/Out portsof
the chiller (do not discard In/Out plugs –store for useshould you
everneedto transportor shipthechillerto anotherlocation).
Keep the Housing Ring Nuts in place, wrap the male threaded
inlet and outlet from the chiller in Teflon tape or pipe thread
sealant with teflon to prevent leaks. Wrap Teflon tape at least
twice around threads. Check carefully for leaks. Slow leaks
may occur.
Screw the 1” FPT x Slip adapters over inlet and outlet to chiller.
Tightenfirmly but do not use excessive force.
Assemble the remaining PVC as you wish making sure you can
easily unscrew the 1” FPT x Slip adapters to maintenance the
chillerifnecessary.
ALL MODEL S
W ARNING: Do Not
Ov ertighten T hreaded
C omponents t o Chiller:
T ight en firmly but do not use
e x c es siv e f or c e. Use t ools and
mat erials appr opriat e f or use
with plastic c omponents.
TR 5 TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
W ARNING:
Do Not Ov ertighten T he Shut of f V alves or Ring Nuts
T he shut-off v alves should be able t o r otat e easily af t er tight ening; o v ertight ening may
cause water leak s or permanently damag e your chiller .

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Typical Installations
Submersible Pump Installation
Closed Loop
Water is being run through the chiller
Operating Your Chiller
StartingYourChiller
bya separatepump and returned
backtothe sump.
External Pump Installation
Inline
In this installation the chiller is
plumbedbetween themainreturn
pump and the tank. Be sure that
the flow rate is not too high in this
situation. If it is, use a ball valve off of
the main line into the chiller to slow
thewaterflow.
1 Open the Shut Off Valves by rotating the valve
counterclockwise.
2 Turn on the pump from the aquarium to the chiller.
3 Check for leaks and adjust as needed.
4 Make sure water is circulating through the chiller at an
appropriate rate. (see chart)
5 Plug the chiller Power Supply Cable into the chiller and the
otherend into an appropriate compatible source of electricity.
6 Turn power switch on.
Relocation after Installation
Canister Filter
In this installation water travels
through the canister filter into the
chiller where it is returned into
the aquarium. With this type of
installation filter the aquarium water
before it passes through the chiller to
reduce build up in the chiller.
1 Rotate the Shut Off Valves to the closed position.
2 Loosen the ring nuts for shut off valves.
3 Remove shut off valves from chiller inlet and outlet.
4 You may then move the chiller to another location
Note: If you are moving the chiller a long distance, it may be necessary
to place the in/out plugs in the in/out ports of the chiller. Be sure to put
o-rings on in/out plugs before you put them in the in/out ports.
Note:These setup diagrams are intendedto provide general examples of common plumbing arrangements, this does not cover all possible situations.
Pump,tubing, plumbingaccessoriesare not included.
TR5
TR10 , TR15, TR20
TR30 , TR60
150gph - 27 0gph
180gph - 600gph
27 0gph - 810gph
ALL MODEL S
PUM P
PUM P
PUM P
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Setting&ControllingYourChiller Setting&ControllingYourChiller
Control Panel
All Teco Seachill models share the
same control functionality. The
followingdirections apply to all models,
with exceptions for Silent Mode, UV
Sterilizer,and Heater for models that do
not have thosefunctions.
Silent Mode
1 Press “SILENT” when the chiller is on. Silent mode slows the
ventilationfan,causingthechillerto becomequieter. Press“SILENT”
again toturn silent mode off.
Note: We strongly suggest using the silent function sparingly because it
reduces the cooling capability of the chiller considerably.
UV Sterilizer
1 Press “UV” If the optionalUVsterilizer is installed, pressing the
UV button will activate the sterilizer. The green led light on the UV will
illuminate to indicate the UV light is on.
Note: If the optional UV kit is not installed the light will flash on and off
UV Sterilizer is not availble on the TR5.
Switching from Fahrenheit to Centigrade
Setting Temperature
The unit has been factory set at 77˚F, to change this setting follow the
stepsoutlined below.
1 Turn on the chiller. The power switch is located on the side of
the chiller near the power cord, the TR30 and TR60’s switch is
located on the control panel. Once power has been turned on the
chiller will begin to operate after approximately five seconds. The
display will show the current temperature of the aquarium water
passing through the chiller.
2 Push “SET” The display will change from the current
temperature to the set temperature.
3 Push up or down arrow to change temperature.
Using the up and down arrows, set the controller to the desired
water temperature. The temperature will be set automatically
five seconds after you release the button.
4 Once the chiller reaches the set temperature the unit will enter
stand-bymode; both the lightsabovethe temperature displaywill
be off. When the temperature changes the chiller or heater will
cycle on as appropriate.
Note: Illuminated green LED indicates chiller is operational, illuminated red LED
indicates heater is operational. (For units with installed heaters).
1 Press and hold both up and down arrows simultaneously
for10seconds.Thedisplaywillautomaticallychangefromdegrees
Fahrenheit to degrees Centigrade. To change back, repeat process.
Changing Temperature Display
The chiller reads the temperature from the water passing
through it, a thermometer reading directly from the tank may
be reading a different temperature depending on your specific
setup. Use this function if you would like to match the chiller’s
thermometertoaseparatethermometer.
1 Press and hold “SET” for 10 seconds.
Thedisplay will show a value of 1 or 1.5 (do not change thissetting)
2 Press “SET” again
Thewater temperature (not the set point) will be displayed.
3 Push up or down arrow to change temperature.
After five seconds, the setting is entered into memory and the display
will return to full brightness. The unit will now function normally with the
new calibrated temperature.
TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
TR 10 TR 15 TR 20 TR 30 TR 60
ALL MODEL S
ALL MODEL S
TR 5
TR 10
TR 15
TR 20
TR 30
TR 60
ALL MODEL S

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Cleaningthe AirFilter Removing Housing
Remove the filter from the bottom ofthe chiller.
Use a screwdriver to turn the plastic bolt 90˚
clockwise. (so the slot is vertical to the ground)
This unlocks the ventilation grate and allows
you to remove the air filter.
1 Turn off and unplug the chiller. 2 Remove shut off valves by
unscrewing ring nuts. Remove housing ring nuts and gaskets. You may need to
use a wrench or pliers to loosen the ring nuts,we recommend placing a cloth over
the ring nut to prevent damage to the plastic. 3 Pull out the air filter.
Unscrew and remove screws onthe bottom. Useaphillipsheadscrewdriver.You
may have to move the chiller to the edge of a table to do this.
4 Remove the housing. Housing will remain attached to chiller via electric cables. Grasp the
bottom of the chiller and the edge of the power socket, pull up and turn housing over and to the side. Do not
operate the chiller until housing isreplaced.
It is essential to keep the air filter on the SeaChill clean. A clean air filter will ensure the unit is running at
maximum efficiency. All units have a sensor that will alert you if the air filter is being blocked. If the digital
display reads “AL1”this means the air filter is dirty or obstructed, and should be cleaned immediately.
1 For proper operation, clean the filter once per month.
2 Use a vacuum cleaner or rinse the filter under a sink until filter is clean. Do not use soap or other
cleaning chemicals. Do not allow chiller to run for extended periods of time without an air filter.
1 Turn off and unplug the chiller. 2 Remove shut off valves by unscrewing ring nuts Remove
housing ring nuts and gaskets. You may need to use a wrench or pliers to loosen the ring nuts, we recommend
placing a cloth over the ring nut to prevent damage to the plastic 3 Pull out the air filter. Remove the
housing. First pull up on the case at the bottom, then pull up by gripping the back and the front control panel
recess. Do not operate the chiller until housing is replaced.
1 Turn off and unplug the chiller. 2 Remove screws from housing. Slide housing about 8" (20cm
back. Unplug green ground wire from ho using. Slide the housing off. Keep the plastic washers that come
with the housing screws, these prevent chipping of the housing powder coat. 3 Slide Housing
completely off. Donot operate the chiller until housing isreplaced.
TR 30 TR 60
TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
TR 30 TR 60
TR 5
TR 5 TR 10 TR 15 TR 20

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Changing the Fuse ChangingUV Bulb
Fuse Clip
1 Turn off and unplug the chiller before changing the fuse.
2 Remove the fuse holder from socket using a flathead screwdriver.
3 Remove blown fuse from clip and discard.
FuseHolder
It is time to replace the UV Lamp
when the AL2 code flashes on the
control panel
4 Push out the spare fuse (contained in the fuse holder), place new fuse in the clip, replace fuse holder.
1 Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing (see directions on p.19)
2 Unscrew the ring nut for the UV sterilizer port.
Changing the Fuse
SpareFuse
Note:Some wires wereremoved for these photos
TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
TR 5 TR 10 TR 15 TR 20
TR 30 TR 60

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3 Remove rubber stopper from the quartz sleeve
4 Unplug the old UV lamp from the 4-pin socket., remove and discard lamp.
5 Slide new UV lamp into quartz sleeve, plug into 4-pin socket, return rubber stopper into
sleeve
Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.
6 Tighten ring nut over quartz sleeve
7 Replace housing and air filter. Replace ring nuts and valves.
8 Open shut off valves, restart pump and check for leaks. Turn UV on by pressing UV button.
9 Hold down UV button for 10 seconds to reset AL2 code.
1 Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing
(see directions on previous page)
2 Remove the blue plastic cover from fuse, remove old fuse from clips
WARNING:
Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.
Oils on your hands will dramatically decrease the lifespan of the UV lamp. Use a clean
3 Install new fuse, replace blue plastic cover, replace chiller housing.
cloth t o handle the lamp during installation.

ChangingUV Bulb
Troubleshooting
It is time to replace the UV Lamp
when the AL2 code flashes on the
control panel
1 Turn off chiller and unplug the chiller, Remove the housing (see directions on p.18)
2 Unscrew the ring nut for the UV sterilizer port.
3 Remove rubber stopper from the quartz sleeve
4 Unplug the old UV lamp from the 4-pin socket., remove and discard lamp.
5 Slide new UV lamp into quartz sleeve, plug into 4-pin socket, return rubber stopper into sleeve
Do not touch the glass of the UV bulb with your bare hands.
6 Tighten ring nut over quartz sleeve
7 Replace housing and screws
8 Open shut off valves, restart pump and check for leaks. Turn UV on by pressing UV button.
9 Hold down UV button for 10 seconds to reset AL2 code.
1 Press and hold “SET” for 10 seconds.
The display will show a value of 1 to 20 - this is the current set differential
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2 Use the arrow Keys to change the set differential
Theset differential reflectsthenumberof degreesvarianceupward
from the set temperature you wish toallow.Forexample, if you have the
set temperature at 25° C, but do not want the chiller to turn on until it
reaches 27° C,set the differential value to 2. The default setting allows
avariance of1°C fromtheset temperature before the chillerturnson.
Thisvalueis intended to protect the compressor from excessive wear.
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TR 30 TR 60
W ARNING:
Do not t ouch the glas s of the UV bulb with y our bare hands.
Oils on your hands will dramatically decr ease the lif espan of the UV lamp . Use a clean
cloth t o handle the lamp during installation.
Pr oblem
Cause
Solution
Displa y does not light up
No Electricit y
Check that the power supply cable is c orrectly
c onnected t o both the chiller and outlet. Check that
the power swit ch is ON. Check that the fuse is intact.
Dirt y Air F ilt er
C lean Air F ilt er as described on page 18.
Ambient T emperatur e
is t oo high
L ower the ambient t emperatur e t o below 9 5° F /35° C
Obstruct ed
V entilation Gr at e
R emo ve the obstruction or cr eat e a v entilation hole.
Brok en F an
C ontact [e-mail]
UV lamp
R eplac e the UV lamp with an appr opriat e TE C O UV
r eplac ement, a v ailable at www . t ec ous. c om
W ater t emperatur e
pr obe has been
damaged
C ontact [e-mail]
C ompres sor o v erload
pr obe is damaged
Check air filt er , check that v entilation fans ar e running.
C ontact [e-mail]
T emperatur e displa yed
is not c orrect
W ater is losing or
g aining heat thr ough
long and / or un-
insulated tubing
R educ e length of tubing, insulat e the tubing.
Check f or obstructions in tubing
Check that the pump is working
W ater may not be cir culating thr ough chiller c orrectly
Chiller does not c ome on
until aquarium t emperatur e
is se v er al degrees higher
than set point
T emperatur e offset is
incorrect
R eset t emp diff erential - see instructions below
W ater flo w thr ough chiller
has slo wed
Calcium Buildup
Disc onnect chiller fr om aquarium. Run a 50% solution
of vinegar and water thr ough chiller f or 2 4 hour s t o
dissolv e buildup . T horoughly flush chiller with R o /DI
bef or e c onnecting t o aquarium.

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