TMC Reef Filter 100nano User manual

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Reef Filter
100nano
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH ONLY

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SPECIFICATION
Code 1434
Model / Modelo/ Modelo/Modell/Model/
Modello/ Modèle Reef Filter
100nano
Flow Rate /Taxa de fluxo/Tasa de flujo /
Fließrate/Stroom/Portata/ Débit 250l/h
Max.Power / Potência máx./Potencia Max./
Max.Leistung/Max.Kracht/Potenza min./
Puissance Max. 5W
Voltage / Voltagem/ Voltaje/Spannung/Span-
nin/Voltaggio/ Tension 5V DC
PSU Voltage / Voltagem do PSU/Voltaje de
PSU/Netzteilspannung/Voedingsspanning
PSU/Voltaggio alimentatore PSU/Tension
d'alimentation PSU
100-240V 50/60Hz
Max.Media 150ml*
Approx.dimensions 100 x 65 x 300mm
*based on 150ml phosphate removing media

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PART LIST
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6.
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1. Body Hanger
2. Main body
3. Centre media chamber
4. Centre media chamberlid
5. Sponges
6. Pump
7. Pump strainer

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
Important Safety Information - Please Read Carefully
• Always isolate from the mains electricity before installing or carrying out any maintenance to the Reef
Filter unit.
• Power to the Reef Filter unit must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
• Pump rating: 230-240V,50Hz unless marked otherwise.
• Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any way.
• This unit is designed to be used indoors and is not suitable for any outdoorapplications.
• Ensure the Reef Filter unit is safely positioned before operating.
• Always leave a drip-loop in the cables to prevent waterrunning down the cable and reaching the power
source (see below).
• Dispose of this unit responsibly.Check with your local authority for disposal information.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY IF USINGTHIS UNIT WITH PHOSPHATE REMOVING MEDIA
If using phosphate removing media we highly recommend that it is GENTLY rinsed before use
to remove excess dust etc.
PLEASE NOTE: The water flow to the filter must be carefully adjusted to ensure that the phosphate
removing media is not being fluidised too vigorously and that the media is only gently fluidised.
Failure to do so could result in over-abrasion of the phosphate removing media and fine particles or
dust being passed into the aquarium or sump.
Check regularly that the filter is functioning properly and the phosphate removing media is being
fluidised correctly i.e not too vigorously,and that the phosphate removing media is not clumping
together. Replace phosphate removing media according to instructions provided with the media.
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Dispose of this unit responsibly. Check with your local authority for disposal information.

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SET UP
NOTE: Periodically clean the internal sponges and chambers to ensure continued even flow.
Insert pump into the centre of the base
of the Reef Filter.
Fill the centre media chamber with the
required volume of media.
Remove the centre media chamber from
the Reef Filter and the lid.
Replace the sponge back in the centre
media chamber and then replace the lid,
ensuring the seal is correctly positioned
within its groove.
At the base of the reactor there is a built in flow control. By rotating the centre
media chamber you can adjust the flow and fluidising level.Forfine tuning of water
flow, you can also adjust the water flow on the pump.
Then remove the top sponge.
Place the centre media chamber back
inside the main Reef Filter body.
MEDIA
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4.
8.7.
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3.
6.
Using the body hanger, hang the Reef
Filter onto the aquarium or sump at the
desired height using the thumb screw to
secure it in place.

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: ALWAYS ISOLATE THE PUMP FROMTHE MAINS ELECTRICITYBEFORE INSTALLING OR CARRYING OUT
ANY MAINTENANCETOTHE REEF FILTER.
The Reef Filter should need very little adjustment and maintenance once set up correctly. However due to factors such as
organics,detritus,and in marine aquariums,the salt and calcium levels it is common for deposits to build up in and around the
filter and therefore it is recommended that the filter is cleaned periodically.
1. To operate efficiently, the filter must be in use 24 hours a day.
2.Make sure all connections are tightly secured.
3.Check regularly iffilter is functioning properly and the media is fluidising at the correct level.
4.Ensure all pipework is clean and free of blockages.
5.Clean filterchamber and sponge monthly oras required foroptimal performance.
6.Clean your pump regularly to ensure it does not become clogged with debris or detritus (refer to pump instructions for full
maintenance instructions).
7. If detritus enters the pump, you may need to rinse out or discard your media.This is why it is important to place the filter in
a clean area ofyour aquarium.
8.When carrying out routine maintenance ensure that the filterlid O ring is correctly positioned and free from any dirt, detritus,
salt and/or calcium deposits.Failure to do so could result in leaks.
USEFULTIP: During routine maintenance it is advisable to ensure that the filter lid O ring is checked for any signs ofdegrada-
tion and replaced accordingly. Spares are available from your local stockist.
USEFUL TIP: For optimum results we recommend that the fluidising media is replaced or topped up as required, for example
if there is a build up of dirt or detritus or if media is lost through over-fluidisation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem: THE FILTER MEDIA IS NOT FLUIDISING CORRECTLY
Possible Cause: Water flow rate to the filter is incorrect.
Solution: Adjust water flow to the filter accordingly.
Possible Cause: Pump is not plugged in oris not operating correctly.
Solution: Refer to the instructions supplied with your pump.
Possible Cause: Airis trapped inside the filter
Solution: Switch offyour pump.Wait for a few minutes for the airto escape and the media to settle to the bottom of the
filter and then switch the pump back on and adjust the waterflow accordingly.
Possible Cause: Pipework is blocked.
Solution: Check for blockage and clean accordingly.
Possible Cause: The filter media needs replacing.
Solution: Replace filtermedia accordingly.

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Fordetails of all the products in ourReef Filterrange please visit our website.
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
or speak to your local TMC stockist.
Para obterdetalhes de todos os produtos da nossa gama ReefFilter porfavorvisite o nosso website:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
ou contacte o seu agente local de vendas da TMC
Para más detalles sobre todos los productos de nuestra gama Reef Filter,visite la página web:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
o hable con su proveedor local de TMC.
FürEinzelheiten aller Produkte unserer ReefFilter Palette besuchen Sie bitte unsere Website:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
oder sprechen Sie mit Ihrem örtlichen TMC-Fachhändler.
Als u meer informatie wenst over alle producten in ons Reef Filter,aanbond breng dan een bezoek aan onze website:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
of raadpleeg uw plaatselijke TMC-verdeler.
Per ulteriori informazioni su tutti i prodotti della gamma Reef Filter, visitare il sito Web:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
o rivolgersi al proprio rivenditore TMC più vicino.
Pour le détail de tous les produits de notre gamme ReefFilter, veuillez consulter notre site Internetà:
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
ou contactervotre stockisteTMC le plus proche.
Tropical Marine Centre
Solesbridge Lane,Chorleywood,Hertfordshire,WD3 5SX, UK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.tropicalmarinecentre.com
[e-mail]

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