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1. anything other than its intended use The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condi tion g Do not install or store the appliance where if will be exposed fo the weather or to tem peratures below freezing point h Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating if i Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance j If an extension cord is necessary a cord with a proper rating should be used A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that if cannot be tripped over or pulled accidentally Fig SET UP The ELOS System aquarium comprises the following 1 Tank with plumbing Cabinet External Filter SUMP Protein skimmer Level controller optional on some models Circulation and skimmer pumps Illumination with power cord and transformer optional on some models N DO Oo QO KL NY Mechanical filter bag Location The first step in setting up the ELOS System is to choose a suitable location The location should be decided upon in advance because once filled with substrate rocks and wa ter the aquarium must not be moved Consider the following parameters when choosing the location Tank weight and support The tank weighs is considerable expecially when filled with water reef base and live rock If you choose not fo u2. for service or discard the appliance WARNING To guard against injury basic safety precau tions should be observed including the following a Do not operate any appliance if if has a damaged cord or plug if if is malfunctioning or if if is dropped or dama ged in any manner b To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or recep tacle getting wet position the aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug You should cre ate a drip loop see Figure 1 for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle The drip loop is Ce that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the connector Use an extension cord if necessary to pre Dripioon vent water traveling along the cord and coming into con tact with the receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet DO NOT unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then Unplug the device and examine for presence of water in the receptacle c Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children d To avoid injury do not contact moving parts e Always unplug an appliance trom an outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Never pull the cord itself fo remove the plug from the outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect f Do not use an appliance for
3. mod els the injector is positioned on the pump 23 air clamp to modify the air Start with the clamp completely closed and regulate the air flow to your need 24 silencer 26 skimmer overflow you can connect if to a canister to collect the waste Filter preparation Position the skimmer in side the SUMP as shown on the picture The exit from the T plumbing 16 should be directed to the filter bag 17 The filter bag 17 should be cleaned weekly Spare part are available at your local ELOS deal er In the oxidising cham ber 18 the water flow is fast YOU can position here Elos Ca Pur XL This is also the correct place for Elos Carbon Elos Fil tra P Elos Filtra P Fast re s r a re In the reducing chamber 19 the flow is slower and can be ad justed by opening closing the tap 20 You can fill this chamber with Elos Filtra 1 or Ca Pur In case your aquarium will be densely populated with fish the tap should be kept completely open Otherwise we suggest to reduce the flow to the minimum Note never Close this tap completely to avoid anaerobic areas Also note the hole on the bottom of the removable plastic separator 6 It forces part of the water coming out from the skimmer to the bottom of the filter material to create the correct water flow thus avoiding anaerobic areas You can reverse this to modify the water flow to your needs To avoid fine bubbles in
4. cess production of bubbles is encountered at the skimmer which do not burst and enter the aquarium This is common with some salts and is caused by a conditioning agent added fo the salt to remove heavy metals Once the aquarium becomes established with fish waste and food etc this aeration will disappear but may take up to 6 weeks to fully mature Starting up the system with salf water from an existing aquarium will remove this problem but might not always be an option 2 All new aquariums go through a maturation cycle whilst established bacterial colonies develop on the filter media Advice should be taken from your ELOS dealer as to how quickly livestock can be added to the system as some systems mature faster than others 3 All new tanks will go through algal or diatom blooms during their maturation which will look unsightly Removing the phosphates from the water by use of ELOS FILTRA P and FILTRA P Fast can reduce this problem 5 Remember that although this is a relatively small tank that if is fitted with a powerful skimmer and recirculation pump to produce exceptional results and like all marine aquari ums it should not be expected to be totally silent Natural rotation of the recirculation pump or skimmer pump may cause the sump or pipe work items to resonate in harmony with the vibration frequency and increase the percep tion of noise from the system This can be reduced by placing rubber O rings around the pump body
5. e both open you will see that the skimmer body immedi ately fills uo Close off the air tap and observe that the foam disappears For all ELOS skimmers the ideal operating level for the water is just above the bottom of the removable cup Adjust the water level by raising or lowering the adjustable outlet valve and the air flow Leave the skimmer to settle down for a day or so before further adjustment Close down the tap slightly if an initial very wet skimmate is being produced this is normally produced by removal of a conditioning compound that is found in some salts A similar effect may be noticed after a thorough clean or after large water changes After two to three days the level of the initial foam in the skimmer should rise to half way up the skimmer tube Adjust the tap to achieve fine bubbles within the skimmer During normal operation it is recommended that the skimmer cup is emptied every 2 4 days and that during this operation the riser tube info the cup is wiped clean of any fatty deposits as build up of this waste product will greatly reduce the ability for the foam to climb the neck Ensure before removing the cup that the pumps are switched off Use of Skimmer with Ozone ELOS skimmers are suitable for use with ozone and will auto matically suck the gas through the venturi hose A maximum volume of 50 mg h per pump should be used with special manifolds available for multi pump units Do not use excessive ozone as if is dan
6. e proceeding In some models the filter is positioned inside the aquarium if this is the case with your aquarium in order to avoid damages two people are required fo unpack if To unpack the aquarium 1 remove the protective packaging from around and the top of the aquarium 2 remove the skimmer box from inside the aquarium and unpack the skimmer 3 prepare the connection kif and the Osmo Controller where included 4 in case the filter is positioned inside the aquarium with one person positioned at either side of the tank grasp the filter and lift it gently out of the tank and onto a flat surface Pay attention not to touch the aquarium with the filter This may scratch the aquarium s glass 5 proceed with the assembly ASSEMBLY Remove the cabinet from its carton and assembly if following the supplied instructions Shall you find difficulty in understanding the assembly procedure on YouTube if is available a full descriptive video that clearly shows how to assemble an ELOS CABINET just search on Youtube the words ELOS SQUARE Directlink http www youtube com watch v hZo 6BkE7ybo Aquarium preparation 1 When the unit arrives if is likely that some of the smaller parts and pipes have been packed in a partially dis assembled state to prevent damage in transit Study the diagrams over leat to reassemble 2 With the help of one person place the aquarium on its cabinet in a way so that you can easily access the conn
7. e reservoir into the system Use the supplied pipings for this reason 13 The overflow 1 Elos overflow is the smaller internal overflow avail able on the market The actual model although very simple is the evolution of our first overflow in troduced to the hobby in the eighties All our aquariums employes a similar overflow that includes a 90 directional tail 4 to create surface movement thus increasing oxigen exchange a straight removable pipe 3 to create deeper wa ter flow a removable plate 2 with a surface grid and bottom grids 5 A lower plate 6 is supplied to avoid the coral sand to block the sliding plate OPERATION Filling the Aquarium with Water once all of the ploeworks and parts have been assembled and installed you are ready fo fill the aquarium with water Remove the cabinet doors lids and any light units to give you good access prior to starting and store them in a safe place where they will not be knocked over Fill The aquarium with salt water until the level reaches the top of the overflow box Further water added past this point will overflow down to the sump which will also start to fill At this point check that there are no leaks at any of the pipe connections If any are found then tighten up the threaded unions until they stop Continue to fill the tank until the water level with the whole system stabilised reaches a level 10 12cm 4 from the top of the pumps The pumps a
8. ections placed on the bottom of the overflow see drawing 3 Tank Connector when fitting the tank connectors 7 10 at the bottom of the overflow box please be sure to fit The O RING to ensure a good seal in some models instead a white tef lon tape is supplied 4 Connect the corrugated tube 8 to the outlet overflow tank connector 7 on the bottom of the aquarium and at the SUMP where you have previously connected the coupling connector 12 and the rigid pipe Particolar attention should be taken to avoid water spilling 3 Return plumbing connect the silicon tube 11 to the inlet tank connector 10 on the bottom of the aquarium 4 With the help of one person gently position the aquarium on the cabinet NEVER MOVE THE AQUARIUM WHEN FILLED WITH WATER THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 5 Read the Skimmer and Filfer Preparation Instructions Skimmer preparation 1 Elos skimmers are available in several mod els with Venturi Injection or with Pin Wheel Impellor They are sized to provide optimum cleaning efficiency The skimmer parts are removable and should be inspected so that you familiarise with their assembly 16 the outlet valve and the T plumbing the top of the T plumbing can be rotated to mod ity the water level inside the skimmer 22 the pot clean it regularly 25 the Venturi injector only on NS models connect if to the pump 21 and fo the inlet of the skimmer On Pin Wheel skimmers PS
9. gerous and can cause severe headaches Should the skimmer perfor mance deteriorate check the ozoniser for blockage Ensure that if is not possible for water to siphon through the ozoniser by installing the unit above the skimmer water level Maintenance of Skimmer ELOS skimmer should need very little adjustment and mainte nance once set correctly however due fo the high levels of calcium in marine aquariums and large volumes of air drawn in if is common for deposits to accumulate requiring peri odical cleaning Regular introduction of a small amount of RO water into the inlet tap may help to prevent any build up VERY IMPORTANT A build up of calcium dust and salt will restrict or block the venturi inlet on the connecting pipework and reduce the skimming efficiency over time This should be checked and carefully cleaned on a monthly basis with a toothpick or fine drill rotated between the fingertips General Maintenance of Aquarium the aquarium should require little maintenance once established other than cleaning of the glass emptying of the skimmer and replacement of evaporative loss however regular checks of all of the systems will prevent sudden problems The filter bag should be rinsed in aquarium water but not in the tank once a week or as required to remove debris Change if regularly to prevent incorease of PO4 Trouble shooting and Hints 1 On new aquariums with new salt or after large water changes it is possible that ex
10. hased From Serial number Unique code Customer Information Name Adaress City State Zio Code Phone Fax E Mail Comments IMPORTANT This form must be received within thirty days of purchase date to be valid Mail or Fax Registration Card To ELLOS Shi via Torricelli 32 37067 Valeggio sul Mincio VR ITALY Fax 39 0 45 6370836 Mail to info eloseurope com Complete this form on line at www eloseurope com NOTE 1 Serial number is written on supplied warranty card or is impressed on the bottom glass of your aquarium 2 You can also obtain the Unique code registering your aquarium on the dedicated web page at www eloseurope com You can also obtain it by sending a copy of this Product Registration Form via regular mail email or fax to the address mentioned above IMPORTANT It is important to obtain the Unique Code in order to validate your warranty and obtain service to your aquarium during the warranty period No warranty will be given in case the Product Registration Form is missing the valid Unique code ONLY AQUARIUM WITH MATCHING Serial Unique Code are ORIGI NAL ELOS AQUARIUM DISTRUST ALL THE AQUARIUM WITHOUT A VALID MATCHING SERIAL CODE You can verify the matching serial at www eloseurope com
11. mL J5 System Marine Complete Reef System USER MANUAL www eloseurope com PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of the Elos System The uniquely colorful and diverse underwater world of the coral reef and its inhabitants has captivated man for ages Since the early years aquatic hobbyists have tried to duplicate this wonderland in their homes focusing on the equipment and technologies required to achieve this Elos developed the System LINE Aquariums to provide a complete reef ready system so that from the beginning you can focus on the aquarium s inhabitants rather than the hardware All our aquariums have been developed with all the knowledge we have developed in years of experience They are a fully working aquarium and more sophisticated than any other aquarium actually available on the market They incorporate our Skimming technology and as an optional in some model light is also included a full range of innovative LED lights unsurpassed in term of innovation low energy consumption and quality This manual includes complete set up and operational instructions for the System Line aquarium We hope that you enjoy your ELOS System PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER To avoid possible electric shock special care should be taken when handling a wet aquarium For each of the following situations do not attempt repairs yourself return the appliance to an authorized service facility
12. or standing the base of the pump body on a piece of filter soonge Moving the pump or sump slightly from time to time may change the frequency of reso nance and reduce any noise IMPORTANT Do not try to move the aquarium with any water inside This will void your warranty WARRANTY ELOS offers a limited 2 years warranty on all manufactured aquariums Our aquariums are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years from the pur chase The warranty is non transferable and is only available to the original purchaser who has completed the product registration and has maintained original receipt Under this warranty ELOS will repair or replace at its option a product that under normal Use is proven to be defective in materials or craftsmanship For this warranty to be valid any defective product must be returned by the original purchaser freight prepaid to ELOS and allow ELOS a reasonable time fo verify alleged defect by inspection ELOS will not be responsible for any defect determined to be caused from misuse abuse modification alteration or attempted repair from anyone other than a certified ELOS technician Under no circum stance will ELOS be held responsible for any damages caused by defective products or for incidental or consequential damages or for loss incurred trom manufacture sale use or misuse of these products Product Registration Product Description Aquarium Model Date Of Purchase Purc
13. re not running at this point Mark this Maximum Fill Level with a piece of coloured tape If adding salt fo RO water within the tank always allow 24 hours for proper mixing of the solution before the addition of any life forms and check that the salinity is correct through out the whole system Operation of Recirculation Pump and Skimmer The System Aquarium is supplied with a circulation pump to create good water movement within the tank fo simulate the natural flows on the reef Prior to starting up the Recirculation pump if is necessary to carry out the following steps 1 Direct the directional tail 4 fo the bottom of the aquarium fo avoid water from splash ing out from the aquarium 2 Be sure that the water level is above the pumps With the recirculation pump running observe the system and check for any pipework leaks Tighten if necessary The water should rise in the aquarium and fall in the sump and at this stage there will be a gurgle as the water flows down the overflow box Slowly close the overflow shut off valve not available on all models fo reduce the gurgle It is also possible to reduce the water flow at the pump side During operation the resistance and subsequent flow rate through the overflow will change requiring occasional adjustment of the valve to maintain the correct overflow level Skimmer Pump We can now plug in the Skimmer Pump If the small grey tap 23 on the air line and the outlet valve 16 ar
14. se the System Line cabinet Elos SQUARE consider this weight when selecting an alternative aquarium support or stand If the support you choose is not designed specifically as an aquarium stand ensure that if can both withstand the weight and that if remains balanced and level if should also be constructed from a material that is Splash proof The ELOS System Aquarium like all glass aquaria may crack if subjected to sudden movement as a result of uneven water pressure on the glass walls Accessibility When choosing a location ensure that you have enough room to open the cabinet s door s and remove the skimmer collection cup for regular maintenance Make sure you can reach the power plug on the wall and that the power plugs can be removed Ensure that the area surrounding the aquarium is waterproof and consider moving away any thing that water might damage Room temperature Site selection is important for correct temperature maintenance We recommended that you keep the ambient room temperature a comfortable and stable 22 C 72 F Avoid placing the tank in front of an air conditioner heating vents or direct sunlight A well ven tlated room with moderate light is the best place fo position the aquarium NOTE If you plan to use a water chiller ensure that there is least 10 cm 4 of clearance behind the System Line Aquarium to allow for sufficient air circulation UNPACKING THE AQUARIUM Please read this section carefully befor
15. side the aquarium on smaller models a sponge is supplied with the top Up pump see picture Position this soonge on the front of the top up pump to avoid fine bubbles inside the aquarium You should position the outlet tube corrugated coming from the overflow away from the top up pump for the same reason NOTE pumps transmit vibrations and noise to the SUMP To reduce the noise use the supplied suc tion cups plastic pins to fix the pumps Position the pumps away from the side glass of the filter will also helo reducing noise generated from vibrations 3 With the help of a person gently move the fil ter into the cabinet while positioning the return tube silicon tube coming from the overflow of the aquarium previously connected fo the return pump You will modify the water flow from the pump fo your needs The lower the flow the lower will be the noise from the overflow Fresh Water Reservoir 14 On the Standard System Aquarium there is a section of the sump which is separate from the main body of water This is the fresh water reservoir which is used fo store water re quired for replacing evaporative losses from the aquarium This reservoir is not present on some larger models due fo the extra volume required in the sump To utilise this reservoir it will be necessary to install the Elos OSMO Controller optional on some models which will sense the drop in water level in the main sump and then pump water from th
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