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1. CORALIFE WAVEMAKER 0c2600 anv Dc5800 Instructions Please read these instructions in their entirety before attempting to use this product Coralife A product of Central Aquatics Division of Central Garden amp Pet Co Franklin WI 53132 888 255 4527 Coralife is a registered trademark of Central Garden amp Pet 2010 Central Garden amp Pet IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed including the following a READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b DANGER To avoid possible electric shock special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment For each of the following situations do not attempt repairs by yourself return the appliance to an authorized serivce facility or service or discard the appliance 1 If the appliance shows any signs of abnormal water leakage immediately unplug it from the power source 2 Carefully examine the appliance after installation It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet 3 Do not operate appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug or if it is malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in any manner 4 Toavoid the possibility of the pump plug or receptacle getting wet position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug A drip loop shown in2. the selected duration of time 10 60 seconds A shorter amount of maximum power run time will increase water turbulence while a longer time increases water flow but decreases turbulence 1 Press the SET button to select Pump 1 2 Use the Pump Power Time Increase and Decrease buttons to set the amount of time the pump will run at full power Timer ranges from 10 seconds one light lit on the Pump 1 Indicator to 60 10 60 seconds Pump 2 will constantly run at the power level you have selected 1 2 5 4 Press the SET button to select Pump 1 Use the Pump Power Time Increase and Decrease buttons to set the amount of time Pump 1 will run at full power Timer ranges from 10 seconds one light lit on the Pump 1 Indicator to 60 seconds all lights lit and goes up in 10 second intervals Press the SET button One LED light will show in the Pump 2 Indicator Using the Pump Power Time Increase Decrease buttons adjust the pump power up or down from 40 100 of maximum power Each light indicates an additional 10 more power from 40 Press the SET button to begin LIGHT SENSOR Night Mode Using the Light Sensor With the Light Sensor attached the pump will run at the setting you ve programmed for it during the day but will adjust both pumps to run continuously at 40 power when the aquarium lights are out Ficure B1 The Operation Indicator light will change from orange to green when in Night Mo
3. oes the figure to the right should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle The drip loop is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the connector if an extension cord is used to prevent water from traveling along cord and coming in contact 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 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 or hot parts such as heaters reflectors lamp bulbs AQUARIUM and the like e Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts and 7 before cleaning Never yank cord to pull plug from DRIP LOOP outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect f Do not use an appliance for other than intended use The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition g Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing h Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is correctly installed before operating it i Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance j Ifan extension cord is necessary a cord with proper r
4. LLER A Continuous Flow Mode Settings Dial Set to 1 In Continuous Flow mode the amount of power set for each pump will remain constant B C 1 Press the SET button One LED light will show in the Pump 1 indicator Using the Pump Power Time Increase and Decrease buttons adjust the pump power up or down from 40 100 of maximum power Each light seconds all lights lit and goes up in 10 second intervals 3 Press the SET button after setting timer for Pump 1 Set timer for Pump 2 the same way as Pump 1 4 Press the SET button to begin Turbulence Continuous Flow Mode Settings Dial Set to 4 In Turbulence Continuous Flow mode Pump 1 will run at 40 power for five seconds then build up to maxiumum power for the selected duration of time indicates an additional 10 more power from 40 2 Press the SET button after setting power for Pump 1 Set power for Pump 2 the same way as Pump 1 3 While setting the Operation Indicator will blink red and green If no new entries are made within 30 seconds the pump will return to normal operation 4 Press the SET button to begin Tidal Mode Settings Dial Set to 2 There is no user control for this mode Pump 1 will run at full power while Pump 2 runs at low power Every 12 hours the two pumps will switch Turbulence Mode Settings Dial Set to 3 In Turbulence mode the pumps will work at 40 power for five seconds then build up to maximum power for
5. Tidal Mode pump configuration as shown in figure C1 is not possible due to your aquarium layout or aesthetic concerns you may position the pumps as in figure C2 Figure C2 With the pumps facing outward from the back of OVERHEAD VIEW the tank you will still create some cross flow while 7 in Tidal mode Turbulence Continuous Flow Mode Settings Dial Set to 4 By positioning the pumps as shown in figure C3 they will create a constant unidirectional flow with periodic surges of energy This setting is best used for simulating natural flows and currents as found in rivers and streams By adjusting the speed of the continuously flowing Ficure C3 pump and the duration of the alternating pump OVERHEAD VIEW conditions from gentle lowland river to rushing mountain streams can be simulated to match your fish s natural environment General Pump Placement The pumps should be placed where they can be easily accessed for repositioning or removal Algae and debris can clog the inlets and greatly reduce water flow if not maintained and cleaned properly For a quick cleaning to remove heavy debris or particles that may become trapped on the impeller cage or the inlets you may shut off power to the pumps and clean with a toothbrush Be wary of placing the pumps near soft bodied invertebrates such as sea anemones sea cucumbers and soft corals These creatures can be sucked into the pump if allowed to get too close Keeping the pumps
6. ating should be used A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance may overheat Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled k This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 Check pump for any signs of shipping damage If damaged do not operate and return to place of purchase Insert pump onto suction cup mounting bracket fig A1 Place pump in desired location in aquarium To install pump securely first push in firmly on mounting bracket to allow air to be removed from suction cup fig A2 Next flip tab down to lock pump in place fig A3 Plug the pumps into the ports labeled 1T and 2 on the top of the Wavemaker controller fig A4 Plug the Wavemaker controller into the AC DC converter fig A5 Plug AC DC converter into receptacle Be sure cord makes a drip loop to prevent water from running down and into the receptacle If using optional tank mount bracket position bracket as shown in fig A6 on wa
7. away from rock work and d cor in the tank can reduce the chances of damage to soft bodied invertebrates CIRCULATION PUMPS Limited Lifetime Warranty WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS Central Aquatics Company warrants this Coralife product see Exclusions below to the original ourchaser against defective material and workmanship that occurs during normal in home use for the life of the product Company will at Company s option either repair or replace same without charge but no cash refunds will be made This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of product only and does not cover loss of aquarium life personal injury property loss or damage arising from the use of the product EXCLUSIONS 1 Damage resulting from accident misuse abuse lack of reasonable care subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service other than the normal and ordinary use of the product subjecting the product to abnormal working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship 2 Damage resulting from modification tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than the Company 3 Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer or purchaser WHAT YOU MUST DO TO ENFORCE WARRANTY Contact the Company by telephone 888 255 4527 Or contact the Company by writing Central Aquatics 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive Franklin WI 53132 Attn Warranty You must pay any
8. de 1 Plug Light Sensor into the controller figure B1 2 Attach Light Sensor to top of Mounting Bracket figure B2 3 Determine best location for light sensor for best results place on back of tank frame under the aquarium light 4 When ready for mounting remove all dirt and debris from mounting area Remove tab from adhesive sticker on inside of Mounting Bracket and press firmly to attach Top of Mounting Bracket should rest on top of tank frame MAINTENANCE To ensure efficient performance of the pumps periodic cleaning is required 1 Unplug pump and remove from aquarium 2 Separate and clean all parts with warm water including impeller For deep cleaning soak in three parts water to one part vinegar solution for 10 minutes 3 Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water re assemble and re install in aquarium PUMP MOTOR SHAFT AND BODY BUSHINGS e_ ai S A D IMPELLER IMPELLER CAGE SUCTION CUP ATTACHMENT ASSIST LEVER ARM PUMP PLACEMENT TIPS Tidal Mode Settings Dial Set to 2 Ficure C1 To accurately simulate natural wind and tidal wave OVERHEAD VIEW action it is important to position the pumps on opposite ends of the aquarium facing each other figure C1 By creating an alternating flow back and forth across the face of the reef structure the pumps replicate tidal wave currents found in nature overflow overflow Alternative Tidal Mode If the
9. ll in desired location Mark screw holes with pencil Drill small pilot holes on marks Line up holes on bracket with pilot holes and insert screws into pilot holes Mount wavemaker controller as illustrated in fig A6 Ficure A1 Ficure A5 Ficure A6 CONTROLLER SETTINGS SH aa a L lt A a ay Settings Dial Used to select one of the four pump modes 1 Continuous Flow mode 2 Tidal mode 3 Turbulence mode or 4 Turbulence Continuous Flow mode Pump 1 Indicator Indicates the amount of power flowing to pump 1 in Continuous Flow mode or the amount of time pump 1 is at maximum power in Turbulence Mode Pump 2 Indicator Indicates the amount of power flowing to pump 2 in Continuous Flow mode or the amount of time pump 2 Is at maximum power in Turbulence Mode Pump Power Time Increase Increases the amount of power to the selected pump 5 Q Q O Pump Power Time Decrease Decreases the amount of power to the selected pump Set Button Used to select which pump to set the power level for Feed Button Pauses pumps and reduces to slowest speed from normal operation for 30 minutes or until pressed again Pump indicator LEDs will flash while the unit is paused Operation Indicator Shows current status if the controller RED for paused ORANGE for normal operation and GREEN for settings or night mode PROGRAMMING THE CONTRO
10. postage shipping charges insurance costs and other expenses to return the product along with the original cash register receipt to Central Aquatics However if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty Company will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States or Canada LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE COMPANY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you
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