SYSTEM 2500/5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE
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1. CAUTION Always disconnect the UV steriliser from the mains electricity supply before putting your hands into the water CAUTION Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device RCD with a rated residual operating current no exceeding 30 mA CAUTION Power is supplied to the UV lamps via electronic ballasts The unit should not be installed in any electrical circuit with equipment that may produce an inductive load This includes equipment such as conventional fluorescent luminaires floodlights and water pumps Inductive loads can generate high energy surges that permanently damage the electronic ballast Suitable electrical cable should be used to wire the pumps UV steriliser and any additional electrical equipment supplied with the unit All electrical equipment is provided for connection to single phase supply unless specified otherwise If in doubt consult a qualified electrician A switch with 3 mm contact separation must be provided in the fixed wiring to provide disconnection from the electricity supply INTERNAL FUSE REPLACEMENT Always isolate from mains supply before undertaking any maintenance Only use a suitably rated fuse VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 15 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE E Ultraviolet Water Steriliser Maintenance Procedure IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please Read Carefully e Never look directly at an illuminated UV lamp e Always isolate the unit2. 11 Check all joints and unions for leaks and remove any plastic swarf floating in the reservoir Place the four filter bags supplied in the location rings in the bag filter box Drain the water from the system and system elements flushing again with freshwater and run the system until all components are fully rinsed to remove any residual salt Thoroughly rinse wash the sand for the fluid sand tower FST before use With the system turned off siphon out 50 of the water in the fluid sand tower FST prior to adding the sand media Remove the clear vent pipe on top of the fluidised sand filter Use a funnel not supplied to carefully add the sand When all the sand media is added replace the vent pipe ensuring it is completely clear of sand and grit The fluid sand tower FST can be detached at the acrylic section as an alternative method of adding the sand Please handle the acrylic with care as it is fragile IMPORTANT Repeat steps 2 4 and then proceed as follows Very slowly adjust ball valve no 1 until the sand media in the fluid sand tower FST is fluidised so that the sand level reaches mid way up the acrylic section IMPORTANT Do not adjust any valves completely or too quickly or the sand media may be fluidised to the point of overflowing through the clear vent pipe or overflowing into the other filtration elements Large amounts of rising trapped air may also cause the sand to overflow if this
3. from mains electricity and turn off the water supply prior to carrying out maintenance e If the quartz sleeve is accidentally cracked it must be replaced prior to reconnection to either the electrical or water supplies If you do not have a replacement quartz sleeve remove the broken sleeve and use the blue blanking plugs provided with the unit to close off the ends of the affected tube HALF YEARLY MAINTENANCE All maintenance should only be undertaken by trained and competent staff The UV lamps should be changed at 4000 hour intervals approximately six month to achieve a high UV efficiency Should the lamps only be changed at 8000 hours intervals approximately annually there is a 15 depreciation in UV efficiency over one year PROCEDURE 1 Isolate the ultraviolet steriliser from the electrical supply at the control panel 2 Isolate the ultraviolet steriliser from the water supply by closing any supply valves or opening any installed bypass 3 Drain the water from the unit by opening the drainage tap orange bib tap located on the bottom support bar of the unit Wall mounted units are not fitted with a drainage tap 4 Carefully remove the numbered black lamp end cap from the lamp Repeat this procedure at the opposite end of the same lamp assembly 5 Carefully slide out each used UV lamp ensuring that no VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 16 TMC COMMERCIAL 10 11 pressure is applied to the quart
4. 2 03 2013 PAGE 11 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE possible Modifications and expansions are usually very easy to achieve Please consult Tropical Marine Centre directly with any queries VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 12 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE OPTIMAL VALUES FOR WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS Freshwater Freshwater community Plants amp Discus 22 26 25 30 6 5 7 5 6 0 7 5 lt 0 05 mg l lt 0 05 mg l lt 50 mg l lt 30mg l 4 12GH 3 8GH Table 1 Please note that values above are only intended for use as general guidelines Optimal tank parameters vary according to specific tank conditions and the organisms kept VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 13 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE D Commercial Ultraviolet Water Steriliser INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE All Tropical Marine Centre Commercial Ultraviolet Water Sterilisers using 55 watt lamps are supplied with two inch solvent weld unions for easy connection to existing plumbing We advise that a two inch bypass system is incorporated into the installation of the UV unit to simplify future servicing and maintenance The unit is supplied with two inch solvent weld socket unions for connection to imperial and US plumbing fittings Where metric plumbing fittings are to be used an inch to metric adapter can be supplied 2 x 63mm Solvent Weld Metric Socket Adaptor part number 7545 IMPORTANT
5. CIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE C Maintenance Instructions Recommended regular maintenance tasks for the SYSTEM 2500 5000 DAILY MAINTENANCE e Check overall system and livestock health for early signs of problems e Check bag filters for blockages and wash as necessary Check rotation of bio tower spray bar e Check sand bed fluidisation level and adjust accordingly WEEKLY MAINTENANCE Carry out regular water tests with particular reference to pH ammonia and nitrite when the system is maturing e Perform partial water change generally around 10 e Check water salinity density e Change bag filters If new bags are used rinse in freshwater before installation Carry out a visual check on pump strainer baskets and intake strainers MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Inspect pump UV steriliser and filter seals e Due to the abrasive nature of the fluidised sand bed filter media the bowl may need to be replaced periodically and should be inspected for any signs of wear Replacement bowls are available from TMC product code FSB VFCA4G8 BIANNUAL MAINTENANCE e Change ultra violet lamps using TMC 55 Watt UV lamps product code 6056 e Clean quartz sleeves product code 5277 on UV steriliser and replace o rings product code 5281 Inspect bio media for mulm build up and clean replace as necessary Check and clean clear pump lids The system has been designed with as much flexibility as VERSION 2
6. SAFETY INFORMATION All units must be mounted with the lamps in a horizontal position Never mount the unit with the lamps in a vertical position Incorrect mounting and positioning will result in malfunction and permanent damage to the unit e Never look directly at an illuminated UV lamp e Do not operate the unit when disconnected from the water supply or allow the unit to run dry Always isolate the unit from mains electricity and turn off the water supply prior to carrying out maintenance Always disconnect from mains supply before putting your hands into the water e Electricity should be supplied through a Residual Current Device RCD with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA e The unit must be earthed Do not use a fuse larger than 3 amps e Rating UK and European models 220 240 v 50 Hz Class 1 IP64 e Rating USA models 120 v 60 Hz Class 1 IP64 e The unit must not be submerged in water VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 14 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE e The unit must be fully frost protected or taken inside during the winter months e Do not install it above or immediately alongside exposed water to prevent the unit falling into it CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY If in doubt consult a qualified electrician CAUTION Installation must comply with the relevant local wiring guidelines and legislation Please consult a qualified electrician
7. TMC a Commercial COMPLETE FILTRATION SYSTEMS SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE Tropical Marine Centre Solesbridge Lane Chorleywood WD3 5SX United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1923 284151 Fax 44 0 1923 285840 Email commercial tropicalmarinecentre co uk Website www tropicalmarinecentre co uk TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE Contents SECTION PAGE NS etch a ead wg a a raphe wai a a aa cathat tment vente sgiusn vie abkeuse Maes 1 A Installation INStruCtlONS ui aa IR 2 General Layout Schematic NENNEN 6 B Operating INStFUCHIONS 000 a 7 C Maintenance INStructions RENE EEKENEKE REENEN REESEN NEE NEEN NANNTEN EEN EEN KEREN KEEN KEEN 11 Daily ae ue EE 11 Weekly Maintenance 000000 aa 11 Monthly Maintenance NENNEN 11 Biannual Maintenance ENNEN NNN NNN RENE NNN NNN NNN NR NENNEN RER NNN NNN NENNEN NNN NK ENN 11 Optimal Values for Water Quality Parameters 0oococcccconconcooo Error Bookmark not defined D Commercial Ultraviolet Water SteriliSer ooooococnccnccnconnnconnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnrnnnnannnns 14 Instructions For Installation And Use eee ene nee nena 14 Connection To Electrical Supply 0 EEE EEE ta 15 E Ultraviolet Water Steriliser Maintenance Procedure ocoocccoccncnnnnconnnrnnncnnnnrennnrnnnnrnannss 16 IMPORTAN do an titan co 18 VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 1 Installation Instructions Unpack the contents carefully taking particular caution when handling any of the clear acryli
8. are only serviced twice a year this lubrication will help prevent them binding Replace and firmly hand tighten the compression fittings NOTE The compression fitting must be adequately tightened onto the o ring and quartz sleeve or the unit will VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 17 TMC COMMERCIAL 12 13 14 15 leak water when reconnected to the main system Once all the quartz sleeves o rings and compression fittings have been reassembled the drainage tap at the base of the unit must be closed and any utility valves be reopened Check each assembly to ensure there are no water leaks If water is leaking from any of the assemblies then the unit must be drained down again following the procedure above At the points where water is leaking check the quartz sleeves for damaged and check that the o rings are correctly positioned Make certain that the compression fittings are fully tightened Assuming there are no water leaks slide the new UV lamp into the quartz sleeve and replace the lamp ends Each end cap has a unique number that refers to each lamp It is critical that the correct lamp end cap is fitted to the appropriate lamp Always ensure that water is circulating through the UV steriliser before the lamps are turned back on Once all the lamps have been connected the UV steriliser unit should be turned back on at the control panel Check each lamp to verify th
9. at it is working Only view the lamp through the plastic locknut compression fitting Never look directly at an exposed UV lamp IMPORTANT The plastic body of this unit has been manufactured from polymers specifically stabilised to protect them from the effects of germicidal UVc light emitted from the lamp Despite the UV protection the unit will be eroded over time by a combination of the UVc and water flow As a matter of course inspect the unit whenever a lamp changes are carried out Make sure that the unit does not show signs of excessive deterioration Replacement parts are available from Tropical Marine Centre VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 18
10. c components which are more easily broken No specialist tools are required to assemble the filtration unit Locate the reservoir in its desired final location the system can be moved retrospectively with the aid of a pallet truck The shorter sides of the reservoir are the front and back of the system Place the filter bag housing at one of the shorter ends as shown in figure i The profile of the bag filter matches the profile of the bin so it ll easily slot into place Insert the black rubber flange into the circular hole at the top of the narrow end of the filter bag housing Place the support stanchion inside the tank with the spigot facing upwards Place the support grid on top of the reservoir so that the large cut out section is at the back with the smaller cut out section is on the right hand side as shown in figure ii Adjust the position of the support stanchion so that it is approximately 200mm from the front of the bag filter and Figure i Viewed from the back Figure ii Viewed from the back TMC COMMERCIAL 10 11 12 so it sits between the TBT and In Line media reactor Place the remaining components on the platform positioning them according to the General Layout Schematic page 7 Pay close attention to the orientation and direction of the inlet and outlet bosses IMPORTANT Do not add any media to the fluidised sand tower FST at this stage Ensur
11. d to be monitored periodically throughout the day IMPORTANT The SYSTEM 2500 5000 like any other biological filtration units require a maturation period to allow colonisation of the appropriate levels of nitrifying bacteria before it can be used on a fully stocked system 16 The length of the maturation period will vary from 4 12 weeks depending on the initial stocking levels water temperatures feed rates and other criteria Throughout this period ammonia and nitrite should be monitored daily to assess the progress of the maturation process Further stocking should only be VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 9 TMC COMMERCIAL 17 18 considered once the system is fully matured When reservoir levels are low due to maintenance or high sales ensure the pumps are not allowed to draw air It is strongly recommended that systems be fitted with water level switches to ensure that water pumps cannot draw air Do not allow bubbles from return water to be drawn into the pump inlet CAUTION All of these will cause embolism that will kill livestock All items supplied with this system are covered by warranties under Tropical Marine Centre s standard terms and conditions However Tropical Marine Centre Limited cannot be held responsible for any subsequent damage or the loss of livestock caused by the failure of any system component VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 10 TMC COMMER
12. e all plastic surfaces and remove any traces of oils used in the manufacture of the plastic components filter media and plumbing It is also beneficial to increase the temperature of the water to approximately 25 C to aid the dissolving and efficiency of the salt If you are curing any of the adjoining plumbing and system in the same manner please ensure that the UV unit is bypassed to prevent salt deposition on the quartz sleeves Before starting any pumps fill pump strainer basket chamber and make certain that the reservoir is full of water and that all connections are watertight IMPORTANT Read the following operating instructions carefully before switching on any pumps Do not switch on the UV steriliser Close all valves with the exception of the following which should be fully open e Ball Valve No 1 Valve on system bypass to the reservoir e Ball Valve No 2 Valve to The Trickle Bio Tower e Ball Valve No 3 Valve to the bypass below the In Line Media Reactor Start the filtration system pump allowing it to prime and clear air from line All water should pass through the fully opened bypass ball valve no 1 returning directly to the reservoir Slowly adjust ball valve no 1 to allow the rest of the system to fill Avoid filling the system too quickly and overflowing any of the filtration components VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 7 TMC COMMERCIAL 10
13. e that the clear plastic media in the trickle bio tower TBT is clear of the spray bar mechanism and that the bar can rotate freely The units are now ready to be connected together with the pre assembled plumbing provided Begin assembly with the connection of the intake strainer assembly to the filtration system pump inlet Proceed with other connections following the alphabetical labelling i e A to A B to B and so on Ensure all o rings are in place before making each connection removing and retaining tape first Once all the plumbing is fully assembled hand tighten all the unions threaded couplings IMPORTANT Do not grease or wet any of the o rings in the connection bosses of the components Ensure that the flow meter if included is VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE Fig E i ON mm mmm R eee 7 Figure iii Figure iv PAGE 3 TMC COMMERCIAL 13 14 15 correctly assembled with the float and stabilising vane in the right direction Ensure that all outer packaging has been removed Avoid putting any of the joins under stress when connecting components All filtration units are assembled and then disassembled prior to dispatch ensuring correct fitting If you encounter any difficulty or resistance fitting components together attempt to realign them The following fittings connection and components are not included as standard bu
14. ns electricity supply INTERNAL FUSE REPLACEMENT Always isolate from mains supply before undertaking any maintenance Only use a suitably rated fuse IMPORTANT Do not add any sand to the fluidised sand tower FST until you are satisfied that the unit is operating without any visible leads from the components or joints The filtration unit once assembled according to the instructions is ready to be filled with water To test the filtration pump and system no further connections are necessary The unit does not need any other connection to be made to enable it to operate Follow the operating instructions carefully VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 5 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE General Layout Schematic Plan view of the approximate positions of components supplied with the SYSTEM 2500 5000 Freshwater Pay close attention to the orientation and direction of the inlet and outlet bosses D D D D D D D D D D LI D I D I D I D I el i D D Oo D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Large opening A y o Jo JJ Ju Ja DDDDDDDDDD noo VERSION 22 03 2013 PAGE 6 TMC COMMERCIAL Operating Instructions Before commissioning the system we recommend running without livestock using a saltwater mix containing at least 100 kg of PVD salt for 24 hours This will help to cur
15. start up procedure is not carried out carefully Once the water flow through the fluidised sand bed filter is stabilised adjust valve 2 so you re getting one VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE PAGE 8 TMC COMMERCIAL SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE rotation per second of the spray bar in the trickle bio tower 12 One rotation per second is sufficient but may be further reduced to give a suitable dry wet exposure of the random fill media depending on application and filtration requirements IMPORTANT The arms of the spray bar are not glued to allow the customer to adjust the angle of the spray to further control the speed of rotation for a given flow of water 13 Adjust valve 3 so you ve got adequate flow going through the In Line Media Reactor 14 Further adjustments may be necessary to fine tune the flow of water to the main filter elements and this should be done using valves 1 2 and 3 Once satisfied with the operation and running of the filtration system the distribution pump may now be switched on for supply to the aquaria via the UV unit The UV unit should only be switched on when there is water flowing through it 15 It is recommended that any alterations and modifications made to the system in the due course of normally day to day running be made in the morning This is because backpressures and flow rates can take up to several hours to equalise and these nee
16. t can be ordered separately e Return supply pump and fittings to connect to the UV and onto your aquariums e Return pipe work and fittings from your aquariums returning to the bag filter e Elecro heaters which can run from the purge on the filtration pump e UV Bypass which allows you to keep your supply pump running while doing maintenance to your UV e 20kg sacks of HR carbon for the In Line media reactor e Spare replacement filter bags for your bag filter and In Line media reactor Suitable electrical cable should be used to wire the pumps UV steriliser and any additional electrical equipment supplied VERSION 22 03 2013 SYSTEM 2500 5000 FRESHWATER USER GUIDE Figure v PAGE 4 TMC COMMERCIAL 16 with the unit All electrical equipment is provided for connection to single phase supply unless specified otherwise If in doubt consult a qualified electrician CAUTION Installation must comply with the relevant local wiring guidelines and legislation Please consult a qualified electrician CAUTION Always disconnect the UV steriliser from the mains electricity supply before putting your hands into the water CAUTION Power must be supplied through a Residual Current Device RCD with a rated residual operating current no exceeding 30 mA A switch with a minimum 3 mm contact separation must be provided in the fixed wiring to isolate any electrical devices from the mai
17. z sleeve Unscrew the compression fitting at either end of the lamp assembly Remove the o ring at either end of the quartz sleeve assembly NOTE If water pours out of the unit at this stage then the unit has either not been isolated from the system or not drained prior to commencing the maintenance procedure Remove the o rings and discard them O rings should be replaced at each service interval After removing the o ring carefully slide out the quartz sleeve Clean the quartz sleeve by washing in warm soapy water Rinse it thoroughly in fresh water then dry and polish it using a paper towel NOTE If the quartz sleeve has calcified with lime scale deposits from the water it should be cleaned with a proprietary plastic kettle descaling solution following the manufacturer s recommendations Plastic gloves and eye protection should be worn for this process The quartz sleeve should be rinsed in fresh water dried and polished with a paper towel To reassemble the unit reverse the above procedure by carefully sliding the quartz sleeves back into the plastic housing and locating it correctly Slide new o rings over either end of the quartz sleeve and locate them into the o ring recess on the main casing Ensure the female threads on the compression fitting and the male threads on the main plastic body are clean Wipe a little silicon grease or Vaseline NOT silicon sealant onto these threads As these threads
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