10
Red Sea REEFER
™™
G2+ Series
Main downpipe valve adjustment
To raise the water level in the overflow box, rotate the valve clockwise.To
lower the water level in the overflow box, rotate the valve counter clockwise.
The main downpipe flow valve provides a very fine control of the flow
rate however after making adjustments it takes the system a few
minutes to stabilize at the new setting.
Once you have established the approximate setting for the valve make
very small adjustments and wait for a few minutes each time. It may
take a number of occasional adjustments to reach a stable level. When
set properly this system removes all of the noise of water flowing down
to the sump.
ReefATO+
When the water volume and flow in the system has stabilized, check that
the ReefATO+ sensor and tubing are correctly installed and that the ATO
pump is fully submerged in water in your top-off reservoir.
Before activating the Auto-fill from the ReefBeat App, you can check
the water level in the pump chamber relative to the sensor by using the
"Check sump water level" feature.
If the water level is below the the sensor, you may wish to add some
more salt water to the system before activating the Auto-fill.
Power-out test
After completing the initial set up and after adding any new equipment
to the sump, make any adjustments necessary to the main valve to
stabilise the system and perform a “power-out” test to check that water
does not rise above the rim of the sump.
6 Maintenance
For continuous smooth operation of the water management system make
regular checks of the following:
• Water level in the overflow box - adjust the flow valve as required
• Water level in the reservoir – top up with RO water as required
• Check that the ReefATO+ sensor is free from algae or calcium
deposits
• Micron Filter Bags – check that water is flowing through the bags
and clean/replace as required
• Surface skimmer combs – remove any deposits that reduce water flow
• Pump outlet nozzle – check for blockages and build-up of algae
Micron Filter bags
It is recommended to have at least 3 sets of filter bags.
There are a few options for cleaning the filter bags:
Quick and effective – Spray the outside of the bags with a powerful
water jet such as a garden hose to back-flush the detritus from the
Polyester bag.
More thorough – soak the bags in bleach or diluted vinegar for 24 hours
prior to spraying as above. Rinse well to remove all chemicals before
returning to sump.
The filter bags can also be put in a cold wash in a washing machine with regular
detergent or with vinegar (may require approval from a higher authority).