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Vertex Rx-C 6D Instruction Manual

Vertex Rx-C 6D Instruction Manual

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Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor
Thank you for your purchase of the Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor. Please be sure to read and follow this brief
guide to ensure proper install and operation of your device.
In the box:
1) Primary Chamber
2) Secondary Chamber
3) CO2 Interface Chamber
4) Bubble Counter
5) Flow Meter
6) Sicce™ Syncra 1.5 / Custom Bracket
7) PVC Pump Head
8) Reactor Base
9) Precision Needle Valve
10) Red, White & Black LLPDE tubes / 3m (6') length each
11) CO2 Chamber Media
12) Sicce™ Syncra 1.5 Instruction Manual
13) Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Instruction Manual
Important Safety Warnings:
This is an electrical device operated in close proximity to water; be cautious, follow instructions and use
common sense.
Do not touch the plug and/ or the electrical outlets with wet hands. Always dry your hands first.
Rx-C 6D and its components are solid heavy objects, impact can cause bodily harm, loss of life and/ or
damage to property.
Do not attempt to service the unit while in operation or connected to electricity.
Unless you are qualified; service only by authorized service professionals.
Do not attempt to alter the product. Do not attempt to alter the Motor-Block or the Impeller Assembly.
Do not touch the impeller and/ or attempt to turn the Impeller when the unit is connected to power.
Ensure the product is free of defect and properly assembled before putting in operation.
Drip-Loop is required where the Power-Cable is connected to the Power-Outlet.
Do not carry, lift or hold the pump or the reactor by its cable.
Do not carry, lift or hold the reactor by its upper manifold. To service or move the reactor; do so one
chamber at a time. Do not lift or carry the reactor while assembled on its base.
Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual
© Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014

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  • Page 1 Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor Thank you for your purchase of the Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor. Please be sure to read and follow this brief guide to ensure proper install and operation of your device. In the box: 1) Primary Chamber...
  • Page 2: Installation

    Do not be alarmed this will not affect performance. 8- Once filled, gently push down the upper perforate plate in place. Ensure that the O-Ring is properly seated. Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 3 20- After the pump-head is properly assembled tighten the upper union screw of the CO2 Chamber. To ensure leak-free operation; small amount of food grade silicone lubrication can be applied to the O-rings at this time or any future routine maintenance. Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 4 34- Place the lid back on and match the perforated lid’s screw hole with that of the internal basket’s shaft. 35- Using a flathead screw driver gently screw the perforated lid back to the basket. Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 5 Push to Connect Fitting. This Fitting can break easily if the force applied is greater than the strength of the fitting’s stem. Such damages are not covered under warranty. Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 6 Diagram 3 exhibits how the tubing must be looped in order to avoid blockages. Diagram 3 Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 7 O- CO2 Input (Source) / Bubble Counter G- Needle Valve P- Custom Sicce™ Syncra Pump H- Effluent Exit / Primary Chamber Q- Secondary Chamber’s Input PH Probe-Port Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Different type of Media can be utilized in a Calcium reactor such as; “Dead Coral Skeleton”, “Broken shells of different mollusks”… Vertex Aquaristik™ only recommends the use of coarser media with a minimum Average particle size of 12mm or larger in diameter. Smaller particle size media do break down much faster and get compacted inside the reactor chamber which reduces the flow through the reactor significantly.
  • Page 9 Carbonate media, specially with crushed gastropod shells. This is one of the underlying reasons as why Vertex™ only recommends coral skeleton (Coarse Media) instead of the conventional smaller particle size media. Further to that it is imperative to acquire your absorber from a reputable source that guarantees purity and cleanliness of the material.
  • Page 10 Vertex Aquaristik™ cannot be held liable for damages caused by the use of a pressurized gas tank systems with your reactor whether properly or improperly installed.
  • Page 11 Control: There are different methods to Control and regulate operations of a Calcium Reactor. Vertex Aquaristik™ recommends the use of an Aquarium Controller or a PH controller. This will allow you to regulate and monitor the amount of CO2 injected into your system through monitoring the PH in the main chamber.
  • Page 12 10 to 20 dKH. You must adjust this value to what is desired by your tank inhabitants. Measure your system’s pH Value, Calcium and Alkalinity. Vertex™ Rx-C 6D Calcium Reactor / Instruction Manual © Vertex Aquaristik ™GmbH, Deutschland 2014...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Make any adjustments only in small increments. Maintenance: Your Vertex™ Calcium Reactor can be fully disassembled for thorough maintenance. A flathead screw driver is required to perform this task. In order to disassemble your reactor simply follow these steps: 1- Unplug the reactor; never touch electrical outlets with wet hand. Do not attempt to service or disassemble an electrical device when connected to electricity and/ or in operation.
  • Page 14 The size of the drops on each brand of reactor will be different and irregular. For this very reason Vertex™ utilizes a miniature flow meter allow betting monitoring of Effluent’s flow rate. However due to the small amount of flow monitored, the meter requires up to 100 seconds to display the proper flow rate after each adjustment.
  • Page 15 Vertex™ Rx-C reactors carry a two-year limited manufacturer warranty. Parts and/ or components damaged due to misuse, improper installation or normal wear & tear will not be covered under warranty. Vertex Aquaristik™ deserves the right to warranty products based upon inspection. If any damages occurred were deemed to be...
  • Page 16 For additional information regarding this and/ or any other Vertex Aquaristik™ products, please either consult with your dealer or any of the following resources: Website: www.vertexaquaristik.com E-mail: info@vertexaquaristik.com By Phone: Global: +49 (0)2234 – 99366-0 Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm UTC...