Vertex Rx-C 6D Instruction Manual page 3

9- Inspect the threads on the lid and its matching counterpart on the body to ensure they are free of debris
or media particles. Media particles if present between the threading will not allow achieving a seal and
can cause leaks.
Caution: Debris or any particles present between the lid and the body or the threading can damage
the threads rendering the reactor unusable. Such damages are not covered under warranty.
10- Place the primary chamber on its dedicated spot within the reactor base.
11- Remove the CO2 Interface Chamber and its media from the box.
12- Using RO Water rinse the CO2 chamber media. Place the media inside the chamber.
Tip: The purpose of this media is to create multiples of irregular channels within this chamber to
increase contact time of Co2 with water resulting in higher dissolution rate at the first pass.
Do not pack the chamber tight with media. This will result in significant loss of flow and performance.
13- Inspect the upper union of the Co2 Chamber, there must be two O-rings present; one at the point of
contact of "Acrylic tube and PVC" and a secondary O-ring is placed inside the "Union-Screw".
14- Place the CO2 Chamber in place and turn the Screw 3 revolutions. Do not tighten this connection yet.
15- Remove the Syncra pump from the packaging. Ensure the metal shaft is properly in place.
16- Gently place the pump on its dedicated spot within the base. To further reduce operation noise; large
rubber dampeners have been utilized. These dampeners (Rubber-Feet) have also dedicated machined
circles within the base that they sit on.
17- Mach the pump with its bearing plate fixed behind the pump head. There are 2 notches within the Bearing
plate that match identical cut-outs on the Motor-Block. Ensure the Shaft is properly placed to be inserted
into the rubber bushing on the Bearing-Plate.
Warning: The Bearing plate is glued in place permanently. Do not attempt to turn or move the bearing
plate. Turning the Bearing plate will render the complete Co2 Chamber unusable. Broken Bearing
plate or Co2 gas chamber due to excessive use of force or improper installations are not covered under
warranty.
18- Once you are completely satisfied that the pump, bearing plate and it's shaft are all properly matched;
apply very small amount of force to assemble them together.
19- Match the Cut-outs on the pump-head with notches on the Motor-Block's outer casing. Now turn the
pump-head to position. The pump-head should cover the Motor-Block notches completely.
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
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