S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® S-Series LED ® Installation & Operation Manual Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Red Sea MAX ® S LED complete reef system. Red Sea developed the MAX ® to provide a complete reef spec system so that from the beginning, you can focus on the aquarium’s inhabitants rather than...
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Safety PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken when handling a wet aquarium. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Location The first step in setting up the MAX ® S is to choose a suitable location. Weight ® The MAX S aquariums are supported by 9-12 adjustable feet (depending on model). The flooring directly below the legs must be rated for a static loading of at least 15 kg / cm2 (220 lbs/square inch).
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Assembly Detailed instructions for the complete assembly of the MAX ® S can be found in the accompanying graphic manual. It is important to assemble the MAX ® S in the order indicated. The following information compliments the graphic manual.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Cabinet assembly WARNING: If you are not experienced in the construction of self assembly furniture, seek suitably qualified assistance� The parts of the frame are connected by screwing self-tapping screws through the corner brackets into pre- drilled holes in the aluminum profiles.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Leveling Aquarium The spirit level can be placed on the plastic rim that is around the top or bottom of the glass. To raise or lower the aquarium use the spanner provided to turn the bottom nut on the adjustable feet. The top nut is for locking the feet in position once the leveling is complete.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Sump, pumps and piping Model S-400 S-500 S-650 Feature Number of circulation pumps Main Pump L/Hr (gph) 7000(1800) 7000(1800) 7000(1800) Main pump feeds Chiller Protein Skimmer RSK-600 RSK-600 RSK-900 Chiller return pipe provided Plugged outlet for additional reactor Space in sump for additional...
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Lighting The MAX ® S LED lighting system is designed specifically for the MAX ® S LED aquariums and should be used in conjunction with the MAX ® S LED power center. The compete lighting unit is designed to slide easily front/back to give full access to the top of the aquarium.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Power Center Assemble the Power Center (PC) drawer in the cabinet by laying the drawer on the sliders and push into position. There are 2 catches on the underside of the drawer that “click” when the drawer is attached properly to the sliders.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® S-650: Place a 2400 l/h (600gph) feeding pump for the chiller in the accessory compartment (left side) of the sump and connect with flexible piping to the inlet of the chiller. Connect the outlet of the chiller to the inlet of the chiller return pipe that is attached to the rear wall of the sump compartment.
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Operation S Aquarium Flow Dynamics Overview ® The MAX ® S aquarium is divided into 3 parts: Main Tank, Rear Chamber and Top-up Reservoir. The main tank and rear chamber are connected by a surface skimmer across the top of most of the length of the tank and a number of flow holes located along the back wall.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Initial Fill Open the main flow valve (rotate anti-clockwise) to maximum. Add water to the main tank and rear chamber and when the water is above the level of the circulation pump outlets switch them on. Continue adding water to the main tank.
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S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Main Downpipe Flow Valve 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.
S-Series LED Installation & Operation Manual’s ® Maintenance The long-term success and health of the inhabitants of your MAX ® aquarium depends on you. Proper planning makes reef care easier to manage and quicker to perform. This will leave you more time for the real goal: enjoying your aquarium.
In the event that a problem develops with this product during or after the warranty period, contact your local dealer or Red Sea (at the company address indicated) for details of your nearest authorized service center.
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