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G E N E S I S | S T O R M™
SPECIALIZED TOP OFF AND REPLENISHMENT MODULE
Congratulations on your purchase of the GENESIS | STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module! Please take a few
moments to read and follow these installation instructions so you can fully enjoy your new system right out of the box. If you have
any questions at all, please visit us at www.GenesisReefSystems.com, or email us at Support@GenesisReefSystems.com. We are
always happy to hear from our customers!
The following items have been shipped with your system:
(1) STORM™ Control Module
(1) Level Sensor Harness with Two Level Sensors (2 Harnesses included with Pro System)
(2) Level Sensor Vertical Members
(4) Level Sensor Shrouds (6 included with Pro System)
(4) Suction Cups
(2) Mounting Screws
(1) ROCv™ Replenishment Module (Pro System only)
(2) Standalone Level Sensors (Pro System only)
(1) Pump (Optional)
INSTALLATION AND USE
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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the GENESIS | STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module! Please take a few moments to read and follow these installation instructions so you can fully enjoy your new system right out of the box. If you have any questions at all, please visit us at www.GenesisReefSystems.com, or email us at Support@GenesisReefSystems.com. We are ...
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Page 2: Installation
Level Sensor wires can be dressed through the vertical member or PVC pipe to give a clean look to your installation Installing the Operation Level Sensors into the Shrouds Install one Shroud Cover onto the rear of one Shroud Insert a vertical member or 1/2" PVC pipe through the assembled Shroud such that the Shroud Cover acts as a lip hanger Install one Level Sensor inside a second Shroud by loosening the plastic nut on the sensor and sliding the sensor into the wide notch in the Shroud Insert the other end of the vertical member or 1/2" PVC pipe into the Shroud with the sensor such that the Level Sensor’s cord will come out of the TOP of the Shroud when hung on the tank. Remove any packing foam or tape from the Level Sensor Place the remaining Shroud Cover onto the lower Shroud to protect the Level Sensor if desired Install Suction Cups onto the lower Shroud if desired Installing the Failsafe Level Sensors (Pro System) Using the assembly constructed above, install a Level Sensor into the Top Shroud by loosening the plastic nut on the sensor and sliding the sensor into the wide notch in the Shroud such that the Level Sensor’s cord will come out of the TOP of the Shroud when hung on the tank. Remove any packing foam or tape from the Level Sensor No cover is necessary on this Shroud since it should never be under water long enough to be affected by turbulence or marine invertebrates Placement of the Sensors Hang the assembly containing the Sensor labeled “Aquarium / Sump” over the lip of the aquarium or sump and gently squeeze to adjust the hanger width Adjust the height of the lower Shroud / Sensor to the minimum desired water level Secure Suction Cups to the tank wall Hang the assembly containing the Sensor labeled “Top Off Bin” over the lip of the receptacle holding the top off water and gently squeeze to adjust the hanger width Adjust the height of the lower Shroud / Sensor to the minimum desired water level Secure Suction Cups to the tank wall If present, install the Failsafe Level Sensors inside the top shrouds on either hanger, or if desired place in additional shrouds mounted at the desired height. If using your STORM™ with the optional ROCv™ module (included with the STORM™ Pro system), place the “ROCv™ Max” sensor inside a shroud and affix it to the side of the top shroud on the top off bin, slightly below the Failsafe Level Sensor if present. The cord on the sensor should come out of the top of the shroud. ... - Page 3 If using your STORM™ with the ROCv™ module, place the “ROCv™ Min” sensor inside a shroud and affix it to the side of the bottom shroud, slightly above the “Top Off Bin” sensor. The cord on the sensor should come out of the top of the shroud. Connect the Components NOTE: ALL WIRES SHOULD HAVE A DRIP LOOP TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE CONTROL MODULE Plug into the Control Module the level sensor harness that contains the “Aquarium / Sump” and “Top Off Bin” Sensors. This harness plugs into the 6‐pin receptacle on the lower left‐hand side (as you are looking at the back of the Control Module). If using a ROCv module with your STORM™ system, plug the level sensor harness that contains the “ROCv Max” and “ROCv Min” Sensors into the Control Module. This harness plugs into the 6‐pin receptacle on the lower right‐hand side (as you are looking at the back of the Control Module). If used, plug the aquarium or sump’s Failsafe Level Sensor cable into the 2‐pin receptacle on the lower right‐ hand side (as you are looking at the back of the Control Module). If used, plug the top off water bin’s Failsafe Level Sensor into the 2‐pin receptacle on the lower left‐hand side (as you are looking at the back of the Control Module). If coupling your STORM™ system with a RENEW automatic water change system (see our website for why you want to do this!), plug the communication harness supplied with the RENEW system into the center 6‐pin receptacle on the back of the STORM™ Control Module, and plug the other end into the center 6‐pin receptacle on the back of the RENEW Control Module. Attach a segment of appropriately sized non‐toxic tubing to a submersible pump and place the pump in the top off water bin. Route the tubing to the aquarium or sump. The tubing should be secured such that the end of the tubing is just above the highest water level in the in the aquarium or sump, so that the water will run down the side of the tank as the water level drops. Doing so will improve water flow, reduce noise, and prevent water from siphoning back into the top off bin. Cut the tubing to length if necessary. Plug the pump’s power cord into the AC receptacle on the bottom right of the Control Module (when viewing the front of the Control Module). Ensure that a drip loop is formed to prevent water from entering the Control Module! Plug the Control Module’s power cord into a GFCI‐protected 110VAC outlet. Ensure that a drip loop is formed to prevent ...
- Page 4 Getting to know your STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module After installing your system, plugging it in, and preparing your top off water, turn on the STORM™ system by using the power switch on the front face of the Control Module. When power is “ON,” the switch will illuminate. Several LED indicators and the display will illuminate when the power is on as well. There are four user input buttons on the Control Module. Starting on the left and moving toward the right, the buttons are AUXILIARY MODE, PAUSE/RESET, and then INCREASE and DECREASE on the right. All are labeled accordingly. Depressing the AUXILIARY MODE (AUX) button tells the system how to operate the auxiliary power outlet (the left‐most outlet). Momentarily pressing the button will toggle the outlet on or off. If the “ON” indicator is illuminated, the outlet is energized and a peripheral device will receive power. If the “OFF” indicator is illuminated, no electricity is being delivered through the outlet, so the device will be turned off. Pressing and holding the AUX button for three seconds will change the auxiliary outlet’s mode to “ROCv™” to allow use with the optional ROCv™ module. When in ROCv™ mode, the system energizes and de‐energizes the auxiliary outlet based the ROCv™ module’s Level Sensors’ input. Pressing the AUX button again while in ROCv™ mode will change the auxiliary mode to “OFF.” The default operation of the STORM™ module is to monitor the Level Sensor input and turn the pump on and off accordingly. This operation can be suspended by pressing the PAUSE / RESET button once. The “MONITORING” and “TOPPING OFF” indicators will blink to acknowledge that the system is paused. Pressing the button again will resume normal operation. Pressing and holding the button for three seconds or longer will manually turn the pump on and will keep the pump running until the button is released. The INCREASE and DECREASE buttons perform two functions depending upon whether they are depressed individually or simultaneously. Pressing either the INCREASE or DECREASE button individually will increment or decrement the number of seconds that the pump will stay on during a top off cycle. Pressing the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons at the same time will enter the STORM’s™ very useful Min‐to‐Max Setup mode, allowing the pump’s duration of operation to be set based on the minimum and maximum desired water levels. See more in the Operation section that follows. The power switch can be used at any time to shut off your STORM™ system and is equipped with a thermal circuit breaker that will automatically shut down the system if it draws too much current. ...
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Page 5: Operation
Operation Once you’ve installed and familiarized yourself with your STORM™ top off system, it’s time to put it to work. Your STORM™ has two operating modes to choose from to suit your needs. Operating Mode S1: Your STORM™ is shipped to you in operating mode S1. When initially powered on, the STORM™ begins monitoring the sump level and adds water accordingly. When the “Aquarium / Sump” Level Sensor detects a low water level it will turn the top off pump on for the specified number of seconds. If the Level Sensor still detects a low water level after the number of seconds specified, it will begin another cycle. However, if after this second attempt the water level is still below the Level Sensor, as a safety feature the system will suspend all top off functions. Operating Mode S1 allows longer periods between top off cycles and allows you to tailor the amount of water added. Operating Mode S2: Operating Mode S2 monitors the water level in your aquarium or sump and turns the pump on until the “Aquarium / Sump” Level Sensor detects the water level has risen back up to the optimal level that you have set. Instead of using the time set as the duration for the pump to be turned on, it uses the time you set as a “timeout” function. The system will turn the top off pump on until the optimal water level is achieved or until the pump has been on for the duration set, whichever comes first. If the pump has been on for the length of time specified but the Sensor has not detected that the water has reached the optimal level, the STORM™ will shut the pump off as a safety feature and alert the user that there is a problem. Operating Mode S2 usually decreases the amount of water added with each cycle and therefore increases the number of times the pump is turned off in any given timeframe. Either operating mode can be used and is purely a matter of personal preference. Regardless of the operating mode you choose, your STORM™ also monitors the water level in your top off reservoir. If it drops below the “Top Off Bin” Level Sensor, the STORM™ will pause top off functions to prevent your pump from running dry. It will also let you know by flashing the “MONITORING” and “BIN LEVEL” indicators. You can manually turn the top off pump on by simply pressing and holding the PAUSE / RESET button. After holding for three seconds the pump will be turned on and will remain on until you release the PAUSE / RESET button. This is useful if your top off reservoir’s water level was depleted and a significant amount of water evaporated from your sump while new water was being prepared. If you have a Pro system or you’ve added a ROCv™ module, place the STORM™ in the ROCv™ auxiliary mode. The STORM™ will begin monitoring the ROCv’s™ Level Sensors and will automatically start and stop the water supply to your reverse osmosis filter. Otherwise, simply press the AUX button to toggle the power to the auxiliary outlet on or off to control any peripherals that you have plugged in. Operating Mode Setup To change operating modes, simultaneously depress and hold the AUXILIARY MODE and PAUSE / RESET buttons for five seconds. The display will flash “S1” or “S2,” depending on which mode you are currently using. To change the operating mode, release the ... - Page 6 When the maximum desired water level is achieved, simply press the PAUSE / RESET button for a last time. You’re done! The number of seconds it took to raise the water level from the minimum desired level to your ideal water level is automatically stored. The next time the water level drops to the Level Sensor, the pump will be turned on and will run for the same amount of time, thereby adding the same amount of water to your aquarium or sump. If there is ever a need to adjust the number of seconds manually, simply press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons individually to add or remove a few seconds from the cycle. Interrupting and Resuming the Top Off and Auxiliary Functions If you ever need to suspend the top off function of your STORM™ system, simply press and release the PAUSE / RESET button. The “MONITORING” and “TOPPING OFF” indicators will blink to indicate that the top off function is paused. To resume, simply press and release the button again. Note that pausing the top off function will NOT affect the auxiliary mode. In order to suspend the auxiliary functions, simply depress the AUX button until the “OFF” indicator is illuminated. Interaction with the Genesis RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System Your STORM™ can be connected to a Genesis RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System to allow both units to be installed in an aquarium system and work together without manually disabling the STORM™. The STORM™ will not attempt to top off the sump or aquarium any time the RENEW™ unit is actively performing a water change cycle. This prevents the STORM™ from attempting to replace the waste saltwater removed by the RENEW™ system with fresh water. Doing so would adversely affect salinity in a saltwater aquarium and could eventually result in overflowing the sump in either a freshwater or saltwater aquarium. When the top off functions have been disabled by the RENEW™ system, the LED indicator on the lower right of the STORM’s™ Control Module will illuminate to indicate that they have been suspended, and the “MONITORING” indicator will not be illuminated. ...
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
Product Use Systems product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a Genesis Reef Systems product, the user is solely responsible for evaluating the Genesis Reef Systems product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for the user’s method of application.
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