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G E N E S I S | R E N E W™
Congratulations on your purchase of the GENESIS | RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System! 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) RENEW™ Control Module
(2) RENEW™ Metering Reservoirs (Pro Systems include 2 Level Sensors in each Reservoir)
(2) RENEW™ Metering Reservoir Covers
(2) Barbed Ball Valves
(1) Communication Cable for use with the GENESIS STORM™ Automatic Top Off System
(2) Level Sensor Vertical Members (Advanced and Pro Systems only)
(4) Level Sensor Shrouds (Advanced and Pro Systems only)
(2) Standalone Level Sensors (Advanced and Pro Systems only)
(4) 5' Lengths of 1/2" Tubing (Pro System only)
(2) 5' Lengths of 5/8" Tubing (Pro System only)
(4) Suction Cups (Advanced and Pro Systems only)
(6) Mounting Screws
(2) Pumps (Optional)
AUTOMATIC WATER CHANGE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION AND USE
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Summary of Contents for Genesis Renew
- Page 1 INSTALLATION AND USE Congratulations on your purchase of the GENESIS | RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System! 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) RENEW™ Control Module (2) RENEW™ Metering Reservoirs (Pro Systems include 2 Level Sensors in each Reservoir) (2) RENEW™ Metering Reservoir Covers (2) Barbed Ball Valves ...
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Page 2: Installation
Installation Find suitable mounting locations The Metering Reservoirs must be located above the highest water level in the sump (or aquarium if you don’t use a sump) and the replacement water bin, at a height where the selected pumps will be able to supply at least 1 gallon of water per minute. The Metering Reservoirs rarely need to be accessed after installation, so feel free to tuck them away somewhere that keeps your day‐to‐day aquarium workspace clear. Remember – water is heavy! The Metering Reservoirs must be securely mounted on a vertical surface that can support a minimum of 20 pounds per bin. When mounting the Metering Reservoirs on a wall, ensure that the mounting screws will be driven into wall studs or use wall anchors that will support the weight of the bins. The Control Module must be located in an easily accessible, dry location protected from accidental splashes. The cords and control cables supplied are approximately 6 feet in length, and level sensor cables are approximately 8 feet in length. Ensure that they will reach from the Control Module to their respective locations before permanently mounting the components. Mount the Metering Reservoirs Ensure no electrical wires or plumbing reside behind or within the mounting area. Be very careful when drilling or driving screws into a blind mounting location! Using the supplied template as a guide, mark and drill two pilot holes as indicated. Note that a line drawn between the centerpoints of the two holes must be perfectly vertical. Insert wall anchors if necessary, following all directions provided with the anchors. Drive the mounting screws into the holes or anchors, leaving about 1/8” inch between the screw head and the mounting surface. Slip the Metering Reservoirs onto the screws and gently pull down about 1/2" until fully seated. There should be no “play” between the Reservoirs and the mounting surface when properly secured. Tip: it is often convenient to install tubing, ball valves, and Reservoir Covers prior to mounting the Metering Reservoirs on the screws Repeat these steps for the second Metering Reservoir Mount the Control Module Ensure no electrical wires or plumbing reside behind or within the mounting area. Be very careful when ... - Page 3 Plug into the Control Module the harness from the Metering Reservoir that will receive water from your replacement water bin. 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 used, plug the aquarium or sump’s 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 replacement water bin’s 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 RENEW™ system with a STORM automatic top off system (see our website for why you want to do this!), plug the supplied communication harness into the center 6‐pin receptacle on the back of the RENEW™ Control Module, and plug the other end into the center 6‐pin receptacle on the back of the STORM Control Module. Attach the 1/2” supply tubing on the replacement water’s Metering Reservoir to a pump and place the pump in the replacement water bin. Cut the tubing to length if desired. Attach the 1/2” supply tubing on the waste water’s Metering Reservoir to a pump and place the pump in the aquarium or sump. Cut the tubing to length if desired. ...
- Page 4 RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, HEALTH RISKS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS. IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE OR UNQUALIFIED WITH THIS TASK, SEEK THE ADVICE AND SERVICE OF A QUALIFIED, LICENSED PLUMBER. GENESIS REEF SYSTEMS, LLC CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM CONNECTION TO OR USE OF EXISTING PLUMBING. WHEN CONNECTING TO OR USING EXISTING PLUMBING YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. 12. Plug the replacement water 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! 13. Plug the waste water pump’s power cord into the AC receptacle on the bottom left 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! 14. Plug the Control Module’s power cord into a GFCI‐protected 110VAC outlet. Ensure that a drip loop is formed to prevent water from entering the Control Module! You are now ready to use your RENEW™ Automatic Water Changing System! ...
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Page 5: Example Of Operation
7 hours (168 hrs/week divided by 24 gallons). Finally, changing the mode to “CONTINUOUS” and pressing the START button would result in a one‐gallon water change followed immediately by another one‐gallon water change, for a total of 24 changes. The START/PAUSE/CANCEL button is the primary control button for the RENEW™ system. Momentarily pressing and releasing the button will start a sequence of water changes. Momentarily pressing and releasing the button during an active sequence of water changes pauses the sequence until pressed again, at which time the sequence of water changes ... - Page 6 Feel free to experiment with the settings on your RENEW™ system to find out what best suits your needs. If you ever “get lost,” and want to get back to the factory default settings, simply turn the unit off, press the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons simultaneously, and while still holding them turn the unit back on. Your RENEW™ system will reset itself to the factory defaults. Interrupting and Canceling a Water Change Sequence If you ever need to pause your RENEW™ system while it is in an active water change sequence, simply press and release the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button. The current stage indicator will blink to indicate that the system is paused. To resume the sequence, simply press and release the button again, and your RENEW™ system will continue until completed. If you ever need to permanently cancel a sequence, press and hold the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button for 3 seconds. The stage indicators will blink to indicate that you’ve canceled the sequence. You can also cancel a sequence and dispense the contents of the Metering Reservoirs by pressing and holding the START/PAUSE/CANCEL button for 5 seconds. The stage indicators will blink after holding the button for three seconds to indicate that the cycle has been canceled, and will open the Metering Reservoir valves after 5 seconds to drain any water contained within them. Interaction with the Genesis STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module Your RENEW™ can be connected to a Genesis STORM™ Specialized Top Off and Replenishment Module 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. The RENEW™ will indicate that it detects the STORM™ via the indicators in the lower center portion of the Control Module, and will illuminate when it is disabling the STORM’s™ top off functions as well. ...
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your RENEW™ Automatic Water Change System is designed to provide years of reliable service. The following table describes some typical symptoms, reasons, and solutions to situations that you may encounter. If you still have difficulty or questions about your RENEW™ system, please call our customer service line or email our customer care representatives for further assistance at Support@GenesisReefSystems.com. Please have your system’s serial number available when you call and provide it with any correspondence so we may better help you. The serial number can be found on the back of the Control Module. Symptom Possible Reason Solution No indicators are illuminated on Control 1. No Power 1. Ensure Control Module is firmly Module and pushing any button produces plugged into 110VAC receptacle. no result Check electrical supply’s breaker or fuse 2. Unit is not turned ON 2. Make sure Power Button is in the ON position The “Sump Level” and/or “Bin Level” LED 1. Water levels are too low 1. Top off sump and/or refill replacement indicators blink and system halts normal water bin; afterward, press function, with a blinking stage indicator START/PAUSE/CANCEL button to resume operation 2. Level Sensors are not plugged in 2. Check Level Sensor connections on ... - Page 8 Limitation of Remedies and be to refund the purchase price of or to repair or replace the defective Genesis Reef Systems product. Genesis Reef Systems shall not otherwise be liable for loss or Liability damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, regardless of legal theory asserted, including negligence, warranty, or strict liability.
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