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- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BIO-WHEEL LIVE SEAFOOD DISPLAY ® AND HOLDING SYSTEMS ML-24BW ( 1 ) Commercial Aquariums...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself;...
- Page 3 This bioculture efficiently oxidizes all ammonia and nitrite on contact. The Marineland ML-24BW(1) System is an easy-to-maintain, refrigerated and ideal for displaying and holding live seafood. Dual mechanical/chemical filtration and powerful From the BIO-Wheel, prefiltered water re-enters the enclosed Sump for recirculation.
- Page 4 ML-24BW(1) E THE SYSTEM XPLODED 1 - Display Tank Cover (Large) (#CP1881) ML-24BW(1) SPECIFICATIONS 1A - Filtration Module Cover (#CP1882) 2 - Upper False Bottom (#CP1867) 3 - Dolomite (#CS402) 4 - Lower False Bottom (#CP1561) Dimensions: Sterilizer Refrigeration: 5 - Refrigeration Coil (#CP2003) Installation 50”...
- Page 5 5. Connect Foam Drain Tube (see exploded INSTALLATION view Pg. 5) to Drain Outlet or Skimmer Cup. Because the Foam Drain Tube is designed to drain off excess liquids and foam from display The following simple steps are required to get your system up and operational. tank, you will need to locate tube over a Consult exploded view (Pg.
- Page 6 Refer to the Exploded View (pg. 5) for additional clarification. PLEASE NOTE: BIO-Wheel Filtration Module for the ML-24BW(1) is located in the display tank in the Filtration Module and accessible IMPORTANT: Your system contains five types of filters: from the top back side of the display (see Exploded View, pg.
- Page 7 4. Unwrap Carbon Filter Pack and place inside Lower Filter Media Tray. 2. Open drain valves (A) and run cold, clean water through the BIO-Mix to flush out all NOTE: Before installing, gently shake cartridge Dolomite dust. to distribute carbon. Be sure to rinse Carbon Filter Pack thoroughly in cold, clean water NOTE: To avoid spillage, position system until water runs clear.
- Page 8 SYSTEM STARTUP MEASURING SALINITY After your system has been running for about two hours and water For Saltwater Systems Only: Add approximately 30 pounds of Marineland’s Instant is clear, it is time to measure the tank’s salt level. Ocean ®...
- Page 9 If you have ordered a precultured BIO-Wheel, it will be delivered in a separate container on a prearranged date. At that time, you should first install the BIO-Wheel Module and then add product. Remember…the ML-24BW(1) BIO-Wheel Filtration module is located in the display tank. 1. Shut down system.
- Page 10 ADDING ANIMALS 9. Place Upper BIO-Wheel Housing over BIO-Wheel and on top of Bottom BIO-Wheel Housing. NOTE: Housings are not interchangeable. Lobsters Holes in Upper Housing allow water flow to BIO-Wheel. Set salinity (1.020-1.025). Adjust water temperature (50°F). Before introducing new lobsters into the system, dip each lobster thoroughly in a bucket of saltwater.
- Page 11 A precultured replacement can be purchased area completely. Then don’t forget to turn the system back on. directly from Marineland Customer Service (see back cover). If water level is low and/or flow interruption is evident, turn off system, make sure all Inlet Valves are open and check Pump Intake (in Sump) for obstructions.
- Page 12 Every three to six months Clean Protein Skimmer Froth Cup/Foam Separator. To ensure proper operation, Froth Cup and Foam Separator should be cleaned every Clean Refrigeration Unit Condenser Intake Screen. week with warm water. To guard against overheating and system failure, the Refrigeration Condenser Intake Screen To remove Froth Cup and Foam Separator: should be brushed or vacuumed clean.This eliminates accumulated dust and prevents clogging.
- Page 13 NOTE:We strongly recommend that all servicing of the UV Disinfection Unit for the Lamp Shield. Marineland ML-24BW be performed by a qualified technician or trained associate. If you or your staff are not familiar with aquatic UV Disinfection Unit design and installation, call Marineland Customer Service for a service referral.
- Page 14 CAUTION: Some of the corrective procedures recommended below may • Make sure that power cord to Refrigeration Unit is plugged into proper outlet. require professional attention. For a service referral, call Marineland • See that Thermostat is at desired temperature setting and is not damaged.
- Page 15 Dispose of Properly. © 2003 Marineland • Moorpark, CA 93021 Printed in the U.S.A. Marineland, Bio-Wheel, MaRS, Magnum, Black Diamond and Instant Ocean are trademarks of The Aquaria Group. CLR is a trademark of another comapny. 10/03 Z080208...
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