Dennerle CO2 Micro-Perler Special Notice D'emploi page 5

CO Micro-Perler Special
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Efficient, compact CO diffusor for aquariums, specially designed for use in conjunction with external filters.
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With CO
- Instructions for use: please read carefully and keep in a safe place. -
Congratulations on purchasing this high-quality CO diffusor from DENNERLE. If used properly and treated with due care, this diffusor will provide your aquari-
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um with a reliable and consistent supply of CO – the most important fertilizer for aquarium plants.
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DENNERLE wishes you lasting enjoyment from your aquarium!
Example set-up for a
DENNERLE CO fertilization system:
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CO cylinder
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CO pressure reducer with needle valve
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CO special check valve
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CO bubble counter Exact
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Special CO hose Softflex
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CO diffusor with Micro-Perler Special
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External filter
Upgrade level 1:
CO night cut-off valve Comfort
with timer : shuts off the CO
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Upgrade level 2:
pH-Controller 588 Digital Comfort with CO night cut-off valve Comfort
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fully automatically.
How the CO Micro-Perler works
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The CO supplied by the CO fertilizer system is forced through the micro-
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pore filter tube, thereby forming thousands of tiny CO bubbles that quick-
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ly and effectively dissolve in the steady flow of water. The CO
water then enters the aquarium through the filter return line.
Other gases that occur naturally in the aquarium water – so-called waste
gases – are also carried along. However, these do not dissolve, but form
small bubbles that are automatically expelled by the filter.
The Micro-Perler Special is used in place of the standard filter basket on the
intake line of the external filter.
Aquarium size and
suitable external filters
Given normal CO requirements, the Micro-
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Perler Special can supply aquariums of up
to 400 liters. The device is ideally suited
for use with all external filters with a water
flow from bottom to top and a minimum
water output of approx. 100 liters/hour.,
i.e. for practically all standard models.
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Profi-Line
bubble counter Exact.
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at night, since the plants do not consume any CO at nighttime.
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: Measures the pH value continuously and adjusts the CO
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In the case of filters with an output in excess of 400 liters/hour, we
recommend connecting two Micro-Perlers Special (see Fig.). External fil-
ters with a water flow from top to bottom are not suitable, since it is
not possible to expel the waste gases, which in turn impairs the filter
-enriched
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function.
The Micro-Perler Special can be used in combination with all standard
CO supply systems.
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Precise control
using the CO bubble counter Exact
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The number of bubbles per minute is used to calculate the amount of CO
in the aquarium. The DENNERLE CO bubble counter Exact caters for simple
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and convenient readings: since it is swivel-mounted, it can be moved into
the ideal position. The white reflector bracket makes it possible to count the
bubbles accurately, even in poor lighting conditions, for example, in the
floor cupboard. Strong hose connectors with coupling rings provide secure
connections and guard against CO leaks.
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The CO bubbles generated by the DENNERLE CO
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have an average weight of approx. 0.125 mg and a volume of 0.063
ml. 10 bubbles per minute therefore correspond to a CO
approx. 1.8 g or 0.9 liters per day.
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What is what
Prior to installation
To ensure that the Micro-Perler Special can generate especially fine CO
the Micro-pore filter tube has to be soaked in water and allowed to expand.
Therefore, place the Micro-Perler in water at least 12 hours prior to installation, or
install it in the aquarium and wait for 12 hours before activating the CO
How to install
the Micro-Perler Special correctly
1. Rinse the Micro-Perler Special with warm tap water. Do not use deter-
gent!
2. Plug the CO supply hose onto the hose connector. TIP: Dipping the end
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of the hose into hot water briefly beforehand makes it easier to slide it
over the hose connector.
3. Select a suitable spot in the aquarium to affix the unit. The spot should
not be too bright, to prevent possible algae growth. Disconnect the exi-
sting filter basket on the intake hose of the external filter and attach
the Micro-Perler. The hose connector is designed to fix standard hose
sizes 12/16 mm and 16/22 mm (TIP: when using a 16/22 mm
hose, it is possible to cut or saw off the thinner top section of the nip-
supply
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ple to increase the water flow). If the external filter is equipped with
an intake pipe, connect the Micro-Perler and the intake tube with an
appropriate length of hose.
4. Secure the Micro-Perler Special as far down in the aquarium as possible
using the two suction cups.
What is what
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Mounting bracket
Fastening clip
bubble counter Exact
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Slots for attaching the unit with a strap
Longlife suction cups
supply of
with suction nipples
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Bubble counter
How to install the
CO bubble counter Exact correctly:
CO hose connector for all 4/6 mm hoses 2
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Hose connector for external filters for
hoses measuring 12/16 mm
and 16/22 mm
Longlife suction cups
Micro-pore filter tube
CO compartment
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Suction basket
bubbles,
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supply.
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and the hose leading to the aquarium to the other hose connector.
Screw the connecting nuts on tightly again.
5. Click the bubble counter in place in the mounting bracket and secu-
re the fastening clips.
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6. Align the bubble counter and the reflector bracket by turning so that
the CO bubbles are clearly visible.
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Bubble counter tube
7. Set the required amount of CO
CO supply from the pressure reducer
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re reducer. For this purpose, please also consult the instructions for
(needle valve)
CO outflow into the aquarium
use for the other components of your CO
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Reflector bracket
Strap
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1. Open both fastening clips and remove the
bubble counter from the mounting bracket.
2. Ideally, the bubble counter should be
attached directly to the CO cylinder.
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This means that it is in the immediate
vicinity of the pressure reducer.
Advantage: adjustments made to the
amount of CO supplied via the needle
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valve of the pressure reducer are
immediately visible on the bubble
counter. For this purpose, feed the
strap through the two slots in the
mounting bracket with the fleecy side
facing outwards and attach the moun-
ting bracket to the CO cylinder. If desi-
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red, remove the Longlife suction cups
and suction nipples beforehand.
Further fastening options: (1) using
the two suction cups to the side of the
aquarium or (2) using screws (not
included in the scope of delivery) to
the wall or in a floor cupboard. For this
purpose, remove the suction cups and
suction nipples. If using a CO night
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cut-off valve, the bubble counter
should be installed as follows pressure
reducer night cut-off valve
check valve bubble counter
CO diffusor (see assembly example).
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3. Pour tap water into the bubble counter
until it is 3/4 full. TIP: This is done
most easily by immersing the bubble
counter in water and gently tapping it
against the hose connectors.
4. Cut the CO hose at an appropriate
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point. Unscrew the connecting nuts on
the bubble counter and slip them over
the hose ends. Attach the hose coming
from the pressure reducer to the hose
connector with the bubble counter tube
via the needle valve on the pressu-
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fertilizer system.
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