TUNZE 8555 RO Water Controller Instruction Manual

TUNZE 8555 RO Water Controller

ABOUT COMPANY

• TUNZE® Aquarientechnik GmbH Seeshaupter Straße 68
• 82377 Penzberg – Germany
• Tel: +49 8856 2022
• Fax: +49 8856 2021
• info@tunze.com
• www.tunze.com

General aspects

• TUNZE® RO Water Controller 8555 is an automatic water level regulator for the TUNZE® RO Station with pure water tank or with any other water tank with an automatic refill system for aquariums. It consists of a controller (1), two sensors (2), a water valve (3), and an 12 V power supply unit (4). Depending on the demand, the water valve can be fitted for submerged operation by means of the switched socket outlet 3150.110 (5) for mains operation.
• We do not recommend this refill unit for Nano RO Station 8515.
• If the position of the sensors of the RO Water Controller is reversed, the switched socket outlet 3150.110 and a pump can be used to empty a water tank, and thus it can also be used for automatic filling or emptying of tanks.
• By means of two combinations, a water changing system can be built.
• This device is suitable for users (including children) with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities or without any experience or previous knowledge, if suitable supervision or detailed instructions on the operation of the device is provided by a responsible person (6).

Disposal (in keeping with RL2002/96/EU)

The device and the battery may not be disposed of in normal domestic waste; it has to be disposed of in an expert manner.
Important for Europe: Devices can be disposed of through your community’s disposal area.

Function

TUNZE® RO Water Controller 8555 uses two sensors (float switches) i.e. one sensor (1) to switch on the valve and to monitor the water level (LED Water On) and one sensor (2) for switching the system off (LED Water Off). The controller also contains an electronic time monitor, which stops the valve after twelve hours (delivery condition) or twenty-four hours of continuous operation (time out). This may prevent the container from flowing over when a sensor is blocked, for example. After pressing the “Reset” (3) button, the water controller is operational again.
Installation of the valve, see instructions 8550 / accessories.

Safety instructions

• Mount power supply unit 5012.01 and controller 8555 in dry and well ventilated locations only ! (1)
• Do not mount in the vicinity of heat sources (2); ambient temperature max. 35° Celsius (95° F).
• Do not kink the cable (3).
• Do not situate magnetic pane cleaners or other magnets in the vicinity of the sensor, as otherwise functional failure is possible; keep a distance of at least 20 cm (7.8 in.).
• Prior to initial operation, please check whether the operating voltage corresponds to the mains voltage available.
• Do not repair a damaged mains cable, but have the units repaired.
• Connect to recommended TUNZE units only.
• During the operation, the valve may turn hot (approx. 60° Celsius / 140° F).
• Float switches, internal electric components and valves can cease up, and may cause water damage to the reverse osmosis units connected. For this reason, do not operate the RO Water Controller unattended.
• Please also observe the safety instructions for the RO units !
• Keep the operating instructions in a safe place.

Selecting the position for Controller 8555

• The wall has to be dry; do not select a position above the aquarium ! (1)
• Observe available cable length; an extension is not possible !
• The indicator lamps have to be visible !
• Place the cable connections in such a way that no water can run along and get into the controller (2) !

Attachment

• For attachment of the controller, please use the plastic self-adhesive hook and loop strips enclosed (3).
• The surface has to be free from grease, clean and smooth, such as a plastic surface.
• Stick the strips to the housing; for this purpose remove the protective film and press down.
• Subsequently remove the second protective film, place the unit at the requested position and press down, observing the position of the cable in the process.

Holding device of the sensors on a vertical aquarium pane or on a tank

1. Premount the holding device.

2. Use the lower retaining screw to set the glass thickness (max. 19 mm (.74 in.)).

3. Tighten the clamping screw. Ensure a tight fit.

4. Position the sliding part at the requested position by means of the holding plate of the sensor. The pin on holding plate

5. has to point in direction of the float switch.
   Insert the sensor with cable upwards into the sensor holding device; subsequently tighten the sensor screws.
   Accessories

6. Longer screws are available for glass panes up to a thickness of 39 mm (1.33 in.): 2 screws M5 x 60 mm (2.36 in.), article No. 3000.244.
   Attaching the sensor holding device with extension to a vertical tank pane or tank
   

7. Use the retaining rail to link the extension; for this purpose place the threaded plate 3000.27 on the rear side of the rails and screw down from the front with one screw each.

8. For other mounting steps, please refer to the description in „Attachment to vertical aquarium pane or container“ (1 – 5).

Holding device of the sensors on a horizontal aquarium pane or on a tank

1. Premount the holding clamp.

2. Use the retaining screw to set the glass thickness (max. 19 mm (.74)).

3. Tighten the clamping screws.

4. Premount the retaining rail with the sliding part for the sensor

5. and set the requested position of the sensor in the process.

6. 7. Loosely fit the screw and nut on the retaining rail, suspend in holding clamp (1), and screw down.
      Insert the sensor with cable upwards into the sensor holding device; subsequently tighten the sensor screws.
      Accessories

7. Longer screws are available for glass panes up to a thickness of 39 mm (1.53 in.): 2 screws M5 x 60 mm (2.36 in.), article No. 3000.244.

Sticking the holding device on to the glass pane

• The standard holding clamp is not required for this type of attachment. Instead, two retaining plates for each perforated rail have to be adhered to the tank pane with silicone adhesive, article No. 104.72. We recommend to carry out the attachment work in fresh air as the holding capacity is lower in water and is successful only, if the following points are observed: Push the sliding parts (2) and the rail (1) of the holding device together, and screw down the threaded plate (3) at the extreme ends of the rail with one of the enclosed screws (4) each; the smooth plate surface has to make contact to the rail.
• For dry sticking, use cleansing alcohol (free of petroleum or oils) to clean the sticker point.
• For under-water attachment, use the blade cleaner to remove algae and any slimy film from the attachment point in the tank.
• Apply 2 to 3 mm (.07 to .11 in.) of silicone (5) to the cleaned threaded plates (3), and press them down on to the pane tightly so that the silicone penetrates the empty threaded hole.
• Under water, process the silicone within 20 seconds to avoid skin formation.
• The bond has to cure for 24 hours without load.

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on Controller 8555

• Green LED (1) “DC Power” is lit = controller is energized.
• Yellow LED (2) “Water On” is lit = water level low; valve in operation.
• Yellow LED (3) “Water Off” is lit = water level high; valve not operating.
• Red LED (4) „Time Out“ is lit = an electronic time monitor, which stops the valve after twelve hours (default condition) or twenty-four hours of continuous operation (time out). After pressing the “Reset” button, the controller is operational again.

Setting the time monitor (time out)

• Depending on the plant and the requirement, the time monitor in the controller 8555 can be set to twelve hours (default condition) or twenty-four hours. This may prevent the container from flowing over when a sensor is blocked, for example. Remove the mains plug !
• Remove the cover; for this purpose undo the screws on the rear side of the housing (1).
• Adjust jumper (red pin) on the PCB (2).
• Caution ! Do not damage the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or the cables in the process !

Accessories

• Switched socket outlet 3150.110
• In case of TUNZE® RO Water Controller 8555, the enclosed valve can be replaced by switched socket outlet 3150.110 for mains operation (3). For this purpose, the cable of the switched socket outlet is connected to the luster terminal of the controller instead of the valve (low voltage) and the switched socket outlet is plugged to the mains plug. The switched socket outlet can be used to switch centrifugal pumps, metering pumps, et cetera with 130 V, max. 1,800 W (115 V / 900 W).

Illustrations of parts

| 8555.000| List of parts

RO Water Controller

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1| 8555.100| Controller 8555
2| 8555.200| Water valve
3| 5012.010| Power supply unit 12V
4| 3000.220| Mounting bar
5| 3155.100| Sliding unit for sensor
6| 3150.310| Holder board
7| 3000.270| Adhesive attachment for holder
8| 3000.240| Clamp holder
8a| 3000.243| Screw set

The illustration shows the individual parts supplied. The list of spare parts may also contain parts which deviate from the illustrations.

Guarantee

• The unit manufactured by TUNZE® Aquarientechnik GmbH carries a limited guarantee for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of purchase covering all defects in material and workmanship. Within the framework of the corresponding laws, your remedies in case of a violation of the guarantee obligation shall be limited to returning the unit manufactured by TUNZE® Aquarientechnik GmbH for repair or replacement at the discretion of the manufacturer. Within the framework of the corresponding laws, the said shall be the only remedies. Consequential damage and/or other damage shall be excluded therefrom explicitly. Defect units shall have to be shipped to the dealer or the manufacturer in the original packaging together with the sales slip in a pre-paid consignment. Unpaid consignments will not be accepted by the manufacturer.
• Exclusion from guarantee shall exist also in case of damage caused by inexpert handling (such as water damage), technical modification carried out by the buyer or by connection to devices which have not been recommended.
• Subject to technical modifications, especially those which further safety and technical progress. Customers in USA, please refer to seperate Limited Warranty for United States brochure.

Disposal

• (in keeping with RL2002/96/EU)
• Devices and batteries may not be disposed of in normal domestic waste; it has to be removed in an expert manner.
• Important for Europe: Devices and batteries can be disposed of through your community’s disposal area.

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