VEVOR CL-280 Aquarium Chiller User Manual

CL-280 Aquarium Chiller

Product Information: Water Chiller

The VEVOR Water Chiller is an energy-saving, low-noise cooling system designed for both fresh and marine water. It comes in two models, CL-280 and CL-600, and features a durable compressor provided by well-known brands, a finned condenser, and a corrosion-resistant heat exchanger made of high-quality industrial pure titanium. The radiator is made of premium aluminum and coated with anti-corrosion paint.

Specifications:

• Models: CL-280, CL-600
• Compressor: Durable, energy-saving, low-noise
• Condenser: Finned with strict quality control procedures
• Radiator: Premium aluminum coated with anti-corrosion paint
• Heat exchanger: Corrosion-resistant, high-quality industrial pure titanium

Product Usage Instructions: Water Chiller

Before operating the VEVOR Water Chiller, please read the following instructions carefully:

Installation:

1. Place the chiller on a flat and stable surface.
2. Connect the inlet and outlet hoses to the water source and the aquarium or other equipment that needs to be cooled.
3. Connect the power supply to the chiller. Make sure to use a power supply that meets the rated voltage and frequency.

How to Use:

1. Turn on the power switch.
2. Set the desired temperature using the temperature controller.
3. The chiller will automatically start cooling the water when the temperature exceeds the set value.

Maintenance:
Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the water chiller. Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove any debris or dirt from the heat exchanger and condenser using a soft brush or compressed air.
3. Clean the water filter and replace it if necessary.
4. Check for any leaks or damage and repair or replace parts as needed.

Cleaning:
Disconnect the power supply before cleaning the water chiller.
Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the exterior of the chiller. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any problems with the water chiller, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual or contact VEVOR customer service for assistance.

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Safety precautions

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this electric appliance. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. WARNING| Improper operation may cause personal injury. Improper operation may cause damage to the machine.

Improper operation may cause others object damage.

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**| The symbol indicates that the user should pay high attention to and pay attention to the drawing shows the situation to be noted, and the left figure shows “Be careful of electric shock”.

| Disconnect the chiller when moving from one location to another.

**| Do not use a power supply that does not meet the rated voltage and frequency.

The use of non-compliant power supplies can cause fire or electric shock.

| If the machine emits smoke, odor, motor noise and other abnormal conditions, Please do not use it. It may cause fire or electric shock.
| Do not disassemble, repair or rectify the machine during use. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock and personal injury.
**| BE CAREFUL**

| Do not damage or arbitrarily change the original power cord, and do not bend, forcibly pull, bind or press the power cord under heavy objects. This will damage the power cord, causing electric leakage fire or electric shock.

| If the machine is not used for a long time, please unplug the power cord from the socket.

| If the power cord is damaged, contact your local service center or a qualified electrician to install an appropriate replacement cord to prevent any injury or damage.
**| Never insert fingers, pencils, or any other object through the air inlet when chiller is running.

| When the power cord is unplugged from the socket, the plug should be unplugged. Do not pull the power cord to forcibly pull the wire, which may cause damage to the wire and lead to leakage or electric shock.

| Please disconnect the power supply when cleaning.
**| This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Fcc| FCC information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION:
Many thanks for choosing the VEVOR water chillers.

• With energy-saving, low-noise and excellent durable compressor provided by well-known brands.
• With finned condensor produced under strict quality control procedures and the radiator made with premium aluminum and coated with anti-corrosion paint.
• With corrosion-resistant heat exchanger made of high quality industrial pure titanium, ideal for both fresh and marine water.
  The chillers are widely used in ornamental aquariums, medical cosmetology, biopharmaceutical, horticulture, soilless cultivation and other fields.

FEATURES：
Unique and creative design of the space with ABS housing, safe and reliable.

• Micro computer controlled and easily operated with the control panel.
• High-quality compressor of excellent durability, low-noise and energy efficiency.
• Titanium heat exchanger, reliable and corrosion-resistant.
• Reserved socket for outside heater, if water heating is needed, plug in a heater and then it is controlled by the inner thermostat.
• The air filter prevents the chiller from being affected by dirt accumulation, and the air filter can be removed, assembled and cleaned with ease.
• The water inlet and outlet are 360 degree tunable, easy to use.

TECHNICAL PARAMETER

PERFROMANCE CURVES

Temperature ℉Work time CL-280
(Min=Minute, H=Hour)

Temperature ℉ Work time CL-600
(Min=Minute, H=Hour)

NOTES:

1. Refrigerating effect will be impacted by ambient temperature, water circulation flow rate, installation position, lighting system, surrounding heat sources, room ventilation, aquarium/reservoir structure, etc. To get the best use of this machine, please strictly follow this instruction manual.
2. Recommended water volume is closely related to the ambient temperature and the required water temperature. When ambient temperature is high (and a low water temperature is required) the water volume should be REDUCED to achieve best performance.

PRODUCT STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

heater socket：282616

Size of connectors

A| 42| 42
B| 22| 22
C| 21| 21
D1| Φ16| Φ16
D2| Φ12| Φ16
d| Φ10| Φ12
E| 29| 29
H| 89| 90
G| 24| 24
F| 18| 18

DIMENSION

Back View View from right side Front View Top View

DIMENSION

MODEL| L(mm)| W(mm)| H1(mm)| H2(mm)
CL-280| 310| 320| 370| 480
CL-600| 325| 365| 405| 515

INSTALLATION

TIPS！Please check the accessories before installation.

Installation method:

1. Check the Accessories Box, inside of which there are 2 PVC hoses, 1 water pump, 1 hose clamp, and 1 suction cup. See the Fig.1. Take out the 2 hoses firstly.
2. Go on Check the Accessories Bag. See the Fig.2. Assemble the water inlet and outlet. See the Fig.3. Fig. 2 Fig. 3
3. Fix water inlet and outlet on the chiller. See the Fig.4 and connect to the PVC flexible hoses. See the Fig.5.Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
4. Pick the hose 1 ( the hose with one end connected to the chiller inlet), see the Fig. 5, then connect the other end to the water pump outlet, fasten the hose clamp tight (see the Fig. 6) Pick the hose 2 (the hose with one end connected to the chiller outlet), then insert the other end through the elastic ring of the suction cup, and fix it at proper position inside the aquarium wall (see the Fig.6.)
   Pick the hose 2 (the hose with one end connected to the chiller outlet), then insert the other end through the elastic ring of the suction cup, and fix it at proper position inside the aquarium wall (see the Fig.6.)
   Note: for the water pump installation, please refer to the Water Pump Instruction Manual.
   Attention: Check the chiller inlet and outlet carefully, DO NOT MISCONNECT.
   Fig. 5

HOW TO USE

Before using the machine, please check:

1. Power cord is securely plugged into a grounded, correctly rated outlet. Make sure the power voltage and frequency are in accordance with the data specified on the nameplate or in the instruction manual.
2. The water inlet, outlet and hose are connected correctly and firmly, make sure there are no leaks or clogs.
3. Keep sufficient clearance between the chiller and its surrounding objects for heat dissipation and convenient maintenance, with at least 30cm clearance around front (air inlet) and sides and 60cm in back (air outlet). If the chiller is to be put in an aquarium cabinet, the cabinet should have enough grilles for air circulation, or to be equipped with an extra small exhaust fan.

If the 3 items above are OK, you may begin using your water chiller:

1. Turn on water pump, making sure the Circulating Cooling Water System can run normally without any blockage or leak.
2. Turn on the chiller and use the Control Panel to set desired water temperature.

Adjust temperature

1. Plug the chiller into a socket of rated voltage and frequency, turn it on. The power indicator light is on and the LCD shows the current water temperature. Fig.1.
2. Press “SET” to enter the setting. Press ▲ to turn up pre-set temperature, and press ▼ to turn down pre-set temperature. The starting temperature difference is 2℉，for example, the chiller needs to be set at least 2℉ lower than the actual water temperature to get it started.
   The chiller needs to set at least 2℉ lower| The chiller needs to set at least 2℉ higher than the actual water temperature to heat.
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   than the actual water temperature to cool.|
   Fig.2.| Fig.3.
3. After setting the temperature, the LCD shows the current water temperature, and the chiller will select cool or heat mode automatically after comparing the set temperature and actual water temperature. If in cool mode, the green indicator blinks in “delayed start” state, after a 3 minutes’ delay, the chiller starts chilling, and the green indicator becomes solid. If in heat mode, the heater works without delay and the red indicator turns on (Note: heater not included, it requires the user to insert a heater with a two-pin flat plug). Fig.4.
4. When the chiller works in cool mode, the green indicator turns on. When the water temperature drops to the pre-set temperature, the chiller stops working. If the water temperature rises to meet the starting condition (temperature difference is 2℉), the chiller enters a 3-minute delay and then starts working automatically. By repeating in this way, the chiller keeps the water temperature stay between pre-set temperature and the temperature+ 2℉. See the Fig. 5.
5. When the chiller works in heat mode, the red indicator turns on. When the water temperature rises to the pre-set temperature, the heater stops working. If the water temperature drops to meet the starting condition (temperature difference is 2℉), the heater works again. By repeating in this way, the chiller keeps the water temperature stay between pre-set temperature and the temperature – 2℉. See the Fig. 6. Fig.5. Fig.6.

MAINTENANCE

1. Regular maintenance is needed each year. Please power off and unplug before maintaining.
2. Please DO NOT use chemicals such as gasoline, benzene and diluent to wipe the chiller.
3. Control panel and motor must be kept dry. If water or any liquid is found on the chiller, please turn off the power immediately and wipe it off with cloth before restarting.
4. DO NOT operate the chiller if it has a damaged cord or plug, or it is malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. DO NOT attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangers or other hazards. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel for service or replacing all electrical parts.
6. If the chiller is not in use for a long time, please unplug the power cord, fully discharge the residual water in the tubes, clean the inlet/outlet and hoses and dry them thoroughly. Put the chiller away at a safe dry place.

CLEANING

Step1: Please unplug (important!). See the Fig. 1.

Fig.1

Step2: Please gently “PULL” on the left and right sides of the air inlet window and open it (see the Fig. 2), and then take the air filter out. See the Fig. 3.

Step3: To prevent dust accumulation, please clean the air filter in water or with a vacuum cleaner regularly. See the Fig. 4.

Note: For optimal refrigerating performance, circulating and filter system, and the air filter should be cleaned at least once every month including hoses, fittings, filter media, titanium tube inside the machine and others, as the dirt accumulation and or clogs would weaken the refrigerating capacity.

ATTENTIONS

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Failures may be caused by improper operation or maintenance. Before sending the defective product for repair, check the troubleshooting table below.

fuse, check the power switch, plug. Check if plug in the rated voltage and frequency.
display and the
machine doesn’t
work
| High air and water|
The compressor stops working| temperature leading to high internal pressure, heat protector or| Please improve the heat dissipation and air ventilation. Change capacitor or heat protector.
| capacitor failure|
Refrigerating| Refrigerant leakage or| Please contact a certificated and licensed
capacity reduces| not enough refrigerant| technician to check and refill the refrigerant.
dramatically or no| left. Poor heat| Improve the heat dissipation and air
refrigeration at all| dissipation, condenser| ventilation. Remove dust accumulation on
after a long time of| radiator fins blocked by| the air inlet and parts. Reduce the water
normal use| dust.| volume referring to the specifications.
| | To calibrate water temperature:
| | 1. Press and hold “SET” for 10 seconds to
| | enter Temp Error Adjustment Function,
| | digital display will show “CA”.
The displayed| There is tolerance| 2. Press “▲”(turn up) or “▼” (turn down)
water temp is| between the LCD| until the displayed figure equals to the
different from the| displayed temp and the| tolerance intended to eliminate (tolerance
actual water temp| actual water temp.| CA = actual water temp – displayed water
| | temp), adjusting range is +4 to -4.
| | 3. After your adjusting operation has
| | stopped for 10 seconds, the control panel
| | will exit to show the adjusted temperature.
Water temp| | Turn off or replace the heating switch; refer to operating instructions to adjust temperature control.
reaching set-up| |
temp, but the unit| Temperature sensor|
continues to run| not installed at right|
Digital display| place, or temperature|
shows “E1”, cannot detect| sensor failed| Check the temperature sensor installation.
water temp| |

Note: If any other abnormal conditions occur during normal use, please do not try to dissemble and fix the machine by yourself, take it to your supplier or contact certificated and licensed technicians for repair.

Manufacturer: Shenzhen XingRisheng lndustrial Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 2, Baolong Road 3, Baolong Avenue, Baolong Industrial Park, Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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