Simplicity 2023-0118 Dosing Pump User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Simplicity

Simplicity 2023-0118 Dosing Pump User Guide

Parts List

Dosing Pump
Pump Head Cover (Smoke Colored)
Electronic Power Supply
Check Valves (5)
Spare Dosing Pump Head
100 mL Measuring Cup
Pump Head Labels
Mounting Hole Template

Controller Operation Key

Display Screen
Controller Buttons
Pump Head
Label Placement
Input
Output

Sample Dosing Schedule

Two Part (Alkalinity and Calcium)

In order to maintain steady levels, dose calcium, and alkalinity at regular intervals throughout the day. Alkalinity and calcium should also be dosed at alternating time intervals to minimize the chance of precipitation. We recommend dosing one on the even hours and the other on the odd Part One (Pump 1)

Part Two (Pump 2)

hours of the day.
Dosing Pump Quick Start Guide
To calculate the amount of each part needed, divide the total daily dose by 12.

Tip: If your daily dosage divided by 12 does not return a whole number, you have the following options.

Adjust the amount so that the sum adds up to the total For example, a daily dosage of 100 mL divided by 12 is 8.33 mL. Since dosing 8.33 mL is not allowed, dose 8 mL eight times daily and 9 mL four times daily. In this example, the total daily dosage would be 100 mL.
If you aren’t concerned with it being exact, round the dosage to the nearest whole For example, a daily dosage of 100 mL divided by 12 is 8.33 mL or 8 mL twelve times daily. In this example, the total daily dosage would be 96 mL.

Safety Information

Please take great care when installing and using this pump. This is an electrical device and, as with any electrical device used in or around an aquarium, caution needs to be exercised. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire, serious bodily injury or even death. Please follow these safety requirements carefully, as failure to do so will void the warranty and could cause serious safety hazards.

NEVER operate the pump if it has been damaged or is malfunctioning.
NEVER operate the controller with wet hands or if the controller is wet.
NEVER re-wire, re-configure or modify the pump in any way.
NEVER use with generators.
NEVER grab the pump by the electrical cord as this may cause the wires to become exposed.
NEVER install the pump outdoors or in a wet environment.
NEVER subject the pump to direct heat, such as sunlight or heat lamps.
ALWAYS unplug the pump from its powersource before doing any work on the pump or placing hands in water.
ALWAYS leave a bit of slack in the electrical cord to help absorb any pump vibrations.
ALWAYS use a GFCI (Ground-fault Circuit Interrupter).
ALWAYS keep away from children.
ALWAYS run the pump with a drip loop in the power cord to prevent moisture from reaching your power receptacle.
ALWAYS run the pump with adequate space to allow cooling.
ALWAYS place the power supply in a cool

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

For troubleshooting, maintenance, and frequently asked questions, please visit simplicityaquatics.com/support/ dry location.

Warranty & Contact Information

For warranty information, please visit simplicityaquatics.com/support/warranty/
Need more help? Please contact us at simplicityaquatics.com/contact

Calibrate Pump Heads

*** ALWAYS prime and calibrate the dosing pump in the exact location

where you plan to use it.
**Moving the dosing pump or changing the length or location of the tubing afterward can cause inaccurate results *****

To calibrate, you will need the following:

Dosing Pump
Dosing Tubing
100 mL Measuring Cup
Empty container with minimum capacity of 2 cups

Prime the Pumps

Before calibrating or using your dosing pump, each pump head must first be primed. The priming process fills the input and output lines with liquid and removes all air bubbles.

Place the dosing pump where you plan to use it during regular operation, with the input and output of the pump heads pointing straight
down. The dosing pump can be set on a shelf or mounted to the wall. (For information on how to mount the dosing pump to a wall, please see Mounting the Dosing Pump in this guide.)
Attach dosing tubing to the clear plastic connector on the input line (left side) of the first pump head. Place the other side of the tubing into the empty container. Use the same length, route, and location of dosing tubing that you will use during standard pump
Cut a 1-inch section of standard dosing Attach this section of tubing to the clear plastic connector on output line (right side) of the first pump head. Add a check valve to the other
end of the 1-inch section of tubing. Ensure the smaller internal tip of the check valve is pointing downwards towards the final dosing location.
Attach another dosing tubing section to the check valve’s Place the other side of the tubing back into the empty container. Use the same length of dosing tubing that you will use during standard pump operation.
Fill the empty container with RO-DI
Press on the controller. The controller screen should display Manu Mode, indicating manual or user-controlled
Select pump 1.
Press and hold ENTER for about thirty seconds until the water flows without any air bubbles in the input and output If the pump head will not prime, move the container with the RO/DI water closer to the dosing pump.
Visually check the input and output dosing tubing for any air bubbles. If air bubbles are present, hold ENTER for ten additional Check for air bubbles again and repeat this process until no air bubbles remain. The goal of priming is to remove all air bubbles. Repeat steps 2-9 for each dosing pump head

Calibrating the Pump Heads

Do NOT calibrate the pumps without properly priming them first.

Place the input line for the first pump head into a container filled with RO-DI
Place the empty 100mL measuring cup below the output line of the first pump
Press on the Select pump number 1

and press ENTER.

Press on the controller to begin the calibration
Carefully watch the measuring cup fill with Upon reaching the 50 mL level, immediately press again. Pump calibration is now complete.
With the input line removed from the water source, remove the RO-DI water from the line by running the pump in manual mode (Manu Mode).
Repeat this process for each dosing pump
Repeat the calibration process every six

Set-up

Set Date & Time

Press ENTER.
Select Set Date & Time and press ENTER.
Select Year using and . Select the current year using and . Repeat this process for Month and Day.
Once the date is correct, press ENTER.

Follow the same process to set the The controller uses military time, so if it’s 3:30 PM, set the time to 15:30.
Once the time is correct, press ENTER.

Programming

Press ENTER.
Select Set Program and press ENTER.
Select the number of the pump that you would like to We recommend using pumps 1 and 2 for two-part dosing and pumps 3 and 4 for additional components. Please see Sample Dosing Schedule in this guide for an example.
Select Times Per Day and set between 1 and (This is the number of times the pump will dose on a given day.) Press ENTER after making

your selection. Note: Although the dosing pump can dose up to 24-times daily, this is excessive for most hobbyists. For two-part dosing, we recommend 12-times per day. For most other additives, once per day is sufficient.

Select Interval Day and set between 0 and An interval of 0 doses every day starting today, an interval of 1 doses every other day starting tomorrow, and an interval of 30 doses once every 30 days. Press ENTER after making your selection.
Select Dosing Volume and set in mL for the first dosing interval. Press ENTER after making your
Select Dosing Time and set the first dosing interval in military time Press ENTER after making your selection.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each dosing
Prime the dosing pump with the dosing
Repeat this process for each pump

Mounting the Dosing Pump

Mount the unit to the wall using the provided mounting hole template and two 5/8-inch long wood screws

Requirements:

The input and output of the pump heads must be pointing straight
The distance between the dosing pump and dosing container, as well as the distance between the dosing pump and sump, can be a maximum of five feet. However, placing the

dosing pump closer to the dosing chemicals will result in a more consistent performance.