CORALIFE 16 Gallon BioCube Aquarium Instruction Manual

CORALIFE 16 Gallon BioCube Aquarium Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

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ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:
3. If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
4. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
5. Carefully examine the appliance after It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
6. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
7. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop,” shown in figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug the Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then, unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
8. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
9. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
10. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
11. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
12. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below
13. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating
14. Read and observe all the important notices on the
15. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be A cord rated for less amperes orwatts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
16. For added safety, the fixture must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by a GFI (ground fault interrupter) circuit Device must be properly connected to a grounded three-prong receptacle.
17. Do not use this appliance in such a way that the vents are restricted or These vents are necessaryto avoid over-heating and ensure safe operating temperature.

This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Please read the following precautions

before use!

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the pump and power cords before performing any maintenance. Do not submerse canopy.
2. Never allow small children to touch, climb-on, or play with the aquarium or its stand. Adult supervision is required.
3. Never place an aquarium on the floor; it can cause injury or become
4. Never set an aquarium on an unsturdy or unsupported structure, such as those which are unable to support the weight of a filled aquarium, are suspended, can rock or sway, can sag, or on wheels or allows the aquarium to over-hang. These could cause the aquarium to leak, crack, or even fall over if a top heavy situation is created.
5. Aquarium supports that are less than 12″ wide (front and back) should be fastened or tethered to a wall to prevent a top heavy or unstable condition.
6. Do not allow water pump to operate dry at any
7. Always observe proper maintenance to ensure optimal

HANDLE WITH CARE! Always handle aquarium with care to avoid personal

injury.

1. Never lift or attempt to move an aquarium that is not completely empty, partially full or filled.
2. Never lift an aquarium with wet
3. Never attempt to lift an aquarium by grasping the upper edges of the frame or from the canopy.
4. Always lift or carry an empty aquarium by supporting it from the bottom of the

AQUARIUM LOCATION

1. For best results, place an aquarium in a location best suited to support the total weight of the aquarium. The total filled weight of an aquarium is approximately 10-12 lbs. per gallon of water plus the added weight of sand, gravel, rocks or decorations.
2. Always place an aquarium in a flat and level
3. Avoid placing an aquarium where it will receive direct sunlight. Full or even partial sunlight can cause algae growth.
4. Keep aquarium in a well ventilated area away from a heating or cooling
5. Do not place near electronic components and systems (i.e., TV, stereo systems, ).

PARTS DIAGRAM

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

ASSEMBLY

Safety Precautions:

ASSEMBLY

1. Do not plug BioCube® aquarium into an outlet or power source until setup and installation is completed.
2. Visually inspect the aquarium and canopy prior to installation to make sure it has not been damaged.

Wet/Dry Filter Assembly (Figure 3)

1. Add desired media (biological or chemical) on top of the trays in the second chamber and drop the media tray into If used as a refugium, add live rock and macroalgae to the bottom before inserting the media tray.
2. Place the BioCube® filter cartridge into the slot provided on the cartridge
3. Make sure that the sponge filter is correctly placed in the third chamber of the wet/dry section with the water pump properly assembled and connected to the wet/dry return output.
   

Lighting Startup Operation

1. Plug the power supply into an acceptable outlet or power source. Be sure to incorporate a “drip loop” to prevent water droplets from running down the cord and into the outlet should any water get onto the cord.
2. Press the power ‘’ button; 0:00 will be
3. Press MENU to set the clock and program the

Timer Programming Instructions To Set the Clock (CLO Mode):

1. Choose between 12 or 24 hour mode, using the arrow buttons.
2. Press MENU to select preferred hour
3. ‘’ will appear on the display to indicate clock setting function. If 12H mode was selected, clock will display ‘12:00am’ with the ‘12’ If 24H mode was selected, clock will display ‘0:00am’ with the ‘0’ blinking.
4. Press arrow buttons to set the ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ will be displayed on the bottom right corner.
5. Press MENU to move to minutes. Use the arrow buttons to set the minutes.
6. Clock setting is complete, press MENU to move to the next step – Programming Channel 1.

Programming Channel 1 – Daylight LEDs

‘1’ and ‘ON’ will appear on the display to indicate timer setting for Channel 1.

7. Press arrow buttons to set the
8. Press MENU to move to minutes. Use the arrow buttons to set the minutes.
9. Press MENU to move to ‘OFF’ time for Channel 1. Repeat steps 7 and 8.
10. Channel 1 programming is complete. Press MENU to move to the next step – Programming Channel

Programming Channel 2 – Color Enhancing LEDs (Automatic Sunrise/Sunset Function)

‘2’ and ‘ON’ will appear on the display to indicate timer setting for Channel 2.

11. Press arrow buttons to set the
12. Press MENU to move to minutes. Press arrow buttons to set the minutes.
13. Press MENU to move to ‘OFF’ time for Channel 2. Repeat steps 11 and 12.
14. Channel 2 programming is complete. Press MENU to move to the next step – Programming Channel

Programming Channel 3 – Blue LEDs (Automatic Moonrise/Moonset Function)

‘3’ and ‘ON will appear on the display to indicate timer setting for Channel 3.

15. Press arrow buttons to set the
16. Press MENU to move to minutes. Press arrow buttons to set the minutes.
17. Press MENU to move to ‘OFF’ time for Channel
18. Repeat steps 15 and
19. Channel 3 programming is complete. Press MENU to Exit programming mode and return to the clock display.

Selecting a Manual Program:

1. Press and hold MENU for 3 seconds – all LEDs will turn on (at full power). Use the arrow buttons to search for the desired program.
   • LC1 = Only Daytime LEDs will turn
   • LC2 = Only Sunrise/Sunset LEDs will turn on. (They will start at low power and increase incrementally over 30 minutes)
   • LC3 = Only Moon Glow LEDs will turn on. (They will start at low power and increase incrementally over 60 minutes)
   • CLO = Set the clock and timer for all LEDs. (Press MENU once to go back to clock display or twice to start programming )
   • SHO = Demo mode will turn

Cooling Fan

1. Make sure that the cooling fan is on and blowing across the unit.

FIGURE 4

WARNING

Do not obstruct cooling fan air input and cooling fan air discharge.
Keep canopy vents clean from dust and debris.

Wet/Dry Filter Start-Up Operation

1. Open canopy and remove filter cartridge. Rinse thoroughly with cool freshwater and reinstall in 1st chamber.
2. Rinse substrate, sand, gravel, rocks, driftwood, plants and ornaments and add to aquarium.
3. Prepare aquarium water (saltwater/ freshwater). Make sure water is at room temperature to prevent condensation.
4. Slowly add water to the aquarium. Make sure to fill aquarium up to the lower edge of the top moulding (Figure 5).

FIGURE 5

Plug water pump power cord into an outlet or power source. Pump will raise water level in aquarium section and drain into wet/dry section (Figure 6).

Because chamber 1 has a high and stable water level, it is recommended to insert an aquarium heater in this section, as
Once the pump is running, add additional water to the aquarium until the water level in the pump chamber reaches the desired running level.

WET/DRY FILTRATION OPERATION

Wet/Dry Filtration

Observe and make sure that the water circulation is flowing properly from the aquarium section through the wet/dry section.

Step 1:

Water proceeds into surface and bottom intake.

FIGURE 7

Step 2:

Water passes through filter cartridge.

FIGURE 8

Step 3:

Water flows through the overflow tray, then trickles down through the media tray.

FIGURE 9

Step 4:

Water goes through the sponge filter into the water pump.

FIGURE 10

Step 5:

Water is pumped into the aquarium through the output discharge nozzle.

FIGURE 11

PRECAUTIONS:

For optimal filter performance

1. Do not block or obstruct surface intake and bottom intake.
2. Do not block or obstruct output discharge
3. Perform scheduled maintenance on filter
4. Observe scheduled maintenance on water
5. Make sure to perform scheduled water changes and BioCube® filtration

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

Make sure LEDs are turned off and unplug power cords from power source or outlet before performing any maintenance.

Daily Maintenance

1. Visually observe the BioCube® lighting and filtration to make sure that the system is functioning properly.

2. Check water level. Make sure to replace evaporated water with freshwater to replenish water supply (Figure 12).
   Note: Use only freshwater to replace evaporated water for both freshwater and saltwater setup.
   Caution: Do not let water get below the minimum water level.

3. Inspect and clear any debris from the lower and upper intake slots.

FIGURE 12

Weekly Maintenance

1. Keep BioCube aquarium surfaces cleanfrom dust and debris. Wipe exposed surfaces with a clean and dampened soft terry cloth.
2. Open canopy and wipe down light lens cover with a clean and dampened soft terry cloth.
3. Inspect filtration system for clogging and excessive accumulation of debris. Clean and remove debris from surface, bottom intake and overflow tray. Rinse parts if

Note: If using Bio-Balls or other biological media in chamber 2, it is important to avoid cleaning the bio-media to avoid removing the beneficial bacteria needed to break down ammonia and nitrites.

Monthly Maintenance

1. Remove used filter cartridge and discard (Figure 13). Replace with new cartridge.
   Note: Make sure to rinse new filter cartridge with cool freshwater before installing inside BioCube®.

2. Remove sponge filter from wet/dry section. Rinse and clean sponge with cool freshwater to remove accumulated organic buildup (Figure 13).

FIGURE 13

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect water pump assembly from output elbow attachment and detach pump from flexible tubing (Figure 14).

FIGURE 14

Disassemble pump and Rinse and wipe down all parts to dislodge debris and particulate matter (Figure 15).
Note: If calcium buildup is present, soak in a vinegar solution with 1 part vinegar : 1 part water for 1 hour and rinse thoroughly

FIGURE 15

Clean the light lens cover with a soft cloth to remove debris

LIMITED WARRANTY

Central Aquatics warrants that this product shall be free from defective electrical components and leaks or cracks due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase. If a defect is shown, Central Aquatics will, at Central Aquatics’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without charge. No cash refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely to the original consumer purchaser of the product and may not be transferred or assigned.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, failure to follow safety and installation instructions, use of the product with non-standard electrical service, or any other defect not resulting from defects in the electrical components of the product or defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty will not be effective unless and until the Coralife® product is shown to have been used in accordance with the safety and installation instructions accompanying the product, including the requirement that the product be placed on a flat, level surface designed to support the product.

THIS CONSTITUTES CENTRAL AQUATICS’ ENTIRE WARRANTY AND CENTRAL AQUATICS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. CENTRAL AQUATICS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF CENTRAL AQUATICS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

CENTRAL AQUATICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. CENTRAL AQUATICS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF AQUATIC LIFE, PERSONAL INJURY,AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by state or province.

Central Aquatics shall not have any obligations under this warranty unless the owner notifies Central Aquatics in writing of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery of the defect(s). Any notice to CENTRAL AQUATICS must be delivered by United States or electronic mail to one of the following addresses:

U.S. Mail

Central Aquatics

5401 W. Oakwood Park Drive Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

Electronic Mail

customerservice@coralifeproducts.com
Central Aquatics shall be allowed a reasonable period of time to investigate any warranty claim and to perform any testing Central Aquatics deems necessary to determine the cause of the defect. This warranty shall be interpreted under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
For additional information regarding this limited warranty, please contact us at the addresses above, or call us at 888-255-4527.
Coralife and BioCube are registered trademarks of Central Garden S Pet Company
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