AQUA MEDIC X-Flow 3000 Aquarium Cooler Instruction Manual

AQUA MEDIC X-Flow 3000 Aquarium Cooler

Product Information

• Manufacturer: AB Aqua Medic GmbH
• Address: Gewerbepark 24, 49143 Bissendorf, Germany

Specifications

• For aquaria up to 500 liters
• Holder for glass thickness up to 20 mm
• Power supply: 220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
• X-Flow 3000 power supply: DC 12 V, 4.2 W
• Cable length: X-Flow 3000 – 1,500 mm, Power supply unit – 1,500 mm, Temperature sensor – 1,000 mm
• Dimensions: X-Flow 3000 – 270 x 65 x 50 mm, Cool control – 120 x 62 x 28 mm

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions:

• Always disconnect all units from the power supply system before putting hands into the water.
• Connect all units to the mains via a residual current device with a maximum residual current of 30 mA.
• Suitable for indoor use only.
• Protect the unit from moisture, splash, and condensate.
• Regularly clean the fans from dirt and salt deposits.
• Not suitable as a toy for children.

Working Principle:

The fan is placed on the aquarium edge and fixed with Allen screws to blow air over the water’s surface. Adjust fan speed based on cooling requirements.

Set-Up:

1. Fix the fan on the aquarium edge ensuring the fans blow air over the water surface.
2. Use the control unit to adjust fan speed based on cooling needs.
3. Increase fan speed during hot spells (up to 99%).

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the X-Flow 3000 for saltwater aquariums?
  A: Yes, you can use the X-Flow 3000 for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Ensure to regularly clean the fans from salt deposits.

• Q: How often should I clean the temperature sensor?
  A: It is recommended to clean the temperature sensor periodically, at least once every month, to ensure accurate temperature readings.

Fan for fastening on the aquarium edge

Highly efficient tangential fan with digital temperature control

• Very powerful due to wide airflow
• Incl. cool control – digital monitor and controller with touchscreen display
• Energy-saving and safe operation due to 12 V low voltage
• High and reliable switching accuracy
• The setpoint can be adjusted in 0.1 °C steps
• Control range from 0 – 36 °C
• Cools aquaria by 2 – 4 °C through evaporation cooling
• High running smoothness due to speed-controlled tangential fan wheel
• Switching accuracy is 0.5 °C
• Easy to mount on aquarium rim (max. 20 mm)
• Variably adjustable flow angle

The cool control is supplied with a waterproof temperature probe. The LCD provides instant information on the current temperature. The set value and fan power (40 – 99%) are also displayed and can be easily adjusted.

Shipment

• X-Flow 3000
• cool control
• DC 12 V power supply unit

Safety instructions

• When working in the aquarium, always disconnect all units from the power supply system before putting your hands into the water. Connect all units to the mains via a residual current device with a maximum residual current of 30 mA.
• Suitable for indoor use only.
• Protect the unit from moisture, splash and condensate.
• Regularly clean the fans from dirt and salt deposits.
• Not suitable as a toy for children.

Working principle

The rotating fan is mounted on the edge of the aquarium so that a steady stream of air sweeps over the water’s surface. This leads to increased evaporation. The resulting evaporative cooling cools the aquarium down by up to 4 °C.

Set-Up

The fan is put on the aquarium edge and fixed with the Allen screws. It should be fastened in such a way that the fans blow air over the water’s surface. The control unit supplied allows the fan speed to be adjusted to the cooling requirement. Normally, it will be sufficient to operate the fan at a low speed (50 – 80%). During hot spells, the speed can be increased up to 99%.
Available spare parts: Please refer to www.aqua-medic.de.

Controller cool control

Temperature controller cool control with touch display for controlling 12 or 24-volt DC fans with barrel connector (5.5 mm x 2.1 mm). The Aqua Medic temperature controller cool control is equipped with a saltwater-proof temperature sensor as standard and is ready for connection.

Fan
A 12 or 24 V DC fan with a barrel connector (5.5 mm x 2.1 mm) can be connected. The power pack of the fan is connected to the corresponding connection on the controller (Fig. 1, No. 5) as a power supply, the fan is connected to the power output of the controller (Fig. 1, No. 6).

Description of the front panel

1. Fan power
2. Nominal value + set
3. Actual value
4. Temperature sensor
5. Power supply 12 or 24 V DC. Socket for barrel connector (5.5 mm x 2.1 mm)
6. Connection for fan with a barrel connector (5.5 mm x 2.1 mm)
7. Arrow key to adjust the parameter
8. Arrow key to adjust the parameter
9. „On/Off“ button

Technical Data

Operation

ON / OFF setting (Fig. 1, No. 9)
When switched off, press briefly to switch on; when switched on, press briefly to switch off. If the power supply was interrupted, the switch has to be tapped again to switch the unit on.

Setting the cut-off temperature
Briefly press the ▼ or ▲ key during operation, SET starts to flash on the display in front of the set value (Fig. 1, No. 2). Then press the ▼ or ▲ key to set the cut-off temperature. After this process is completed, the set value is automatically saved within three seconds.

Setting the maximum fan power
Press the ▲ key for three seconds during operation, MAX appears on the display. Then press the ▼ or ▲ key to set the desired fan power (40-99%). The set value is automatically saved within three seconds. If the set value is not sufficient to achieve the desired cooling, the power has to be increased, if possible.

Output control
If the displayed temperature is 0.5 °C higher than the set value, a fan symbol appears and the connected fan starts to work. When the set value is reached, the fan switches off and the fan symbol disappears.

Alarm

High or low-temperature alarm
The display temperature is more than 50 °C, the fan flashes, HHH is displayed and you hear an alarm tone. Press any key to turn the alarm off. If the display temperature is less than -20 °C, LLL appears in the display and you hear an alarm tone. Press any key to turn the alarm off. When the displayed temperature is in the range of -20 ~ 50 °C again, the alarm code will disappear.

Sensor Fault Alarm
If the sensor has a short circuit or an open circuit fault, the connected fan will not work. Instead of the actual temperature, EEE is displayed, you will hear an alarm tone. The alarm can only be turned off by switching off the unit.

Maintenance

The fans are maintenance-free. However, they should be cleaned regularly, in particular of salt deposits. The fans can be exchanged separately. To do so, an end cap has to be unscrewed. Then, the protective grilles can be shoved out and the fans are accessible. Only exchange the faulty fan for an original Aqua Medic fan. Only these are suitable for the installation to aquaria.

Warranty conditions

• AB Aqua Medic GmbH grants the first-time user a 24-month guarantee from the date of purchase on all material and manufacturing defects of the device. Incidentally, the consumer has legal rights; these are not limited by this warranty. This warranty does not cover user serviceable parts, due to normal wear & tear.
• The original invoice or receipt is required as proof of purchase. During the warranty period, we will repair the product for free by installing new or renewed parts. This warranty only covers material and processing faults that occur when used as intended. It does not apply to damage caused by transport, improper handling, incorrect installation, negligence, interference or repairs made by unauthorized persons.
• In case of a fault with the unit during or after the warranty period, please contact your dealer. All further steps are clarified between the dealer and AB Aqua Medic. All complaints and returns that are not sent to us via specialist dealers cannot be processed. AB Aqua Medic is not liable for consequential damages resulting from the use of any of our products.
• AB Aqua Medic GmbH – Gewerbepark 24 – 49143 Bissendorf/Germany Technical changes reserved – 07/2023/v1

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References

• Aqua Medic GmbH

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