FIGURE 1

Appliance

Power Cord

Drip Loop

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. WARNING–Toguardagainstinjury,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbeobserved,including

thefollowing:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. DANGER–Toavoidpossibleelectricshock,specialcareshouldbetakensincewaterisemployed

intheuseofaquariumequipment.Foreachofthefollowingsituations,donotattemptrepairsby

yourself;returntheappliancetoanauthorizedservicefacilityforserviceordiscardtheappliance:

A. Iftheappliancefallsintothewater,DON’Treachforit!Firstunplugitandthenretrieveit.

Ifelectricalcomponentsoftheappliancegetwet,unplugtheapplianceimmediately.

B. Iftheapplianceshowsanysignofabnormalwaterleakage,immediatelyunplugitfromthe

powersource.

C. Carefullyexaminetheapplianceafterinstallation.Itshouldnotbepluggedinifthereiswater

onpartsnotintendedtobewet.

D. Donotoperateanyapplianceifithasadamagedcordorplug,orifitismalfunctioning

orhasbeendroppedordamagedinanymanner.

E. Toavoidthepossibilityoftheappliance

plugorreceptaclegettingwet,position

aquariumstandandtanktoonesideof

awall-mountedreceptacletoprevent

waterfromdrippingontothereceptacle

orplug.A“driploop,”showninFigure1,

shouldbearrangedbytheuserforeach

cordconnectinganaquariumappliance

toareceptacle.The“driploop”isthat

partofthecordbelowthelevelofthe

receptacle,ortheconnectorifanextension

cordisused,topreventwatertraveling

alongthecordandcomingincontactwith

thereceptacle.Iftheplugorreceptacle

doesgetwet,DON’Tunplugthecord.

Disconnectthefuseorcircuitbreakerthat

suppliespowertotheappliance.Then,

unplugandexamineforpresenceofwater

inthereceptacle.

3. Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenany

applianceisusedbyornearchildren.

4. Toavoidinjury,donotcontactmovingparts

orhotpartssuchasheaters,fans,compressor,

andthelike.

5. Alwaysunpluganappliancefromanoutletwhennotinuse,beforeputtingonortakingoffparts,

andbeforecleaning.Neveryankcordtopullplugfromoutlet.Grasptheplugandpulltodisconnect.

6. Donotuseanapplianceforotherthanintendeduse.Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedorsold

bytheappliancemanufacturermaycauseanunsafecondition.

7. Donotinstallorstoretheappliancewhereitwillbeexposedtotheweatherortotemperatures

belowfreezing.

8. Readandobservealltheimportantnoticesontheappliance.

9. Ifanextensioncordisnecessary,acordwithaproperratingshouldbeused.Acordratedforless

amperesorwattsthantheapplianceratingmayoverheat.Careshouldbetakentoarrangethecord

sothatitwillnotbetrippedoverorpulled.

10. Foraddedsafety,thefixturemustbepluggedintoareceptaclecontrolledbyaGFI(groundfault

interrupter)circuitbreaker.Devicemustbeproperlyconnectedtoagroundedthree-prongreceptacle.

11. Donotusethisapplianceinsuchawaythattheventsarerestrictedorblocked.Theseventsare

necessarytoavoidover-heatingandinsuresafeoperatingtemperature.

12. ThisapplianceisintendedFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:Pleasereadthefollowingprecautionsbeforeuse!

1. Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,alwaysunplugthepumpandpowercordsbeforeperformingany

maintenance.Donotsubmersechiller.

2. Neverallowsmallchildrentotouch,climb-on,orplaywiththechiller.Adultsupervisionisrequired.

3. Neversetachilleronanunsturdyorunsupportedstructure,suchasthosewhichareunabletosupport

theweightofafilledchiller,aresuspended,canrockorsway,cansag,oronwheelsorallowsthechillerto

over-hang.Thesecouldcausethechillertoleak,crack,orevenfalloverifatopheavysituationiscreated.

4. Donotallowchillertooperatedryatanytime.

5. Alwaysobservepropermaintenancetoensureoptimaloperation.

HANDLE WITH CARE!Alwayshandlechillerwithcaretoavoidpersonalinjury.

1. Alwaysliftthechillerbythehandles.

2 Neverliftachillerwithwethands.

3 Chillersareheavyitemsandassistancemayberequiredtoliftthem.

CHILLER LOCATION

1. Forbestresults,placethechillerinalocationbestsuitedtosupportthetotalweightofthechiller.

2 Alwaysplacethechillerinaflatandlevelarea.

3. Keepchillerinawellventilatedareaandawayfromaheatingorcoolingvent.

4. Donotplacenearelectroniccomponentsandsystems(i.e.T.V,Stereosystems,etc...).

Rubber Compression Gasket (4)

Control Panel

Front Grill

Hose-Tubing Connector Elbow (2)

Compression Gasket Cap (2)

Metal HoseClamp (2)

FIGURE 2

This configuration used on 1/2 HP and 1 HP Aquarium Chillers

Outlet configuration used on 1/10 HP, 1/6 HP and 1/4 HP Aquarium Chillers

This configuration used on 1/10 HP, 1/6 HP and 1/4 HP Aquarium Chillers

Model 1/10 HP Aquarium Chiller 1/6 HP Aquarium Chiller 1/4 HP Aquarium Chiller 1/2 HP Aquarium Chiller 1 HP Aquarium Chiller

Recommended Size* Upto55gallonaquarium Upto90gallonaquarium Upto125gallonaquarium Upto250gallonaquarium Upto400gallonaquarium

Rated Voltage AC120V AC120V AC120V AC120V AC120V

Rated Cycle 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz

Fuse Size 10amp 15amp 15amp n/a n/a

Rated Power 1/10HP 1/6HP 1/4HP 1/2HP 1HP

Temperature Range 39°F-90°F 39°F-90°F 39°F-90°F 39°F-90°F 39°F-90°F

Temperature Deferential +/–2° +/–2° +/–2° +/–2° +/–2°

Preset Temperature 76°F 76°F 76°F 76°F 76°F

Refrigerant R134A R134A R134A R410A R410A

Recommended Flow Rate 200gph-300gph 325gph-550gph 475gph-800gph 750gph-1,500gph 1,000gph-2,000gph

Tubing Size Connectors** 5/8"or3/4"I.D.flexibletubing 5/8"or3/4"I.D.flexibletubing 5/8"or3/4"I.D.flexibletubing 3/4"or1"I.D.flexibletubing 3/4"or1"I.D.flexibletubing

** Basedona15°temperaturepulldownfromambientairtemperature.** Tubingnotincluded.

PARTS DIAGRAM

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

FIGURE 3Typical Chiller Setup

INSTALLATION

Chiller Placement:

CAUTION:Donotplugchillertoanelectricaloutletorpowersourceuntilinstallationiscompletedandcirculationpumpisactivated.

1) Placechillerinawellventilatedareaandawayfromsourcesofheat.

WARNING:Thechillerwillproduceexcessiveheatifnotplacedinawellventilatedarea.

2) Makesurethereisatleast12"ofspaceinfrontandbackofthechillerforproperaircirculation.

3) Makesurethatthechillerisnotexposedtooutdoorelementsorweather.

4) Filtertheaquariumwaterbeforeitpassesthroughthechillertoreduceorganicdepositandbuild-upinthechiller.Chillerconnectionsshouldbeplacedafterallfiltermedia.

CAUTION:Donotrestrictwaterflowafterchillertopreventleakscausedbypressurebuildup.

Parts Installation:

1) Removewaterchambercapsfromchiller.

2) Inserthose-tubingconnectorelbowintocompressiongasketcap.

3) Sliderubbercompressiongasketontohosetubingconnectorelbow.

4) Attachtowaterchamber.Tightencompressiongasketcapontochiller.

Hose Connection Attachment:

1) Insertmetalhose-clampontoflexibletubing.

2) Attachflexibletubingoverhose-tubingconnectorelbow.Secureandtightenmetalhoseclamp(usingaflatheadscrewdriver)ontotheelbow.

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 5

2) Plugapplianceintotemporaryadapter.(Figure7)

Two-Pole Outlet

Grounded OutletBox Cover

GROUNDING

Grounding Setup:

Thisapplianceshouldbegroundedtominimizethepossibilityofelectricshock.Thisapplianceisequippedwithanelectriccordhavinganequipmentgroundingconductorandagroundingtypeplug.Theplugmustbepluggedintoanoutletthatisinstalledandgroundedinaccordancewithallappropriatecodesandordinances.

Thisapplianceisforuseonanominal120-voltcircuit,andhasagroundingplugthatlooksliketheplugillustratedbelow.(Figure4)

Grounding Installation:

Thegreen-coloredrigidear(screw,andthelike)extendingfromtheadaptermustbefastenedtoapermanentgroundsuchasagroundedoutletbox.

1) Plugtemporaryadapterintotwo-poleoutlet.Insertscrewthroughrigidearontemporaryadapterandintogroundedoutletbox.(Figure6)

AtemporaryadapterwhichlooksliketheadapterillustratedinFigure5maybeusedtoconnectthisplugtoatwo-polereceptacleasshown,ifagroundedoutletisnotavailable.

Thetemporaryadaptershouldbeusedonlyuntilagroundedoutletcanbeinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.

Power Strip Setup:

1) Ifusingapowerstrip,thegroundconnectormustbepluggedintoareceptaclecontrolledbyaGFI(groundfaultinterrupter)circuitbreaker.

2) Makesuretoplacethepowerstripinadryandsafeareaawayfromtheaquariuminordertoavoidmoisture.

3) Placepowerstripinasecureandstableareasothatitcannotfallintotheaquariumorsump.

4) Makesureallreceptaclesareprotectedfromwater:splash,spillingandevaporation.

Grounded Outlet

Two-Pole Receptacle

Two-Pole Receptacle

Rigid Ear(Grounding Means)

Rigid Ear(Grounding Means)

Grounded OutletBox Cover

Temporary Adapter

Temporary Adapter

ScrewGrounded Plug

Grounded Plug

Grounded Pin

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 8CONTROL PANEL for 1/2 HP and 1 HP models

FIGURE 10CONTROL PANEL for 1/10 HP, 1/6 HP and 1/4 HP models

Set ButtonLCD Screen

Set ButtonLCD Screen

OPERATION

Initial Start-Up

1) Turnonwaterpumpandcirculatewaterthroughthechiller.

CAUTION:Donotoperatechillerwithoutthewatercirculatingthroughtheunit.

2) Checkalltubingconnectionsforleaks.

3) Connectchillerpowercordintopowersupplyoroutlet(120V).

Note:Ifagroundedoutletisnotavailable,providegroundingmeans.

4) Turnchilleron.

5) Controlscreenwilllightupwhenchilleristurnedon.

6) DigitalLCDscreenwilldisplaycurrentwatertemperatureatchillerinlet.

Setting Temperature:

1) Pressthe“Set”buttononce.TheLCDScreenwillstartblinkingandwilldisplaythecurrentsetpoint.

2) Usetheupordownarrowkeystoadjustthetemperaturetothedesiredsettingbetween39°Fand90°F.

3) Press“Set”buttonagaintoreturntonormaloperatingmode.

4) Whenactivelycooling,theorangeworkinglightwillbelit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. There’s no power to the unit.

A. Theplugisnotconnectedtothepowersupply.

A. Thefusehasblown(for1/10,1/6,and1/4HPmodelsonly).

Q. Power is on but the chiller does not turn on.

A. Thecompressorrequiresa3minutedelaybetweencycles.Thisistopreventshortcyclingofthecompressormotor.

A. Theactualwatertemperatureisalreadyatorlowerthanthesetpointtemperature.(Adjusttemperaturesettingtoraiseorlowerthesetpointtemperature).

Q. Water is leaking from the chiller.

A. Compressiongasketcapisnotontightly.

A. Flexibletubingisnotattachedcorrectly.Checktubingconnectionsandtightenhose-clampontoflexibletubing.

Electrical Outlet for Aquarium Heaters:

Size1/10HP,1/6HP,and1/4HPchillersareequippedwithanelectricaloutletforplugginginanaquariumheater.Shouldthewatertemperatureintheaquariumdropbelowthechillersettemperature,theelectricaloutletisturnedonalongwiththeaquariumheater.Theoutletandheaterwillturnoffwhentheaquariumwaterreachesthechillersettemperature.Anindicatorlightonchillercontrolpanelwillilluminatewhenelectricaloutletandheaterareinoperation.

MAINTENANCE

Note:Chillerhasnouserserviceableparts.

SAFETY:Alwaysunplugchillerfrompowersupplybeforeshuttingofftheflowofwater.

Monthly:

1) Checkwaterpumpandfiltersupplyingwatertochillertoensureproperwaterflow.

2) Cleanfrontgrillwithavacuumcleanertosuctionoffdustanddebris.

Every Two Months:

1) Cleanfrontgrillfilterpads.

a. Removegrillfromclipsbygentlypullinggrillfreefromthebottomendandunlatchingtabs.

b. Rinseoutfilterpadwithwaterandairdrybeforere-attachingfiltertofrontgrillandchiller.

3) Cleanheatexchanger.

a. Usepressurizedairorcompressedairtocleandustanddebrisfromtheheatexchangegrill.

Fuse replacement (forModels1/10HP,1/6HPand1/4HP):

Note:Unplugchillerfrompowersupplybeforereplacingfuse.

1) Unscrewfusecapandremovespentfuse.

2) Insertreplacementfuseintocapandtightencapintochiller.

WARRANTY

Coralifewarrantsthatthisproductshallbefreefromdefectiveelectricalcomponentsduetodefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipforaperiodoftwelvemonthsfromthedateofpurchase.Ifadefectisshown,Coralifewill,atCoralife’ssolediscretion,eitherrepairorreplacetheproductwithoutcharge.Nocashrefundswillbemade.Thiswarrantyisprovidedsolelytotheoriginalconsumerpurchaseroftheproductandmaynotbetransferredorassigned.

Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamageresultingfromaccident,misuse,abuse,lackofreasonablecare,failuretofollowsafetyandinstallationinstructions,useoftheproductwithnon-standardelectricalservice,oranyotherdefectnotresultingfromdefectsintheelectricalcomponentsoftheproductordefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.ThiswarrantywillnotbeeffectiveunlessanduntiltheCoralifeproductisshowntohavebeenusedinaccordancewiththesafetyandinstallationinstructionsaccompanyingtheproduct.

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