Aquavitro element M Manual De Instrucciones página 14

Method 3: Fluidized Media
In this method, a media is allowed to tumble freely(fluidize) in the
Reactor Chamber (F) using the flow of the Pump (K).
Take care that the media used does not have a surface or structure
that would allow it to grind itself into a dust as it is fluidized. A simple
test of the media is to take a small amount and rub it in your hands
to see if it creates dust. Usually if it does not create a dust then it is
fine to fluidize.
Resins such as aquavitro purfiltrum™, Seachem Purigen® or PHA
media such as aquavitro biogen™ are quite effective as fluidized
media.
The amount of media used is variable based on the buoyancy of
each media and the flow rate applied.
1. Make certain the element™ Sponge (D1) is on the bottom of the
Reactor Chamber (F).
2. Fill the Reactor Chamber (F) with the media to the desired level.
3. Place the Separation Plate (G) onto the Threaded Rod (I).
4. Lower the Separation Plate (G) down until it begins to enter the
Reactor Chamber (F) by turning the Threaded Rod (I) counter
clockwise, taking care that the two notches in the plate line up
with the inner tracks of the chamber.
5. Place the remaining element™ Sponges (D2 and D3) on top
of the Separation Plate (G), lowering the plate further as
necessary to make space.
6. Put Upper Reactor Chamber Cover (C2) in place making certain
that the notches in the cover rim face the appropriate direction
(see Figure 5).
7. Reattach the Knob (I.1).
8. Raise the Separation Plate (G) back up to the top of the Reactor
Chamber (F) securing the element™ Sponges (D2 and D3) in
place to prevent any fine media bypass.
9. The media can now easily be rinsed if necessary.
10. Slide the Reactor Chamber (F) back into the Reactor Column (E).
11. Replace the Reactor Column Cover (H) and the Locking Ring (B2).
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Figure 5
Fluidized Media
A listing of recommended
volumes of Seachem and
aquavitro media to fluidize
is available at
www.aquavitro.com.