Red Sea MAX User Manual
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The switch turns off the moonlights in the event that you do
not want them on automatically when the daylights are off.
Setting the timer
Each black segment switch around the face of the timer
represents ¼ of an hour. Move the segment switches to the
outer position for the time you want the daylights to be on
and to the inner position for the time you want the daylights
to be off.
Once you have the MAX fully operational and switched on,
you can set the actual time by rotating the dial until the arrow
is opposite the current time.
To test that the hood is functioning correctly carry out the
following procedure:
Plug the Red Sea MAX power center cord into the wall
socket and switch on the uppermost switch, which will
turn on the hood.
Set the timer's three-position switch to the ON position
(“I”). The daylights and the cooling fan will turn on. The
moonlights will be off.
Set the moonlight switch to the ON position (“I”) and
move the timer's three-position switch to the OFF position
(“O”). The daylights and the cooling fan will turn off. The
moonlights will be on. Toggling the moonlight will switch
them on and off.
Make sure all switches are set to OFF. Disconnect the MAX
from the power.
Congratulations, you have completed the assembly of your
MAX and can now move it to its chosen location. You are now
ready to set up your reef tank.
Preparing the saltwater
Seawater naturally contains all of the elements necessary for
marine life. Although collecting saltwater directly from the
ocean has its appeal, it also has drawbacks such as pollution,
pathogens and algae, and therefore it is recommended to use
synthetic seawater.
Synthetic salt mixes are available for use with pure fresh
water, containing all the necessary minerals in the right
proportions. Please follow these guidelines for preparing
saltwater.
Salinity and specific gravity
Salinity is a measure of the total amount of dissolved minerals
and salt in the water, expressed in parts per thousand (ppt,
0/00) or grams per liter. The average salinity of ocean water
is about 35 ppt. Specific gravity (SG) is defined as the ratio of
the density of the liquid in question to the density of pure
water. Since the density of a liquid varies with temperature,
so does specific gravity. The specific gravity of seawater at 35
ppt and 25°C (77°F) is 1.026. The desired range for a marine
aquarium is 1.022 to 1.028. Use a hydrometer to estimate the
salinity and specific gravity in marine systems.
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