Vertex Omega 130 User Manual

Vertex™ Omega 130 / Instruction Manual © Vertex Technologies
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The pump is now fully disassembled and can be cleaned using clean water or a mild solution of Acetic Acid
(Household white vinegar). Ultimately for thorough cleaning the pump could be run in this solution overnight.
Using strong Acidic mediums can possibly damage your pump casing and/or internal parts. If an acidic solution is
used; it is imperative to clean all parts with warm water before assembling and putting the unit back in operation.
For any further maintenance of the Sicce motor block simply refer to the Sicce™ manual supplied.
** Important point: Before reassembling the pump; ensure the inner motor blocks bearing inside the pump as
well as the bearing on the bearing-plate are properly seated.
Further to all the instruction above on how to disassemble the skimmer body and pump the following
maintenances are recommended to be performed from time to time:
Apply a small amount of food-grade silicone lubrication to Omega’s Bayonet O-ring
Apply a small amount of food-grade silicone lubrication to the Bayonet’s Screw-side
Clean the Air-line Silicone Tubing
Clean the Venturi Air-line and Ozone-Line nipples
Clean the Silencer foam from salt-creep and ensure inner silencer compartment is dry.
Trouble Shooting and Solutions:
Diagnosis
Possible Cause
Solution
Over-flow upon Adjustment
Clogged Impeller
Clean the Needle-Wheel
Clogged Venturi
Clean the Venturi with water
Skimmer Overflows
Use of Epoxy or water conditioners
Run Carbon / Perform a water-change
Clogged Venturi / Silencer
Clean Venturi and/ or Silencer
Blocked Out-put
Remove the impediment
Excessively high water level
Adjust to proper water level
New Skimmer Syndrome
Allow 2 weeks for breaking in
Skimmer Does not collect Skimmate
Oily foods and/ or additives
Allow time for the condition to
subside
Broken Impeller Pins
Replace Impeller, correct placing
Over-sized skimmer
Replace with adequate size skimmer
New Tank Syndrome
Lack of enough Bio-load
Shallow water
Refer to skimmer placement / page 2
Higher than Normal noise level
Clogged Silencer or Venturi
Clean the respected part thoroughly
Out-put Clogged
Examine the Out-put
Improperly Seated bearings
Readjust bearings position
Micro-Bubble production
Water level fluctuation
Maintain Constant water level
Use of Epoxy or water conditioners
Run Carbon / Perform a water-change
Clogged Venturi
Examine and clean Venturi
Skimmer body discoloration
Exposure to UV and/ or Ozone
Expected / Nonperformance affecting
Exposure to light
Remove lighting source

Vertex Omega 130 Specifications

General

Brand	Vertex
Model	Omega 130
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English