TMC Aquarium REEF EASI-Dose Plus Series, REEF EASI-Dose Plus 1, REEF EASI-Dose Plus 2, REEF EASI-Dose Plus 3 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual
FOR ADV ANCED AQUA RISTS
BY TMC
FOR ADV ANCED AQUA RISTS
TMC
®
TMC
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
Important Safety Information - Please Read Carefully
- Always isolate from the mains electricity before installing or carrying out any
maintenance to the EASI-Dose Plus dosing system.
- Power to the EASI-Dose Plus dosing system must be supplied through a Residual Current
Device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
- Pump rating: 220-240V, 50Hz unless marked otherwise.
- Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning, or if it
has been dropped or damaged in any way.
- This unit is designed to be used indoors and is not suitable for any outdoor applications.
- Ensure the EASI-Dose Plus dosing system is safely positioned before operating.
Caution: The EASI-Dose plus Dosing system is not waterproof and therefore must not be
mounted above the aquarium or sump, or in any position where it may accidentally fall into
water or be splashed by water, or in a humid environment.
- Always leave a drip-loop in the cables to prevent water running down the cable and
reaching the power source (see below).
- Dispose of this unit responsibly. Check with your local authority for disposal
information.
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PARTS LIST
1. LCD display
2. Dosing pump head
3. Silicone hosing (3m)
4. Inlet (left)
5. Outlet (right)
6. Non return valve
7. Hosing connector
8. Power supply unit
(PSU)
PARTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION (NOT
SUPPLIED)
• Residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA.
• Additional silicone hosing and hosing connectors (depending on individual installation
requirements).
• Scissors for cutting the silicone hosing to the required length.
• Measuring vessel suitable for accurately measuring 10ml.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Power Consumption: 4W
Max Flow: 60ml/minute
Motor Speed: 3800rpm
Accuracy: +/-5%
9. Slave connection cable (supplied with Slave only)
10. PSU port -12v (not supplied with Slave)
11. Extension port A for Slave unit
12. Extension port B for Slave unit
13. Easi-Stir Plus extension port
14. Input from master (using connection cable
supplied with Slave)
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INSTALLATION OF ALL MASTER/SLAVE MODELS
Installing the EASI-Dose Plus dosing system is very easy and requires minimal set up, apart
from connecting power cables and silicone hosing.
1. Place the EASI-Dose Plus unit in a convenient, stable position (do not mount it above the
aquarium or in any position where it may accidentally
water) where it can be easily accessed for maintenance.
Useful Tip: We recommend using the EASI-Dose Plus shelf to allow easy and convenient
installation (shelf sold separately - please see back page for available accessories and spares).
2. Plug the power supply (PSU) into the PSU port (10) on the back of the unit ensuring there
is a drip loop in the power cable (see diagram above).
3. Carefully measure and cut the silicone hosing (3) to the required lengths. Please ensure
that the lengths of hosing are long enough to connect your liquid storage containers to the
inlet(s) (4) on the dosing pump head(s) (1) and to connect the outlet(s) (5) to your desired
dosing location, without any kinks or sagging. Additional silicone hosing and hosing
connectors may be required, depending on individual installation requirements.
4. Each dosing pump head (2) is controlled separately and, depending on model, is numbered
from 1 - 4 from left to right. The inlet (4) is on the left of the dosing pump head (2), and this
is where your chosen liquid is drawn in. The outlet (5) is on the
right and this is where the liquid is dispensed from.
5. Insert the non return valve (6) with the domed section pointing
upwards into the inlet (4) of the dosing pump head (2) (see photo).
6. Connect one end of your cut silicone hosing to your liquid storage
container and connect the other end to the non return valve (6)
ensuring there are no kinks or sagging.
Useful Tip: We recommend you use an EASI-Dose Plus dosing
container (sold separately - please see back page for details).
fall into water or be splashed by
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7. Insert a hosing connector (7) (with black dust protector removed) into the outlet (5) on
the right side of the dosing pump head (2) and connect another length of silicone hosing
to the other end. Place the end of this length of hosing in your desired dosing location e.g.
your sump, ensuring there are no kinks or sagging. Secure as required.
Useful Tip: We recommend the use of the EASI-Dose Plus hosing clamp (sold separately -
please see back page for details) to ensure a neat and secure set up.
8. Ensure all connections are tightly secured and that the EASI-Dose Plus unit is installed
correctly before operating. Failure to do so could result in leaks or operating problems.
9. Repeat the above steps for each dosing pump head you wish to use.
EXPANDING YOUR EASI-DOSE DOSING SYSTEM
The EASI-Dose Plus Dosing System is expandable and allows two EASI-Dose Plus Slave units
(4 pumps each) to be connected and independently controlled from the Master system
(EASI-Dose Plus 1, 2 or 3) giving you up to 8 additional pumps.
If you wish to expand your EASI-Dose Plus Master system, simply connect an EASI-Dose Plus
Slave (sold separately) to your Master system by inserting one end of the the slave connection
cable (9 - supplied with Slave unit only) into the INPUT socket on the Slave and the other end
into either extension port A or B (11 or 12) on the back of the EASI-Dose Plus Master
system. Once connected the Master system will power and automatically recognise the Slave
unit and you will be able to programme from the Master.
Complete the installation points above for each pump that you wish to use.
The EASI-Dose Plus can also be connected and used with the EASI-Stir magnetic stirrers to
offer simple automated stirring of your chosen liquid supplement or feed. Using the
connection cable supplied with the EASI-Stir, connect to the correct EASI-Stir extension port
on the back panel of your EASI-Dose Plus and the EASI-Stir will be automatically activated
15 seconds before each programmed dose time and then switches off before dosing
commences.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR EASI-DOSE MASTER (ALL MODELS)
The EASI-Dose Plus Master units are quickly and easily programmed by using a series of buttons.
A. Pump/OK Button
Use this button to select the pump number you wish
to change settings for. It will allow you to scroll
through each of the pumps’ settings and see the
progress of each dose. At any stage whilst
programming your unit, pressing this button will save
your programmed settings and will return the doser
to running mode (the ‘:’ on the clock will flash whilst
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B. Dose/
t Button
This button will allow you change the dose quantity (in ml) and also scroll to the ‘When to
dose’ section. It will also let you scroll left when changing other settings.
C.Time/
u Button
This will let you set the time of your unit, and also allow you to scroll right whilst changing
other settings.
D. Manual Feed/+ Button
This button will let you prime your pumps and also manually dose additives.
Please Note: this will not affect your settings when doing so.
When changing settings, it will allow you to increase the number displayed.
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in running mode but not whilst in setting mode).
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SETTING THE CURRENT TIME
1. Press button C (Time/u) to enter current time. The clock will flash whilst in the settings
mode.
2. Press button C (Time/u) again to scroll through the hours and minutes (selected item will
flash) and using button D (Manual Feed/+) increase the hours/minutes to the correct time.
3. Press button A (Pump/OK) to confirm and save the current time.
SETTING DOSING VOLUME
1. Press button A (Pump/OK) a number of times to scroll through all pump numbers until you
find the pump you wish to set dosing details for.
2. Press button B (Dose/t) to enter the dosing volume setting.
3. Press button D (Manual Feed/+) to adjust the first two digits (from 1 - 19) of the dosing
volume and then press button C (Time/u) to move onto the third digit of the dosing
volume and adjust using button D (Manual Feed/+) (1 - 9). For example, if you wanted to set
the dosing volume to 149ml, you would set the first two digits to 14 and the third digit to 9.
Please Note: Dosing volume can be set from 1ml to 199ml per dose.
SETTING DOSING TIMES
After setting your dosing volume you can set when to dose. Each pump can deliver your
determined dosing volume up to 24 times per day, on each hour, should you require it. Each
pump will start approximately 3 minutes after the previous one in order to allow time for
your chosen additives to mix with your aquarium water. For example if you set two pumps to
dose at 10am, the first will dose at 10am and the second will dose at approximately 10.03am.
1. After setting your dosing volume press button C (Time/u) to scroll through to the ‘when
to dose’ section of the screen. 1 to 24 represents each hour of the day in 24hr time
format. Press button C (Time/u) to scroll right, or button B (Dose/t) to scroll left. An
hour time slot will flash then you are able to select/deselect it.
2. Use button D (Manual Feed/+) to select/deselect the hours when you would like the
pumps to dose. The selected hours will be underlined when the button is pressed and will
be deselected by pressing button D (Manual Feed/+) again. No line will show under the
number when it is deselected.
3. Repeat the above process for all dosing pumps and then press and hold down button A
(Pump/OK) for 2 seconds to confirm and save the settings for all pumps. The dosing unit
will now be in running mode and the ‘:’ on the clock will now be flashing.
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Example Settings
Pump No: 1
Dosing Volume: 10ml
Dosing Times: 08:00, 12:00, 16:00
Pump No: 2
Dosing Volume: 20ml
Dosing Times: 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00
Pump No: 3
Dosing Volume: 100ml
Dosing Times: 12:00
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PRIMING THE PUMPS
Once you have set all of your desired settings you will need to prime each pump before
dosing can begin. Priming is the action of making the dosing pump manually take in liquid and
pass it to the end of the tubing so it is ready to dose into your desired location.
1. Press button A (Pump/OK) a number of times to scroll through and select the relevant
pump you need to prime.
2. Press button D (Manual Feed/+) and hold until your chosen dosing liquid exits out of the
hosing into your chosen dosing location e.g. sump.
3. Select the next pump to prime by pressing button A (Pump/OK) and repeat the process
until all pumps are primed as required.
Useful Tip:
when required.
CALIBRATING YOUR EASI-DOSE MASTER (ALL MODELS)
The calibration process is based on calibrating to a 10ml dosing volume. The calibration
process should be carried out using your chosen dosing liquid.
1. Carefully follow steps 1 to 9 in the “INSTALLATION OF ALL MASTER/SLAVE MODELS”
2. Fill your liquid storage container with a sufficient volume of your chosen liquid to allow
3. Carefully follow steps 1 to 3 in the “PRIMING THE PUMPS” section above.
4. Place the outlet hose of the first pump you are calibrating into your chosen measuring
5. To enter the calibration process press and hold the ‘Time’ button (3) for 3 seconds. Pump
6. Press the ‘Time’ button (3) and Pump No: 01 will begin dosing into your chosen
7. Measure the volume of liquid Pump No: 01 has dosed.
Using button D (Manual Feed/+) you can also manually dose additives as and
above.
the dosing pumps to be successfully primed.
vessel.
No: 01 should be flashing on the LCD screen.
measuring vessel.
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IF THE DOSED VOLUME IS LESS THAN 10ML
Dose
Time
Manual
Feed
+
Pump
OK
Please Note: The figure “100” which appears in ‘Dose Vol (ea)’ equates to 10 seconds of
pump working time, and this is increased by increments of 0.1 seconds by pressing the ‘Manual
Feed +’ button (4) to increase the figure ‘100’ to 101 (10.1 secs), 102 (10.2 secs) etc or decreased by
increments of 0.1 seconds by pressing the ‘Dose’ button (2) to decrease figure to 99 (9.9
secs), 98 (9.8 secs) etc.
8. If the dosed volume is less than 10ml, press the ‘Manual Feed +’ button (4) to increase
the ‘Dose Vol (ea)’ from 100 to 101.
9. Empty the liquid from the measuring vessel, place the outlet hose back in the vessel and then
press the ‘Time’ button (3) again. Pump No: 01 will begin dosing again.
10. Measure the volume of liquid Pump No: 01 has dosed.
11. Repeat this process, increasing the ‘Dose Vol (ea)’ to 102, 103, 104 etc until a dosing
volume of 10ml is achieved.
IF THE DOSED VOLUME IS MORE THAN 10ML
12. If the dosed volume is more than 10ml, press the ‘Dose’ button (2) to reduce the ‘Dose Vol
(ea)’ from 100 to 99.
13. Empty the liquid from the measuring vessel, place the outlet hose back in the vessel and then
press the ‘Time’ button (3) again. Pump No: 01 will begin dosing again.
14. Measure the volume of liquid Pump No: 01 has dosed.
15. Repeat this process reducing the ‘Dose Vol (ea)’ to 98, 97, 96 etc until a dosing volume of
10ml is achieved.
16. Once Pump No: 1 has been successfully calibrated press the ‘Pump OK’ button (1) to
change to Pump No: 02 to begin the calibration process of Pump No: 02. Pump No: 02
should be flashing on the LCD screen
17. Repeat the above steps for all pumps that require calibrating.
18. Once all pumps have been calibrated, press and hold the ‘Time’ button (3) for 3 seconds
to confirm and save all calibration settings and to exit the calibration process.
19. Now follow instructions for “PROGRAMMING YOUR EASI-DOSE MASTER (ALL
MODELS)” in the EASI-Dose Plus instructions.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Regularly check all connections to make sure they are secure and that the EASI-Dose Plus
unit is functioning correctly.
2. During routine maintenance, the dosing pump heads and the silicone hosing must be
checked for any signs of wear or degradation and must be replaced accordingly. Failure to
do so could result in dosing inaccuracies, operating problems and damage to the dosing
pump. Spares are available from your local stockist. These consumable items are not
covered under the 12 month guarantee (please see back page for details on all available
accessories and spares).
REPLACING THE DOSING PUMP HEAD
1. To replace the dosing pump head, squeeze the left and right tabs
either side of the head and gently but firmly pull the pump head
forward.
2. To replace, ensure the pump shaft sits centrally in the dosing
pump head and push onto the EASI-Dose Plus unit, ensuring the
clips are aligned left and right. Firmly push the dosing pump head
on until it clicks into place. Check the pump head is operational
by pressing and holding button D (Manual Feed/+) until liquid is
successfully passing through.
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To check the internal components of the dosing pump head, follow the instructions above to
remove the dosing pump head and then do the following:-
1. Holding the pump head in the same orientation as it is installed on
the pump, evenly squeeze the top and bottom tabs to remove
the bottom plate from the pump head.
2. Pinch the two ends of the silicone hosing together and pull upwards,
removing the hosing and the rolling wheel assembly. The rolling
wheel assembly contains three rollers which are loose on the
underside of the wheel so be careful not to drop them during
removal. Inspect the rollers, the silicone hosing and the inside of the
dosing pump head for wear. Replace any parts that are worn.
3. Wrap the silicone tubing around the rolling wheel and re-insert
into the dosing pump head, ensuring the two small hosing clips
are re-seated correctly in the assembly.
4. Do not force the pump head back together. If it does not fit back
together correctly, check assembly.
5. To replace the dosing pump head onto the EASI-Dose Plus unit,
ensure the pump shaft sits centrally in the pump head and push
onto the dosing unit, ensuring the clips are aligned left and right.
Gently, but firmly push on evenly until it clicks into place. Check
the pump head is operational by pressing and holding button D
(Manual Feed/+) until liquid is successfully passing through.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: The LCD display does not light up
Solution: Check PSU is plugged in correctly and turned on.
Problem: No liquid is coming through
Solution: Check direction of non-return valve and that the correct hose is in the liquid
(intake = right hand hosing)
Solution: Check priming of pump by pressing button D (Manual Feed/+)
Solution: Check pump head is correctly clipped onto the dosing pump
Solution: Check pump head for any signs of degradation
Solution: Check silicone tubing for any signs of degradation
Problem: Dosing pumps are not dosing on the hour
Solution: Each pump will run in order with approximately a 3 minute gap between doses. This
ensures your liquids will mix correctly and will help to stop precipitation of balling salts or
anionic or cationic trace elements joining together.
Solution: Check pump is selected to dose at that time.
Problem: There has been a power cut.
Solution: Settings are automatically saved in the event of a power cut. Once power is restored
the doser will dose at the next scheduled dosing time (it will not make up for any missed,
scheduled dosing times). For example, if the power goes off at 08:55 and comes back on at
09:55 and you have dosing times scheduled for 09:00 and 10:00 it will only dose once at 10:00
and will miss the 09:00 dose.
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EASI-Dose Plus 1
EASI-Dose Plus 2
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EASI-Dose Plus 3
EASI-Dose Plus Slave
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2.5L
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