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KALK KING
DOSER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(MODEL KK8)
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Contents
KALK KING DOSER SYSTEM BRIEFING (MODEL KK8) ..................................................................... 3
KALK KING FEATURES & SPEC........................................................................................................ 4
PARTS LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM SET UP.............................................................................................................................. 8
SYSTEM START UP AND FUNCTIONAL CHECK ............................................................................. 11
KALKWASSER USAGE FACTS ........................................................................................................ 13
FINE TUNE KALK KING TIMING .................................................................................................... 14
LED BLINKING INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................. 18
ADVANCED MODE OPERATION.................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING NOTE AND TRICK ..................................................................................................... 19
KALK KING MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 21
BASIC COMMAND SET ................................................................................................................. 22
ADVANCED COMMAND SET (FOR SOPHISTICATED USERS) ........................................................ 24
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 28
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KALK KING DOSER SYSTEM
BRIEFING (MODEL KK8)
Thanks to Kalk King’s smart Computer Control Unit that
constantly monitors your tank’s pH and water levels for
reliable delivery of clear saturated kalkwasser solution
or flesh water slowly and safely into your aquarium.
With everything under control and fail-safe features
against overdosing, float switch stuck and even reservoir
dry situations, your only tasks would be to add
kalkwasser every 2 weeks into the easy-to-open reaction
chamber while system can still be running and to refill
freshwater reservoir with filtered / RO water as needed!
The extra benefits of precipitating phosphate (PO4) to
keep corals & fish healthier, enhancing protein skimmer
efficiency and fewer outbreaks of nuisance algae come
free with the dosing of kalkwasser from KK8 system.
Thank you for purchasing the world’s most advanced
and easy-to-operate computer controlled kalkwasser
dosing and variable-rate water automatic top off system.
With your Kalk King installed in minutes, the vital and
yet cumbersome process of maintaining pH, salinity,
calcium and KH levels for every vivid and successful
saltwater fish / coral aquarium becomes a child’s play!
Don’t be overwhelmed by the tremendous capabilities of
your Kalk King Doser system! Out of the box with no
adjustment required other than calibrating the pH probe
and setting the pH limit to 8.3, KK8 just works AS IS for
any of your tanks! This manual will guide you to set up
and functional check all major components before use.
Let it run first and fine tune its operation later. Your pets
will show their best health and colors to you in no time!
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KALK KING FEATURES & SPEC
Easy-mount low profile housing (5.5”Lx3.0”Wx1.25”H)
1 power cord 5 watts kalk dosing and ATO functions
Kalkwasser Reaction Chamber:
Programmable drop-by-drop dosing pump like or slowAccessories:
drip of kalkwasser output for absolutely minimum pH rise
Strong magnetic coupled easy-mount compact float
possible! 1 size fits 20 to 500 gallons tanks
switch assembly for up to 1/2” thick tank glass
Programmable mixing AND stirring cycles for delivery of
Premium and long lasting Check valves for drop-by-drop
supersaturated kalkwasser 100 ml to 10 gal per day!
kalkwasser and fresh water delivery requested be CCU
Never-clog outlet Box holds up to 360g of kalk powder
Fine silk mesh bag for pump & check valve filtering
Air tight but easy to open lid for kalkwasser addition
12 feet total length of flexible hose
anytime. For 3 gallons per day use, lasts for 3 weeks!
System functions:
Compact hang-on-tank or hang-on-sump premium strong
Safeguard overdosing with built-in pH controller that
heat bend acrylic chamber (6.5”Lx3.3”Wx14”H)
allows user to set pH limit (5.5 to 9.5 ) for their tank
Safe 12V DC Pump engineered to work in high pH
Smart ATO to dispense fresh water instead of
No backflow of kalkwasser even if check valve fails
kalkwasser to the tank when user set pH limit is over
Computer Control Unit (CCU):
No messy backflow of kalkwasser back to the water
Stir & Feed pumps output timing (or volume) easily
reservoir even if check valve fails
adjustable using front panel dials directly
User Set: Strong mixing and gentle stirring regimes to
Two dials & 1 button for all programming input
guarantee super saturated kalkwasser for every delivery
Direct buzzer and LED light interaction with user
Programmable volume, alarm buzzer and stop running
Temperature compensated pH controller with remote
functions for float switch stuck at ON or OFF cases
meter & probe for pH monitoring and user pH limit display
Power up functional check 3 pumps & float switch
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PARTS LIST
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Acrylic kalkwasser reaction
chamber (KK.001) with no outlet
tube set installed
But with the MIX pump (KK.002)
and specially designed spray bar
(KK.003) already installed
With YELLOW marked cable end
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pH meter
(KK.007)
Temperature
compensated
With battery &
mounting
bracket
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Kalk King Computer Control Unit CCU (KK.004)
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pH probe 6-foot cable. Need calibration
before
use
(KK.008)
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FEED pump (KK.005)
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With RED marked cable ends for
easy pump identification (6-foot
cable)
BYPASS pump (KK.006)
BNC cable (KK.09) 6-foot cable pH
meter to
CCU
computer
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Qty 2: Check valve +
1.5” tubing (KK.010)
Help Kalk King control
flow rate for FEED
and BYPASS pumps
With BLUE marked cable ends for
easy pump identification (6-foot
cable)
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Qty 2: white filter bags
(KK.011)
House the FEED and BYPASS
pumps for filtering flesh water
from the water reservoir before
reaching the reaction chamber of
your tank!
Square magnet in protective
bag (KK.012)
Outside tank strong magnet to
hold the float switch assembly in
place. Handle strong magnet with
care!
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Float switch (KK.013) assembly
With L-shape e-Fins magnetic bracket
(KK.014). Float switch (KK.015)
Position the float switch at the water
level that you want to maintain in the
sump. Make sure the float switch is
always vertical and nothing around to
prevent the float cylinder from going up
and down freely! Both upright and
upside down orientation are supported
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12-foot hose
(KK.016)
Cut to length for
FEED &
BYPASS pump
to chamber &
tank
L-tube
(KK.017)
Mates with
reaction chamber
outlet. Easy to
remove for
cleaning when required
6-inch hose
(KK.018)
Use as required
if the L-tube
outlet is too far
away from the
water surface. Cut to length to fit your
situation. Use on side of the white L-tube
with scotch tape already wrapped on it for
best fitting! Leave the end about 0.5 to 1
inch above water surface!
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3 leveling screws
(KK.019)
For leveling the reaction chamber
against the tank or sump back
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+12V AC/DC wall (KK.022) Power the
computer
control
unit (with
2.1mm
center
hole)
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4 butterfly screws
(KK.020)
For closing the lid on the reaction
chamber
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+6V AC /DC wall adapter (KK.023)
Power the pH meter if not using the
battery
(with
1.35mm
center
hole)
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Kalk Reaction
chamber outlet
tube set
(KK.024)
Hand tight it to
the chamber
With silicone rubber o-ring
installed
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2 metal screws
(KK.021)
Use as required. For mounting the
computer control unit (CCU) onto
wood surface such as the fish
stand cabinet
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SYSTEM SET UP
You are about to hook up the whole system and start enjoying the amazing benefits of maintaining
proper calcium, alkalinity, pH and salinity levels tuned to the size and inhabitants of your unique
aquarium. Figure 1 shows typical installation with different tank configurations.
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6) Mount the float switch assembly
onto the backside wall of your tank
or sump at the water level that you
want to maintain. The outer magnet
will keep the float switch in place.
For moisture protection, do not
remove the protective bag that
comes with the square magnet.
1)
Install the water outlet tube
set onto the reaction chamber
as shown. Just hand tight the
outside straight tube into the
threaded L-tube with the black
o-ring on the inside part of the
chamber. The L-tube NEEDS
to be about 45º pointing down.
2)
Hang the acrylic kalkwasser reaction chamber onto 7) Insert the open ended side of
the two 1.5” hoses from check
either back of your tank or sump. Adjust leveling
valves onto the outlet of the
screws as needed. See Figure 1.
Feed & Bypass pumps.
Select a location to place or mount the Kalk King
3)
Microcomputer Control Unit (CCU). See Figure 1.
4)
5)
8) Connect a cut-to-length hose
between the check valve on
the pump with RED marked
cable end (FEED pump) and
the water input (black L
tubing) on the reaction
Select a location to mount the smart pH meter with
chamber.
built-in temperature compensation feature and plug
the +6V AC/DC adapter cable to it if you don’t want 9) Connect another cut-to-length
hose between the check valve
to run it with battery. See Figure 1.
Insert the pH probe into your tank water FAR AWAY
from the kalkwasser outlet of the reaction chamber.
(Leave top half of the probe above water for
lasting stable and accurate reading). See Figure 1
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on the pump with BLUE marked cable end (BYPASS
pump) and through the hole on the reaction chamber
and into the aquarium or sump.
14)
10) Put the two pumps into the
white silk made filter bags. Do
not tie up the opening yet. You
may need to flush out the air
inside the pumps during unit
15)
power up functional checks later
the Computer Control Unit labeled “ FROM PH
PROBE”
Plug the only loose cable
provided (with BNC plug ends)
between the pH meter and the
Computer Control Unit labeled
“TO PH METER”
Plug the float switch cable to the
unit labeled “FLOAT SWITCH”
11) Drop the two pumps into the make-up freshwater
reservoir tank. Note: Bypass pump adds water to the
16) Plug the BLUE marked cable to
tank directly when pH limit is exceeded!
the BYPASS PUMP connector
12) Plug the white L tube onto the kalkwasser outlet at
the reaction chamber. Connect the 6-inch tubing to
the outlet of L tube and into the aquarium or sump.
Cut and adjust the tubing such that the outlet is just
above water level(0.5”) to minimize reaction with CO2 17) Plug the RED marked cable to
the FEED PUMP connector
in the air. Never submerse the
tubing outlet totally into
water! See figure 1.
13) Plug the pH probe cable into
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18) Plug the YELLOW marked cable
to the MIX PUMP connector
19) Plug the 12V Power adapter
cable to the POWER connector
20) Make sure that the power switch
is at OFF position and the two front panel big dials
ARE NOT at 0 position
21) Plug the +6V (if not using battery for the pH
meter) & the +12V adapters into the wall outlet
SYSTEM START UP AND
FUNCTIONAL CHECK
1) Fill the reaction chamber with clean RO fresh water
to cover just the pump. (DO NOT ADD
KALKWASSER YET)
2) Turn on the Computer Control Unit and you should
hear continuous beep sound for 3 seconds and see
the LED light is on at the same time
3) Then observe that the BYPASS pump is on and
dumping water into the tank for 3 seconds (you may
need to flush out trap-air by tilting and shaking the
pump. If needed unplug the tube to the check valve. )
4) Then observe that the FEED pump is on and
dumping water into the reaction chamber for 2
seconds (you may need to flush out trap-air inside
the pump or check valve. Tie up the bags afterward)
5) Then observe that the MIX pump is on and mixing
the water in the reaction chamber for 3 seconds (you
may need to flush out trap-air inside the pump by
tilting and shaking the whole chamber somewhat)
Kalk King exercises all 3 pumps and reads the
status of the float switch for you during power up!
6) You should now hear ONE or TWO beep sound
This makes system diagnostic very straight forward
depending on the float switch state. ON float switch
in case some parts are not functioning as expected.
generates 1 beep and OFF (open) float switch TWO.
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7) If needed, turn off power and repeat above steps 13) Turn on the power and start the system again. Your
2) to 6) until all 3 pumps are outputting water and
Kalk King will go through the functional check,
the float switch status is reported correctly per
mixing and settling routines before operation. See
the mounting orientation!
“Fine Tune Kalk King Timing” section to stir the kalk
more or less vigorously or allow more or less output
8) Then observe that MIX pump starts mixing for 10
of kalkwasser solution delivered to your tank.
minutes. LED blinks 2 times repeatedly in this period
9) Then observe that the MIX pump stops running for 5 14) Since Kalk king reads the pH value to regulate
dosing of high pH kalkwasser, you need to calibrate
minutes (settling). The LED blinks THREE times
the pH probe before use. Make sure KK8 is on!
continuously during this period
10) Now, your Kalk King System starts stirring and 15) Follow the pH meter manual to calibrate the pH
probe. Use RO / de-ionized or distill water to mix the
dosing: Stir pump on: 0.5 sec in every 8 seconds
calibration powder agents first. Make sure that the
and feed pump on: 0.5 sec in every 20 seconds.
front panel slide switch is at LIVE PROBE position.
(Feed pump only ON when float switch is at ON
position, so it may not be ON every 20 seconds)
11) You can also turn off the power to the system at 8)
and start adding water & kalkwasser powder into
the chamber without waiting for 8) & 9) to finish.
12) Fill up water to the top and add 40 level teaspoons
(about 120 grams) for 2 ~ 3 weeks of kalkwasser
powder into the chamber and tighten the cover with
the 4 thumb screws. (DO NOT OVER TIGHT)
16) After calibration, to set pH limit to safeguard
overdosing, slide the switch to set pH limit position
and adjust using the black little dial on the front
panel until it reads pH 8.30 +/-0.05 (By checking the
calcium and KH levels using test kits periodically,
you can adjust the pH from 8.00 to 8.50 in a later
time to fit your system. Set pH lower if KH is higher
than 11 or set pH higher if KH is lower than 8)
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KALKWASSER USAGE FACTS
At room temperature (25°C or 77°F) saturated
kalkwasser solution has pH of 12.54 and contains about
808 ppm of calcium and 40.8 meq/l of alkalinity.
Avoid contact or breathing dust. Do not eat or get in
eyes. In case of contact, flush area with water for 5-10
minutes. In case of eye contact, wash eyes with water
immediately (5-10 minutes) and seek medical attention
A fully saturated solution is prepared by adding 6 g (2
level teaspoons) to 4 L (approximately 1 gallon) water.
For first time filling, we recommend to add 12 level
teaspoons plus the bi-weekly usage into the chamber.
For example: For 1 gallon daily evaporation rate, add 12
+ 28 = 40 level teaspoons into the chamber. Thereafter,
add 28 level teaspoons bi-weekly into the chamber.
If your tank has low evaporation rate, raise the pH limit to
8.5 and adjust the Kalk King output to about couple
drops per delivery. This can allow you to add as much
kalkwasser as possible to your tank with no spike pH up.
The other method is to boost the amount of lime
(kalkwasser) dissolved in water by adding regular white
vinegar from supermarket into the freshwater reservoir.
For each gallon of fresh water, add into 15 ~ 20 ml of
vinegar. The advantage of using vinegar includes getting
more kalkwasser dissolved into the water, lowering the
pH of the kalkwasser solution so as to be able to add
more into the tank and supplying as food for beneficial
bacteria to consume so they work to reduce nutrients
such as nitrate and phosphate in your tank.
Use vinegar with care as some experts worry about
potential side effects like extra bacteria growth and
undesired compounds added that otherwise are un dissolved and be kept in the milky slurry in the chamber.
You can also unscrew one of the butterfly screws on the
lid and directly inject 15 ml of vinegar into the chamber
using a syringe needle directly. But you probably have to
do it every couple days since the chamber can only hold
1 gallon of water!
For some systems where evaporation rate is just not
enough or the CA++ and KH values are too low to start
with, you may have to raise CA++ and buffer levels using
other methods or products once in a while as required
along with your Kalk King Doser.
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FINE TUNE KALK KING TIMING
Kalk King is designed to fit different tank sizes, fish &
coral population and evaporation rate by allowing users
to modify mix/stir time and kalkwasser delivery rate using
two front panel dial knobs and the push button switch!
You don’t have to worry about messing up the unit’s
function because it is very easy to reset the computer
back to the factory default settings. So, feel free to
explore the tremendous capability of your Kalk King
system! You can also refer to the “BASIC COMMAND
SET” section for detailed command description and
default setting values for each programmable function!
Things you will learn in this section:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Reset Kalk King back to factory default settings.
Change the kalkwasser solution stir time
Change the kalkwasser solution output rate
Change the periodic mixing cycle time
Change the mixing time duration
Change the after mixing settle time duration
1) Reset Kalk King back to factory default settings
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Make sure that the 2 dial knobs are not at 0
position.
Then within 3 seconds after power is turned on and
buzzer beep can be heard, PRESS AND HOLD the
“SAVE SETTINGS” button for 2 seconds before the
LED light blinking for 2 times.
Release the button to complete the reset operation
and Kalk King will start up again with beep sound.
2) Change the kalkwasser solution stir time
Perform change while system is in stirring and feeding
operation mode and not during mixing or settling periods.
Also pH of your tank should be lower than the pH set
limit value. Otherwise, the LED just flashes continuously
and overrides its normal LED display function!
 Turn the “STIR SECONDS” knob all the way to 0
position. The LED lights up initially in dim mode.
 Turn the knob clockwise to the desired time as
shown on the panel marking. You will see LED light
up when the stir pump is on.
 Now, once every 8 seconds, you will see the new
stir time. Adjust it freely to the desired stirring vigor
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(height of the milky part in the chamber) that you
like for optimum stirring of new incoming freshwater!
 Press the “SAVE SETTINGS” button once to save
the new timing permanently until you want to
change it again. The LED blinks 2 or 4 times to
acknowledge the successful saving operation.
NOTE: Once saved, turning the knob will not modify the
timing since the knob is not at 0 position!
3) Change the kalkwasser output rate
Perform change while system is in stirring and feeding
operation mode and not during mixing or settling periods.
 Turn the “ML / MINUTE” knob all the way to 0
position. The LED light does not light up initially for
this change!
 Turn the knob clockwise to the desired output rate
as shown on the panel marking.
 Now, once every 20 seconds, you will see the new
output rate from the kalkwasser chamber output.
Adjust it to the desired dripping rate that you like to
satisfy the daily evaporation rate! Default settings
can output up to 5 gallons together with float switch
NOTE: the float switch has to be at ON position for the
kalkwasser to output. You may have to move the float
switch up temporary to get it to ON position for the setup.
 Press the “SAVE SETTINGS” button once to save
the new timing permanently until you want to
change it again. The LED blinks 2 or 4 times to
acknowledge the saving.
NOTE: Again, once saved, turning the knob will not
modify the timing since the knob is not at 0 position!
4) Change the periodic MIXING cycle time
Mixing the kalkwasser periodically and stirring it in
between mixing cycle regimes allow your Kalk King to
maintain supersaturated solution in the chamber all the
time! Besides allowing you to change the stir time to
match new periodic small portion of fresh water coming
into the chamber, you can also change the mixing cycle
period from factory default value of once every 2 hours to
other time per your tank situation!
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Within 3 seconds after power is turned on and
buzzer beep can be heard, press “SAVE
SETTINGS” button 2 times.
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5) Change the MIX time duration
Factory default is 10 minutes for thorough mixing.
 Within 3 seconds after power is turned on and
SETTINGS” button 3 times. The LED light blinks 3
times to acknowledge that you are in command 3.
6) Change the after MIX settle time duration
Factory default is 5 minutes for almost all un-dissolved
kalkwasser particles to settle at the bottom of the
chamber before stirring regime begins.
 Within 3 seconds after power is turned on and
SETTINGS” button 4 times.
 The LED light blinks 4 times to acknowledge that
you are in command 4.
 Then press the button 1 time to set it to 5 minutes, 2
for 10 minutes or 3 for 15 minutes …etc.
 After you are done pressing, the computer will blink
out your new settle duration for you to verify.
The LED light blinks 2 times to acknowledge that
you are in command 2.
 Then press the button 1 time to set it to once per
hour, 2 for once every 2 hours, 3 for once every 3
hours …etc. (you have to input [press] your
number without stopping for more than 1 second
in between pressing the button. Otherwise, Kalk
King thinks you are done and saves your input)
 After you are done pressing, the computer will
blink out your new mixing cycle time for you to
verify.
 It then will blink 3 quick times to acknowledge the
saving of the new cycle time.
If the input is not correct, you can redo the command
again when the buzzer beep is on again.
Then press the button 1 time to set it to 5 minutes,
2 for 10 minutes or 3 for 15 minutes …etc.
 After you are done pressing, the computer will
blink out your new mix duration for you to verify.
 It then will blink 3 quick times to acknowledge the
saving of the new mix time.
If it is not correct, you can redo the command again
when the buzzer beep is on again.
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It then will blink 3 quick times to acknowledge the
saving of the new settle time.
If it is not correct, you can redo the command again
when the buzzer beep is on again.
By now, you should feel comfortable to program
your Kalk King computer to work exactly how you
want it to under most circumstances.
For advanced or sophisticated users who really want to
explore all the capabilities and flexibility of Kalk King,
there are another set of commands listed in the
“ADVANCED COMMAND SET” section for them to
further tailor Kalk King to perform the following functions:
1) Disable the float switch and use Kalk King
internal timer to dose kalkwasser or fresh water
(Suitable for users who want to
keep using their existing ATO
along with Kalk King initially.
Just set Kalk King output
volume per day to somewhat
lower than the daily evaporation
rate). Also to enable float switch
mounted in upright or upside
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
down orientations.
Adjust the allowable continuous water flow
capacity before alarm sounds and stops
operation if float switch is stuck at ON. ( For
more precise fitting to your sump holding
capacity without overflowing it)
Adjusting the float switch stuck at OFF
position timing (For more precise fitting on
how long you can let your tank water evaporate
without refilling it)
Advanced Mode operation to adjust both the
ON time and OFF time for the stir and feed
pumps independently (This feature allows you
to tune the Kalk King to output drop-by-drop
like dosing pumps but without high cost and
maintenance issues associated with them!)
Allows Kalk King to run only part of a day and
delay the start time to synchronize with your
tank’s lighting cycle (Some users may want to
run Kalk King system only at night time after
lighting is off and pH is lower)
Let Kalk King report all the settings stored!
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LED BLINKING INTERPRETATION
Periodic blinking during system normal operation shows
the ON time for the MIX pump or the FEED pump. The
following paragraph shows you how to associate the
STATUS LED to the MIX pump or the FEED pump.
For the LED to show the MIX pump on cycle, press the
SAVE SETTINGS button:
(NOTE: DIALS should not be at 0 position)
If the LED blinks 2 times immediately, then the subsequent
LED ON time signals the MIX pump is on. If not blinking 2
times, press again to cycle it to blink 2 times!
Similarly, if the LED blinks 4 times immediately, then
subsequent LED ON time signals the FEED pump is on. If
not blinking 4 times, press again to cycle it to blink 4 times!
Note: If ADVANCED MODE is set, the two dials are also
activated for the selected pump to control the ON time
using the STIR SECONDS dial and OFF time using the
ML / MINUTE dial. See ADVANCED MODE OPERATION
section for details.
Otherwise if the STATUS LED blinks:
BLINK #
MEANING
1 time - (0.5 sec cycle)
User set PH limit is
reached
At the OFF cycle of x hrs
per day operation mode
Kalkwasser in mixing
period
Delay start countdown
Settling after mixing period
Float switch stuck at ON
position over the set
volume amount
Float switch stuck at OFF
position over the set time
1 time - ( 3 sec cycle)
2 times - (1 sec cycle)
2 times - (3 sec cycle)
3 times
4 times & Buzzer On
5 times & Buzzer On
ADVANCED MODE OPERATION
Kalk King is so powerful and flexible that it allows you to
completely customize the ON/OFF timing for the pumps!
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When user enables the ADVANCED MODE `using
command # 10, the 2 front panel dial knobs become the
ON (STIR SECONDS dial) and OFF (ML / MINUTE dial)
time control. Use SAVE SETTINGS button to cycle the
pump selection first & turn each dial to 0 position to start
Note: LED blinks 2 times selects the MIX pump and 4
times selects the FEED pump.
Here is the range of the dial for different pumps:
PUMP / (ON/OFF)
TIME RANGE OF THE DIAL
All Pumps / (ON time)
All Pumps / (OFF time)
FEED pump only / (OFF
time) when EXTENDED
DELAY (cmd # 12) is
enabled & ADVANCED
MODE is also enabled!
0 to 4 seconds
0 to 30 seconds
0 to 3000 seconds (30 minutes)
Note: if float switch is
enabled instead of internal
timer, the extended OFF time
range is 0 ~ 262 seconds only
Therefore, by adjusting the two dials, Kalk King allows
adding of kalkwasser solution or fresh water to your
aquarium very slowly and precisely! If timer mode is used,
you can control Kalk King to output down to once every 30
minutes or once every 4.5 minutes if float switch is used.
Now, you can really custom Kalk King’s pump control
timing to your unique setup and be able to deliver
kalkwasser drop-by-drop similar to using dosing pumps
but without their high cost and maintenance issues!
Once you are satisfied with the timing, press the SAVE
SETTINGS button to save it permanently. If you are
setting the MIX pump: after pressing, the LED will blink 4
times to signal the successful SAVE operation and cycle
the dial to allow you to tune the FEED pump timing.
Note: you can only modify the pump’s ON/OFF timing
after you have turned the appropriate dial to 0
position first! This protects against accidental change
of the preset timing. In other word, pressing the SAVE
SETTINGS button or turning the dial while it is not at 0
position first will not modify the saved timing! Also,
FEED pump cycle has higher priority than the MIX
pump. Therefore, during the FEED pump on time, the
MIX pump is always turned off! to guarantee most
concentrated kalk solution output.
OPERATING NOTE AND TRICK
1)
A working and calibrated pH probe is always required
for operation. Without connecting to one, your Kalk
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King computer will blink continuously as though the
user set pH limit is reached! The ATO only delivers
freshwater from the BYPASS pump to tank and no
kalkwasser solution will be delivered to the reaction
chamber and so, no kalkwasser output!
2)
It is believed that with regular 20% water change per
month, magnesium ion should not be depleted much
for most tanks. But since magnesium supplement is
readily available and easy to administrate into your
tank, therefore it is advisable to use it once a week
while you are maintaining your tank. Just follow
product instruction and DO NOT add it into the
chamber directly along with kalkwasser powder since
it may be precipitated there before it has a chance to
reach your tank!
5)
6)
micro rough edges on the impeller against the
sandpaper like kalkwasser powder. Using fine
Kalkwasser products available like from Seachem,
Kent Marine or Brightwell Aquatics or Bulk Reef
Supply kalkwasser can prevent or shorten this period
and enhance the mixing function to produce
supersaturated kalkwasser solution.
In some situations when you want to end the mixing
or settling cycle immediately and proceed to start
operation, all you have to do is to press the SAVE
SETTINGS button 1 time each to end each cycle.
To set an On / Off cycle with extended Off time, it is
easier to set the On time first with short Off time
cycle. Verify output amount using a measuring cup.
Save the new On time setting. Now, do the extended
Off time setting to control the interval of the set output
3)
Always leave about 0.5” gap between the tank
water level and Kalk King’s outlet tubing!
Submerse it below water level will stop the output
and overflow the reaction chamber!
7) To stir evenly, mix pump needs to be installed at an
angle all the way back to the edge of the chamber for
the spray bar outlet to point straight forward.
4)
During the first few days of use, the MIX pump may
produce squeaking sound once in a while and will go
away once it gets some run time to smoothen out the
8) If Kalk King does not behave like you thought it should,
reset it back to factory settings or confirm what is
stored in memory running command #9.
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9) Outer square magnet is meant to hold the float switch
assembly. Keep it dry in the bag and use it only at the
back of the tank to hold the float switch assembly.
10) Even for 3 gallons per day usage, it is possible to put
in even 3 weeks dosage of kalkwasser powder into the
chamber as it can hold up to 360 grams of kalkwasser.
In general, bi-weekly addition of fresh kalkwasser
seems to produce the most concentrated output
consistently! Plus you should be doing maintenance
for your beloved pets weekly anyway!
11) For some systems with low evaporation rate, it might
help to run KK8 at night time when pH is lower. Use
Command #7 & #8 to set operating hour & start time.
Float switch stuck timing may need to be increased.
12) To get 2 weeks kalk supply for your tank. For every
gallon of kalkwasser solution top off per day, add 2
level teaspoons (6 grams) into the reaction chamber.
E.g., add 28 teaspoons (84 g) for 1 gallon per day. 1st
time setup, add additional 12 teaspoons. (36 g)
13) Sometimes due to more evaporation, Kalkwasser
consumption might be more than you expected. The
rule of thumb is to refill kalkwasser with bi-weekly
dosage whenever the milky slurry area reaches 3/4 the
height of the chamber instead of remaining at the lower
half. (Less kalkwasser in water means lighter weight
for the pump to stir & slurry area is higher!)
KALK KING MAINTENANCE
1) Clean the chamber and mix pump with vinegar added
water and soft long brush once every 2 to 3 months.
2) Check and clean the float switch periodically from
debris or algae. Clean the freshwater reservoir & filter
bags on a bi-monthly basis too.
3) Calibrate the pH probe periodically. Since the main
function of the pH controller is to safe guard gross
overdosing, so a little bit off is okay, a quick method to
calibrate is to rely on the reading from your pH test kit
and adjust the pH meter reading accordingly!
4) To clean a leaked check valve from trapped dirt or
precipitated chemicals, use a syringe to inject
household white vinegar into the input side. Let it sit for
5 minutes there before rinse it away with clean water
using the same syringe. Repeat if necessary. To verify
leaking is fixed, blow into the check valve from the
output side, it should block air from getting through.
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BASIC COMMAND SET
1) COMMAND # 0S Using the STIR SECONDS DIAL to set the kalkwasser stirring time: (default: 0.5 sec)
Steps
Observe
Turn STIR SECONDS dial to 0 position
Turn the DIAL to the desired time in second on the panel
Press SAVE SETTINGS button once to save it permanently
LED ON ( dim mode)
Stir pump will run at the set time every 8 seconds
LED blinks 2 or 4 times
2) COMMAND # 0F Using the ML / MINUTE DIAL to set the kalkwasser output drip rate: (default 15 ml/min)
Steps
Observe
Turn the ML/MINUITE dial to 0 position
Turn the DIAL to the desired ml per minute as shown on the front
panel (3 feed cycles / min)
Feed pump will run for the set drip rate every 20 seconds
(3 times per minute)
Press the SAVE SETTINGS button once to save it permanently
LED blinks 2 or 4 times
3) COMMAND # 1 - Reset to factory settings: (See NOTE)
Steps
Make sure the two DIALS are not at 0 position!
Turn on the power switch
Within 3 seconds, press & hold on to the SAVE SETTINGS
button for 2 seconds
Release the button
DONE (you can redo a command or do another command now)
Observe
LED on with beep sound
Beep sound stops then LED blinks 2 times
LED blinks 3 quick times
NOTE: if float switch is mounted upside down, run command # 5 to enable the mode too!
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4) COMMAND # 2 - Enable / disable mixing function: (default is 2 or = every 2 hours)
Steps
Press the SAVE SETTINGS button 2 times
Press the button x times to enable mixing every x hours: (don’t
press button here means disable mixing function)
Observe
LED blinks 2 times
LED blinks x times (x=0 means disable mixing. 1= every
1 hour, 2=every 2hours…
5) COMMAND # 3 - Mixing duration: (factory default is 2 or = 10 minutes)
Steps
Press the save settings button 3 times
Press the button x times to set mixing time in 5 minutes
increment
Observe
LED blinks 3 times
LED blinks x times (x=1 means 5 minutes, 2= 10 minutes,
3= 15 minutes…
6) COMMAND # 4 - Settling time after mixing: (factory default is 1 or = 5 minutes)
Steps
Observe
Press the button x times to set settling time in 5 minutes
increment
LED blinks 4 times
LED blinks x times (x=1 means 5 minutes, 2= 10 minutes,
3= 15 minutes…
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ADVANCED COMMAND SET (FOR SOPHISTICATED USERS)
The following commands allow you to use Kalk King to its utmost power and flexibility!
COMMAND # 5 - Enable / disable float switch: ( factory default is 1 or = Enabled upright mounting)
Steps
Press the button 1 time to enable float switch in upright, 2 times for
upside down orientation or don't press until it times out in 3
seconds to disable it (Note: Internal timer will be used and
FEED pump’s on time in every 20 seconds is being set by the
ML / MINUTE dial)
Observe
LED blinks 5 times
LED blinks x times (0=disabled, 1 = enabled in upright
orientation, 2 = enabled in upside down orientation)
(Use timer mode If you already have an ATO! Tune
output rate just below daily evaporation rate)
7) COMMAND # 6 - Failsafe feature - Float switch stuck at ON position alarm on time: factory default is 4
(or = 120 second or about 1200 ml of water)
Steps
Press the button x times to set the maximum time the float switch
can be on continuously in 30 seconds increment. Not pressing
the button here means no limits! (NOTE: If the pump is on for
0.5 second for every 20 second ON-OFF cycle, 30 seconds
on time means (30/0.5 x 20.5) = 1230 sec or 20.5 minutes
actual clock time). Another example: If on time = 2 seconds,
then actual clock time = 30/2 x 22 = 330 seconds or 5.5 minutes
Observe
LED blinks 6 times
LED blinks x times (x=0 no limits, 1 = 30 sec, x= 2 is one
minute…)
[Note: Typical 0.5 second on time (depends on pump
to tank height) delivers about 5 ml of water from
reservoir each time. So, X=1 (30 seconds) means
setting maximum of non-stop drawing of (5 x 30/.5 =
300 ml of water before triggering the alarm]
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8) COMAND # 11 - Failsafe feature - Float switch stuck at OFF position alarm on time (Use mix cycle time
as reference): factory default is 3 or = 3 cycles (for 2 hours per mixing cycle, that means 6 hours)
Steps
Press the button x times to set the amount of mixing cycle time
that the float switch can be at OFF position continuously. Not
pressing the button here means no limits! (NOTE: If the mixing
cycle time is 2 hours. 3 means 6 hours of actual clock time!)
Observe
LED blinks 11 times
LED blinks x times (x=0 forever, 1= 1 re-circulate mixing
cycle time in command 4), 2 = 2 cycles, 3 = 3 cycles..)
If 8) or 9) condition happens, Kalk King will sound the siren alarm and stop the FEED and BYPASS pump
operation until the user turns off and turns on the Computer Control Unit again. It is your responsibility to
identify and fix the issue before running the system again! See TROUBLESHOOTING section for plausible
causes. Ignoring the alarm defeats the most valuable ATO feature from your Kalk King System and may
cause overflow in the sump; resulting wet floor and/or loss of your fish and corals etc. Notice that the MIX
pump will mix continuously when this happens to keep preparing saturated solution in the chamber! 8) Is to
protect against tank leak, float switch stuck by debris, fresh water reservoir empty or check valve leaking
conditions. 9) Protects against float switch stuck by debris or mechanical failure of the float switch itself.
9)
Steps
COMMAND # 7 = kalk King operating time per day (factory default is 0 or = 24 hours operation)
Observe
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Press the button x times to set operating time per day in 4 hours
increment. Press nothing means 24 hours operating time.
LED blinks 7 times
LED blink x times (x = 0 is 24 hrs, x=1 is 4 hrs, x= 2 is 8
hrs, x=3 is 12 hrs, x=4 is 16 hrs, x = 5 is 20 hrs)
10) COMMAND # 8 - One time only delay start (factory default is: No Delay)
Steps
Press the button x times to set one time only delay start in 1 hour
increment: Press nothing here means no delay
DONE Note: One time only means no effect on next system
power up. This command usually is used with 9) together
Observe
LED blinks 8 times
LED blinks x times (x=0 is no delay, x= 1is 1 hour, x=2 is
2 hours, x=3 is 3 hours…)
SYSTEM STARTS RIGHT AWAY FROM MIXING
CYCLE
11) COMMAND # 10 - Enable /Disable Advanced Mode (factory default: 0 or = Disabled)
Steps
Press save settings button 1 time to enable advanced mode or
don't press anything to disable advanced mode
DONE (See ADVANCD MODE OPERATION)
Observe
LED blinks 10 times
LED blinks x times (0=disabled, 1 = enabled)
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12) COMMAND # 12 - Enable Extended delay for feed pump & bypass pump (factory default: 0 or = Disabled)
Steps
Press save settings button 1 time to enable extended off time
delay from 30 seconds full range to 30 minutes full range on the
ML / MINUTE dial. If float switch is enabled, range is 0 ~ 262 sec
DONE (See ADVANCED MODE OPERATION)
Observe
LED blinks 12 times
LED blinks x times (0=disabled, 1 = enabled)
13) COMMAND # 9 - Blink out the user’s settings stored in the memory
Steps
Mixing function cycle time
Mixing duration
After Mixing settling duration
Float switch Enable / Disable
Float switch maximum continuous on time
Kalk King operating time per day
Observe
The following blink and beep sequence will be
executed
LED blinks 2 times then x times (x=0 means disable
mixing, 1= every 1 hour 2=every 2 hours…)
LED blinks 3 times then x times (x=1 five minutes, x=2
ten minutes…)
LED blinks 4 times then x times (x=1 five minutes, x=2
ten minutes…)
LED blinks 5 times then x times (x=0 disabled 1 =
enabled upright, 2 = enabled upside down mount)
LED blinks 6 times then x times (x=0 no limits, 1 = 30
secs, x= 2 is one minute, x=3 is 1 min 30 sec…)
LED blinks 7 times then x times (x = 0 is 24 hrs, x=1 is 4
hrs, x= 2 is 8 hrs, x=3 is 12 hrs, … x = 5 is 20 hours)
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Advanced mode
float switch stuck at off position cycle time (mixing cycle time)
Extended delay for feed pump during internal timer mode and
advanced mode is enabled
TROUBLESHOOTING
Pump is not working
1) STIR SECONDS and/or ML / MINUTE DIAL are at 0
position
2) Make sure BLUE cable to BLUE bypass pump plug
3) Make sure RED cable end to RED feed pump plug
4) Make sure YELLOW cable end to YELLOW mix plug
5) Recycle power to CCU to do functional check
6) Observe Bypass pump, Feed pump and Mix pump are
on for a few seconds AND in that order!
7) If not Check the connectors
8) Check if air is trapped in the pump or in the check
valve.
9) Command #5 not run for upside down float switch
LED blinks 10 times then x times. x=0 regular mode, x= 1
is advanced mode)
LED blinks 11 times then x times (x=0 forever, 1= 1 recirculate mixing cycle time in command #2, 2 = 2 cycles,
3 = 3 cycles..)
LED blinks 12 times then x times (x=0 disabled 1 =
enabled)
LED blinks 3 quick times then LED on with beep sound
10) If check valves leak, clean them by allowing flowing
water into the input side and clean out foreign
particles on the inner rubber with a stick
11) Open up the pump to check if impellor area is stuck
by debris
12) Float switch is stuck at OFF. Run the power up check
(1 beep is ON and 2 beeps is OFF)
13) Reset the CCU back to factory settings and start
again
pH reading is out of range
1) Slide switch is at SET PH LIMIT position not LIVE
PROBE position
2) If using battery for meter, it might be time to change.
Plug in the AC/DC adapter to check if it is the case
3) Recalibrate the probe
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4) Slide the slide switch to SET PH LIMIT position, check
that the pH meter can still read and track the reading
correctly(about 5.5 ~ 9.5), if so, change the pH probe
5) Bypass the CCU and plug the probe to meter to check
8) You filled your sump with too much water that the
float switch is not turned ON for too long
9) Your tank is leaking
10) Float switch is near another magnet
Can’t see the milky slurry part in the chamber
LED constantly on or blinking
1) STIR SECONDS dial is at 0 position
2) If LED is blinking 2 times continuously, it is in the
mixing cycle
3) Time to add bi-weekly dosage of Kalkwasser
4) Check MIX pump is working (use LED to check. When
LED is on, pump should be on. See LED BLINK
INTERPRETATION SECTION for details
See LED BLINKING INTERPRITATION section too.
1) Constantly on because the STIR SECONDS dial is at 0
2) Normal LED operation: Periodic blinking showing the
on time for either the STIR pump or FEED pump
3) Quick blink: pH in your tank is over the set pH limit
4) Slow 1 or 2 blinks: System is in delay ON standby cycle
5) 1 second interval 2 or 3 blinks: Mix or settle cycle
Siren alarm sounds during normal operation
Funny sound from the pump
1) Fresh water reservoir is low or dry
2) Check valve is leaking so pump is not able to pump
small amount of water into the chamber or tank (See
maintenance section for cleaning method)
3) The hose path is blocked so no water can go through
4) FEED or BYPASS pump is not working
5) Float switch is stuck by debris or algae
6) Water volume limit setting for stuck at ON or OFF is
not sufficient. Program to increase it if necessary
7) You just took out a lot of water from you tank
1) Break in period for the STIR/MIX pump
2) Clean the chamber. Too much un-dissolved CA oxide
3) Using bad grade or too coarse kalkwasser powder
4) Air is trapped inside pump, spray bar or check valves
5) Reservoir is low or dry
Kalk King Warranty:
6 months from day of purchase with valid receipt
Customer pays for all the shipping costs
Excluded items: Impellers, check valves, Ph probe
and filter bags
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Tel: +1 626 228 5505 www.e-fins.com
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