To Start
1.
Install the collection cup.
2.
3.
7. Maintenance
The skimmer will take 2-4 weeks to reach optimal operation. During the break-in period, we recommend
setting the collection cup in its highest position.
Regular maintenance of the pump will ensure a long life and maximum performance: recommended every 3
months. You can disassemble the pump by following steps:
5.
6.
(2)
(1)
Pump
Remove the air hose from
the silencer, immerse the
air hose in skimmer water.
Plug in the pump, wait until the pump primes. This may take a few minutes.
(verify the air hose is immersed in water and the inlet pipe are tightly connected)
4.
How to remove the limescale?
NO OTHER CHEMICALS, soak in a mixture of 1 part
water and 1 part vinegar (citrin acid also available) for
at least 24 hours. Once you finish, please rinse with
warm water.
Fill the skimmer with
aquarium water until it
flows out from the outlet.
recommended
water level
Separate the
air hose and
the inlet tube
from the
pump.
(3) Loosen the screws to separate
the diffuser.
(4) Pick up the inside plate.
The connected part with the air hose should be
cleaned frequently to prevent it from clogging.
Make sure to put back in position.
Please clean carefully with brush.
1venturi with nut ring and pre-chamber
3impeller
2bearing*2
collection cup
adjusting screw
Once the pump is primed and operating normally (water flushes out from the outlet),
re-connect the air hose to the silencer.
outlet
Pick up the
collection cup,
then pick up the
inside plate
Loosen the nut ring to pull out the impeller assembly
(5)
1
venturi with
nut ring and
pre-chamber
2
central shaft
3 4
impeller
bearing*2
When the pump operates normally.
The main chamber will fill with
bubbles, once the bubbles reached
the bottom of the collection cup, you
can start to adjust the water level
according to your preference. Loosen
the collection cup adjusting screw to
adjust the position of the collection
cup. Tighten the screw to fix it when
you finished the adjustment.
cup position
skimmate color
high
low
Caution! Over-tightening the screws
will damage the skimmer!
1.
2.
3.
Select a suitable place to set your protein skimmer
The aquarium’s water level must not be more than 100mm from
the aquarium’s rim.
The water intake of inlet pipe must be completely submerged
underwater when in use.
Hang the protein skimmer on the aquarium.
Adjust the screw on the outlet sponge, so the skimmer is parallel to
your aquarium.
Caution! Over-tightening the screws will damage the skimmer!
