Pro Clear Aquatic Systems PREMIER Series Instruction manual

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PREMIER SERIES WET/DRY ASSEMBLY AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Premier Series Wet/Dry incorporates technologically advanced
features. The drawer/drip tray design allows for easy removal and cleaning without removing skimmers
from the sump area or turning the system off. The splash-baffle directs water more evenly over drip tray,
eliminates splashing and salt-creep and allows for better water dispersion over bagged media. The large
drawer/drip tray is deeper and allows for easy placement of bagged media.
ASSEMBLY:
1. Assemble main filter according to the diagram. Make sure that the input splash-Baffle has a black
rubber washer on the outside of the filter shell.
2. Place main filter unit under aquarium stand at desired location.
3. The pre-filter consists of two main boxes; one with a white side, drain fitting, foam tube and
another all clear with slots. Slide the slotted box onto the white box so that the screw lines up
with the slot. Slide all the way on and tighten.
4. Hang pre-filter on back of aquarium and connect one end of the spiral flex hose to the fitting on
the bottom of the pre-filter and the other end to the main filter below aquarium. Use a light back
and forth motion when attaching hose.
5. Place siphon tube into pre-filter box so that one end is in the small slotted box and the other end
is in the larger box alongside the foam pre-filter tube.
6. Connect black adjustable return spout to the supplied vinyl tubing and hang Return spout on the
back of the aquarium opposite the pre-filter. Connect the other end of vinyl to return pump (user
supplied).
OPERATION:
1. Fill aquarium water until water begins to fill the pre-filter surface skim box.
2. Fill portion of pre-filter box outside of aquarium with water until water begins to drain to main filter
below.
3. Insert a small length of airline tubing into siphon tube to about halfway into the bend of tube. The
end of the siphon tube with the airline tubing should be placed in the pre-filter box.
4. Start siphon by sucking on opposite end of airline tubing to remove excess air. Water should begin
draining from aquarium into filter sump. To remove the airline tubing from siphon tube, pinch the
end of the airline tubing to prevent air from being drawn back into the siphon tube. With one hand,
hold the siphon tube in the pre-filter and pull the airline tubing out of the siphon tube with the other
hand. Any remaining bubbles can be removed by jiggling the siphon tube once the system is running.
If siphon tube does not start, go back to Step 1.

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5. If sump has not filled with enough water to cover pump, add more water directly to sump.
6. Once pump is covered, start pump. Continue adding water until pump no longer drains sump of filter
dry or blows air out of the return spout. Water level in sump should be at the bottom of the biological
support plate. Water level in sump should be at the bottom of the biological support plate. Add or
remove water as necessary. The indicated water level of your filter is the minimum water level
necessary to run this system properly.
7. To check system, turn off pump and let filter system stop. After a few minutes, check the siphon tube
in the pre-filter. It should not have lost its siphon. If siphon is lost, make sure the siphon tube is
completely down in the box and both ends are in water. With system operational, check the
following:
Adjust for desired water level. Raise or lower the pre-filter skimmer box to adjust water level. Add or
remove water as required by adjustment. NOTE: The leveling screw at the bottom of the pre-filter is
used to bring the surface skim box parallel to the water level. This allows even water flow through all
slots in the pre-filter skim box.
If you have a model that uses 2 siphon tubes, and air is accumulating at the top of one or both of the
tubes, try removing one siphon tube. Check pre-filter water levels. If running properly, continue to
run with only one siphon tube.
MAINTENANCE:
This should be performed as required. Algae should not be allowed to build up on any of the pre-filter
parts including the siphon tube. The foam block in the main filter should be removed and rinsed in discard
water when doing a water change. Pre-filter sponge should be cleaned at least once a week (every 3 days
is best).
Any evaporation taking place in the aquarium will be transferred to the sump area causing the water level
to drop in the sump. Fresh water must be added directly to the sump as needed to prevent the system
from running dry and to maintain constant salinity.
This Pro Clear Aquatic Systems product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the
original purchaser against defects in materials or workmanship (receipt required).