Skimz SL 183 User manual

DC PROTEIN SKIMMER
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Model Body
Diameter (mm)
Skimmer
Pump Total Watts For Aquarium
SL 183
SL 203
SL 253
180
200
250
Skimz VSC3000DC
Skimz VSC5000DC
Skimz VSC10000DC
9 - 19
13 - 35
25 - 69
up to 1,200 L
up to 2,000 L
up to 3,000 L
Code
8128-00
8129-00
8130-00
English
Thank you for purchasing your new SKIMZ Protein Skimmer that provides optimum performance with
maximum safety and reliability.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Check that the voltage shown on the label of the pump corresponds to the voltage of the main supply.
Disconnect all electical appliances from the main before placing your hands in the water.
The pump is protected against overheating. Never allow the pump to run dry.
MAINTENANCE
It is recommended to clean the pumps every 3 months. Check and clean the impeller, and if necessary soak
the pump and impeller in white vinegar to dissolve any calcium deposits.
WARRANTY POLICY
Skimz Singapore LLP (Company) warrants this product to the original purchaser against defective material
and workmanship that occurs during normal use of the body for two (2) years and one (1) year warranty on
the pump. Company will, at Company’s option, either repair or replace without charge.
PRODUCTS COVERED BY WARRANTY
All Skimz equipment is covered by warranty from the date of purchase. To be eective, register your product
at: www.skimz.sg/support/register.html within 14 days of the product’s purchase date.
Exclusions:
Damage resulting from accident, misuse, lack of reasonable care, subjecting the product to abnormal working
conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship.
Damage caused by tampering, modication or attempted repair by anyone other than the Company.
Transfer of product to someone other than the original purchaser.
Bring the product to your nearest Skimz dealer or ship the product, together with a copy of the purchase
receipt or other evidence of purchase to:
Skimz Singapore LLP
5 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2A
#04-30 AMK Tech II
Singapore 567760
You must pay any postage, shipping charges, insurance costs and other expenses to return the product to
Skimz. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, Company will pay the return shipping
charges.
This product is qualied in accordance with the respective regulations and guidelines and meet EC standards.
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SL183
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SL253

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1. Detach the skimmer body by removing the thumbscrews.
2. Ensure that the bubble plate lid is properly attached to the
bubble plate chamber and tighten the thumbscrews.
STEP 1
1. Reattach the skimmer body and tighten the thumbscrews.
2. Insert the skimmer pump to the skimmer body.
3. Assemble the air intake silencer and connect the air tube
as
shown in the diagram.
STEP 2
1. Ensure that the micro-adjustable valve is fully opened and
start the skimmer pump.
2. Close the micro-adjustable valve until the skimmer water
level is between the bayonet and bottom of the collection cup.
3. If necessary, set DC controller to reduce the water intake and
leave it to settle down for a day or so (initial break-in period).
4. When foam formation begins after break-in period, ne
adjustment to the skimmer can be done via adjustment of DC
controller and micro-adjustable valve for optimum
performance.
STEP 4
1. For dry skimming foam, turn the micro-adjustable valve
clockwise.
2. For wet skimming foam, turn anti-clockwise.
3. Skimz Skimmer can be operated with ozone up to max. 50
mg/h per pump via a suitable silicon hose. The guideline for
ozone dosing is 5 to 10 mg/h for each 100 L of aquarium
water.
4. Install a T-joint to the skimmer pump air inlet. Run one side
of the T to the ozone unit and the other to air intake silencer.
You can adjust the air intake tap to produce sucient suction
on the ozone side to pull the ozone into the skimmer
passively.
STEP 5
1. Position the skimmer in the sump.
2. For optimal performance, the water in the sump should be
between 180 and 240mm.
3. An auto water top up system or a separate skimmer
compartment in the sump is recommended to maintain the
water level and skimmer consistency. Fluctuations in water
level will aect the performance.
STEP 3
Protein Skimmer InternalProtein Skimmer Internal
A. Lid for collection cup
B. Collection cup
C. Twist-lock tting (Bayonet)
D. Micro-adjustable valve
E. Bubble plate lid
F. Bubble plate chamber
G. Skimmer pump
H. Air intake silencer
I. Air tube
J. DC Controller