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Fig. 3: Systemfilter Skim components
1.
Skimmer
2.
Venturi pump
3.
Control box for UV sterilizer (optional)
4.
Holder incl. UV tubes (optional)
5.
Suction for skimmer
6.
Tap for discharge
7.
Circulation pump
8.
Pressurized sand filter
9.
Trickle filter I
10.
Trickle filter II (optional)
11.
Inflow from skimmer
12.
Holder for control box (optional)
Current manuals are available for download at www.aqua-medic.de.
Please follow the instructions of the components (pressurized sand filter, circulation pump)!
Fill the sand filter with the recommended filter material and switch the valve to “filter” (pict. 1, No. 8).
Important: The pump must be switched off when the position of the selector switch is changed.
Fill the aquarium and systemfilter with water up to the overflow and check all connections to be tight. Open
the ball valves of the circulation pump, trickle filter and backflow and start the pump. If there is water
missing, refill it manually immediately. Adjust the valve of the trickle filter (pict. 1, No. 11) as well as the
valve of the backflow (pict. 1, No. 12) to the requested flow. Before the UV-sterilizer is taken into
operation, let the system run for at least 45 minutes. The filter sump should have a water level of at least
30 cm.
4.
Operation
Check the pressure of the sand filter daily and if it rises (normal operation is 0.5 bar), the filter has to be
back flushed according to instructions. If the back flush is only done irregulary, the filter may be blocked
after some time so it is impossible to flush it back. It has to be openend then and cleaned by hand – or
even changed completely. Before back flushing, set the 3-way-valve to “back flush” and afterwards back to
“overflow”.
The circulation pump has to be cleaned in regular intervals as well. Close the valve before the pump is
opened. After cleaning, open the valve again.
5.
Turboflotor 10000
Protein skimmer for aquaria up to 10,000 litres
