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Set Up Instructions

Setting up the Protein Skimmer 

For the following section refer to Diagrams 1 & 
2 on pages 5 & 6 of this instruction booklet.

1. Set the Protein Skimmer Air Pump (18) in the 
cabinet next to the MariSys or on top of it. It is 
recommended that the Air Pump always be 
positioned higher than the wooden airstone. 
Your MariSys is supplied with a Check Valve, 
this ensures water does not back siphon into 
the Protein Skimmer Air Pump. This allows you 
to place the Air Pump on the base of the cabinet 
next to the MariSys. 

Please Note: All attachments are inserted into 
the Airline during production. Simply attach the 
blue adapter to the Protein Skimmer Air Pump 
and the other end to the Protein Skimmer 
Airline Connector (19). Step 2 can be ignored 
during set up and referred if needed at a later 
date during maintenance.

2. Connect one end of the airline tubing to the 
Protein Skimmer Airline Connector (19) and the 
other end to Check Valve (20). Connec the 
second piece of airline tubing from the Check 
Valve to the Air Control Valve (21), and then the 
third from the Air Control Valve to the blue 
adapter which fits over the 2 outlets of the 
Protein Skimmer Air pump.  

3. Connect the Waste Hose (22) to the outlet at 
the base of the Protein Skimmer Collection Cup 
(23), then place the other end of the tubing into 
an empty 1 litre Container. (Not supplied) (24) 

4. The height of the wooden airstone has been 
preset; the bent portion on the rigid tubing of the 
Airline Connector is at the recommended 
setting.

To raise or lower the airstone, grasp the rigid 
tubing and gently turn left or right while pushing 
down or pulling up. 

If the airstone is positioned too high in the 
Reaction Chamber, (25) the air bubbles will 
overflow and fill the Collection Cup. Under 
normal conditions, the airstone should be 
positioned about 1.5 – 2cm from the bottom of 
the Reaction Chamber. 

The aquarium’s water level can also be raised 
or lowered by adjusting the Water Level 
Adjuster. (10) Raising the tube will cause the 
aquarium’s water level to rise and lowering the 
Water Level Adjuster will cause the aquarium’s 
water level to drop. 

3. Remove the pre-filter pad, rinse it under 
water and place back into the Overflow Box. 

4. Turn the Screw Adjuster (11) located at the 
bottom of the Overflow Box to level it. 

5. Position the Priming Pump (12) with hanger 
next to the Overflow Box on the aquarium’s rim. 
Connect one end of the airline tubing to the 
Priming Pump “in” (13) port (indicated by the 
arrow which points towards the Priming Pump 
on the red connection adapter). Connect the 
other end of the airline tubing to the V-Joint (14) 
located at the top of the Water Bridge. (15) 

6. Connect the second piece of airline tubing to 
the “out” (16) port of the Priming Pump 
(indicated by the arrow pointing away from the 
Priming Pump on the red connection adapter) 
and secure the other end of the airline back into 
the aquarium. It is very important to ensure this 
hose does not dislodge as it will drain the 
aquarium.

7. Measure the distance from the Overflow Box 
to the MariSys.  Be accurate so you do not cut 
the hose too short. (Measure twice and cut 
once) Take the utility knife and cut the Large 
and Small Flexible Hosing (17) to the desired 
length.

The Flexible Hosing must follow a straight path 
from the Overflow Box to the MariSys. There 
can be a little slack but not too much or the filter 
will not operate correctly. 

8. Place a Hose Clamp over the end of each 
piece of Flexible Hose and slide the Flexible 
Hosing over the outlet and inlet, located on the 
base of the Overflow Box. Do not tighten the 
Hose Clamps yet.

9. Do the same for the connections at the top of 
the MariSys. 

10. Once every thing is in position tighten the 
hose clamps so it is a snug fit. DO NOT OVER 
TIGHTEN them as you may crack the plastic.

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Summary of Contents for MariSys 240

Page 1: ...MariSys 240 Complete step by step instruction booklet ...

Page 2: ...plug or receptacle does get wet do not unplug the appliance Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies the power to the appliance then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle 3 Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children 4 Always unplug the filter from the electrical outlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts before a...

Page 3: ...as been assembled This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed carton Should the product malfunction in any way or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement contact the retailer where the product was purchased for inspection Replacement Parts Filter Media Use Aqua One Genuine Spare Parts Only See your local Aqua One Dealer and look for the number listed below for the spare part you req...

Page 4: ...bon Pad Media Basket 1 Media Basket 3 Wool x 3 Activated Carbon Pillow Media Basket 2 Bio Balls CeramiSub Drip Tray Please Note This filter media set up above is a guide For more information regarding filter media please consult your Aqua One specialist 4 ...

Page 5: ...tein Skimmer Air Pump Fit a check valve if placed on the floor 12 Priming Pump 20 Check Valve 21 Air Control Valve 26 Protein Skimmer Height Adjuster 8 Overflow Box 2 Filter Box 19 Protein Skimmer Airline Connector 1 Media Access Lid 15 Water Bridge 27 Priming Chamber Duck Bill Outlet 28 Max 29 Min 14 V Joint 1 MariSys Complete System Diagram 1 5 ...

Page 6: ...Basket 3 CreamiSub Carbon Pillow Airstone Stop 5 Power Head Outlet Inlet Airstone Housing 25 Reaction Chamber Lid Waste Out 10 Water Level Adjuster 11 Screw Adjuster 9 Adjusting Screws 23 Protein Skimmer Collection Cup 7 Power Cord Cutout 4 8 Overflow Box 3 Overflow Box Diagram 3 2 MariSys Diagram 2 6 Power Head Protein Skimmer Housing 6 ...

Page 7: ...the adjusting screws anti clockwise this will reduce the height of the Overflow Box To raise the water level in the aquarium turn the adjusting screws clockwise to move the box back up Setting up the Filter Media For the following section refer to Diagrams 1 2 on pages 3 5 6 of this instruction booklet Locate and organise all parts before assembly Familiarise yourself with the parts and where they...

Page 8: ...e should be positioned about 1 5 2cm from the bottom of the Reaction Chamber The aquarium s water level can also be raised or lowered by adjusting the Water Level Adjuster 10 Raising the tube will cause the aquarium s water level to rise and lowering the Water Level Adjuster will cause the aquarium s water level to drop 3 Remove the pre filter pad rinse it under water and place back into the Overf...

Page 9: ...n wait 5 minutes If still too few turn the screw another quarter turn It is best to adjust slowly to achieve the desired level of bubbles B If there are too many bubbles and the Collection Cup is overflowing rapidly slowly close the Air Control Valve to achieve desired bubble flow 6 To further adjust and fine tune the Protein Skimmer loosen the Height Adjuster 26 located at the base of the Collect...

Page 10: ...d reconnect it to the system To ensure optimum filter performance routine maintenance should be performed monthly or less depending on size of tank amount of fish and number of daily feeding If the filter and media are neglected the filter media will become clogged and unable to collect waste material This can affect aquarium water quality and possibly the health of the tank inhabitants Grimy wast...

Page 11: ...Cleaning your Power Head Inlet Elbow Impeller Cover Lock Impeller Cover Impeller Blades Impeller Motor Outlet Base Rubber End Cap Ceramic Shaft O ring 11 ...

Page 12: ... Maintenance section in this instruction booklet WATER LEAKING AT FLEXIBLE HOSING CONNECTIONS 1 Disconnect Flexible Hoses from connectors on the MariSys and Overflow Box and clean connectors thoroughly with an Aqua One Double Ended Pipe Brush Reconnect and tighten hose clamps snugly 2 If the Flexible Hosing has slipped from original position remove and clean area then reconnect and tighten hose cl...

Page 13: ...mer Air Pump with new ones 3 Check air line for kinks 4 Check the Air Control Valve and Check Valve OVERFLOW BOX NOT FUNCTIONING 1 Check power supply and confirm Priming Pump is plugged in 2 No water in Overflow Box add water 3 Check Overflow Box for obstacles 4 Check Hosing and Tubing for kinks or obstructions PRIMING PUMP NOT RUNNING 1 Check power supply and confirm Priming Pump is plugged in 2 ...

Page 14: ...ed in Australia by Aqua One Distributed in Australia by Kong s Aust Pty Limited 48 Williamson Rd Ingleburn 2565 NSW Australia Distributed in New Zealand by Kong s NZ Limited 52 Glenlyon Avenue Greerton Tauranga New Zealand Distributed in Hong Kong by Kong s Aquarium Supplies Co Ltd No 31 3 F Thriving Industrial Centre 26 38 Sha Tsui Road Tsuen Wan Hong Kong Distributed in the UK by Kong s UK Limit...

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