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O2 Hydro SM
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Assembly Instructions
1.) You have received a Vortech Tank that is built with the distributor tube installed. Leave the Distributer Tube Cap on
and put the Funnel in place
(See Figure 1)
.
Pour in the Media Package.
2.) Remove funnel, wipe the mouth of the Media Tank, and remove the Distributer Tube Cap. Coat the outside of the
Media Tank Distributer Tube with silicon from top edge and down 1”.
3.) IMPORTANT
- Install Strainer Basket (Part #10) to the underside of the Main Control Head. Be certain to twist
on clockwise and tighten until securely locked in place.
4.) Coat the inlet, outlet, and tank O-rings on the Main Control Head with Silicone. You do not need to remove these O-
rings when applying the Silicone.
5.) Using a ¼” Nut Driver, loosen screws on retainer clips on Main Control Head. Attach the Bypass assy. to the Main
Control Head and tighten back into place
(See Figure 2)
. Line up Main Control Head with the Distributer Tube and push
down on the control head until snuggly in place. Thread control head on to the tank until tight.
Important: Make certain that the air intake assembly at the right side of the Control Valve is vertical in the
upright position with the air screen at the top.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
6.) Connect the drain line to the drain fitting using clamp provided and a 3/8” Nut Driver
(See Figure 3)
. Run other end
of drain line into your drain.