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To attach the Inlet Pipe & Pump Assembly to the Main Body first remove the Clamp from the Pump
Support by pressing on the snap-lock release lever. Lay the Main Body flat on a horizontal surface with
the Air/Water inlet towards you. Hold the Inlet Pipe & Pump Assembly in a vertical position. With small
movements clockwise and counter clockwise of a few
degrees, push the Pump Outlet completely into the Air/Water
inlet of the main body.
Rotate the Inlet Pipe & Pump Assembly counter clockwise
by 90 degrees until the Pump Cover is seated in the Pump
Support of the Main Body.
Slide the Clamp into the Pump support and press firmly on the snap-lock until
it clicks into position.
For Hang-on installations
a strainer is provided on the aquarium side of the Inlet Pipe
to prevent large particulate matter or livestock from inadvertently being sucked into
the skimmer. Attach the Strainer to the Inlet Pipe by aligning the pins on the inside of
the Strainer with the slots on the outside of the inlet Pipe. Push the Strainer onto the
Pipe and rotate to lock into position.
For Sump installations
an Extension Pipe is provided on the aquarium side of the Inlet
Pipe to allow for the lower water levels typical of a sump. Attach the Extension to the
Inlet Pipe by aligning the pins on the inside of the Extension with the slots on the outside
of the Inlet Pipe. Push the Extension onto the Pipe and rotate to lock into position. The
o-ring located on the Inlet Pipe seals the joint.
Collection Cup
An o-ring located on the Throat of the Reaction Chamber holds the Collection Cup
in position above the Main Body. To remove/replace the Collection Cup simply
pull/push the Cup with small back and forth rotations.
The Collection Cup Cover is The collection cup cover is removed by pulling it upwards
and away from the Cup. The Collection Cup has a drainage port for the constant
removal of waste. To connect a waste-pipe remove the Drain Plug from the port.
When not using a waste pipe make sure that the drainage port is plugged!
5. Prizm Pro Accessories
Surface Skimmer
(included in Prizm Pro Deluxe)
The adjustable height Surface Skimmer is an attachment to the Inlet Pipe
(instead of the Strainer) that directs the more protein-loaded water from the
water surface of the aquarium into the skimmer.
To connect the Surface Skimmer to the Inlet Pipe hold the Surface Skimmer
below the Inlet Pipe. Align the notched rail on the Inlet Pipe with the Slot on
the Surface Skimmer. Press the Ratchet lever outwards, towards the edge of
the Surface Skimmer and slide it up the Inlet Pipe. The correct position for
the Surface Skimmer should be set once the Prizm Pro is installed on the
aquarium.
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Media Basket
(included in Prizm Pro Deluxe)
The Media Basket allows for either Chemical or Biological filtration to be added
to the Outlet Chamber of the Prizm Pro Skimmer.
To insert/remove the Media To insert/remove the media Basket either remove
the Collection Cup or rotate it by 90 degrees. The Media Basket sits on 4 pins
near the top of the Water Outlet and is held in position by the Collection Cup.
To open the Media Basket press on the snap-lock located on the side of the
basket and raise lid.
Outlet Pipe Connector
(available as accessory)
The Outlet Pipe Connector provides the means to connect a flexible pipe to
the water outflow so that it can be directed to the desired location.
Attach the Connector to the Main Body by placing it under the water outlet
and aligning the hole in the Connector with the lower threaded hole on the
Main Body. Place the small screw through the hole in the Connector (from
the backside) and lock the Connector in position by tightening the screw into
the lower hole in the Main Body. Flexible tubing can be attached to the Connector
outlet with a cable tie.
6. Installation
The Prizm is designed to be hung on the outside of the aquarium or stood next to a sump with only
the Inlet Pipe submersed in the aquarium water. The Pump is submersible and therefore the Prizm
can be safely installed inside the sump. Select a position that allows for easy access to the Flow
Regulator and a good view of either the front or back of the Reaction Chamber
Throat. The Collection Cup should also be readily accessible as it must be removed
regularly for draining the collected waste or for cleaning if a waste-pipe is
connected to the Drainage Port. When using the Extension Pipe ensure that
the water level is at least 2 (5 cm) above the bottom of the Extension Pipe
with the Prizm in its desired position, use the Fixing Screw provided in either
of the threaded holes to firmly attach it to the aquarium or sump wall.
7. Operation & Priming
Ensure that the Inlet Pipe and Pump assembly have been installed correctly on the Main Body (as
described above) so that both connections are watertight.
When assembling the Prizm for the first time it is advisable to test the integrity of the seals by filling
the Prizm with freshwater through the Throat while holding it above a sink.
a. Fix the Prizm (without the Collection Cup) in its desired position with the Fixing Screw.
b.Pour approx. 2 (5 cm) of aquarium water into the 1st stage of the Reaction Chamber - through
the throat.
c. Assemble the Collection Cup in position above the Main Body and screw
the Air Plug closed.
d.Set the Flow Regulator on the Inlet Tube to the half open position. (i.e. 45
degrees to the Main Body).
e. Plug the power cord of the pump into the power outlet socket ensuring
that the
power cord has a drip loop.
f. The Pump will begin to draw water into the Inlet Pipe until all of the air
has been
expelled at which point the Reaction Chamber will fill with water. Thereafter the water
will flow back to the aquarium through the cascade return. This process should take between 20
seconds to 1 minute. If the Inlet Pipe does not fill with water see Troubleshooting hereafter.
(
Note:
If you have set the flow valve to the fully open position the Pump will make a rattling noise.
This will disappear as soon as you open the Air Plug as directed below.)
g.If an air pocket remains in the Inlet Pipe, rotate the Flow Regulator to the closed position.
The water flow will reduce and the air will be sucked into the Reaction Chamber. Return the
Flow Regulator to the open position.
h.Open the Air Plug by rotating counter clockwise until a steady air flow is injected with the water
flow into the reaction chamber, filling the 1st and 2nd stages of the Reactor with a concentrated
air/water mixture. (
Note:
the Air Plug should be opened to the point that further rotation of the
Plug does not effect the air/water flow through the skimmer) Adjust the Flow as described below.
Once the Inlet Pipe has filled with water (after Priming) it will remain full of water even if the pump
is switched off therefore the Prizm will function properly as soon as power is restored. In the event
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