CPR Aquatic, INC•P.O. Box 1111•3749 West End Road, Arcata, CA 95521
CPR Technical Support (707) 826-9636 • FAX (707) 826-9623
www.cprusa.com • [email protected]
SR3
WITH ACCELA PUMP
As the marine aquarium industry expands, so does the need for a simple yet efficient protein skimmer. The SR3
Venturi driven protein skimmer is designed for those who have limited sump space but want to add a protein skimmer
on a new system or supplement an existing filtration system.
To place your SR3 into operation:
1. Open the packaging carefully and inspect the unit for damaged or missing parts. You should have:
(1) SR3 body
(1) RVT Rejuvenation powerhead
(1) Collection cup assembly with lid and “O” ring
(1) Bio-Bale media
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Assemble the powerhead and insert it into the inlet hole as shown in the diagram (pg. 3 and 4). The end of the
airline must be kept out of the water at all times during operation. Insert the airline into the black clip located
near the top of the unit to help ensure that it does not get submerged.
3. Place the “O” ring around the collection cup and insert the collection cup assembly into the skimmer chamber.
4. Stand the whole unit in the sump portion of your system. The SR3 requires at least a space measuring 8.5” x 3”
with the pump in place. Fill the body with water until it is no longer buoyant and position the skimmer into place.
5. A small amount of Bio-Bale media should be placed down the last chamber of the SR3. This will reduce the
turbulence of the water returning to the sump. Be sure not to pack the media too tightly inside the chamber.
6. Plug in the RVT powerhead and allow the SR3 to run. At this point, it may be necessary to add water in the sump
to compensate for the water that is now in the skimmer.
7. We recommend that the base of the collection cup assembly be set about 1/8” below the water line in the skimmer
chamber. The base of the collection cup is the part of the collection cup that would touch a table when set down.
The quality of foam in the collection cup can be adjusted by sliding the “O” ring up or down. If the foam is too wet,
raise the collection cup by sliding the “O” ring down until the desired foam quality is achieved. If the foam is too
dry or no waste is collecting in the collection cup, lower the cup by sliding the “O” ring up.
Your SR3 is now operational
