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If NO bubbles are forming in skimmer body.....
Trouble Shooting
Part Identification
03/08 AQ12118
NOTE:
• Flow Control Knob position will vary with each specific installation
and water quality. If foam collected is excessively wet, adjust water
level down in skimmer body. If foam collected is to dry or there is
no foam present, adjust water level up in skimmer body.
• Any bubbles returning to the sump should diminish after the
5 day break-in period.
A.
Adjust Flow Control Knob to raise or lower
water level inside the skimmer.
B.
Adjust water height so “dry” bubbles start to
appear in Collection Cup neck with little to no bubbles
flowing out of the skimmer into sump.
Installation & Activation
A.
Sump should already be filled with water. Place assembled Protein
Skimmer into sump. Skimmer may float until pump is activated.
B.
To activate your Protein
Skimmer, just plug it in. Skimmer
will begin to fill with the air and
water mixture. Once the Skimmer
is full it will rest on the bottom of
sump even if unplugged.
Water Flow
Control Knob
Lid
Collection Cup
Gasket
Skimmer Body
NOTE:
Pump is Preassembled and
Preinstalled in Skimmer Body
Venturi Intake
Locknut
Venturi Adapter
O-Ring
Needle Wheel Impeller
Pump Body
Adapter
(Model 300 ONLY)
Venturi Muffler System
Flexible Cleaning Tool
Water Flow Control Knob
and Venturi Muffler System
Water Deflector Shield
Lockring
Questions or Missing Parts call Customer Service at
(800) 322-1266
.
www.marineland.com
NOTE:
Drip Loop
(for safety)
A.
Check for obstructions in Venturi Muffler System. Remove blockages
with a jet of water or use the cleaning tool (provided).
B.
Check pump
connections and
the Needle Wheel
Impeller.
C.
Check for kink in
airline tubing. Unkink.
Clean
Muffler
System
with
Cleaning
Tool
Top View
Collection
Cup Neck
Water
Outlet
Bottom View
Water Intake
Bottom View
Air Vent
Models
100 & 300
NOTE:
Protein Skimmers are Preassembled
NOTE:
After setup, allow your Protein Skimmer to operate for 4 to 5 days to become established in the new system.
Start Here -
IN-SUMP
Protein Skimmer
Quick Setup Guide
NOTE:
Skimmer takes 4 to 5 days to settle into
new system when first installed. During this time
excess bubbles may be present and exiting skimmer.
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Skimmer Adjustment
MAX
Operating Water Level
MIN
Operating Water Level
Bubble Line
