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WARNING AND SAFEGUARDS
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This product may contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling this
product.
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It is your sole responsibilities to verify that the plug and
the receptacle are clean and free of moisture and salt
build up at all times. The receptacle must be free of water,
salt, calcium, magnesium and dust. Failure to do so can
cause fire, damage to property, permanent damage to the
product and personal injury not limited to loss of life.
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Do not plug into extension cord/power strip.
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A drip loop must be used when plugging all electrical
aquarium devices. A drip loop is that part of the cord
hanging below the receptacle.
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The national code requires that a GFCI (Ground fault
circuit interrupter) be used in the branch circuit supplying
all power to water pumps and electrical aquarium
equipment. If you do not have a GFCI, have an electrician install one prior to
operating any aquarium component.
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Reads and follows all instructions.
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Use this product for its intended use only.
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Never yank or pull the cord from the electrical outlet.
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Do not operate if the plug or wire is damaged.
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Do not operate without water.
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Verify that hands are dry prior to disconnecting the power.
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To reduce the risks of electrocution, keep all connections dry.
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While working on the skimmer and/or aquarium, disconnect all aquarium
appliances from power supply.
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If the product is to fall into water, do not reach for it first. Unplug the unit first
then retrieve the unit from water. If any of the electrical components get wet,
unplug immediately.
INStAllAtIoN
The use of water conditioners (some de-chlorinator, aqua safe, stress coats,
algaecides, and red slime removers) will increase the surface tension. As
collection cup fills dump water and repeat until skimmer is working properly. Run
a carbon filter to remove all impurities. Check with your local fish store for water
conditioner that will not affect the performance of the protein skimmer.
1. Remove the collection cup and wash well with a mild dish detergent and rinse
with warm water. Insure all the detergent is removed from the collection cup.
Replace collection cup.
2. Install water level control.
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Remove the filter cartridge from the plastic bag.
4. Fill the main body of the skimmer.
5. Verify the tank is full of salt water with a salinity of 1.020-1.025.
6. Remove the lid from the collection a cup. Plug in Rio
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Nano Skimmer
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into a GFCI outlet.
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Close the air flow control valve and plug the Rio Nano skimmer into a
GFCI outlet
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The skimmer will begin to prime, keep the air flow control valve closed until
water fills the intake tube and water begins to cascade back into
the aquarium.
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Open the air flow control valve to that air begins to enter the skimmer, start
the skimmer so that the air bubbles just start to enter the skimmer. Do not
open the valve all the way. Replace collection cup
10. If after a 12 hour period of time there is not any organics collecting in the cup
increase air volume by opening the air flow control valve by small increments
until the unit begins to skim.
11. Replace the collection cup.
NOTE: it may take 24 hours for the skimmer to start to work. It will not start to
foam/skim immediately.
tRoUBlESHootING
Problem: Nothing will collect in the collection cup.
Solution:
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There is not a biological load in the aquarium.
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Verify the salinity is 1.020-1.025.
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Make sure the water level control is in its highest position.
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Decrease the amount of air by opening the air control valve.
When making adjustments to the air intake wait a min. of 15-30
minutes to see changes.
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The variable venturi needs to be cleaned (2’ piece of airline
tubing and 1 cup of warm water). Connect the airline tubing to the
intake of the venturi place the other side in the warm water allow
the venturi to suck the warm water through the intake.
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It may take up to 24 hours for a Skimmer to start to work. Set up
and wait without any adjustments.
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The foam is unable to climb into the collection cup due to oils
from your hands, lotions, tank additives and/or foods feed. Run
carbon filter to remove any impurities.
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Remove the collection cup and wash well with a mild detergent and rinse with
hot water. Insure all the detergent is removed from the collection cup. Replace
collection cup.
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If the aquarium is new and there is not any live stock in the aquarium the
skimmer will not skim.
Problem: only water is collecting in the collection cup.
Solution:
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The salinity is too high. Adjust salinity to 1.020-1.025.
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The use of additives such as water conditioners, medications, red slime
remover and/or use of synthetic sea salt are causing the bubbles to bond
longer thus the water in the cup. As collection cup fills dump water and repeat
until skimmer is working properly. The problem will persist until the agent
causing the problem is removed.
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Decrease water flow with the valve on the intake tube by 20%.
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The aquarium was just cleaned and/or water change was done. As collection
cup fills dump water and repeat until skimmer is working properly.
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The rate of speed is too fast. Increase the amount of air by opening the air
control valve, more air = less water flow
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Decrease the water level by lowering the water level control.
Problem: Small air bubbles are discharging back into the aquarium.
Solution:
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The filter pad is clogged or to soiled and water/air bubbles are escaping over
the filter cartridge. Replace filter pad.
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The salinity is too high. Adjust salinity to 1.020-1.025.
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Decrease water flow with the valve on the intake tube by 20%.
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The use of water conditioners (de-chlorinator, stress coats, algaecides and red
slime removers) will increase the surface tension.
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Connect a piece of airline tubing to the intake of the variable venturi and
submerse the opposite end in the aquarium so the unit is just a power filter for
24 hours and resume operation.
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New tanks with the addition of uncured live rock will cause very poor water
quality 20% of the water daily until water quality improves.
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Once the skimmer is operating properly, you may choose to fine tune the air
bubbles/skimmer, fine tuning the skimmer for the driest foam.
