6
1.
Reaction pipe
2.
Injector
3.
Pump
4.
Ball valve
5.
Water inlet
6.
Outlet pipe
7.
Water outlet
8.
Foam cup
9.
Lid
10.
Air inlet
Available spare parts: Please refer to www.aqua-medic.de.
5. Principle of operation
The aquarium water is pumped to the skimmer using a separate pump (not included) which should have a
capacity of approx. 7,500 - 15,000 litres/hour. Inlet and outlet ports are arranged that way that the air bubbles
have the maximum contact time in the counter-current.
The venturi pump draws water from the skimmer and mixes it with air in the venturi nozzle. The air/water
mixture is pumped back into the skimmer. The treated water flows out of the bottom of the skimmer and is
pumped through the outlet pipe positioned outside the skimmer, back into the aquarium or filter sump.
6. Installation
- Check that the sealing rings for the unions are in place.
- We recommend a pump with a capacity of 8,000 to 15,000 l/h (2,111 – 3,958 gph) for the water supply.
Note:
1.
The valve at the bottom must be closed before you start to fill the skimmer!
2.
Ensure the availabilty of a sufficient quantity of usable salt water. The skimmer needs approx. 400 l to be
filled up.
The drain from the skimmer has to run freely into the aquarium. A PVC pipe (110 mm diameter) can be glued
into the drain ports.
