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Safety
1. Read carefully before usage.
2. The Skim 250 is only suitable for indoor use.
3. Ensure voltage shown on the label match to the mains supply voltage.
4. Ensure that water cannot reach the socket.
5. Never let the pump run dry, keep it submerged at all times.
6. Disconnect skimmer from mains before any maintenance on your aquarium.
7. If damaged the supply cord cannot be replaced, the whole unit needs to be
recycled.
8. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Special care should be taken
with the use of electrical equipment by or near children
Installation
1. Connect the air silencer (1) to the air intake (2).
2. Connect the air intake ( 2 ) to the venture inlet on the pump.
3. Attach the pump to the skimmer ( screw ‘ hand tight ‘ ).
4. Hang the skimmer on the tank using the two brackets.
5. Fasten the bracket security screws hand tight.
6. Check that water inlet and outlet have unobstructed flow inside your aquarium.
7. Turn the pump on.
8. Now set the level of skimming by lifting or pushing down the collecting cup, you
adjust the level by adjusting the rubber ring on the cup.
9. Be careful using the skimmer just after you have filled your tank with freshly mixed
salt as this can cause extreme foaming and overflow.
Maintenance
1. To operate efficiently, the Blue Marine skimmer must be 24 hours a day in use
2. Check daily if your skimmer is functioning properly and produces the desired foam
3. Check daily if collection cup is full, clean as needed.
4. Check and clean pump regularly to ensure it does not become clogged, dirty
pumps may break down, not maintained pumps are not covered by warranty.
Technical data
• Model BM SKIM 250
• Aquarium size <250 ltr
• Dimentions 245 x 118 x 450mm
• Pump Aqua 1300 Needle wheel
• Pump capacity 1100 L/h
• Air intake Max. 180 L/h
• Power 15W
• Power supply 230-240V/50hz
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Instruction Manual
