INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING YOUR TOP-IT-OFF KIT PREMIUM
Make switch mounting holes.
1 ¾”
¼”
¼”
¼”
3” slit up center.
Trim ¼” from hole.
Submerse in hot, not simmering water. Turns soft and translucent.
5 minutes working time.
Shape small 1 ¼” platforms.
Hold in place until cool/rigid.
Reheat end & mold to tank.
Remove finished piece.
1. Create a switch mount using your Mold-a-Holder
™
The steps below are an illustration. Use Mold-a-Holder as you please to mount your switches. Just be sure that your
backup switch is mounted a bit higher than the main switch and out of reach of snails or other critters.
This do-it-yourself project involves household 120 volt electricity, which, if mishandled can cause shock or death by
electrocution. If you are not comfortable working with electricity, do not assemble this kit. Proceed at your own risk
.
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1) a water pump appropriate for your reservoir/tank/sump
2) an extension cord long enough to go from your outlet to your tank/sump
3) tubing to run from your reservoir pump to your tank/sump
4) a water reservoir (tub, bucket or other)
*
* If you will not be plugging your system into a GFCI outlet, we strongly suggest using an extension cord with a GFCI plug on its end for safety (available at aquahub.com).
How your finished system will work:
The lower float switch is the main switch. The main switch turns on a relay when the water
level drops by about 1/8”. When the relay turns on, it allows household current to flow to your pump (the relay keeps this powerful
current out of your switches). The pump moves water from your reservoir into your sump/tank. As the water level rises, the float on the
main float switch lifts and shuts off the relay, which in turn shuts off the pump. The upper switch acts as a backup to shut off the relay
if the main switch should ever stick in the “on” position. The system goes on every time your water level decreases by about 1/8”, so
your sump/tank should stay pleasantly stable and full.
See the photo on page 4 of the sample set-up before you begin assembly.
¼” drill bit or
hobby knife
Hint: Use
lotion on
hands to
prevent
sticking
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You need to purchase separately:
Your kit includes:
i-float
™
Relay
Relay Socket 9” Mold-a-Holder
™
Slosh & Snail
Pkg Crimp Caps
12V Wall
Project Box
Tubing Adapter
(2 pieces)
Guard
Transformer
(2 pieces)
