Metal Framed Cabinet
The metal frame cabinet comes with 6-8 adjustable feet,
depending on model.
Start by establishing if your floor is level by placing the
cabinet roughly in position and using a spirit level on the
top of the frame or top. A spirit level of at least 60-90cm
in length will be required.
1. Level back to front.
• Cabinet leans backwards - extend all back feet, on
larger models adjust middle feet first.
• Cabinet leans forwards - extend all front feet.
2. Level side to side.
• Cabinets with centre feet – if one end is higher than
middle, raise both centre feet to match the highest
point. Adjust all other corner feet down to firmly touch
the floor.
• Cabinets without centre feet – extend feet at lowest
end until level.
3. Final cabinet check, adjust if necessary.
• Re-check top of frame is level front to back and side to
side, at multiple points.
• Re-check all feet are firmly on the floor.
Installing the tank and the sump
The sump comes fitted with protective mat. Do not
remove this mat.
Install the sump in the cabinet, be careful not to catch
the metal hinges with the glass sump when positioning.
Place the aquarium carefully onto the top of the cabinet,
ensuring that the protective base mat is sandwiched
between cabinet top and tank base. The rear corners of
the aquarium should line up with the rear corners of the
cabinet. The front of the aquarium will protrude over the
cabinet top but align with the cabinet perimeter when
the doors are installed and closed.
After installing the tank and sump, but before filling,
check the level again by placing the spirit level along the
top edges of the tank and make any fine adjustments.
Leave the tank to settle for a couple of hours and then
re-check and adjust if necessary.
STEP 3 INSTALLING THE PIPEWORK
The Aqua-Pro Reef aquarium pipework is designed to
be easy to install using two people, without the need
for aquarium silicone or tools. To allow easier access for
installing the pipework it is best to lift off the removable
weir comb section and set aside in a safe place.
The three pipes can be installed in any order, but the
following will allow for the easiest install.
Main overflow pipe
The main weirbox overflow pipe is the shorter of the two
32/40mm diameter pipes.
Ensure that the flexible rubber seal is in place at the top of
the threaded section so that it will seal between the pipe
and the aquarium glass. Insert the pipe down the weir so
that the threaded end goes through the hole.
Take the lower part of the main overflow pipe, which is
fitted with a gate valve, ensure the rubber o-ring is in place.
Offer up the female threaded end of the pipe to the male
thread coming down through the weir. Whilst one person
holds the lower section in place, the other person should
turn the upper section in the weirbox clockwise to screw
the pipes together until they are hand tight.
Safety overflow pipe
The upper safety overflow pipe is the longer of the two
32/40mm diameter pipes.
Ensure that the flexible rubber seal is in place at the top
of the threaded section so that it will seal between the
pipe and the aquarium glass. Insert the pipe down the
weir so that the threaded end goes through the hole.
Take the lower part of the safety overflow pipe, ensure the
rubber o-ring is in place.
Offer up the female threaded end of the pipe to the male
thread coming down through the weirbox . Whilst one
person holds the lower section in place, the other person
should turn the upper section in the weirbox clockwise to
screw the pipes together until they are hand tight.
Return pipe
Find the smaller diameter 20/25mm return pipe.
Ensure that the flexible rubber seal is in place at the top
of the threaded section so that it will seal between the
pipe and the aquarium glass. Insert the pipe down the
weir so that the threaded end goes through the hole.
Take the lower part of the return pipe with the hose tail,
ensure the rubber o-ring is in place.
Offer up the female threaded end of the pipe to the male
thread coming down through the weir. Whilst one person
holds the lower section in place, the other person should
turn the upper section in the weirbox clockwise to screw
the pipes together until they are hand tight.
Upper return pipe:
line up the top of the long pipe with
the pre-fitted nozzle assembly on the weir.
The two halves of the threaded union should meet and
sit flat against each other when the horizontal pipe is
level. The height of the upper half of the union can
be adjusted by screwing it into the threaded elbow,
turning clockwise or anticlockwise to shorten or
lengthen the pipe. Screw both parts together with the
locking ring.
The pre-assembled pipework that is fitted through
the weirbox wall, is threaded to make it removable for
cleaning.
There is a single outlet pipe and bends, which passes
through the front of the weirbox, supplied with a flat fan
nozzle and also a
Random Flow Generator
nozzle.
The 1800 model outlet is fitted with 2 nozzles.
For all models there is a small 3mm hole drilled in
the pipework, just below the water surface, to act as
an anti syphon break and this hole should always be
kept clear by regular maintenance.
Lower Return pipe:
Push the length of flexible hose on
to the hose tail as far as it will go, so that it meets the
collar at the top of the barb. Use a plastic pipe clamp or
large cable tie to hold in place.
The end of the flexible hose should be positioned in the
return pump section of the sump ready for the pump.
