INSTALLATION
The REEF-Skim PRO unit is designed to be used in-sump only and ideally positioned as close to
the aquarium drain pipe as possible to ensure the best possible pick up of organics and other
waste. To ensure that the collection cup can be easily removed for cleaning, allow at least
50mm clearance above the collection cup lid.
1. Place the skimmer in the first section of the sump, or the section where the aquarium drain
pipework is. We recommend you use mechanical filtration on the end of the drain pipework
such as the AquaHabitats Filter Bag System (sold separately). This will ensure no large
pieces of detritus are sucked into the pump which may damage the impeller and/or pump.
2. Ensure the skimmer and its parts are not touching the sides of the sump as this may cause
vibration noise.
3. Fully open the air adjustment dial and water outlet knob before turning the skimmer on.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make sure all connections are tightly secured.
2. Ensure the collection cup is securely and correctly positioned on the main skimmer body
and that the drain plug is in place or the collection cup drain hose is attached.
3. Turn the water adjustment knob anti-clockwise to lower the water level or clockwise to
raise the water level.
4. Turn the air adjustment dial to adjust the amount of air
pulled in by the skimmer as required. Fully open will be the
most commonly used position but restricting the air flow
slightly can improve air pull and, in turn, intensify
microbubble production.
5. Clean and empty the collection cup regularly, and periodically
clean and maintain all other internal parts to ensure the
skimmer works as efficiently as possible.
6. The REEF-Skim PRO unit can operate in both shallow and deep water. However, the
optimum water level is marked on the body.
Water Level Adjustment Dial
Lower water level/
increased flow
Higher water level/
decreased flow
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