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, some models are fitted with an
additional strainer.
Remove any tape from the end and 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 flow valve, remove any plastic wrap or tape
from the end and 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.
Remove any tape from the end and 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, remove any
plastic wrap or tape from the end and 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.
Return pipe
Find the smaller diameter 20/25mm return pipe.
Remove any tape from the end and 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,
remove any plastic wrap or tape from the end and 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.
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 cable tie to hold in
place (supplied with some models).
The end of the flexible hose should be positioned in the
return pump section of the sump ready for the pump.
Place the weir comb section back on top of the weir.
Aqua-Pro 600 Cube Model
The 600 model is fitted with an UltraFlow weirbox and
overflow comb to maximise the amount of water that
will pass over the weir. There is a single outlet nozzle
which passes through the front of the weirbox.
This model is supplied with a flat fan nozzle and also a
Random Flow Generator
nozzle.
There is a small 3mm hole drilled in the pipework
to act as an anti syphon break and
this hole should
always be kept clear by regular maintenance.
