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External Protein Skimmer MCE 400
Operating Instructions
The Multi Co
mpact External skimmer is ideal for ‘hang on’ installation directly onto the outside of the aquarium or sump and requires no
further supply pump
for highly efficient operation.
Assembly
The skimmer has been packed in a partially disassembled state to prevent damage in transit. Study the diagram overleaf to reassemble. Do not switch on the
recirculation pump however unless the pump is immersed or flooded with water.
Important
Before you install the unit in position fill the body with fresh water from the mains supply to ensure that there has not been any damage in transit.
Installation
Hang the skimmer body on the outside of the aquarium in a suitable position. The inlet pipe is fitted with a strainer on one end, which simply pulls off for future
cleaning.
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remove the skimmer cup
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fill the skimmer with aquarium water to just below the pipe openings in the skimmer body
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insert the 40 mm outlet pipe (No. 16) with a slightly twisting motion into the skimmer body
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push the degassing plate (No. 20) into the outlet pipe
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push the 20 mm suction pipe (No. 18) through the skimmers pipe adaptor into the suction elbow inside the skimmer body.
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Close the air tap
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Insert the foam cup into the skimmer app. 50 mm deep
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Start the pump, after a short while the pump and the suction pipe will be bled of all air
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Open the air tap
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The skimmer is now ready for operation
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Make sure that both silicone hoses are not blocked or kinked.
Please note
Before reinserting the skimmer cup, make sure that lid No. 12 is pushed right against the stop. Pressing down fixing plate no. 14 makes I easier.
Operation and setting
Leave the skimmer to settle down for a day or so before final adjustment. After two to three days, or earlier in a previously unskimmed tank, a thick brown
foam will be produced at the neck of the skimmer. Move the skimmer cup up or down to collect this foam. Moving the cup downwards will result in an
increased quantity of wetter foam and moving it up the foam will be drier and the collected fluid darker. The top screw No. 21 can be adjusted to create a
slight pressure to fix the skimmer cup in position It is recommended that the skimmer cup is emptied every 2-4 days or as required. The cup should be wiped
clean of any fatty deposits as build up of this waste product will greatly reduce the performance. Whilst cleaning leave the pump switched off, for 15 minutes to
allow any salt deposits in the venturi tube to dissolve.
Use with ozone
skimmers are suitable for use with ozone and will automatically suck the gas through the venturi hose. A maximum volume of 25 mg/h should be
used on tank volumes that are suitable for this skimmer. Do not use excessive ozone, as it is dangerous and can cause severe headaches.
