position the skimmer in the sump
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Remove the suction pipe above the safety overflow or turn to the side (picture 5).
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feed water into the skimmer compartment (if applicable)
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open the water level adjuster (picture 7) fully by turning it anti-clockwise
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start the skimmer pump and set the pump controller to the lowest level.
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close the water level adjuster until fine bubbles are visible between the bayonet and
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the bottom of the skimmer cup (picture 8)
initially keep the foam level in the skimmer cup low to avoid over skimming and
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possible flooding of the cup.
wait a minimum of 48 hours before the final adjustment, only then adjust the
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controller up and down.
The specified at the safety overflow pipe min and max. Values for the water level are
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not to be considered in the start-up phase.
After the start-up phase, set the controller to level 6 for most aquariums.
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turn the water level adjuster in or out until the fine air bubbles start bursting
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approximately half way up the cups riser tube
Set the water level between min. and max.
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Position the suction pipe above the safety overflow pipe.
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If the safety overflow pipe is not used, adjust the water level in the area of the upper
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edge of the pipe, lower edge of the bayonet (picture 8). The suction tube can be
removed.
for dry foam turn the water level adjuster anti-clockwise, for wet foam clockwise
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Important: Never allow the pump to run dry.
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When pressing the feed timer button on the controller, the pump will stop for 10 minutes
and will resume automatically.
Picture 7
Water level adjuster Skimmer cup
Starting the skimmer
Picture 8
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Picture 9
Ozonizer