Deltec MCE 600 Instructions D'emploi page 6

External Protein Skimmer MCE 600
Operating Instructions
The Multi Compact 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
skimmer sits on the black support bar where the outlet pipes come out of the body
and is held in place by the clear retaining clamp, which tightens onto the outlet pipe
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. The outlet pipe consists of a 40mm clear pipe to direct water back over
any stress bars and into the tank. To prevent bubbles from entering the aquarium an
ingenious degassing plate pushes into the end of the outlet pipe.
Operation and setting
With the unit secured in position, fill the body with tank water by removing the
skimmer cup and pouring water down the opening until the water exits the skimmer.
Refit the cup, initially positioned quite high out of the body, close the tap on the air
intake pipe, only now fit the inlet pipe and switch on the pump. Open the air intake
tap and set it to the 2 o'clock position. The body of the skimmer should now be white
with fine dense foam. Leave the skimmer to settle down for a day or so before fine
adjustment. After two to three days, or earlier in a previously unskimmed tank, a
thick drown 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 a darker, foam which is
preferable. 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.
Please Note
The skimmer cup is reversible by 180° so that, depending on the mounting position
of the skimmer, the clear side is always visible.
Media Chamber
The chamber below the outlet pipe has been provided to allow the addition of media
such as Deltec Phosphatadsorber, Deltec Special Carbon or biological media to be
used easily and effectively in a position of good flow. Media used in this chamber
must be contained in a bag to prevent carry over back to the aquarium. To prevent
the bag from floating up and blocking the outlet pipe, the skimmer comes as
standard with a sliding outlet protection plate, which must be fitted at any time that
media is used in the unit.