Aqua Medic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty Compact Bedienungsanleitung Seite 11

Type Outlet
height
30.5 cm
Turboflotor
(12")
5000
Shorty
Compact
2. Principle of Operation
The aquarium water is pumped to the skimmer using a separate pump (not included in delivery)
which should have a capacity of approx. 2,000 - 4,000 litres/hour. Inlet and outlet ports are
arranged that way that the air bubbles have the maximum contact time in the counter-current.
If the Turboflotor 5000 Shorty Compact is mounted in the cabinet, it can be supplied with
water directly from the overflow of the aquarium. In this case, a bypass should be installed so the
volume of water can be adjusted.
The venturi pump draws the water in from the skimmer and mixes it with air. Within the pump
housing the bubbles are cut into very fine pieces by the Aqua Medic needle wheel. The air/water
mixture is pumped back into the skimmer. The treated water flows out of the bottom of the
skimmer and is pumped through the two transparent pipes positioned outside the skimmer back
into the aquarium or filter sump.
3. Installation
Check that the sealing rings for the unions are in place.
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Slot the holding plate for the venturi pump to one side of the skimmer. Push the pump on to
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the holding plate and connect the pump to its union.
The PVC air tube should be fed so that the end is higher than the water level in the skimmer.
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This air tube must not hang down. It should only be out just 5 cm at the top. Connect the
bottom end of the tube to the air intake of the pump. In general, only use a hose with an inner
diameter of max. 4 mm for the air supply!
The water inlet is located at the same side as the outlet. Attach the hose tail connection (22 x
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20) at the outlet incl. sealing ring.
We recommend a pump with a capacity of 2,000 to 4,000 litres/hour for the water supply or
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direct connection to the aquarium overflow.
Fit the rubber sealing ring for the bayonet socket of the reaction pipe. Push the foam cup into
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its seating and turn it to lock.
The drain from the skimmer has to run freely into the aquarium. A PVC pipe (40 mm diameter)
can be glued into the drain ports. It is possible to let both drains flow into one pipe but the
diameter of the pipe must not be reduced. If the drains are left separately, a reduction in pipe
size to 32 mm is possible.
The skimmer can now be filled by pumping directly from the aquarium. Ensure that the water
level of the aquarium is not lowered too much. As soon as the water level in the skimmer reaches
the height of the venturi pumps, these pumps should be started. Top up with sea water as
necessary.
After first use or after cleaning of the skimmer, it takes some time for the initial foam to build up
in the reaction pipe of the collection cup. This is because the cleaned acrylic initially reacts with
the water until a build up of fatty acids naturally takes place.
After approx. 24 hours, the foam should be pushed slowly and evenly into the collection cup. The
quantity of liquid and organic substances depends on the pollution of the aquarium.
4. Maintenance
Foam cup: Depending on the organic load, the cup should be cleaned daily to weekly.
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Reaction pipe: This only needs occasional cleaning. We recommend intervals of 6 to 12
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months.
Total Venturi
height pump
62 cm Ocean Runner
(25") 3500
with needle
wheel
Power Capacity
consumption
65 Watts up to 1,500 l
400 gallons
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