Deltec MCE 600 Instructions D'emploi page 4

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 10 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 RowaPhos,
carbon or biological media such as Siporax 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.
This plate is fitted above the media bag with the horizontal section at its lowest point.