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Deltec External Protein Skimmer MCE 400
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
inlet pipe is fitted with a strainer on one end, which simply pulls off for future
cleaning.
remove the skimmer cup
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fill the skimmer with aquarium water to just below the pipe openings in the
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skimmer body
insert the 40 mm outlet pipe (No. 16) with a slightly twisting motion into the
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skimmer body
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
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the suction elbow inside the skimmer body.
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
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of all air
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.
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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.
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