Installation; Operation - Red Sea Reefer Skimmer Mode D'emploi

Assemble the venturi by simultaneously pushing
and rotating it through the rubber grommet in
the wall of the skimmer body and into the rubber
connector that you previously put onto the pump
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inlet. When fully inserted ensure that the venturi
air inlet is facing up. (This will be easier if you wet
the external surface of the venturi with water –
do not use any type of grease.)
Attach the air tube to the inlet of the silencer
making sure that the loop of the silencer drainage
port plug is in place. Also check that the drainage
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port plug is properly inserted in the drainage port.
Click the silencer into its holder on the skimmer
neck and attach the free end of the air tube to
the venturi air inlet.

Installation:

Congratulations, your REEFER Skimmer is now fully assembled and ready
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to be placed in the sump.
• Read the following section about skimming and regulation before
switching on the pump.
• Before placing the skimmer in the sump, rotate the skim regulator
fully in the minus direction. This will open the water outlet in the base
allowing sump water to more freely enter the skimmer body and
prevent it floating due to air trapped inside. This will also prevent over-
skimming on start-up.
• The rubber feet hold the bottom of the skimmer 13mm (1/2") above
the bottom of the sump therefore the power cable can safely be run
under the skimmer if it helps with your cable management.
• Make sure that you prevent the power plug of the pump from getting
wet during initial placement or future maintenance of the skimmer in
the sump.
• Check that there is at least 2.5cm (1/2") of unobstructed water column
in front of the venturi inlet.
• Check that the water height in the skimmer compartment of your sump
is correct for your model of skimmer.
• For best results the water level in your skimmer chamber should be
maintained at a constant height. This is normally achieved when your
sump has an Automatic-Top-Off unit installed.
• Check that there is at least 2.5cm (1") of free space above the
collection cup to allow it to be removed for cleaning.
• Find a convenient place at the front of the sump to place the valve of
the drainage tube.
• Rotate the collection cup so that you have a clear line of sight to the
Foamview .
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Operation of the REEFER
Skimmers produce foam as the protein from the water sticks to the
surface of the air bubbles giving them the structural rigidity they need
to ascend the neck of the skimmer and settle in the collection cup. Since
foam production is proportional to the density of organic material in the
aquarium water which varies over time, the foam point in the neck will
need to be adjusted to ensure an efficient removal of the proteins without
an excessive amount of seawater.
The REEFER Skimmers have a precision geared skim regulator for a very
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fine control of the foam point ensuring high skimming efficiency. Rotating
the regulator in the "Minus" direction lowers the foaming point in the neck
to produce a drier foam. Rotating in the "Plus" direction raises the foaming
Skimmer
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