User`s Manual Remora Hang-On Skimmer
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1. Remora Aqua SS User s Manual Remora Hang On Skimmer Thank you for purchasing an AquaC protein skimmer Please read the following User s Manual carefully to become acquainted with some of the important features of your new skimmer This high performance filtration device must be installed and operated properly in order to achieve the best possible results WARNING AquaC protein skimmers utilize a new form of air injection designed to produce enormous quantities of waste laden foam Failure to follow these instructions may result in water leakage skimmer overflow or even electric shock Care must be taken when installing and using your new filtration device Introduction to your AquaC High Performance Protein Skimmer Your new skimmer will require several days of use before it begins to work properly Trace quantities of oils and residues from the manufacturing process will prevent immediate skimming In order to hasten this initial break in period please wash the unit thoroughly with warm water the use of soap or other chemicals is not recommended AquaC skimmers inject water through a special port designed to create a powerful air induction spray As this spray bombards the water within the skimmer s main chamber thousands of tiny bubbles are formed and allowed to react with unwanted proteins and waste After the bubbles become coated with organic wastes they rise up the foam tower and spill into the collection cup Unli2. of foam by raising or lowering the collection cup Be aware that the skimmer will produce very little foam at first but once it kicks in it will produce a large amount of froth The collection cup can be set at the desired height by moving the black o ring up or down on the cup At its lowest setting the skimmer may collect an extremely wet light colored froth at first In order to collect a dry foam raise the collection cup a small amount each day until you find the desired level Applying a very small amount of petroleum jelly to the black o ring will prevent it from cracking over time Do not apply lubricant to the cup itself Be aware that it is normal for the unit to stop skimming after feedings or other tank disturbances Oils on your hands or in the fish food will prevent any foaming action for a period of several minutes to an hour at which point the skimming should resume with great efficiency Break In Period Your skimmer will release a number of microbubbles back to the tank during its first week or so of operation While it is breaking in it won t collect much foam but it will create many microbubbles that escape back to the tank This is completely normal and they should subside after 1 2 weeks If you are using any water conditioners or stress coat it is normal for the skimmer to produce an excessive amount of wet foam We recommend against the use of these products especially during the break in period as they can potentially ov
3. erflow the skimmer collection cup in a very short amount of time Microbubbles and Noise It is normal for the Remora to release microbubbles back to the tank especially during the first week or two of operation During this break in period the skimmer will also run louder than normal You should see a decrease in microbubbles and noise after several days of operation Maintenance AquaC protein skimmers require very little maintenance In order to achieve the maximum amount of efficiency from your skimmer it is recommended that you clean the foam tower and collection cup at least twice a week This is easily accomplished by wiping the foam tower with a wet rag and rinsing the cup thoroughly under warm water The collection cup can be quickly removed for hassle free cleaning Never use any cleaners chemicals or soap to wash any part of the unit The thick brown scum which rapidly accumulates along the sides of the foam tower greatly impedes the performance of the skimmer Therefore it is recommended that you clean the foam tower often If possible protein skimmer cleaning should be a daily priority The spray injector that powers your skimmer is designed to be maintenance free In the unlikely event that a piece of algae or debris becomes clogged in the assembly you can easily access the injector by unscrewing the small white Injector Access Screw see diagram below Be sure and unplug the water pump before performing injector maintenance U
4. h any chemicals or soap Use warm water and a non abrasive sponge Many cleaners that contain alcohol ammonia or other chemicals can damage the acrylic and lead to stress cracks on the plastic s surface DO wash your new skimmer and pump with warm water prior to installation This will help remove any oils and or manufacturing residues which can prolong the break in period DO NOT attempt to modify or retrofit your skimmer This will void the warranty The Remora and Urchin skimmers are not designed to be used with a venturi air adapter and doing so will result in a decrease in performance DO apply petroleum jelly to the collection cup o ring This will lubricate the ring and prevent it from breaking prematurely DO NOT run the skimmer on a timer with a rapid on off cycle It is OK to turn the skimmer off during feeding trace element additions etc but frequent starting stopping of the pump can wear out the impeller and motor prematurely DO NOT attempt to inject ozone into the skimmer This skimmer is not intended for use with ozone DO use caution when hooking your skimmer up to a waste reservoir It is normal for the skimmer to occasionally collect large amounts of wet foam in response to changing tank conditions and a flood may result DO clean your skimmer s collection cup as often as possible A dirty cup inhibits the collection of foam and will lead to poor performance DO NOT hesitate to contact our CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM if you have a
5. ke traditional venturi or air stone driven skimmers your AquaC High Performance Skimmer processes aquarium waste with maximum efficiency Skimmer Installation Place the skimmer on the back of the aquarium Your skimmer includes either a Rio 800 or Maxi Jet 1200 water pump If you are using the Rio 800 you ll need to use the discharge adapter accessory that came with the pump to connect the Rio 800 to the short piece of 1 2 I D clear tubing on the skimmer Be sure and keep the air stopper inserted into the small hole on the discharge adapter The Remora is NOT designed to be used with the venturi accessory If you are using the Maxi Jet 1200 you can push the output nozzle of the pump directly into the short piece of 12 I D clear tubing to attach the pump to the skimmer No other fittings are needed and do not use the venturi attachment that comes with the pump We recommend that you use a pair of pliers to tighten down the two black hose clamps to ensure a tight connection Next adjust the black leveling screws at the bottom of the skimmer to make sure that the Remora is not tilted or in danger of falling off the back of the aquarium Once you ve made sure that the water pump is completely submerged and the skimmer is level you can plug it in to begin operation Congratulations Your new AquaC High Performance Protein Skimmer is completely installed and is already beginning to improve your water quality You can adjust the quality
6. ny questions regarding the installation or use of your new skimmer AquaC Limited Warranty This AquaC protein skimmer is guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable The warranty shall only cover defects arising from workmanship or normal usage AquaC shall accept no responsibility whatsoever for malfunctions failures or defects arising from misuse alteration modification or improper installation or maintenance of this product At the time of request for warranty service the purchaser must present proof of purchase documentation which includes date of purchase Upon confirmation that the malfunction is a result of a defect covered by this warranty AquaC shall within ninety 90 days after receipt of the product at its option repair or replace the defective product Depending on your state of residence some of the above terms may not be applicable Technical Questions Email info proteinskimmer com Aq uaC 3 Inc Visit us online at www proteinskimmer com 7949 Stromesa Court Ste E San Diego CA 92126 info proteinskimmer com 858 689 1121 phone 858 564 3419 fax
7. se a standard head screwdriver and remove the small screw by turning it counterclockwise try not to let the screw fall into the skimmer once it is loose Once removed use the special injector brush to vigorously scrub the inside of the injector and spray port IMPORTANT When replacing the Injector Access Screw DO NOT thread the screw so far that it will fall into the injector Only thread it deep enough so that it seals the hole It is normal for a small amount of water to drip out of the sealed hole during operation and this shouldn t be cause for concern It is a good idea to remove and clean the water pump every 3 6 months to maintain optimum performance Use an old toothbrush or scrub pad to remove any debris or calcium salt deposits from the impeller and shaft Skimmer Exploded View 1 Collection Cup Lid 6 Leveling Screws 2 Rubber O ring 7 Injector Access Screw 3 Collection Cup and Foam Tower 8 Spray Injector 4 Water Return Ledge 9 Internal Baffles 5 Intake Arm Important Safety Instructions As with any electrical appliance caution must be used in order to reduce the risk of shock or fire hazard Failure to follow these instructions may result in flood skimmer overflow fire or even electrocution Care must be taken when installing and using your new filtration device We strongly recommend that you install a GFCI on all outlets used near your aquarium General Do s and Don ts DO NOT clean your skimmer wit
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