Skimmer - LGMAquari
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1. J Mon th an LGMAquarl User Manual LGs450 LGs6005sp LGs800 II LGs900 II LGs950 LG 1260 LGs2000 LGs2500 LGs3000 Skimmer Parts Diagram o a B Correct water level PA aa Model without silencer Model with silencer Description Contact Column Outlet pipe B Collector cup Suction line inlet with O Ring Collector cup cover Water Pump intake inlet O Gotectoreropdownneck 3 arimakesteneer CG arnowreguaon O Available only on selected models v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it 2 Ficmaguer Dear customer congratulations for buying your new skimmer We share a passion for aquariums To put the life of your aquarium into the hands of a sturdy and easy to use product is crucial This is why we have always tried to design the ever best products LGMAquari s equipment is a synonymous of quality reliability and ease of use BRead these simple instructions to appreciate LaMAquari experience and use your new skimmer to the best Geppy Apuleo LGMAquari Product Manager 1 Assembly Grase the inner O Ring with silicon grease 2 Grease with silicon grease the inner O Ring where Dis normally housed 3 Install amp Q on O Do not over tighten the thread Install Install and plug it into KI Install the water intake pump 4 plug it into Please use a soft rubber pipe Connect a if an externa2. 80128 Napoli Na Italy VAT 1T05758341217 Phone 39 081 36 57 289 Sales 39 334 98 61 535 Tech Support 39 333 15 32 318 www lgmaquari it Igmaquari libero it v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it Warranty certificate
3. for any unautho rized purpose Offenders will be legally prosecuted LGMAquari di Manuela Apuleo Via Domenico Fontana 134 80128 Napoli Na Italy VAT 1T05758341217 Phone 39 081 36 57 289 Sales 39 334 98 61 535 Tech Support 39 333 15 32 318 www lgmaquari it Igmaquari libero it v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it 8 LGMAq uari Warranty conditions 1 The skimmer is warranted against defects in material and manufacturing for 24 months from the date of purchase 2 Damages resulting from errors in installation assembly operation and lack of maintenance action of frost calcium deposits or inappropriate repair modification by unauthorized personnel are not under any warranty 3 All consumables are not under warranty eg O rings rubber tubes shaft etc or more general ly all components subject to consumption periodically replaced for routine maintenance and clea ning 4 The use of non genuine consumables and non genuine spare parts may invalidate the warranty 5 LGMAquari s products are LIFETIME GUARANTEED against manufacturing defects e 6 The warranty card must be fully filled by the seller and must be returned with the broken part for any repair or maintenance together with the purchase receipt showing the date and place of purcha se Warranty certificate Receipt Purchase date Reseller LGMAquari di Manuela Apuleo Via Domenico Fontana 134
4. placed in a compartment with water at a constant height or by using a high prevalence pump e The skimmer needs at least from 3 to 7 days of startup to work properly effectively and steadily e A too much quick Collect Cup fill up means a wrong skimmer adjustment The reasons for this may be one or more of the following typical installation mistakes e Too high water level in Contact Column see chapter 5 e Too high air flow from the foam will be too wet see chapter 5 e A too big and sudden organic load for the current calibration e Some rubber tubes even if not connected to the skimmer may release substances that may inhibit the skimming process It is strongly recommended that only tubes specifically designed for aquariums and for food should be used 7 Maintenance Before lifting the skimmer if filled with water empty the skimmer before lifting it by by unscrewing the fitting O and put aside to help water pour out In case of lifting with water inside place one hand below the bottom base of the skimmer and the other along the Contact Column A Never lift up the skimmer from any upper edge To ensure your skimmer is working properly it is essential to perform some simple periodic mainte nances This is essential to maintain the aquarium healthy e 7 1 Contact Column cleaning Periodically wash the inside of with bleach chlorine based products to remove any traces of algae which inhibit the skimming Also residues
5. to be placed inside or outside a sump tank Inside the Sump tank Outside the Sump tank Inside the Acquarium tank 3 Water direction Water flow back and forth the Aquarium Water flow back and forth the Sump Recommended configuration Never install a system to pump water from the aquarium through the skimmer and back to a lower levelled Sump If the return pump from Sump to the Aquarium get stuck the Sump tank will overflow and the Aquarium tank will be emptied 4 Water intake pump startup DANGER All power plugs MUST be dry Never plug if wet Turn on the water intake pump connected to and wait until water begins to overflow from the drain outlet The drain outlet may be extended depending on your needs and or deflected with specific fittings The drain outlet can be extended horizontally and or vertically but never upwards The end of the drain outlet must always be at least partially out of the water in case of use of an 90 joint while may be partially immersed up to 2cm 1 in case of use of a T joint The adjustment of the amount of water treated and the levels must be done with all fittings mounted v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it 4 The drain outlet must be always free from any obstruction D LGMAquarl 5 Water flow setup Adjust the amount of water flow using a valve or the flow regulator of the water intake pump connected to The flow must be adju
6. ctions 8 1 Turn off and disconnect all electrical equipment in the Acquarium and or Sump before carryng out any maintenance tasks 8 2 The power cord must not be repaired or replaced if it is damaged replace the entrie pump e 8 3 Always check the voltage on the pump label to make sure it corresponds to your local main power supply 8 4 The pump can not be left to run dry 8 5 When the pump is plugged into the mains make sure the lowest part of the lead is lower than the socket This is to prevent accidental spillage of water running along the lead and reaching the socket 8 6 We recommend that the pump and all should be connected to a grounded circuit breaker with a 30mA fuse 8 7 The skimmer must not be used or disassembeld without the supervision of an adult it s not a toy v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquaii it lgmaquari libero it 7 LGMAquari The information in this document is subject to change without notice LGMAquari is not legally bound to update upgrade or modify any product LGMAquari is not responsible for any errors that may appear in this document LGMAquari shall never be liable for accidental damages due to improper use of the materials or wrong application of the procedures described in this document This document must not be fully or partially reproduced or copied without LGMAquari s written authorization and its contents must neither be divulged to a third party nor be used
7. l waste system is available Silicon Grease is included only for some countries O Ring Available only on selected models Water intake pump NOT included Q Do not power the pump if dry You may damage it LGMAquari s skimmers are equipped with an exhaust system which is adjustable in height This type of exhaust allows to customize the skimming changing the amount of treated water without changing the water level inside the contact column O This will avoid any wrong bottleneck Always keeping the water level in the contact column at the right level and the drain outlet free from any obstruction are the essential requirements to keep the skimmer properly working To lower any noise from the clean water outletG it s better to use a pipe with a diameter the same as the drain hole s and long enough to take the drain outlet to the most appropriate place Plug a T joint with one hole upward facing another vertical pipe can be plugged into the T joint and immersed into 2cm lt 1 water so that the drain outlet will become totally noiseless If you use a 90 joint instead of a T to maintain proper stability of use it will not be possible to immerse the vertical pipe in any case T Joint 90 joint mounted as silencer v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it 3 AN LGMAq uari 2 Positioning amp Installation All LGMAquari s skimmers have been designed
8. of calcium deposited on the inside will inhibit skimming To remove them perform a flush with diluted hydrochloric acid or vinegar 0 Before reinstalling and restarting the skimmer rinse well all the parts and make sure you completely removed any trace of cleaning chemical agents 7 2 Air suction block cleaning Periodically or in case of very low air flow clean and the connection rubber tube to Calcium and or salt deposits may progressively block up these parts Q Before reinstalling and restarting the skimmer rinse well all the parts and make sure you completely removed any trace of cleaning chemical agents v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquaii it lgmaquari libero it 6 FN Ficwaquer e 7 3 Skimming pump cleaning Important attention should be given to the pump Between the ceramic shaft and bushings you will have calcification deposits as well as in the compartment of the pump impeller These deposits will cause frictions noises overheating a premature consumption and quick decrease of the skimmer performances Periodically and in the case of precipitation of calcium kalkwasser etc you must perform a strong washing of all internal components with dilute hydrochloric acid or vinegar Detail of the bushings and shaft for reassembly you completely removed any trace of cleaning chemical agents 0 Before reinstalling and restarting the skimmer rinse well all the parts and make sure 8 Safety Instru
9. sted according to the here below table and your skimmer model LGs450 350 90 LGs1260 1 300 345 LGs600 SP 700 185 LGs2000 2 000 530 LGs800 II 850 225 LGs2500 2 500 660 950 250 LGs3000 3 000 790 ea 1 10000 1 Manufacturers always report a flow value for their intake pumps This is not a valid reference to setup the skimmer Once the water flow rate is properly adjusted rise or lower the height level of to bring the water level inside the column close to the base of the Contact Column neck The water should not fill the neck water must fill the conical part of the Contact Column without entering the Collector Cup neck Turn on the pump and adjust the air flow through in order to obtain a foam not too dry but very dense and dark The air adjustment is empirical according to the organic load of the tank the skimmer model and some other minor factors Correct air flow Wrong air flow or level in too high LGMAquari s skimmers can achieve different performances by working on several fine calibrations You can obtain very different results by acting on the adjustments of the air amount of water treated and the level in the contact column v 1 1 ENG 450 3000 03 2014 www lgmaquari it lgmaquari libero it 5 AN LGMAq uari 6 Warning on startup amp adjustment Keep the drain outlet free from any obstruction e The best skimmer performances are obtained if the water intake pump is
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