Owner`s Manual - Innovative Marine
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1. SkimMate DeskTop Gently insert skimmer into designated skimmer col umn and position so Top Mount Bracket female grooves are aligned with top edge of filter wall and rear wall glass edge for secure placement 12 SkimMate Placement MidSize MICRO 30 or MINI 38 m o gt A or m Heater Column Skimmer Return Pump Skimmer Column Column Column OverFlow OverFlow Column Column SkimMate MidSize Remove filter basket and gently insert skimmer into either left or right overflow column Tighten bracket screws to rear wall of glass wall for secure placement 13 Setting Water level In order for the SkimMate to run effectively we recom mend that your water line adjusted below the collection cup This allows micro bubbles to accumulate and rise up skimmate collection cup 14 lt o H LLI Micro Bubbles 050 0 995090 okimMate offers the following controls to allow your skim mer to perform efficiently e Height Adjustment e Silencer Air Control Valve e Water Outlet Control Pipe SkimMate MidSize only 14 SkimMate Height Adjustment okimMate Protein Skimmers can easily by adjusted to your desired height level by simply untightening the knob and raising or lowering the main skimmer body U A gt m A r o SkimMate DeskTop SkimMate MidSize Height Adjust2. 416 AD cH 2 D gt lt Do not use appliance for other than intended use The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may case an unsafe condition Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electri cian Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY If an extension cord is necessary a cord with a proper rating should be used INSTRUCTIONS gt H LLI LL lt o lt H 14 CLEANING Itis important to keep the SkimMate Collection cup clean e Always unplug the SkimMate before performing maintenance or cleaning e Make sure hands are dry before re plugging into an approved electrical outlet SLYVd SkimMate DeskT op m X 9 lt Description Collection Cup Lid 720002 Collecti
3. Offered in two convenient Models Desktop rated to 25 gallons Midsize rated to 65 gallons Needle Wheel Impeller creates dense dark SkimMate Energy efficient 6 5 watt power consumption Solid cell cast acrylic construction Easy turn knob for height adjustment Noise reducing silencer with air adjustment valve Water Outlet level control Mid Size Model Only Small compact form factor Designed for Nano16 Micro30 Mini38 High performance in Small Footprint e Large volume collection cup with O Ring Top or Clamp Mount acrylic bracket for secure placement Q c 14 H 5 MODEL 7201 Desktop 7202 Midsize DIMENSIONS 3 75 x 2 60 13 05 3 75 x 3 25 x 15 79 TANK CAPACITY 25 GALLON 65 GALLON DESIGNED FOR NANO 16 MICRO 30 amp MINI 38 POWER 110 120V 60HZ 110 120V 60HZ PUMP WATTS 6 5 WATTS 6 5 WATTS 158 GALLONS PER 158 GALLONS PER FLOW RATE HOUR HOUR SkimMate DeskTop amp MidSize Unpacking and Inspection Please inspect your new SkimMate protein skimmer and confirm all parts are included before assembly m o gt A or m Immediately report if there is any damage missing parts to info innovative marine com Your SkimMate purchase should include 1 Skimmer Cup with integrated O Oring 2 Skimmer Main Body w outlet pipe and sponge 3 Silencer with venturi air line 4 Mounting Bracket s Desktop 7201 Includes Top M
4. The SkimMate MidSize is designed for NUVO Micro 30 amp Mini 38 Please reference diagram on page 14 for proper installation Why is my collection cup overflowing Protein skimmers will react to changes in the water chem istry often causing excess wet foam causing the collection cup to overflow Please use caution when adding liquid additives excess food and medications Always remember to wash your hands thoroughly as oils and soap residue will also cause the protein skimmer to overflow Make sure the air valve is opened and not clogged with salt deposits Restricted airline will cause more water to enter the skimmer main body which may also cause the protein skimmer to overflow Why do I hear the pump rattling The shaft and or needle wheel impeller may be damaged causing irregular spinning and leading to excess rattling Unplug protein skimmer and check pump Please refer ence diagram on page 20 20 21 gt lt 14 14 lt WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY SKIMMATE This SKIMMATE has a 1 YEAR limited warranty The SKIM MATE is warranted to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship for 1 YEAR from the date of original purchase This warranty is valid only under the following condi tions additions modifications or changes made to the product by the purchaser and not by the manufacturer shall void this warranty Damages brought on
5. by abuse misapplication or mishandling also voids this warranty This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the prod uct at the discretion of the manufacturer This warranty does not cover personal injury property loss including livestock or damage direct incidental or consequential arising out of use of this product This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state The Product Registration Card must be filled out completely and returned within 14 days from the date of purchase Fail ure to do so will void this warranty A proof of purchase from an authorized dealer must be provided when making a war ranty claim For Warranty Claim please contact our Customer Care De partment A RMA must be issued before sending any product back to Innovative Marine Products sent back to Innovative Marine without a will be not be accepted Service on products Will not extend the original warranty period Email warranty innovative marine com 22 PRODUCT INFORMATION MODEL SKIMMATE SERIAL 2 gt 0 U On ZO PURCHASE Please keep your receipt in a safe place to ensure you have this in formation 23 INNOVATIVE MARINE WWW INNOVATIVE MARINE COM A Division of SUE m
6. cup into sink and rinse under running water to clean e Twist and push down ward to put collection back on to skimmer 18 Cleaning Removing Pump gt m gt m Unplug SkimMate pump from electrical outlet be fore performing any maintenance Pull Skimmer out from designated filter column Drain water that is in the main body of skimmer Disconnect Venturi Airline from pump Disconnect Skimmer from pump un a So i A IN Removing Needle Wheel Impeller Turn pump coupling from lock position to open po sition Disassemble the intake coupling from pump motor Lift out needle wheel impeller amp shaft from pump motor I 4 De D 19 LLI x v lt gt LLI 2 14 LL QUESTIONS What is a Break in Period Protein skimmers generally require a 7 to 14 day Break in Period for peak performance Although you may start producing foam and light skimmate within a few days of installation our goal is to extract the darkest waste into the collection cup During this period you may experience micro bubbles being released back into the aquarium Please be patient as this will normally reside and completely stop after the Break in Period Where do I place the SkimMate in my NUVO Aquarium The SkimMate Desktop is designed for the NUVO Nano 16 Please reference diagram on page13 for proper in stallation
7. peu Knob 0 15 Silencer Control Valve okimMate Desktop and Midsize come complete with Si lencer and Air Control Valve Loosening the air valve will create a higher air to water ratio and lower the water level in the main body of the skimmer v 2S 14 lt x o SkimMate DeskTop Note Always make sure the airline is not kinked to allow opti lt 2 mal air flow It may be necessary to rinse airline hose Vat with warm water if salt deposits accu mulate within the hose line Height Adjustment Knob for Silencer SkimMate MidSize Note Silencer may be adjusted up or Elis down to prevent air m line kinks or bends preventing air flow Height Adjustment Knob for Silencer 16 Water Outlet Flow Control Pipe SkimMate MidSize is equipped with an outlet flow control pipe that regulates the flow rate within the skimmer Turn the pipe to lower or raise the water level inside the skimmer body o A gt m A r o SkimMate MidSize 17 Cleaning Collection okimMate Collection Cup hold 5 08 Oz of liquid It is rec ommended to empty your collection cup once a week or when it is full LLI Q lt LLI lt gt e Unplug SkimMate pump from electrical outlet before performing any maintenance e Twist and pull collection cup upward to remove e Drain contents of col lection
8. SkimMMate Desk Top SkiImMMate Midsize Manual INNOVATIVE 9 ARINE ES B y D D D U MN o H H TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Parts Exploded View amp Identification SkimMate Desktop SkimMate MidSize Introduction SkimMate Protein Skimmer Specifications Getting Started Unpacking amp Inspection Pump Assembly Mounting Bracket Assembly SkimMate Desktop Placement SkimMate MidSize Placement Setting Water Level SkimMate Controls Height Adjustment Silencer Air Control Valve Water Outlet Flow Control Pipe Maintenance Cleaning Collection Cup Cleaning Removing Pump Frequently Asked Questions Notes Warranty Information Owner s Product Information 10 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 WARNING To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed including the following READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING To avoid electric shock special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment For each of the follow ing situations do not attempt to repair yourself Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance e If the appliance falls into water DO NOT reach for it First unplug it an then retrieve it If the electrical components of the appliance get wet unplug the appliance immediately
9. e Carefully examine the appliance after installation It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet e Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug or if itis malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any man ner e To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet position aquarium to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle plug A Drip Loop should be arranged by the user for EACH cord connecting an aquari um appliance to a receptacle The Drip Loop is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the connector if an extension cord is used This Loop prevents Drip Loop T water travelling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle If the plug or the recepta cle do get wet DO NOT unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle e Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children e To avoid injury do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters reflectors lamps bulbs and etc e Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use be fore putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning Never yank the cord to pull plug from outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect 3
10. on Cup 720003 Skimmer Height Adjustment Knob 720004 Sponge Filter 720005 5 ience with Air Control Valve 720007 o H 14 lt E gt x m Ski mMate MidSize n Description Item re mens Clamp Mount Screw 720016 Water Outlet Control Pipe 720017 6 AUQA GADGETS are a new line of fresh amp clever tools that aid in your daily chores for your aquarium Innovative design and sim plicity are the core ingredients to save you time and frustration AUQA GADGETS series include SMART products that encom pass maintenance filtration feeding and organization to stream line your husbandry needs without the hassle SkimMate A C 7201 MidSize ltem 7202 Nano Size Huge Performance Supercharge your NUVO with the efficient SkimMate needle wheel foam fractionator which effectively removes dissolved organics increases oxygen levels and creates a cleaner amp clearer aquarium Innovative internal design discreetly hides behind filter wall to re main out of sight of main viewing area Made of quality cell cast acrylic and offered with either top or clamp mount skimmer bracket which houses integrated silencer for finger tip adjustment Utilizes a needle wheel impeller that disburses micro bubbles to extract harm ful toxins and removes phosphates that cause undesirable nui sance algae SkimMate Features
11. ount amp Clamp Mount Bracket MidSize 7202 Includes Clamp Mount Bracket o Pump SkimMate DeskTop amp MidSize Skimmer Pump Assembly 1 Attach pump to main skimmer body 2 Attach Venturi airline to pump Skimmer Mounting Bracket Assembly Note Desktop SkimMate 7201 includes Top Mount Bracket specifically designed for NUVO Nano 16g model and Clamp Bracket for other aquariums OQ LLI 14 lt o H LLI 1 Slide bracket over skimmer body and turn tightening screw for secure hold fp ein To Pd SR s Clamp Mount Bracket Mount Bracket Desktop SkimMate 7201 MidSize SkimMate 7202 2 Insert Silencer through bracket with air valve facing up and tighten screw for secure hold Top Mount Bracket Clamp Bracket 10 Skimmer Mounting Bracket Assembly 3 Insert Venturi Airline to bottom of Silencer w Control m o gt A or m Valve Silencer w Air Control Valve ae 4 Place Collection Cup on SkimMate Turn cup as you insert into main body of skimmer for water tight seal 2 11 SkimMate Placement DeskTop 7201 okimMate Desktop should be paired with Top Mount Bracket and placed in skimmer column in the rear com partment of Nano 16 gallon tank 14 o H LLI NUVO Nano 16g Skimmer Column Column OverFlow Return Pump OverFlow Column Column Column
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