Coralife 75G Instructions Manual - Page 6

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MAINTENANCE

SAFETY: Always disconnect needle-wheel pump from power

supply before removing collection cup or cleaning unit.

WARNING: Only clean with warm fresh water. Do not use any

type of chemical cleaning agent to clean the skimmer. These

include, but not limited to, soap, detergents, alcohol, glass

cleaners, polishers, ammonia, etc.

1. To operate efficiently, the Cone Skimmer must be in use

24 hours a day.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

1. Make sure all connections are secure.

2. Observe to see if skimmer is functioning properly and producing

waste material.

NOTE: Skimmer may need to be adjusted accordingly due

to variables in water quality and fluctuations.

3. Check to see if the collection cup is full and empty waste

material.

4. Check water outlet vent hole to make sure it is clear of dirt

and debris.

5. Check air-inlet silencer and make sure it is clean and free of dirt

and debris.

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the collection cup and neck of organic build up.

2. Clean or replace the round bubble diffuser sponge .

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

1. Remove venturi air inlet from water inlet.

2. Unscrew water inlet from pump.

3. Remove four thumbscrews from main body.

4. Separate skimmer body from base.

5. Clean pump and bubble diffusing plate.

6. Replace components.

MAINTENANCE DETAIL

(6.0)

6.0

Thumbscrews

Skimmer Body

Bubble Diffusing Plate

Water Pump

Venturi Air Inlet

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: Variables that affect skimming to produce dry

or wet foam are:

a. New Fish or Invertebrates

b. Frequent Feeding

c. Change in Water Chemistry

d. Supplements and Medication

e. Water Quality

f. Water Fluctuations/Evaporation

g. Addition of "Make-up" Water

h. Water Changes

i. Maintenance

j. Inserting hands in the tank

1. No microbubbles produced inside the skimmer.

a. The Air-Inlet Silencer, Air Intake Tubing or Venturi Air Inlet

Hole are clogged.

b. Pump is not plugged in.

2. No foam produced inside Collection Cup.

a. Adjust water level inside the skimmer.

b. New skimmer may take up to 72 hours to adjust properly

to aquarium system.

3. Water pump is not working.

a. Check to make sure power is supplied.

NOTE: Make sure to follow manufacturer instructions for

component's proper installation, operation and maintenance.

4. Skimmer water level fluctuates (pulses).

a. The Output Tubing Air Vent Hole is clogged causing the

skimmer to create a siphon.

5. Water is rapidly overflowing into Collection Cup.

a. Reduce water level in the skimmer. Water level may be

too high.

b. Make sure water is flowing through output tubing. Bubble

production diffuser may be clogged, blocking water flow.

c. Changes in water chemistry. Readjust Water-Level Adjustment

Dial to lower water level in skimmer.

d. Open Air Inlet Valves. Airflow may be restricted.