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Set Up Instructions

All plumbing components are already glued

into place except where threaded joints are

required for assembly into the aquarium or to

allow access for maintenance. Two people will

be required to connect the plumbing through

the base of the aquarium, one to access from

above the weir and one to hold pipes in place

below the aquarium.

1. Insert the threaded end of the drain pipe

(1) into the larger hole in the base of the weir.

Ensure the rubber grommet is placed between

the glass and the connection.

2. Attach the lower drain pipe (2) to the male

thread beneath the aquarium. Ensure a rubber

grommet is in place beneath the glass. Do

NOT overtighten, hand tightened is sufficient.

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 with the return pipes

(5 & 6). Ensure rubber grommets are used

on both sides of the glass and the threaded

elbow at the top of the return pipe is facing

towards the front of the aquarium.

4. Attach the lower elbow (3) to the drain pipe

(2). The elbow should be facing the lower

drain pipe so they can be connected using the

barrel union.

5. Attach the outlet (4) to the return pipe by

pushing into the elbow. The connection should

pass through a hole in the overflow grill.

6. Adjust the siphon break tube (7) so that it

points downward.

7. Ensure the hole in the top of the drain pipe

remains free, this will minimise noise caused

as water exits the aquarium.

8. Follow the instructions provided with the return

pump to install into the sump. Place the pump in

the position noted on page 3 and use the elbow

intake as described in the instructions. A short

length of flexible hose is provided to connect the

pump to the return pipe (3). A hose clamp is also

provided to secure the hose onto the pipe.

9. Unpack the filter sock and place in the

location shown on page 3.

10. Fill the aquarium with water such that the

water overflows into the sump and fills the

last section (where the return pump sits) to

the maximum operating water level mark.

When running, the water level should always

remain above the minimum operating water

level mark.

11. The heaters should be placed in the first

(left) section of the sump, immedately after

the filter sock where the water level is highest

and stays constant. Refer to location (2) noted

on page 3.

12. Place protein skimmer (sold separately)

inside the sump. Refer to location (3) illustrated

on page 3.

NOTE: Plumbers tape is supplied on threaded

fittings; it is highly recommended that this be

replaced if the plumbing is disconnected at

any time.