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HOB-1 Hang-On-Back Protein Skimmer
Installation Guide
Please open the package carefully and check for damaged or lost parts.
(1) Main skimmer body, collection cup, lid
with silencer
(2) Air hose
(3) Needle wheel pump
(4) Pipe set for water inlet and outlet
*before assembly, remove the inside plate. It is recommended to clean the
skimmer before installation with warm water (NO SOAP OR CHEMICALS)
1. Attach the inlet pipe to the down tube
2. Insert the down tube into the pump inlet elbow.
3. Slide the bubble plate onto the pump outlet and tighten the screw
4. Attach the yellow airline tubing to the venturi inlet on the pump
5. Slide the inside plate and pump assembly into the skimmer
6. Place the skimmer lid with air silencer
7. Attach yellow airline tubing to the air silencer
8. Firmly place the outlet pipe onto the drain stem
9. Place the O-ring low on the collection cup
10. Place the collection cup on the skimmer
11. Hand-tighten the support/body screw to secure the collection cup.
12. Hand-tighten the mounting screws, be careful not to overtighten.