1. Disassemble the skimmer pump and inspect the components
(impeller, impeller housing, inlet pipe, bayonet connector,
flow valve and air pipe).
2. Reassemble the pump, ensuring that the pieces are securely
attached and that the inlet and outlet are parallel to one
another.
3. Ensure that the two double connectors are holding the power
cord and air hose together.
4. Insert the outlet of the pump into
the inlet hole on the side of the
skimmer body (wetting the Oring
will make it easier to perform this
operation). Make sure that the
pump is pushed in fully.
5. Hold the assembled skimmer above
the skimmer chamber with the
pump side facing towards the power
center. Notice the ribs on the front
and back of the skimmer.
6. Holding the pump air hose and power cord up out of the tank,
carefully slide the skimmer assembly into the skimmer
chamber, wide end first, lining up the two slots that run the
length of the skimmer body with the glass ribs on the front
and back wall of the filtration chamber. Make sure that there
is no pressure being put on air line. (Fig.13)
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Figure 13: Inserting the protein skimmer
With the skimmer in position in the
skimmer chamber, insert the coarse
black foam vertically along the right
side of the skimmer body, Make sure
that the truncated corner position is
to the right rear corner where the
skimmer pump cord and air line are
positioned.
7. Thread the pump cord and hose through the cord access hole,
leaving the flow valve above the skimmer chamber.
8. The collection cup should be placed in position after the hood
has been attached (see later).
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