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Fig. 4: Turboflotor Black 1000
Set up next to the filter tank
1. Venturi pump AQ 1200
2. Filter sump
3. Overflow
4. Return-pipe to aquarium
Set up beside or inside the filter tank (Fig. 4):
The Turboflotor Black 1000 can also be used in a sump or under filter tank system. It can be placed
either in or outside the filter.
See the above hang-on procedures for installing the skimmer on the outside of the filter tank. It is
attached to the edge of the filter tank. If the filter tank is not high enough, the skimmer is placed
beside the tank. If the water level in the filter tank is very low or there is a shortage of space in the
tank, the outflow elbow fitting (Fig. 1, No. 8) may be connected to the outlet and then water will be
directed to the water surface in the tank. This avoids splashing and reduces noises. The venturi
pump is fixed inside the filter tank in such a way that it will not run dry and the length of the
pressure tube shall be kept as short as possible (Fig. 4). The pump should be placed close to the
water surface. To prevent the pump running dry, we recommend to use an automatic level
controller (e. g. aquaniveau or Niveaumat) to ensure replacement of evaporated water and to keep
the water level in the filter constant.
5. Starting/Performance
The system can be started when the Turboflotor is correctly installed. After switching on the pump,
air is automatically drawn into the skimmer. To minimize the noise level, connect the air inlet tube
with the Black connecting piece of the silencer supplied. Fix the silencer with the holding device on
the aquarium or the filter system.
The mesh wheel breaks the air into small bubbles. This method eliminates the greater proportion of
the noise. After the initial start, some hours may pass before the first foam is pushed into the
collection cup. This is due to a reaction between the surface of acrylic glass and aquarium water.
Equilibrium of electrical charges takes place. After a maximum of 24 hours, the foam should push
evenly into the collection cup. The quantity of liquid and organic substances is dependent on the
pollution of the aquarium.
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