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IceCap K3 100/150 HOB Skimmer Instructions

IceCap K3 100/150 HOB Skimmer Instructions
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IceCap K3 100/150 HOB Skimmer Instructions

Thank You for Your IceCap Purchase

We appreciate your confidence in our IceCap product.  If for any reason you are missing, have an issue with the product, or just have a simple question please contact our support staff at support.coralvue.com. The IceCap K3 HOBs are the latest in Hang On the Back Skimmers sporting the new controllable DCair pump. These instructions are dedicated to the IceCap K3 100 and 150 HOB skimmers.

Pre-Installation Inspection

All IceCap HOB models are packaged complete, with all necessary components that are required to operate the unit. When unpacking your new IceCap skimmer take a complete component inventory to ensure that all parts are included and nothing is damaged. Locate, inspect and familiarize yourself with all components supplied with your IceCap skimmer. It is essential that the unit be carefully handled and inspected before installing and operating.

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1. Lid

2. Collection Cup

3. Mounting Bracket

4. Intake Screen

5. Air Intake Venturi Elbow

6. Air Silencer

7. Airline

8. Output Elbow

9. Skimmer Body

10. Pump Connection Unions

11. DC Skimmer Pump

12. Pump Controller

13. Power Supply

Skimmer assembly

The 100/150HOB skimmer comes nearly preassembled. Here is a quick overview of how to properly assemble and operate your new K3-100/150 HOB Hang on Back Skimmer:

Install the Intake Plumbing

Insert the inner intake tube with the threaded elbow into the slip connection located at the bottom of the first chamber. Be sure that the threaded elbow lines up with the hole in the skimmer's body. Thread in the outer intake tube into the inner intake tube. Be sure not to overtighten fitting.

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Install the Intake Screen

Align the hole of the blue intake screen to the bare intake pipe and carefully push the pipe in.

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Install Output Plumbing

While holding the overflow elbow within the last chamber of the skimmer, thread in the output plumbing. Be sure not to overtighten and crack the acrylic body. Adjust the direction of the output elbow.

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Mount the Pump to the Skimmer Body

Start by ensuring the two pre-installed o-rings are in place prior to installing the pump to the skimmer body. The two o-rings are located within the male unions on the intake and output plumbing of the pump. Align the connection unions to the corresponding nuts and hand tighten to seal. Attach the airline hose to the barb located at the intake of the pump. Attach the other end of the airline to the silencer and the stem with hose clamps to the side of the skimmer's body.

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Hang the Skimmer to the Side of the Aquarium

Once assembled, place the skimmer body onto the rim of the aquarium and use the two adjustable nylon screws to level the skimmer body to the side of the tank. Be sure not to over-tighten the thumbscrews. 

Use the nylon screws on the lower portion of the skimmer body to level out the body with the side of the aquarium.

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Fill The Skimmer and Check for Leaks

Manually fill the skimmer with water from the aquarium until water flows back into the tank and check for leaks.  Be sure the output valve is in the open position and proceed to place the collection cup onto the skimmer.

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Mount and Connect the Pump Controller to the Skimmer Pump

The Power Supply is not waterproof and should never be mounted over water. Do not submerge the power supply in water or bury where heat and moisture can be retained.  With the convenient mounting clip on the top of the power supply and a screw or cup hook (not included), mount the power supply out of the way but within range of the skimmer itself. Be sure proper drip loops are in place to prevent water from traveling to the controller or power supply. Attach the pump and power supply to the appropriate connections on the controller.

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Power, Prime, and Operate

With the airline kinked or capped, plug in the power cord from the power supply to an electrical socket. Be sure a drip loop is in place and run the pump at power level 10. Continue to hold the airline closed until all trapped air has been purged and a full siphon has formed. Release the airline once you see no bubbles running in the skimmer chamber. If this doesn't appear to work, briefly suck out the air trapped within the intake plumbing.

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Breaking in Period

Now that the skimmer is properly installed and running, allow it to break in for a minimum of two weeks. During this initial break-in period, water will gradually wash away any inert oils from factory handling and coat the inner walls of the skimmer with live bacteria. Be sure to keep the skimmer cup in the higher position during this time and avoid adjusting it downward. Making adjustments too early may lead to inconsistent performance and potentially cause an overflow.

Dialing in the Protein Skimmer

Once the break-in period has passed, you can tune the skimmer to your aquarium by lowering or raising the skimmer cup from the skimmer body. Allow the skimmer to acclimate to the new setting for 24 hours before making further adjustments. The lower the cup is to the skimmer body, the wetter the collection will become. Excess air exiting the output of the skimmer is normal and will dissipate as the skimmer breaks in. 

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