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IceCap K3 INT Skimmer User Instructions

IceCap K3 INT Skimmer User Instructions

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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 INTs are the latest in IceCap Internal Skimmers sporting the new controllable DCair pump. These instructions are dedicated to the IceCap K3 100, 130, 160, and 200 INT skimmers.

Pre-Installation Inspection

All IceCap INT 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.

1. Lid

2. Collection Cup

3. Mounting Bracket

4. Intake Screen

5. Air Intake Venturi

6. Built-in Air Silencer

7. Airline

8. Skimmer Base

9. Skimmer Body

10. Bubble Diffuser with mounting nut and thumb screw

11. DC Skimmer Pump

12. Pump Controller

13. Power Supply

Skimmer Assembly

The IceCap INT skimmers come nearly preassembled. Here is a quick overview on how to properly assemble and operate your new IceCap INT in-sump protein skimmer:

Install Skimmer Pump

Loosen the four thumbscrews at the base of the skimmer body enough to turn the body counterclockwise and lift off its base. Mount the pump with the chord facing the same side as the slot in the skimmer base using the supplied screws. Be sure not to overtighten the screws. Insert the threaded output of the pump into the white base of the bubble diffuser and secure it in place by threading on the white retaining nut. Attache blue bubble plate with the solid portion over the pump output and secure in place with a thumbscrew. To finish place the skimmer body back on base with the hole facing the same side as the intake of the pump.

Insert the Venturi and Airline

Insert the venturi into the side of the skimmer body with the hole lining up with the intake of the pump. Attach one end of the airline to the venturi and the other to the silencer incorporated at the neck of the skimmer.

Place Skimmer In Sump

Carefully place assembled skimmer without the collection cup in the sump at the appropriate water level for your skimmer model. Make sure the output control valve is completely open by rotating the handle counterclockwise. Place the skimmer cup with lid onto the neck of the skimmer body and push it down to seat.

K3 Skimmer Model	Suggested Water Depth
100INT	6-8in
130INT	6-9in
160INT	7-10in
200INT	7-10in

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.

With the skimmer output completely open, start the pump by hitting the power button on the controller. Observe the height of the water level and adjust accordingly so that it doesn't overflow by using the power settings on the controller.

Breaking in the Skimmer

Now that the skimmer is properly installed and running, You should allow the skimmer to break in for a minimum of 2 weeks. During this initial break-in period, water will slowly wash off all inert oils that come directly from factory handling as well as coat the inner walls of the skimmer with live bacteria. Be sure to leave the skimmer valve mostly open (Turned all the way counterclockwise) during this period and do not attempt to tune the skimmer, doing so too early may result in inconsistent performance and possible overflow.

Once the break-in period has passed, you can tune the skimmer to your aquarium by simply turning the output valve clockwise until you obtain pea-size bubbles at the point where the collection cup meets the skimmer body. Allow the skimmer to acclimate to the new setting for 24 hours before making further adjustments. The more you close the output valve, 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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