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Aquahub Top-it-Off Kit Premium Instructions For Assembling

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING YOUR TOP-IT-OFF KIT PREMIUM
This do-it-yourself project involves household 120 volt electricity, which, if mishandled can cause shock or death by
electrocution. If you are not comfortable working with electricity, do not assemble this kit. Proceed at your own risk.
How your finished system will work: The lower float switch is the main switch. The main switch turns on a relay when the water
level drops by about 1/8". When the relay turns on, it allows household current to flow to your pump (the relay keeps this powerful
current out of your switches). The pump moves water from your reservoir into your sump/tank. As the water level rises, the float on the
main float switch lifts and shuts off the relay, which in turn shuts off the pump. The upper switch acts as a backup to shut off the relay
if the main switch should ever stick in the "on" position. The system goes on every time your water level decreases by about 1/8", so
your sump/tank should stay pleasantly stable and full. See the photo on page 4 of the sample set-up before you begin assembly.
Your kit includes:
i-float™
Relay
Relay Socket 9" Mold-a-Holder™ Slosh & Snail
(2 pieces)
You need to purchase separately:
1) a water pump appropriate for your reservoir/tank/sump
2) an extension cord long enough to go from your outlet to your tank/sump
3) tubing to run from your reservoir pump to your tank/sump
4) a water reservoir (tub, bucket or other)
* If you will not be plugging your system into a GFCI outlet, we strongly suggest using an extension cord with a GFCI plug on its end for safety (available at aquahub.com).
1. Create a switch mount using your Mold-a-Holder™
The steps below are an illustration. Use Mold-a-Holder as you please to mount your switches. Just be sure that your
backup switch is mounted a bit higher than the main switch and out of reach of snails or other critters.
1a
¼" drill bit or
hobby knife
Make switch mounting holes.
1e
Submerse in hot, not simmering water. Turns soft and translucent.
1h
Shape small 1 ¼" platforms.
1b
¼"
¼"
1 ¾"
¼"
1f
1i
Hold in place until cool/rigid.
Pkg Crimp Caps
Guard
*
1c
3" slit up center.
1j
Reheat end & mold to tank.
12V Wall
Project Box
Transformer
1d
Trim ¼" from hole.
1g
5 minutes working time.
1k
Remove finished piece.
Page 1
Tubing Adapter
(2 pieces)
Hint: Use
lotion on
hands to
prevent
sticking

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  • Page 1 4) a water reservoir (tub, bucket or other) * If you will not be plugging your system into a GFCI outlet, we strongly suggest using an extension cord with a GFCI plug on its end for safety (available at aquahub.com).
  • Page 2 Page 2 2. Prepare slosh & snail guard and mount switches in the completed Mold-a-Holder. 2c Discard silicon washers (if any). Thread upper switch wires through upper Mold-a-Holder platform and ¼” fasten with switch nut (no slosh guard required for upper switch). Thread lower switch wires through slosh &...
  • Page 3 Page 3 5. Prepare extension cord to power your pump via the relay. Wiring the extension cord can be very dangerous. Always plug your system into a GFCI outlet or use an extension cord with a GFCI end to prevent electrocution in case of a wiring error or short-circuit. WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU SHOCK OR ELECTROCUTE YOURSELF OR YOUR FISH.
  • Page 4 The pump should turn on. If the lower switch has failed and the upper switch is controlling your system, immediately replace the lower switch (available at aquahub.com). Clean the lower switch float and stem with a soft cloth every month to keep build-up from interfering with the switch operation.