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WARNING!
Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for
safety and proper use not in accordance
with the directions and safety labels.
COMPLETE PROTEIN SKIMMER FOR SALT WATER AND REEF AQUARIUMS
EXCLUSIVE FORCE THROUGH U/D MIXING TOWER (14" UP, 14" DOWN)
AVAILABLE MODEL: SK-200NW & SK-388NW

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Summary of Contents for ViaAqua In-Sump Skimmer 2 SK-200NW

  • Page 1 WARNING! Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for safety and proper use not in accordance with the directions and safety labels. COMPLETE PROTEIN SKIMMER FOR SALT WATER AND REEF AQUARIUMS • EXCLUSIVE FORCE THROUGH U/D MIXING TOWER (14” UP, 14” DOWN) • AVAILABLE MODEL: SK-200NW &...
  • Page 2 14”...
  • Page 3 • No Extra Plumbing Parts Required • Replacement Discharge Sponge • Easy to Regulate • Easy to Install and Maintain • Compact and Efficient Design • Ready to Run Out of The Box ViaAqua In-Sump Skimmer 2 incorporates needle wheel ® ™ technology with an exclusive U/D force through mixing tower for added contact time. The needle wheel and venturi intake tube create micro bubbles, which provide a tremendous amount of surface area to attract organics.
  • Page 4: Specification

    SPECIFICATION Model Dimension in inches Aquarium Size UPC # 0069037 SK-200NW 13 L x 8.5 W x 16 H 150 Gal. 2972 7 SK-388NW 14.5 L x 8.8 W x 18.1 H 250 Gal. 2973 4 Model Voltage Frequency Wattage SK-200NW 110v –120v 60Hz 37 Watts SK-388NW 110v –120v 60Hz...
  • Page 5 In-Sump Skimmer 2 read and follow ® ™ these important safeguards and safety guidelines. This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling this product. • Do not operate ViaAqua® pump without it being fully submersed at all times. Failure to do so will cause permanent damage to the pump. • Prior to maintenance on any electrical aquarium device or maintenance to the aquarium, you must disconnect/unplug all electrical aquarium devices. • Routine maintenance is required to ensure the maximum performance and longevity of the ViaAqua® pump. See maintenance. This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling this product.
  • Page 6 DIRECTION FOR INSTALLAION Note: A constant water level in the sump is needed to ensure the optimum performance of any skimmer. To do this consult with your local dealer for the properly designed sump or install a float valve. 1. Attach the U/D mixing tower. Thread the U/D mixing tower to the pump. •...
  • Page 7 Discharge Sponge Sump water level Min. 5.5” Max. 9.5” Return Pump Sump GFCI ONLY Drip Loop ⁄ ” 7. Let it operate for a minimum of 1 hour before doing any other adjustments to the skimmer. 8. The skimmer will be either skimming properly or collecting water and/ or no protein or not skimming and not collecting any protein. If the skimmer is not working properly, follow the instructions depending on the specific situation. (see page 6) Note: The skimmer will not work without a biological load. Increasing air volume will decrease water flow, decreasing air volume will increase water flow.
  • Page 8 COLLECTING WATER AND NO PROTEIN 1. Lower the variable discharge tube in ½” increments until the bubbles stop overflowing into the collection cup and the unit begins to skim. Loosen the discharge compression nut and lower variable discharge tube. Tighten discharge compression nut to set. 2.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE VIAAQUA WATER PUMP AND VENTURI ® 1. Disconnect the pump from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove the skimmer from the sump. 3. Remove all the water from the skimmer’s main body. 4. Remove the venturi intake tube and air control valve. This will run water through the unit so that water runs through air control valve remove all salt deposits.
  • Page 10: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Part For In-Sump UPC # Description Number Skimmer 0069037 SK-200NW Discharge sponge 2985 7 SK-388NW VA 2300 needle wheel impeller assembly SK-200NW 2981 9 VA 2600 needle wheel impeller assembly SK-388NW 2982 6 VA 2300 needle wheel impeller shaft SK-200NW 2983 3 VA 2600 needle wheel impeller shaft SK-388NW 2984 0...
  • Page 11 Commodity Axis, Inc. with the original receipt in its original box ® along with twenty five dollars ($25.00) for shipping and handling. Do not send the ViaAqua ® In-Sump Skimmer 2 by insured mail. You may send your returns or replacements by UPS ™...
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