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Page 2 Marine-Pac 3 User Manual These instructions set out the steps required to set up and maintain your Marine-Pac 3. Read this manual before installing the Marine-Pac 3 to ensure correct installation and maintenance procedures are followed. ©2014 Saltwater Conversion. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Other equipment you will need to supply ............8 Section 3: Setting up the Marine-Pac 3 ..............9 Section 4: Filling the Marine-Pac 3 and Fluval Edge™ ........... 26 Section 5: Maintenance and care ................28 Section 6: Uninstalling the Marine-Pac 3 for service ..........29 Section 7: Troubleshooting ..................
Page 4: Section 1: Marine-Pac 3 At A Glance
Section 1: Marine-Pac 3 at a glance Figure 1: Side view Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
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Figure 2: Front view Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 6: Section 2: Getting Started
Protein skimmer – everything needed to convert the Fluval Edge™ into a compact state-of- the-art reef aquarium. The Marine-Pac 3 is an all in one module that fits into the back of the stunning Fluval Edge aquarium and converts it into a high performance Nano reef tank.
Page 7: What Is In The Box
6. 50W reef light 7. LED driver 8. LED power supply 9. 3 x inlet/outlet/heater/probe bracket 10. Middle grid/skimmer bracket 11. Lower grid 12. Skimmer bracket 13. Universal power supply for light Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 8: Other Equipment You Will Need To Supply
A heater maintains the correct water temperature for your reef. Most standard-sized heaters will fit correctly into the mounting bracket in the Marine-Pac 3. Use a fully submersible heater. The mounting bracket will accommodate heaters up to 26mm/1.02” diameter. Most standard heaters are 23mm/0.9”...
Page 9: Section 3: Setting Up The Marine-Pac 3
Step 9: Install the Mame Design™ skimmer Step 10: Remove the stock lighting Step 11: Install the Marine-Pac 3 into the back column of the Fluval Edge™ Step 12: Install the back column cover Step 13: Install back column onto the base of the tank...
Page 10 Figure 5. 2. Set the flow rate on the EHEIM™ Compact 600 to maximum flow by adjusting the © slider to the + position as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 11 Marine-Pac 3. 2. If your hands do not easily fit into the Marine-Pac 3, install the pump at the top of the Marine-Pac 3 and slide it down into position by pushing it with a long object like a ruler.
Page 12 (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you) 2. Install the lower grid plate. The pump’s power cable should go through the hole on the right hand side (shown in point A in Figure 7.) Figure 7 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 13 It will also help support the nitrogen cycle in your tank. To assist in maintaining water quality, filter media can be added to the Marine-Pac 3. Up to two bags of 100mg filter media can be used at a time.
Page 14 You can source live rock rubble from your local aquarium store. Fill a small sealable mesh filter media bag with live rock rubble for use in the Marine-Pac 3 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 15 (shown in point A in Figure 8). The large hole used to mount the Mame Design skimmer shown in point C should be positioned so it is closest to you (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards shelf as shown in Figure 8). Figure 8 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 16 (shown in point B) should be positioned so it is closest to you (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you). 3. Loop the pump’s power cable out of the back right-hand side of the Marine-Pac 3 (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you).
Page 17 2. Insert the heater into the heater mounting hole on the left hand side (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you), as shown in Figure 10. 3. Loop the heater power cable over the back left hand side of the Marine-Pac 3. The manufacturer recommends that you use a fully WARNING: submersible heater.
Page 18 2. Slide the Mame Design™ skimmer into the skimmer bracket. The skimmer’s air intake and outlet should face away from you (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you). Attach the two included lengths of airline tubing to the Mame Design™ skimmer. Figure 11 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 19 2. Once the screws have been removed, the 2 halves of the stock lighting arm can be separated and removed. Unscrew the cable clamp holding down the stock lighting cable in the back column. Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 20 Step 11: Install the Marine-Pac 3 into the back column of the Fluval Edge™. 1. The Marine-Pac 3 should sit on top of the lower ledge of the back column. 2. Ensure the power cables from the pump and heater, as well as the air hose from the skimmer, go down the gap behind the Marine-Pac 3 as shown in Figure 12.
Page 21 Step 12: Install the back column cover. 1. Lay the Marine-Pac 3 flat and install the back cover of the rear column as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 22 1. With the plastic base of the Fluval Edge and the glass tank aired setup, lift the back column with the Marine-Pac 3 inside it into position as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 2. Group the cables and airline hose together so they all exit though the hole out of the back of the column of the Fluval Edge™...
Page 23 Figure 15 Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 24 Step 14: Insert the inlet/outlet assembly 1. Insert the inlet pipe and the inlet/outlet assembly into the remaining hole on the left hand side of the Marine-Pac 3 (when viewed with the lighting arm pointing towards you, as shown in Figure 16.) 2.
Page 25 Mame Design skimmer. 2. Install the included airline clamp over the remaining airline hose to adjust the flow of air. 3. Connect the airline hose to the skimmer. Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 26: Section 4: Filling The Marine-Pac 3 And Fluval Edge
Step 2: Fill the Fluval Edge™. Step 1: Fill the Marine-Pac 3. 1. Once the Marine-Pac 3 is installed use a jug or cup to fill the Marine-Pac 3 completely with salt water (See water line, point A in Figure 16.) Note: The front cover and Fluval Edge Edge™...
Page 27 Figure 17 2. Do not fill past this point. 3. Supply power to the EHEIM™ Compact 600 © and the Marine-Pac 3 will automatically start. 4. A stream of bubbles will come out of the return pipe as air is expelled from the system.
Page 28: Section 5: Maintenance And Care
Step 2. Siphon out as much water as required from the Fluval Edge™ tank for your water change (typically 30% ) Step 3. Follow the instruction in: Filling the Marine-Pac 3 and Fluval Edge™ on page 19. Important notes ...
Page 29: Section 6: Uninstalling The Marine-Pac 3 For Service
Section 6: Uninstalling the Marine-Pac 3 for service Do not attempt to move the Marine-Pac 3 tank while it is still WARNING: full of water. This chapter sets out the 4 steps to uninstall the Marine-Pac 3. Step 1: Reduce the water level of the main tank.
Page 30 Step 4: Refill the Marine-Pac 3. 1. Follow the steps in Section 4: Filling the Marine-Pac 3 and Fluval Edge™ to reinstall the Marine-Pac 3. Do not attempt to fill it and then install it.
Page 31: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Maintenance and care, for the Marine-Pac 3)  Check that the pump flow rate is set to maximum (see: Section 3: Setting up your Marine-Pac 3, Step The water level in the neck is to  Ideally, when running the water level should be around halfway up the neck of the Fluval™...
Page 32 EHEIM™ Compact 600 to move it higher © up in the Marine-Pac 3. Make a small adjustment and wait 30 seconds for the water levels to change before adjusting any further. Marine-Pac 3 user manual V1.0, 15.6.14...
Page 33: Disclaimer Of Liability, And Warranty Information
Warranty shipping costs The customer shall be responsible for shipping costs associated with returning this product to Saltwater Conversion for warranty should it be required. How to get Service Contact Saltwater Conversion at info@saltwater-conversion.com A service representative will be in touch and let you know the necessary action to correct problems covered by this warranty.
Page 34 This risk is increased further when using systems featuring a sump and return pump like the Marine-Pac 3 or any other filter product. This product should only be used in a location where, if in the event of leaking or flooding, appropriate drainage and waterproof surfaces exist to mitigate any potential damage –...