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Introduction:
Protein skimmers play an important role when maintaining a healthy saltwater aquarium. It has two main functions one to get rid of uneaten
fish food, excrement and toxic substances that might harm the sensitive ecosystem of a saltwater aquarium, and the other to add oxygen to
the tank. Aquaforest recommends to use the Probiotic Aquaforest method with the protein skimmer to create your dream reef. The AF250
Skimmer works best with a tank of 750 to 2000 litres. The unbeatable and well-built AquaBee AC UP 7000 is specially dedicated for the AF250
Skimmer and due to its ceramic elements, the AquaBee AC UP 7000 is durable, quiet and has a long life expectancy.
Installation:
1. Carefully remove all the packaging and unwrap the individual
elements.
2. Place the AF250 Skimmer in a stable position in the water. To work
correctly the device needs to be immersed in 18-25 cm of water.
3. Place the cup inside and gently twist it until it locks.
4. Place the lid on the cup.
5. The AquaBee AC UP 7000. pump fits to the silicon connection in the
canister.
6. Connect the AquaBee AC UP 7000 pump to the silicon hose to the
canister.
7. Once the skimmer is plugged into the electricity it is ready to use.
8. Regulating the pipe depends on the level of water. It is recommended
that there is a 2-3cm gap at the bottom of the cup.
Possible problems and solutions:
Attention: A new skimmer needs a couple of days to reach its optimum.
It is possible that during these days the canister may not work well,
works too hard or bubbles may appear in the water. These are normal
reactions and does not mean that the device is broken. Let the device
work as it is for a few of days to check that it is working well.
Attention: At the beginning the pump can be quite loud. This can also
be connected to the pump getting used to its surroundings and should
quieten down after a few days. If the pump is working normally but
suddenly starts to work loudly, disconnect the skimmer, take it apart and
clean it well. If cleaning doesn't solve the problem, send the pump to the
seller to be repaired or exchanged for a new one.
Problem
Possible cause
The water level in the canister is
too low.
The filter
works
The pump looks dirty.
slowly or
doesn't work
Some fish food maight contain a lot
of fat or other substances that can
properly.
interfere with the effectiveness of
the device
The water level in the canister
is too high.
The filter is
too loud.
Some fish food and cleaners can
increase the intensity of the skimmer.
At the beginning it appeared
to be working normally.
Air bubbles
The level of the water in the canister
is too high.
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Solution
Make sure the water is of the same
level as instructed in the installation
process.
Clean the pump.
Wait until it clears.
Make sure the water is of the same
level as instructed in the installation
process.
Wait until it clears.
Wait until it clears.
Regulate the pump until it is of
the same level as instructed in the
installation process.
Elements:
1. AF250 Skimmer canister with a silencer and
a pipe to regulate the level of water.
2. AquaBee AC UP 7000 pump incl. instructions
on how to use the pump (inside the packaging).
3. Straining cup.
4. Lid for the cup.
5. Hose to connect the pump to the canister
6. Hose to connect the straining cup.
7. Water level control knob
8. Air volume control knob
Safety rules for the
AF250 Skimmer:
The canister works in the water. The device needs to be
immersed in 18-25 cm of water
The canister needs to be checked and cleaned regularly.
To clean use a soft cloth and warm water only.
Make sure the electric elements are always dry and used
in the correct manner.
Make sure the straining cup is emptied regularly. Try not
to spill or let the skimmate to be spilt into the main tank.
DO NOT:
Use the skimmer outside the water.
Wash in hot water.
Clean or disinfect the device in acetone or use any acidic
products that are not to be used on delicate products.
Let the plug get wet.
AquaBee AC UP
7000
Power: 220/230 V (54 W)
Air pump: max. 2000 l/h
The device may not be disposed
of in the standard household rubbish.
It must be professionally disposed.
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