The UV Sterilizer is a 5 watt compact PL UV bulb surrounded by a quartz sleeve for increased efficiently and is enclosed in a replaceable high-density UV resistant plastic that drops directly into the UV-Bio Chamber of the Multi-Skimmer. UV light eliminates single cell floating algae and destroys most harmful microorganism providing a clear healthy aquarium.
model
Item no.
dimension
Water flow
UV Bulb
capacity
UPC# 0069037
Regular
MSD-1
12.5” L x 7” W x 16” H
200 GPH
n/a
up to 80 gal.
2772 3
Deluxe
MSD-2
12.5” L x 7” W x 16” H
200 GPH
5 watt
up to 80 gal.
2773 0
Primer and Silencer
Variable venturi cover
Variable venturi lock nut
Variable venturi
Main body
Motor and impeller
Pump cover
Surface skimmer
Intake tube and strainer
Level Screw
Leveling and secure screw
Filter cartridge
UV Sterilizer reaction chamber
Filter cartridge cover
Collection cup
Water level control
Ballast
PL Socket
Quartz sleeve
PL UV bulb (5 watt)
Screw set to the center of the skimmer.
Place the skimmer on the back of the aquarium.
Tighten the set screw to secure the skimmer onto the back of the aquarium.
Assemble the surface skimmer and intake strainer.
The surface skimmer needs to be adjusted so that the water level is at the middle of the slots.
Remove filter cartridge.
Place water in the skimmer.
Verify that the flow control is all the way open.
Place the priming silencer onto the top of the variable venturi intake tube. The priming silencer needs to be threaded onto the top of the variable venturi intake tube. Now rotate the cap so that the hole on the top of the silencer is turned away from the green dot. Option 2 for priming:Attach a 3-4 foot piece of airline tubing to the variable venturi tube and apply suction until the air is removed from the intake tube.
Plug pump into a GFCI electrical outlet.
Now squeeze the priming silencer until all the air is removed from the intake tube.
The motor will engage and start to pump water.
Once water is discharging back into the aquarium open the air to the variable venturi tube by twisting the top of the priming silencer and aligning it with the green dot.
Replacement of the UV Bulb (UV model only) The PL UV bulb needs to be replaced every 8,000-9,000 hours for optimum performance.
Unplug all aquarium devices prior to working on the Multi-skimmer and/or aquarium.
Remove the black reaction chamber from the main body of the skimmer
Slide the out the top of the reaction chamber
Remove the quartz sleeve
Unscrew the top of the quartz sleeve
Clean quartz sleeve
Replace the PL ultraviolet bulb. Try not to have your hands come in direct contact with the bulb use a clean cloth to handle the bulb and install the bulb
To insure a good seal add a small amount of silicone lubricant to the O-ring
Hand tighten and reinstall.
Filter Cartridges (every 3 - 4 weeks)
Remove the filter cartridge and replace.
Clean with aquarium water and place back into the filter. Do not clean with tap water as this will kill beneficial bacteria.
