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Caution: Although your new SCWD is built to the highest quality standards, it is recommended that care be exercised when installing fittings so as to not damage the inlet and outlet ports. Use Teflon Tape. Do Not Use Pipe Dope.
1) PVC Installation (1” Model Only)
Using 1 inch PVC pipe and fittings, plumb in-line as you would normally, using the appropriate materials and tools. To assure a water tight seal, please be sure to use Teflon tape for all threaded fittings and the proper PVC cement for all slip fit connections. It is also recommended that in-line ball valves and union fittings be installed between the SCWD and water pump and between the SCWD and each outlet to allow for removal and cleaning (if required) and to prevent chance of flooding during maintenance.
a. Install 1 inch threaded fittings (3) into the SCWD inlet and outlet ports using Teflon tape to assure proper seal. Wrap the threaded end of the fitting clockwise three times. Be careful not to over-tighten.
b. Measure and cut two pieces of 1 inch PVC pipe for the two outlets. For best results, it is recommended that both outlet pipes are cut equal in length, leaving the SCWD centered between the two outlet ports. Keeping the two pipes equidistant provides consistent switching duration between the two outlet ports.
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c.Install one pipe on each outlet of the SCWD by attaching 1 inch PVC pipe to each of the fittings using appropriate PVC cement, paying close attention to prevent any cement from entering the SCWD through the outlet ports.
d. Measure and cut one piece of 1 inch PVC pipe that will be connected to the water pump, canister filter, or powerhead outlet at one end and the SCWD inlet at the other end. It is recommended that an in-line ball valve be installed between the SCWD and water pump to allow for flow adjustment and for ease of removal and cleaning.
e. Install the inlet pipe by attaching 1 inch PVC pipe to the fitting using appropriate PVC cement, paying close attention to prevent any cement from entering the SCWD through the inlet port.
f. Once all pipes and valves are in place, you are now ready to install the outlet elbows and nozzles on each end of the outlet pipes. By combining 1 inch PVC 90 degree elbows to form an angle over the aquarium side, you can adjust the position of the outlet nozzle’s to give you the desired current effect. The configuration of the elbow is such that it will hang over the back of the tank on both sides like an upside down “U”, ref. diagram 1 on page 13. Please note : There are other ways to plumb this, including use of preformed U-tubes and other such fittings, which are available separately.
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