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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.
2) Vinyl Tubing Installation (1” Model Only)
Using 1 inch (ID) vinyl tubing 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” threaded hose barbed fittings (3) into the SCWD inlet and each of the outlet ports using Teflon tape to assure proper seal. Wrap the threaded end of the barb fitting clockwise three times. Be careful not to over-tighten.
b. Measure and cut two pieces of 1 inch (ID) vinyl tubing for the two outlets. For best results, it is recommended that both outlet tubes are cut equal in length, leaving the SCWD centered between the two outlet ports. Keeping the two pieces equidistant provides consistent switching duration between the two outlet ports.
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c. Measure and cut one piece of 1 inch (ID) vinyl tubing 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.
To avoid potential leakage, for all connections, please be sure to use a worm clamp for external mounting and a plastic click type clamp for installations that are submerged.
Helpful Tip: To facilitate easy installation, moisten the end of each hose with hot water.
d. Install one hose on each outlet of the SCWD by applying firm but even pressure until each hose is fully seated on the barbed fitting. It is recommended at this point that you install the appropriate hose clamps for added protection against leaks and the possibility of the hose coming loose. Do not over-tighten the clamps.
e. Install the inlet hose using the same procedure noted in 1.d. Do not over-tighten the clamps.
f. Once all hoses and valves are in place you are now ready to install the outlet elbows and nozzles on each end of the outlet hoses. By combining rigid elbows to form an angle over the aquarium side, you can adjust the position of the outlet nozzles to give you the desired current effect.
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