Vertex Omega 130 Owner's Manual

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Vertex™ Omega 130 Protein Skimmer

Thank you for your purchase of the Vertex™ Omega 130 protein skimmer. Please be sure to read and follow this
brief guide to ensure proper install and operation of your device.

In the box:

1- Omega 130 Skimmer Body
2- Sicce™ Custom Syncra V-130 Pump
3- Custom Pump-Head and Adjustable Nozzle
4- Silicone Air Tube
5- PU Ozone Tube
6- Pump Output pipe/Angular Discharge
7- 10mm Drain Outlet coupler
8- Sicce™ Syncra Owner’s Manual
9- Omega 130 Owner’s manual

Install and operate:

1- Remove your skimmer and its components from the box and inspect for any possible defects. If there are

any concerns please contact your dealer within 48 hours of receiving your skimmer, refrain from installing
the unit, keep all original packaging as well as proof of purchase.

Any damages to the unit during transport are not covered under warranty and must be claimed with

the forwarder at the time of receiving the product.

2- After proper inspection, clean the unit with a damp cloth using RO water to ensure removal of any oils

and/ or chemicals used during the manufacturing process.
3- Remove the Collection Cup from the skimmer; simply unscrew counter-clockwise holding the cup.
4- Screw the Output pipe to the pump’s Output. Do not over tighten! A 2.5mm O-ring is seated at the end

of the threading. This will remove the possibility of leaking Air as well as providing cushioning to make

sure the pipe can be turned to match the angle of the inner bubble chamber hole. “Refer to Diagram 1”

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5- Insert the Pump’s Output into its dedicated slot on the skimmer body. Slight amount of pressure can be

applied however the tip of the pipe can get damaged if forced against a flat surface.
6- Align the Pump Output with the bubble chamber hole and insert inside. “Refer to Diagram 1”
7- Ensure that the output-pipe’s end is positioned at the right angle as explained in point 2 of this manual

and clearly displayed in “Diagram1”.
8- Make sure there is a small space between the pump body and the skimmer body. Both the skimmer and

pump bracket are supplied with heavy duty Rubber-feet to reduce vibration.
9- Connect the Clear Silicone Air-Tubing to the dedicated 10mm Air-Intake nipple on the venturi.
10- Connect the other end of the red PU Ozone-Tubing to the dedicated Ozone- Intake nipple on the pump-

head. If no Ozone is injected; leave the Ozone-port cap on.
11- Plan placing your skimmer in the sump. For stable performance, the skimmer must be placed in a sump

compartment that does not fluctuate in water-level. Leave the nozzle fully closed for the break-in period.

Be sure to place your skimmer in a sump compartment that is free of debris, gravel, sand, shells and/or

other small objects. These Objects can possibly enter the pump, clog the needle-wheel and impede

functionality or damage your skimmer pump. Do not place the pump near any calcium or carbonate

effluent discharge. This does include but not limit to any calcium reactor, kalkwasser reactor and/ or

dosing pumps.
12- Place both pump intake and output at a minimum of 6cm / ~2” away from any surfaces to prevent

disruption of operation.
13- Do not place the skimmer where it will be exposed to a lot of air turbulence such as drain from display

tank. A large influx of air bubbles can cause the pump to cavitate and seize.
14- Place the skimmer in the sump and direct the Output-Tee to the direction desired and away from

obstructions.
15- Choose a GFCI outlet to plug your skimmer in. Ensure there is enough length of wire to have a drip-loop.
16- When electrical devices are operated in close proximity of water, GFCI plugs and drip-loops become more

so important due to the possibility of splashing, moisture creep…, DO NOT INGNORE THIS WARNING! As

always your safety is our number one concern.
17- Turn the unit on and close the riser-pipe. Allow the foam to cascade over the neck into the sump.
18- We recommend a period of 24 hours of running the skimmer in this fashion. This will reduce the overall

break-in period.
19- After 24 hours turn the skimmer off.
20- Open the riser-tube 100% and screw the collection cup back on.
21- Turn the skimmer on. Do not touch electrical outlets with wet hands. Dry your hands completely before

handling electrical cords and/ or devices.
22- Allow the water to go through the skimmer with riser-tube at 100% open for another hour or possibly

longer.
23- After some time has passed adjust the skimmer using the Riser-tube.
24- A Titanium Screw is threaded into the riser-tube holder connected to the skimmer neck. Using this screw

you can maintain the riser-tube’s setting. Tightening this screw will aid in preventing the possibility of

changing the skimmer’s setting accidently by touching the skimmer and/or the rise-tube.
25- Refrain from constantly changing the skimmer’s setting; allow 30 minutes to an hour before you attempt

to readjust the setting.

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