Help me set up IM ATO

[jazzfisher]

Please help this noobie to ATO's set up my IM ATO System. I have all IM parts-controller, pump, reservoir, bracket & tubing & clamps. Nothing really came with any instructions except the controller-which I understand how it works. Just don't understand how the in & out of the pump works with the bracket exactly. Would love to hear some clear instructions.
Thanks for helping--have had saltwater/reef for several years. Just the ATO is new to me.
Thanks for any advice.
Sherry

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Hello Sherry! Maybe one of these videos can help get you rolling.

 

[AZMSGT]

BRS has lots of videos on the subject also. To get the "ins and Outs" of ATO systems watch a few. All the ATOs work basically on the same concept. I find it useful to watch not only the videos for the stuff I have but to watch other companies videos too. Some times things will get covered in one video that were missed in the other.

The biggest thing, make sure you don't create a back siphon. That's when water flows from your tank back into the ATO reservoir. For me the best solution to prevent this was having the ATO pump feed water into my main display tank. The key is to make sure the return hose is not in contact with the tank water. With the gap between the hose and the water surface you can't siphon.

BRS' videos are here

BRStv Investigates and Bulk Reef Supply YouTube Videos - Bulk Reef Supply

A collection of videos and accompanying articles around a variety of saltwater aquarium-focused topics from our YouTube channels.

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[jazzfisher]

Thank you both for taking the time to answer! I figured it out. If they simply had included some kind of instructions or had a video on how to set it up rather than a sales video that would have been much easier. Small rant: it would have been helpful to included the needed hose & 3 clamps.