The quartz sleeve can be coated in limescale build
up in hard water areas. This should be carefully
removed from the quartz sleeve and cleaned with
a soft cloth.
Clean body and all attachments. Reassemble.
Adding All Pond Solutions Filter Start Bacteria Treatment after filter maintenance
will help replenish beneficial populations of bacteria and is highly
recommended during the first two months of operation when the filter is slowly
being colonised.
To access quartz sleeve loosen it up by inserting a
flathead screwdriver between the quartz sleeve
and quartz sleeve hosing (see reference image
below). Gently pull it out to remove it.