Aqua One Ocellaris 400, Instructions Manual

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13. Clean the impeller chamber using a double ended
pipe brush.
14. Pull the rubber end cap off the shaft of the impeller
and run water through the hole in the middle of the
impeller. Clean any debris which may have built up
on the shaft off, along with any slime build up on the
impeller.
Rubber End Cap
Impeller
15. Put the impeller back together and ensure that it
rotates freely on the shaft. Then reassemble the head
unit, ensure there is no water on the power cord, plug
the head unit in and turn on. Make certain the impeller
is spinning. Turn it off. Reassemble the filter unit. Apply
an aquarium safe lubricant to the O-ring on the head
unit. This will provide a better water seal and make the
removal of the head easier next time the filter has to be
disassembled for maintenance.
1. Check your inlet, outlet tubes and hoses. If residue
has built up on the inside of them remove them from the
aquarium. Take to the sink, run hot water through them
to loosen the slime. Run a double ended pipe brush
through them, and flush again with hot water. This build
up will reduce the flow rate of your filter considerably,
so clean whenever it is possible.
20. Return the canister filter to your cabinet or stand
and reattach the hoses.
21. Refer to the section in this instruction manual
Starting You Filter for details on restarting the unit
Maintenance
1. Turn the canister filter off at the socket and unplug.
2. Place a towel or a shallow container under the
canister unit. This will prevent any water spilling onto
your cabinet or stand and damaging it.
3. Fill a bucket with water from your aquarium and
take it to the sink or wherever you intend to clean your
filter. Keep in mind cleaning your filter can be messy,
cleaning is recommended outside or at a sink. Ensure
the area is clean and free from soaps and detergents.
4. Open the canister. Release the 4 clips and remove
the head unit, place it somewhere safe where it will not
be trodden on or broken.
5. Remove the sponge, noodles and wool cartridge
from the canister body.
6. Pour the water from the canister body out of the filter,
ensuring none of the media is lost. Using the bucket of
aquarium water, fill the canister enough that the media
is submerged. Shake the canister gently to rinse the
media. Empty the water from the filter. Repeat this until
the water being emptied is clean.
7. Either replace or rinse the white wool cartridge using
a high pressure hose. It should be replaced regularly
or when it begins to deteriorate and can no longer be
cleaned properly.
8. The sponge and noodles can also be rinsed in the
bucket of aquarium water (refill from the aquarium if
necessary). The sponge will also require replacement
eventually as over time it will clog and prevent water
from traveling through easily.
9. Place the media back into the correct position in the
canister body.
10. The impeller should also be cleaned whenever the
filter is disassembled.
11. Turn the head unit over, remove the screws in the
impeller cover and remove it.
Impeller cover
Screws
12. Then pull the impeller cap off and remove the
impeller.