Aqua One PHX 100, Quick Start Manual

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Inspiring Excellence in Fish Care!
Check both the impeller
magnet and the inside
of the impeller well for
damage. The surfaces
should feel smooth. If
not, they are damaged
(most likely by substrate
entering the pump) and
the pump will not work
at full efficiency or at all.
Magnet
Impeller Well
To test the electric coil
in the pump, remove the
impeller. Plug the pump
in (Ensure everything is
dry first!) and hold the
impeller magnet next to
the pump as shown. You
should feel the magnet
vibrate.
On all powerhead
models, the blade
section on the impeller
should be able to turn
180º in relation to the
magnet. If it spins freely
or not at all, the impeller
should be replaced.
Diagnosing Pump Problems Diagnosing Pump Problems
If you are If you are
having having
problems problems
with the with the
pump, follow these pump, follow these
steps to help diagnose steps to help diagnose
the problem. Most the problem. Most
common pump common pump
problems can be found problems can be found
with these steps. with these steps.
The PHX 100 does not
The PHX 100 does not
have a removable shaft, have a removable shaft,
therefore if it’s shaft is therefore if it’s shaft is
worn, the unit must be worn, the unit must be
replaced. replaced.
Put the shaft through
the impeller and hold
the assembly by the
shaft ends. Spin the
impeller on the shaft. It
should spin smoothly -
if you feel it wobbling,
the impeller or the shaft
may be worn and need
replacement.
Spin
Hold Here
Check that both End
Caps are present and
undamaged.
If the filter is noisy, the
impeller shaft could be
unseated or worn and
may need replacement.
Undamaged
Worn