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3. Prepare intake connections
1. Connect the hosing to one of the three valves:
a.
Loosen one of the metal clamps, and slide it onto one
end of the hosing.
b.
Push the end of the hosing onto the valve; push it all
the way, as far as it will go.
c.
Position the metal clamp over the rubber connector,
and tighten.
2. Measure and cut the hosing.
You will need a length of
hosing that reaches comfortably from inside the aquarium
to the filter canister.
Important:
Hosing should follow a straight path from the
filter to the aquarium rim, with some slack, but no loops.
If the hosing is too long, the filter will not work efficiently.
a.
Place the valve end of the hosing at the approximate
spot where it will be positioned on the filter lid
(once the filter is installed).
b.
Stretch out the hosing so it rests over the “intake”
rim bracket.
c.
At a spot at least 6 in. (15cm) beyond the aquarium rim,
use a utility knife to cut the hosing.
Do not cut it too
short.
Remember, you can always cut it shorter during
final installation, if necessary.
3. Push the cut end of this “intake” hosing into the rubber
connector on the intake tube.
Push the hosing in by at least
1 in. (2.5cm) without twisting it.
4. Place the intake strainer in the tank, making sure it is at
least 3 in. (7.5 cm) from the bottom.
(If the tube is too long
for the height of your aquarium, remove the strainer, cut the
intake tube with a hacksaw, and then replace the strainer.)
Once the intake strainer is properly positioned, lock it in
place by pressing the suction cups against the glass.
5. Fasten the intake strainer’s hosing onto the rim connector
using the three rim connector clips.
INSTALLATION AND USE
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6 in.
(15cm)
