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REPLACEMENT PARTS

PART

QTY

NUMBER

A.

Lid Fasteners

1

A-20214

B.  

T-bar Handle

1

A-20240

C.  

Filter Lid (O-ring)

1

A-20210

D.

Rim connector Suction Cup d20 4

A-20232

E.  

Metal Clamp (for Hosing)

2

A-20234

F.

Rubber Feet

4

A-20121

G.  

Motor Unit

1

A-20200

H.  

Media Basket

1

A-20238

I.

Top Cover Click-fit O-ring

2

A-20212

J.  

AquaStop Valve

1

A-20216

PART

QTY

NUMBER

K.

Intake Strainer

1

A-20220

L.   

Intake Stem

1

A-20224

M.

Rim Connector & clips (3)

1

A-20230

N.  

Intake Strainer Suction Cup

2

A-15041

O.

Output Nozzle

1

A-20226

P.   

Ribbed Hosing

1

A-20236

Q.

Rubber Connector

2

A-20228

R.

Magnetic Impeller Assembly

1

A-20205

S.   

Motor Seal Ring

1

A-20207

T.

Purge Valve

1

A-20218

B

D

E

F

G

H

L

K

N

O

J

P

Q

C

T

A

I

M

R

S

Summary of Contents for FX5

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL GUIDE DE L UTILISATEUR BENUTZERHANDBUCH MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ...

Page 2: ...FLUVAL FX5 10 12 13 14 11 1 3 2 5 4 a b c 8 6 7 9 ...

Page 3: ... de vidange 14 Pompe et cordon d alimentation Paniers de filtration avec blocs de mousse a Mousse 6 b Poignées en T 2 c Paniers de filtration 3 1 Tubos 2 Salvatubos 2 3 Clips de salvatubos 6 4 Ventosas pequeñas 4 5 Conjunto de entrada 6 Conjunto de salida 7 Abrazaderas metálicas 2 8 Válvulas AquaStop 3 9 Tapa del filtro 10 Cierres de la tapa 8 11 Vaso 12 Válvula de vaciado 13 Tapa de goma de vacia...

Page 4: ... de la pompe FR 22 Changement de l eau d aquarium FR 23 Pièces de rechange FR 24 Inhaltsverzeichnis Sicherheitshinweise DE 1 Einleitung DE 2 Fluval Modernste Technologie DE 3 Montage und Inbetriebnahme DE 5 Die innovative Fluval Filterung DE 13 Auswahl an Fluval Filtermedien DE 14 Fluval Lab Series Filtermedien DE 16 Wartung Entleerung des Filterbehälters Entleerung per Ablaufventil DE 17 Entleeru...

Page 5: ...ne for presence of water in receptacle 3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 4 To avoid injury do not touch moving parts or hot parts 5 CAUTION Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the aquarium from electricity supply before placing hands in water before putting on or taking off parts and whilst the equipment is being installed maintained or handl...

Page 6: ...t convenience Upon start up the canister fills with water pauses to evacuate air immediately begins the filtering process and continues filtering until it is unplugged Once every 24 hours the filter will pause again to evacuate any air that has become trapped in the system to maintain the total vacuum necessary for maximum efficiency The FX5 s stack of media baskets allow multiple options to modif...

Page 7: ...ng down Once you hear the click you know the connection is secure and watertight Lift Out Stack of Media Baskets The lift out stack of media baskets is at the heart of Fluval multi stage filtration These large capacity baskets enable you to stack filtration media in the precise combination of layers that will work best for your aquarium Each basket is lined with a foam insert for effective mechani...

Page 8: ...ainer The wide rounded mouth of the FX5 intake strainer is shaped to siphon water quickly Covered by a fine screen that s beveled to repel debris it is virtually clog proof so there is never a build up of solids that could impede water flow Multi Directional Output Nozzle The flared spout of the adjustable output nozzle sends multiple streams of purified water toward all corners of the aquarium cr...

Page 9: ...ust be adhered to Installation Requirements For best results fill aquarium to maximum level before beginning setup The filter lid must be at least 7 8 in 20cm below your aquarium s water level but never more than 4 9 ft 150cm The hosing supplied with the unit is 9 8 ft 3m long If longer hosing is required intake hosing must NOT exceed 9 8 ft 3m and the total length of intake and outlet hosing comb...

Page 10: ...e designed to help them adhere to tank glass better If the aquarium walls are thinner than 5 8 1 58 cm replace the rubber ring with the four smaller suction cups provided Important Be sure to position the intake tube away from any air source an air stone an aeration device protein skimmer or the output valve Air entering the intake strainer will diminish filter efficiency INSTALLATION AND USE Note...

Page 11: ...d 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 a...

Page 12: ...rim with some slack but no loops If the hose 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 output rim bracket c At a spot at least 6 in 15 cm beyond the aquarium rim use a utility knife to cut the hosing Do not cut i...

Page 13: ...p water to remove any dust particles 5 Replace the foam inserts and fill the center of each basket with filtering media Media not included See About Media for detailed descriptions of all media available from Fluval Leave at least 0 5 in 1cm free space on top of the media so the baskets will fit together properly 6 Stack the baskets carefully aligning them so that all shapes match Reinsert the T h...

Page 14: ...resent and installed properly on the canister lid There is only one orientation possible Gently press the lid down until the output tube is firmly seated in the OUT connection on the filter lid Important If the inlet tube attached to the canister lid has slipped out of its seat be sure to fully re insert it under the IN connection of the lid 11 Replace and hand tighten the eight lid fasteners The ...

Page 15: ... filter above the water level For best performance the filter should be completely beneath the aquarium Position purge valve so that you will be able to attach a hose without moving the unit Important Check to be sure that the hosing follows a straight path from the aquarium rim to the filter Leave some slack but no loops If the hosing is too long the filter will not work efficiently Assure the li...

Page 16: ... as the unit is plugged in it will start and will immediately go through its automatic priming sequence 2 Plug the unit into an electrical outlet The electronic automatic priming sequence will begin This is what will happen a The pump will run for 2 minutes to fill the filter canister with aquarium water b The pump will stop for 2 minutes to evacuate air from the filter canister c The pump will st...

Page 17: ...ate a screen Carbon removes dyes medications and solubilized wastes that a simple screen cannot Zeo Carb removes ammonia it is often used in beginning setups to keep initial ammonia spikes lower than would occur naturally Middle Media Basket The middle media basket is useful for chemically modifying water Peat Granules for example will gradually lower the water s pH level The middle chamber is a g...

Page 18: ...th more capacity than most biological filter media BioMax helps reduce ammonia and nitrite Plus the rings allow ideal water movement throughout the media to ensure optimal contact time for efficient biological filtration Replace BioMax every 3 months IMPORTANT Replenish only half at one time to allow proper seeding from older media to new For freshwater and marine environments Carbon Top or Middle...

Page 19: ...ilter pads after using Fluval Polishing Pads to maintain water clarity For freshwater and marine environments Pre Filter Top or Middle Media Baskets A 1470 750g Fluval Pre Filter consists of chemically inert ceramic rings designed to capture larger solids Trapping these particles before they can move further through the system Pre Filter prevents the clogging of active media that will filter the s...

Page 20: ...d organics without leaching adsorbed substances Maintaining low levels of phosphate will result in cleaner healthier aquarium water while allowing corals to efficiently absorb the calcium they require to grow and reproduce Phosphate Remover contains ferric oxide an iron based phosphate binder ideal for use in aquarium filters 150g removes up to 20 mg L PPM of phosphate in a 50 U S Gal 189 L aquari...

Page 21: ... the lock nut clockwise to loosen it then remove the rubber drain cap 4 Attach one end of a flexible 5 8 in 1 58cm diameter hose not supplied to the Purge valve and position the other end in an appropriate basin or discharge drain Be sure the hose is secured to the purge valve If not using the Fluval ribbed hosing it may be necessary to use a clamp to secure the hose in place 5 First turn the Purg...

Page 22: ... have a cloth handy as some water will escape when removing the AquaStop Valve 4 Disconnect both the Intake and Output Aquastop valves from the canister 5 Attach the third Aqua Stop valve with attached drainage hose prepared in Step 1 above to the OUT connection on the canister WARNING Be sure the Drainage Hose and AquaStop Valve is connected to the OUT connection 6 Position the hose opening in an...

Page 23: ...um water or replace as required 7 Empty and rinse the filter canister NEVER use soap or detergents when cleaning the canister or rinsing the baskets as remaining traces of cleaning products may damage sensitive fish tissue 8 Replace foam inserts and filter media in the appropriate areas of the baskets Arrange foam inserts carefully being certain that each piece covers the entire half circle of the...

Page 24: ...IN valve turn to vertical position 6 With the IN valve already open open the OUT valve Do not change this sequence or the canister will not refill properly If the canister is no longer primed you will need to remove the lid pour about 8 liters 2 gallons of water into the canister and replace the lid See Prepare the Filter Step 7 7 You will be able to hear water filling the canister Meanwhile air w...

Page 25: ...uickly by turning it to the closed horizontal position Repeat this sequence two or three times to create a tide effect that will force much of the debris at the bottom of the filter canister out into the basin or discharge drain 8 When the purge cleaning is complete turn the IN valve to the closed horizontal position Then close the Purge Valve by turning it to the vertical position Remove the drai...

Page 26: ...he pump unit a Place the filter unit upside down on a secure work area so that the pump screws and screw seats are visible Remember that the output tube protrudes slightly from the top rim of the canister Be sure not to bend or damage the tube while it is upside down b Unscrew the 4 fixing screws using a Phillips screw driver cross headed Screws are located at one end of the slits around the pump ...

Page 27: ...unit is replaced Follow the instructions provided with the replacement parts package IMPORTANT Be sure that the seal ring does not slip between the impeller flange and the motor and that the impeller bearing bushing and O Ring is correctly placed at the bottom of the impeller well 7 Reassemble reconnect and restart the unit Changing Aquarium Water 1 Prepare drainage hose Attach the third AquaStop ...

Page 28: ...position 7 With both valves open plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Let the pump run until the desired amount of water has been drained from the aquarium 8 Close the IN valve and unplug the unit 9 Remove the drain valve from the OUT connection on the canister lid CAUTION the drain hosing may still have some water inside 10 Replace the OUT valve back on the OUT lid connector 11 Replace w...

Page 29: ... H Media Basket 1 A 20238 I Top Cover Click fit O ring 2 A 20212 J AquaStop Valve 1 A 20216 PART QTY NUMBER K Intake Strainer 1 A 20220 L Intake Stem 1 A 20224 M Rim Connector clips 3 1 A 20230 N Intake Strainer Suction Cup 2 A 15041 O Output Nozzle 1 A 20226 P Ribbed Hosing 1 A 20236 Q Rubber Connector 2 A 20228 R Magnetic Impeller Assembly 1 A 20205 S Motor Seal Ring 1 A 20207 T Purge Valve 1 A ...

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