5
Fluval 1 Plus
1.
Slowly remove the filter from the aquarium, keeping
the filter in a vertical position to avoid releasing the
debris collected inside the debris reservoir.
(A)
2.
Remove the filter case bottom and remove the foam
pad.
(B)
3.
Rinse the foam pad in water taken from the aquarium.
Note: Do not rinse the foam pad directly in the aquarium.
Transfer a small quantity of water from the aquarium into a
bucket. After rinsing, put the foam back in the filter case and
replace filter case bottom.
(See C)
4.
Separate the motor from the filter housing.
(D)
5.
Grasp the blades of the impeller fan and pull out the
impeller.
(E)
6.
Rinse off any slimy buildup that has accumulated on
the magnetic impeller and in the impeller well.
(F)
7.
Reassemble the filter and install in the aquarium.
(G)
(See installation instructions)
Fluval 2, 3, 4 Plus
1.
Slowly slide the filter out of the suction cup
bracket, keeping it in a vertical position to avoid
releasing the debris collected inside the debris reser-
voir.
(A)
2.
Separate the filter body from the motor by squeezing
the two release arms on the side of the filter body.
(B)
3.
Gently pull the filter media cartridge out of the filter
body by holding the filter cartridge as indicated in
illustration.
(C)
4.
Open the two halves of the filter cartridge.
(D)
5.
Remove the two foam pads.
(E)
6.
Rinse the foam pads in water taken from the aquari-
um.
Note: Do not rinse the foam pads directly in the aquarium.
Transfer a small quantity of water from the aquarium into a
bucket. After rinsing, put the foam back in the filter case.
(See F)
When replacing the filter foams be sure to carefully
place them under the retaining tabs.
(G)
7.
Grasp the blades of the impeller fan and pull out the
impeller.
(H)
Rinse off any slimy buildup that has
accumulated on the magnetic impeller and in the
impeller well.
(I)
Reassemble the filter and install in the aquarium.
(See installation instructions)
(J)
