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Page 2: ...nd coming in contact with the receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet DON T unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then unplug and examin...

Page 3: ...ations LCD Screen Flow Map Warranty Registration CONTENTS Click on an image to link to section TWO YEAR WARRANTY Electrical Conductivity Filter Media Options Warning Message Exploded Parts View Monito...

Page 4: ...of use features include an ef cient primer AQUASTOP valves that enable you to handle routine maintenance without breaking the system s vacuum and disassembling the hoses user friendly rim connectors a...

Page 5: ...cleaning The pre lter cartridge is available in two formats standard weave and 75 m for marine aquariums or water polishing in freshwater tanks The effective ness of the Fluval G s pre ltration proce...

Page 6: ...ntake go along behind plants or rocks Each strainer snaps together at the ball joints so that you can turn them to the desired angle as you wish The end of the intake has been capped for nearly an inc...

Page 7: ...ater con ductivity through the use of two titanium probes that instantly recognizes if the aquarium contains fresh water or salt water and automatically displays the temperature corrected values in th...

Page 8: ...ong Do not use longer and or different type hosing as the priming ef ciency and i y i V Li i i w i may not operate correctly U NEVER INSTALL THE FILTER ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL The aquarium water level s...

Page 9: ...er clockwise from the position to the position Pull out the cartridge U i i i i V i V V i V v i assembly head by pushing against one of the two marked black clips located in the middle of the cartridg...

Page 10: ...ical baskets U i i L i L V i Remove G nodes from the plastic bags mixing the small and large G nodes evenly into each basket Leave enough space at the top no nodes should be protruding from the upper...

Page 11: ...ium s back rim making sure the rim with the nut is on the outside B Install Telescopic intake stem U i i i V V i i v i cross rim assembly up to the top The intake strainer must be placed at least 3 in...

Page 12: ...e the AQUASTOP release lever This engages the AQUASTOP valve Then pull the aquastop valve lever down Note Don t force the silver valve lever or re lease lever If it doesn t close easily then you need...

Page 13: ...e displayed with the messages Fluval G3 G6 Language Selection then initializing When the language screen is displayed English is the default setting other language choices can be made French FR German...

Page 14: ...i i selection U i i i i i L V ii U 9 i i i activate the scroll keys The value option will start y U 1 i i V i V i i U i i i i i i iV U v L i i i V ii i i previous settings after 3 minutes U i v i i L...

Page 15: ...N or OFF Days to alert Use the scroll keys to choose the days between the previous and next maintenance The highest number available is 99 CHEMICAL SCHEDULE The following options are available Elapsed...

Page 16: ...in Screen If there is more than one warning message to display the system will display one message in order of priority 1 PRIORITY Sensing air in lter This message appears when there is not enough wat...

Page 17: ...ill from the lter when the mechanical cartridge is removed 3 Remove the mechani cal pre lter cartridge located on the left when facing the lter by turn ing the knob counter clockwise from the position...

Page 18: ...idge Make sure the cup is aligned properly on the cartridge NEVER OPERATE THE FILTER WITHOUT THE DIRT COLLECTION CUP IN PLACE 13 Before re assem bling always check that the red O ring of the mechanica...

Page 19: ...ts the chemical cup should also be rinsed out using aquarium water to remove any impurities Equipment needed Towel bucket TO CLEAN THE FILTER 1 Unplug the lter from the electrical supply 2 Open the ca...

Page 20: ...emical media bag then insert into chemical cartridge 9 Place cartridge back into the cartridge cup 10 Re attach the cartridge cup to the lter head This can only be done by aligning the arrows on the c...

Page 21: ...AQUASTOP valve lever and the black AQUASTOP release lever Remove the AQUASTOP valve assembly 3 Keep the silver AQUASTOP lever pushed up and push the black AQUASTOP release lever down Open the cartrid...

Page 22: ...d evacuate any trapped air and restart i i y 15 Vi i i y i V iV i aquarium water level again and if necessary restore it to adequate levels 16 Once the lter is full reconnect the lter to a power outle...

Page 23: ...e thrust bearing remains inside the rubber mount but if it comes off or is removed it must be correctly re installed before reassembling the impeller assembly The motor WILL NOT operate without it Thi...

Page 24: ...e reduced It s important to note that conductivity is a gross measurement only and cannot speci cally indicate the concentration or presence of any one speci c component The EC Monitoring system is al...

Page 25: ...which needs interpretation by performing further investigations With some experience dealing with this parameter and knowing your aquarium it will become easier to know what changing conditions the E...

Page 26: ...the EC value generally by increasing it In fact every chemical additive piece of food medication or conditioner you put into your tank affects the conductivity in your aquarium and the above mentioned...

Page 27: ...underside of the lter lid by rinsing with a soft jet of water To obtain the correct salinity level for your aquarium simply ll the tank with de ionized osmotic water Turn on the heater and wait until...

Page 28: ...into soluble wastes and regular cartridge rinsing is recommended Chemical Cartridges Fluval G3 G6 Phosphate Cartridges The Fluval G3 G6 Phosphate cartridges are for use with the Fluval G3 G6 Advanced...

Page 29: ...s is an effective solution against nitrate accumulation If used as a quick solution to reduce elevated nitrate concentrations the cartridge can be removed once levels have normalized and then stored u...

Page 30: ...e reef aquariums or freshwater environments PHOSPHATE REMOVER Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Remover rapidly adsorbs large quantities of Phosphate silicate and dissolved organics with out leaching Mainta...

Page 31: ...odors and discoloration while at the same time removes toxic ammonia for a clean healthy aquarium Combining two products into one gives you more space in your lter system for other types of media Repl...

Page 32: ...message appears when the impeller is not operating correctly or the impeller is missing and needs to be cleaned This part of the lter can t be scheduled for regular maintenance so it should be checke...

Page 33: ...urn the knobs clockwise to lock cartridges into place Plug the lter back into the electrical socket NOTE The FLUVAL G6 Upper Bushing consists of a rubber element a thrust bearing Normally the thrust b...

Page 34: ...ocked by debris or foreign objects a Remove the mechanical pre lter cartridge b Remove the chemical cartridge c Pushing the priming button repeatedly check i i y i i chamber move freely If this is not...

Page 35: ...ion on the cartridge Make sure to remove the power before performing any maintenance procedures Q I m not able to close the mechanical pre lter and chemical cartridges A 1 The cartridges bayonets have...

Page 36: ...blem In this case clean the mechanical pre lter cartridge Q After having switched off the unit and cleaned the mechanical pre lter the lter is On but ow rate is zero or insuf cient A An air bubble cou...

Page 37: ...moving one of the cartridges and opening the AQUASTOP valve lever Q There is water under lter canister feet A 1 During lter cartridge maintenance water has seeped into the gap between the motor base a...

Page 38: ...cap 06 Chemical cartridge 07 Chemical cartridge cup 08 AQUASTOP release lever 09 AQUASTOP valve lever 10 AQUASTOP 11 Filter head 12 Biological basket cover 13 Biological baskets G3 x 2 G6 x 3 14 Filte...

Page 39: ...0255 Fluval G3 G6 Gasket Kit A20251 Fluval G3 G6 Rim Connector Assembly with Suction Cups A20260 Fluval G3 Magnetic Impeller Assembly with Impeller Cover A20252 Fluval G3 G6 Water Return Kit A20262 Fl...

Page 40: ...al Filter Circulation 700 l h 185 g h Head Height 50Hz 180 cm 5 10 ft 60Hz 190 cm 6 2 ft Wattages 120V 60Hz 18W 230 240V 50Hz 17W FLUVAL G6 Filter Dimensions L x W x H 249x249x326mm Aquarium Capacity...

Page 41: ...EN 41 LCD SCREEN FLOW MAP HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM www fluval g com RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE...

Page 42: ...to help you before you return the product to your dealer Most problems can be handled promptly with a phone call Or if you prefer you can contact us on our web site at www hagen com Or visit www uval...

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