Hagen FLUVAL G 3, User Manual

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H Y D R O T E C H P E R F O R M A N C E M O N I T O R
A D VA N C E D F I LT R AT I O N S Y S T E M
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2. Locate the impeller
cover. To remove the
impeller cover, twist it
counter-clockwise with
the thumb and index fin-
ger pressed up against
the tabs. Just before it
releases, there will be
some resistance, but
keep turning the impel-
ler cover gently until it
releases upwards.
WARNING: This filter-pump is not submersible.
Never put the filter head in water or under
water jets.
3. Pull the impeller cover
up and out of its socket.
The impeller may or may
not come out with the
impeller cover.
Note: The impeller is
magnetized so there
will be a slight resis-
tance when you pull it
upwards.
If the impeller does not come out with the impeller
cover, use the metal impeller hook to remove the
impeller.
4. There are three parts to the impeller:
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impeller cover
5. If necessary remove the top bushing from the
impeller shaft and place it back into the center of
the impeller cover so it’s not lost.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Fluval G6 top rubber bush-
ing consists of the rubber bushing and a thrust
bearing. Normally the 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. This applies to the
Fluval G6 model only.
6. Rinse the impeller assembly thoroughly with
clean water.
7. If necessary, replace the impeller assembly using
original Fluval G spare parts.
(Unnecessary motor vibration would be an
indication of a worn impeller and warrant a
replacement)
8. Put the ceramic shaft back into the magnet.
Place the shaft back into the centre part of the
cover, gently turning and pressing the rubber
bushing until the ceramic shaft is all the way into
the top rubber bushing.
9. Re-insert the impeller assembly back into the
impeller well. You’ll feel it pull as the magnet is
drawn down into place. Put the impeller cover
into position by turning the cover clockwise until
it clicks back into place.
10. Re-assemble the filter as outlined in the
Biological Filter Media Maintenance section.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
To clean the surface of the Fluval G filter, use water
and a soft cloth. Do not use detergents, cleaners
or any cloth with a rough or abrasive surface since
this can scratch the gloss surface.
Never clean the display under water jets.
Never immerse the filter lid in water or place un-
der taps / running water.
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