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7. Carefully remove 

Magnetic Impeller 

Assembly

and 

Impeller Housing

(Fig.9).

Separate and clean Impeller Assembly 
with cleaning brush (not included).
Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Inspect Impeller Assembly and purchase 
new part if excessive wear or damage is 
evident.Wipe down inside and outside 
surface of Filter Box with a clean cloth.
Rinse with cold water. Reinstall parts.

8. Install new Rite-Size Filter Cartridge.

MODEL 330 ONLY

Reinstall Media Baskets and install new Rite-Size Cartridges.

9. Replace BIO-Wheel Assembly and Bracket. Reinstall Power 

Filter on aquarium and restart. Check water flow and 
BIO-Wheel rotation. Replace cover.

Clean equipment works best. Regular care keeps 
your unit operating at peak efficiency. Record the 
maintenance performed and the date below.

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

LOG

LOG

MAINTENANCE

DATE

MAINTENANCE

DATE

15

Magnetic

Impeller

Assembly

Impeller

Housing

FIGURE 9

BIO-Wheel

Spillway

Proper water

flow.

FIGURE

10a

When filtered through a clean cartridge,
water returns to the aquarium via the 

BIO-Wheel Spillway 

(Fig. 10a).

As dirt collects on the filter cartridge,
the cartridge gradually becomes clogged 
and water flow slows.Water begins to 
f low from the area around the 

Intake Tube

(Fig.10b).When this occurs, the cartridge

needs to be replaced.

NOTE: Carbon loses its effectiveness over time depending on fish
population, waste load and aquarium conditions. For optimum
aquarium filtration, genuine Marineland Rite-Size Filter Cart-
ridges are your ideal choice.Unlike other limited-capacity cartridges
that may contain inferior carbon substitutions, Rite-Size
Cartridges contain Black Diamond 100% unmixed, superior grade 
activated filter carbon...the perfect filter media for all aquariums.

I

mproper water 

flow. Time for a 
cartridge change.

Intake Tube

FIGURE 10b

Summary of Contents for Penguin 125

Page 1: ...rchase Marineland Aquarium Products will repair or replace at its option any Penguin BIO Wheel Power FIlter which is deemed defective in workmanship or materials Please return the unit postage paid together with proof of date of purchase to Marineland Aquarium Products 6100 Condor Drive Moorpark CA 93021 Damage or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse are not covered by this warranty Incide...

Page 2: ...an the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To guard against injury basic...

Page 3: ...d other submerged biomedia Years of con tinuing laboratory tests and field evaluation prove it Superior BIO Wheel Filtration As the BIO Wheel turns it contacts water and air providing the bacteria with the oxygen they need to grow Because it is a wet dry biological filter BIO Wheel provides bacteria with as much as 30 000 times more oxygen than any underwater biological filtration More oxygen mean...

Page 4: ...kg 2 PR1910B 8 BIO Wheel Bracket PR1915B 9 BIO WheelAssembly PR1932B 10 Filter Box N A 11 Rite Size Filter Cartridge 1 pk PA0135 11 Rite Size Filter Cartridges 3 pk PA0135 03 1 5 4 7 8 9 2 6 3 10 MINI REPLACEMENT P REPLACEMENT PAR ARTS LISTS TS LISTS 6 7 1 3 5 10 11 12 9 8 7 6 2 MODELS 125 170 MODEL 330 1 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 12 P PAR ARTS DIAGRAMS IDENTIFICA TS DIAGRAMS IDENTIFICATION TION Extension tu...

Page 5: ...ational and Maintenance instructions for the Penguin Mini 125 170 and 330 BIO Wheel Power Filters are virtually identical For this reason and in the interest of avoiding confusion the sections that follow primarily feature illustrations for the Penguin Mini and 125 170 models In those instances where steps provided are not applicable to all Penguin Power Filters separate illustrations and directiv...

Page 6: ...ugly into its Bracket and that BIO Wheel rotates freely Fig 6 MODEL 330 ONLY Fill Media Baskets with filter media of choice Slide Media Baskets down into filter box behind cartridges Fig 4 10 11 STEP 2 INSTALL RITE SIZE CARTRIDGE S STEP 5 START FILTER Fill Filter Box with water until Impeller Housing is completely submerged Plug power cord into standard household receptacle It will take approximat...

Page 7: ...pare Bearings located on the underside of the Filter Box Cover Fig 7 IMPORTANT The BIO Wheel should not be tampered with or disassembled Discoloration of pleated BIO Wheel material is normal and desirable NEVER CLEAN THE BIO WHEEL If the BIO Wheel becomes so heavily cultured that it no longer rotates you can gently rinse the surface in order to remove the heaviest buildup Use treated dechorinated ...

Page 8: ...NTENANCE LOG LOG MAINTENANCE DATE MAINTENANCE DATE 15 Magnetic Impeller Assembly Impeller Housing FIGURE 9 BIO Wheel Spillway Proper water flow FIGURE 10a When filtered through a clean cartridge water returns to the aquarium via the BIO Wheel Spillway Fig 10a As dirt collects on the filter cartridge the cartridge gradually becomes clogged and water flow slows Water begins to flow from the area aro...

Page 9: ... correct level Remove Impeller Housing and make sure the Impeller Assembly is free to rotate A particle of carbon or gravel may be interfering Replace worn Impeller Housing or worn Impeller Assembly Consult Parts List for correct part number If BIO Wheel splashes and or makes excessive water noise Allow 24 28 hours for breaking in period Material in a BIO Wheel is not fully absorptive when new Che...

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