Tetra IN 1000 plus, Manual

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UK UK Dear Customer,
Congratulations on
choosing your new highly
effi cient, easy to maintain,
Tetra Aquarium Filter.
The Tetra IN plus Internal Filter
not only mechanically and
biologically fi lters the water but
also creates a natural water fl ow
enriching the aquarium water with
oxygen. Furthermore the Tetra IN
plus is quickly and easily adjusted
to perfectly suit the requirements
of your aquarium. Please read
the instructions carefully, before
installing your new Tetra IN plus.
Tetra IN plus Internal Filter
A. Suction
Cups
B. Mounting unit
C. Air intake tube
D. Adjustable venturi air intake
E. Multidirectional water diff user
F. Motor
casing
G. Flow rate adjuster
H. Double
fi lter cartridge
I. Split fi lter media
J. Double fl ow inlet
K. Split foam carrier
Instructions
Preparation for use (see fi g. 1)
Before installing the fi lter, attach
the enclosed suction cups to
the back of the mounting unit.
Attach the air intake tube to the
adjustable venturi air intake.
Installation and operation (fi g. 2)
Using the suction cups, attach the
fi lter at your chosen position to
the inside of the aquarium glass,
making sure that the top of the
water diff user is placed maximum
1 cm or less below the surface of
the water so that the inlet end of
the air intake tube is well above
the water surface.
To start the fi lter simply plug it in!
Adjustment of water fl ow (fi g. 3)
Depending on stocking levels and
the size of your aquarium it may be
necessary to adjust the water fl ow
through your Tetra IN plus.
To increase the water fl ow,
turn the adjuster Clockwise. To
decrease the water fl ow, to turn
the adjuster counterclockwise.
Adjustment of air fl ow (fi g. 4)
The larger the aquarium and the
number of fi sh the greater the need
for oxygen in the water. Using the
adjustable venturi air intake the
concentration of oxygen can be
set to your requirements.
To increase the air fl ow, turn the
adjuster towards the back of the
fi lter. To decrease the fl ow, turn
the adjuster towards the front of
the fi lter.
Adjustment of fl ow
direction (fi g. 5)
The multidirectional water
diff user produces a water fl ow
that corresponds to those found
in the natural environment of
your fi sh. To adjust the direction,
simply rotate the nozzle through a
maximum angle of 180° to suit your
requirements.
Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT! Always disconnect
the fi lter from the electrical supply
before removing it from the water
or carrying out any maintenance
upon it!
Cleaning and replacing the foam
fi lter media (fi gs. 6 & 7)
During use the foam fi lter media
will eventually become clogged
with debris which may reduce
both the air supply through the
venturi air intake and the water
fl ow through the fi lter. Regular
cleaning and/or replacement of
the fi lter foam on a regular basis is
necessary to ensure that the fi lter
remains working effi
ciently.
1. Cleaning the foam fi lter media
Remove the fi lter
cartridge
from the mounting unit. It is not
necessary to remove the mounting
unit from the aquarium during
normal maintenance (fi g. 6).
Remove the fi lter cover and with it
the foam fi lter media (fi g. 7). One
of the two foam fi lter media should
then be rinsed in water from the
aquarium.
Foam fi lter media should never
be cleaned using untreated tap
water as the chlorine present will
kill useful fi lter bacteria growing
on its surface!
2. Replacing the foam fi lter media
The foam fi lter media can be
cleaned 2 to 3 times and reused
before it requires replacement.
Replacement fi lters are available
from your local retailer.
When placing the foam fi lter media
into the cartridge it is important to
ensure that the foam is centered
on the foam holder (see fi g. 7)
In models that contain two
double fi
lter cartridges, only
the lower cartridge should be
changed at any one time as
per the following instructions;
(I) Remove the lower foam fi lter
media and discard.
(II) Remove the upper double
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D-49304 Melle, Germany
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2 Years Guarantee
Tetra guarantees that your Tetra IN
plus will be repaired or replaced-
free of charge for two year from the
date of purchase if it fails to work
because of faulty material or work-
manship.
This guarantee does not cover nor-
mal wear and tear, nor any deterio-
ration suff ered through overloading,
improper use, negligence or ac-
cident. Similarly any modifi cations
made by the purchaser to the appli-
ance will cause the guarantee to be
null and void.
Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase. The guarantee does not
cover improper use, normal wear
and tear or any modifi cation made to
the appliance. In case of complaints
please contact your local retailer or
address to Tetra (UK) Ltd., P.O. Box
271, Southampton, S018 3ZX.
SAFETY FIRST!
Always isolate the unit from the
mains electricity before carrying
out any maintenance. The control
unit of this fi lter cannot be replaced.
If this is damaged the fi lter
must no longer be used. This
Tetra lN Internal Filter is only
designed for use in tempera-
tures which do not exceed 35°C.
The supply cord cannot be replaced.
If the cord is damaged the entire
appliance must no longer be used.
This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
For further information on fi sh keep-
ing please contact: The Tetra (UK)
Ltd., P.O. Box 271, Southampton,
S018 3ZX.
www.tetra.net
Technical Data
Model Flow rate in
Litres/hour
Aquarium size
In litres
Number of double
Filter cartridges
IN 300 plus 150 – 300 10 – 40 1
IN 400 plus
200 – 400 30 – 60 1
IN 600 plus
300 – 600 50 – 100 2
IN 800 plus 400 – 800 80 – 150 1
IN 1000 plus 500 – 1000 120 – 200 2
fi lter cartridge and remove the
foam fi lter media. Place this into
the lower fi
lter cartridge and
reinsert into the mounting unit.
(III) The new foam fi lter media
should then be placed into
the empty upper double fi lter
cartridge, reinserted into the
mounting unit and the fi lter
restarted.
Replacing only one foam fi lter
media at any one time ensures that
at least 50% of bacterial activity
in the fi lter is preserved ensuring
fast and effi
cient bacterial
maturation of the new foam fi lter
media.
Cleaning the impeller
unit (fi g. 8)
The impeller unit should
be cleaned each time the
foam fi lter media is cleaned or
replaced. Due to the Tetra Internal
Filter’s innovative design this can
be done quickly and easily as the
fi lter mounting unit remains in the
aquarium.
The impeller unit is easily removed
from its housing as shown in
fi gure 8.
Do not use abrasive or caustic
cleaning agents when cleaning
the impeller unit.
If effi ciency is impaired, clean
the fi lter.
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