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Key
Description
IQ 10
IQ 20
IQ 30
IQ 45
IQ 60
A
Motor Assembly
AQ-78149
AQ-78152
AQ-78157
AQ-78158
AQ-78154
B
Tube Assembly
AQ-78150
AQ-78153
AQ-78153
AQ-78153
AQ-78155
C
Dampeners
AQ-78151
AQ-78151
AQ-78151
AQ-78151
AQ-78151
D
Impeller Assembly AQ-78159
AQ-78160
AQ-78161
AQ-78162
AQ-78163
E
Bio-Grid
AQ-78164
AQ-78165
AQ-78166
AQ-78166
AQ-78166
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
A
C
B
E
D
AQ-78151
AQ-78164
AQ-78165
AQ-78166
AQ-78159
AQ-78160
AQ-78161
AQ-78162
AQ-78163
x2
*Impeller sold separately
1. Filter Lid
2. StayClean Cartridge
3. Bio-Grid
4. Transfer Tube
5. Flow Control
6. Filter Body
7. Transfer Tube Dampener
8. Motor Dampener
9. Dampener Attachment Plate
10. Motor Cover
11. Standoff (removable)
12. Motor Housing
13. Volute
14. Impeller
15. Intake Tube
16. Extension Tube
17. Strainer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
13
15
16
17
PARTS DIAGRAM
FLOW RATE
To select maximum flow, pull the flow control dial toward the front of
the filter (
toward the "+" symbol
). To lessen flow, push the flow control dial
toward the back of the filter (
toward the "-" symbol
). You will know if your
filter is running at a reduced flow rate because the dial will turn red.
IQ Filter lowest flow rates (flow control knob set to lowest setting)
• IQ10: 10 GPH
• IQ20: 10 GPH
• IQ30: 10 GPH
• IQ45: 20 GPH
• IQ60: 110 GPH
Maximum flow
Minimum flow
1. Unplug filter and lift out of the water
2. Remove Strainer and Extension Tube by pulling
down from Impeller Cover as shown (fig. 1)
3. Remove Impeller Cover with a screwdriver using the slot provided (fig. 2)
4. Remove the rubber impeller endcap by pulling off impeller shaft (fig. 3)
5. Pull Impeller Assembly out and away from shaft (note: the magnet on
the impeller may require some force to remove it from the shaft) (fig. 4)
6. Examine all parts for debris that could cause blockage
7. Remove debris from Strainer, Extension Tubes, and
Impeller Cover by rinsing under cool water
8. Remove any material that may have twisted around
the Impeller Shaft with a needle or tweezers
9. Rinse and clean Impeller Assembly by rinsing under cool water
10. Reassemble system and place on aquarium (fig. 5)
fig. 2
fig. 3
fig. 4
fig. 5
fig. 1
WHISPER IQ IMPELLER REMOVAL
To access impeller for cleaning and replacement:
NOTE: DO NOT OPERATE FILTER WITHOUT IMPELLER
