8. Cartridge basket
9. Cover
10. Filter basket assembly (see fig. 1)
11. Filter bracket
12. Water pump outlet
13. Water pump
14. Filter housing
15. Sucker
16. Water inlet
17. Impeller cover
18. Impeller
19. Max flow
20. Min flow
21. Water level
22. Min. water level
23. Aquarium tank cover
How to use
1. Open the package. Check if there is any obvious damage on the filter.
2. Check if the filter cartridge, filter basket assembly and water pump are installed properly. Refer to
Fig 2 and Fig 3.
To install the filter cartridge properly, fold it according to Fig 1.
When install the filter cartridge, make sure the tab on the filter cartridge is upward.
Adjust the flow rate to the maximum position.
3. Use the suckers to fix the filter to a corner of your aquarium (Fig 4)
4. Make sure water level is higher than the Min. Water Level (Fig 5). Then connect to power supply.
Maintenance:
1. To get the best filtering efficiency, it is suggested to replace the filter cartridge every 2 weeks.
2. To replace the cartridge, follow the steps below (Refer to Fig 2):
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Unplug the power supply
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Adjust the flow rate to the minimum and open the cover
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Take out the filter basket assembly
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Pour out dirty water in the filter housing
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Rinse the new cartridge with clean water and do the replacement
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Assemble back the parts in reverse order
3. The water pump in the filter should be cleaned every 3 months, following the steps below:
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Open the cover
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Take out the filter basket assembly and filter bracket
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Disassemble the impeller cover and rotor, rinse with clean water and assemble back (Fig 3)
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