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Impeller chamber
8. Please ensure the impeller chamber is free from
debris before reassembling the pump, failure to do
so could damage your pump.
9. Ensure both rubber end caps are in the correct
position. If they do not come out when the impeller
is removed one should be in the impeller chamber
and the other in the impeller cover. Failure to
position them correctly will result in your pump
being damaged.
10. Do not force the unit back together as the
ceramic shaft may break. If it does not reassemble
easily check the position of the rubber end caps,
ceramic shaft and impeller.
11. Check the sponge. Rinse under tap water to
remove any built up which may have accumulated
on it. If the sponge shows signs of deterioration
replace it. Note: the 360 and 480 series pumps
does not include a sponges.
12. Reassemble in reverse order; ensure an
aquarium safe lubricant is used to lubricate the
O-ring on the impeller cover.
13. Prior to reinstalling the unit into your aquarium
or filter, ensure your hand is dry and there is no
water on any part of the pump which is not
intended to have water on it. Plug the pump in and
turn on to ensure the pump is working corectly.
1. Turn the pump off at the main power supply
and remove it from the water.
2. Remove the strainer cover from the front of
the pump. To do this hold the motor with one
hand and simply pull the cover away from the
motor.
3. Now you must remove the impeller cover.
Turn the impeller cover lock anti clockwise and
remove.
4. Pull the impeller cover away from the motor.
This will be a tight fit.
5. Clasp the impeller blades with needle nose
pliers and slowly pull the impeller from the
impeller chamber.
6. Clean impeller under warm running water. Do
not use soap or detergent. Remove the rubber
end caps and ceramic shaft and run clean
water through the hole in the centre of the
impeller.
7. Use an Aqua One double ended pipe brush
to clean the impeller chamber thoroughly.
(Where the impeller sits in the motor)
Accessing The Impeller
2300 - 4900 shown. Other models differ slightly, see Know you pump for further details
