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Filter Maintenance 

Filter Maintenance Diagrams 

Outlet

Impeller Well 

MONTHLY 

1. Turn the power off. Unplug both power leads. 

2. Remove the 

Light Unit

 from the aquarium. 

Place it somewhere safe away from water and 
where it will not be broken / damaged. 

3. Place the towel on the floor in front of the 
aquarium to guard from water spillage. 

4. Move the gravel away from the 

Power Head

.

5. Disconnect the 

Outlet

 from the top of the 

Power Head

 and remove it. 

6. Place one hand on the gravel to stop the 

Under Gravel Filter Plate

 from moving. With 

your other hand gently lift the 

Power Head

 from 

the aquarium. 

DO NOT LET ANY GRAVEL GO 

DOWN THE UP LIFT RISER. 

7. Place the 

Power Head

 and 

Outlet

 in a bucket 

and take them to the sink. 

8. Pull the 

Impeller Cap

 off the bottom of the 

Power Head

, this will uncover 

Impeller

.

9. Grasp the 

Impeller Blades

 and remove from 

the

Impeller Well

.

10. Use a double ended pipe brush to clean 

Impeller

 and inside of 

Impeller Well

.

11. Also run a pipe brush through the 

Outlet

.

12. Reconnect all parts and place the 

Power

Head

 back into the aquarium. 

13. Push the gravel back around the 

Power

Head

.

14. Ensure the power lead is not wet and plug it 
back in. 

15. Turn the power back on and check that 
water is flowing though the 

Outlet

.

16. Replace the 

Light Unit

.

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Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual UFO 350 ...

Страница 2: ...ing in contact with the receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet do not unplug the appliance Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies the power to the appliance then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle 3 Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children 4 Always unplug the aquarium from the electri cal outlet when not in use b...

Страница 3: ...d and the product has been assembled This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed carton Should the product malfunction in any way or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement contact the retailer where the product was purchased for inspection Replacement Parts Filter Media Use Aqua One Genuine Spare Parts Only See your local Aqua One Dealer and look for the number listed below for the...

Страница 4: ...all of the filter accessories from the box inside the aquarium 2 Wash your hands and arms It is very important to remove dirt moisturizer and other impurities Do this whenever you work on the aquarium 3 Wash the following DO NOT WASH IN SOAP OR DETERGENT Glass Tank Inside Under Gravel Filter Plate Power Head and both Filter Outlets 4 Connect the power head to the small uplift riser that is attache...

Страница 5: ...6 12 Spread washed gravel over the base of the aquarium make sure the filter plate is completely covered See Tips Fig 7 13 At this stage place plastic plants decorations and heater See Tips into the tank Fig 8 14 Fill the aquarium with tap water to the level indicated in Fig 9 15 In order to oxygenate the aquarium it is important to agitate the water surface You must extend either Outlet to the aq...

Страница 6: ...ight Unit and Heater If installed and turn on Fig 13 Refer to Important Safeguards for set up of the Drip Loop 20 Turn the light switch on ensure the light works Fig 14 21 Test and adjust pH levels Fig 15 22 Allow the aquarium to stand for 3 to 4 days before the introduction of any fish 23 Seek advice from your retailer for correct fish numbers and compatible species Fig 11 Fig 12 Fig 15 Fig 14 Fi...

Страница 7: ... filter supplement 13 Replace the Light Unit Refer to the instructions on the back of your gravel cleaner to ensure correct use The Gravel must be 3 5 to 4cm thick An Aqua One Heater and Thermometer is required if you are setting up a tropical or saltwater aquarium Refer to Heater instruc tions for correct set up and positioning Chlorine and other heavy metals will harm your fish Aqua One Water Co...

Страница 8: ...h your other hand gently lift the Power Head from the aquarium DO NOT LET ANY GRAVEL GO DOWN THE UP LIFT RISER 7 Place the Power Head and Outlet in a bucket and take them to the sink 8 Pull the Impeller Cap off the bottom of the Power Head this will uncover Impeller 9 Grasp the Impeller Blades and remove from the Impeller Well 10 Use a double ended pipe brush to clean Impeller and inside of Impell...

Страница 9: ...ht changes over time and may cause excess algae growth BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION Under Gravel Filter Biological filtration is a process where toxic nitrogen compounds such as ammonia and nitrite Fish waste are removed from the system via a breakdown process carried out by nitrifying bacteria Nitrobacter and Nitrosomo nas These nitrifying bacteria need substrate with a high surface area to adhere to su...

Страница 10: ...Notes ...

Страница 11: ...Turn the power head off Mark the water level Remove any excess water that may be sitting on the edge of the aquarium Leave for an hour If water level drops proceed to step 7b 7b Remove the fish decorations and gravel Empty the aquarium and clean the glass DO NOT WASH IN SOAP OR DETERGENT Place a piece of newspaper on a flat level solid surface Carefully fill the aquarium ensuring not to spill any ...

Страница 12: ...nt and superior aquarium products The Aqua One range includes a wide range of curved glass aquariums air pumps filters power heads heaters reflectors under water lighting along with fish foods cleaning and maintenance accessories and decorations Keep an eye out for these Aqua One products at your local retailer www aquaone com au Instruction Version 27 02 2006 ...

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