15
Place both Hosing Brackets on the back side of the aquarium in desired positions.
Canopy may dictate these positions.
NOTE: The Hosing Bracket’s clip fits over the top of the aquarium rim with the longer section of the
Hosing Bracket remaining on the outside of the aquarium.
16
Attach Suction Cup Clip (L) and Intake Strainer (J) onto the Intake Stem (K) and affix to
inside of aquarium, approximately 1 cm under the Hosing Bracket (M1). To prevent blockage, the
Intake Strainer (J) should not be touching the gravel. If too long, cut straight across
the Intake Tube with a sharp knife.
17
Insert one end of Ribbed Hosing (P) on Intake Side
of Aqua Stop (I).
18
To secure hose, turn Lock Nut (Q) upwards until it
tightens on the hose’s permanent Rubber Adapter. Ensure
that the hose is securely locked on unit before proceeding
to the next step.
19
From the Fluval filter, pull Ribbed Hosing (P) up to
aquarium rim, then around the top of the hosing bracket
to where the top of the Intake Stem (K) is positioned, cut
hose where it meets the top of the intake stem.
(LEAVE SOME SLACK)
IMPORTANT: Ribbed Hosing (P) should
not be cut within 1.5” (4 cm) of Fluval
wording (cut ribbed area ONLY).
20
Push the Rubber Adapter (R)
onto the Intake Stem (K) and then
push the cut end of the Ribbed
Hosing (P) into the rubber adapter at
least 1” (2.5 cm) without twisting it.
21
Remove the Hosing Bracket
(M1) from the aquarium. Affix
suction cups to the Hosing Bracket
(M1). Affix ribbed Hosing (P) to
Hosing Bracket (M1) using the 4
Retaining Rings (M2). If the
application suggests, the Hose
Elbows (S) can be used instead of the 2 Retaining Rings of the hook
area. Place the Hosing Bracket (M1) back to the aquarium in the
previously located position. Gently press the suction cups to adhere
them to the tank.
NOTE: For larger rimmed aquariums use Hose Elbows (S) Option B.
22
Attach the permanent Rubber
adapter from the remaining piece of
Ribbed Hosing (P) to the Output Side
of the Aqua Stop (I).
23)
Hand-tighten Hose Lock Nuts (Q).
24
From the Fluval filter, pull
Ribbed hosing (P) up to aquarium
rim, where the second Hosing
Bracket (M1) is positioned, and cut
approximately 5” (13 cm) above the rim with a
sharp knife.
(LEAVE SOME SLACK)
IMPORTANT: Ribbed
Hosing (P) should not be cut within 1.5” (4 cm) of
Fluval wording (cut ribbed area ONLY).
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Push the Rubber Adapter (R) onto Output
Nozzle (O) and then push the cut end of the
Ribbed Hosing (P) into the rubber adapter at
least 1” (2.5 cm) without twisting it.
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Remove the second Hosing Bracket (M1)
from the aquarium. Affix suction cups to Hosing
Bracket (M1). Affix Ribbed Hosing (P) to Hosing
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