MODEL 330 and MINI ONLY
Intake Tube adjusts up to reduce flow rate
during feeding, if desired.To ensure proper
startup, Intake Tube should be positioned
all the way down for maximum flow.
Rinse
Rite-Size Filter Cartridge
under cold water to remove carbon
dust. Shake cartridge horizontally.
This helps to distribute carbon
evenly for maximum water/carbon
contact. Slide cartridge into channels
in Filter Box (narrow side down, black
side facing aquarium, Fig 3).
STEP 3: INSTALL INTAKE TUBE
Press
Strainer
onto long end of
Intake Tube -
or Extension
Tube, if used (Fig 5).
NOTE: Strainer should rest at least one inch above surface
of gravel. If necessary, tube may be cut to allow this.
Position tube in
Guide
on front of filter as shown. Insert short
end all the way down into Impeller Housing. If Intake Tube is not
seated
all the way down,
flow will not start.
STEP 4: INSPECT BIO-WHEEL
Make sure that each
Bearing
is seated snugly into its
Bracket
and that
BIO-Wheel
rotates
freely (Fig. 6).
MODEL 330 ONLY
Fill
Media Baskets
with filter media of
choice. Slide Media Baskets down into
filter box behind cartridges (Fig. 4)
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STEP 2: INSTALL RITE SIZE CARTRIDGE(S)
STEP 5: START FILTER
Fill Filter Box with water until Impeller Housing is completely
submerged. Plug power cord into standard household receptacle.
It will take approximately 45 seconds for water to achieve full
flow. Place Filter Box Cover on filter.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Never allow a Penguin Power Filter to operate
without water.
Once you have started your filter,
take a moment to observe
BIO-Wheel rotation. It may rotate irregularly. Eventually it will
pause or develop a “hitch.”All this is normal. A BIO-Wheel rotating
at any speed is removing ammonia and nitrite.There is no reason
to replace a BIO-Wheel unless it is damaged. If your BIO-Wheel
fails to rotate or stops completely, consult the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
FIGURE 3
Rite-Size
Filter
Cartridge
Filter
Box
FIGURE 4
Media
Basket
Filter
Box
FIGURE 5
Strainer
Intake Tube
Guide
FIGURE 6
Bearings
BIO-Wheel
Bracket
