Whisper
®
Internal
Power Filter
1. Replace Tetra
®
Whisper
®
Bio-Bag
®
Cartridge Monthly.
2. Never: Clean or replace Bio-Scrubber
unless damaged. Discoloration is normal
and desirable. If excessive buildup occurs,
rinse gently with room temperature
dechlorinated water.
3. Clean impeller yearly.
10i
20i
40i
Troubleshooting Guidelines
Setup
IMPORTANT:
Always unplug the Internal Filter before
inspecting or disassembling
for any reason.
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1. Attach the filter hanger to the track on the back of the filter by
aligning the water drops as shown (Fig. 1).
2. Clip the filter to the back wall of your aquarium frame (Fig. 2). If the hanger
doesn't fit, you may need to order separate suction cups (see spare parts
list on back panel to order).
3. Insert the Filter Cartridge and Bio-Scrubber as shown.
4. See diagram for positioning and max and min water levels. To adjust the
height of your filter, simply slide the filter up or down along the hanger track.
If you can't position the filter to your desired water level, you may need
to order suction cups (see spare parts list to order). For low water level
terrariums, you may set the filter on a ledge or aquarium bottom (Fig. 5).
5. Once the filter and water level is within the recommended parameters,
plug in the filter. Avoid using sand in the aquarium as this clogs the filter.
• Avoid placing sand in the aquarium when using this filter.
• Unplug the unit to clean the filter with a clean wet cloth. If needed,
add white distilled vinegar to the cloth and rinse thoroughly.
• If the Bio-Scrubber is clogged, gently wash with room temperature water
treated with AquaSafe
®
water conditioner to protect beneficial bacteria.
• When medicating fish, remove the carbon from the Bio-Bag
®
,
as carbon absorbs most medications.
• To service the impeller yearly, or if the motor is noisy, unplug the filter and remove it from the aquarium.
Remove the motor (see Illustration A), open its cover, and flush debris with clean water. Soak the impeller in
distilled white vinegar using a cotton swab to wipe debris, and rinse. Replace the motor into the filter and install
it in the aquarium using the instructions in this manual.
• It takes a few weeks for new aquarium water to cycle. “Cycling” a fish tank means growing healthy bacteria
on a new filtration system so it filters out dangerous toxins. Tetra
®
SafeStart
®
aquarium bacteria cycles your
aquarium immediately, so you can add fish right away.
Water Level
Minimum Water Level
Intake Area
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Models 20i and 40i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
To guard a
gainst injury, basic safety precautions should be obser
ved, including the f
ollowing:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER –
TO
AVOID POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK,
special care should be taken since wa
ter
is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the f
ollowing situations,
do not attempt repairs b
y yourself; return the
appliance to an authorized ser
vice facility for ser
vice or discard the appliance:
1.
Unplug the appliance bef
ore installing, repositioning,
cleaning, or
removing the appliance.
2.
If the appliance shows an
y sign of abnormal wa
ter leakage,
immediatel
y
unplug it from the power source.
3.
Carefully examine the a
ppliance after installation.
It should not be plugged in.
4.
Do not operate an
y appliance if it has a dama
ged cord or plug, or if it is
malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in an
y manner.
5.
To a
void the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet,
position
aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
A
“drip loop,” shown in the
figure below, should be arranged b
y the user for each cord connecting an
aqu
ariu
m a
ppl
ian
ce
to
a re
cep
tac
le.
The
“drip loop” is the part of the cord below
the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used,
to prevent
water tra
veling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord.
Disconnect the
fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the a
ppliance. Then,
unplug and examine for presence of wa
ter in the receptacle.
6.
Close supervision is necessar
y when any a
ppliance is used by or near children.
7.
To a
void injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as hea
ters, reflectors,
lamp bulbs, and the like.
8.
Alwa
ys unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking of
f parts, and bef
ore cleaning.
Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9.
Do not use an appliance f
or other than intended use. The use of a
ttachments not recommended or sold by the a
ppliance
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
10. Do not install or store the a
ppliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to tempera
tures below freezing.
11. Make sure an a
ppliance mounted on a tank is securely installed bef
ore operating it.
12. Read and obser
ve all the important notices on the appliance.
13. If an extension cord is necessar
y, a cord with a proper ra
ting should be used. A cord ra
ted for less amperes or wa
tts than
the appliance ra
ting may overhea
t. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so tha
t it will not be tripped over or pulled.
14. This a
ppliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety fea
ture, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one wa
y. If the plug does not fit full
y in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be full
y inserted. Do not a
ttempt to defeat this safety fea
ture.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TW
O YEAR LIMI
TED W
ARR
ANTY
:
United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. (UPG), warrants this
Internal Filter against defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of original purchase, subject to the
conditions and exceptions stated below. Y
our sales receipt is your Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase. If the Internal Filter exhibits
such a defect, UPG will repair or replace it, our option, without cost for parts or labor
. The Internal filter must be shipped
postage paid to UPG. Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase is required. You are responsible for proper shipping. Call customer
service at 1-800-526-0650 for retur
n authorization and shipping address. This warranty does not cover damage caused
by accident, misuse, abuse, or failure to follow the instructions accompanying this Internal Filter
. All implied warranties,
including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose are limited to two year. Fish and plant loss,
personal injury, proper
ty loss or damage (direct, incidental or consequential) resulting from the use of the Int
ern
al F
ilte
r
are not covered by this warranty. Because some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which var
y from
state/province to state/province.
APPLIANCE
AQUARIUM
POWER
CORD
DRIP
LOOP
Que
stions or Missin
g Par
ts?
Call Customer Service at
1-800
-526-
0650
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET
Par
ts Dia
gram & Ident
ifica
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20i
40i
Replac
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ITEM D
ESCR
IPTION
Bio-Scrubber
Suction Cups
Impeller
Hanger Assembly
20i
26371
19613
19610
19632
10i
26370
19613
19609
19631
40i
26371
19613
19611
19632
MODEL NUMBER
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