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Function description
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Drawn in by a pump into the pump unit, the water
flows through two filter chambers arranged one be‐
hind the other. The first filter chamber is filled with ce‐
ramic substrate, the second filter chamber contains a
20ppi foam filter.
ACCESSING THE UNIT
Dismantling the unit head
How to proceed:
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1. Slide the closure on each side to the "padlock open"
symbol.
2. Lift the unit head from the container.
Fitting the unit head
How to proceed:
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1. Check that the seal on the unit head is correctly po‐
sitioned.
– Clean the seal, replace it if damaged.
2. Ensure that the vent hose is in place and is pointing
upwards.
3. Fit the unit head onto the container.
4. Slide the closure on each side to the "padlock
closed" symbol.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
F, G
The unit can be installed next to the aquarium or fas‐
tened to the outside of the aquarium with the aid of a
holder (not included in the delivery scope). Note
the maximum water height above the filter. (→
Technical data)
Order of tasks to be carried out:
1. If the unit is to be installed in a standing position: Fit
the enclosed rubber feet onto the base of the con‐
tainer.
2. Position the filter media (→ Cleaning/replacing the
filter media)
3. Establish the connections (→ Establishing the con‐
nections)
Establishing the connections
Assembling the suction unit
How to proceed:
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Assemble the suction unit.
Assembling the flow‐out unit
How to proceed:
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Assemble the flow‐out unit.
– The water distributor can be used instead of the
flow‐out pipe.
Connecting the hose
The procedure is identical for the inlet (IN) and outlet
(OUT).
How to proceed:
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1. Shorten the hose to the required length.
– Chose the length so that the hose cannot kink in
the intended installation position.
2. Screw the union nut onto the hose connector of the
connection unit.
3. Push the hose onto the hose connector and turn the
union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place.
4. Push the other end of the hose onto the hose con‐
nector at the suction unit/flow‐out unit and turn the
union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place.
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Fasten the suction unit and flow‐out unit in the
aquarium using suction cups.
COMMISSIONING/START‐UP
N O T E
Thoroughly rinse out all filter material with warm tap
water before using for the first time in order to remove
any soiling. (→ Cleaning/replacing the filter media)
N O T E
Ensure that the pump never runs dry!
The pump will be destroyed.
Regularly check the water level and circulation in
the filter and in the aquarium.
How to proceed:
N
Completely fill the container with water and place it
next to the aquarium.
Route the power connection cable such that it
forms a drip loop!
Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit
switches on immediately. When the unit is switched
on, it takes several minutes for the air to escape from
the unit (this makes a noise).
Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
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