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PRELIMINARY WARNINGS
• Ensure that the voltage shown on the appliance corresponds to that of
your home electrical power supply.
• Make sure your home is protected by an automatic safety breaker switch
with an operating current of no more than 30 mA.
• Do not connect the filter to the power supply before correctly completing
all the installation procedures (including filling the aquarium with water).
• The filter is intended only for indoor use.
• Always disconnect the filter from the electric power supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
• Always ensure that the water level stays above the minimum level and
below the maximum; both are shown on the front of the filter.
• Connect the plugs to your electric power supply leaving a loop in the
cable below the electrical socket to prevent drops of water running down
the cable and into the power supply (A).
• The pump power supply cable cannot be repaired or replaced; if
damaged, the whole pump or heater must be replaced.
• Check that the filter intake grilles are not blocked.
• The water temperature must not exceed 35°C
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
MPORTANT - Within the European Union, a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product,
documentation or packaging indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in the regular household
waste stream, in compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EC and with current local regulations. The
product must be disposed of at recycling centres or authorised waste disposal centres for electrical and electronic
equipment, in accordance with current legislation in the country where the product is found. Incorrect disposal of
this type of waste can have a negative impact on the environment and human health, caused by the potentially
hazardous substances produce by electrical and electronic equipment. Correct disposal of these products will also
contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. Further information is available from the product retailer, the
competent local authorities and national manufacturer's organisations.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US
Our filters already have everything they need to function properly. Every component is type-approved and
conforms to relative international standards on safety.
HIGHEST TECHNOLOGY, MAXIMUM SAFETY AND HIGHEST PERFORMANCE
How to quickly create a perfect habitat that will keep your fish healthy and you happy.
OPENING THE BOX
Inside the packaging you will find:
• n° 1 filter complete with filtering material and pump
• n° 2 (for models 03 and 05) or 4 (for model 07) capsules of bacterial activator (B) - special capsules that speed up
the filter maturing process.
• n° 4/6 suckers.
• n° 2/3 filter supports.
CHECK THE INTEGRITY OF ALL OF THE COMPONENTS.
Although safe packaging is used and each product is checked one by one, we recommend checking for accidental
damage that can occur during shipping, storage and sale, which could compromise the product's initial
characteristics, functionality and safety.
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MODEL 03
Designed for small aquariums. Complete with filter material and pump.
Mechanical filtration
Two, easily removable, independent baskets containing two sponges of different porosity for mechanical
filtration. To remove it from the filter, just pull the two handles upwards.
Biological filtration
High porosity ceramic rings with ample surfaces, in the special housing, create the biological action and are ideal
for developing the bacterial flora necessary for oxidizing polluting compounds. Only original filtering materials,
already tested to guarantee perfect filtration, should be used.
Adsorptive filtration
Sponge soaked in active carbon for the removal (adsorption) of aromatic and coloured compounds to guarantee
maximum water clarity.
Pump
Centrifugal pump that forces the water into the filter at a fixed flow rate, ideal for ensuring the stability of the
filtering action.
Circulation jet
Circulation jet which allows the direction of the flow of water from the filter outlet to be adjusted.
Water intake grilles
the intake at the top forces the movement of surface particles and limits the oily layer, which forms on the
surface; the lower intake collects waste from the aquarium. The double intake (right and left sides of the filter)
continuously guarantees proper operation of the filter even if clogging forms, common in small tanks.
Heater compartment
Compartment for the heater in the case of tropical freshwater and marine fish tanks. The removable panel makes
the compartment easy to clean.
MODELS 05 / 07
Three filtration stages and five filter spaces in a complete system of filtering material and pump.
Mechanical filtration
Basket containing two synthetic sponges of different porosity, for the selective removal of particles and organic
waste. To remove it from the filter, just pull the two handles upwards.
Biological filtration
Double biological action thanks to two special cartridges holding material with a large surface area (ceramic rings
and plastic spheres) suited to developing the bacterial flora necessary to oxidise all the polluting compounds. It is
recommended that only original filtering materials are used – these have already been fully tested to guarantee
perfect filtering.
Adsorptive filtration
Sponge soaked in active carbon for the removal (adsorption) of aromatic and coloured compounds to guarantee
maximum water clarity.
Pump
Centrifugal pump that forces the water into the filter at a fixed flow rate, ideal for ensuring the stability of the
filtering action.
Circulation jet
Circulation jet which allows the direction of the flow of water from the filter outlet to be adjusted.
Water intake grilles
the intake at the top forces the movement of surface particles and limits the oily layer, which forms on the surface;
the lower intake collects waste from the aquarium.
Heater compartment
Special heater compartment where to position the heater in freshwater or tropical marine aquariums. The
removable bulkhead enables easy cleaning of the heater compartment.
INSTALLING THE FILTER
Position the filter inside the aquarium (on the side or back).
You can use:
- the special brackets to be applied to the guides on the back of the filter, adjusted to the thickness of the aquarium
glass from 3 to 12 mm (E);
- the 4/6 special suckers: we recommend applying these to the back of the filter before immersing it in the water;
- the special guides on the upper frame of the aquarium, if this is a CAYMAN aquarium (C); if it is a DUBAI model set
the special hooks before fixing it to the frame guides (D).
• When setting up a tropical aquarium it is important that a heater is used.
• If you are setting up an aquarium for freshwater tropical fish, we recommend laying about 2 cm of fertilized gravel
on the bottom of the aquarium and covering it with 2-3 cm of grit or gravel. Decorate the aquarium as you please
(your local retailer will be able to help and advise you).
• Fill the aquarium by pouring water onto a dish placed on the bottom to prevent the material used to create the
base from being moved about. In general, it is advisable to mix tap water with about 50% demineralised water
for aquariums; however, this percentage may vary according to the chemical contents of your tap water (get advice
and the right amount of demineralised water from your retailer).
• Set the required heater temperature (if present) according to the type of fish and plants chosen (e.g. for freshwater
tropical fish the average temperature is about 25-26°C).
• Put 1 (aquariums up to 150 litres) or 2 (aquariums over 150 litres) capsules of filter activator (B) in the first filter