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- Page 1 AQUARIUM HANG-ON FILTER 400-HO 500-HO 600-HO...
- Page 3 To ensure your new hang on filter is set up and running correctly, and to prevent any accidental damage or injury, please read and follow the below instructions carefully before using your product. SAFETY Important! Disconnect the mains electricity supply before attempting any installation / maintenance of any kind.
- Page 4 Do not attempt to modify this unit in any way and · only use the recommended parts for replacement. Before installing, maintaining or handling your · equipment, or before placing your hands in your aquarium, ensure that the unit is disconnected from the electricity supply.
- Page 5 Carefully examine your filter after installation. Do not · plug in the unit to the mains if there is water on any parts not intended to be wet. If the unit shows any signs of water leakage, · disconnect the power supply cord from the wall socket and consult All Pond Solutions or the retailer you purchased this unit from for further advice.
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Page 6: Installation And Use
Please Ensure: The power supply must be earthed and fused at · 3amps. You regularly inspect the cable for damage and · deterioration. Do not connect to any voltage other than that · stated. You consult a qualified electrician if in doubt about ·... - Page 7 Remove the filter from the box. Rinse the active carbon pad(s) and sponge(s) with water from your tank and insert into your filter. Important - do not use mains water or any cleaning products to clean your media. Assemble the HO filter as per the parts diagram. When attaching the filter to your fish tank rim, adjust the balance plate so that your filter is level in your aquarium, sitting in a vertical position.
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Page 8: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM HO-400 FLOW RATE VALVE FILTER HOOD OUTLET SURFACE SKIMMER MOTOR BALANCE PLATE INLET PIPE HO-500 PARTS DIAGRAM HO-500 FLOW RATE VALVE FILTER HOOD OUTLET MOTOR BALANCE PLATE INLET PIPE HO-600 FLOW RATE VALVE FILTER HOOD SURFACE SKIMMER MOTOR LEFT BALANCE PLATE RIGHT BALANCE PLATE INLET PIPE... -
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE To ensure optimal performance and that your unit functions correctly, regular maintenance is essential. Failure to do so may result in damage to your unit and may invalidate your warranty. We recommend that a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule is followed to ensure responsible fishkeeping. Depending on water volume and stocking levels, regular cleaning of the filter media, impeller, inlet/outlet pipework during a 10-25% water change will help ensure... - Page 10 O-rings It is vital that o-rings are regularly inspected and replaced as the rubber watertight seal will perish over time, which may cause your canister to leak. Before replacing your o- rings, ensure they are well lubricated. Impeller and Shaft A clogged impeller is often the primary cause of all filter faults, so it is extremely important to clean and inspect your impeller every month to ensure it is functioning...
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Page 11: Filter Maintenance
Filter Maintenance In general, it is recommended to disconnect your filter and clean the pipes, impeller and filter media monthly. Pipework will become blocked with waste and protein slime over time, so regular cleaning using a filter stem brush is important for optimal performance. The frequency of how often you will need to clean and inspect your unit of course will depend on a lot of factors like how dirty the water is when you first start using your... -
Page 12: Filter Media
When replacing media in your filter, do not replace more than 50% of your media at once. This is to ensure that the nitrifying bacteria present in the old media are able to repopulate in the newly added filter media. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 400-HO 500-HO 600-HO VOLTAGE 220/240v POWER... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The Water in my Aquarium is Dirty Causes: The beneficial bacteria have not yet established in your Ÿ new filter. Your filter is not the correct size for your aquarium set Ÿ You have too many fish for your size filter. Ÿ... -
Page 14: Warranty
WARRANTY The All Pond Solutions hang on filter range is guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship under normal aquarium usage and comes with 12 months warranty for all electrical parts. The warranty period commences from the date of purchase. If you require support on how to use your unit, replacement parts or if your filter develops a fault during the warranty period, please contact the supplier of your...
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