WATTAGE: Replacement Parts Use only Aquamanta Genuine Spare Parts. See your local Aquamanta dealer and look for the number listed below for the spare part you require. Alternatively you will find these numbers on the silver label located on the product.
Important Safeguards To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: 1. Read and follow all safety instructions and important notices in these instructions as well as on the product itself. 2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Overview Hosetail Collar Locking Lever Filter Head UV Lamp Wool Pad Filter Grid Phosphate Sponge Activated Carbon Media Basket 1 35ppi Sponge Ceramic Substrate Media Basket 2 15ppi Sponge Ceramic Substrate Ceramic Noodles (1500/1500U Only) (1000/1000U 1200/1200U Only) Media Basket 3 (1000/1000U 1200/1200U 1500/1500U only) 15ppi Sponge...
Setup Instructions 1. Open the filter unit. To do this, release the 4 clips located on the corners of the filter. Fig. 1 2. Lift the head unit off the canister body. Place it somewhere safe where it will not be stepped on or broken. Fig. 2 3.
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NOTE: If you are unsure about which outlet option is best for your application, seek advice from your local Aquamanta Fig. 7 dealer. 16. Place the intake and outlet at opposite ends of the aquarium, this will ensure there is water movement through the full length of the aquarium.
Maintenance Impeller Quartz Sleeve cover Grommet Impeller UV Lamp Shaft Impeller chamber O-ring 1. Turn the filter off at the power outlet and unplug the unit. 2. Place a towel under the filter unit. This will prevent any water spilling onto your cabinet or stand and damaging it.
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Maintenance NOTE: Biological media (including sponges) should never be rinsed in tap water as the chlorine will kill the beneficial bacteria. 8. Rinse the sponges in the bucket. These will eventuall need replacing, If the sponges seem to be falling apart or they do not appear clean after maintenance, they should be replaced. 9.
Troubleshooting FILTER UNIT IS LEAKING 1. Check all o-rings are in place and they are not damaged. 2. Apply aquarium safe lubricant to o-rings where leaking is occuring. 3. Check the media baskets are aligned correctly. 4. Check that the intake pipe on the filter head is aligned correctly with the media baskets. FILTER WILL NOT PRIME 1.
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1.0. Terms and Conditions of Guarantee. 1.1. Aquamanta warrants to the purchaser, for 2 Years from date of original purchase, to repair or replace goods where fault is found due to defective materials or faulty workmanship and where goods do not operate in accordance with the instructions.
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Manufactured in China Aquamanta and Kong’s are registered trademarks of Kong’s (Aust.) Pty Limited. www.aquamanta.com.au Instruction version: 13/03/2013...
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