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Instruction Manual
Voir instructions en français à l'intérieur
See inside for Quick Start Guide!
Models 20, 30,
50, 70, and 110
English

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Voir instructions en français à l'intérieur See inside for Quick Start Guide! Models 20, 30, 50, 70, and 110 English...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING-To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: 1. For the complete enjoyment, use and understanding of this product, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ® and all-important notices on the AquaClear Power Filter before using. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
  • Page 3: How To Contact Us

    7. This pump is suitable for INDOOR use only. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing. 8. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it. 9.
  • Page 4: How It Works

    HOW IT WORKS ® The AquaClear Power Filter draws water from the aquarium through an extension tube into the motor which then pumps water out of the impeller assembly. The intake "U" tube directs the flow of unfiltered water through filter inserts to trap particles, debris, and purify the water.
  • Page 5 AQUACLEAR POWER FILTERS FLOW RATES ® MODEL # Maximum Flow Rate 100 gph 150 gph 200 gph 300 gph 500 gph 378 lph 568 lph 757 lph 1135 lph 1890 lph Minimum Flow Rate 33 gph 50 gph 66.6 gph 100 gph 166.6 gph 125 lph...
  • Page 6: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS ® To re-order parts for your AquaClear Power Filter please refer to Parts List below. NEW MODEL # Formerly model Mini Article # A-595 A-600 A-610 A-615 A-620 Filter Case A-16020 A-16120 A-16220 A-16320 A-16420 Filter Basket A-16040 A-16140 A-16240 A-16340...
  • Page 7: Packing List

    Filter Cover Intake "U" Tube Filter Filter Case Basket Motor Leveling Locking Clip Device Extension Tube Mesh Bag Foam Activated Carbon BioMax * All AquaClear Power Filters, except Model 20, are shipped with two extension tubes...
  • Page 8 PREPARING FILTER INSERTS ALL FILTER INSERTS MUST BE RINSED THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. AquaClear Foam Filter Insert: Rinse Foam Filter Insert and place into filter basket first. ® The foam block should totally fill the bottom of the basket leaving no space between the filter basket base and sides.
  • Page 9 INSTALLING FILTER INSERTS After preparing filter inserts as indicated, place filter basket into filter case. Gentle pressure may be necessary to ease filter basket into position due to the snug fitting Foam Filter Insert.
  • Page 10 ATTACHING INTAKE "U" TUBE a) Install intake "U" tube as shown and apply gentle pressure to "click" into position. b) Additional slight pressure is then applied to ensure base of tube "clicks" into the opening over impeller cover. c) Attach extension tube on aquarium side of intake. d) Add more than one extension tube if tank depth requires it.
  • Page 11 Mount Power Filter onto rear of aquarium and adjust leveling device by turning to required setting. NOTE: If necessary, an additional adjustment may be made to level Power Filter by breaking off the leveler bar at base of motor. POWER FILTER START-UP a) Fill Power Filter case completely with water and replace cover.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    TROUBLESHOOTING & FAQs Q. What if the Power Filter motor doesn't start or makes a mechanical noise? A. Check to make sure impeller blades are free moving on magnet assembly. Q. Why won't the Power Filter motor re-start after performing filter insert maintenance? A.

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