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UFO 550
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 UFO 550 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards This appliance is not intended for use by or cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull it from children or infirm persons without supervi- the outlet. Grasp the plug and unplug to discon- sion. Young children should be supervised nect.
  • Page 3: Before First Use / Preparation

    Replacement Parts & Filter Media Spray Bar Spray Bar Use Aqua One Genuine Spare Parts Only. See your local Aqua One Dealer and look for the number listed below for White T Junction the spare part you require. Alternatively you will find these numbers on the silver label located on the product.
  • Page 4: Set Up Instructions

    Set Up Instructions 1. Remove the Filter Unit and Light Unit from 8. Run tap water thought them to remove any the aquarium Body. dust. DO NOT WASH IN SOAP OR DETER- GENT. 2. Take the Lid of the Filter Unit off. 9.
  • Page 5 Fig 10 Fig 7 15. Place the aquarium on a flat level surface strong enough to support its weight. We recom- mend a genuine Aqua One Aquarium Cabinet Fig 10 (Sold separately) rather than general house- hold furniture. Fig 8 18.
  • Page 6 Heater (If installed) and turn on. Fig 16. Refer to Important Safeguards for set up of the Drip Loop. Fig 13 21. Use Aqua One quality Water Conditioner Fig 16 (Sold separately) to remove harmful chemicals from tap water. E.g. chlorine (See Tips) Fig 14 24.
  • Page 7 TIPS 1. Leave the carbon in the netting bag. 2. An Aqua One Heater and Thermometer is required if you are setting up a Tropical or Saltwater aquarium. Refer to heater instruc- tions for correct set up and positioning.
  • Page 8: Tank Maintenance

    4. Place the towel on the floor in front of the aquarium to guard from water spillage. 5. Use an Aqua One 4 in 1 algae scraper (Sold separately) and gently scrape away any algae growing on the glass or filter pipes.
  • Page 9: Filter Maintenance

    Filter Maintenance WEEKLY Then pull the Impeller Cap away from the Power Head. Fig 3 8. Grasp the Impeller Blades and remove from 1. Turn the Power Head off. the Impeller Well. Fig 4 2. Remove the Lid from the Filter Unit. 9.
  • Page 10 Filter Maintenance Diagrams Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6...
  • Page 11: Filter Media

    Hints & Tips For Best Results LIVE PLANTS these problems arise. Once the water conditions and pH levels have been corrected, live plants can be added to the Chemical Filtration (Carbon) aquarium. Remember to empty some water from the aquarium before adding anything to it. This is the removal of dissolved organic and REMEMBER LIVE PLANTS NEED TO BE inorganic substances through adsorption on a...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Remove any excess water that may be sitting United Kingdom. on the edge of the aquarium. Leave for an hour. www.aquaone.com.au If water level drops proceed to step 7b. ® Aqua One and Kong’s are registered trademarks. Instruction Version: 27/02/2006...

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