Connecting the hose
The procedure is identical for the inlet (IN) and outlet
(OUT).
How to proceed:
N
1. Shorten the hose to the required length.
– Chose the length so that the hose cannot kink in
the intended installation position.
2. Screw the union nut onto the hose connector of the
connection unit.
3. Push the hose onto the hose connector and turn the
union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place.
4. Push the other end of the hose onto the hose con‐
nector at the suction unit/flow‐out unit and turn the
union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place.
C
Fasten the suction unit and flow‐out unit in the
aquarium using suction cups.
COMMISSIONING/START‐UP
N O T E
Thoroughly rinse out all filter material with warm tap
water before using for the first time in order to remove
any soiling. (→ Cleaning/replacing the filter media)
N O T E
Ensure that the pump never runs dry!
The pump will be destroyed.
Regularly check the water level and circulation in
the filter and in the aquarium.
N O T E
Risk of fire due to the hot surface of the heater!
The heater and filter can be destroyed by the gener‐
ated heat.
• Do not plug in
the heater on until the filter is completely filled
with water, plug in and the water is continuously
circulated.
• Unplug the heater and allow it to cool down be‐
fore removing it from the water.
How to proceed:
Q
Completely fill the container with water and place it
next to the aquarium.
– Fill the container via the opening for the heater.
For this, remove the heater or blind plug. (→ Re‐
moving the heater)
– When starting it up for the first time, ensure that
the connection unit is max. 80 cm below the sur‐
face of the water. Ensure that the water outlet
(flow‐out pipe or water distributor) is not sub‐
merged.
– A completely filled filter may be more than 80 cm
below the surface of the water. Note the maxi‐
mum head height. (→ Technical data)
Route each power connection cable such that it
forms a drip loop.
Unit with heater: Set the water temperature on the
heater. ( Heater operating manual).
Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit
switches on immediately. When the unit is plugged
in, it takes several minutes for the air to escape from
the unit (this makes a noise).
Adjust the flow at the flow regulator if necessary.
(→ Assembling the suction unit)
Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
Unit with heater: Disconnect the unit and heater
from the power supply
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