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INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
Important Safety Information - Please Read Carefully
• Always isolate the filter from the mains electricity before installing or carrying out any maintenance.
• Power to the filter must be supplied through a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a rated residual
operating current not exceeding 30mA.
• PLEASE NOTE: The Power Filter must NOT be allowed to run dry.
• To ensure the pump in the filter continues to maintain a steady water flow, it must be cleaned
regularly to ensure it does not become clogged with debris or detritus or, in marine aquariums, a
build up of salt and/or calcium deposits.
• Pump rating: 220-240V / 50-60Hz unless marked otherwise.
• Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning, or if it has been
dropped or damaged in any way.
• This unit is designed to be used indoors and is not suitable for any outdoor applications.
• Ensure all connections are tightly secured and the unit is installed correctly before operating
• Always leave a drip-loop in the cable to prevent water running down the cable and reaching the
power source (see picture below).
• Do not cover the filter in any way.
• The Power Filter must be installed on a stable, flat surface in a upright vertical position.
• PLEASE NOTE: During normal operation the taps on the water inlet and outlet hosetails must never
be fully closed whilst the filter is plugged in and operating as this causes back-pressure that can
damage the pump.
• CAUTION: This product is heavy when full of water. Due care and consideration must be taken when
handling.
• PLEASE NOTE: For optimum performance the Power Filter should be positioned so that the top of
the unit is no less than approximately 40cm below the water level in the aquarium.
• PLEASE NOTE: The Power Filter should never be positioned any more than approximately 110cm
below the water level in the aquarium as this could result in operating problems.
• PLEASE NOTE: The Power Filter should never be positioned above the water level in the aquarium.
• Caution: Sand, gravel, calcium deposits and free floating plant debris that enter the filter could
cause damage to the pump and impeller.
• PLEASE NOTE: Clean the impeller housing and impeller regularly to ensure that it does not become
clogged with debris, detritus or, in marine aquariums, a build up of salt and/or calcium deposits.
Failure to do so could result in operating problems and damage to the pump and impeller.
• Impeller spares are available from your local supplier.
Dispose of this unit responsibly. Check with your local authority for disposal information.
