Draining Your Filter
Should you need to drain your filter for maintenance or repair purposes, please
follow the steps below:
Close the inlet / outlet tap by lifting the lever all the way up. This seals off the
input and output hosing connections, keeping the vacuum needed in order
to restart the filter without priming.
Unplug the power cord from the mains.
Remove the hose adapter by lifting the hose adapter securing buckle and
pulling the adapter out of the motor head.
Holding the canister at the base, move it to a flat stable surface near a sink or
other drain. (Be sure to hold upright to avoid spillages.)
To open the unit, unfasten the 2 buckles that are situated at the front and
back of the filter then lift the 2 levers that are attached to the left and right
sides of the motor head. On doing this the motor head will lift away from the
unit. Set aside.
Holding the media baskets in place, tilt the canister over the sink or drain,
and pour out as much water as possible.
Your media and foams will be saturated with water. Lift the filter media
baskets out of the canister and place them in your sink or a large bucket.
Rinse the inside of the canister with clear aquarium water. NEVER use tap
water, or soap or detergents, when cleaning your unit or rinsing media.
Rinse the inside of the priming cylinder with clear aquarium water. Make sure
no debris is trapped inside the cylinder.
When you are ready to reconnect your filter, reinsert the filter media trays
and reposition beneath your aquarium. Before replacing the motor head on
the filter, fill your filter 3/4 full with water from your aquarium. Place the motor
head back on top of the unit, shut both of the motor head levers down and
fasten the buckles to the side of the filter. Fit the hose adapter back into the
motor head and re-fasten it using the securing buckle.
Top up your aquarium tank water level from any water used.
Reconnect the power cord to the mains.
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