Ferplast bluwave 03 - Preliminary Safety Warnings; Opening the Box; Component Integrity Check

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PRELIMINARY WARNINGS
• Ensure that the voltage shown on the appliance corresponds to that of
your home electrical power supply.
• Make sure your home is protected by an automatic safety breaker switch
with an operating current of no more than 30 mA.
• Do not connect the filter to the power supply before correctly completing
all the installation procedures (including filling the aquarium with
water).
• The filter is intended only for indoor use.
• Always disconnect the filter from the electric power supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
• Always ensure that the water level stays above the minimum level and
below the maximum; both are shown on the front of the BLUWAVE filter.
• Connect the plugs to your electric power supply leaving a loop in the
cable below the electrical socket to prevent drops of water running down
the cable and into the power supply (1).
• The pump power supply cable cannot be repaired or replaced; if
damaged, the whole pump or heater must be replaced.
• Check that the filter intake grilles are not blocked.
• The water temperature must not exceed 35°C
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
IMPORTANT - Within the European Union, a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, documentation
or packaging indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in the regular household waste stream, in
compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EC and with current local regulations. The product must be disposed
of at recycling centres or authorised waste disposal centres for electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance with
current legislation in the country where the product is found. Incorrect disposal of this type of waste can have a negative
impact on the environment and human health, caused by the potentially hazardous substances produce by electrical
and electronic equipment. Correct disposal of these products will also contribute to the ecient use of natural resources.
Further information is available from the product retailer, the competent local authorities and national manufacturer’s
organisations.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING FERPLAST QUALITY
Congratulations on having chosen the BLUWAVE filter. BLUWAVE has been designed to give you the greatest pleasure
and to fully safeguard the life and health of your fish and plants. A few minutes maintenance each month is all that’s
needed to ensure the aquarium is always perfectly efficient. BLUWAVE is supplied with all that’s needed for it to
function at its best. All parts have been fully tested and comply with the relative international safety regulations.
HIGHEST TECHNOLOGY, MAXIMUM SAFETY AND HIGHEST PERFORMANCE
How to quickly create a perfect habitat that will keep your fish healthy and you happy.
OPENING THE BOX
Inside the packaging you will find:
• n°1 BLUWAVE filter complete with:
- filtering material
- BLUPOWER pump (BLUWAVE 03-05-07)
- BLUMODULAR 3 mechanical filter with 1,200 l/h pump (BLUWAVE 09)
• n° 2 (for BLUWAVE 03 and 05 filters) or 4 (for BLUWAVE 07 and 09 filter) BLUSTART capsules (special capsules that
speed up the filter maturing process)
• n° 4/6 suckers.
• n° 2/3 filter supports.
CHECK THE INTEGRITY OF ALL OF THE COMPONENTS
Although Ferplast uses safe packaging and individually inspects each product, we recommend checking for accidental
damage that can occur during shipping, storage and sale, which could compromise the product’s initial characteristics,
functionality and safety.
BLUWAVE 03
Designed for small aquariums. Complete with filter material and pump.
Mechanical filtration
Two, easily removable, independent baskets containing two sponges of different porosity for mechanical filtration. To
remove it from the filter, just pull the two handles upwards.
Biological filtration
The BLURINGS razor shells with ample surfaces in the special housing create the biological action and are ideal for
developing the bacterial flora necessary for oxidizing polluting compounds. Only original Ferplast filtering materials,
already tested to guarantee perfect filtration, should be used.
Adsorptive filtration
Sponge soaked in active carbon for the removal (adsorption) of aromatic and coloured compounds to guarantee
maximum water clarity.
BLUPOWER
Centrifugal pump that forces the water into the filter at a fixed flow rate, ideal for ensuring the stability of the filtering
action.
Circulation jet
Circulation jet which allows the direction of the flow of water from the filter outlet to be adjusted.
Water intake grilles
the intake at the top forces the movement of surface particles and limits the oily layer, which forms on the surface;
the lower intake collects waste from the aquarium. The double intake (right and left sides of the filter) continuously
guarantees proper operation of the filter even if clogging forms, common in small tanks.
Heater compartment
Compartment for the heater in the case of tropical freshwater and marine fish tanks. Ferplast BLUCLIMA heaters should
be used. The removable panel makes the compartment easy to clean.
BLUWAVE 05 / 07
Three filtration stages and five filter spaces in a complete system of filtering material and pump.
Mechanical filtration
Basket containing two synthetic sponges of different porosity, for the selective removal of particles and organic waste.
To remove it from the filter, just pull the two handles upwards.
Biological filtration
Double biological action thanks to two special cartridges holding material with a large surface area (BLURINGS ceramic
rings and BLUBALLS plastic spheres) suited to developing the bacterial flora necessary to oxidise all the polluting
compounds. It is recommended that only original Ferplast filtering materials are used – these have already been fully
tested to guarantee perfect filtering.
Adsorptive filtration
Sponge soaked in active carbon for the removal (adsorption) of aromatic and coloured compounds to guarantee
maximum water clarity.
BLUPOWER
Centrifugal pump that forces the water into the filter at a fixed flow rate, ideal for ensuring the stability of the filtering
action.
Circulation jet
Circulation jet which allows the direction of the flow of water from the filter outlet to be adjusted.
Water intake grilles
the intake at the top forces the movement of surface particles and limits the oily layer, which forms on the surface; the
lower intake collects waste from the aquarium.
Heater compartment
Special heater compartment where to position the heater in freshwater or tropical marine aquariums. We recommend
using a Ferplast BLUCLIMA heater. The removable bulkhead enables easy cleaning of the heater compartment.
BLUWAVE 09
Three filtration stages and five filter spaces in a complete system of filtering material and pump.
Mechanical filtration
Mechanical filtration by means of the innovative BLUMODULAR, made up of 3 filtration modules with synthetic
sponges of different porosity for the selective elimination of particles and organic waste. Thanks to the spray-bar an
appropriate quantity of the mechanically filtered water is conveyed into the biological filtration modules. The spray-bar
also allows this water to be oxygenated.
Biological filtration
Double biological action thanks to two special cartridges holding material with a large surface area suited to
developing the bacterial flora necessary to oxidise all the polluting compounds. It is recommended that only original
Ferplast filtering materials are used – these have already been fully tested to guarantee perfect filtering.
Adsorbent filtration
Sponge soaked in active carbon for the elimination (adsorption) of aromatic and coloured compounds to guarantee
maximum water clarity.
Water intake grilles
the intake at the top forces the movement of surface particles and limits the oily layer, which forms on the surface; the
lower intake collects waste from the aquarium.
Heater compartment
A BLUCLIMA heater is easily inserted into this compartment. It guarantees efficient control of the water temperature. To
adjust, simply set the selector at the top of the heater to the desired temperature. Ferplast has a wide range of 50 - 300
W BLUCLIMA heaters.
INSTALLING THE BLUWAVE FILTER
Position the BLUWAVE filter inside the aquarium (on the side or back).
You can use:
- the special brackets to be applied to the guides on the back of the filter, adjusted to the thickness of the aquarium glass
from 3 to 12 mm (4);
- the 4/6 special suckers: we recommend applying these to the back of the filter before immersing it in the water;
- silicone for aquariums, available from your retailer;
- the special guides on the upper frame of the aquarium, if this is a CAYMAN aquarium (3A); if it is a DUBAI model set
the special hooks before fixing it to the frame guides (3B).
• When setting up a tropical aquarium it is important that a heater is used. A range of BLUCLIMA heaters from 30 to
300W is available.
• If you are setting up an aquarium for freshwater tropical fish, we recommend laying about 2 cm of fertilized gravel on
the bottom of the aquarium and covering it with 2-3 cm of grit or gravel. Decorate the aquarium as you please (your
local retailer will be able to help and advise you).
• Fill the aquarium by pouring water onto a dish placed on the bottom to prevent the material used to create the
base from being moved about. In general, it is advisable to mix tap water with about 50% demineralised water for
aquariums; however, this percentage may vary according to the chemical contents of your tap water (get advice and
the right amount of demineralised water from your retailer).
• Set the required heater temperature (if present) according to the type of fish and plants chosen (e.g. for freshwater
tropical fish the average temperature is about 25-26°C).
• Put 1 (aquariums up to 150 litres) or 2 (aquariums over 150 litres) capsules of BLUSTART filter activator (2) in the first
filter compartment. Before arranging the plants in the aquarium, we recommend waiting at least one day to allow time
for the water to stabilise.
N.B.
• To care for and protect your fish, it is strongly advised to wait until the filter has matured: the first fish should only be
introduced 10-12 days after the addition of BLUSTART filter activator capsules. Before carrying out this operation, the
water’s main parameters should be checked using a special TESTER available from your dealer, who can also suggest
the ideal water temperature, hardness, etc., depending on the types of fish and plants that you decide to raise in your
tank. These parameters should be frequently retested.
• During the filter maturing period, add a small quantity of dry food each day: this will help the formation of bacterial
flora.
• When adding the fish, insert the remaining BLUSTART filter activator capsules in the first filter compartment.
• We recommend not putting too many fish into the aquarium all at once, but building up to the maximum population
gradually.
BLUWAVE FILTER MAINTENANCE
The main maintenance procedures we recommend are:
• Rinsing all the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 2-3 weeks:
A
BLUWAVE 03;
C
BLUWAVE 05 and 07, when replacing them, ensure that the right order is maintained (fine sponge top (a), coarse
sponge below (b);
E
BLUWAVE 09.
• Replacing the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 6 months. Only use BLUMEC spare parts.
BLUWAVE
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