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IMPORTANT
To ensure optimal and proper functioning of your Fluval FX External Filter, regular
maintenance is required. Failure to do so may result in the failure of the filter and
will invalidate your warranty. Additionally, regular cleaning and maintenance will
greatly reduce or completely prevent faults and reduction in performance. Please
refer to the maintenance schedule below.
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CHART
COMPONENTS MONTHLY EVERY 3 MONTHS EVERY 6 MONTHS YEARLY
Magnetic impeller Check & Clean Replace
Motor Seal Ring Check & Clean Replace
Intake Stem/Strainer Check & Clean
Ribbed Hosing Check & Clean
Mechanical Foam Check & Clean Replace half quantity
Bio-Foam Check & Clean Replace
BIOMAX Rinse Replace half quantity
Carbon Pad Replace
Canister (inside)* Check & Clean
AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE
FX filters allow you to make an easy and efficient maintenance of your aquarium.
Gravel cleaning
For this operation we recommend you to use the FX gravel cleaning kit. Please refer
to the instructions included with your FX Gravel Cleaning Kit. (Sold Seperately)
Water changing
For this operation please refer to the plastic instruction sheet included with your
filter.
* IMPORTANT: During these operations, air may get trapped inside the canister that
can shake the dirt onto the bottom. If you have not done regular maintenance of
the inside of the canister as recommended by the maintenance frequency chart,
some particles may get flushed back into the aquarium.
CAUTION: Always unplug any appliances from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
MAINTENANCE
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