Fluval FX6 User Manual

MAINTENANCE FILTER PUMP DRAINING
Filter Pump Draining
To use the filter pump to drain the water from the filter canister you
will need to prepare a drainage hose using the Fluval Pump Draining
Kit (sold separately). It is recommended as it will secure tightly to the
purge valve using the lock nut connector.
1. To prepare the drainage hose attach the AquaStop valve
to the hosing in the kit securing it to the valve with a
hose clamp. Follow the instructions in the “Installation and
Use” section, “Prepare intake connections” Step #1.
2. Unplug the pump from the electrical power supply. Note:
It is a good idea to have a cloth handy as some water will
escape when removing the AquaStop valve.
3. Turn the IN and OUT valves in sequence to the closed
(horizontal position).
4. Disconnect both the intake and output AquaStop valves
from the canister.
5. Attach the AquaStop valve with attached drainage hose
(prepared in Step 1 above) to the OUT connection on the
canister. WARNING: Be sure the drainage hose and AquaStop
valve is connected to the OUT connection.
6. Position the hose opening in an appropriate drain basin.
7. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet, maintaining
the Aquastop in the closed position.
8. Open the AquaStop to the open vertical position. Let the
filter pump run until all the water is drained from the canister.
9. Once the filter is drained unplug the unit.
10. Disconnect the drainage AquaStop valve and move canister
to appropriate work area.
IMPORTANT: please remember the electronic automatic
priming sequence during the draining operation, if you use the
pump over an extended period of time.
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Fluval FX6 Specifications

General

Internal	No
Easy to use	Yes
Water compatibility	Freshwater, Sea water
Aquarium capacity (max)	1500 L
Number of filter chambers	6
Country of origin	Italy
AC input voltage	120 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
Warranty period	3 year(s)

Weight and Dimensions

Width	400 mm
Height	530 mm