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Fluval G3 User Manual

Fluval G3
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Fluval G3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Filter Media Baskets3
Filter TypeExternal Canister
Flow Rate185 GPH (700 L/H)
Filtration Stages3
Voltage120V/60Hz
Hose Diameter5/8 inch

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Essential safety guidelines to observe before using the Fluval Canister Filter.

INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Explanation of how the Fluval G filter works, water flow, and media.

SUPERIOR FILTRATION CONCEPT

STAGE I MECHANICAL FILTRATION

Explains the pleated pre-filter cartridge and its function.

STAGE II CHEMICAL FILTRATION

Describes the chemical filtration stage and media options.

STAGE III BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION

Details the biological filtration stage and G-Nodes.

QUALITY FEATURES

PUSH BUTTON INSTANT-PRIMING SYSTEM

Describes the easy priming system without manual siphoning.

AQUASTOP SYSTEM

Explains the system for easy maintenance and water flow regulation.

HYDROTECH TECHNOLOGY

HYDROTECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR

Explains the monitoring system displayed on the LCD panel.

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY (EC) MONITORING SYSTEM

Describes the system that senses and displays water conductivity.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

FILTER PLACEMENT

Guidelines for positioning the filter relative to the aquarium water level.

INSTALLING THE FILTER

Detailed steps for installing the filter components.

INSTALL RIM ATTACHMENTS

Guide on installing rim attachments for intake and output.

CONNECTING HOSES

INSTALL THE AQUASTOP

Steps for installing the AQUASTOP valve assembly.

CONNECT THE INTAKE HOSE

Detailed steps for connecting the intake hose.

STARTING THE PUMP

FILTER SETTINGS

GLOBAL AND OPERATIONAL SETTINGS MENUS

"GLOBAL SETTINGS" MENU

Options for display language, contrast, and other global settings.

"OPERATIONAL SETTINGS" MENU

Settings for temperature, conductivity alarms, and maintenance schedules.

CONDUCTIVITY POINTS

MECHANICAL SCHEDULE

CHEMICAL SCHEDULE

BIOLOGICAL SCHEDULE

GRAPHIC DISPLAYS

ALARMS & WARNING MESSAGES

#1 PRIORITY SENSING AIR IN FILTER

Message indicating low water or improper cartridge installation.

#2 PRIORITY BLOCKED IMPELLER

Alert for a blocked or missing impeller.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

MECHANICAL FILTER MAINTENANCE

Steps for cleaning and maintaining the mechanical pre-filter cartridge.

CHEMICAL FILTER MAINTENANCE

BIOLOGICAL FILTER MEDIA MAINTENANCE

IMPELLER ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE OR REPLACEMENT

EXTERIOR CLEANING

FLUVAL G ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY (EC) MONITORING SYSTEM

CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR

Details of the conductivity sensor specifications for G3 and G6 models.

EC IN FRESHWATER

EC IN SALTWATER

FRESHWATER

SALTWATER

FILTER MEDIA OPTIONS

MECHANICAL (PRE-FILTER) CARTRIDGES

Details Fluval G3/G6 Mechanical and Fine Mechanical Pre-Filter Cartridges.

CHEMICAL CARTRIDGES

Information on Fluval G3/G6 Phosphate Cartridges.

FLUVAL G3/G6 NITRATE CARTRIDGES

FLUVAL G3/G6 TRI-EX CARTRIDGES

Information on the Tri-Ex cartridges for multi-stage filtration.

SPARE CHEMICAL MEDIA CARTRIDGE FOR FLUVAL G3 OR G6

BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION MEDIA

OTHER QUALITY FLUVAL FILTRATION OPTIONS

OPTI-CARB

Description of Opti-Carb media for water polishing.

PHOSPHATE REMOVER

NITRATE REMOVER

CARBON

AMMONIA REMOVER

ZEO-CARB

PEAT GRANULES

WARNING MESSAGES/TROUBLESHOOTING/FAQ'S

PRIORITY #1 ALERT: SENSING AIR IN THE FILTER

Troubleshooting steps for "Sensing Air in Filter" alert.

PRIORITY #2 ALERT: BLOCKED IMPELLER

Troubleshooting steps for "Blocked Impeller" alert.

PRIORITY #4 ALERT: CONDUCTIVITY OUT OF RANGE

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR AN EC ALERT

PRIORITY #5 ALERT: LOW FLOW

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

PRIMING BUTTON ISSUES

Troubleshooting steps for priming button not starting the pump.

ZERO OR INSUFFICIENT FLOW AFTER POWER CYCLE

Diagnosing and resolving zero or insufficient flow after power cycling.

OPERATIONAL ISSUES AND GRAPH READINGS

MAX FLOW RATE NOT RESTORED AFTER CLEANING

Reasons for not restoring max flow rate after cleaning.

WATER UNDER FILTER CANISTER FEET

Diagnosing water leaks under the filter canister.

CONDUCTIVITY GRAPH SHOWS SUDDEN DROPS

Reasons for sudden drops in the conductivity graph reading.

EXPLODED PARTS VIEW

REPLACEMENT PARTS

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS

LCD SCREEN FLOW MAP

TWO YEAR WARRANTY

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