Fluval G3 User Manual

HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR
ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM
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C. Insert the filter gasket
 •Openthesilvermetallidfastenerslocatedon
each corner of the filter. Take off the filter head
and carefully set it aside so not to damage the
sensors on the underside of the lid.
Align the red silicone
seal into the black
groove located around
the interior rim of the
canister. Run your finger
all the way around the
gasket to make sure it is
seated properly.
D. Biological Media Baskets
Lift out the biological
media basket cover and
put it aside.
Using the handles, lift
out the biological
baskets. (The Fluval G3
has two baskets; the
Fluval G6 has three
biological baskets).
 •TakethebasketsandbiologicalG-nodestoasink.
Remove G-nodes from the plastic bags, mixing
the small and large G-nodes evenly into each
basket.
Leave enough space
at the top—no nodes
should be protruding
from the upper edges
of the baskets. To avoid
problems when stack-
ing the baskets, there
should be a minimum
5mm between the bas-
ket edge and G-nodes.
 • AddmoreG-nodes,ifdesired.
Rinse each basket
thoroughly under running
tap water to remove any
dust particles.
Place baskets back into
the canister, carefully
aligning large grooves on
the baskets with the edg-
es inside the canister.
 • Placethebiologicalbasketcoverbackontopof
the biological media baskets.
 • Alignthelterheadonthecanister.Pushdown
so that all four corners of the lid are all the way
down. If any of the corners won’t go all the way
down, check that all corner fasteners are fully
opened. Do not force.
 • Whenthelterheadisproperlyaligned,closeall
four metal lid fasteners.

Fluval G3 Specifications

General

Filter Media Baskets	3
Filter Type	External Canister
Flow Rate	185 GPH (700 L/H)
Filtration Stages	3
Voltage	120V/60Hz
Hose Diameter	5/8 inch