Fluval G3 User Manual

HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR
ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM
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C. Connect the output hose
 •Theoutputhosewillconnectontherightsideof
the AQUASTOP (up arrow). Repeat this same
procedure used for the intake hose to connect
the hose for the output hose.
Important: Hosing should always follow a straight
path from the filter to the aquarium rim, with some
slack, but no loops. The shorter the hosing, the
better the unit will perform. Do not cut too short.
If necessary, you can always cut it shorter later.
STEP 6. STARTING THE PUMP
After having topped up
the aquarium with water,
quickly and vigorously
push the priming button
all the way down 2-3
times until the water
startsowingintothe
filter.
 • Whenthelterhascompletelylledwithwater
and all air bubbles have stopped coming out of
return nozzles connect it to the power supply
outlet.
 • TheLCDdisplaywillswitchonandafterashort
pause it will show the start up and setup
sequence of the filter. Once the start sequence
  hasended,thepumpwillinitiatethewaterow,
provided the filter is completely filled with water.
The pump will not operate if the filter is not
completely full of water.
 • Oncethewaterisowingproperly,checkthe
aquarium water level again and, if necessary,
restore it to adequate levels.
STEP 7. FILTER SETTINGS
You are now ready to set up your filter options using
the menus.
MENU SETTINGS
Start up Screen
When the filter is first turned on the welcome
screens will be displayed with the messages “Fluval
G3 / G6” “Language Selection” then “initializing.”
When the language screen is displayed (English is
the default setting) other language choices can be
made ( French (FR), German (D), Spanish (ES), Italian
(IT). To chose an alternate language use the scroll
keys to move to the selected language. Press Enter
to register the language. If no language is chosen,
the filter will move to the default English setting. See
the section on Global Settings for more information.
MAIN MENU
1. MECH: Shows the elapsed days from last
recorded maintenance operation of the
mechanical filtration cartridge.
2. CHEM: Shows the elapsed days from last
recorded chemical cartridge maintenance
operation.
3. BIOL: Shows the elapsed weeks from last
recorded biological maintenance operation.
4. SCROLL UP/DOWN: Both keys allow you to
scroll to and through menu choices as well as
and increasing and decreasing values.
5. WATER FLOW:Displaystheapproximateow
 rate.Whena100%owisdetectedthe
triangle will be full and water will move through
 thetubes.Whentheowratedecreases,the
triangle will empty accordingly.
6. T°C: Displays the aquarium water temperature
measured. If electrical supply is 50Hz the
temperature is automatically set to Celsius
degrees (°C), if the electrical supply is 60Hz, the
temperature is set to Fahrenheit degrees (°F).
7. EC _S/cm: Displays the value of water electrical
conductivity monitored by the filter by automati-
cally distinguishing if it’s a marine or fresh water
aquarium. Allow 48 hrs for proper calibration.
ESC
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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