Hagen FLUVAL 205 User Manual

1 Hosing
2 Rim connector assemblies (2)
3 Suction cups (4)
4 Intake assembly with suction cup
5 Output nozzle assembly
6 AquaStop valve
7 Canister cover/pump housing
8 Instant-prime handle (attached)
9 Lift-lock clamps (attached)
10 Impeller cover and cover gasket
11 Impeller shaft tool: Models 105 & 205 only
12 Filter canister (media baskets inside)
PRODUCT PARTS
Fluval Canister Filter
Canister Configurations
FLUVAL 105 FLUVAL 205 FLUVAL 305 FLUVAL 405
A Filter screen 1 1 1 1
B Media cover 1 1 1 1
C Media baskets 2 3 3 * 4*
D. Media basket trays 1 1 0 0
E Fluval Carbon 1 2 3 4
F Fluval BioMax 1 2 3 4
* divided baskets
CONTENTS
English language instructions ................................................................................................................EN-1
French language instructions..................................................................................................................FR-1
Spanish language instructions ................................................................................................................ES-1
German language instructions ..............................................................................................................DE-1
EN-1

Hagen FLUVAL 205 Specifications

General

Brand	Hagen
Model	FLUVAL 205
Category	Other
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Read and Follow All Safety Instructions

Emphasizes the necessity of understanding and adhering to all safety guidelines before operating the filter.

Fluval State-of-the-Art Technology

AquaStop Valve

Describes the valve that allows disconnection of hosing without losing vacuum, simplifying maintenance.

Media Baskets

Pumping Power

Pumping Power

Installation and Use

Prepare the Aquarium

Prepare Intake Connections

Steps for attaching the hosing to the intake connector and cutting it to the correct length.

Prepare Output Connections

Instructions for connecting the output hosing to the nozzle assembly and positioning it.

Prepare the Filter

Steps for rinsing and correctly placing filter media within the baskets.

Complete Canister Cover Assembly

Place Unit in Final Position

Start the Filter

Check Your Installation

Checklist to confirm all connections and components are properly installed before starting.

Pump the Instant-Prime Handle

Step-by-step guide to using the primer handle to draw water into the filter.

Plug in Power Cord

The final step of plugging the filter into an electrical outlet to begin operation.

Adjusting Water Flow

Fluval Advanced Filtration

The Fluval Stack of Media Baskets

Fluval Filter Media

Maintenance

Media Care

Instructions for cleaning or replacing filter media to maintain optimal performance.

Drain the Filter

Steps for safely draining water from the filter before performing maintenance.

Clean or Replace Media

Procedures for cleaning biological media and replacing chemical media as needed.

Reassemble Unit

Steps for correctly reassembling the filter after cleaning or media replacement.

Impeller Care

Replacement Parts