Hagen FLUVAL 305 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
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Hagen FLUVAL 305 Specifications

General

Category	Canister Filter
Type	External
Wattage	15 watts
Hose Diameter	16 mm
Power Consumption	15 watts
Canister Volume	1.5 gallons (5.7 liters)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety rules to guard against injury when operating the Fluval Canister Filter.

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Specific warnings and procedures related to electrical hazards and water exposure.

Appliance Usage Rules

Guidelines for proper and safe usage of the filter, including handling and environmental conditions.

PUMPING POWER

Filter Flow Rates

Information on filter models and their corresponding water flow rates for various aquarium sizes.

Filter Area Capacity

INSTALLATION AND USE

Unpacking and Part Identification

Aquarium Preparation

Steps and requirements for preparing the aquarium for filter placement, including hose routing.

Intake Connection Setup

Detailed guide on connecting the intake hosing to the AquaStop valve and intake tube.

Output Connection Setup

Detailed guide on connecting the output hosing to the AquaStop valve and output nozzle.

Filter Preparation

Steps for rinsing and placing filter media into the baskets before assembly.

Final Unit Placement

Filter Startup Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for starting the filter and ensuring proper water flow.

Adjusting Water Flow

MAINTENANCE

Filter Media Care

Guidelines for periodic replacement or cleaning of filter media based on usage.

Draining the Filter

Step-by-step instructions to safely drain water from the filter before maintenance.

Cleaning and Replacing Media

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

Filter Reassembly

Instructions for correctly reassembling the filter after performing maintenance.

Impeller Component Maintenance