12 13
Press Light Switch to activate fluorescent
lamp (Fig.11).
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
BIO-Wheel
Eclipse Filter
Cartridge
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NEVER submerge Eclipse in water.
NEVER use soap,abrasives or any other
cleaning agent on or around filter
or aquariums.
ALWAYS unplug pump and light cords before
performing maintenance.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Proper system maintenance begins with
frequent visual inspections to ensure
normal system operation and non-stressful
conditions for fish.The Eclipse Hinged Covers
make it easy to inspect BIO-Wheel,change
Eclipse Filter Cartridge (Fig.12) or change
Lamp(s) without removing the entire unit.
Feeding and daily visual monitoring of
Eclipse Filter Cartridge and BIO-Wheel
rotation may be done through this open area.
Basic aquarium maintenance includes
regular 25% water changes (every 2-4 weeks)
and gravel cleaning,as well as regular filter
cartridge replacement (once a month,
minimum).Inoperative equipment,excessive
mechanical or water noise,cloudy
and/or bad smelling water all require
immediate attention.
When creating a new aquarium environment, patience is the
first key to success.Begin with a few fish,adding more fish gradually over a 4- 6
week period.This allows the BIO-Wheel to establish a beneficial bacteria culture
and develop peak operational efficiency. Also,a cultured BIO-Wheel can be
transferred to other new aquarium environments to speed the break-in process.
Slow or irregular BIO-Wheel rotation is normal. A BIO-Wheel rotating at any
speed is removing ammonia and nitrite.There is no reason to replace a
BIO-Wheel unless it is damaged.If your BIO-Wheel fails to rotate or stops
completely,consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Light
Switch
STEP 10. SET WATER LEVEL AND
ADJUST FLOW DIVERTER
Open Light Housing. If necessary,add
water to aquarium until it reaches a level just
below BIO-Wheel Chamber. Reach down
under chamber and adjust Flow Diverter
to desired angle (Fig.10).Do not attempt to
adjust past 90°…water may be directed out
of tank.
Flow
Diverter
90°
BIO-Wheel
Chamber
Light Housing
FIGURE 10
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