Tetra EX 400 Plus User Manual

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Cleaning/replacing the filter media
 Do no
t not use cleaning agents or chemical solutions.
 If there are several foam filters, clean or replace the
foam filters at different times. This saves enough use-
ful bacteria to ensure good biological filtration of the
water.
NOT
E
Normal tap water destroys the bacteria colonies in the
filter media. This will impair the cleaning effect.
 Only use water from the aquarium for cleaning the
filter media.
Prerequisite:
 The motor head has been removed. ( Removing the
motor head)
How to proceed:
1. Remo
ve all filter media from the filter case.
2. Carefully clean the filter balls, foam filters and ce-
ramic filter rings with water from the aquarium.
3. Change the filter media according to the change in-
tervals.
Cleaning/replacing the impeller
Pr
er
equisite:
 The motor head has been removed. ( Removing the
motor head)
How to proceed:
K
1. Turn the cover cap counter-clockwise into the posi-
tion "open" and remove.
2. Clean the cover cap and impeller with warm tap wa-
ter.
– Replace damaged parts.
3. Assemble the parts in the reverse order.
4. Turn the cover cap clockwise into the position
"close".
Cleaning/replacing the motor head seal
Pr
er
equisite:
 The motor head has been removed. ( Removing the
motor head)
How to proceed:
L
1. Remove the motor head seal and clean with warm
tap water.
– Replace the motor head seal if damaged.
2. Fit the motor head seal.
– Ensure that the motor head seal fits tightly to the
motor head all the way round.
Cleaning the foam pre-filter
The fo
am pre-filter has to be cleaned if it is heavily
soiled.
How to proceed:
M
1. Pull the foam pre-filter from the strainer and wash
with clear, warm water.
STORAGE
How to proceed:
1. Disconnect the power plug.
2. Empty the water from the filter, clean the filter and fil-
ter media. ( Cleaning and maintenance)
3. Store the filter in a dry place.
DISPOSAL
NOT
E
Inco
rrect disposal causes damage to the envi-
ronment.
 Dispose of the packaging materials in an en-
vironmentally friendly way in accordance
with the applicable legal regulations.
 Render the filter unusable beforehand by cut-
ting the cord and dispose of the filter via the
return system provided for this purpose.

Tetra EX 400 Plus Specifications

General

Brand	Tetra
Model	EX 400 Plus
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English