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Maintenance
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Maintenance
After washing the media replace them in the filter media
container as per the original order (refer to page 2 or 3).
Use only replacement Tetratec
®
EX filter media supplied by the manufacturer. It is recommended that filter
media be replaced in accordance to the specified periods.
Function and Replacement Time Frames for each
Filter Media
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Hose Cleaning
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Dirt and algae build up on the inside of the hoses can reduce water flow. Flush out dirt and algae by
removing the pipes and flushing them with tap water.
Cleaning the Impeller Case
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Twist the impeller case cover counterclockwise towards
“OPEN” and remove the cover.
Tetratec
®
FF Filter Floss Pad Physical Filter Media
The fine material of the woolen mat catches fine impurities not trapped
by the other filter media. It is recommended that you replace the
woolen mat once a month.
Activated Carbon Chemical Filter Media
The activated Filter Carbon chemically removes substances such as
pesticides and remedies from the water and adsorbs odors and
substances that cause muddying and yellowing of the water. This filter
medium is to be used on demand on a short term basis. It is
recommended that you replace the filter carbon every month.
Tetratec
®
BB Bio Filter Balls Biological Filter Media
Useful bacteria are bred in the small spaces of the ball. Impurities are
then divided and neutralized biologically. The balls are reusable as
long as the dirt on the surface can be removed by washing with
tank water.
Tetratec
®
BF Biological Filter Foam Physical/Biological
Filter Media
The fine sponge surface allows the production of useful bacteria,
which break up dirt particles and biologically filter impurities. It is
recommended that you change the sponge once every six months.
Tetratec
®
CR Ceramic Filter Rings Physical Filter Media
These ceramic rings physicaly filter impurities while distributing the
water flow in a number of directions ensuring that water passes evenly
through the filter. They should be replaced when dirt on the surface
of the rings cannot be removed by washing with tank water.
Remove the impeller and shaft from the impeller case and rinse
thoroughly under warm tap water.
After cleaning, reassemble the parts in the opposite order setting
the impeller drive magnet and then the impeller cover. Twist the
cover clockwise towards “CLOSE” to securely lock the cover in
place.
Shaft
Impeller
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Affixing the Motor Head
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Once cleaning is completed, ensure the filter media container is correctly aligned before affixing the motor
head (please refer to point No. 2 .
Assembling the Hose Adapter Unit
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Insert the Hose Adaptor Unit
Note: Do not move the central lever until the hose adapter is
fixed.
Place the filter in an upright position. Insert the hose adaptor unit
into the motor head while the central lever is raised.
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After inserting the adaptor unit into the motor head push the
central lever down. Open the valves of the hose adaptor again.
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Central
Lever
Prime water as described in point No. 9 .
Note: Once the water starts flowing, don’t forget to readjust the water flow to the level prior to
Maintenance.
Priming Water
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Plug in Tetratec EX Filter
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