Filter Maintenance; Year Warranty - Fluval U1 Bedienungsanleitung

FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Disconnect the electrical plug of all appliances inside the aquarium before putting
hands into the water.
It is vitally important that you regularly clean your filter media and impeller to maintain peak
performance and extend your filter's life.
We recommend you follow the schedule below – you may wish to set reminders in your calendar
to ensure essential maintenance is not missed. This should be part of your regular aquarium
maintenance.
IMPORTANT
NEVER use tap water to clean filter media as this will kill the beneficial bacteria
that help keep your water healthy. NEVER use soap or detergents as these can
harm aquatic life. NEVER replace all filter media at once, stagger your media
changes to avoid losing all beneficial bacteria.
1. Remove filter foam/s, poly-carbon cartridges and Biomax biological
Every
media and rinse in water removed from the aquarium (i.e. during a
partial water change).
Week
2. Replenish lost beneficial bacteria with a dose of Fluval Cycle Biological
N
Supplement.
1. Remove and clean the filter impeller as follows:
Every
i. Unplug the power cord and gently remove the filter from the
aquarium.
Month
ii. Remove the motor at the filter's base by squeezing the blue tabs
and gently pulling it away from the filter (a).
iii. Grasp the impeller fan and gently pull it out of the impeller well (b).
iv. Rinse and clean the impeller and attached cylindrical magnet in
clean water (never use detergents or soap) (c).
Clean the impeller well using a small brush or cotton ear bud (d).
v.
vi. Reverse the above procedure to reassemble the motor.
2. Replace one poly-carbon cartridge (Fluval U2/3/4 only) and the Clean &
Clear Water Cleansing cartridge/s, if used.
3. Replenish lost beneficial bacteria with a dose of Fluval Cycle Biological
Supplement.
a. b.
1. Replace one filter foam, adding a dose of Fluval Cycle to the new foam to
Every 6 kick start biological colonisation.
2. Replace half the Biomax biological media, adding a dose of Fluval Cycle
Months
to the fresh Biomax.
The impeller is the motor's only moving part and will wear out over time. A replacement may be
ordered from your local Fluval dealer or by visiting www.hagen.com.
For a full listing of replacement parts please visit www.hagen.com

3 YEAR WARRANTY

Fluval U Series Power Filters are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship under normal aquarium usage
and service for 3 years. We offer a 3 year guarantee on all non-replaceable parts which means that the filter will be
repaired or replaced at the manufacturer's discretion, free of charge, when the complete pump is returned with proof of
purchase and postage paid. This warranty does not apply to any filter that has been subjected to misuse, negligence,
or tampering. No liability is assumed with respect to loss or damage to livestock or personal property irrespective of the
cause thereof. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
c. d.
FOR AUTHORIZED GUARANTEE REPAIR SERVICE:
For Authorized Warranty Service please return (well packaged and by registered post) to the address below enclosing
dated receipt and reason for return.
If you have any queries or comments about the operation of this product, please let us try to help you before you return
the product to your retailer. Most queries can be handled promptly with a phone call. When you call (or write), please
have all relevant information such as model number, age of product, details of aquarium set-up, as well as the nature
of the problem.
CANADA: Hagen Industries, Consumer Repair, 3235 Guénette, Montréal QC H4S 1N2
U.S.A.: Rolf C. Hagen (U.S.A.) Corp., 305 Forbes Blvd, Mansfield, MA. 02048
UK: Rolf C. Hagen (UK) Ltd, Customer Service Department
California Drive, Whitwood Ind Est., Castleford
West Yorkshire WF10 5QH
CALL US ON OUR TOLL-FREE NUMBER:
Canada only: 1-800-554-2436 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Ask for Customer Service.
U.S. only: 1-800-724-2436 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Ask for Customer Service.
UK Only: Helpline Number 01977 521015. Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM and
4:00 PM on Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
To register your warranty on line or for more information on this and other products go to www.hagen.com.
RECYCLING: This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU
in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. Check with your local
Environmental Agency for possible disposal instructions or take to an official council registered refuse
collection point.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and
human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.
FOAM PAD FLIP TOP COVER
VENTURI VALVE
SUCTION CUPS (3)
FLOW
CONTROL
KNOB
FILTER BODY
DIRECTIONAL
OUTPUT NOZZLE
MAGNETIC
IMPELLER
IMPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLEY
MOTOR
U1 Parts
REPLACEMENT MEDIA
A485 - Fluval U1 Filter Foam Pad
A481 - Fluval U2 Clearmax Cartridge (2pcs)
A486 - Fluval U2 Filter Foam Pad (2pcs)
A490 - Fluval U2 Poly/Carbon cartridge (2pcs)
A482 - Fluval U3 Clearmax Cartridge (2pcs)
A487 - Fluval U3 Filter Foam Pad (2pcs)
BIOMAX CARTRIDGE
POLY/CARBON
CARTRIDGES
FOAM PAD
FOAM CARTRIDGE
FRAME
VENTURI
VALVE
DIRECTIONAL
OUTPUT NOZZLE
INTEGRATED SPRAY BAR
FILTER
BRACKET
IMPELLER SHAFT
ASSEMBLEY
MAGNETIC IMPELLER
MOTOR
U2, U3, U4 Parts
A491 - Fluval U3 Poly/Carbon Cartridge (2pcs)
A483 - Fluval U4 Clearmax Cartridge (2pcs)
A488 - Fluval U4 Filter Foam Pad (2pcs)
A492 - Fluval U4 Poly/Carbon cartridge (2pcs)
A495 - Fluval Biomax 170g (for Fluval U2, U3, U4)
A499 - Fluval Clean & Clear Cartridge
EN
FOAM PAD
FOAM CARTRIDGE
FRAME
FLIP TOP
COVER
FLOW
CONTROL
KNOB
SUCTION
CUPS
(4-6)