Fluval Venezi Bedienungsanleitung Seite 15

2. AQUACLEAR HEATER MAINTENANCE
CAUTION - This or any aquarium heater must never be operated outside of water. Before
removing from water, unplug and allow 30 minutes for heater to cool. Always unplug heater
during water changes or maintenance.
Once removed from water, never place the heater on a flammable surface
Never attempt to open or repair the heater
Once set, the AquaClear heater requires no particular maintenance.
Clean the glass regularly to remove encrustation and deposits that could impair the heating performance
and the sensitivity of the thermostat. Limestone deposits on the glass tube can be removed either by
using drops of lemon juice or by soaking the heater tube in white vinegar. It is important to then rinse with
fresh water before repositioning the heater in the aquarium. Water must cover the entire glass portion of
the heater at all times.
3. EXTERNAL FLUVAL FILTER MAINTENANCE
MEDIA CARE
Filter Media must be periodically cleaned or replaced in accordance with instructions on individual
packages. Actual lifespan of media will vary based on usage and the specific characteristics of each
aquarium. To remove and replace media, follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT: Never replace all media at the same time. Stagger filter media changes so that some older
media remains in use. This ensures reseeding of beneficial bacteria, so that colonies discarded with old
media will be replaced by vigorous new ones. To enhance bacterial action, use Nutrafin Cycle Biological
Aquarium Supplement every time you change the media. All rubber parts: cover gasket, primer stem,
Aquastop Valve and seal rings should be periodically lubricated.
1. DRAINING THE FILTER
1. Close the Aquastop valve by lifting the black lever all the way up. This seals off the intake and out
put hosing connections from the tank to the filter.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Lift the silver lock lever to release the Aquastop valve.
4. Hold the unit by the canister, not the cover, and move it to an appropriate flat surface near a sink
or other drain. (Be sure to keep it upright to avoid spills.)
5. Release the lift-lock clamps; then push down on clamps to lift the cover/pump housing off the
canister and set it aside.
6. Holding the media cover in place, tilt the canister over the sink or drain, and pour out as much water
as possible.
7. Media and foam screen will be saturated with water. If your sink is not large enough to hold
them, have an appropriate bucket nearby. Lift the foam screen, media cover, and media baskets out
of the canister and place them in your sink or bucket.
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8. Rinse the interior of the canister with clear water. NEVER use soap or detergents when
cleaning the canister or rinsing the foam screen or media baskets. Traces of cleaning products may
remain on surfaces and damage sensitive fish tissues.
2. CLEANING OR REPLACING MEDIA
1. Replace chemical media, as needed. Chemical media cannot be cleaned.
2. Rinse biological media with aquarium water, never tap water, or replace as required. Never replace
all biological media at one time, as valuable colonies of beneficial bacteria would be lost.
3. Rinse foam using aquarium or de-chlorinated tap water or replace foam
screen as needed. For the most thorough cleaning possible: slide the
foam out of the screen frame and rinse each piece separately; rinse and
wipe screen; then reassemble. Be sure that the foam is protruding from
the top screen. Rinse any other mechanical media also.
Never use soap or detergents on foam or foam screen, as traces of
cleaning products could harm fish.
3. REASSEMBLING THE UNIT
DO NOT FILL THE CANISTER WITH WATER WHEN REASSEMBLING THE UNIT
1. Place rinsed and filled media baskets back in the canister and put the
cover back on top basket.
2. Replace the foam screen in the canister. (Insert with flat end down.)
3. Inspect and lubricate the gasket as needed.
4. Replace the cover, making certain that the MSF logo and power cord are
properly aligned.
5. Use the lock-lift clamps to close the cover securely.
6. Place the unit back in position; re-insert the Aquastop valve,
and push the silver lever down to lock it in place.
7. Push down on the black lever to open the Aquastop valve. Water should start flowing
immediately. Allow the canister to fill completely, restore the correct water level in the aquarium and
then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: If the canister is not full before the filter is plugged in, it may not work properly.
The filter unit should never be allowed to run dry. Running the unit dry may result in damage to
the motor.
IMPELLER CARE
The impeller well has an effective self-cleaning feature. However, it is recommended that you remove the
impeller cover and inspect the impeller as part of your routine maintenance. Keeping the impeller clean
lengthens its life and the life of the motor.
IMPORTANT: The impeller fan has a ceramic shaft, which is resistant to wear and tear, but is still
fragile. Handle carefully during maintenance.
1. Remove the impeller cover: squeeze the two tabs and lift off.
2. If the impeller needs cleaning, grasp the fan and draw it gently from the well. Rinse it under
clean water.
3. If the well needs cleaning, wipe gently with a Fluval Cleaning Brush.
Be sure that the foam is
protruding from the top of
the screen
Replace foam screen
in canister (insert with
flatend down).
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