Maintenance - Fluval 07 Serie Benutzerhandbuch

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT ALL APPLIANCES IN THE AQUARIUM FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE PLACING HANDS
IN THE WATER, BEFORE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PARTS, AND WHENEVER THE FILTER EQUIPMENT IS BEING INSTALLED,
MAINTAINED OR HANDLED.
Media Care
Filter Media must be periodically replaced or cleaned in accordance with instructions on individual packages. Actual life span of any
type 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 re-seeding of beneficial bacteria, so that colonies discarded with old media will be replaced by vigorous new ones. To
enhance bacterial action, use Fluval Cycle Biological Aquarium Supplement each time you change the media. All rubber parts, cover
gasket, primer stem, AquaStop Valve and seal rings should be periodically lubricated using an inert lubricant such as Fluval Silicone
lubricant (Item #A325) or vegetable oil.
1. Drain the filter
1. Close the AquaStop valve by lifting the lever all the way up. This seals off the input and output hosing connections to maintain
the vacuum that is necessary in order to restart the filter without priming.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Lift the locking lever to release the AquaStop valve.
It is not necessary to remove the hosing from the AquaStop valve unless the hosing, the AquaStop valve or both require
cleaning. (Periodic cleaning is recommended to ensure optimal water flow. A good time to do this is during a major water
change. To clean, rinse under running tap water; if necessary use an appropriate Fluval Cleaning brush).
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. Remove media cover, then using the center handle remove media baskets
from canister. Next, lift and remove prefilter basket and place all media
components in a sink or bucket.
7. Tilt the canister over a sink or drain and pour out all remaining water.
8. Rinse the interior of the canister with clear water. NEVER use soap or detergents when cleaning canister or rinsing prefilter
or media baskets. Traces of cleaning products may remain on surfaces and damage sensitive fish tissues.
9. Rinse the interior of the priming cylinder with clear water. Be sure the cylinder has no debris trapped in the red flapper valve
and it is sitting flush in a closed position.
2. Clean or replace media
1. Replace chemical media (if included) 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 foams using aquarium or de-chlorinated tap water or replace foams as needed.
For the most thorough cleaning possible, rinse each piece separately. Be sure that the bio-foam is protruding from the top of
the pre-filter basket. Rinse any other mechanical media also.
NEVER use soap or detergents as traces of cleaning products could harm fish.

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