2.
Unplug the power cord from the mains.
3.
Remove the hose adapter by lifting the hose adapter securing buckle and pulling
the adapter out of the motor head.
4.
Holding the canister at the base, move it to a
flat stable surface near a sink or other
drain. (Be sure to hold upright to avoid spillages.)
5.
To open the unit, unfasten the 2 buckles that are situated at the front and back of the
filter then lift the 2 levers that are attached to the left and right sides of the motor head. On
doing this the motor head will lift away from the unit. Set aside.
6.
Holding the media baskets in place, tilt the canister over the sink or drain, and pour out
as much water as possible.
7.
Your media and foams will be saturated with water. Lift the
filter media baskets
out of the canister and place them in your sink or a large bucket.
8.
Rinse the inside of the canister with clear aquarium water. NEVER use tap water, or
soap or detergents, when cleaning your unit or rinsing media.
9.
Rinse the inside of the priming cylinder with clear aquarium water. Make sure no debris
is trapped inside the cylinder.
10.
When you are ready to reconnect your
filter, reinsert the filter media trays and
reposition beneath your aquarium. Before replacing the motor head on the
filter, fill your
filter 3/4 full with water from your aquarium. Place the motor head back on top of the unit,
shut both of the motor head levers down and fasten the buckles to the side of the
filter. Fit
the hose adapter back into the motor head and re-fasten it using the securing buckle.
11.
Top up your aquarium tank water level from any water used.
12.
Reconnect the power cord to the mains.
