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Unpack the unit and identify all parts using the parts diagram in this manual.

 

 

1. 

Attach the EF tap to the 

filter head, pull up the tap handle to allow insertion (1), push 

the tap into the head tap area (2), fasten the tap into place using the tap handle (3).

 

2. 

Unclamp all four head and body clips and separate the 

filter head from the filter 

body.

 

3. 

Take out the 

filter media secure plate and pull out the filter media baskets using the 

handles provided. Using the baskets, rinse your 

filter media under the tap until it runs clear. 

Once you have done this you should place the rinsed baskets and 

filter media back 

inside the 

filter with the filter media secure plate at the top. Before replacing the motor 

head on the 

filter, fill your filter 3/4 full with water from your aquarium.

 

4. 

Place the motor head back on top of the unit.

 

5. 

Shut both of the motor head levers down and fasten the buckles to the side of the 

filter.

 

6. 

Check that the EF tap is shut to avoid leakage (lever down), and ensure your pipework 

is setup as per the Set Up Diagram

 

Fit your hose to your aquarium so as the inlet hose is 

fitted to the overflow pipe and the 

outlet hose is 

fitted to the spray bar as per the Set Up Diagram. Please ensure your 

aquarium water level is high enough to cover all inlet and outlet pipework connection 
points, as otherwise you can let air into the 

filter system which will stop it from priming 

properly.

 

You may need to cut 

off any excess hosing to ensure the hose is not slack or causes 

looping. Ensure that the hose follows a straight line from the canister to your aquarium and 
its intake connection point is approximately 7.5cm (3 inches) below the water line. It is 
advisable to allow a small surplus before cutting the hose 

– you can always cut the hose 

further during 

final installation. This is extremely important as if the hose is too long, the 

filter may not operate correctly.

 

IMPORTANT! 

– the 'cut' side of the hose must always be connected to the inlet and outlet 

pipework connection points, NOT to the inlet / outlet tap hose adapters. The cut end of 
the hosing must also be kept underwater to ensure a watertight seal.

 

Summary of Contents for EF1+

Page 1: ...ON AQUARIUM EXTERNALFILTERS EF1 EF2 EFX BUILT IN UV CLARIFICATI EASY PRIMING SYSTEM MULTI LAYER FILTRATION TAP SHUT OFF SYSTEM QUIET OPERATION EASY TO MAINTAIN...

Page 2: ...ated This lterissuitableforindoorhouseholdaquariumsonly donotusein exterior locations swimmingpools ponds bathroomsetc Donotplacein liquids other than water Do not use with water above 90 F or 30 C Do...

Page 3: ...eryoupurchasedthisunitfromfor further advice Ifthe plug orunit does getwet DON Tunplug the cord First disconnect thecircuit breakerorfusethatsuppliespowertotheappliance Next unplug and inspect forwate...

Page 4: ...T LINEfrom the ltertotherimoftheaquarium Ifthehosingistoolongthe lterWILL NOT WORK CORRECTLY Theinlet pipe should NOTbepositioned tooclose to an airstone aeration device or theoutputvalvetoavoidreduci...

Page 5: ...sshuttoavoidleakage leverdown andensureyour pipework is setup as per the Set Up Diagram Fityourhose toyouraquarium soas theinlet hose is tted tothe over owpipe andthe outlethoseis ttedtothespraybarasp...

Page 6: ...iltheoutput hose has lledwithwater You are now ready to plug your external lter in IMPORTANT topreventanydamagetoyouunit ensurethecanisteris completelyfull ofwater before the unit is switched on Water...

Page 7: ...oyourunitand may invalidate your warranty Werecommend that a regularcleaning and maintenance schedule is followed to ensure responsible shkeeping Dependingonwatervolumeandstockinglevels regularcleanin...

Page 8: ...nd ltermediamonthly Pipeworkwillbecome blockedwithwaste andproteinslime overtime soregularcleaningisimportantforoptimal performance Thefrequencyofhowoftenyouwillneedtocleanandinspectyourunitof coursew...

Page 9: ...through an impeller guardinthemiddle ofthemotorhead Turn theimpellerguardandpull itawayandoutof themotorhead youwillthenhavefull accesstothe impellerandshaft EF1 EF2 EFX Simplywashthisandcleanthiswit...

Page 10: ...eyouractivatedcarbonatleastevery2 3monthsas afterthis timeitispossiblethatthecarboncanhaveanegativee ectonyour aquariumasthevery wasteitremovescanbereleasedfromthecarbonback into theaquarium When clea...

Page 11: ...besaturatedwithwater Liftthe ltermedia baskets outofthecanisterandplace them inyoursink oralarge bucket 8 Rinse theinside ofthecanisterwith clearaquariumwater NEVER usetap water or soapordetergents wh...

Page 12: ...dcarefullyexamineforanydamageorcracks Takecare whenhandlingthequartzsleeveandUVbulbto avoid any damage to the glass Pleasenote theUVbulbshouldbereplacedevery6months evenif thebulbisstillworking Doingt...

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Page 14: ...lhosing part7 andpipeworkareconnectedcorrectly airtighta n d unrestricted ChecktheEF lterbody part5 ltermedia hosing part7 andallpipeworkfor a build up of restrictive waste and clean if required No Wa...

Page 15: ...mentshavebrokeninsidethe UV bulb Re insert the UV bulb ensuring that it is seated correctly in its holder and re assembletheEF TesttheUVbulbagainbypressingtheredswitchon topofthe EF lter head IftheUVi...

Page 16: ...sethegraveluntilthewaterrunsclear That should resolve theproblem Dissolvedconstituents ifwashingthegraveldoesn tsolvethe problem the nextmostlikelycauseofcloudywaterinanewly lled tankisahighlevelof di...

Page 17: ...turallyhasahighlevelof phosphate youwill needtouseaphosphateremovertotreatitafter give your sh Nitrates Asthe amountof shwasterisessodothe nitrates Make adequate for youraquariumsizeanddonotoverstock...

Page 18: ...EFwithout thesurface skimmer part15 attached this can bere attached afterpriming EnsuretheEF lterbody part5 isnotoverstockedwithmediaandfoama s this can restrictwater owand a ect the priming function...

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