You must also make sure that the strainer on your inlet pipework is at least 7.5cm
(3
inches) from the bottom of the tank. If your water intake pipe is too long, you will need to
cut the pipe with a hacksaw to the desired length, before replacing the strainer. Once it is
correctly positioned, secure the suction cup against the tank glass to hold in place.
7.
Once you have your
filter in place and its hoses securely attached to your aquarium
you are ready to prime the
filter. Using the palm of your hand, push the blue button
directly on top of the motor head as far down as it will allow you to and repeat if
necessary, until the output hose has
filled with water. You are now ready to plug your
external
filter in.
IMPORTANT!
– to prevent any damage to you unit, ensure the canister is
completely full of water before the unit is switched on.
Water should
flow constantly from the output – if it does NOT, check to confirm
the following:
The canister cover is fully closed
Any kinks or slack in the hose have been removed
The water level in the tank is not more than 17.5cm (7 inches) below the tank rim
The base of the unit is not more than 1.4m (4.5 ft) below the tank water level
There is no air bubbling or water escaping from where the water intake or return
pipes are connected to the hose
The hose adapters are
fixed securely into the filter motor head.
The inlet pipe is securely attached to the aquarium wall with the suction cup
EF1+/EF2+
EFX+
