Set Up Instructions
Take the utility knife and cut the Large and
Small Flexible Hosing (10) to the desired
length.
The Flexible Hosing must follow a straight path
from the Overflow Box to the filter unit. There
can be a little slack but not too much or the filter
will not operate correctly.
8. Place a Hose Clamp over the end of each
piece of Flexible Hose and slide the Flexible
Hosing over the outlet and inlet, located on the
base of the Overflow Box. Do not tighten the
Hose Clamps yet.
9. Do the same for the connections at the top of
the filter unit.
10. Once every thing is in position tighten the
hose clamps so it is a snug fit. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN them as you may crack the plastic.
Starting the Filter
1. Ensure you aquarium is full of water.
2. Fill the Priming Chamber (11) of the Overflow
Box with water until the water begins to travel
down the Flexible Hosing and into the filter unit.
3. Fill the filter unit with water until it is about
1cm above the maximum water level indicator.
4. Plug in the two power cords
a. return pump and
b. Priming Pump
into a standard power board. Be sure to form a
“drip loop”. (Refer to page 2)
Turn the power on.
The Overflow Box will automatically start
drawing water and the filter box will begin to fill
with water. Check for leaks at this time.
5. Check the water level in the filter unit. If the
water level is lower than the minimum Level,
add water to bring it back up to the Maximum
level. When the water level is below the
minimum mark the return pump will start to
draw air and propel too many air bubbles back
into the aquarium.
Setting up the Overflow Box
For the following section refer to Diagrams 1,2
& 3 on pages 4 & 5 of this instruction booklet.
1. Position the filter unit in the stand / cabinet
under the aquarium or to the side next to the
stand.
2. Place the Overflow Box on the rear or side of
the aquarium. Initially the height of the box
should be at its lowest setting. The two
Adjusting Screws (1) on each side will allow for
the Overflow Box to be raised or lowered.
To lower the aquarium’s water level, turn the
adjusting screws anti-clockwise, this will reduce
the height of the Overflow Box To raise the
water level in the aquarium, turn the adjusting
screws clockwise to move the box back up.
The aquarium’s water level can also be raised
or lowered by adjusting the Water Level
Adjuster. (2) Raising the tube will cause the
aquarium’s water level to rise and lowering the
Water Level Adjuster will cause the aquarium’s
water level to drop.
3. Remove the Pre Filter Pad (3), rinse it under
water and place back into the Overflow Box.
4. Turn the Screw Adjuster (4) located at the
bottom of the Overflow Box to level it.
5. Position the Priming Pump (5) with hanger
next to the Overflow Box on the aquarium’s rim.
Connect one end of the airline tubing to the
Priming Pump “in” (6) port (indicated by the
arrow which points towards the Priming Pump
on the red connection adapter). Connect the
other end of the airline tubing to the V-Joint (7)
located at the top of the Water Bridge. (8)
6. Connect the second piece of airline tubing to
the “out” (9) port of the Priming Pump (indicated
by the arrow pointing away from the Priming
Pump on the red connection adapter) and
secure the other end of the airline back into the
aquarium. It is very important to ensure this
hose does not dislodge as it will drain the
aquarium.
7. Measure the distance from the Overflow Box
to the filter unit. Be accurate so you do not cut
the hose too short. (Measure twice and cut
once)
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