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LISTED

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The Magnum 220/350 are listed by

Underwriters Laboratories to ensure 

that they meet stringent U.S. and

Canadian safety requirements.

Marineland, BIO-Wheel, Magnum, Rite-Size,

and Black Diamond are trademarks of AQUARIA, Inc

© 2001 Marineland

Printed in the U.S.A.

11/01   P/N 8706

A Q U A R I U M   P R O D U C T S

LIMITED WARRANTY

Within 2 years from the date of original purchase, Marineland Aquarium Products
will repair or replace, at its option, any MAGNUM 220/350 Canister Filter which 
is deemed defective in workmanship or materials.

Please return the unit, together with proof of date of purchase, to your local dealer 
or send unit, (postage paid) to:

MARINELAND AQUARIUM PRODUCTS

6100 Condor Drive

Moorpark, CA 93021

Damage or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse are not covered by 
this warranty. Incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded.* 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state.

*Because some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, this exclusion may
not apply to you.

OWNER’S MANUAL

M A G N U M

®

220/350

S e l f - S t a r t i n g

Conver tible Canister Filter s

Summary of Contents for Magnum 220

Page 1: ...ich is deemed defective in workmanship or materials Please return the unit together with proof of date of purchase to your local dealer or send unit postage paid to MARINELAND AQUARIUM PRODUCTS 6100 Condor Drive Moorpark CA 93021 Damage or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse are not covered by this warranty Incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded This warranty gives ...

Page 2: ...he receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet DON T unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle 2 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 3 To avoid injury do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters reflectors lamp bulbs etc 4 Al...

Page 3: ...particles eliminating the need for diatomite powder and the more it filters the more efficient it becomes And the Magnum 350 is readily convertible from water polishing to everyday 2 stage filtration via the Magnum Carbon Media Container sold separately The Magnum 350 Deluxe includes both the continuous duty Carbon Media Container and quick clean Micron Cartridge as standard equipment plus an Inta...

Page 4: ...izer Leg PR 1480 22 Sump Cap PR 0010 n s UGF Adapter PR 1517 23 Split Flow Diffuser PA 1341 24 3 4 Ext Tube w Coupling PA 0140 25 Micron Cartridge PA 0145 26 Carbon Media Container PA 0114 27 Bonded Filter Sleeve PR 1590 Silicone Lubricant See Key for Parts I D MAGNUM 350 Impeller Parts Assembly 3 2 1 23 24 4 5 6 7 9 12 17 8 15 19 22 20 21 18 13 11 10 16b 16a 14 If parts are unavailable from store...

Page 5: ...2a Attach Intake Extension if necessary If using Magnum to power an under gravel filter Strainer will not be needed Slide UGF Adapter provided over end of Intake Tube and rest Adapter on top of Lift Tube Figure 2b Split Flow Diffuser Outlet Tube Figure 3 Figure 1 STEP 3 INSTALL SPLIT FLOW DIFFUSER Install Split Flow Diffuser carefully on Outlet Tube as shown Figure 3 Tube lip must be positioned in...

Page 6: ...e Hose ends should touch cover Roll Hose Retainer Bands into place Figure 9b 8 9 STEP 6 POSITION MOTOR AND CANISTER Apply self adhesive Rubber Foot Pads to the underside of the Motor Assembly and extendible Stabilizer Legs in depressions provided Slide legs into position on underside of Motor Housing and extend as desired for stability Figure 6 Place unit Canister with Motor Assembly in well venti...

Page 7: ...nless steel Clips and remove Canister Cover by pushing up on Cover Tabs Figure 12 Grasp Carrying Handle and lift Canister off Motor Housing Assembly Figure 11 Figure 11 Motor Housing Assembly STEP 1 OPEN CANISTER AND REMOVE FROM MOTOR BASE Figure 10 Outlet Tube Hose Retainer Bands Intake Tube CAUTION When Cover is removed water can siphon onto floor if Intake and Outlet Tubes are not removed or va...

Page 8: ... cartridge over top of Impeller Housing and Rubber Gasket IMPORTANT Unlike other carbon Black Diamond Activated Carbon is graded for uniform particle size Grading prevents smaller media particles from escaping and seriously damaging Impeller Assembly Rigid Core Figure 15 Micron Cartridge Figure 17 Figure 18 CAUTION DO NOT force Canister onto Motor Assembly DO NOT start Motor yet NEVER run Motor wh...

Page 9: ...er flow excessive mechanical or water noise cloudy and or bad smelling water require immediate attention To ensure optimum filter performance and maintain full flow regular cleaning and media changes are recommended as necessary at least every 2 4 weeks Significantly reduced water flow is a sure sign of clogging media and should be dealt with immediately Always rinse or replace Filter Sleeve when ...

Page 10: ...rn parts immediately 6 Gently clean flat Rubber Gaskets with warm water only 7 Wash O Ring Seating Area on Canister and Cover Wet O Ring before reinstalling 8 Reassemble system and return to operation as previously instructed CAUTION IF YOU HAVE INSTALLED QUICK DISCONNECT VALVES always close all valves before disconnecting MAGNUM QUICK DISCONNECT VALVES Installation Operation Maintenance Magnum Qu...

Page 11: ...agnum Canister When servicing Magnum Turn off Magnum Close all valves Figure 22 Slide Lock Ring up twist Coupling and separate Figure 19 NOTE Coupling barrel may remain with either end of valve when disconnected This is normal and will not affect performance Lift Canister with Cover in place from motor for maintenance Reconnect by reversing order of previous steps NOTE To ensure that Couplings are...

Page 12: ...xi Brush accessory PA0554 Clean or replace Rite Size Flter Sleeve Carbon Media Container or Micron Cartridge SYMPTOM COMMENTS SOLUTION If air accumulates in Canister during operation If leakage occurs at hose connections If leakage occurs along rim of Canister Cover Move Intake away from airstone bubbles or other air source Check position of hoses and retainer bands to ensure that air is not being...

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