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Risk of fire due to the hot surface of the heater!
The heater and filter can be destroyed by the gener-
ated heat.
• Do not switch the heater on until the filter is com-
pletely filled with water, switched on and the water
is continuously circulated.
• Switch off the heater and allow it to cool down be-
fore removing it from the water.
How to proceed:
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• Completely fill the container with water and place it
next to the aquarium.
– Fill the container via the opening for the heater.
For this, remove the heater or blind plug. (→ Re-
moving the heater)
– When starting it up for the first time, ensure that
the connection unit is max. 80 cm below the sur-
face of the water. Ensure that the water outlet
REMEDY OF FAULTS
Malfunction
Unit does not start up.
Water flow insufficient
Insufficient filtering performance Foam filter soiled
Insufficient water heating
(only units with heater)
Increased noise
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Cause
No mains voltage
Impeller unit blocked
Excessive height difference between the top edge of
the aquarium and the suction unit
Water level in the unit too low
Filter housing or impeller unit soiled
Impeller unit worn
Flow incorrectly set
Foam filter soiled
Activated carbon soiled
Ceramic substrate soiled
Suction basket clogged
Pipework soiled
Foam filter worn
Ceramic substrate soiled
Ceramic substrate worn
Activated carbon exhausted
Heater defective
Heater not calibrated
Water temperature incorrectly set on the heater
Air in the filter, vent hose on the pump not correctly
positioned.
(flow-out pipe or water distributor) is not sub-
merged.
– A completely filled filter may be more than 80 cm
below the surface of the water. Note the maxi-
mum head height. (→ Technical data)
• Route each power connection cable such that it
forms a drip loop.
• Unit with heater: Set the water temperature on the
heater. (→ Heater operating manual).
Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit
switches on immediately. When the unit is switched
on, it takes several minutes for the air to escape from
the unit (this makes a noise).
• Adjust the flow at the flow regulator if necessary.
(→ Assembling the suction unit)
Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
• Unit with heater: Disconnect the unit and heater
from the power supply
FiltoSmart 100/200/300, FiltoSmart Thermo 100/200/300
Remedy
Check the mains voltage.
Clean
Reduce the height difference
Top up water
Clean
Replace the impeller unit.
Correct the setting
Clean
Clean
Clean
Clean suction basket.
Clean suction unit, flow-out unit and
hoses.
Clean
Replace
Clean
Replace
Replace
Replace
Calibrate
Correct the water temperature set-
ting on the heater.
Correct the position of the vent
hose.