Maintenance
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Remove the impeller and shaft from the impeller case and
Shaft
rinse thoroughly under warm tap water.
Impeller
After cleaning, reassemble the parts in the opposite order
setting the impeller drive magnet and then the impeller cover.
Twist the cover clockwise towards "CLOSE" to securely lock
the cover in place.
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Affixing the Motor Head
Once cleaning is completed, ensure the filter media container is correctly aligned before affixing
the motor head (please refer to point No. 2 )
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Assembling the Hose Adapter Unit
Key
Key Cover
33a
33b
34
35
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Priming Water
Prime water as described in point No. 9 .
Note: Once the water starts flowing, don't forget to readjust the water flow to the level prior to
Maintenance.
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Plug in Tetra EX Filter
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Place the filter in an
upright position. Insert
the hose adaptor unit
into the motor head
33. Turn key
34. Press key down
35. Close key cover
Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting
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Problem
Cause
The respective "
" marks on the filter container
and the filter case are not aligned
The motor head
cannot be
Incorrect arrangement of the filter containers
affixed to the
filter case
Too much filter media has been put into the
containers
The lift buckles and/or safety buckles are not
properly closed
There are foreign substances or dirt on the filter
Water leakage
case or O-ring
from the motor
head
The O-ring is displaced, damaged and/or missing
The edge of the motor head is damaged
Improper assembly of the hose adaptor unit
The power is off
The motor is
The impeller shaft is broken
not operating
The impeller is missing or is clogged with foreign
materials such as pebbles and shells
Hose adaptor unit is excessively dirty
Hoses have been incorrectly connected
Excessive dirt build up in the hoses
Water intake strainer is clogged
Filter media is clogged
Filter media have been put in nets or materials other
than those supplied by the manufacturer
Reduced
water flow
Filter media have been improperly combined
Filter floss is too dirty
Dirt build up in the impeller chamber
Water is not circulating
Components other than those supplied by the
manufacturer have been attached to the hoses
There is insufficient distance between the filter and
the water surface level of the tank
Filter media is clogged
Air build up
Air is coming in through the overflow pipe
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Solution
Make sure that the "
" marks are properly
aligned
Make sure that the connection pipes of the filter
media containers are properly aligned
Take out excess filter media and flatten remaining
media
Close all the lift buckles and safety buckles
properly
Thoroughly clean the adjoining section of the
O-ring and filter case
Set or replace the O-ring
Replace the motor head (*consult place of purchase)
Properly assemble the hose adaptor unit
The power is off
The impeller shaft is broken
The impeller is missing or is clogged with foreign
materials such as pebbles and shells
Detach the hose adaptor unit and clean the inside
under warm water
Check whether the hose is entangled or crimped
Periodically clean the inside of the hoses and the
intake and drainage pipes
Remove all foreign substances, clean off the dirt
Remove the filter media and wash with tank water
taken from the tank
Do not place the filter media in nets or nylon
stockings. Doing so may cause clogging, which in
turn may block the water flow
Check that the filter media have been set as per
the manual
Replace it with a new one
Thoroughly clean the impeller chamber/impeller
under warm water
When starting, check that the return pipe is
above the water surface level of the tank (required
to remove air in the filter), then press the start button
(water Priming function)
Avoid using accessories other than those provided
by the manufacturer, as this will inhibit water flow
The top of the motor head should at least be 10 cm
below the water surface. The larger the distance the
better (see recommendations)
Clean the filter media
Replace the O-ring on the overflow pipe or ensure
that the connection between the overflow pipe and
water intake pipe is below the water surface level
of the tank.
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