Installation Instructions - Hagen FLUVAL MSF 104 Instructions

Installation Instructions

*NOTE* READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL FILTER
There are no tools required to install, maintain or operate the Fluval system.
DO NOT PLUG IN FILTER UNTIL UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATER (see step 31).
Recommendation: Top up water in aquarium before commencing.
Assembly
(*All letter references apply to front cover drawings)
1) Verify that all components are present. (Refer to front cover).
2) Install feet. – Press one foot (A) into each of the four corners at
the bottom of the filter case. For permanent mounting apply a
permanent adhesive (not included).
PREPARING THE FILTER
3) Remove Motor Housing (B) from filter case.
4) Remove Foam Screen Frame (C) and Media Baskets (D) from
filter case.
Rinse both sides of the
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Foam Screen Frame (C)
under tap water to remove
any possible contaminants
before initial use.
Replace Foam Screen
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Frame (C) in filter case.
Refer to drawing for proper
placement.
7) Fill provided media in
appropriate media baskets. (See front cover for recommended placement). Remove plastic bags from filter
media before placing them. NOTE: The media placement indicated on the front cover of the booklet is only
a recommendation. For optimum media efficiency, read "Filter Media" section.
Rinse all media under tap water to remove any dust or debris before initial use.
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9) Replace Media Baskets (D) in filter case and replace
media basket cover (F).
10 Remove Seal Ring (G) from plastic bag. To ensure
proper closure of unit, make Seal Ring wet before
placing it in channel around base of Motor Housing (B).
NOTE: Failure to wet the Seal Ring may result in water
leakage and difficulty in closing the filter.
11 Install Impeller Cover (K) on underside of Motor
Housing (B) on top of Impeller. Squeeze tabs (see
drawing) to lock in place with a slight "click".
Replace Motor Housing (B) on unit. Align Motor
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Housing with filter case and push down to assure a
tight, secure fit. Make sure the power cord is properly
aligned with the indentation of the
filter case.Then lock in place with
Lift-Lock Clamps (H). If the unit does
not close properly, verify that all
inside components were placed
correctly.
INSTALLING THE FILTER
FILTER MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED
ABOVE WATER LEVEL.
13) Location – Place the unit in
its final position before attaching hosing. The filter is best located beneath the aquarium. Since the filter
uses gravity-feed, ensure the filter is stationed below the water level of the aquarium.
14 Attach Aqua Stop (I) to Motor Housing (B). Make sure that the lever on the Aqua Stop is pushed down to lock
the Aqua Stop in place.
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FLUVAL
FLUVAL
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IMPORTANT: Refer to front cover
for component identification.
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12a
alce Motor Housing on Unit (#12b/f.7 line)
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12b
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