Aquael® Ultramax 1500 External Aquarium Canister Filter for Fish Tank Filtration

DESCRIPTION The Ultramax 1500 is an easy-to-use pre-filter with a convenient valve system and advanced self-priming. This technologically-advanced canister filter can be counted on to meet al of your aquarium water filtration needs. Features: Aquarium Filter Mechanical Filtration, Biological Filtration, chemical filtrationCanister FilterPatented solutions that guarantee exceptional comfort of use396.25 US Gal / h (1500 l/h) 66.04 - 118.87 US Gal (250-450l) UV Sterilizers, moduleswith media for biological and chemical filtration Biological, chemical filtration media Filter media; Zeomax, Bioceramax 600, 800, 1200, Carbomax, Nitromax pro, Phosemax pro, mechanical filtration sponge Includes: 1 FilterIntended Pet(s): FishColor: BlackMaterial: PlasticProduct Dimensions: 14.96 in x 11.41 in x 18.89 in (38 x 29 x 48 cm)Product Weight: 17.68 lbCapacity: Freshwater aquariums 105.66 - 184.92 US Gal (400-700l)Directions: The ULTRAMAX filter must ALWAYS be positioned below the water level in the tank. To improve the appearance of your aquarium installation, you should place the filter inside a specially designed aquarium cabinet under the tank. Earlier insert the filter valves into the holes in the cover. The valves in the new filter are in the box with the hoses. To prepare the device for operation, assemble the parts b-i from as shown in. The bottom ends of the hoses should be pressed until refusal onto the inlet stubs of the filter, and secured with clamp nuts . In order to ensure tightness, the ends of the hoses need to be pressed until refusal onto the stubs. Before putting the filter into operation, remove the filter cover by unfastening the four clasps securing the pre-filter and the four clasps securing the filter cover. Next, lift up the filter cover . Take the filter baskets and media out of the filter. The sponges and cotton wool should be soaked in water before use. The ceramic filter media should be poured from the plastic bags directly into the filter baskets. After that, they should be thoroughly rinsed to remove any residual dust. Otherwise, the dust may cause temporary cloudiness of water in the tank. In order to speed up the initiation of biological filtration, the sponge and ceramic media should be sprinkled with a biostarter containing live cultures of nitrifying bacteria (e.g. AQUAEL ACTIBACTOL). Next, put the filter baskets with filter media inside the filter in the following order (starting from the bottom): black sponge (thin), blue sponge (thick), cotton wool, ceramic media, container sieve and assemble the filter cover by closing the four clasps (k) holding the filter cover and the four pre-filter clasps . NOTE: in a newly-purchased filter, the filter media may be arranged in a different order. For optimum performance, arrange the filter mediaas described above. After the filter has been assembled, it can be primed with water. Make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains and that the hose valves are open . Pull the priming lever located in the cover all the way out and then push it back in place. The resulting negative pressure inside the filter will cause it to automatically fill up with water from the aquarium tank. You will have to add water to the tank to compensate for the resulting drop of water level. Directly after the filter has been filled with water, it can be connected to the mains. NOTE: initially, the device may operate slightly louder, discharging large amounts of air bubbles through the outlet hose. This is normal, and is caused by the automatic venting of the inside of the filter. NOTE: In the event that the lever used for filling the filter is blocked, insert a screwdriver in the opening in the front part of the lever and pull it out. Caution: The device you purchased was manufactured in conformity with all safety standards currently in force on the area of European Union. For long lasting and safe usage please read the safety conditions below: Important! Read carefully before use. Keep for future reference. Read this operating and installation manual carefully before every installation and activation of the device. The device is designed for usage only indoors and accordingly to its destination. The device can be powered from a power grid of voltage stated on the device. The power cord is non-detachable and cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the device must be discarded. Before performing maintenance on equipment in the aquarium or in the garden pool, remove the plug or turn off the equipment.Always unplug all devices in the tank before putting your hand into the water. This device can be operated by children who are at least eight years of age, by persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities or persons with no prior experience with the device only under supervision or followingan instruction on the safe operation of the device to ensure that the person is aware of any associated risks. The device is not a child's toy! Do not let children to clean or perform maintenance on the device without supervision.