Place Intake Strainer (J) on Intake Stem (K).
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Attach Suction Cup Clip (L) on Intake Stem
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(K) and affix to inside of aquarium in desired
location. For best efficiency, be sure that the
Intake Strainer (J) is at least 1/2" – 1"
(1 – 3 cm) away from the bottom of the
aquarium. If it is too long, cut straight across
the Intake Tube with a sharp knife.
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Attach Suction Cup Clip (L) on Output
Nozzle (O).
18) Position Output Nozzle (O) in aquarium. It is
recommended to place it at or slightly below the water
surface. It can be rotated horizontally to ensure the output
is pointed where current is required.
Insert one end of Ribbed Hosing (P) on Intake Side of
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Aqua Stop (I).
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Hand-tighten Hose Lock Nuts (Q). Ensure that
hose is securely locked on unit before proceeding to
next step.
Pull Ribbed Hosing (P) up to aquarium rim (leave some
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slack), where the Intake Stem (K) is positioned, and cut
approximately 5" above the rim with a sharp knife.
IMPORTANT: Ribbed Hosing (P) should not be cut within
1.5" (4 cm) of Fluval wording (cut ribbed area only).
Push Rubber Adapter (R) on the cut end
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of Ribbed Hosing (P) and attach to Intake
Stem (K).
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Affix two Hose Elbows (S) on Ribbed
Hosing (P) to ensure a lock-fit on aquarium rim.
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Attach the remaining piece of Ribbed
Hosing (P) to the Output Side of the
Aqua Stop (I).
25) Hand-tighten Hose Lock Nuts (Q).
26) Pull Ribbed Hosing (P) up to aquarium rim,
where the Output Nozzle (O) is positioned,
and cut approximately 5" above the rim with
a sharp knife. IMPORTANT: Ribbed Hosing (P)
should not be cut within 1.5" (4 cm) of Fluval
wording (cut ribbed area ONLY).
Push Rubber Adapter (R) on the cut end
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of Ribbed Hosing (P) and attach to Output
Nozzle (O).
Affix two Hose Elbows (S) on Ribbed
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Hosing (P) to ensure a lock-fit on aquarium rim.
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OUT
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4 cm
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