Setup Instructions
1. Open the filter unit. To do this, release the 4 clips located
on the corners of the filter. Fig. 1
2. Lift the head unit off the canister body. Place it somewhere
safe where it will not be stepped on or broken. Fig. 2
3. Take the canister body to the sink. Ensure the area is clean
and free of detergents.
Fig. 1
4. Remove the filter grid and the filter media baskets from the
canister. (Refer to overview)
5. Follow the filter media layout in the overview which apply
to your filter. Remember to remove all media from the plastic
bags and rinse in tap water to remove excess dust. The
simplest way to do this is to empty the correct media into
its basket and run tap water through it. Rinse the inside of
Fig. 2
the canister body in tap water. DO NOT USE ANY SOAPS OR
DETERGENTS.
o-ring
6. Once all the filter media and the canister body have been
washed and the sponges have been inserted into the media
baskets, place the media baskets in the correct order back
into the canister body (refer to overview). Ensure the baskets
are all correctly aligned and the black o-rings are in place on
the media baskets, excluding the top basket. Fig 3
Fig. 3
7. Prior to installing the head unit, turn it over so you can see
the impeller. Ensure the power cord is not wet and plug into
the power outlet then turn it on. The priming pump will run
for approximately 40 seconds. Ensure the unit is working, this
includes both the priming pump and the impeller.
8. Align the filter inlet with the pipes in the media baskets
and press the head unit down gently. If the head does not
Fig. 4
seal properly, check the alignment of the media baskets and
ensure they are sitting correctly.
9. Latch and secure the clips. The filter unit is now ready to
be installed. Fig 4
Installation
10. Open the accessory box and remove all components from
Fig. 5
the plastic bags. You will find a set of taps and 2 lengths of hose.
Screw the collars of the taps all the way down (clockwise).
11. Push one end of the hose down onto the hosetail and screw
the collar up (anticlockwise) over the hose. Repeat for second
hosetail. Do not overtighten, hand tight is sufficient. Fig 5
12. Attach the taps to the top of the filter head and push the
locking lever down to lock the taps into position.
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