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1. To avoid injury do not touch moving parts or hot parts CAUTION Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the aquarium from electricity supply before placing hands in water before putting on or taking off parts and while the equipment is being installed maintained or handled Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not In use This is an aquarium filter pump Do not use this filter pump for other than intended use i e do not use in swimming pools bathrooms etc The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition This filber pump is not submersible Never put the filter head in water or under water Jets Do not use this filter pump in swimming pools or other situations where people are immersed This filber pump is suitable for use in water temperatures up to 35 C Do not use this filter pump with inflammable or drinkable liquids This filber pump is suitable for INDOOR use only Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing Make sure that the filter oump is securely installed before operating it Do not allow pump to run dry If an extension cord is necessary a cord with proper rating should be used A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat
2. 3 48 hours so any air from 100 to 1500 us cm bubbles trapped in the Measurement range in salt water mS cm from 20 80 from 20 80 filter can be released Otherwise the probe s accuracy will be reduced Instrument accuracy in salt water from 40 to 80 mS cm 4 4 It s Important to note that conductivity is a gross measurement only and cannot specifically indicate the concentration or presence of any one specific component The EC Monitoring system is also used to protect the aquarium against other abnormal operation conditions such as the absence of water within the filter Why is Electrical Conductivity so important in aquaria One of the most important issues for aquarium keepers is providing and maintaining a suitable and stable environment for living organisms EC plays an important role in monitoring both fresh and saltwater tanks providing a general but fundamental alert that something is changing inside the aquarium It is something similar to the body temperature of a person a deviation from the normal range does not point to a specific illness but suggests that something is changing or has been altered and needs to be investigated In nature every biotope can be identified by a complex list of interrelated characteristics In aquatic environments EC is a very important element Fish are very sensitive to this value since conductivity is strictly related to the amount of osmotic pressure exert
3. ENTER ENGLISH C G Sn IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed HEAD AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed when handling the Fluval Canister Filter including the following 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ana ai the important notices on the appliance before using Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit 2 DANGER To avoid possible electric shock special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment For each of the following situations do not attempt repairs yourself return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance A If the appliance falls into the water DON T reach for it First unplug it and retrieve it If electrical components of the appliance get wet unplug the appliance immediately B If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage or if RCD or GFCI Ground Fault Current Interrupter switches off disconnect the power supply cord from mains and remove pump from water C Carefully examine the appliance after installation It should not be plugged if there is water on parts not intended to be wet D Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug or if it is malfunctioning or it is dropped or damaged in any manner The power cord of this applia
4. 60Hz 190 cm 6 2 ft Wattages 120V 60Hz 18W 230 240V 50Hz 17W HNAG Cares TE arc 0808 AC23 249V50Hz 2EW C Ora DR FLUVAL G6 Filter Dimensions L x W x H 249x249x326mm Aquarium Capacity 300 600 80 160gal Pump Output 230 240V 50Hz 2460 h 650 g h 120V 60Hz 2510 I h 665 g h Mechanical Cartridge 980 Biological Volume 4 0 1 05 gal Filtration Volume 8 7 2 3 gal Filter Circulation 1 000 I h 265 g h Head Height 5OHz 210 cm 6 10 ft 60Hz 230 cm 7 6 ft Wattages 120V 60Hz 27W 230 240V 50Hz 28W Initial flow rate including filtration media standard length hose and output nozzles www fluval g com RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM LCD SCREEN FLOW MAP Low Flow after 5 min from Power On Low Flow within 5 min RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM TWO YEAR WARRANTY Fluval G Advanced Filtration System offers a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship under normal aquarium usage and service We offer a 2 Year warranty on all non replaceable parts which means that the filter will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s discretion free of charge when the complete pump is returned with proof of purchase and postage paid Please include 4 00 to cover shipping a
5. turn the top knob IMPELLER ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE clockwise to lock the filter into place OR REPLACEMENT 13 Close the cartridge lid Insert the AQUASTOP It is advisable to clean the impeller chamber and the Valve into the top of the filter with indicator impeller assembly twice a year Maintenance of this arrows facing front Push the unit down and close filter part is not signaled on the display but should the AQUASTOP release lever This will engage the be done at the same time biological maintenance is AQUASTOP valve Then pull down the silver performed AGUASTUP valve Note There is a seal ring around the inside of the impeller cover that may get stuck into position It s important to lubricate O rings and gaskets with Fluval silicone lubricant A325 on a br annual basis to ensure easy removal of parts as well as proper sealing of components TO CLEAN THE IMPELLER ASSEMBLY 14 If no water starts to fill the filter push the 1 While the filter head priming button down P is off the filter canister vigorously several times turn the filter head up This should evacuate any side down Place it gen trapped air and restart tly on a towel to absorb the water flow any excess water HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM 2 Locate the impeller cover o remove the impeller cover twist it counter clockwise with the thumb and index fin ger pressed up against the tabs
6. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled The connection should be carried out by a qualified electrical installer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For the complete use and understanding of this product it is recommended that you read this manual thoroughly and understand all the steps involved Failure to do so may result in damage to this product HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM CONTENTS Click on an image to link to Introduction Electrical Conductivity Monitoring System A hel Replacement Parts section l2 DAYS DAYS 5b WKS d HydroTech Technology Installation and Set Up General Maintenance ALERT CONDUCTIVITY OUT OF RANGE Filter Media Options Warning Message Trouble Shooting FAQ s Exploded Parts View TWO YEAR WARRANTY Filter Specifications LCD Screen Flow Map Warranty Registration www fluval g com HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM INTRODUCTION The Fluval G Filter is unparalleled in filtration performance versatility and control in managing water characteristics The G3 model has been designed for aquariums up to 300 Liters BO US gal and will process 700 liters 185 US gallons of water every hour The G6 model will handle aquariums up to 600 Liters 160 US gal and processes 1000 liters 265 Gallons of water every hour The Fluval Gs HydroT
7. FILTRATION SYSTEM 11 Carefully re insert the chemical filter by slowly pushing it down into the chamber and allowing it to fill itself with the water If it s pushed in too fast or too hard water in the bottom chamber may spill over the edges Once extracted the cartridge can be refilled or replaced with the desired chemical media If you are re tfilling the chemical filter cartridge with Bulk Media a Hemove the cartridge from the cup b Remove the bottom cap of the chemical cartridge empty it and refill to 1cm below the top rim 12 Align the cartridge assembly of the cartridge c Before replacing the cartridge cap check for so the notch at the back right of the cartridge any particles or debris on the outer lip or head matches the key on the motor head and underneath the cap then turn the top knob clockwise to lock the cartridge into place T d Debris in either area can prevent a proper seal from taking place 13 Close the cartridge lid and pull down the AQUASTOP lever and restore power e Replace cartridge cap Note If using a non Fluval brand chemical media It s important to make sure the chemical media can t escape through the chemical media cartridge slots When in doubt place chemical media in a separate Fluval chemical media bag then insert into chemical cartridge 9 Place cartridge back into the cartridge cup 14 If no water starts circulating push the pri
8. RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM Hinse the inside and outside of the cartridge with fresh water to remove any impurities Note that debris is col lected on the interior of the cartridge If using the carbon cartridge provided remove it from the cartridge cup and then remove the plastic bag After rinsing it thorough ly with tap water place the cartridge back into the bottom cup making sure it s properly aligned e He place the cartridge cup and attach the mechanical cartridge to the priming chamber using a clockwise motion e Put the mechanical cartridge assembly aside preferably into a bucket If using another loose or granulated chemical media i e Fluval Lab oeries Nitrate or Phosphate Remover fill the cup to 1 cm below the top rim Maintenance Note The mechanical cartridges should be rinsed every 14 days sooner if the Alert low flow warning appears The filter cartridge included is a general usage cartridge To remove smaller debris in salt water or in low sediment aquariums a fine cartridge can be purchased To find an online retailer visit www fluval g com B Preparation of Chemical Filter Cartridge e Hemove the chemical filter cartridge located on the right when facing the filter by turning the knob counter clockwise from the position e Head more about filter media choices at to the a position Pull out the
9. by applying a twisting movement Check that the hoses are well inserted into the rim assembly and the ring nuts are properly tightened Check that the hoses are well positioned into the AQUASTOP and the ring nuts are properly tightened Check that no dirt is present on the red O rings of the AQUASTOP Check that the AGUASTOP valve is fully open valve lever fully down Check that there are no slacks or loops in the intake and output hoses Wrongly installed or wrong filtration media The filter comes equipped with a filtration media but if you choose to use another type of filtering media check when it needs to be replaced Please refer to the Filter Media section for further details on how to choose the correct filter media oqueezed or pinched hosing In order for the filter to operate properly hosing should always follow a straight path from the filter to the aquarium rim with some slack but no loops The filter will not work efficiently if the hose is too long or too short Check that the hoses have been properly installed Check that the aquarium water level is not more than 15 cm below your aquarium rim Check that the hose connected to the intake strainer is attached to the correct adaptor of the AQUASTOP check that the water flow follows the direction of the arrows marked on the front of the AQUASTOP Check that the white flaps on the underside of the priming chamber are
10. cartridge www fluval g com e Before replacing the cartridge cap check for any particles or debris on the outer lip or underneath the cap Debris in either area can prevent a proper seal from taking place e Replace cartridge cap and re insert cartridge into cartridge cup It can only be re assembled following the correct left to right orientation He attach cartridge cup to chemical cartridge cap by aligning the arrows e Release the chemical cartridge cup from the assembly head by pushing against one of the two marked black clips located in the middle of the cartridge While pressing the clip pull the cup downwards e Put the chemical cartridge assembly aside HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM C Insert the filter gasket e ake the baskets and biological G nodes to a sink Hemove G nodes from the plastic bags mixing e Open the silver metal lid fasteners located on the small and large G nodes evenly into each each corner of the filter Take off the filter head basket and carefully set it aside so not to damage the sensors on the underside of the lid Leave enough space at the top no nodes should be protruding from the upper edges of the baskets To avoid problems when stack ing the baskets there should be a minimum omm between the bas ket edge and G nodes e Add more G nodes if desired Align the red silicone seal into the black groove located a
11. contact resulting in a highly efficient filtration process STAGE Ill Biological Filtration Following the mechanical and chemical cleaning water enters into the biological filtration stage The Fluval G Bio Baskets are filled with the new Fluval G Nodes which are specifically engineered and manufactured so the tunnel and cave sizes perfectly accommodate billions of nitrifying bacteria to purify aquarium water The Fluval G s biological filtration media comes in two sizes for maximum compaction and lasts six months before maintenance is required HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM Filtration Options Fluval offers an extensive array of premium quality replacement filter media The true power of the Fluval G cartridge system is the combination of filter design and filtration media options The combination provides maximum flexibility when managing the aquatic environment See Filter Media Options Section for more information on the types of Fluval G and Fluval brand media available QUALITY FEATURES Push Button Instant Priming System With the Fluval G there Is no need for manual siphoning You can draw water into the system by simply pushing the priming button down all the way two to three times in quick succession As water flows through the intake hos ing it will fill the Canister pushing air out of its way Any remaining air will be expelled through the output nozzle causing the water in
12. cover use the extraction tool to remove the impeller RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM e here are three parts to the impeller NOTE The FLUVAL G6 Upper Bushing consists of a rubber element a thrust bearing Normally the thrust bearing remains inside the rubber bushing but if it comes off or is removed it must be correctly re installed before reassembling the unit lop Rubber bushing which fits into the middle The motor cannot operate without it This applies circle of the impeller cover to the Fluval G6 model only e Pull out the ceramic shaft IMPORTANT The ceramic shaft is resistant to wear in use but Ceramic impeller shaft bottom rubber bushings glued together Impeller assembly Magnet impeller blades PRIORITY 4 ALERT is still fragile Handle carefully during cleaning ALERT CONDUCTIVITY OUT OF e Rinse the impeller assembly thoroughly with CONDUCTIVITY RANGE clean water OUT OF RANGE e f necessary replace the impeller assembly using original spare parts POSSIBLE REASONS FOR AN EC ALERT 1 There is not enough water in the filter Check that the filter cartridges and hoses are properly Put the ceramic shaft back into the magnet Place the shaft back installed and the aquarium has enough water into the centre part of 2 The filter has not been operating long enough the cover gently turning The unit should run for 24 hours to r
13. enhance biological nitrification and help reduce am developed from a pure high monia and nitrite grade strong base anion IMPORTANT Replenish only 1 3 to 1 2 half at mm exchange resin Nitrate Hemover rapidly and selectively removes nitrate and exchange resin Laboratory one time to allow proper seeding from older media d U apus w LO TIGA eliminates toxic nitrite in a matter of hours resulting in a healthy environment for your fish It s safe for all fish plants and invertebrates will not not affect pH OTHER QUALITY FLUVAL FILTRATION OPTIONS or hardness and is phosphate free FLUVAL LAB SERIES Hesin can be recharged several times Hemoves up to 25 mg L ppm of nitrate in a 20 U S Gal 189 L aquarium OPTI CARB For freshwater use only Hi Capacity lon Exchange Media Opti Carb s mixture of ion exchange and synthetic organic CARBON removal resins and research grade carbon combine to cre ate a powerful adsorbent water polishing media Opti Carb can rapidly reduce dissolved organic matter remove pro teins before they break down into toxic compounds and eliminate odors and discolorations The result Is sparkling clear aquarium water Use as everyday filter media or for removal of specific toxic metals and organic compounds Does not affect pH KH and general hardness Treats up to 189 L US Gal For larger tanks use multiple bags Fluval Carbon is a premium research grade low ash carbon
14. filter canister gasket and chemical cartridge assembly are in place 4 There is a foreign object inside the filter 3 Water level inside the filter has increased due to wrong operations and this hinders cartridge closing The cartridges cup got stuck because they have not been correctly installed Remove the Q The pre filter lid doesn t close cartridges and repeat the operation A Check that pre filter handles are properly aligned in the f position not able to close the four metal lid fasteners Q can t insert the AGUASTOP valve into the A The filter head is not correctly oriented with filter top respect to the filter body Not all four metal lid A mM mE fasteners are fully inside their seats Assure 1 AQUASTOP orientation is wrong indicator that all the metal lid fasteners are simultaneously arrows do not face front wide open before proceeding with filter head 2 The AQUASTOP release lever has and or closing operation AQUASTOP valve lever have not been lifted to a l Pee On oer TT Ine Q I m not able to disengage the filter head from AQUASTOP the filter canister Assure that all the four silver metal lid fasteners Q can t remove the AQUASTOP are simultaneously wide open A The AQUASTOP release lever hasn t been lifted The presence of foreign objects could have generated an anomalous friction Take off the Q I have turned the lock nuts of the AQUASTOP filter
15. the G nodes at once will wipe out the healthy and helpful bacteria created and adversely affect the health and balance of the aquarium 6 Lift out the biological media basket cover and place it aside Equipment needed to clean biological filter Bucket 1 Unplug the filter from the electrical supply 2 remove the AQUASTOP Valve lift the silver AQUASTOP valve lever and the black AQUASTOP release lever Remove the AQUASTOP valve assembly 7 Using the handles lift out the biological baskets Pour out the water remaining in the filter canister into a bucket 3 Keep the silver AQUASTOP lever pushed up and push the black AQUASTOP release lever down Open the cartridge lid If the AQUASTOP lever is not fully lifted the valve may still be open and cause the water to spill from the filter when the mechanical pre filter and chemical cartridges are removed Rinse or replace G nodes as necessary Note When clean ing the biological filter media ONLY aquarium water should be used to 4 Remove the mechanical pre filter cartridge located on the left and the chemical filter rinse them By using normal tap water all useful cartridge located on the right by turning the bacteria on the filter media might be killed by knob counter clockwise from the fm position chlorine and or heavy metals To preserve the to the position Place the cartridges in biological colonies do not replace more t
16. 0 L aquarium of phosphate The specialized mesh size of the carbon component maximizes the surface to volume ratio for optimized performance HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM Spare Chemical Media PHOSPHATE REMOVER Cartridge for Fluval G3 or G6 Fluval G re usable Chemical cartridges are for use with the Fluval G advanced filters The mesh size of the cartridges are designed to Fluval Lab Series Phosphate Hemover rapidly adsorbs large quantities of Phosphate silicate and dissolved organics with out leaching Maintaining low levels of phosphate will result hold most loose or granulated in cleaner healthier aquarium chemical filter media and water while allowing corals to efficiently absorb the provide maximum versatility calcium they require to grow and reproduce for the hobbyist Phosphate Remover contains ferric oxide an iron based phosphate binder ideal for use in aquarium filters 150g removes up to 20 mg L BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION MEDIA PPM of phosphate in a 50 U S Gal 189 L FLUVAL G NODES aquarium Will not affect pH or hardness Fluval ceramic G Nodes fea For freshwater and marine environments FLUVAL ture a complex pore system 2 where beneficial bacterial will kam thrive With more capacity and NITRATE REMOVER m a shape that enables them to sisa Fluval Lab Series Nitrate En EN be compacted tightly within the Remover is a high capacity ion 5 filter baskets the G Nodes
17. CK IMPELLER ROTOR Refer to instructions 2 PRIORITY Blocked Impeller This message appears when the impeller is blocked and the filter is not pumping water For further instructions visit www fluval g com ALERT TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE 3 PRIORITY Alert Temperature This message appears when the aquarium water temperature Is outside the set range For further instructions visit www fluval g com ALERT CONDUCTIVITY OUT OF RANGE 4 PRIORITY Alert Conductivity This message appears when the aquarium water conductivity Is outside the set range For further instructions visit www fluval g com ALERT LOW FLOW Refer to instructions man 5 PRIORITY Low Flow This message appears when the water flow Is equal or below the factory set minimum For further instructions visit www fluval g com HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM GENERAL MAINTENANCE DO NOI POUR THIS WATER BACK INTO THE FILTER MECHANICAL FILTER MAINTENANCE avoid water spillage place the entire assembly into a bucket before proceeding The mechanical pre filter cartridge should be rinsed every 14 days sooner if the Alert low flow warning appears If the Mechanical Schedule has been correctly programmed you will receive an alert when it s time to clean the cartridge Equipment needed Towel bucket flathead screwdriver TO CLEAN THE FILTE
18. Just before It releases there will be some resistance but keep turning the impel ler cover gently until it releases upwards WARNING This filter pump is not submersible Never put the filter head in water or under water jets 3 Pull the impeller cover up and out of its socket The impeller may or may not come out with the impeller cover Note The impeller is magnetized so there Will be a slight resis tance when you pull it upwards If the impeller does not come out with the impeller cover use the metal impeller hook to remove the impeller 4 There are three parts to the impeller e Ceramic impeller shaft 2 rubber bushings e Impeller assembly Magnet impeller blades e op rubber bushing sits in the center of the impeller cover G3 www fluval g com If necessary remove the top bushing from the impeller shaft and place it back into the center of the impeller cover so it s not lost IMPORTANT NOTE The Fluval G6 top rubber bush Ing consists of the rubber bushing and a thrust bearing Normally the thrust bearing remains inside the rubber mount but if it comes off or is removed it must be correctly re installed before reassembling the impeller assembly The motor WILL NOT operate without it This applies to the Fluval G6 model only 6 Hinse the impeller assembly thoroughly with clean water 7 If necessary replace the impeller assembly using original Fluval G spare parts Unnecess
19. R 1 Unplug the filter from the electrical supply 2 Open the cartridge lid The silver AQUASTOP valve lever must be completely up and the black AQUASTOP release lever must be completely pushed down in order to open the lid If the AQUASTOP lever ts not fully lifted the valve may still be open and cause the water to spill from the filter when the mechanical cartridge is removed ii 6 Rotate the mechani cal pre filter cartridge anti clockwise to sepa rate it from the car tridge head 7 To remove the cartridge from its dirt collection cup simultaneously squeeze the ridged areas found on either side of the cups grooves 4 3 Remove the mechani cal pre filter cartridge located on the left when facing the filter by turn Ing the knob counter clockwise from the position to the position Rinse the inside and outside of the cartridge thoroughly with warm tap water 4 Carefully lift up the cartridge so the excess water stays in the bottom cup and doesnt spill back into the filter The bottom cup acts as a dirt receptacle and this water needs to be emptied into a bucket or sink RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM 13 Before re assem bling always check that the red O ring of the mechanical pre filter car tridge assembly is free 9 Debris is collected on the inside of the filter
20. anging in the water again by using the proper test kits it is possible to evaluate which parameter is going out of control For example the continuous production of nitrates operated by nitrifying bacteria will result in a correspondent continuous increase of the EC value The above mentioned examples clearly indicate how important the EC value is However at the same time it cannot be used to directly state the origin of a specific problem but it is rather a general alert signal which needs interpretation by performing further investigations uS cm With some experience dealing with this 340 parameter and knowing your aquarium it will 330 become easier to know what changing 320 conditions the EC readings are showing and 310 to decide if it is simply time to perform a water 300 change or whether something else is happening 290 30 in your tank Related to this it is important to track the right from the beginning 270 In the following example See graph the EC value 260 of a liter aquarium has shown an increase 950 of 30 in 37 days After performing some 40 chemical analysis it was possible to see that at O 10 eee 30 40 least a part of this increase was due to Nitrates which in the same period have risen from 23 to 40 mg L as NO By simply making a 3076 water change using osmotic water we were able to re establish the original values to around 250yS cm EC in Saltwater In marine aquariu
21. arbed adaptor turn the nut counter clock wise as tightly as pos sible without forcing it A Install the AQUASTOP e Lift the silver AQUASTOP valve lever on top of the filter to a full upright position Next lift the black AQUASTOP release lever to the left e Stretch the hose up to the intake cross rim assembly Using scissors or a utility knife cut the hose just above the lock nut Important to avoid damaging the AQUASTOP levers always follow the recommended sequences procedures and never force anything Insert the AQUASTOP Valve into the top of the e Take the cross rim assembly off the rim filter with indicator attachment and push the hose onto the barbed arrows facing front and connector turn the nut lock clockwise securing close the AGUASTOP the hose to the rim connector release lever This engages the AQUASTOP valve Then pull the aquastop valve lever down Note Don t force the silver valve lever or re lease lever If it doesn t close easily then you need to reinstall the Aquastop assembly making sure to align it properly Place the intake assembly back onto the rim attachment press ing it into place until you hear it click HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM C Connect the output hose MENU SETTINGS e The output hose will connect on the right side of Start up Screen the AQUASTOP up arrow Hepeat this same When the fil
22. ary motor vibration would be an indication of a worn impeller and warrant a replacement Put the ceramic shaft back into the magnet Place the shaft back into the centre part of the cover gently turning and pressing the rubber bushing until the ceramic shaft is all the way into the top rubber bushing 9 Re insert the impeller assembly back into the impeller well You ll feel it pull as the magnet is drawn down into place Put the impeller cover into position by turning the cover clockwise until it clicks back into place 10 Re assemble the filter as outlined in the Biological Filter Media Maintenance section EXTERIOR CLEANING To clean the surface of the Fluval G filter use water and a soft cloth Do not use detergents cleaners or any cloth with a rough or abrasive surface since this can scratch the gloss surface Never clean the display under water jets Never immerse the filter lid in water or place un der taps running water HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM FLUVAL G ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY EC MONITORING SYSTEM What is Electrical Conductivity Electrical conductivity EC is a measure of the water s ability to carry an electrical current and indirectly a measure of dissolved solids or ions in the water Pure water has a very low conductivity value nearly zero hence the more dissolved solids and ions occurring in the water the more electrical current the water is able to
23. ay will switch on and after a short 2 CHEM Shows the elapsed days from last pause it will show the start up and setup recorded chemical cartridge maintenance sequence of the filter Once the start sequence operation has ended the pump will initiate the water flow 3 BIOL Shows the elapsed weeks from last provided the filter is completely filled with water recorded biological maintenance operation The pump will not operate if the filter is not completely full of water 4 SCROLL UP DOWN Both keys allow you to scroll to and through menu choices as well as Once the water is flowing properly check the and increasing and decreasing values aquarium water level again and if necessary restore it to adequate levels WATER FLOW Displays the approximate flow rate When a100 flow is detected the triangle will be full and water will move through STEP 7 FILTER SETTINGS the tubes When the flowrate decreases the triangle will empty accordingly You are now ready to set up your filter options using the menus 6 T C Displays the aquarium water temperature measured If electrical supply is 5OHz the temperature is automatically set to Celsius degrees if the electrical supply is 60Hz the temperature is set to Fahrenheit degrees F 7 _S cm Displays the value of water electrical conductivity monitored by the filter by automati cally distinguishing if it s a marine or fresh water aquarium Allow 48 hrs for pro
24. c needs From there the water flows through the biological filtration baskets where the Fluval G Nodes accommodate billions of beneficial bacteria which are necessary to break down nitrogenous wastes As water flows back into the aquarium the adjustable output nozzle or spray bars disperses the return flow in multiple directions agitating the water and creating currents that help break down organic wastes and prevent them from settling The result is a continuous flow of clean and crystal clear water RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM STAGE Mechanical Filtration Cartridge opecific to the Fluval G the traditional mechanical filtration foam has been replaced with compact high capacity and long lasting pleated pre filter cartridge that traps significantly more debris than traditional foam filter models This is a closed system within the Fluval G so all water that flows through the filter must first pass through the pre filter cartridge for pre cleaning The pre filter cartridge is available in two formats standard weave and Oum for marine aquariums water polishing in freshwater tanks The effective ness of the Fluval G s pre filtration process means that less solid waste is solubilised in the aquarium water for less waste accumulation and also makes the chemical and biological filtration components of the system more effective www fluval g c
25. cm 45 46 47 48 49 o0 91 ge 03 o4 07 08 59 60 www fluval g com Salinity PSU 29 0976 29 8205 30 5459 31 2739 32 0044 30 7375 33 4732 34 2113 34 9520 35 6952 36 4409 37 1891 37 9399 38 6931 39 4490 40 2074 Specific gravity IM IM M IM M OM M OM IM 0219 0224 0230 0236 0241 0247 0252 0258 4 9 0279 O280 O286 0291 0297 O303 To obtain the correct salinity level for your aquarium simply fill the tank with de ionized osmotic water Turn on the heater and wait until the water has reached the desired temperature Then assuring an adequate water movement slowly add the salt until the EC reading reaches the value of 53 mS cm Please note that the complete dissolution of salt and therefore the correct EC reading needs at least 24 46 hours jet of water Does my EC Monitor require any maintenance The EC monitoring system does not require maintenance It is however recommended to periodically clean the conductivity terminals located on the underside of the filter lid by rinsing with a soft HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM FILTER MEDIA OPTIONS FLUVAL G FILTER FILTRATION MEDIA Mechanical Pre Filter Cartridges A healthier aquarium environment is guaranteed through more frequent and easier cartridge cleaning and or replacement Due to the special nature of the mechanical pre
26. conduct How does the Fluval G EC Monitoring System measure the Electrical Conductivity in my aquarium The Fluval G instrumentation senses water through a special conductivity probe consisting of two titanium alloy terminals which will not age or degrade through oxidation and ageing The conductivity probe in conjunction with the temperature sensor measures the electrical resistance of aquarium water The sophisticated software then interprets the electrical signal to calculate and display the conductivity value The system recognizes if the aquarium contains fresh water or salt water and automatically displays the correct value in either microsiemens uS cm for fresh water or millisiemens mS cm for marine tanks The system constantly monitors aquarium conductivity and also provides a rolling line graph which records the historical daily readings 1 reading every 12 hours covering up to 48 days of historical data You also have the ability to set an alarm to show the maximum and minimum settings Note CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR G3 G6 For a correct reading of the conductivity value at EU pe Cato pe the filter s 1st startup Type Volt Ampermetric Volt Ampermetric f measuring measuring or a ter maintenance M Tu d T c operations it IS aterial or the electrodes Itanium Itanium recommended to let the Measurement range in fresh water uS cm from 10 2000 10 2000 unit operate for at least Instrument accuracy in fresh water 06 3
27. ctrical Conductivity E EC Monitoring System 400 The Fluval G instrumen L tation senses water con S ductivity through the use of two titanium probes that instantly recognizes if the aquarium contains fresh water or salt water and automatically displays the temperature corrected values in the proper scale The system constantly monitors aquarium conductivity and allows the setting of maximum and minimum visual alarms It also provides a rolling line graph which records the historical daily readings RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND SETUP IMPORTANT Read all instructions before beginning e For best results top off water in aquarium before beginning setup e Allow 45 60 minutes for setup and installation e f at any time you need more detail with the instruction please visit www fluval g com to follow a photo slide show of these step by step Instructions e ools required Utility knife or a pair of scissors CAUTION DO NOT PLUG IN FILTER UNTIL SETUP IS COMPLETE AND THE UNIT HAS FILLED WITH WATER WARNING This filter pump is not submersible Never put the filter head in water or under water jets STEP 1 Unpack and identify all parts oee Parts Diagram for a visual guide STEP 2 FILTER PLACEMENT This is a gravity fed system For it to work properly all installation requirements must be properly followed The top
28. cups opray bars Telescopic intake stem Intake strainer Cartridge lid Impeller assembly Impeller cover ring RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PARTS Order replacement part from your Fluval dealer or by contacting Customer Service Pd gt lt i A20250 A20251 A20252 A20253 A20254 Fluval G3 amp G6 Fluval G3 amp G6 Fluval G3 amp G6 G3 amp G6 Fluval G3 amp G6 Hosing 3m 9 8 Rim Connector Water Return Kit Water Intake Kit AQUASTOP Valve Assembly with suction Cups A20255 A20260 A20262 A20256 A20257 Fluval G3 amp G6 Fluval G3 Magnetic Fluval 66 Magnetic Fluval G3 amp G6 Fluval G3 amp G6 Gasket Kit Impeller Assembly Impeller Assembly Primer Assembly Output Extension with Impeller Cover with Impeller Cover RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM FILTER SPECIFICATIONS Ser 15169 09 Ancien ni eg Ea 82306 WE 3497 r 0d AC 210 2409 50He 1TW Cas DI ea FLUVAL G3 Filter Dimensions L x W x H 249x249x247mm Aquarium Capacity 150 300 40 80ggl Pump Output 230 240V 50Hz 1285 l h 340 g h 120V 60Hz 1380 I h 365 g h Mechanical Cartridge 520 cm2 Biological Volume 2 36 0 6 gal Filtration Volume 5 0 I 1 32 gal Filter Circulation 700 I h 185 g h Head Height 5OHz 180 cm 5 10 ft
29. e Water Temp Displays the aquarium water temperature Alert Turns DN OFF the Alert Temperature out of range message When water temperature goes out of the set temperature range the T C line on the main screen will flash Min Max Sets the min max values for the water temperature range The minimum temperature cant be higher than the maximum and vice versa HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM CONDUCTIVITY POINTS Conductivity Points Conduct Salinity Alert ms cm PSU Nechanical Schedule Chemical Schedule Biological Schedule Min Max The following options are available Conduct Displays the water conductivity value Find more information on conductivity on www fluval g com Salinity Displays water salinity in PSU Salinity only appears if water is marine Alert Turns ON OFF Alert Conductivity out of range message When conductivity goes out of range the EC line on the main screen will flash Min Max Sets the min max values for the water conductivity range The minimum conductivity cant be higher than the maximum and vice versa MECHANICAL SCHEDULE Mechanical Schedule Mechanical Schedule Counter Reset Are you sure Yes Elapsed Days Alert ON No Days to Alert 14 The following options are available Elapsed Days Counts the days elapsed since the last recorded maintenance This information is displayed on the MECH line on the main m
30. e water has seeped into the gap between the motor base and the top shell and is siphoning between the filter canister layers 2 A gasket probably that of the filter canister or the chemical cartridge is missing Q The conductivity graph shows sudden drops A The conductivity reading is only precise and stabilized after 24 48 hours of filter operation Variations may be due to Toping off aquarium with clean water Cleaning or maintenance operations after which the reading is not accurate for 24hrs Sudden infiltration of air into the system Conductivity sensor pins have been cleaned the wrong way do not clean conductivity metal pins with paper detergents cloth etc Simply rinse them with clean water The mechanical cartridge is clogged www fluval g com HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM EXPLODED PARTS VIEW www fluval g com 01 4 OS O6 07 O8 O9 10 Filter head 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 eoO 201 eo ea co eb 11 Priming button Priming chamber Mechanical cartridge Mechanical cartridge cup Chemical cartridge cap Chemical cartridge Chemical cartridge cup AQUASTOP release lever AQUASTOP valve lever AQUASTOP Biological basket cover Biological baskets G3 x 2 66 x 3 Filter canister gasket Filter canister Cross rim assembly Him attachment Output nozzle extension Hosing opray bar suction
31. ech performance monitor featuring an easy to read LCD displays real time water flow conductivity and water temperature The monitor also records historical data which is viewed as a graph on the LCD Additionally media cleaning intervals can be scheduled with the on board alert system The Fluval G Filter offers a unique contemporary and innovative cubic design combining enormous filtration capacity with an extended contact time Due to its compact shape the Fluval G can be housed in almost any aquarium cabinet The other incomparable ease of use features include an efficient primer AQUASTOP valves that enable you to handle routine maintenance without breaking the system s vacuum and disassembling the hoses user friendly rim connectors a clog proof intake strainer two return options and large capacity filter baskets for highly efficient biological filtration For complete understanding of your Fluval G Filter please read and follow these instructions on proper installation maintenance service and use Failure to do so may result in loss of fish life and or damage to the filter System Overview The Fluval G filter siphons water and suspended debris through its clog proof intake strainer first sending it through the pleated pre filtration cartridge where most suspended solids are trapped The powerful pump then draws the water through the chemical media cartridge several chemical media inserts are available for your aquarium s specifi
32. ed on their cellular membranes While they are well adapted to the specific conductivity range of the environment in which they live you still have to ensure the fish you are placing into your aquarium are suitable to the water If the water is not the right environment for them your fish will need to continuously pump water in or out so that the osmotic pressure is equalized across their cell membranes RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM More and more hobbyists constantly check the conductivity values of their aquariums as a way to understand at a first glimpse what is changing and then start a deeper analysis of the situation using water analysis Test Kits EC in Freshwater A couple of examples can clarify the importance of monitoring EC in fresh water tanks e n a newly established aquarium the ionic composition of water can vary considerably during the first few weeks or months Some types of gravel can trigger ion exchange activity or could either release or trap some ions in water This could dramatically affect the EC value and the aquarist should evaluate which other parameters are involved BH and KH in this case by means of some simple water tests e Established aquariums produce wastes that directly or as a consequence of bacteria generate charged molecules that result in an increase of the EC This slow but constant EC increase suggests that some thing is ch
33. elease any and pressing the rubber trapped air bubbles bushing until the ceramic 3 shaft is all the way into the top rubber bushing New gravel has been added triggering an ion ex change activity The solution would be to conduct a simple water test looking for General Hardness GH and KH levels e Re insert the impeller assembly back into the 4 There is an increase in bacteria due to a build socket You ll feel it pull as the magnet is pulled up of waste For example the continuous down into place Align the impeller cover tabs production of nitrifying bacteria caused by with the slots on the motor head and twist the continuous nitrate production can trigger an EC cover clockwise until it clicks back into place warning A proper test kit can determine If e Put the filter head back onto the canister making Nitrate level is the problem sure to fully press down Align the lid on the Fertilizer organic and inorganic pollutants canister Push down so that all four corners of other chemicals have been added to the water the lid are all the way down If any of the corners increasing the EC value This can be corrected by wont go all the way down check that all corner using a chemical analysis test kit fasteners are fully opened Do not force e When the lid is properly aligned close all four more about Electrical Conductivity in the metal lid fasteners Electrical Conductivity EC Monitoring System e H
34. eliability with virtually zero noise and high per HydroTech Performance Monitor formance The powerful yet compact synchronized The Fluval G incorporates a distinctive and intelligent dual drive coil is controlled by one of two Fluval G monitoring system that provides a continuous microprocessors which continuously monitor and ad performance overview displayed on the LCD panel just start speed impeller direction power absorption To indicate a clogged pre filter cartridge and or and performance The ferrite impeller spins on an assure maximum water circulation at all times the aluminum oxide ceramic impeller shaft and rides a flow rate is permanently highlighted on the screen high temperature performance polymer thrust bear Information about the aquarium water temperature Ing offering a unique combination of wear resistant as well as conductivity is always at your fingertips properties With unheard of quality components ad To let you know when the filter service or replace vanced control system and low energy consumption ment was completed maintenance schedules are the Fluval G drive pumps equate to unparallel durabil also displayed on the main screen The performance and performance monitor will flash Alert warnings when any of the pa rameters go beyond the pre set or defaulted limits For example when water flow drops below 3075 the low flow warning will flash on screen le DAYS DAYS 56 WKS Conduct us cm 48 Days Ele
35. enu To reset to zero use the scroll keys to select the value press enter to choose the option use the scroll key to choose YES and press Enter Alert Turns the warning message for Mech maintenance alert ON or OFF Days to alert Use the scroll keys to choose the days between the previous and next maintenance The highest number available is 99 CHEMICAL SCHEDULE Elapsed Days Chemical Schedule Counter Reset Are you sure Alert ON Yes The following options are available Elapsed Days Counts the days elapsed since the last recorded chemical maintenance This information is displayed on the CHEM line on the main menu To reset to zero use scroll keys to select the value press enter to choose the option use the Days to Alert 30 www fluval g com scroll key to choose YES and press Enter Alert Turns the warning message for Chem maintenance alert ON or OFF Days to alert Use the scroll keys to choose the days between the previous and next maintenance The highest number is 99 BIOLOGICAL SCHEDULE Biological Schedule Biological Schedule Counter Reset Are you sure Yes Elapsed Weeks Alert Weeks to Alert The following options are available Elapsed Weeks Counts the weeks elapsed since the last recorded biological maintenance This information is displayed on the Biol line on the main menu To reset to zero use scroll keys to select the
36. eplace the mechanical pre filter and Section chemical cartridges back into place making sure to align them properly and then turn the knobs clockwise to lock cartridges into place Plug the filter back into the electrical socket HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM instructions man PRIORITY 5 ALERT LOW FLOW The Hydro Tech system continuously monitors the water flow rate and ALERT LOW FLOW Refer to should anything inhibit water flow you will see Low Flow Alert warning The Low Flow Alert will appear for several reasons e Clogged Mechanical pre filter Cartridge Check to see that the mechanical pre filter has been properly installed and nothing is clogging the area See Mechanical Filter Maintenance Section for more details on cleaning the filter QUESTIONS amp ANSWERS gt gt www fluval g com How can remove dust marks or fingerprints from the surface of the filter Use a soft cloth micro fiber 70 polyester and 3076 polyamide or the black protective sock that wraps the filter Do not use paper abrasive sponges detergents or alcohol am not able to start the pump using the priming button Air entering into the intake circuit Check that the telescopic intake stem and the intake cross rim assembly are correctly assembled and the O rings are correctly positioned Disassemble the parts and reassemble them again
37. filter cartridge solid waste is removed from the aquarium before it can be solubilized thus dramatically reducing ammonia and nitrite problems nitrate and other waste build up This G filter cartridge system concept is based on preventative maintenance Hemove the waste BEFORE it pollutes the aquarium _ foe aie an Fluval G3 G6 Mechanical Pre Filter Cartridge The Fluval G3 G6 Pre filters are daily use cartridges for the Fluval G3 G6 Advanced Filter Systems and will trap suspended usui io iui GidCtive mechanical filtration in fresh or marine applications Designed as a no by pass system debris remains caught between each pleat until it is removed and rinsed For extended use it is recommended that the cartridge is cleaned at least every 2 3 weeks Fluval G3 G6 Fine 75um Mechanical Pre Filter Cartridge The Fluval G3 G6 Fine Pre Filter Cartridges are designed for daily use with marine aquariums where suspended debris Is minimal They can also be used as polishing cartridges for standard or freshwater aquariums The fine mesh will trap debris 7Oum or larger for unparalleled mechanical filtering results Designed as a no by pass system debris remains caught between each pleat until it is removed and rinsed However solid wastes can beak down into soluble wastes and regular cartridge rinsing is recommended www fluval g com Chemical Cartridges Fluval G3 G6 Phosphate Car
38. han one a bucket basket of G Nodes at a time HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM 9 After maintenance carefully put the biological 15 Once the water is flowing properly check the media baskets back to their original position aquarium water level again and if necessary 10 Place the biological basket cover back on top of restore it to adequate levels the biological media baskets 16 Unce the filter is full reconnect the filter to a power outlet 1 7 the biological filter schedule by moving to the Operational Menu on the front panel Press Enter to access the menu and use the scroll key to move down to the Biological ochedule option Biological Schedule Biological Schedule Elapsed Weeks rox C ye p E Alert No Yes Weeks to Alert 11 Align the filber head on the canister Push down so that all four corners of the lid are all the 18 Press Enter to highlight the schedule Press way down If any of the corners wont go all the enter again to reset the counter way down check that all corner fasteners are fully 19 Scroll to YES and press enter and the count opened Do not force anything When the lid is will start up from zero properly aligned close all four metal lid fasteners eO Press Esc to leave 12 Heplace both the mechanical pre filter and the chemical media cartridges Once both filter cartridges are properly aligned
39. head by simultaneously pulling the appropriate or the Cross Rim assemblies so much that handles there could be the need of another person they have fully come off helping you After that proceed with filter gasket cleaning A Replace the lock nuts by turning them clockwise so they screw back down onto the AGUASTOP Important The motor head could get stuck if you or Rim Connectors try to remove it by pulling one side only Remove the filter head by pulling with both hands on the proper grip points Q I m not able to pull out the mechanical pre filter and chemical cartridges Q The mechanical cartridge clogs too early The mechanical cartridge is a high efficiency by pass free filter For this reason everything that Is captured by the filter remains trapped in it The mechanical cartridge has been designed so 1 The knob has not been completely turned to the ig position Be sure to turn the knob fully counter clockwise to remove the cartridges 2 The power has not been removed from the filter that there is a water flow reduction of 15 I h causing suction on the cartridge Make sure to per day in a mature and average charged remove the power before performing any aquarium maintenance procedures HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM An early clogging could be caused by Anomalous production of dirt in the aquarium Clean the aquarium more frequently and remove
40. important to know the EC value the fish was living in and which level will be needed to keep the fish healthy For community freshwater tanks the EC value may generally range from 100 to 300 uS cm Discus Paracheirodon and other soft water species require values below 100 while Cichlids from African lakes Malawi e Tanganyika thrive at values above 500 uS cm Once the most suitable conductivity range for your marine life has been determined the best use of the conductivity meter in your filter is to monitor the changes in water conditions Unwanted inorganic and organic pollutants as well as fertilizers and other chemicals added to the water by the aquarium keeper directly affect the EC value generally by increasing it In fact every chemical additive piece of food medication or conditioner you put into your tank affects the conductivity in your aquarium and the above mentioned link becomes less Therefore measuring conductivity is a way to continuously monitor the conditions of water since a change in conductivity also indicates a change in water conditions Any of these changes should be checked using a chemical analysis test kit Sometimes the easiest way to correct the EC value is to change the water thereby reducing the concentration of pollutants When starting up a new aquarium get your water ready before you introduce the new species Plan for a few days for the water to reach a constant temperature and the correct EC
41. information on the recommended types of media available In between monthly replacements the chemical cup should also be rinsed out using aquarium water to remove any impurities Equipment needed Towel bucket TO CLEAN THE FILTER 1 Unplug the filter from the electrical supply 2 Open the cartridge lid The silver AQUASTOP valve lever must be completely up and the black AQUASTOP release lever must be completely pushed down in order to open the lid www fluval g com If the AQUASTOP lever is not fully lifted the valve may still be open and cause the water to spill from the filter when the cartridge is removed 3 Remove the chemical filter cartridge located on the right when facing the filter by turning the knob counter clockwise from the f position the position 4 Carefully lift up the cartridge so the excess water stays in the cartridge and doesnt spill back into the filter The bottom cup acts as a dirt receptacle and this water needs to be emptied into a bucket or sink DO NOT POUR THIS WATER BACK INTO THE FILTER avoid water spilling place the entire cartridge assembly inside a bucket before proceeding 6 Release the chemical cartridge cup from the assembly head by pushing against one of the two marked black clips located in the middle of the cartridge 7 While pressing the clips pull the cup downwards HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED
42. ing and needs to be cleaned ALERT CHECK IMPELLER ROTOR Refer to instructions man This part of the filter cant be scheduled for regular maintenance so it should be checked periodically CLEANING THE IMPELLER WARNING This filter pump is not submersible Never put the filter lid in water or under water jets www fluval g com e Unplug the filter from the electrical outlet Water may spill while cleaning the impeller You may want to place a towel alongside the filter e Open the cartridge lid The silver AGUASTOP valve lever must be completely up and the black AQUASTOP release lever must be completely pushed down in order to open the lid e Remove both the pre filter mechanical and chemical cartridges by turning the knob counter clockwise from the f position to the position e Remove the filter head by opening the silver metal lid fasteners located on each corner of the filer e urn the filter head upside down Place it gently on a towel to absorb any excess water Locate the impeller cover To remove the impeller cover twist it counter clockwise Just before it releases there will be some resistance but keep turning the im peller cover gently until it releases upwards Lift the impeller cover up out of its socket There is a magnet in the middle of the impeller so there will be a slight resistance when you pull it upwards If the impeller does not come out with the impeller
43. ional Information Check the FAQ section at www fluval g com PRIORITY 1 ALERT SENSING AIR IN THE FILTER This message appears when there Is no water in the filter Check that both the chemical and me ALERT SENSING AIR IN FILTER MOTOR WILL NOT OPER Refer to instructions man chanical filter cartridges have been installed correct ly and that the hosing is working To bring more water into the unit 1 Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet 2 Check the water levels in the aquarium add more water if necessary 3 Quickly and vigorously push the priming button all the way down 2 3 times until the water starts flowing into the filter 4 When the filter has completely filled with water and all air bubbles have stopped coming out of return nozzles connect it to the power supply outlet The LCD display will switch on and after a short pause will start up and show the setup sequence of the filter Once the start sequence has ended the pump will initiate the water flow provided the filter is completely filled with water 6 The pump will not operate if the filter is not completely full of water If the pump is still not filled with water repeat this process If the pump is not filling with water check the filter cartridges and hoses for any improper installation PRIORITY 2 ALERT BLOCKED IMPELLER This message appears when the impeller Is not operating correctly or the impeller is miss
44. lease lever the AQUASTOP assembly can be removed from the filter without separating the hosing The AQUASTOP valve lever can also be used to regulate the water flow with no harm to the motor or its components Rim Attachments For extra quick setup the innovative rim at tachments easily slide over any aquarium rim up to 32mm 1 29 In width and securely hold the intake and output assemblies in place Zama Lid Fasteners Chrome plated cast ZAMIA levers provide a strong and secure seal and do not corrode or oxidize even when in contact with salt water They are made of Zamak which provide superior strength and integrity HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM HYDROTECH TECHNOLOGY 1 reading every 12 hours covering up to 48 days Microprocessor Controlled of historical data From the drive pump to the interactive 8000 pixel LCD panel all functional aspects and monitoring Head more about Electrical Conductivity and how to features of the Fluval G operational systems are choose correct levels in the Electrical Conductivity powered by a Microchip Flash Microcontroller with Monitoring System Section nanoWatt XLP Technology This application is a first for aquatic filtration and have resulted in Advanced Motor Performance advanced features to help hobbyists with their The Fluval G is powered by a three component ad passion for fish keeping vanced technology drive system providing power long term r
45. mechanical pre filter cartridge Q After having switched off the unit and cleaned the mechanical pre filter the filter is On but flow rate is zero or insufficient A An air bubble could be trapped inside the impeller chamber By operating the priming button the normal operation of the unit can be restored www fluval g com Q After cleaning max flow rate condition fully white flow graph is not restored A The system measures the water flow by reading the electrical parameters of the pump and it has been calibrated by referring to a standard application i e intake and output hoses of the same length 1 5m telescopic stem strainer regular cross rim device at intake twin nozzles regular cross rim device at output and AQUASTOP valve fully open Different configurations may introduce different hydraulic circuit losses and consequently delay or accelerate the indication of flow reduction A too early water flow reduction may be also caused by 1 Accidentally squeezed or collapsed hosing 2 AQUASTOP valve lever not fully lowered 3 Clogged hosing or cross rim assembly 4 olids debris or bacterial mud block water passage inside the filter or at pump outlet The valves of the priming system are dirty or blocked 6 Ihe chemical cartridge is still inside the protective poly bag Filtration media block pump inlet Q When removing the filter head from the unit water comes out from the metal locki
46. ming button down vigorously several times This should evacuate any trapped air and restart 10 Re attach the the water flow cartridge cup to the filter head This can only be done by aligning the arrows on the cartridge 15 Once the water is flowing properly check the cup and the cartridge aquarium water level again and if necessary cap restore it to adequate levels HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM 18 Reprogram the chemical maintenance schedule by going to the Operational Menu on the front panel Press Enter to access the menu and use the scroll key to move down to the Chemical option 17 Press Enter to highlight the schedule Press enter again to reset the counter 18 Scroll to YES and press enter and the count will start up from zero 19 Press Esc to leave 20 Repeat this process in another 15 30 days 5 Dpen the 4 silver met according to the manufacturer s recommenda al lid fasteners located tions for your particular chemical media on each corner of the filter Take off the filter head and carefully set it aside so not to dam age the sensors on the underside of the lid BIOLOGICAL FILTER MEDIA MAINTENANCE The Fluval pre filter system is very efficient and cleaning or replacement of the G nodes is only re quired once or twice per year Only half the G nodes should be cleaned or replaced at any given time Replacing or rinsing all
47. ms salinity is the most important parameter to measure and maintain This can be a challenge since there is a narrow range There are different methods available for measuring salinity such as specific gravity refractive index and also conductivity However the latter is recognized by scientists as being the most accurate Your EC Monitor is an easy to use comfortable and reliable way to keep the salinity of your marine aquarium under control How can monitor my aquarium using the Fluval G Filter s EC Monitor Fluval s G Filer Monitoring System has been designed to help you easily monitor the EC values You will find that as you become more comfortable with the system maintaining your EC levels will become quicker and more accurate HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM Freshwater When starting a new fresh water aquarium and before introducing fish it is good practice to measure the water hardness value GH and evaluate if this value is suitable for the fish you are about to introduce In other words by knowing the GH value of our aquarium water you can determine which species of fish will thrive in that type of water In a newly established aquarium conductivity will be roughly related to General Hardness GH sum of divalent ions mainly Calcium and Magnesium and TDS Total Dissolved Solids values uS cm x 0 5 ppm TDS x 0 056 dGH Therefore when buying a freshwater fish it Is very
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49. nce cannot be replaced if the cord is damaged the appliance should be discarded Never cut the cord The display label of this appliance cannot be replaced if the display label is damaged or not fully adherent the appliance should be discarded E To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet position the appliance to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug A drip loop see photo should be arranged by the user for the cord connecting appliance to a receptacle The drip loop is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the connector if an extension cord is used to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle If the plug or receptacle does get wet DON T unplug the cord Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance Then unplug and examine for presence of water in receptacle www fluval g com 3 10 WARNING Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance
50. nd handling To register your warranty or for further information go to www fluval g com To register your warrantee you will need the model G3 or G6 and serial number marked on the back of the Fluval G Filter Make sure to have this information handy as you will be required to provide this information when registering your warranty If you have a problem or question concerning the operation of the Fluval G filter please let us try to help you before you return the product to your dealer Most problems can be handled promptly with a phone call Or if you prefer you can contact us on our web site at www hagen com r visit www fluval g com for more information When you contact us please have all relevant information such as model number and or part numbers available as well as the nature of the problem CANADA Holf C Hagen Inc 20500 Trans Canada Hwy Baie d Urf QC OA2 Tel BOO 554 2436 USA Rolf C Hagen U S A Corp 305 Forbes Blvd Mansfield MA 02048 Tel 800 724 2436 amp HAGEN www hagen com UK Customer Service Department Holf C Hagen UK Ltd California Drive Whitwood Industrial Estate Castleford WF1O 5GH West Yorkshire Tel 01977556622 FRANCE Holf C Hagen France SA Zone Parisud 4 Boulevard Jean Monnet F 77388 Comb la Ville Tel 33 1 64 88 14 18 GERMANY HAGEN Deutschland GmbH amp Co KG Lehmweg 99 105 25488 Holm Tel 0180 1 42 43 63 MALAYSIA Holf C Hage
51. ng each other e rim attachment will hold the intake strainer and the other the output nozzle or spray bars e At opposite ends place the rim assembly over aquarium s back rim making sure the rim with the nut is on the outside www fluval g com B Install Telescopic intake stem e Push the telescopic intake stem fully into the cross rim assembly up to the top The intake strainer must be placed at least in 7 5cm from the bottom of the aquarium gravel Important Position the intake strainer as far away as possible from any air source e g air stones aeration devices protein skimmers the output nozzles or spray bars Air entering the intake strainer will reduce filter efficiency C Install Output nozzles he Y outlet comes with the output nozzles attached To use the spray bars first remove the output nozzles by twisting them to one side so they pop off the Y You can then attach the spray bars directly to the Y outlet HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM STEP 5 CONNECTING HOSES B Gonnect the intake hose Important Hosing should always follow a straight path from the filter to the aquarium rim with some slack but no loops The filter will not work efficiently if the hose is too long or too short The intake hose will con nect to left side of the AQUASTOP valve down arrow Push one end of the hose all the way onto the b
52. ng levers A In order to avoid water spilling when cleaning during normal operation the filter unit is not completely full of water but it maintains an air chamber underneath the filter head to keep water inside at such a level so that it does not overflow During normal operations of cartridges opening or AQUASTOP disengagement water level inside tends to rise Wrong operations may cause water to spill and to gather inside the unit head The cartridge cups also serve the purpose by remov ing some water from the unit during maintenance operation and thus restoring the adequate water level Wrong operations not to perform include Releasing re engaging the AQUASTOP and HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM opening the AQUASTOP valves the whole sequence more than 2 times without removing one of the cartridges or emptying the unit Closing the AQUASTOP valve opening one of the cartridges closing the cartridge and opening the AQUASTOP valve the whole sequence more than e times consequently Removing one of the cartridges and pouring the content of the cartridge cup back into the unit Re inserting the cartridge without having previously emptied the cartridge cup Re inserting the cartridge too rapidly splash effect Removing one of the cartridges and opening the AQUASTOP valve lever Q There is water under filter canister feet A 1 During filter cartridge maintenanc
53. not blocked by debris or foreign objects Remove the mechanical pre filter cartridge Hemove the chemical cartridge Pushing the priming button repeatedly check that the two white flaps inside the priming chamber move freely If this is not the case remove the cause of the blockage by means of a pencil gently into the openings Check that the valves of the primer chamber are still seated properly so they swing freely In case they are not proceed as follows Hemove the mechanical pre filter cartridge Hemove the chemical cartridge By pressing the appropriate ribbed areas remove the red valve support Hemove the valves gasket Position the valves correctly He assemble all parts HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM NOTES not able to close the mechanical pre filter In order to work efficiently the priming button and chemical cartridges must be pushed all of the way down in fast nce otherwise the prime may n i GS 5 1 The cartridges bayonets have not been inserted If the installation necessitates slack or dips in the in the correct position hoses it may be necessary to use the priming button repeatedly 2 The cartridges have been inserted with the Mr wrong orientation Warning the priming system works even if the filter canister gasket or the chemical cartridge assembly is missing Therefore before priming the unit check that
54. of the filter must be at least 20 in 50 cm below your aquariums water level but never more than 4 9 ft 150 cm The hosing supplied with the unit is 9 8 ft 3 m long Do not use longer and or different type hosing as the priming efficiency and water flow rate could be diminished and the filter may not operate correctly e NEVER INSTALL THE FILTER ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL The aquarium water level should never be more than 6 in 15 cm below your aquarium rim ILI I 4 9 150 cm max e For best performance the filter should be placed completely beneath the aquarium in such a way that the AQUASTOP assembly is always within easy reach and can be removed easily for maintenance purposes www fluval g com STEP 3 INSTALLING THE FILTER A Preparation of Pre Filter Cartridge Open the cartridge lid The silver AQUASTOP valve lever must be completely up and the black AGUASTOP release lever must be completely pushed down in order to open the lid Remove the pre filter cartridge located on the left when facing the filter by turning the knob counter clockwise from the ii position to the position Pull out the cartridge Rotate the pre filter cartridge anti clockwise to separate it from the priming chamber e o remove the cartridge from its red dirt collection cup simultaneously squeeze the ridged areas found on either side of the cup s grooves a P
55. om Superior Filtration Concept There are three basic types of filtration mechanical chemical and biological A mechanical filter removes waste particles and solid debris through mechanical straining The chemical filter media actively change water characteristics through deliberately managed chemical reactions and biological filter media break down and eliminate organic toxins ammonia and nitrite through bacterial action Fluval G series uses these basic functions in an entirely new and unique filtration concept The mechanical pre filter and the chemical filter media are now housed in cartridges which are directly accessible from the top of the filter Both can be cleaned or replaced without the laborious chore of disassembling the whole filter Changing or maintaining each cartridge is now quick and mess free STAGE Il Chemical Filtration During the subsequent chemical filtration all water flowing through the G filter passes through the chemical media cartridge The Fluval G offers a combination of media options to make chemical filtration simpler and more efficient Featuring high capacity ionic exchange filtration media the system will efficiently remove nitrates phosphates and waste For pure consumer flexibility the chemical cartridges can be refilled with any type media the aquarium owner chooses Regardless of chemical media type the design of the chemical cartridge and subsequent water flow ensures maximum water
56. orking together this highly effective media eliminates liquefied impurities odors and discoloration while at the same time removes toxic ammonia for a clean healthy aquarium Combining two products into one gives you more space in your filter system for other types of media Replace every days more often if aquarium is heavily populated Remove when medica tion is being administered in aquarium water Use carefully when keeping live plants For freshwater use only www fluval g com PEAT GRANULES Fluval Peat Granules are the all natural way to soften aquar ium water and achieve the pH levels required for breeding and rearing certain tropical fish Peat contains humic acid tanning agents and trace ele ments that are essential for various life processes Highly concentrated for maximum effectiveness this product is recommended for fish that prefer soft acidic water To ensure optimal conditions it s best to test with Nutrafin pH and KH test kits on a regular basis to verify that desired levels are being maintained A KH range of 50 120 mg L approximately 3 7 is usually recommended for fish that thrive in soft acidic water Use Nutrafin pH Stabilizer for superior results in maintaining an optimal KH value Heplace when pH and KH levels begin to diminish For freshwater use only HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ s For addit
57. per calibration HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM ESCAPE KEY Repeatedly pressing the ESC key brings you back to the main screen 9 ENTER KEY his key confirms and then sets the information entered If you press the ESC key without having first pressed the ENTER key to confirm your data will not be saved GLOBAL AND OPERATIONAL SETTINGS MENUS 1 To reach either menu from the Main Menu use the scroll keys 2 When the desired Menu is displayed press Enter to scroll through the available options within same Menu 3 When the desired option is highlighted press Enter to open its specific sub screen GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU This menu allows you to set the options of Display language Screen contrast Temperature scale Dimmer delay and Default setting To access the global settings menu press the scroll key up or down Global Settings To set any options from this menu including options on the submenus use the following procedure Set Language Set Contrast Scale Set Temp Set Dim Delay Set Default Settings e Press Enter to access the menu e Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired selection e Press Enter to enter the sub screen e ONLY In Set Contrast Press Enter again to activate the scroll keys The value option will start to flash e Use the scroll keys to change values e Press Ente
58. r to register the selection e f no button is pressed the screen returns to the previous settings after 3 minutes e Continuous pressing of the ESC key will bring you back to the main screen www fluval g com OPERATIONAL SETTINGS MENU Within this menu you can set Temperature and Conductivity Alarm Points as well as Mechanical Chemical and Biological maintenance schedules To access the Operational Settings menu press the scroll keys up or down To set any options from this menu including options on the submenus use the following procedure Operational Settings Temperature points Conductivity points Mechanical Schedule Chemical Schedule Biological Schedule e Press Enter to access the menu e Use the scroll keys to highlight the desired selection e Press Enter to enter the sub screen e Use the scroll keys to highlight the adjustable value e Press Enter The value will start to flash e Adjust the value with the scroll keys e Press Enter to register the selection e f no button is pressed then after 3 minutes the screen returns to the main screen e Continuous pressing of the ESC key will bring you back to the main screen TEMPERATURE Operational Settings Water Temp 75 5 Conductivity points Mechanical Schedule Chemical Schedule Biological Schedule Alert ON Min 7 1 Max F The following options avallabl
59. r The continuous use of the G Nitrate cartridge in aquariums with persis tent nitrate problems is an effective solution against nitrate accumulation If used as a quick solution to reduce elevated nitrate concentrations the cartridge can be removed once levels have normalized and www fluval g com then stored until required In the following example a freshwater aquar ium was treated with the G6 Nitrate Cartridge The concentration of nitrate was reduced from over 20 mg L to less than 5 mg L and remained around this value for over days Then the concentration started to slowly rise and was back to 20 mg L in about six months During this period no water change was performed Mg L NO 25 20 15 10 5 O 20 40 BO 80 100 120 140 160 180 DAYS Fluval G3 G6 Tri Ex Cartridges Fluval G3 GB Tri Ex cartridge is for use with the Fluval G series of Advanced Filter Systems and combines the bind ing power of Fluval G phosphate nitrate and carbon for an all in one pollution management solution for fresh water aquariums With the contin ued use of Iri Ex nitrates phosphates and organic pollutants remain under control The G3 cartridge binds over 5000 mg or more than 15 mg L in a L aquarium of nitrate and over 600 mg or more than 2 mg L in a 300 L aquarium of phos phate The G6 cartridge binds over SOOO mg or more than 15 mg L in a 600 L aquarium of nitrate and over 1100 mg or more than 2 mg L in a 60
60. readings to be established If the filber monitor is showing an EC value that is too high the solution is to dilute the water with an appropriate amount of de ionized osmotic water a simple formula to calculate how to dilute water is litres of water needed actual dGH value x desired dGH value E g If your 80 liter tank has a GH value of 20 dGH and you want to reduce this value to 5 dGH the calculation is 80 20 x 5 20 liters of actual water 60 de ionized water 80 liters of 5 dGH water Or in other words you need to replace 60 liters of your tank water with de ionized water On the contrary if the filter monitor shows that the EC value is too low for the species for example you want to put African cichlids in your aquarium then you need to harden your water This can be done by using some commercial salt mixes or solutions i e calcium carbonate HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM Saltwater Here salinity is the parameter to use in order to control the conductivity measurement Other than organisms coming from particular environments and requiring specific salinity levels salinity should generally average at a conductivity value of 53 mS cm 35 PSU or ppt 1 02895 specific gravity The following comparative table can help if you are more used to salinity or specific gravity than to EC values at 29 C highlighted values are those typical of ocean waters mS
61. round the interior rim of the canister Run your finger all the way around the gasket to make sure it is seated properly Hinse each basket thoroughly under running tap water to remove any dust particles D Biological Media Baskets Place baskets back into the canister carefully aligning large grooves on the baskets with the edg es inside the canister Lift out the biological media basket cover and put it aside e Place the biological basket cover back on top of the biological media baskets Align the filter head on the canister Push down so that all four corners of the lid are all the way down If any of the corners wont go all the way down check that all corner fasteners are fully opened Do not force Using the handles lift out the biological baskets The Fluval G3 has two baskets the Fluval G6 has three biological baskets e When the filter head is properly aligned close all four metal lid fasteners HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM e Replace the mechanical and chemical cartridges back into place making sure to align them properly and then turning the knobs clockwise to cartridges into place e f the cartridge lid doesnt close the cartridges have not been installed properly STEP 4 INSTALL RIM ATTACHMENTS A Placement Insert two suction cups on each side of the rim attachment assemblies so the suction cups are faci
62. s protection against phosphate accumulation In the following example a 600 L freshwater aquarium with high phosphate concentrations 2 2 mg L has been treated with the Fluval G6 phosphate cartridge RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM mg L PO 2 5 DAYS The graph shows that phosphate concentration in the water column is reduced and maintained at a safe value for more than two weeks Fluval G3 G6 Nitrate Cartridges The Fluval G3 Nitrate cartridge is for use with the Fluval G3 Advanced Filter System and will remove up to 13000 mg of nitrate ion in freshwater aquariums The Fluval G6 Nitrate cartridge is for use with the Fluval G6 Advanced Filber System and will remove up to 24000 mg of nitrate ion in freshwater aquariums Nitrate concentration should not exceed 20 mg L in freshwater aquariums however planted aquariums require approximately 5mg L of nitrate as a source of essential nitrogen for healthy plant growth In a 300 L BOOL freshwater aquarium with 30 mg L nitrate concentration the use of G3 G6 Nitrate cartridge will quickly remove all excess of nitrate in a couple of days If left in the filter it will then maintain a low nitrate level for a period of time that is strictly dependent on the type of aquarium it is Quantity and type of fish type of fish food and so on Nitrate is irreversibly trapped bound and will not leach back into the wate
63. so the bottom plate needs to be removed in order to do a thorough cleaning To remove the from debris and dirt At vm bottom plate carefully the same time rinse the ss Insert a flathead screw priming chamber under driver between the plate head and cartridge Twist neath a tap slightly and the bottom lid should come off easily Do not force anything 14 Re attach the mechanical pre filter cartridge by turning it clockwise onto the cartridge head 10 Rinse the inside of the cartridge thoroughly with warm tap water while using the supplied brush to scrub the interior and remove all debris collected Before re using the cartridge inspect the pleats for any rips or tears in the mesh and replace if necessary Hinse out the dirt collection cup as well 15 Carefully re insert the mechanical pre filter cartridge by slowly pushing it down into the chamber and allowing it to fill itself with the water If its pushed in too fast or too hard water in the chamber may spill out 11 Re install the bottom plate onto the cartridge making sure the notches on the cap and cartridge are lined up correctly 16 Align the cartridge so the notch at the back right of the cartridge head matches the key on the motor head and then turn the top knob clock wise to lock the cartridge into place 17 Close the cartridge lid and pull down the AQUASTOP valve 12 Attach the dirt collection cup back onto the filter 18 Reconnec
64. t the filter to a power outlet cartridge Make sure the cup is aligned 19 If no water starts properly on the cartridge NEVER OPERATE THE circulating push the FILTER WITHOUT THE DIRT COLLECTION CUP priming button down IN PLACE vigorously several times This should evacuate any trapped air and restart the water flow HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM 20 Once the water is flowing properly check the aquarium water level again and if necessary restore it to adequate levels 2 1 Reprogram the mechanical maintenance schedule by going to the Operational Menu on the front panel Enter to access the menu and use the scroll key to move down to the Mechanical Schedule option Mechanical Schedule Elapsed Days Alert ON Mechanical Schedule Counter Reset Are you sure No ves Days to Alert 14 22 Press Enter to highlight the schedule Press enter again to reset the counter 23 Scroll to yes and press enter and the counter will start up from zero 24 Press Esc to leave 29 Repeat this process in another 14 days or sooner if the LOW FLOW Alert appears CHEMICAL FILTER MAINTENANCE The type of chemical media used will determine how often the chemical filter must be replaced For example carbon becomes saturated quickly and needs to be replaced once every 30 days at the very latest See Filter Media in the Filter Media Options Section for more
65. ter is first turned on the welcome procedure used for the intake hose to connect screens will be displayed with the messages Fluval the hose for the output hose G3 Language Selection then initializing When the language screen is displayed English is the default setting other language choices can be made French FH German 0 Spanish ES Italian IT To chose an alternate language use the scroll keys to move to the selected language Press Enter to register the language If no language is chosen the filter will move to the default English setting See the section on Global Settings for more information Important Hosing should always follow a straight path from the filter to the aquarium rim with some slack but no loops The shorter the hosing the better the unit will perform Do not cut too short If necessary you can always cut it shorter later STEP 6 STARTING THE PUMP After having topped up the aquarium with water quickly and vigorously push the priming button EC ms cm all the way down 2 3 times until the water starts flowing into the YJ MECH 12 DAYS CHEM DAYS Filter BIOL 5b WKS When the filter has completely filled with water MAIN MENU and all air bubbles have stopped coming out of 1 MECH Shows the elapsed days from last return nozzles connect it to the power supply recorded maintenance operation of the outlet mechanical filtration cartridge e The LCD displ
66. that improves water clarity and color while also removing odors Highly porous it provides large amounts of surface area for adsorption of impurities It effectively removes heavy metals odors discolorations organic contaminants and pollutants to leave your aquarium water crystal Formulated for marine reef aquariums or clear and sparkling This product does not release freshwater environments phosphates Carbon loses its activity without outward sign Replace every 30 days to ensure that HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR www fluval g com ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM active absorption is maintained Carbon should al ways be removed when medication is being administered in aquarium water Also because carbon will absorb a large percentage of the nutrients in plant fertilizer products it should be used carefully when keeping live plants For freshwater and marine environments AMMONIA REMOVER Fluval Ammonia Hemover Is a natural ion exchange medium designed to remove toxic ammonia as water passes over it Controlling ammonia levels reduces stress on fish Use this product to provide a healthy envi ronment when setting up a new aquarium or maintaining one that contains a higher than average fish stock Ammonia Hemover gradually becomes inactive Replace regularly at least once a month For freshwater use only ZEO CARB Fluval Zeo Carb is a premium blend of Fluval Carbon and Fluval Am monia Remover W
67. the aquarium to bubble Telescopic Intake Stem and Clog Proof Strainer The telescopic intake tube adjusts to different aquarium depths and the adjustable and rotat able Fluval G intake strainer is designed to siphon water quickly Covered by a multi lamella screen designed to repel debris it is virtually clog proof so there is a lesser chance of a solids build up that could interfere with water flow The intake strainer is also modularized meaning you can add additional ones to have the intake go along behind plants or rocks Each strainer snaps together at the ball joints so that you can turn them to the desired angle as you wish The end of the intake has been capped for nearly an inch up from the bottom to avoid sucking up the sand or gravel bed Output Nozzles Spray Bars The output nozzles or spray bars swivel on a Y connector and can be adjusted to send streams of clean water toward all corners of the aquarium ensuring maximum circulation Agitating the water www fluval g com this way creates currents that carry the debris until it can be drawn into the filter by the intake strainer With more waste solids kept suspended in the water fewer settle keeping the bottom surfaces and the entire aquarium cleaner AQUASTOP System The AGUASTOP system makes maintenance easy allowing you to stop the water flow by simply bringing the AQUASTOP valve lever Into an upright position By completely lifting the re
68. the origins of dirt generation The cleaning of the mechanical cartridge is not efficacious Clean the cartridge in the correct way by removing the lid at the bottom and using the brush that comes with the unit for a better result we suggest rinsing the mechanical cartridge with warm water Q Air bubbles continuously come out from filter output 1 The filter evacuates the air entering through the intake remove or relocate the origin of air 2 During normal operation the filter may work with a light negative pressure inside and it could suck air from the connection points Check the correct assembly and cleanliness of the intake cross rim assembly and stem AQUASTOP red O rings filter canister gasket and cartridges O rings 3 Filter progressive clogging increases the negative pressure inside the filter which favours the separation of the gasses dissolved in water These gases gather inside the filter and are then expelled through filter outlet Clean the mechanical pre filter cartridge Q After switching off and on of the filter the filter is On and the flow rate is zero or insufficient A An air bubble could be trapped inside the impeller chamber By acting on the priming button the operation s conditions previous to the power being off are restored If the mechanical pre filter is very dirty low flow even the use of the priming button could not be sufficient to solve the problem In this case clean the
69. tridges The Fluval G3 G6 Phosphate cartridges are for use with the Fluval G3 G6 Advanced Filter Systems The G3 cartridge will rapidly remove up to 2200 mg of phosphate ions and the G6 cartridge will remove up to 3900 mg of phosphate ions from marine or freshwater aquaria Phosphate is one of the main causes of uncontrolled algae growth in aquariums and its concentration should not exceed O 5 mg L in freshwater aquariums and 0 05 mg L in marine aquariums In freshwater aquariums with an excess concentration of 1 2 mg L phosphate concentration the use of the Fluval G phosphate cartridges will remove all the excess of phosphate within 1 or 2 days If left in the filter it will sustain a low phosphate level for a period of time that is strictly dependent on the type of aquarium tt Is Quantity and type of fish type of fish food and so on Phosphate Is irreversibly trapped bound and will not leach back into aquarium water he continuous use of the Phosphate cartridge in aquariums with persistent phosphate problems is an effective solution against phosphate build up If used as a quick solution to reduce elevated phosphate concentration the cartridge can be removed once levels have normalized and then stored until required It is suggested to regularly monitor the phosphate concentration in the aquarium water when the concentration value starts to rise it is time to use or replace the cartridge to ensure the continuou
70. value press Enter to choose YES and press Enter Alert Turns the warning message for Bio maintenance alert ON or OFF Weeks to alert Use the scroll keys to choose the weeks between the previous and next maintenance The highest number is 99 HYDRO TECH PERFORMANCE MONITOR ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEM GRAPHIC DISPLAYS These display screens have no variable settings but supply crucial information for your filter Temperature 4 Days Puo 75 55 bb e Conduct us cm 44 Days 500 HU 300 FILTER FLOW GRAPH shows the approximate flow rate over the last 48 days TEMPERATURE GRAPH shows the temperature trend over the last 8 days of operation CONDUCTIVITY GRAPH represents the conduc tivity trend over the last 48 days ALARMS amp WARNING MESSAGES The G series software continuously monitors filter operations and will provide Alert signals for some abnormal conditions It also displays reminders about scheduled maintenance When warnings or alerts are displayed they will alternate with the Main ocreen If there is more than one warning message to display the system will display one message in order of priority ALERT SENSING AIR IN FILTER MOTOR UILL NOT OPER Refer to instructions man 1 PRIORITY Sensing air in filter This message appears when there is not enough water in the filter For further instructions visit www fluval g com ALERT CHE

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