Biopower 160 - Water filter EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Biopower 160 EHEIM

WARNING- To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following.

This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pools areas!

DANGER. To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken sin- ce water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the fol- lowing situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.

If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unp- lugit from the power source.

Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.

Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is mal- functioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop”, shown in the figure, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting the aquarium appliance to a re- ceptacle. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of 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 unp- lug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts.

Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the ap pliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weath er or to temperatures below freezing.

Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before ope- rating it.

Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance and its cord.

If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be trip- ped over or pulled.

Check that the voltage shown on the label of the unit corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.

Disconnect all electrical appliances from the mains before placing hands in the water.

The line cord of this unit cannot be replaced or repaired. Should the line cord become damaged the appliance must be discarded.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual 4 Before using the appliance for the first time, the operating manual must be read fully and understood. 4 Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location. 4 Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party. Symbol explanation The following symbols are used on the appliance: The appliance must only be used indoors, and exclusively for aquariums. The appliance is of protection class II. IPX8 The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging. The appliance is certified according to the relevant national re- gulations and directives, and conforms to EU standards. The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual: DANGER! The symbol indicates imminent danger from electric shock that can result in death or serious injury. DANGER! The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in de- ath or serious injury. WARNING! The symbol indicates imminent danger that can result in moderate to minor injury or a health risk. CAUTION! The symbol indicates the danger of material damage. Note with useful information and tips. Typographical conventions: ⌦A Reference to a figure; in this case, reference to figure A.

You are prompted for an action. Translation of the original operating manual Innenfilter aquaball 60 / 130 / 180

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used:

• For the cleaning of aquarium water in fresh and salt water aquariums.

• in compliance with the technical data The following limitations apply to the appliance:

• do not use for commercial or industrial purposes

• the water temperature may not exceed 35°C

• Corrosive, highly flammable, aggressive or explosive substances, foodstuffs and drinking water must not be conveyed.

• never operate without a water flow.English

3. Safety instructions

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the ap- pliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety in- structions are not heeded. For your safety

• Do not let the appliance packaging and small parts get in- to the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can arise (danger of suffoca- tion!). Keep away from animals.

• Only for EU countries: This appliance can be used by children from the age of 3 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children un- less they are supervised.

• This equipment is not intended for use by persons (inclu- ding children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or for persons with no experience or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person respond for safety or unless they have received from such a person instruc- tions on how to use the equipment. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the equip- ment.

• Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, are unda- maged.

• Do not use the device if it does not function properly or if it is damaged.

• Never use the appliance with a damaged mains cable or power supply unit.

• The power cable of this device can not be replaced. When the line is damaged, the device must no longer be used.

• Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre.

• Do not carry the appliance by the mains cable, and to di- sconnect from the mains, always pull on the plug and not on the cable or appliance.

Protect the mains cable against heat, oil and sharp edges.

• Only carry out the work described in these instructions.

• Never make technical modifications to the appliance.

• Only use original spare parts and accessories for the ap- pliance.

• The device should be protected by means of a residual current protective device with a maximum rated residual current of 30 mA. Ask your electrician.

• If they are not being used, always disconnect all devices in the aquarium from the power supply before you install/remove any parts and before all cleaning and maintenance work.

• Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture. It is recom- mended to form a drip loop with the 12English

mains cable to prevent any water running along the cable to the mains socket.

• The electrical data of the power supply must match the da- ta of the power mains. This data is found on the type plate of power supply, the packaging and in these instructions. B Attach diffuser with air hose and air regulating valve or place no- zzle tube on outlet connection. C Fasten the holder with the suction cups to the inside of the aqua- rium glass and hang on the filter into place. D Insert the filter such that the pump head is positioned just bene- ath the surface of the water. Adjust the pump head to the requi- red outflow area and surface angle. E By turning the power regulator, it is possible to infinitely adjust the pump power to the required setting. The diffuser’s air regu- lating valve is used to regulate the amount of oxygen added to the water. Important: The diffuser power decreases in line with the degree of soiling.

5. Installation / Putting into operation

Diffuser with hose and air regulating valve

holder with suction cups

pump head holding fixture

clip. In a single operation, this modular internal filter ensures the mechan- ical-biological cleaning of the aquarium water with permanent circu- lation, specific surface movement and controllable oxygen supply. Thanks to the pump head that rotates in three dimensions, it is possible to adjust the outflow direction. The output regulator de- termines the desired flow rate and the air enrichment can be re- gulated using the diffusor or nozzle tube. The foam cartridges inside the filter canisters ensure the mechan- ical cleansing and simultaneous biological clarification of the water. A filter sponge is additionally fitted into the filter box to further in- tensify the mechanical cleaning effects when heavy soiling is pre- sent. The practical holder allows the filter to be positioned inside the aquarium and removed with ease.

F Disconnect the filter from the power supply and then pull up- wards out of the holder. G The individual filter containers can be easily separated from one another by a slight pressure on the clip. H Now proceed to clean the modules and wash out the filter car- tridge(s). The cartridges from models 130 and 180 should be only lightly rinsed under lukewarm, running water in order to preserve the purifying bacteria and to accelerate its new deve- lopment. I To remove the pump head, pull the pump out of the pump head socket. Flip open the lid and clean or renew the filter pad. Finish by reassembling the cleaned filter components, taking care to

assemble these in the correct way. K Disconnect the filter from the power supply! To remove the pump head, pull the pump out of the pump head socket. L Remove the pump cover, take out the impeller and the bearing box and clean. Pull out the power regulator with diffuser/nozzle tube from pump head. Use the special cleaning brush (order no. 4009560) to clean the inflow and outflow openings. Subsequently, refit the impeller and check that the bearing box is positioned correctly. Close the pump cover and reinsert the pump head.

The filter box allows the internal filter to be used specifically for water treatment. If required, it can also be filled with the fine filter pad (order no. 2616080) for fine filtration or with the filter medium EHEIM SUBSTRATpro – for biological filtration (250 ml, order no. 2510021), EHEIM bioMECH (1 l , order no. 2508051) or with EHEIM aktiv – for adsorptive filtration (250 ml, order no. 2513021). A Filter box (no. 7444138)

1. Take the appliance out of the aquarium.

2. Clean the appliance

3. Store the appliance in a frost-proof place.

Disposal When disposing of the appliance, heed the respective statu- tory regulations. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union: Within the Eu- ropean Union, disposal of electrically operated appliances is governed by national regulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be dispo- sed of with the municipal or household waste. The applian- ce will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environ- mentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.

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