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

USER MANUAL Aqua 160 EHEIM

Information on using the operating manual 4Before using the appliance for the first time, the ope- rating manual must be read fully and understood. 4Consider the operating manual as part of the pro- duct and keep in a safe and accessible location. 4Enclose this operating manual if passing the appli- ance on to a third party. Symbol explanation The following symbols are used on the appliance: The appliance must only be used indoors, and exclu- sively for aquariums. The device has an immersion depth of max. 1.0 m. The appliance is of protection class II. IP68 The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging. The appliance fulfils the requirements of the EN 60335-2-41 standard. 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 re- sult in death or serious injury. Danger from magnetic fields The symbol denotes imminent danger causing severe personal injury or death if the corresponding measu- res are not taken. WARNING! The symbol indicates imminent danger that can re- sult 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 aqua60 / 160 / 200 English 10English

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

• for aquarium-related purposes

• 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

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

• FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ‧ WARNING! RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK!

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

• 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 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 lea- kage, immediately unplugit 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 malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

• To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aqua- rium stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted re- ceptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the re- ceptacle or plug. A “drip loop”, shown in the figure, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting the aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the cord POWER SUPPLY CORD DRIP LOOP• and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord; dis- connect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug 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 ex- posed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

• Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely in- stalled before operating it.

• Read and observe all the important notices on the appli- ance and its cord.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper ra ting 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 tripped over or pulled.

• Check that the voltage shown on the label of the unit cor- responds 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

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

This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 and by persons with reducedphysical, 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 un- derstood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

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

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

The connecting line of this device can not be replaced. When the line is damaged, the de- vice must no longer be used.

Only carry out the work described in these in- structions.

Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance.

The appliance has magnets with strong ma- gnetic fields that can affect pacemakers or implanted defibrillators (ICD). Maintain a di- stance of AT LEAST 30 CM between the im- plant and magnet.

To protect against contact voltage being too high, the fixture must have a residual current device with a rated release fault current not exceeding 30 mA. Ask your electrician.

In the event of water leakage or when the re- sidual current protection device is triggered, immediately disconnect all devices in the aquarium from the power supply.

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. English 13• Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture. It is recommended to form a drip loop with the mains cable to prevent any water running along the cable to the mains socket.

The electrical data of the pump must match the data of the power mains. This data is found on the type plate, the packaging and in these instructions. English

Pump holding fixture

Filter box with lattice screen

Filter base. In a single operation, this modular internal filter ensures the mechanical-biological cleaning of the aquarium water with permanent circulation, specific surface movement and controllable oxygen supply. The foam cartridges inside the filter canisters ensure the mechanical cleansing and simultaneous biological clari- fication of the water. In addition, active charcoal is placed in the filter canister to aid the adsorbing cleaning effect. Note: Replace the active charcoal after approx. 14 days as the adsorption strength has then been exhausted.

5. Installation / Putting into operation

B Attach diffuser with air hose on outlet connection. By shifting the power regulator, it is possible to infinitely adjust the pump power. C Lightly moisten the suction cups – press onto the ap- propriate housing of the pumpe housing and on the bottom of the filter using a twisting action. Press the filter to the inside of the aquarium’s glass to attach. D Insert the filter such that the pump head is positioned just beneath the surface of the water. Important: The diffuser power decreases in line with the degree of soiling.

E Disconnect the filter from the power supply. Remove it from the aquarium by releasing the suction cups. F Separate the filter containers by gently pulling apart.English

Subsequently, clean the modules and wash out the fil- ter cartridge(s). Replace after third or fourth cleaning. Attention: The cartridges from models 60, 160 and 200 should be only lightly rinsed under lukewarm, running water in order to preserve the purifying bac- teria and to accelerate its new development. G Pull the filter canister from the pump housing, emp- ty the active charcoal and replace. Finish by reas- sembling the cleaned filter components, taking care to assemble these in the correct way. Note: Do not use the active charcoal again! The ad- sorption strength of the active charcoal is exhausted after 14 days. There is a danger that bount pollutants can be re-released into the aquarium water.

H To remove the pump, take the pump off the outlet, using a slight tilting movement. Take out the impeller and clean. Take the diffuser from the pump. Clean the pump chamber, inflow and outflow open- ings with a cleaning brush (order no. 4009560 – not supplied). Finally, refit the impeller and position the pump in the pump housing. Storage

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 statutory regulations. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union: Within the European Union, disposal of elec- trically operated appliances is governed by national regulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be dis- posed of with the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at munici- pal collection points or recycling centres. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dis- pose of them in an environmentally responsible man- ner and take them for recycling.