Prime 10 - Aquarium filter Ferplast - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Prime 10 Ferplast

Aquarium external filter

Prime 10

Prime 20

Prime 30

User's Guide

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EN. The Safety instructions shall be read before using the appliance.

A1 Sloping rotatable fittings

A2 Tap

A3 Safety locking button

A4 Clip

A5 Impeller assembly

A6 Fixed O-ring (for models Prime 20 and Prime 30 only)

A7 Pump chamber

A8 Priming chamber

B VALVE TAPS

C FILTER UNIT

C1 Filter media container

C2 Filter body

C3 Antislip rubber feet

D INTAKE UNIT

D1 Collector tube

D2 Extension tube

D3 Locking nut

D4 Priming clip

D5 Strainer

E OUTLET UNIT

E1 Collector tube

E2 Nut

E3 Multi-directional diffuser

F SPRAY BAR

F1 Support tube

F2 Elbow coupling

F3 Suction clip

F4 Plug

G FLEXIBLE PIPES

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C3 Rubberen anti-slip poten

D AANZUIGBUIS

D1 Buis

D2 Verlengbuis

D3 Bevestigingsring

D4 Activering klem

D5 Crepine

E OVERLOOPBUIS

E1 Buis

E2 Bevestigingsring

E3 Beweegbare overlooptube

F SPRAY BAR

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MAX WATER LEVEL

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Contents

English pag 10

Deutsch pag 12

Français pag 15

Español pag 19

Italiano pag 21

Nederlands pag 24

Português pag 27

Svenska pag 30

Polski pag 33

Magyar pag 35

Русский pag 38

WARNINGS

- This appliance is intended for indoor use only and for use in fluids up to 35°C.

- Be sure that the voltage of the mains supply corresponds to the voltage shown on the label of the unit.

- Before connecting to mains supply be sure that the cord and the unit are undamaged.

- The cord of this unit cannot be replaced or repaired; in case of damage it will be necessary to change the whole unit.

- 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.

- Installation shall be performed in accordance with national wiring rules.

- Always disconnect all electrical equipment from the electricity supply, installed both inside and outside your aquarium, before putting your hands in the water.

EUROPEAN UNION DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Within the European Union, a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, documentation or packaging indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in

the regular household waste stream, in compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EC and with current local regulations. The product must be disposed of at recycling centres or authorised waste disposal centres for electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance with current legislation in the country where the product is found. Incorrect disposal of this type of waste can have a negative impact on the environment and human health, caused by the potentially hazardous substances produce by electrical and electronic equipment. Correct disposal of these products will also contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. Further information is available from the product retailer, the competent local authorities and national manufacturer's organisations.

PRIME external filter

Dear Fishkeeper,

thank you for choosing this quality product. PRIME is the first external self-priming power filter with automatic priming chamber equipped with safety tap. Please read the instructions carefully, you will then appreciate the filters unique features and characteristics and you will be able to use PRIME at its best.

INSTALLATION

Whilst priming the filter, PRIME must be located below the aquarium level -Fig. 2-. If you wish to place the unit at the side of the aquarium, you must do so only after priming it.

PREPARING THE FILTER

- Choose the most suitable location for the inlet and outlet systems and install them with the locking nuts on the outside of the tank. It is suggested that the intake and outlet units should

be mounted close to the rear corners, at opposite ends -Fig. 3-.

- The suction unit can be lengthened by inserting the extension tube between the priming clip and the prefilter, cutting it to the required size. If the aquarium does not need an extension tube, connect the prefilter directly to the priming clip

- Adjust the maximum height of the outlet unit as indicated by "MAX. WATER LEVEL" and cut off any excess tubing -Fig. 4-. Both the connector tubes must be fixed to the walls of the tank by means of the suction cups provided.

- Cut the flexible tubes to the most convenient length, the cut must be at 90° to the tube wall and as neat as possible. Connect the tubes to the inlet and outlet systems, as straight as possible without kinks or twists, fixing them with the locking nuts following the procedure as shown in -Fig. 5-.

- For the first 24 hours of operation it is advisable to check the closure of the connections and of the nuts.

MOUNTING THE SPRAY BAR (FOR US VERSION ONLY)

On the delivery unit, it is possible to apply the spray bar, a sort of hollow tube that improves oxygenation -Fig. 13 - available only on North American models and optional in the rest of the world.

- Insert the plug into the opposite end of the tube of the spray bar.

- Cut the inside part of the delivery unit so that the spray bar is positioned near the surface of the water.

- Connect the elbow coupling to the delivery unit and then to the tube.

- Use the suction clips provided to fix the tube to the rear wall of the aquarium so it is positioned correctly.

FITTING THE VALVE TAPS

Attention: to avoid the inconvenient siphoning effect which can empty the aquarium whilst it is being maintained, PRIME is equipped with special valve taps to ensure a perfect shut-off of the connecting tubes. Their unique design allows their release only in the OFF position.

Screw the valves tightly on to the sloping rotatable fittings protruding from the pump assembly -Fig. 6-. Connect the flexible tubes to the valves following the same procedure used to connect them to the collectors tubes.

Attention: connect the outlet tube with the filter exit marked "OUT" and the intake tube to the filter inlet marked "IN"-Fig. 7-.

PLACEMENT OF THE FILTER MEDIA

- Rotate the clips unlocking the pump assembly and open the filter by levering on the special slots using your fingers -Fig. 8-.

- Remove the filter media container and open it by unscrewing the cover in an anticlockwise direction -Fig. 9-. If the product is supplied with filter media, it will be located inside the container.

- Remove the media from their plastic bags, rinse under water, and pour them in the net bags. If the product is supplied without filter media, fill the container with the chosen materials. Rinse the filter media before using them.

- Close the container very carefully screwing the cover in a clockwise direction and replace it in the filter.

- Reassemble the pump assembly, paying attention to the correct position of the reference marks -Fig. 10-, ensure the clips are in open position since forcing the unit in with these closed will split the canister. Make sure the pump assembly is properly seated in the filter unit and close the clips until they click into position. Check that the inlet and outlet systems, the valves and nuts are all locked tightly. Open the valve taps by rotating the levers.

STARTING THE FILTER

The PRIME external filter is self-priming: it is sufficient to pour the water required for the specific Prime model (see technical data table) into the priming chamber, and when it is connected to the mains it will start functioning automatically.

- By pressing the red button in the direction of the "arrow" engraved on it, unscrew the priming

- tap and remove it -Fig. 11-.

• Fill up the priming chamber -Fig. 12-.
- Replace the tap and carefully twist it clockwise, until the red button relocates into position.
- Connect PRIME to mains supply, it will start automatically and all the air inside the filter body and the tubes will be discharged through the impeller chamber. It is normal a certain amount of noise due to the presence of air in the ducts until all the air is discharged. It may take a short time for the filter to fully prime. Once the filter is running, the noise will disappear and PRIME will work quietly and at its best.

MAINTENANCE

Attention: always disconnect all electrical equipment from the electricity supply, installed both inside and outside your aquarium, before putting your hands in the water.

• Shut off both valves, unscrew them and remove them from the filter by pulling them off the filter.
• Attention: the valve taps must remain attached to the flexible tubes.
• It is normal for a very small amount of water inside the valves to be discharged, this does not indicate faulty functioning of the valve taps. Place the filter body in a bowl to allow you to open up the unit without fear of spillage.
• Open the clips until they click out of the locking position and take apart the pump assembly from the filter by levering on the special slots -Fig. 8-.
• Pull out the filter media container by its handle and open by unscrewing the cover -Fig. 9-.
• To avoid destroying the colonies of bacteria in the substrate of the filter, it is recommended to wash or to replace only one part of the filter media at one time.
• Close the container very carefully screwing the cover in a clockwise direction and replace it in the filter. Every time the filter media is cleaned it is recommended that the rotor impeller assembly is cleaned together with its chamber, priming chamber and all the water ducts. Remove the priming chamber from the pump by unscrewing it -Fig. 14-.
• By pressing the red button in the direction of the "arrow" engraved on it, unscrew the priming tap -Fig. 11-.
• Remove the pump chamber pulling it from its top -Fig. 15-. Remove the impeller from its seating.
• Use a stiff brush clean carefully to remove all deposits and wash well under running water.
• Attention: do not use solvents or detergents of any kind.
  • Reassemble the whole unit in reverse order.
• For the models PRIME 20 and PRIME 30 ensure the "O" ring is in place. If necessary clean all the deposits from the collectors, intake and outlet system and flexible tubes. For this operation it is suggested that you use the special brushes available at your dealers.
• Replace PRIME as described under "INSTALLATION", connect the valve taps, open the levers by rotating them into the in-line position. Check the tightness of all nuts and connections and re-prime the filter as described under "STARTING THE FILTER".

GUARANTEE

This product, all its parts and accessories are covered by warranty within the limits provided for in this paragraph and the legal regulations currently in force. The guarantee only covers manufacturing defects and includes the repair or replacement of the product free of charge. The guarantee does not cover damage and/or defects caused by carelessness, wear, unsuitable usage not complying with the instructions and warnings in this manual, accidents, tampering, incorrect use, bad repair work or purchases not accompanied by a fiscal receipt.

SICHERHEITSINWEISE

MISE EN PLACE DES ROBINETS

MONTAGEM SPRAY BAR (APENAS PARA VERSÃO US)

* Flowrate of the filter measured with media, hoses, U connections, valves, etc.
** Self priming is the amount of water needed to start the filter.

Model

Power

Aquariums

Filter Circulation*

Pump Out

Filter Circulation*

Pump Out

Head max

Filtering volume

Self Priming**

110-120 V\~60 Hz

PRIME 10	8 W	22 - 40 gal80 - 150 l	100 gph380 l/h	170 gph640 l/h	39.4 in100 cm	1.6 qt1,5 l	8.4 oz250 ml
PRIME 20	17 W	26 - 66 gal100 - 250 l	190 gph720 l/h	240 gph910 l/h	63.0 in160 cm	3.2 qt3 l	10.1 oz300 ml
PRIME 30	33 W	53 - 120 gal200 - 450 l	280 gph1060 l/h	420 gph1590 l/h	90.6 in230 cm	5.3 qt5 l	11.8 oz350 ml

* Flowrate of the filter measured with media, hoses, U connections, valves, etc.
** Self priming is the amount of water needed to start the filter.

For marine tanks or higher filtering capacity select the next model up from the suggested aquarium size.

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