How To Assemble Vortex Aquarium Filter

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DIATOM FREEDOM FILTER

MODEL DFF

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Page 1 DIATOM Freedom FILTER MODEL DFF Education Manual...
Page 2 This transmission was compiled for the purpose of instructing you on the performance and care of your Diatom Liberty Filter. Follow the operating instructions for the longest and best possible service from your filter. Thank you for your purchase. The "Diatom" is a high-speed auxiliary filter designed to filter aquarium water to an extremely pure state.
Page iii: Table Of Contents
We want you to know… Because the "Diatom" is an entirely new concept in aquarium filtration you will probably have many questions, which we volition attempt to reply for you on these pages: We have tried to include enough hose and connections to fit the most pop aquariums. For those of you who have exceptionally larger tanks or tanks of odd dimensions, some of the parts may need adaptation.
Page 4: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Alert: To guard against injury basic precautions should exist observed, including the following. ane) Read and follow all safety Instructions. 2) Danger- To avert possible electric shock, special care should exist taken since water is employed in the apply of aquarium equipment. For each of the post-obit situations, do not endeavor repairs yourself, return the apparatus to an authorized service or discard the apparatus.
Folio five: Parts Identification For Diatom Freedom Filter
safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only ane fashion. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does non fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never apply with an extension cord unless plug tin can exist fully inserted.
Page 6: How To Accuse Your Diatom Freedom Filter
Fill up the bedroom base of operations ½ full with h2o. Securing the casting assembly to the jar: be sure that none of the filter purse is caught between the rubber seal and the jar. The Diatom Freedom Filter has a flat gasket seal. Align the pump assembly with the gasket on the jar lip and tighten the jar ring.
Page 7: Starting And Restarting Your Diatom Freedom Filter
STARTING YOUR DIATOM Liberty FILTER With both the intake and exhaust hoses in your aquarium and having your Diatom Filter at to the lowest degree half total of water, set your recharge valve to the filter position. Turn the Diatom Freedom Filter upside down, and start the motor for a few seconds of until you lot can see that the intake hose has filled with h2o.
Folio eight: Dorsum-Flushing Your Diatom Liberty Filter
Back-FLUSHING YOUR DIATOM FREEDOM FILTER Clean When the flow from the frazzle tube is weak or the Diatom Filter is visibly muddy, information technology is time to make clean and recharge the unit with a new charge of Diatom Filter Pulverisation. (A) Remove the Diatom Filter from the aquarium to a suitable laundry tub, sink, etc. (B) Remove both hoses and bleed about half the water from the Diatom Filter.
Page 9: Filter Maintenance
GENERAL DIATOM FILTER MAINTENANCE Oil your Diatom motor every three to four months of normal use with office P-30 lubricant. When filter is not in employ, clean thoroughly and store in a dry condition. (Otherwise entrapped particles will cause bacteria, explosion, and offensive smell.) The filter bag and plastic parts can exist cleaned with a balmy bleach solution of one part bleach to 10 parts h2o, to remove whatsoever slime deposits collected during use.
Page 10: Replacing The Liberty Filter Jar Ring
Air collects in pump Housing and breaks………………………………………..…… *Frazzle hose does non lead off Pump prime number. Upward angle to eliminate air From organization, keep intake Downspout abroad from stones And bubblers. *Disconnect from power moment- arily and permit the air to escape. *"O"...
Page 11: Exploded View Of The Model
Remove felt washer and wipe shaft dry out of oil and grease. Sand shaft lightly with medium dust sandpaper to remove quondam seal residue. Re-oil felt washer and replace over shaft. When replacing a main casting the P-16 shaft seal should As well exist replaced to insure a proper seal.
Page 12: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Pump capacity—400 gallons per hour with one-human foot caput. Filtering capacity will vary with the length and size of hose attached and the amount of diatom pulverization used. Standard units average between 300 and 350 gallons per hour starting menstruation. Information technology is important for the user to empathize the departure in the size of the "parasites"...