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AquaClear Power Filter
Technical Specifications
Design Features & Benefits
MODEL Article #’s Aquarium size Flow Rate Flow Rate(U.S. Gal) (GPH) (LPH)
20 A - 595 5 - 20 100 378.530 A - 600 10 - 30 150 567.8 50 A - 610 20 - 50 200 757.170 A - 615 40 - 70 300 1,135.6110 A - 620 60 - 110 500 1,892.7
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Patented Flow Control: Adjust performance to aspecific aquarium volume, type, or provide anenvironment for fish which prefer more or lesswater movement. This unique feature offers upto 66% reduction of maximum flow intake whilemaking continuous full use of the filter motor.The motor spins at maximum rate all the time.When reduced intake flows are selected, therefiltration grid allows for water to re-circulatethrough the filter media to maximize filtrationperformance through increased contact time.
Filter Media Basket & Refiltration Grid:AquaClear filter systems were designed for easyand convenient maintenance. The filter mediabasket was designed to get the most out of filter media. The filter media basket preventswater by-pass around filter media while allow-ing easy removal andinstallation of filterinserts. Built in filtermedia supports keepfilter inserts properly positioned.
The refiltration grid is incorporated with the filter media basket to ensure that filter media isconstantly exposed to maximum water flow,even at reduced intake settings
Filter Output: AquaClear filters return water tothe aquarium via a natural waterfall design thatincludes a lip to ensure efficient surface waterdistribution and movement. This promotes necessary oxygen levels by agitating the contactarea between surface water and air, the inter-face where oxygen enters water and carbondioxide leaves. In addition, effective water currents are produced, contributing to thedelivery of waste to the filter input.
Industry Leading Pump Technology: TheAquaClear filter line pioneered aquarium filtra-tion technology with an efficient pump designthat uses a single moving part, a magneticimpeller. The "Free Floating" impeller deliverssuperior wear and service life characteristics. Themagnetic impeller automatically self-centersitself within a magnetic field, resulting inreduced heat, friction and wear.
Reputation: Due to a long and successful history the AquaClearhas evolved to become the longstanding leader in hang on filterperformance and reliability. Thepercentage of failures and/or
defects due to manufacturing arealmost unheard of, an excellent indicatorof long-term success.
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Design Features & Benefits(Cont...)Multi-Stage Filtration System: Provides all 3essential forms of filtration; Mechanical (FoamFilter Insert); Chemical (Activated CarbonInsert); Biological (BioMax). This design require-ment was included from the very beginning,unlike some competitors that have added ondevices to attempt to provide complete filtra-tion in a hang on filter. Incorporating multiplefiltration inserts ensures that when one insert isreplaced the others will continue to provide biological filtration.
Filter Inserts: Foam: AquaClear Foam Filter Inserts ensurewaste and debris is effectively trapped to clearwater and prevents subsequent filtration mediafrom becoming clogged and less effective.AquaClear Foam Filter Inserts feature foam thathas been specifically selected with an optimalpore count to ensure long-term performanceand prevent rapid initial clogging. This foamprovides desirable water flow patterns to support full contact with subsequent filtermedia.
Carbon: AquaClear Activated Carbon is manu-factured from bituminous coal, ideal for water filtration. The amount of carbon provided farexceeds that which is commonly provided inmost cartridge filters. Carbon effectivelyremoves organic waste, discoloration, odors,various medications as well as undesirable substances found in tap water.Amrid (Ammonia Removing Resin): For fresh-water use only. Reduces total ammonia byattracting ammonium ions. This causes the exist-ing ammonia ions to convert to ammonium inorder to maintain the existing balance between
ammonia and ammonium (dependent on pH).Amrid is strongly recommended in the follow-ing situations; when tap water contains chlo-ramines, in new aquarium set-ups, after usingmedication, if ammonia is detected when test-ing water. (Not included with AquaClear PowerFilter)
BioMax: Porous rings are manufactured frominert ceramic material that will not affect pH orwater hardness. BioMax is the ideal biologicalfiltration media, composed of 85% micro-tun-nels and 15% micro-cavities. Micro-tunnels areopen ended and allow for ample oxygen avail-ability to nitrifying bacteria, while micro-cavities provide an environment that is lower in oxygen,suitable for other species of bacteria that support water quality.The texture of BioMax aids in establishing andmaintaining rapid bacterial colonization. It doesnot retain dyes or medications and periodiccleaning with water removed from the aquariumwill ensure continued optimal performance. For best results replace half the BioMax every 3 months.
AquaClear Zeo-Carb is also available.
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Trouble Shooting
Symptom: Filter is noisy.
Action (s): Check filter case cover to make sure itis properly seated. If it is not, it may vibrate./Check filter motor, the shaft and/or impeller maybe worn causing improper movement of theimpeller, resulting in friction and noise. Replaceimpeller if the center hole is not round or anyimpeller blades are missing./ If there is continu-ous air being expelled combined with an air andwater mixing noise, verify that there are no aer-ating devices placed near the filter inlet and thatthe siphon tube is correctly positioned.
Symptom: Filter does not prime.
Action (s): Verify that filter case was filled withwater to at least the level of the top of theimpeller chamber. / Verify that the aquariumwater level is sufficient to allow priming. Toolow a level can prevent priming. / Ensure thatthe siphon tube is properly installed and seatedwithin the filter case.
Symptom: Cannot clear cloudy water evenwhen P – Clear is used.
Action (s): Try Nutrafin B – Clear to verify thatthe cause is not in fact a bacterial bloom. /Temporarily replace AquaClear Filter Foam Insertwith Polyester, especially when Nutrafin P –Clear is being administered. Discard the poly-ester when the treatment is successful or it hasbecome full of debris and needs to be replaced.Replace the polyester with an AquaClear FilterFoam Insert once the water is clear.
Symptom: Filter impellers seem to wear outconsistently within 4 to 6 months.
Action (s): If sand or very fine gravel is used assubstrate ensure that the filter intake is a reasonable distance from the bottom of theaquarium. Sand can easily be taken into the fil-ter and enters the impeller chamber first whereit would definitely prematurely wear an impellerand impeller shaft. / Check the impeller shaft, itmay be worn causing consequential movementof the impeller and resulting uneven wear.
Symptom: Filter media lifts causing dangerouslyhigh filter water levels.
Action (s): Verify that authentic AquaClear filtermedia is being used and that it is properly positioned within the filter media basket / Filtermedia may be clogged with waste and debris,rinse or replace as needed.
Symptom: Siphon tube is difficult to move toadjust flow.
Action (s): Ensure that siphon is properly posi-tioned by verifying that it has been fully insert-ed into the slot located on the exterior of the filter case.
Symptom: Filter does not start after power fail-ure or maintenance.
Action (s): Remove filter motor and cleanimpeller and impeller chamber.
How to replace an Impeller:
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