Tetratec EX 700, EX 600, EX 1200 User Manual

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Tetratec EX 600 Tetratec EX 700/

Tetratec EX 1200

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Set up 17 - 21 Maintenance 21 - 24 Trouble Shooting 25 - 26

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on choosing your new advanced Tetratec®EX External Aquarium Filter. This filter has been specially designed to ensure that your aquarium water is filtered highly efficiently. The Tetratec

EX External Aquarium Filter has an automatic priming aid for easy start and maintenance. It is extremely quiet and very powerful. This high quality product ensures you years of trouble free service.

Technical Data EX 600 EX 700 EX 1200

Water Flow (l/h) 600 700 1200 Suitable Tank Size 60-120l 100-250l 200-500l Maximum Head Height (m) 1,2 1,5 1,8 Filter Capacity (l) 5,7 6,6 12,0 Filter Media Container (unit) 1l x 3 1l x 4 1l x 4 Water Hose – 11,3 11,3 15,2

Internal Diameter (mm) Frequency (Hz)

50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz

Power Consumption (50 Hz) 10W 13W 21W Voltage AC 230V AC 230V AC 230V

1 Hose adapter unit with lever (with O-ring) 2 Motor head (with O-ring) 3Filter media securing plate 4Tetratec®FF Filter Floss Pad 5Tetratec®CF Carbon Filter Media (2 units for EX 1200) 6Tetratec®BF Biological Filter Foam 7Filter media container 8Tetratec®BB Bio Filter Balls

9Tetratec®CR Ceramic Filter Rings 10 Filter case 11 Overflow pipe for water intake (with O-ring) 12 Suction cup with short clip (6 units) 13 Intake extension tube 14 Strainer 15 Overflow pipe for flow return (with O-ring) 16 Suction cup with long clip (6 units) 17 L-Connector 18 Spray bar (2 units) 19 Stopper

20 Valves (2 units) 21 Water hose approx. 1.5m (2 units)

Filter Components

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Set up

Remove the motor head from the filter case of the Tetratec®EX Filter.To release the motor head, lift the locking buckles with the Tetratec

logo. Release the lift buckles to slightly raise the motor head from the filter case.

Remove the motor head by lifting one of the lift buckles while holding down the filter case frame.

Remove the filter media securing plate and filter media containers from the filter case.

Clean all the Filter Media

Take out all of the filter media from the filter media containers and rinse them in water. (Take the filter media out of the plastic bags before use.) After rinsing, return to the filter media containers as per the original order. (The placement is shown below.)

Lift buckles

Filling with Filter Media

Für EX 600:

Bottom Tray: Tetratec

CR Ceramic Rings and on top Tetratec®BF Biological Filter Foam

Second Tray: Tetratec

BB Bio Filter Balls

Third Tray: Tetratec

BF Biological Filter Foam, then Tetratec®CF Carbon Filter Medium,

then Tetratec

FF Filter Floss Pad

Für EX 700 / 1200:

Bottom Tray: Tetratec

CR Ceramic Rings and on top Tetratec®BF Biological Filter Foam

Second Tray: Tetratec

BB Bio Filter Balls

Third Tray: Tetratec

BF Biological Filter Medium (2 units)

Fourth Tray: Tetratec

BF Biological Filter Foam, then Tetratec®CF Carbon Filter Medium

(2 units for EX1200), then Tetratec

FF Filter Floss Pad

Filling with Filter Media

Important: Reset all filter media containers and the filter media securing plate so that the “ ” marks on the handle of the containers align with the “ ” marks on the filter case.

Attach the hose adaptor unit to the motor head with the central lever raised. (The hose adaptor unit cannot be attached while the central lever is down!)

Take care to assemble the parts properly. Ensure that there is no dirt or foreign substances on the filter case or O-ring of the motor head. Place the motor head on the filter case. Ensure that the intake nozzle of the motor head and the connector pipe of the filter media containers are aligned. Resecure the lift buckles to align the motor head with the filter case. Then close the locking buckles.

After attaching the hose adapter unit to the motor head, push the central lever down to the center of the motor head to fix it in place.

Attach the valves to the hose adapter unit. Screw the valves onto the hose adaptor unit.

Filter Case O-ring

Water intake nozzle

Locking Buckle

Connection Pipe

Setting the Motor Head to the Filter Case

Assembling the Motor Head Hose Adaptor Unit

Assembling the Water Hoses

Valve Hose

adapter unit

Central Lever

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Set up

Once the hoses are properly attached, ensure the distance between the bottom of the filter and the surface of the water is within the range shown on the illustration.

Connect the water intake pipe to the strainer and after fixing the suction cup clips use them to affix the unit to the inner wall of the tank. The filter comes with both long and short clips. Which clip to use will depend on the shape/size of the top part of the tank wall.

Suction Cup Clips

Use “large” sized clips for the upper part (thicker pipe) of the flexible pipes.

Adjust the flexible pipe according to the depth of the tank.

Attach the water hoses to the valves.

Note: Use only hoses supplied by the manufacturer.

Installation Positioning of the Filter

Installing the Water Intake Pipe

Firmly insert each hose into the adaptor unit and tighten the screws.

Turn the valves in the direction shown in the diagram.

OUT = Drainage

IN = Intake

EX 600: 50 - 150 cm EX 700: 60 - 150 cm EX 1200: 80 - 150 cm

Strainer

a) Example of use

Long Clip

b) Example of use

Short Clip

a) Example of use: Long Clip b) Example of use: Short Clip

Affix the assembled overflow pipe, spray bar and stopper to the wall of the tank using the suction cup clips.

Installing the Flow Return Pipes

Suction Cup Clip

Spray bar

Adjust the length of the spray bar to the width of the tank. Use only one flow return pipe for tanks that are relatively narrower in width. Remove the stopper to decrease water pressure in the spray bar.

Stopper

Connect the intake hose to the hose adaptor marked “IN”. Connect the hose to the water intake pipe and to prevent leakage tightly secure the hose with the screws. Connect the flow return hose to the hose adapter marked “OUT”. Connect the hose to the flow return pipe and tightly secure with the screws.

Note: Cut the hose to the length required.

Note: Extra suction cups and each type of clips are enclosed.Use them in accordance to your tank and your tank set up.

OUT = Return IN = Intake

Open the valves of the hose adaptor.Turn the valves parallel to the hose adapter as shown.

Start-up Procedure

Assembling Water Hoses

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Maintenance

Set up

Push the start button on the motor head repeatedly and in quick succession with the palm of your hand until the Tetratec

EX Filter starts pumping water. Water will be siphoned through the water intake hose and directed into the filter case. It will stop siphoning water once the water in the flow return pipe reaches the water surface level of the tank.

Plug in the Tetratec®EX Filter.Once the power is on, water will flow fully along the flow return pipe.

Note: At this point check all components for leakage. After operating the Tetratec

EX Filter for 30 to 60 min check that

the filter is operating properly and recheck for leakage.

If water is not satisfactorily flowing through the return pipe, unplug the filter and check the hose connections and ensure that the hose is not tangled. Gently shaking will help to release any air trapped inside the filter.

The water flow can be adjusted when required, for example when feeding fish. Turn the tap of the “OUT”-adapter 45 degrees counterclockwise to decrease the water flow. Turning the tap 90 degrees counterclockwise will cut the water flow entirely.

Adjusting the Water Flow

INOUT

Regular Maintenance/Replacement and Cleaning of Filter Media

Warning! Unplug the cord the of Tetratec

EX Filter before maintenance

and cleaning the Tetratec

EX Filter.

Please maintain and clean the filter as necessary, in order to avoid a decrease in water flow as a result of clogging of the filter.

Maintenance

Removing the Hose Adapter Unit from the Motor Head

Close the adapter valves and pull the central lever of the adapter unit up slightly to stop intake/drainage of water. Pull the lever up completely and lift the hose adapter unit to remove it from the motor head.

Opening the Filter

Remove the motor head from the filter case of the Tetratec®EX Filter.To release the lock, lift the locking buckles with the Tetratec

logo.

Releasing the lift buckles will slightly raise the motor head from the filter case

Remove the motor head by lifting one of the lift buckles while holding down the filter case frame.

Locking buckles

Lift buckles

Take the filter media securing plate and filter media containers out of the filter case.

Using water from the tank, clean off all dirt and foreign particles from the filtering media. (Washing the media directly with tap water could harm useful filter bacteria that have settled on the filter media.)

Cleaning Filter Media

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Maintenance

After washing the media replace them in the filter media container as per the original order (refer to page 2 or 3).

Use only replacement Tetratec

EX filter media supplied by the manufacturer.It is recommended that filter

media be replaced in accordance to the specified periods.

Function and Replacement Time Frames for each Filter Media

Hose Cleaning

Dirt and algae build up on the inside of the hoses can reduce water flow. Flush out dirt and algae by removing the pipes and flushing them with tap water.

Cleaning the Impeller Case

Twist the impeller case cover counterclockwise towards

“OPEN” and remove the cover.

Tetratec®FF Filter Floss Pad Physical Filter Media

The fine material of the woolen mat catches fine impurities not trapped by the other filter media. It is recommended that you replace the

woolen mat once a month.

Activated Carbon Chemical Filter Media

The activated Filter Carbon chemically removes substances such as pesticides and remedies from the water and adsorbs odors and substances that cause muddying and yellowing of the water. This filter medium is to be used on demand on a short term basis. It is

recommended that you replace the filter carbon every month.

Tetratec®BB Bio Filter Balls Biological Filter Media

Useful bacteria are bred in the small spaces of the ball. Impurities are then divided and neutralized biologically. The balls are reusable as

long as the dirt on the surface can be removed by washing with tank water.

Tetratec®BF Biological Filter Foam Physical/Biological

Filter Media

The fine sponge surface allows the production of useful bacteria, which break up dirt particles and biologically filter impurities. It is

recommended that you change the sponge once every six months.

Tetratec®CR Ceramic Filter Rings Physical Filter Media

These ceramic rings physicaly filter impurities while distributing the water flow in a number of directions ensuring that water passes evenly through the filter. They should be replaced when dirt on the surface

of the rings cannot be removed by washing with tank water.

Remove the impeller and shaft from the impeller case and rinse thoroughly under warm tap water.

After cleaning, reassemble the parts in the opposite order setting the impeller drive magnet and then the impeller cover. Twist the cover clockwise towards “CLOSE” to securely lock the cover in place.

Shaft Impeller

Affixing the Motor Head

Once cleaning is completed, ensure the filter media container is correctly aligned before affixing the motor head (please refer to point No. 2 .

Assembling the Hose Adapter Unit

Insert the Hose Adaptor Unit

Note: Do not move the central lever until the hose adapter is fixed.

Place the filter in an upright position. Insert the hose adaptor unit into the motor head while the central lever is raised.

After inserting the adaptor unit into the motor head push the central lever down. Open the valves of the hose adaptor again.

Central Lever

Prime water as described in point No. 9 .

Note: Once the water starts flowing, don’t forget to readjust the water flow to the level prior to Maintenance.

Priming Water

Plug in Tetratec EX Filter

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Trouble Shooting

Problem Cause Solution

The motor head cannot be affixed to the filter case

Water leakage from the motor head

The motor is not operating

Reduced water flow

Air build up

The respective “ ” marks on the filter container and the filter case are not aligned

Incorrect arrangement of the filter containers

Too much filter media has been put into the containers

The lift buckles and/or safety buckles are not properly closed

There are foreign substances or dirt on the filter case or O-ring

The O-ring is displaced, damaged and/or missing The edge of the motor head is damaged

Improper assembly of the hose adaptor unit The power is off The impeller shaft is broken

The impeller is missing or is clogged with foreign materials such as pebbles and shells

Hose adaptor unit is excessively dirty

Hoses have been incorrectly connected Excessive dirt build up in the hoses

Water intake strainer is clogged Filter media is clogged

Filter media have been put in nets or materials other than those supplied by the manufacturer

Filter media have been improperly combined

Filter floss is too dirty Dirt build up in the impeller chamber

Water is not circulating

Components other than those supplied by the manufacturer have been attached to the hoses

There is insufficient distance between the filter and the water surface level of the tank

Filter media is clogged

Make sure that the “ ” marks are properly aligned

Make sure that the connection pipes of the filter media containers are properly aligned

Take out excess filter media and flatten remaining media

Close all the lift buckles and safety buckles properly

Thoroughly clean the adjoining section of the O-ring and filter case

Set or replace the O-ring Replace the motor head (*consult place of

purchase) Properly assemble the hose adaptor unit Make sure that the power is on Replace the impeller shaft (*consult place of

purchase) Set or clean the impeller

Detach the hose adaptor unit and clean the inside under warm water

Check whether the hose is entangled or crimped Periodically clean the inside of the hoses and the

intake and drainage pipes Remove all foreign substances, clean off the dirt Remove the filter media and wash with tank water

taken from the tank Do not place the filter media in nets or nylon

stockings. Doing so may cause clogging, which in turn may block the water flow

Check that the filter media have been set as per the manual

Replace it with a new one Thoroughly clean the impeller chamber/impeller

under warm water When starting, check that the return pipe is

above the water surface level of the tank (required to remove air in the filter), then press the start button (water Priming function)

Avoid using accessories other than those provided by the manufacturer, as this will inhibit water flow

The top of the motor head should at least be 10 cm below the water surface. The larger the distance the better (see recommendations)

Clean the filter media

Problem Cause Solution

Air build up

Automatic Priming is not functioning smoothly

Abnormal sound emitted when starting the filter

Abnormal sound emitted when operating the filter

Air is coming in through the overflow pipe

Filter media has not been sufficiently cleaned

Filter media has been put in nets etc.

Air is entering from the hose connection Air is remaining in the filter case

Insufficient lubrication of o-ring Inconsistent intake of water due to lack of water

intake The top of the motor is at the same level or higher

than that of the water surface Air is remaining in the filter

Damaged impeller/drive magnet or spindle Every 10 seconds a sound of air being expelled

from the return pipe is emitted

Decrease in water flow due to water staining or dirt on the impeller/drive magnet

The “start” button is being pressed

Replace the O-ring on the overflow pipe or ensure that the connection between the overflow pipe and water intake pipe is below the water surface level of the tank.

Remove the filter media from the containers and clean them with tank water taken from the tank

Do not place the filter media in nets or nylon stockings. Doing so may cause clogging, which in turn may block the water flow

Check whether the hoses are connected properly Leaving the power on, shake the unit to help

remove remaining air

Apply ample vaseline to all of the O-rings Press the “start” button and repeat procedure

from the beginning Ensure that the top of the motor is at least 10cm

below water level (see recommendations) Remove and replace the plug in the socket 3-4

times Gently shake the filter to remove remaining air

Please consult place of purchase Due to breathing of bacteria and photosynthesis of

water plants, air bubbles may accumulate and sounds of it being let out from the Tetratec

EX Filter may be heard. Corrective measures are not necessary.

The motor is cooled by water hence if water in the drive system is dirty or dirt is allowed to accumulate, water flow will be inhibited and life of the motor will be decreased. Periodically clean the impeller/drive magnet and the surrounding area under warm water.

Do not press the “start” button or put anything on top of it while the filter is running

Note: For purposes of product improvements, specifications may be altered without notification.

Safety First Always isolate the unit from the mains electricity before carrying out any maintenance work. The electrical cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be scrapped. On no account must an unqualified person attempt to carry out any electrical repairs on this unit. For more information on fishkeeping please contact Tetra Information Centre at the address above.

Tetratec®Tip:

Tetra offers you a wide choice of highquality products which are available at your local retailer. If you need further advice do not hesitate to contact us.

Tetra GmbH D-49304 Melle, Germany www.tetra.net

3 Year Guarantee

Thanks to modern production processes, high-quality components and strict quality controls we allow a guarantee of 3 years from the date of purchase on the accuracy of the Tetratec

EX Filter.Please keep proof of purchase! The guarantee does not cover improper use, normal wear and tear as well as modification to the appliance. In case of complaints please contact your local retailer or address to Tetra (UK) Ltd, P.O. Box 271, Southampton, SO18 3ZX.