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EFX 600

>600

Litres

4

year

guarantee

TropicalColdwater Marine

Instruction Manual

aquamanta

the experts in aquatic technology

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5. Do not use the filter for reasons other than the

intended use. The use of attachments that are not

recommended or sold by the filter manufacturer may

cause the product to be unsafe. This is not recom-

mended.

6. Do not install or store the filter where it will be

exposed to weather or temperatures below freezing.

7. Make sure any component mounted on the

aquarium is securely installed before operating it.

8. Read and observe all the important notices on the

filter.

9. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your

local power supply.

10. Ensure your hand is dry when turning the power

switch on/off and when inserting/removing the power

cord from the receptacle.

11. If you are in any doubt about the electrical installa-

tion or safety of this product you must consult a

qualified electrician.

12. The filter (including the motor) is for indoor use

only.

a) Do not use the filter in water above 35°C.

b) Always disconnect from electrical outlet before

cleaning, maintenance or handling the filter.

c) To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not

immerse the plug of the motor and motor in water or

other liquid.

For Guarantee Conditions, please refer to

the Guarantee form that is enclosed with

this product.

Warning:

This appliance must not be disposed of

together with domestic waste. It must be

disposed of at an authorised centre set up

for the recycling of electrical and electronic

appliances. By collecting and recycling waste, you

help save our natural resources. Please Make sure

this product is disposed of in an environmentally

friendly and safe way.

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 concern-

ing use of the appliance by a person respon-

sible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

Warning: To guard against injury, basic safety

precautions should be observed, including the

following:

1. Read and follow all safety instructions before using

this appliance.

2. Danger: To avoid possible electric shocks, 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 yourself. Return the

appliance to an authorised service facility for service

or discard the appliance.

a) If the filter falls into water, do not reach for it, unplug

it and then retrieve it. If the electrical components of

the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immedi-

ately (non immersible equipment only).

b) If the filter shows any sign of abnormal water

leakage, immediately unplug all electrical appliances

from the power source.

c) Carefully examine the filter after installation. It

should not be plugged in when there is water on parts

which are not intended to be wet.

d) Do not operate any aquarium electrical appliance if

they have a damaged cord or plug, or if they are

malfunctioning, or dropped or damaged in any

manner.

e) The power cord of the motor cannot be replaced. If

the cord is damaged the motor should be scrapped.

A “drip loop” (See the diagram) should be arranged by

the user for each cord connecting the electrical

appliances in the aquarium to a receptacle. The drip

loop is the part of the cord below the level of the

receptacle. It is used to prevent water traveling along

the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.

If the plug or receptacle does get wet, do not unplug

the appliance. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker

that supplies the power to the appliance, then unplug

and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

3. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance

is used by or near children.

4. Always unplug all electrical appliances in the

aquarium from the electrical outlet, when not in use,

before putting on or taking off parts, before any type of

maintenance, or cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull

it from the outlet. Grasp the plug and unplug to discon-

nect.

Important Safeguards

In Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong all

Important Safeguards

Connecting your appliance to the mains

electricity supply - Country specific

instructions.

United Kingdom

The plug supplied with this product is a sealed

plug and we do not recommend removing or

changing it. However, should the need arise, only

a suitable plug should be connected using the

following diagram 1

An approved earth leakage circuit breaker

(RCCB) or otherwise known as an Residual

circuit current device (RCCD) must be also fitted

in the supply line.

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT

INSTALLING YOUR APPLIANCE YOU

SHOULD CONSULT A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN.

Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong

products are supplied with fitted plugs. This plug

should NOT be tampered with in any way or

removed. Removal or tampering with the plug

invalidates our guarantee offered with this

product.

NL

Blue or Black

Green with a Yellow

Stripe

Red or Brown

E

Diagram 1

2

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Read and follow all the instructions, even if you

feel you are familiar with the product and find a

place to keep the instructions handy for future

reference. Your attention is drawn particularly to

the sections concerning “IMPORTANT SAFE-

GUARDS” and the “Aquamanta GUARANTEE”.

Please ensure you retain your original purchase

receipt in the event that guarantee service is

required.

Carefully unpack the product making sure you

keep all the packing material until all the parts of

the product have been found and the product has

been assembled.

This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed

carton. Should the product malfunction in any way

or if the unit is damaged and requires replace-

ment, contact the retailer where the product was

purchased for inspection.

The plug supplied with this product is a sealed

plug and we do not recommend removing or

changing it.

Replacement Parts & Filter Media

Use Aquamanta Genuine Spare Parts Only.

See your local Aquamanta Dealer and look for

the number listed below for the spare part

you require. Alternatively you will find these

numbers on the silver label located on the

product.

Before First Use / Preparation

Know Your Filter

EFX 600 External Canister Filter

Media

baskets

Tray 1

Tray 2

Tray 3

Tray 4

Clip

Canister

body

Quick release

hose in/out tap

Impeller cover

extension pipe

4

Recomended Media Set Up

Sponge

(Black 35ppi)

Ceramic

Media

Activated

Carbon Bag

EFX 600

Media Basket 1Media Basket 2Media Basket 3

Media Basket 4

Sponge

Wool

Phosphate Pad

(Blue 15ppi)

Plastic Bio balls

Set Up Instructions

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6. Follow the filter media setup instructions on

the previous page. Remember to remove all

media from the plastic bags and rinse in tap

water to remove excess dust. The simplest way

to do this is empty the correct media into its

basket and run tap water through it. Rinse the

inside of the canister body in tap water also,

remember DO NOT USE ANY SOAPS OR

DETERGENTS. Fig 4

7. Once all the filter media and the canister

have been washed and the sponges have been

inserted into the filter baskets place the filter

media baskets in the correct order (Refer to

previous page) back into the canister body.

Ensure the arrows on the filter media baskets

and the canister body all line up. Fig 5

8. Ensure the filter media baskets are sitting flat

on top of each other. Fig 6

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Fig 4

Fig 5

NOTE: The O-ring needs to be put into position

before the unit is set up. The o-ring is supplied in

a separate bag. It is pre lubricated prior to being

packed.

1. Remove the boxed accessory pack and the

filter unit from the box.

2. Open the filter unit. To do this release the 2

clips located on either side of the filter. Fig 1

3. Lift the head unit off the canister body. To do

so lift the other 2 handles, this will release the

seal and allow you to remove the head unit

Place it somewhere safe where it will not be

stepped on or broken. Fig 2

4. Take the canister body to the sink. Ensure

the area is clean and free from detergents.

5. Remove the filter media baskets from the

canister. Fig 3

filter media basket handle

Set Up Instructions

6

9. Prior to installing the head unit, turn it over,

remove the impeller cover extension pipe so you

can see the impeller. Make certain that the power

cord is not wet and plug it into the receptacle. Turn

it on and ensure the impeller is spinning. You

should be able to hear the impeller spinning. If the

impeller does not turn see “Cleaning Your Filter” for

instructions on how to assess the impeller. Fig 7

10. NOTE: The O-ring needs to be put into position

before the unit is set up. Lubricate it with an

aquarium safe lubricant.

This lubrication allows the head unit to go on easily,

ensures a good water tight seal and makes

removing the head unit easier when maintenance

is required. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT ANY

TIME THE FILTER IS DISASSEMBLED THE

O-RING IS LUBRICATED USING AN AQUARIUM

SAFE LUBRICANT. Fig 8

Place the Impeller cover extension pipe pipe back

into position before placing the head back on the

canister.

11. Place the head unit back on top of the canister

body; ensure the power cord is not jammed

between filter head and the canister body. Press

down gently to the point where the head will not go

any further.

12. Close the 2 handles. Do not force the unit

together! If it feels tight do not apply any excess

pressure to close it simply, remove the head unit

and filter baskets and try again. Fig 9

12. Latch and secure the clips. The filter unit is now

ready to be installed. Fig 10

Fig 6

Fig 9

Fig 8

O-ring

Fig 10

Fig 7

Impeller

Installation

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1. Remove all remaining components from the

plastic bags.

2. Locate your quick release tap connections.

Ensure the collars on the hose tails are all the

way in, the locking lever is in the up right

position and that the O-rings are lubricated.

Fig 1

3. Insert the quick release tap connector into the

top of your filter unit. Fig 2

4. Now push the locking lever down. Ensure the

tap connector is inserted correctly. Fig 3

5. Locate your 2 pieces of 32mm hose.

6. Attach one to either hose tail on the quick

release tap connector. Push the hose on as far

as possible. Screw the collars antic lock wise to

lock the hoses into position. It is very important

that this is done correctly. Fig 4

7. Insert the canister in the desired location.

Maximum height from the top of the canister to

the water lever of the aquarium is 200cm.

Fig 5

8. And the minimum height is 10cm. Fig 6

9. It is now time to assemble the inlet and the

outlet. You will find the required components in

the remaining plastic bags.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Hosetail

Locking

Lever

Collar

O-rings

Fig 4

Fig 6

Fig 5

Max 200cm

Installation

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10. You will find that the Cap, (a) U Pipe, (b)

Locking Nut (c) and Hose Tail (d) come as one

piece from the factory. Attach the reducer (e) on

to the shorter side of the U Pipe, (b) insert an

Elbow (f) into that. Then attach a Joiner (g) onto

the other end of the Elbow. (f) Insert the Spray

Bar (i) into the other end of the Joiner. (g) Press

together firmly. Attach another Joiner (g)

followed by the spray bar (i) which has the End

Cap (j) inserted in it. Attach Suction Cups (h) to

the Spray Bar. (i)

11. Refer to Figure 7 to assist you in assembling

the intake. You will find that the Cap, (a) U Pipe,

(b) Locking Nut (c) and Hose Tail (d) come as

one piece from the factory. So to do the Surface

Skimmer Adjuster, (e) Sleeve (f) and the Surface

Skimmer. (g) If you wish to adjust how much

water is drawn into the filter (once operating) by

the Surface Skimmer (g) the Sleeve (f) can be

adjusted to the desired level. Attach the Surface

Skimmer (g) as a complete unit onto the longer

side of the U pipe. (b) Attach the Intake Pipe (i)

to the Surface Skimmer (g) then attach the

Strainer (j) to the bottom of the Intake Pipe. (i)

Attach Suction Cups (h) to the Intake Pipe. (i)

12. Install the inlet first. (One with the Strainer)

Place it into the aquarium, stick it to the glass

with the Suction Cups on the intake pipe. Fig 8

13. Pull the hose from the inlet side of the filter

up next to the Hose Tail and line up.

14. Measure a good 10cm more that what you

need past the bottom of the Hose Tail.

15. Cut the hose using a sharp blade, try to cut it

straight and be careful not to cut yourself.

16. Force the hose on the Hose Tail. You should

be able to get it on to but up to the bottom of the

Lock Nut. Fig 9

Fig 7

1. Cap (a)

2. U Pipe (b)

3. Lock Nut (c)

4. Hose Tail (d)

5. Surface Skimmer Adjuster (e)

6. Sleeve (f)

7. Surface Skimmer (g)

8. Suction Cup (h)

9. Intake Pipe (i)

10. Strainer (j)

e

fg

h

1. Cap (a)

2. U Pipe (b)

3. Lock Nut (c)

4. Hose Tail (d)

5. Reducer (e)

dd

6. Elbow (f)

7. Joiner (g)

8. Suction Cup (h)

9. Spray Bar (i)

10. End Cap (j)

a

b

c

d

ii

j

hh h

g

a

b

c

d

e

g

i

j

f

h

h

Fig 8

Hose

Hose Tail

Lock Nut

Fig 9

Installation

Starting Your Filter

9

17. Turn the Lock Nut anti-clock wise to lock the

hose into position. Hand tight will do, No tools

are required.

18. Repeat steps 14 to 17 for the outlet.

19. Place the Suction caps on the Spray Bar

then attach it to the back or side of the

aquarium. Fig 11

20. You are now ready to start your filter.

NOTE: Your aquarium must be filled with water

to prime your filter.

Ensure your quick release tap connector is sitting

correctly. Open the taps by pressing the Locing

Lever down.Fig 1

NOTE: Once the filter is running, double check

the fittings and seals for water tightness.

1. The Primer for your canister filter is located

at the top of the head unit. Fig 2

2. Press the primer down with your your palm

Fig 3

3. Depress all the way then release. Continue to

pump the primer until the water flows down the

inlet tube and begins to fill the canister.

4. Stop pumping and allow the canister to fill with

water.

5. The filter is primed when the intake pipe and

canister are completely filled and the water

starts to travel up the outlet tube.

Fig 10

Fig 11

Outlet

Inlet

Fig 2

Fig 1

Fig 3

Starting Your Filter

Notes

Cleaning Your Filter

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7. Wait until the canister is completely full of

water. You will know this when water starts to

rise up through the outlet hose. Ensure there

are no leaks or water on parts of the filter which

are not intended to be wet. Plug the unit into the

power supply and switch on.

NOTE: If you require any further information

about starting your filter please consult your

Aquamanta retailer.

1. Turn the canister filter off at the socket and

unplug.

2. Place a towel or a shallow container under the

canister unit. This will prevent any water spilling

onto your cabinet or stand and damaging it.

3. Lift the Locking Lever to turn the taps off.

Remove the quick release tap connector.

Fig 1

4. Fill a bucket with water from your aquarium

and take it to the sink or wherever you intend to

clean your filter. Keep in mind cleaning your filter

can be messy, cleaning is recommended

outside or at a sink. Ensure the area is clean and

free from soaps and detergents.

5. Open the canister. Follow directions at the

beginning of this manual under the section Set

Up Instructions, points 2 to 5.

6. Extend the handles on the media baskets and

remove them from the canister body.

7. Remove the filter sponges and the white wool

from the media baskets and dunk the baskets

with the BioNood and CeramiSub (Or any other

type of biological media which may be in them)

several times into the bucket. This will clear

some of the dirt that can build up and clog the

media and prevent the good bacteria which aid

in breaking down pollutants in your aquarium

from being killed by the chlorine in tap water.

8. Either replace or rinse the white wool pad

using a high pressure hose. It should be

replaced regularly or when it begins to

deteriorate and can no longer be cleaned

properly.

Fig 1

Fig 5

Cleaning Your Filter

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9. The sponges can also be rinsed in the bucket

of aquarium water (Providing the water is not

dirty. Replace if necessary) they will also require

replacement eventually as over time they clog

and prevent water from traveling through them

easily.

10. Empty the bucket of aquarium water into the

canister body. (Avoid tipping any dirt which may

have settled on the bottom of the bucket into the

canister)

11. Place the sponges back into there

respective positions and reinsert the media

baskets back into the canister body ensuring

that each media basket sits nicely on top of the

other.

Please refer to the diagram on the next page for

the following steps.

12. The impeller should also be cleaned when

ever the filter is disassembled.

13. Turn the head unit over and remove the

grommet. Use a small flat headed screw driver.

14. Turn the impeller cover anti clock wise and

remove it. This will uncover the impeller.

15. Remove the impeller from the impeller

chamber.

16. If possible remove the shaft also.

17. Turn the threaded elbow anti clockwise until

the end of it has come out of the priming valve.

18. Clean the impeller, impeller chamber and

the outlet channel using a double

ended pipe brush.

19. Use the pipe brush and clean the inlet tube

which runs through the base of the head unit to

the top where the quick release taps connector

sits.

20. Run water through the hole in the middle of

the impeller. Clean any debris which may have

built up on the shaft off, along with any slime

build up on the impeller. Use an aquarium safe

lubricant to lubricate the shaft.

21. Put the impeller back together and ensure

that it rotates freely on the shaft. Then

reassemble the head unit, ensure there is no

water on the power cord, plug the head unit in

and turn on. Make certain the impeller is

spinning. Apply an aquarium safe silicon based

lubricant to the O-ring on the head unit. This will

provide a better water seal and make the

removal of the head easier next time the filter

has to be disassembled for maintenance.

22. Check your inlet, outlet U Pipes and hoses.

If residue has built up on the inside of them

remove them from the aquarium. Take to the

sink, run hot water through them to loosen the

slime. Run a double ended pipe

brush through them, and flush again with hot

water. This build up will reduce the flow rate of

your filter considerably, so clean when ever it is

possible.

23. Return the canister filter to your cabinet or

stand and reattach quick release tap connector.

24. Refer to the section in this instruction

manual “Starting You Filter” for details on

restarting the unit.

Notes

Cleaning Your Filter

12

Threaded elbow

Grommet

Impeller cover

Shaft

Rubber end cap

Impeller

Head

Impeller chamber

O-ring

Priming valve.

Trouble Shooting

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THE FILTER UNIT IS LEAKING

1. Check all O-rings are in place and that they

are not damaged or soiled.

2. Re-apply Silicon based aquarium safe

lubricant.

3. The media baskets may not aligned properly.

4. Ensure the quick release tap connector is

inserted correctly and locked into position.

THE FILTER WILL NOT PRIME

1. Check tubing for kinks.

2. Make sure the Quick release tap connector

is inserted correctly.

3. The aquarium needs to be filled with water.

4. Make sure the intake U pipe and/or intake

strainer is not blocked.

5. Ensure the hoses are connected to the unit

correctly. IN to IN and OUT to OUT.

6. Ensure the canister has no water in it.

THE FILTER WILL NOT START

1. As the previous tips.

2. Check the impeller and shaft are in good

condition.

3. Verify the filter is plugged in.

LOW WATER FLOW

1. As both previous tips.

2. Clean the filter media.

3. Clean the inlet and outlet U pipes.

4. Clean all tubing.

BOTH WATER & AIR COMING

FROM OUTLET PIPE

1. Leave 3-5 minutes.

2. Make sure an air stone is not operating near

the intake strainer.

3. Check all tubing is connected firmly.

4. Check all O-rings and re-apply aquarium

safe lubricant.

5. Gently rock filter back and forth trying to

discharge the air in the canister.

FILTER IS MAKING NOISE

1. As per previous tips.

2. Outlet or inlet flow is restricted.

HEAD UNIT STUCK ON

CANISTER BODY

1. While pump is still plugged in and running,

remove the screw cap from the intake pipe. The

intake pipe is the one which feeds the water

into the filter unit. This will create an airlock in

the canister body.

2. Once the airlock has been created (you will

know when the water stops flowing from the

outlet) turn the filter off at the receptacle and

remove the screw cap from the outlet pipe.

3. Release the 2 locking clips and the 2 locking

levers and remove a hose from either the inlet

or outlet U pipe by loosening the lock nut and

pulling the hose from the hose tail.

4. Remove the other hose at the tap.

Now place one hand over the tap where the

hose has been removed and blow into the

hose.

5.This will create pressure in the canister body

and pop the head unit off.

Outlet

Screw Cap

Inlet

Hose

Hose Tail

Lock Nut

Specifications

Notes

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Canister Model: EFX 600

Number of Media Baskets: 4

Dimensions: 33 x 33 x 54cm

Max Aquarium Volume: Up to 600L

Maximum Flow Rate*: 2700L\hr

Max Head Height: 2M

Filter Volume: 22 Litres

Power Requirements: 220 ~ 240V

Power Consumption: 32W

Suitable: Cold water, Tropical, Marine

* Maximum flow rates are based on

measurements taken as the water exits

the filter unit when it is positioned next

to the aquarium with no filter media in

the canister.

Locking Lever

Trouble Shooting Cont...

HEAD UNIT STUCK ON

CANISTER BODY Cont...

If the filter is new and the head unit is on tight

simply attach the tap unit and ensure the

locking lever is down so the taps are open.

Ensure all clips are released.

Cap either the “IN” or “OUT” with your hand

and blow into the other. This will create

pressure and pop the head off.

NOTE: To avoid having this problem in the

future maintain your filter regularly! Prior to

refitting the head remove the o-ring and

lubricate it with an aquarium safe lubricant.

This will not only improve the seal but make

removing the head a lot easier.

220 - 240V ~ 50HZ

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