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Instruction Manual
VF 14/21/28/38/70/127
Contents
Technical Information
Replacement Parts
Important Safeguards
Overview
Set Up Instructions
Tips
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Guarantee
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Technical Information
Use only Aquamanta Genuine Spare Parts. See your local Aquamanta dealer and look
for the number listed below for the spare part you require. Alternatively you will nd
these numbers on the silver label located on the product.
Replacement Parts
• Before operating the appliance, please read this manual carefully and keep it properly for future
reference.
• Follow the instructions and the “important safeguards” in this manual before use.
• Please be aware of the guarantee conditions which are found at the end of this section of the
instruction booklet. 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 replacement, contact the retailer where
the product was purchased for inspection.
• Do not discard packing material until the product has been assembled.
MODEL:
DIMENSIONS:
VOLUME:
LIGHT WATTAGE:
FLOW RATE:
PUMP WATTAGE:
VF 14
32x21x33cm
14L
5W
320L/hr
2.5W
MODEL:
IMPELLER:
CARBON CARTRIDGE:
SPONGE:
VF 14/21
011i
011c
011s
VF 28/38
012i
012c
012s
VF 70
013i
013c
013s
VF 21
37x24x35cm
21L
5W
320L/hr
2.5W
VF 28
42x26x38cm
28L
7W
430L/hr
3.5W
VF 38
47x29x40cm
38L
7W
430L/hr
3.5W
VF 70
61x36x44cm
70L
10W
1,100L/hr
13W
VF 127
81x41x53cm
127L
14W
1,100L/hr
13W
VF 127
013i
010c
010s
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To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and important notices in these instructions as well as on
the product itself.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or inrm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. 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 appliance or any electrical component of the appliance (non-immersible equipment only)
falls into the water or gets wet, do not reach for it. Unplug it and then retrieve it.
b. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power
source.
c. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on
parts which are not intended to be wet.
d. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or dropped
or damaged in any manner.
4. A “drip loop” (see graphic) should be arranged for each
cable connecting an aquarium to a power supply. The drip
loop is the part of the cable below the level of the power
supply. It prevents water travelling down the cable and
coming into contact with the power supply. If the plug
or the socket 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 socket.
5. Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
before any type of maintenance or cleaning.
6. Never yank the cable to pull it from the socket. Pull the plug carefully to disconnect.
7. Do not use the appliance for reasons other than the intended use. The use of attachments that
are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause the product to be unsafe. This is not
recommended.
8. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to weather or temperatures below
freezing.
9. Make sure any component mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
10. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your local power supply.
11. If an extension cable is used it should have the proper rating. Care should be taken to arrange the
cord so that it will not be tripped or pulled.
12. A G.F.C.I (Ground fault circuit interrupter) & surge protector is recommended for all electrical
appliances.
13. Ensure your hands are dry when turning the power switch on/off and when inserting/removing
the power cable from the socket.
14. If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation or safety of this product you must consult
a qualied electrician.
Important Safeguards
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Overview
Filter body
Carbon
cartridge x2
Sponge x2
Spray bar / lter cover
Elbow
Pump
Outlet
duckbill
Intake pipe
Strainer
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Setup Instructions
1. Select the location for your aquarium. Avoid direct sunlight and areas where temperatures uctuate
greatly such as in front of heaters and air conditioners.
2. Place the aquarium on a at, level surface. We recommend the use of an aquarium cabinet.
3. Lift the hood of the aquarium, this will allow access to all parts of the aquarium including the
light and lter.
4. The lter comes assembled and no setup is required. However, check all pipes are connected
securely and the lter media is in the correct position as per the diagrams on the previous page.
5. Wash aquarium gravel. Place a portion of gravel in a bucket, run water through and churn the
gravel until the water running out of the bucket is clear. Repeat this until all the gravel is washed.
6. Place the gravel into the bottom of the aquarium.
7. Place any rocks, ornaments or plants into the aquarium.
8. If the aquarium is to be used for tropical sh, place the heater (sold separately) in the aquarium.
Follow the instructions provided with the heater to set up and install the heater.
9. Fill the aquarium with water. The water level should be below the plastic frame on the inside of the
aquarium but high enough that the water level is not visible when the aquarium is running.
10. Add water conditioner to the water, follow the directions on the label.
11. Close the aquarium hood.
12. Ensure your hands are dry and plug the power cords for the light and lter units into a power
outlet. Drip loops as described in the important safeguards section of this instruction booklet must
be used.
13. Switch the light unit on using the switch located on the right hand side of the hood.
Tips
It is recommended that for freshwater aquariums, the lter is run for at least 5-7 days before sh are
added. This allows the lter to cycle and establish a population of benecial bacteria which break
down waste in the aquarium water. For marine aquariums, the cycling time is between 4-6 weeks.
Check the water parameters such as pH and kH. If you are unsure what the levels should be for your
sh, seek advice from your aquarium retailer.
Allow at least a week between sh additions. This allows the biological lter to adjust to cope with
the additional waste.
Remember, all sh will grow. When selecting sh, make judgements based on the maximum size the
sh will grow, not simply based on the size the sh is at the store.
Consult your local aquarium retailer for advice on stocking your aquarium.
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Maintenance
AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE
DAILY:
While feeding your sh, check that all equipment is operating correctly. Check that the lter is
running and the strainer is not blocked. If a heater is being used, check the temperature of the
aquarium and ensure the heater is functioning.
FORTNIGHTLY: 25% Water change
What you will need: A bucket, towel, gravel vacuum and water conditioner.
1. Ensure your hands are dry.
2. Switch off and unplug both power cables.
3. Lift the aquarium hood in order to access both the aquarium and the lter.
4. Place the towel on the oor in front of the aquarium in case of water spillage.
5. Use an algae scraper or magnet cleaner to clean the glass.
6. Using the gravel cleaner, remove approximately 25% of the water from the aquarium. Rinse the
black lter sponges in the water that has been removed from the aqurium. Discard the water. The
water can be used to water your garden as the nutrients will be benecial to plants and this prevents
water from being wasted.
7. Fill the bucket with new water, add water conditioner as per the instructions on the bottle.
8. Add the conditioned water to the aquarium. Repeat this until the aquarium is lled to the water
level outlined on the previous page.
9. Close the hood of the aquarium.
10. Check for any water spillage on or around the aquarium and wipe with the towel.
11. Plug the light unit and power head in at the power outlet and switch them on.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY:
1. Ensure your hands are dry.
2. Switch off and unplug both power cables.
3. Lift the aquarium hood in order to access both the aquarium and the lter.
4. Place the towel on the oor in front of the aquarium in case of water spillage.
5. Disconnect the spray bar, elbow, intake pipe and strainer from the power head. Clean these parts
with a pipe cleaner (sold separately) and rinse under tap water.
6. Remove the powerhead from the lter. In order to do this, simply push the power head upwards,
it will slide through the lter box.
7. Pull the impeller cover off in order to access the impeller.
8. Grasp the impeller blades and remove the impeller from the power head.
9. Clean the impeller chamber with a pipe cleaner.
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10. Reassemble the power head. Ensure the grommets are in place on both ends of the shaft. Missing
grommets can cause the pump to be noisy as well as causing low ow and extra wear on the power
head.
11. Reassemble the lter and ensure the lter is sitting securely on the plastic frame of the
aquarium.
12. Ensure the power cables are not wet. Plug the light and power head in at the power outlet and
switch both on.
Maintenance
Power Head
Impeller
Impeller Blades
Impeller Cap
Impeller Chamber Outlet
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Troubleshooting
If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation or safety of this product you must consult
a qualied electrician.
LIGHT UNIT DOES NOT WORK
1. Ensure switch is in the on position on the top of the light unit.
2. Check light is plugged into power supply and the switch is on.
POWER HEAD WORKING BUT NO / SLOW WATER FLOW
1. Check impeller is in good condition and replace if needed.
2. Make sure water level in aquarium is above the power head. Please note the power head is a water
proof unit.
3. Clean impeller, power head and all inlet and outlet pipes.
4. Check power head is assembled correctly, check that both grommets are in place at the ends of
the shaft.
AQUARIUM POSSIBLY LEAKING
1. Replace carbon cartridges as this can create an overow.
2. Make sure water level is not to high. Refer to setup instructions.
3. If an air stone is being used check it is not bubbling water over the rim of the aquarium if so turn
the air pump down.
4. Make sure the aquarium is sitting on a level surface.
5a. Remove the lter unit from the top of the aquarium. Mark the water level. Remove any excess
water that may be sitting on the edge of the aquarium. Leave for an hour. If water level drops
proceed to step 6b.
5b. Remove the sh, decorations and gravel. Empty the aquarium and clean the glass DO NOT WASH
IN SOAP OR DETERGENT. Place a piece of newspaper on a at level solid surface. Carefully ll the
aquarium ensuring not to spill any water on to
the newspaper. Leave the aquarium for several
hours and then inspect the newspaper for wet
patches. Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that the product must
not be disposed of with normal household
waste. Instead, it is your responsibility
to dispose of your waste equipment by
arranging to return it to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. By separating and recycling
your waste equipment at the time of disposal you will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that the
equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about
recycling this product, please contact your local city ofce,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you have purchased the product.
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Guarantee
The additional 1 Year Extended Guarantee applies when you REGISTER online
with Aquamanta. Register your Extended Guarantee at www.aquamanta.com.au
About this Guarantee
The Manufacturer or Distributor, of Aquamanta goods, is collectively known herein as “Aquamanta”. Please refer to contact details
for Aquamanta below or on the applicable Aquamanta website. Any product that is covered by its own Guarantee (as enclosed with
the product) is subject to the conditions of that Guarantee.
The benets given to the purchaser, under Guarantee, are in addition to all other statutory rights and remedies which the purchaser
has in respect of goods under legislation in the applicable country of purchase. This Guarantee shall not affect any such rights and
should be read subject to such legislation.
1.0. Terms and Conditions of Guarantee.
1.1. Aquamanta warrants to the purchaser, for 1 Years from date of original purchase, to repair or replace goods where fault is found
due to defective materials or faulty workmanship and where goods do not operate in accordance with the instructions.
1.2. All claims for repair or replacement must be made at place of purchase.
1.3. The original and dated Proof of Purchase (receipt) must be supplied with all goods claims. Please also provide this Guarantee
where possible.
1.4. The Guarantee covers the Aquarium against gluing breakdown resulting in leakage.
1.5. All goods subject to claim under Guarantee should be prepared for transportation in the original packaging or other comparable
packaging which offers the same degree of protection.
1.6. Where goods are repaired or replaced under Guarantee, these goods are Guaranteed for the remainder of either the original
Guarantee or Extended Guarantee period.
1.7. Where claims on inspection reveal goods are in normal working order, Aquamanta will request reimbursement of all reasonable
costs incurred.
2.0. Other Terms and Conditions – Extended Guarantee
2.1. The Extended Guarantee period is for an additional 1 Year and commences on expiration of the standard guarantee period.
2.2. Application for Extended Guarantee is FREE of any registration cost to the purchaser on completion of the Extended Guarantee
questionnaire which is found on the applicable Aquamanta website (refer below).
2.3. Upon receipt and acceptance of the questionnaire, Aquamanta will forward (by way of email) a Certicate of Extended
Guarantee to the purchaser.
2.4. For more information on how we collect, hold, use and disclose personal information provided to us, please refer to our Privacy
Statement on the Aquamanta websites or write to our Privacy Ofcer, in your country of purchase.
2.5. Where Aquamanta determines goods are being used in a manner contrary to the instructions, specications or this Guarantee,
Aquamanta reserves the right to terminate Extended Guarantee for such goods and will provide written notice to the purchaser.
3.0. Exclusions and Limitations
Where permitted by local law, the following exclusions and limitations apply in regard to Guarantee:
3.1. Goods claims where fault is due to, but not limited by a) misuse b) neglect c) abuse d) re or ood e) normal wear and tear f)
accidental breakage g) Acts of God h) mains voltage uctuation or supply problems i) connection to any voltage other than what is
stated on the rating plate j) modication or tampering to electrical cord or plug, k) vermin, insects or foreign object l) liquid spillage
or submersion of goods not designed to sustain such use or duress.
3.2. Where inspections reveal goods are in normal working order including where noise or vibration is consistent with normal goods
operation.
3.3. Attempted repairs or modications by unauthorised persons, including but not limited to the drilling of holes in the aquarium
glass by unauthorised persons.
3.4. Where the goods factory rating plate has been removed, altered, damaged or is rendered illegible.
3.5. Where goods are not installed, operated or maintained in accordance with Aquamanta’s goods instructions, specications or
this Guarantee.
3.6. Replacement or repair of worn consumables or replacement of lost goods, parts or components.
3.7. Costs associated with goods transportation, removal, installation, postage or cost of insurance.
3.8. Any damage incurred whilst installing, transporting or moving the goods.
3.9. Subject to certain local statutory rights and obligations to the contrary, and this guarantee shall not affect those rights or
obligations, where, to the full extent permitted by law: 1. all express and implied warranties and conditions under statute or general
law, are expressly excluded and Aquamanta, where permitted, will limit liability as follows and at Aquamanta’s option to: in regard
to goods either a) the replacement of goods or supply of equivalent goods b) the repair of goods or the cost of replacing the goods or
of acquiring equivalent goods OR in regard to services either c) the re-supply of services d) the cost to re-supply services.
2. Aquamanta will not be liable for any loss or damage, including consequential loss or damage either directly or indirectly, or for
any incidental expenses, of any kind, and in any way whatsoever.
The additional 1 Year Extended Guarantee applies when you REGISTER online with Aquamanta. Register your Extended Guarantee
at
www.aquamanta.com.au
(1) Consumables include items such as lter media/cartridges, impellers and shafts.
Aquamanta may be contacted in:
Australia
Kong’s (Aust.) Pty. Limited
PO Box 863, Ingleburn
1890 NSW Australia
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Instruction version: 15/06/2012
