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Installation

21. Repeat steps 19 to 22 for the outlet.

22. Place the suction caps on the spray bar or

duck bill then attach it to the back or side of the

aquarium. Fig 11

23. You are now ready to start your filter.

Starting Your Filter

METHOD 1

NOTE: Your aquarium must be filled with water

to prime your filter. Ensure both taps are in the

on position by shifting the plastic lever from the

OFF (Horizontal position) to the ON (Vertical

position). NOTE: Once the filter is running,

double check the fittings and seals for water

tightness. Fig 1

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Fig 11

Off

Fig 1

1. Temporarily detach the outlet from the tubing.

Either the Spray Bar or the Duck Bill. Fig 2

2. Place your mouth over the end of the outlet

and create siphon effect by sucking on the tube.

Fig 3

3. Once the siphon begins, lower the outlet tube

into a bucket. Fig 4

4. Now wait until the siphon continues to fill the

canister and eventually overfill into the bucket

via the outlet pipe.

5. The filter is primed when the intake pipe and

filter is completely filled with water.

Fig 2

Fig 3

Fig 4