AQUEON AQi5-BCR QuietFlow Internal Power Filters with SmartClean Technology Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Aqueon
Table of Contents
Quiet Flow.
Internal Power Filters with Smart Clean™ Technology to be used with Aqueon®
Eco Renew™ No Drip design filter cartridges
Instruction Manual
Filter Models: Size 5 – AQi5-BCR, Size 15 – AQi15-BCR, Size 30 – AQi30-BCR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed including the following:
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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DANGER —To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt to repair yourself; retum the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on the parts not intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if itis dropped or damaged in any manner.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of the wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. As shown in the figure below, a “drip loop” should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to the receptacle. The “drip loop” is the part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water travel along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. if the plug or the receptacles do get wet, DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle. -
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
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Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
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Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufactures may cause an unsafe condition.
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Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
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Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
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Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
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If an extension cord és necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
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If this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unlessplug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation/Operation
STEP 1: Check filter for any signs of shipping damage. If damaged, do not
operate and return to place of purchase.
STEP 2: Remove new cartridge from bag.
STEP 3: Install cartridge as shown, line up the new filter cartridge into the
holster by aligning the key slot (lining up the NoDrip corner in the cartridge
with the NoDrip corner in the holster).
STEP 4: A. Clip and suction cups are provided to hang filter. Based on the
thickness of your aquarium frame, select the best option to use. Simply
attach by pushing the nub of clip or suction cup into the holes located on the
back of filter housing.
B. Install filter on tank as shown.
C. Fill tank with water to 1″ from top of tank’s edge.
D. Plug in power cord into household receptacle. Remember to incorporate “Drip
Loop” when plugging in filter (as illustarted in Important Safety
Instructions). Filter will begin to draw water from the tank, pump water into
filter through cartridge and return it to tank.
E. Top off aquarium water level to outside bottom of the frame.
SmartClean™
Technology Water Change Operation
Performing a water change is essential to the appearance of your aquarium and health of your fish. Just follow these steps.
STEP 1: Gently pull the Water Discharge Spout straight up to stop the flow of water.
STEP 2A: If able, rotate the Water Discharge Spout to the outside of aquarium and extend the Outlet Nozzle over your empty Collection container. (Note: This positioning will not work on most aquariums with top frames.)
STEP 28: If filter is positioned too low for Water Discharge Spout to rotate outside of the aquarium, rotate to the inside and attach flexible tubing to the Outlet Nozzle. Place other end of tubing in bucket or other empty collection container.
STEP 3: Push the Water Discharge Spout down to start water flow and begin your water change.
Tip: Remove about 25% of the water in the aquarium. Don’t empty the aquarium completely; doing so removes beneficial bacteria from the aquarium water.
STEP 4: When collection container is full, gently pull the Water Discharge Spout straight up to stop the flow of water. Proceed to empty collection container. Repeat STEPS 3 & 4 as needed.
STEP 5 : When finished with water change, remove tubing (if needed), push Outlet Nozzle back into the Water Discharge Spout and rotate the Spout back to original starting position. Push the Water Discharge Spout down to begin water flow on the filter.
STEP 6: Refill aquarium with new, cleaned conditioned water.
Tip:
Ensure you maintain a well-balanced aquarium, dose your water weekly with
Aqueon® PURE. Aqueon® PURE is an easy to dose nitrifying bacteria supplement
to maintain a well-balanced aquarium. Nitrifying bacteria live on surfaces
such as filter media, décor and gravel, converting harmful ammonia and nitrite
to less toxic nitrate. By dosing weekly, the enzymes and bacteria breakdown
excess waste from over feeding or detritus in the aquarium which can help
reduce filter maintenance.
Maintenance
Adjusting Water Flow Rate
For your convenience, the flow rate of the SmartClean’ Internal Filter is adjustable to accommodate different fish types and reduce flow during feeding time.
Item Number| Aqueon ‘ OuietFloyv ‘ Internal Filter Models with
SmartClear Technology| Filter Size| EcoReneww Flow Rate
Cartridge| Replacement Filter
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100549861| AQi5-BCR| Size 5| up to 35 GPH| Extra Small
100549862| AQi15-BCR| Size 15| 35-75 GPH| Small
100549863| AQi30-BCR| Size 30| 75-150 GPH| Medium
Replacing the cartridge every 4 weeks is essential to keeping your aquarium
clean. The underside of filter lid includes an easy reminder of what size
replacement cartridge to use.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the sustainable nature of the EcoRenew™ cartridge, it
is recommended to replace BEFORE it starts to decompose — approximately 4
weeks.
These cartridges are biodegradable and fully compostable. STEP 1: Using finger
tab on biological holster pull upward to remove it from the filter. Tilt the
holster to the side to let excess water drain back into the filter. Then tip
the holster to the opposite comer so the no drip basin is at the lowest point.
Dispose of used cartridge in the garbage or compost area.
STEP 2: Remove new cartridge from bag
STEP 3: Install new cartridge
STEP 4: Replace filter lid
Note: Do not discard biological cartridge holster. At time of cartridge
replacement, rinse biological cartridge holster in water taken from aquarium.
Do not rinse holster in tap water and do not use cleansers to clean.
Note: This appliance has on user servicable parts.
Cleaning Pump and Impeller
STEP 1: Unplug filter from socket and remove from aquarium.
STEP 2: Remove internal filter lid, cartridge and biological cartridge
holster.
STEP 3: To access the pump for cleaning, remove inner housing. To remove inner
housing, hold filter housing with one hand and grab the inner housing by the
rectangular hole on the back. Pull up on the inner housing; the pump will be
attached to the inner housing.
STEP 4: Disconnect the pump by gently pulling downward.
STEP Sa: To clean the pump and impeller, pull off the pump housing cover.
STEP Sb: Remove impeller cover. The bottom of the impeller will be visible.
STEP 6: To remove impeller, use fingers or tweezers. Rinse and wipe off
impeller to remove debris. Also rinse and wipe out the motor housing to remove
any excess dirt.
STEP 7: Once thoroughly rinsed, return impeller, impeller cover and pump
housing cover.
STEP 8: Reattach pump to bottom of inner housing.
STEP $: Return pump and inner housing into filter housing. Replace biological
cartridge holster, cartridge, sponge holder and sponge.
STEP 10: Place filter back into position on aquarium.
STEP 11: Plug filter in to outlet to resume operation (be sure to incorporate
a drip loop); place lid back on the filter.
One
Year Limited Warranty
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:
Central Aquatics (“Company”) warrants this Aqueon® product (see Exclusions
below) to the original purchaser against defective material and workmanship
that occurs during normal in-home use for one year. Company will, at Company’s
option, either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refunds will
be made). This warranty is limited to replacement or repair of product only
and does not cover loss of aquarium life, personal injury, property loss, or
damage arising from the use of the product.
EXCLUSIONS :
- Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service, other than normal and ordinary use of the product, subjecting the product to abnormal working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship.
- Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than the Company.
- Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer purchaser.
FOR WARRANTY OR TECHNICAL SERVICE:
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Contact the Company by mail or telephone:
Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132, Telephone: 888-255-4527 to obtain a return authorization number
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Deliver, mail or ship the product, together with a copy of the original bill of sale, to: Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132
You must pay any postage, shipping charges, insurance costs and other expenses to return the product along with the original cash register receipt to Central Aquatics. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, Company will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the United States or Canada.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES: THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS WRITING CO NSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE COMPANY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Aqueon, It’s all about the fish, QuietFlow, SmartClean and EcoRenew are
trademarks of Central Garden & Pet Company
Patent #9,788,533, #11,412,717 and additional pending patents.
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