FLUVAL FX2 UVC In Line Clarifier Installation Guide
- June 15, 2024
- FLUVAL
Table of Contents
FX2 UVC
IN-LINE CLARIFIER
FOR AQUARIUMS
FX2 UVC In Line Clarifier
WHAT’S INCLUDED
INSTALLATION ON FLUVAL FX2/FX4/FX6 FILTER COVER
PREPARING YOUR FILTER
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Turn filter IN and OUT valves to the closed (horizontal) position.
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Unplug filter from electrical power supply.
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Prior to UVC installation, output hosing must be emptied of water. To do this, remove OUT AquaStop valve from filter.
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Remove opposite end of output hosing from aquarium and drain water into sink or basin. Open AquaStop valve to empty water from hose.
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Disconnect output hosing from AquaStop valve by loosening the metal clamp.
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Reinstall OUT AquaStop valve while pressing firmly until it clicks into place.
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Place the other end of the output hosing back into the aquarium.
ADDING THE UVC UNIT -
Slide metal clamp over end of filter output hosing (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end) and attach to UVC connector nearest to the power cord. Secure clamp by tightening it with screwdriver.
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Attach another metal clamp to UVC rubber elbow adapter (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end).
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Connect long end of rubber elbow adapter to UVC unit. Secure clamp by tightening it with screwdriver.
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Attach another metal clamp onto rubber elbow adapter (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end).
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Attach rubber elbow adapter to filter output valve and secure clamp by tightening it with screwdriver.
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Double check all metal clamps are positioned approx. 0.25″/ 1 cm from ends and are tightly secured with a screwdriver to ensure watertight seal.
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Open filter IN and OUT valves and wait 15 minutes to ensure connections are watertight.
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Plug in FX filter to electrical outlet. The electronic automatic priming sequence will begin.
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Ensure water is flowing out from filter. Once completed, connect power supply to UVC unit and plug into electrical outlet. A light indicator (visible through the semi-transparent lamp cover) will show that the UVC unit is operating.
INSTALLATION ON CABINET WALL WITH FLUVAL FX2/FX4/FX6 FILTER
IMPORTANT:
- This installation option requires one 1″ / 25 mm FX hose for cabinet mount (sold separately – # A20233) or equivalent 1″ / 25 mm inner diameter vinyl hose (sold separately).
- Self-tapping screws supplied with UVC unit are suitable for wooden cabinet walls with a minimum thickness of 0.6″ / 15 mm. Installation is not recommended on moving elements (i.e. cabinet doors).
- UVC must be connected to filter output hosing only. Never install UVC to filter intake hosing.
- Ensure UVC and hosing are always positioned above FX filter cover.
- To prepare FX filter for UVC installation, refer to the Preparing Your Filter section (steps 1-7).
- Select desired UVC location on cabinet wall.
- Using a screwdriver, affix mounting bracket to cabinet wall using screw holes (A) for horizontal positioning, or holes (B) for vertical positioning. IMPORTANT : If installing horizontally, ensure mounting bracket is placed so that the screw holes appear below the Fluval logo. ****
- Slide metal clamp over end of filter output hosing (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end) and attach to UVC connector (either side as the UVC works in both directions).
- Slide UVC unit into mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
- Slide metal clamp over one end of 1″ / 25 mm FX hose for cabinet mount (sold separately – # A20233) or equivalent 1″ / 25 mm inner diameter vinyl hose (sold separately). Ensure clamp is positioned approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end.
- Slide metal clamp over other end of 1″ / 25 mm connection hose (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end) and attach to filter OUT valve. IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, ensure all hosing follows a straight path with no loops and very little slack.
- Double check all metal clamps are positioned approx. 0.25″/ 1 cm from ends and are tightly secured with a screwdriver to ensure watertight seal.
- Open filter IN and OUT valves and wait 15 minutes to ensure connections are watertight.
- Plug in FX filter into electrical outlet. The electronic automatic priming sequence will begin.
- Ensure water is flowing out from filter. Once completed, connect power supply to UVC unit and plug into electrical outlet. A light indicator (visible through the semi-transparent lamp cover) will show that the UVC unit is operating.
INSTALLATION ON CABINET WALL WITH CANISTER FILTERS USING 5/8″ / 16 mm
HOSING
IMPORTANT:
- This installation option requires one 5/8″ / 16 mm inner diameter vinyl hose (sold separately).
- Self-tapping screws supplied with UVC unit are suitable for wooden cabinet walls with a minimum thickness of 0.6″ / 15 mm. Installation is not recommended on moving elements (i.e. cabinet doors).
- UVC must be connected to filter output hosing only. Never install UVC to filter intake hosing.
- Ensure UVC and hosing are always positioned above filter cover.
PREPARING YOUR FILTER
- If filter is equipped with valves, ensure they are set to the closed position.
- Unplug filter from electrical power supply.
- Prior to UVC installation, refer to your filter manual for hose disassembly procedure. Output hose must be emptied of any water before starting the UVC connection process.
- Disconnect output hose from filter, ensuring other end of hose remains in aquarium.
ADDING THE UVC UNIT
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Select desired UVC location on cabinet wall.
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Using a screwdriver, affix mounting bracket to cabinet wall using screw holes (A) for horizontal positioning, or holes (B) for vertical positioning.
IMPORTANT: If installing horizontally, ensure mounting bracket is placed so that the screw holes appear below the Fluval logo. -
Slide metal clamps over each of the two 1″ / 25 mm to 5/8″ / 16 mm hosing adapters (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end).
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Install hosing adapters on each UVC connector.
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Slide metal clamp over end of filter output hosing (approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end) and insert into hose adapter (either side as the UVC works in both directions).
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Slide UVC unit into mounting bracket until it clicks into place.
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Slide metal clamp over one end of 5/8″ / 16 mm vinyl hosing (sold separately). Ensure clamp is positioned approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from end and attach to UVC connector.
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Attach other end of connection hose to filter output valve. IMPORTANT: For optimal performance, ensure all hosing follows a straight path with no loops and very little slack.
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Double check all metal clamps are positioned approx. 0.25″ / 1 cm from ends and are tightly secured with a screwdriver to ensure watertight seal.
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Open filter input and output valves (if equipped) and wait 15 minutes to ensure connections are watertight.
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Plug in filter to electrical outlet.
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Ensure water is flowing out from filter. Once completed, connect power supply to UVC unit and plug into electrical outlet. A light indicator (visible through the semi-transparent lamp cover) will show that the UVC unit is operating.
Ver.: 38/23-INT