EHEIM ecco pro 300 User manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following.
a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
b) 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 repairs by yourself; return the ap-
pliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
1) If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical com-
ponents of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately. (Non-immersible equipment only)
2) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
(Immersible equipment only)
3) Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not in-
tended to be wet.
4) Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner.
5) To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to
one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from
dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
A ”drip loop”, shown in the figure, should be arranged by the
user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a re-
ceptacle.
The ”drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to pre-
vent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with
the receptacle.
If the plug or socket does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the
appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the
receptacle.
c) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
d) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
e) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
f) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
g) Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
h) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
i) Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
j) If an extension cord is 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.
k) 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 unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
Exception: This instruction may be omitted for an appliance that is not provided with a polarized attachment plug.
l) ”SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”.
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THANK YOU
for purchasing of your new EHEIM ecco filter which has an impressive range of ad-
vantages in terms of function, handling and quality. Innovative technology combined
with the simplest operation and characteristic design are the outstanding features of
the latest EHEIM filter generation. EHEIM ecco is a result of intensive development,
which does justice to all aspects of the practical requirements of aquarists.
The very shape of the filter signals a new technical concept. The practical carrier
handle is a multi-function lever, and as such, fulfils various functions. It serves to ac-
tivate the integrated priming function , which facilitates start-up during installa-
tion and after cleaning. With the handle the filter can also be opened or closed
easily with a flick of the wrist – at the same time it is safely locked in place .
The device is supplied complete with filter material and is immediately ready for
operation. Practical filter media containers, safety hose connections and shut-off
taps make operation and maintenance child’s play. Thanks to the coordinated relationship between pump performance
and volume, the EHEIM ecco filter ensures reliable long-term cleaning with a permanent circulation and simultaneous
oxygen enrichment of the aquarium water – a guarantee for ideal water cleaning and a successful aquarium hobby.
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For indoor use only. For use with aquariums.
All electrical equipment in the water must be disconnected from the mains during
care and maintenance work.
The connecting line of this device can not be replaced. When the line is damaged,
the device must no longer be used. Never carry the pump by the cable; do not
bend the cable.
This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limit-
ted physical, sensory or mental abilities or for persons with no experience or know-
ledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for safety or unless they
have received from such a person instructions on how to use the equipment.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
Notice: These divices produce magnetic fields which might cause elec-
tronic and mechanical disturbances or damages. This also refers to
pacemakers. Please consult the manuals of medical equipment for the
required safety margins.
Attention: Maintenance work presents the risk of crushing th fingers due to high
magnetic forces.
Do not dispose of this product as normal household waste. Take it to your local re-
fuse collection site.
Since a wide variety of varnishes and polishes are used when processing timer,
the appliance feet can leave visible traces on furniture or parquet floors as a result
of chemical reactions. Therefore the device should not be placed on unprotected
wooden surfaces.
The product is qualified in accordance with the respective national regulations and
guidelines and meets EC standards.
20 cm
Safety instructions
max. 180 cm
To achieve optimal operational
safety there must be a maximum
of 180 cm between the surface of
the water and the bottom of the
filter.
Power
supply
cord
FilterDrip loop
IN OUT
geprüfte
Sicherheit
For your own protection, it is
advisable to make a loop in the
electrical cable to catch drips
and prevent any water running
along the cable from entering
the socket.
If an extension socket is used,
it must be placed above the fil-
ter mains connection.

See cover flap:
Threaded socket suction and pressure joints pump head safety lock sealing ring preliminary
filter pad preliminary filter lid carbon filter pad fine filter pad filter media containers with filter
material slot multi-function lever filter canister rubber feet pump chamber impeller ball
with ball cage pump chamber cover 2 x union nuts 2 x shut-off taps outlet elbow intake pipe
with intake strainer suction holders.
First stick the 4 rubber feet to the bottom of the filter canister. The shut-off taps are then screwed onto the suction and
pressure joints of the filter – which can be rotated in the required direction of the hose – by means of the threaded
sockets and are marked with the stickers IN/OUT (Fig. B).
Then fix the outlet elbow to the aquarium by means of the suction holders. Join the intake pipe with the intake strainer
and attach them to the inside of the tank by means of the suction holders (Fig. C). Cut the hoses to the required
lengths and push them onto the intake pipe and outlet elbow for at least 1 cm. Make sure the hoses do not sag.
Connect the intake pipe to the suction joint “IN” of the filter, and the outlet elbow to the pressure joint “OUT” (Fig. D).
Secure hoses at both connections by tightening the union nuts in the direction of the pipe.
Note: All hose connections must be checked at regular intervals for correct fitting.
The external filter already contains the necessary standard filter material made of special filter pads, a preliminary
filter with filter foam, a carbon filter pad and a fine filter pad. Rinse the filter material in the basket und running
water until the water runs off clear. When you have finished installing the hose, the device is completely ready for
operation.
Suction function: Now open both shut-off taps on the hose connections (Fig. E) and slowly move down the multi-
function lever until it is flush with the safety lock (Fig. F), lever position . Water is hereby sucked out of the aquar-
ium and the overflow is established, so that the filter canister fills automatically.
As soon as the water begins to flow into the filter canister, slowly move the multi-function lever back
to its vertical operating position until it locks noticeably into place (Fig. G), lever position . Once the system is com-
pletely filled, the filter is put into operation via the mains connection. WARNING: If the system is operated in lever posi-
tion , mechanical and biological filtration cannot be guaranteed.
Opening:
IMPORTANT. First close the shut-off tap on the suction side “IN” (Fig. H), and afterwards the tap on the pressure side
“OUT” (Fig. I) before disconnecting the mains plug (Fig. J). Loosen both taps by turning the threaded sockets to
separate the hose assembly from the filter.
WARNING: If the taps are not separated from the pump head the filter cannot be opened.
Now slowly move the multi-function lever into its horizontal position and then release the safety lock by apply-
ing strong pressure (Fig. L) so that the lever can be pushed over until it is touching the filter canister (Fig. M), lever
position . The pump head is thereby automatically pulled out of its seal and can be taken off.
A - D Installation
E - G Initial operation
H - M Opening and closing the filter
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Closing:
IMPORTANT. Never fill the filter canister completely with water. For fitting the pump head the multifunction lever must
be flush with the filter canister, lever position , so that the two side bolts on the pump head can be fitted into the
slots of the lever. IMPORTANT. When closing, make sure that the sealing ring fits into its groove all round the canister.
Then move the function lever slowly over the safety lock back to its vertical operating position, lever position ,
whereby the upper part is automatically pulled into its seal.
Make sure of proper handling to avoid jamming your fingers.
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Wash out the filter media at regular intervals and replace it after every 2-3 cleaning operations. You will notice that it
is time to exchange the filter material when the water outflow of the filter reduces noticeably.
For initial operation the filter contains a carbon pad, which is used for adsorbing residues of cleaning agents, amongst
other things. Remove the carbon pad from the lid after approximately 2 weeks, since the cleaning power is then
exhausted.
First close the shut-off tap on the suction side “IN” and then the tap on the pressure side “OUT” before you unplug the
device from the mains (Figs. H-J). Unscrew the threaded sockets of the taps to separate the hose system from the fil-
ter. Then the filter is opened by means of the multi-function handle, as described above.
Remove the preliminary filter (Fig. N) and then the filter inserts (filter baskets), which are completely interlocked with
each other (Fig. O) and which can be separated by a slight twist (Fig. P). Remove the preliminary filter and rinse it in
lukewarm water (Fig. Q). Remove the white filter pad from the lid and renew it after every cleaning process (order
no. 2616320).
Place the fine filter pad in the lid and then twist the lid on to the filter inserts (filter baskets). The preliminary filter is
then installed on the lid (Fig. R).
The EHEIM ecco filter is particularly suited to water treatment by layer filtering which is approximately 30% more
efficient than the method with standard filter media. For this purpose we recommend EHEIM filter media with me-
chanical, biological, adsorptive or chemical functions.
The layers in the filter inserts are always arranged according to the displayed model (see cover page).
From time to time you should clean the pump chamber, ball valve and hoses in order to ensure the perfect functioning
of your filter.
The pump chamber can be opened by pressing both cover plates together and simultaneously pulling upwards by
the bearing (Fig. S). The pump wheel, chamber, cover and cooling channel are cleaned with a soft brush (order no.
4009560). Afterwards the cover is pushed back onto the pump head until the spring catches lock.
The ball valve is accessible when the pump chamber is open. It ensures automatic sealing during the suction phase
when the filter is started up. Pull out the ball cage (Fig. U), extract the ball and clean the parts with a soft brush. When
replacing the ball make sure that it is mobile.
To ensure proper functioning of the multifunction handle the o-ring must be dampened or lubricated with vaseline. If
it becomes more difficult to move the multifunction handle after a while you should renew the o-ring (order no.
7314058).
For a convenient cleaning of the hose system of your aquarium we recommend the EHEIM Universal cleaning brush –
(order no. 4005570).
N - R Cleaning and care
S - U Pump chamber, ball valve and sealing ring