Fluval FX UVC User manual

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INSTALLATION ON
FLUVAL FX2/FX4/FX6 FILTER COVER PAGE 2
INSTALLATION ON CABINET WALL WITH
FLUVAL FX2/FX4/FX6 FILTER PAGE 3
INSTALLATION ON CABINET WALL WITH
CANISTER FILTERS USING 5/8" / 16 mm HOSING PAGE 5
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UVC IN-LINE
FX
CLARIFIER
VC
IN-LINE

ADDING THE UVC UNIT
8. Slidemetalclampoverendoflter
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.
9. Attach another metal clamp to UVC
rubber elbow adapter (approx. 0.25"
/ 1 cm from end).
ENGLISH
WHAT’S INCLUDED
UVC unit & bulb
Power supply
Bulb cover gasket
PREPARING YOUR FILTER
1. TurnlterINandOUTvalvestotheclosed(horizontal)position.
2. Unpluglterfromelectricalpowersupply.
3. Prior to UVC installation, output hosing must be emptied of water.
 Todothis,removeOUTAquaStopvalvefromlter.
4. Removeoppositeendofoutputhosingfromaquariumanddrainwaterintosink
 orbasin.OpenAquaStopvalvetoemptywaterfromhose.
5. DisconnectoutputhosingfromAquaStopvalvebylooseningthemetalclamp.
6. ReinstallOUTAquaStopvalvewhilepressingrmlyuntilitclicksintoplace.
7. Placetheotherendoftheoutputhosingbackintotheaquarium.
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INSTALLATION ON
FLUVAL FX2/FX4/FX6 FILTER COVER
Metal clamps
Rubber elbow adapter
Wall mounting bracket and screws Adapters for lters with
5/8”/ 16 mm diameter hosing
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10. Connect long end of rubber elbow
adapter to UVC unit. Secure clamp by
tightening it with screwdriver.
11. Attach another metal clamp onto
rubber elbow adapter (approx. 0.25"
/ 1 cm from end).
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Replacement bulb #A19990 (sold separately)
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12.Attachrubberelbowadaptertolter
output valve and secure clamp by
tightening it with screwdriver.
13.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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14.OpenlterINandOUTvalves
and wait 15 minutes to ensure
connections are watertight.
15.PluginFXltertoelectricaloutlet.
The electronic automatic priming
  sequencewillbegin.
16.Ensurewaterisowingoutfromlter.
  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lteroutputhosingonly.NeverinstallUVC
  tolterintakehosing.
 •EnsureUVCandhosingarealwayspositionedaboveFXltercover.
1. ToprepareFXlterforUVCinstallation,referto
the Preparing Your Filter section (steps 1-7).
2. Select desired UVC location on cabinet wall.
3. Usingascrewdriver,ax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.
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4. Slidemetalclampoverendoflter
output hosing (approx. 0.25" / 1 cm
from end) and attach to UVC connector
 (eithersideastheUVCworksin
both directions).
5. SlideUVCunitintomountingbracket
 untilitclicksintoplace.
6. 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.
7. Slide metal clamp over other end of
1" / 25 mm connection hose (approx.
0.25" / 1 cm from end) and attach
 tolterOUTvalve.IMPORTANT:
For optimal performance, ensure all
hosing follows a straight path with
no loops and very little slack.
8. 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.
9. OpenlterINandOUTvalvesandwait
15 minutes to ensure connections
are watertight.
10.PluginFXlterintoelectricaloutlet.
The electronic automatic priming
  sequencewillbegin.
11.Ensurewaterisowingoutfrom
  lter.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.
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3. 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).
4. Installhosingadaptersoneach
UVC connector.
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lteroutputhosingonly.NeverinstallUVCto
  lterintakehosing.
 •EnsureUVCandhosingarealwayspositionedaboveltercover.
PREPARING YOUR FILTER
1. Iflterisequippedwithvalves,ensuretheyaresettotheclosedposition.
2. Unpluglterfromelectricalpowersupply.
3. PriortoUVCinstallation,refertoyourltermanualforhosedisassembly
 procedure.Outputhosemustbeemptiedofanywaterbeforestartingthe
UVC connection process.
4. Disconnectoutputhosefromlter,ensuringotherendofhoseremainsinaquarium.
ADDING THE UVC UNIT
1. Select desired UVC location on cabinet wall.
2. Usingascrewdriver,ax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.
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5. Slidemetalclampoverendoflter
output hosing (approx. 0.25" / 1 cm
from end) and insert into hose
adapter (either side as the UVC
 worksinbothdirections).
6. SlideUVCunitintomountingbracket
 untilitclicksintoplace.
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7. 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.
8. Attach other end of connection hose
 tolteroutputvalve.IMPORTANT:
For optimal performance, ensure all
hosing follows a straight path with
no loops and very little slack.
9. 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.
10.Openlterinputandoutputvalves
  (ifequipped)andwait15minutesto
ensure connections are watertight.
11.Pluginltertoelectricaloutlet.
12.Ensurewaterisowingoutfrom
  lter.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. 12
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