Rena SmartFilter 55 User manual

S A F E T Y INSTRUCT
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
II 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 appliance to an authorized service
facility for service or discard the appliance:
1 • This appliance is designed for indoor use only.
2 • Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should
not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
3 • 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.
4 • 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 at the bottom
of the page, should be arranged by the user for each cord
connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The drip loop
is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the
connector if on extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling
along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the
plug or receptacle 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.
( • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
D • To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts.
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.
L • Maintenance: Disconnect the power supply to all equipment
in the aquarium before putting your hands in the water • The rotor
is lubricated by water, it is therefore essential never to operate
with a dry filter, this would cause the rotor to wear rapidly.
M. Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State
of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
N • Check that the cord is correctly placed in the slot of the filter
housing (see picture page 13).
o.SAVE HESE
INSTRUCTIONS
• Drip Loop
• Boucle d'eqouttaqe
• Bucle antigoteo

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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FILTER ASSEMBLY
• Adjustment knob
2 • Motor rack lid
3 • Caddy
4 • Dosing port
5 • Filter canister
6 • Feet for horyzontality adjustment
7 • Water outlet area
8 • Inlet pipe and strainer
1 • Fix the extensions and the strainer
onto the intake tube.
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Note: you can adjust the flow rate by using
the flow rate adjustment knob. However,
we recommend you leave it completely
opened.
2. Dosing port:the filter has a dosing port
which allows you to dose and mix very easily
and efficiently all kirrd of liquid water
treatment [chemicals, fertilizer, etc. . Do
not put any solid or powdered product in the
dosing port. It is recommended that you
wipe of the dosing port after use to keep the
area cleaner.

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FILTER POSITION &
LEVELING ON THE AQUARIUM
1 • Place the filter on the aquarium.
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2 • Adjust the level of the filter by rotating
the filter feet.
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3. Verify the minimum water level in the
aquarium.
4. When the filter is fixed on the
aquarium, the water level should at least
reach ~he level shown in the figure below.

ASSEMBLE THE CARTRIDGE
ON THE CADDY
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3 • Remove the caddy from the filter.
4. Unlock the caddy lid and remove it.
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1 • Remove the cartridge from clear
plastic bag.
2. Rinse it until the water is clear.
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ASSEMBLE THE CARTRIDGE
ON THE CADDY
r----------, 5. Place the
cartridge on
the caddy.
6. Replace
the caddy lid
and lock it.
7. Replace
the caddy in
the filter.
8 • Repeat the procedure with the other
caddies [if necessary).
9. Make sure that the Bio-Chern Stars
are correctly placed on the Bio-Chern
Stars tower.
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STARTING I RE-STARTING YOUR FILTER
r------------ 1 • Remove
the motor rack.
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water:
• SmartFilter 20
= 1/8 gallon
• SmartFilter 30
= 1/4 gallon
• SmartFilter 55
= 1/2 gallon
3. Replace
the motor rack.
4 • Verify that the cord is correctly
placed and then, plug in the filter.
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5 • Adjust the flow control
to the maximum.
6. Allow 30 seconds for the filter to fill
completely and to start running.
Note: If the filter does not fill, check the
following points:
• Water level in the aquarium [see
Minimum water level ' page 10),
• Water level in the filter: unplug the filter,
add water and plug it again,
• Verify that the connection between the
Water inlet and the Motor rack lid is
correct,
• Verify that the water flow adjustment is
on the maximum.
Monitor the efficiency of your filter for a
short period of time then sit back, relax and
enjoy your aquarium:
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
CH NGING THE FIL TER C RTRIDGES
Regular maintenance of the filter is necessary in order to assure continued trouble
free operation of your filter.
The cartridges will collect very fine particles and it is difficult to rinse and clean.
For the most efficient cleaning and optimal performance:
• Perform 15 - 20% water change each month,
• Replace the cartridges every 4 weeks.
• With more experience, you will adapt these instructions to the specific needs of
your aquarium [depending on the number of fish, type of fish, feeding behaviour,
plants, etc.l.
• If the flow of water through your filter begins to decrease it is most likely due to
dirty or clogged filter media, and should be cleaned immediately.
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10. Plug in the filter.
1 • Unplug the filter.
4. Unlock the caddy lid and remove it.
2 • Gently remove the caddy. 5 • Throw the cartridge in the garbage.
6. Clean the caddy.
7. Rinse a new cartridge and place it on
the caddy.
8. Place the caddy on the filter.
9. Repeat the procedure with the other
caddies.
3. Drain off the water for
10 seconds before going to
the garbage.

COMPREHENSIVE CLEANING
While it is not always necessary, it is advised to fully inspect all of your filter's
components about every 6 months.
This filter is so consumer-friendly it can be completely disassembled without the
use of any tool.
Simply follow these guidelines for a thorough cleaning of your entire unit.
1 • Unplug the filter and wait for around
20 seconds for it to half empty.
2 • Carry the filter to the sink.
3 • Remove the motor rack.
4. Remove the pump as shown in the
pictures. Clean carefully all the parts
indicated by the arrows.
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COMPREHENSIVE CLEANING
5. Clean carefully all the parts indicated
by the arrows.
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8 • Assemble the filter and replace it on
the aquarium and repeat the procedure as
indicated on pages 10 to 13.
6 • Remove the Bio-Chern Stars tower and
leave it to one side. DO NOT CLEAN IT
It would kill all the bacteria and make your
filter less efficient.
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7 • Clean the entire filter canister.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
7 The filter make some
waterflow noise
• Heighten the water level in the
aquarium or/and reduce the filter
waterflow.
~ There is reduced
waterflow
• Make sure the flow adjustment
knob is opened.
• Change the cartridges and clean
the filter. • Unscrew
and clean the
water inlet.
• Clean the
manifolds at
the bottom
of the filter.
7 The filter leaks
on the back side
• Make sure the filter is horizontally
placed (see page 10J.
7 The filter sucks air
and makes noise
• Make sure the minimum water
level is correct in the aquarium (see
page 10J.
• Make sure the strainer is correctly
assembled with the inlet pipe of the
filter.
7 The filter does not
prime
• Repeat the starting/re-starting
procedure as indicated on page 13, by
adding more water.
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