Tetra EX 500 Plus User manual

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EX500/700/1000/1500 Plus
Filter-Set
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EX 700 Plus
EX 700 Plus
EX 500 Plus
EX 500 Plus
EX 1000 Plus EX 1500 Plus
EX 1500 Plus
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EX 1000 Plus
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IN OUT
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ON
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CR FilterRings
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4.
1×
2×
3×
4×
4×
4×
1.
FF FilterFloss
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2 ... 4×
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a
b
c
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5.
EX 500 Plus:
EX 700 Plus:
EX 1000 Plus:
EX 1500 Plus:
7.
A
A
BB BioBalls
BF BioFoam
4×
CF Carbon
2 ... 4×
AEX0024

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OUT
IN
IN
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OUT
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X [cm]
40 ... 150
50 ... 150
60 ... 150
80 ... 150
EX 500 Plus:
EX 700 Plus:
EX 1000 Plus:
EX 1500 Plus:
AEX0025

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AEX0027
BB BioBalls
CR FilterRings
BF BioFoam
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AEX0028
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ON
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AEX0030
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open
close
Impeller
Seal
AEX0029

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WARNING
This device is suitable for use by children aged 8
and over as well as people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience
and knowledge if they are supervised or have
been instructed how to safely use the device and
understand the resultant risks. Children must not
play with the device. Children must not conduct
cleaning or user maintenance activities without
supervision.
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
PRODUCT BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PREPARE FOR OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
INITIAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a quality product from Tetra. For further useful
information and services in relation to your product and Tetra’s fascinating
underwater worlds, please visit our website: www.tetra.net.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information about the safe use of the Tetra Filter-Set
EX500Plus, EX700Plus, EX1000Plus and EX1500Plus.
Please read the manual prior to using the device. The manual goes with the
device and must be stored for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Prevention of electric shocks
• Before connecting the device to the mains, check that the housing and
connection cable are intact. Modifications are not permitted.
• Only connect the device to a professionally installed plug socket. The
power plug must be freely accessible so that the device can be quickly
disconnected from the mains in an emergency.
• Disconnect the plug from the mains immediately if parts of the housing or
the connection cable are damaged.
Prevention of personal injury
• Do not allow children to play with the packaging materials. There is a risk of
choking.
• Ensure the connection cable does not pose a trip hazard.
Preventing material damage
• The pump will be damaged if it is allowed to run dry, i.e. without water.
• Do not bend or crush the connection cable.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories.

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Note the symbols on the device
Do not dispose of the device with household waste; send for
recycling.
Protection class II: Metal parts which can lead to voltage failure
are insulated.
Intended for indoor use only.
PRODUCT BASICS
Product description
The Tetra EX Plus filter is a water filter for aquariums, which is installed outside
the aquarium (external filter). The dirty aquarium water is conveyed through
the filter via a hose/tube system, and once it has been cleaned it is conveyed
back into the aquarium via a hose/tube system. The triple filtration (mechanical,
biological and chemical) produces crystal-clear, healthy water for your
ornamental fish and aquatic plants.
NOTE
If you notice any residual moisture in the originally packed filter, it is not a
defect but a sign of quality. Before delivery, each filter is checked to make
sure that it works properly and is watertight.
Intended use
Only use the Tetra EX Plus filter
• to clean aquarium water (fresh and marine water),
• in indoor areas,
• for private and fishkeeping purposes,
• in line with the technical data.

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Filter elements
Fig. A Description
1Hose adapter
For maintenance purposes, the hoses can be conveniently
disconnected from the filter head here without draining the hose/
tube system.
2Filter head with mains cable
Inside the filter head there is a filter pump, which pumps water
through the filter during operation.
3Cover grid
4Filter baskets with filter media
5Filter housing
Filter media
Fig. A Description
6Tetra CR Filterrings (ceramic filter rings)
The filter rings retain larger particles and ensure an even flow within
the filter housing by distributing the water in dierent directions.
7Tetra BF BioFoam (biological filter sponge)
The biological filter sponge retains medium-sized particles and
encourages the settlement of beneficial bacterial cultures to
biologically clean the water.
8Tetra BB BioBalls (biological filter balls)
Filter balls with a special macro-surface encourage the settlement
of beneficial bacterial cultures in their interior, to biologically clean
the water.
9Tetra CF Carbon (carbon filter medium)
The carbon filter granules in a mesh bag eliminate harmful organic
substances, odours and discoloured water.
10 Tetra FF FilterFloss (filter floss pad)
The filter floss pad retains the smallest particles that are let through
by the other filter elements.

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Tube system elements
Fig. B Description
1 Hose (2 pcs)
2 Attachment clip with suction cup (6 pcs)
3 U-piece inlet
4 Telescopic tube
5 Suction sieve
6 Foam pre-filter
7 U-piece outlet
8 Nozzle tube
9 Nozzle end tube (with sealing plug)
OPERATION
Switching on and o
The device is switched on when the plug is inserted into a socket. It is switched
o (no power) when the plug is pulled out.
Controls
Fig. C Description
1Shut-o lever
Position up: Shut-o valve open. Water circulation on.
Position down: Shut-o valve closed. Water circulation o.
Position bottom right: The hose adapter is unlocked and can be
removed upwards.
2Stopcocks
The flow rate can be adjusted using the IN stopcock (inlet). The
OUT stopcock (outlet) should always be fully open when the filter
is in use.
3Start button
If there is no (or very little) water in the filter housing, the filter
pump cannot generate a flow of water. If you press the start button
several times, water is pumped into the filter housing and the filter
is vented.

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PREPARE FOR OPERATION
The filter media supplied as standard are located in the filter baskets inside
the filter housing. For some filter media, packaging foil must be removed before
start-up and some filter media must be rinsed with tap water before use.
Procedure: →Fig. D
Please note when inserting the filter media into the filter baskets:
• The arrangement of the filter media within the filter baskets depends on the
filter type (→Fig. A).
• The filter media must not protrude beyond the edge of the filter baskets.
• The pipe segments in the filter baskets must not be covered, because the
dirty water pipe is formed by the segments.
Note when inserting the filter baskets into the filter housing:
• The order of the filter media inside the filter housing depends on the filter
type (→Fig. A).
• The arrows on the filter basket handle and on the filter housing rim must be
aligned identically.
• The handles of the filter baskets must be pressed down after insertion.
ASSEMBLY AND SET-UP
Procedure: →Fig. E
Please note when installing the pipe system:
• The side of the aquarium must be clean so that the suction cups can be
attached securely.
• There must be feed-through openings in the aquarium for the hoses.
• To prevent the filter from drawing up sand from the aquarium, there must be
more than 10 cm distance between the suction sieve and the sand.
Please note when positioning the device:
• For the filter to work properly, it must be placed at a certain distance X (→
Fig. E ) below the water level in the aquarium.
• The hoses must not be overly twisted or bent, otherwise the device may not
work properly. Shorten the hose if necessary.
• There must be an accessible power socket nearby.

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INITIAL USE
NOTE
• The filter needs a run-in period of approx. 2 weeks. Do not introduce any
fish or plants during this time!
Tip: Tetra SafeStart (accessories) allows fish and plants to be introduced
as soon as the aquarium is set up.
• Before introducing fish and plants, check the water values, for example
with a Tetra test strip (accessories).
• If you are adding medication to the water, you should only use filter media
without activated carbon because activated carbon absorbs many types
of medication from the water.
Procedure: →Fig. F
Please note the following during start-up:
• The shut-o lever on the filter head must be pushed upwards to the stop
("ON" position). Both stopcocks must be fully open.
• To bleed, press the start button several times in quick succession (pump)
until water comes out of the return pipe and the flow is stable.
• Make sure that all of the hose connections are tightly connected.
• Top up the water in your aquarium, as the water level will have dropped
from filling the filter.
• Position the outlet tube in the aquarium in such a way that it creates slight
movements at the water surface. This is good for the water quality. If
necessary, the flow rate can be adjusted using the “IN” stopcock.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any work on the device, remove the plug from the socket to
prevent a harmful electric shock.
NOTE
Perform a visual inspection of the filter during all work on the filter. Remove
any deposits and dirt. Replace defective components with original spare
parts.
Maintenance intervals
Observe the specified maintenance intervals for the following components:
Components Cleaning Replacement
Tetra FF FilterFloss - Once per month
Tetra CF Carbon - After 2 to 4 weeks
Tetra BF BioFoam Every six months Every year
Tetra BB BioBalls Every year When needed
Tetra CR Filterrings Every year When needed
Foam pre-filter Once per week When needed
Filter head seal For each assembly Every year
Impeller unit Once per month Every year
Disassemble device
Procedure: →Fig. G
Please note when disassembling:
• The filter housing is full of water. When opening the filter housing, this water
may leak out or spill over. Take suitable precautions. For example, place the
filter in a suciently large bowl.
• To prevent water from leaking out of the hose/pipe system and thus also out
of the aquarium when opening the filter housing, the shut-o valve on the
hose adapter must be closed beforehand. To do this, press the shut-o lever
on the hose adapter down to the stop ("OFF/Locked" position).

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Clean device, pre-filter and filter media
Procedure: →Fig. H
Please note when cleaning:
• Do not use any cleaning agents or solutions for cleaning.
• To protect beneficial bacterial cultures, we recommend:
– cleaning or replacing the filter media at dierent times.
– cleaning the filter media with water from the aquarium.
Clean and replace filter head seal
The housing seal is located below the filter head.
Procedure: →Fig. I
Please note:
• The seal sits in a groove and can be carefully pulled out there.
• The seal must be undamaged and clean.
• The seal must not be twisted or squeezed during installation.
Clean and replace impeller
The impeller is located in the filter head behind a rotary lock.
Procedure: →Fig. I
Assemble device
Procedure: →Fig. J
Please note when assembling:
• The order of the filter media inside the filter housing depends on the filter
type (→Fig. A).
• The arrows on the filter basket handle and on the filter housing rim must be
aligned identically.
• The handles of the filter baskets must be pressed down after insertion.
• The shut-o lever on the hose adapter must be at the far right stop
("Unlocked" position) before you press the hose adapter onto the filter head.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are unable to rectify any faults yourself, contact your local retailer or Tetra
Customer Service.
Malfunction Cause Solution
Filter head is not
watertight, water
is leaking.
Attachment clips open. Close them.
Dirt, foreign particles. Clean.
Filter head seal faulty. Clean or replace, if necess.
Motor not
working. Power supply o. Check.
Impeller faulty, blocked. Clean or replace, if necess.
Water flow
reduced. Valve closed. Open.
Bent hoses. Re-position.
Filter, filter media or tube
system dirty. Clean or replace, if necess.
Leak or system drawing
air. Stop leak or place intake pipe below water level.
Water not
circulating. Not enough water in filter housing. Press start button several times (pumping motion).
Air pocket in filter. Increase distance between
filter & water level.
Leak. Stop leak.
DISPOSAL
The device contains electronic components and cannot be disposed of
with the standard household waste.
• Dispose of the device using the return system for your area so that the raw
materials can be recycled.
• Cut o the connection cable prior to disposal to prevent the device from
being used.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EX 500
Plus EX 700 Plus EX 1000 Plus EX 1500 Plus
Connection voltage 230 V AC
50 Hz
Power consumption 5.5 7.5 10.5 17.5 W
Recomm. aquarium size ≤100 100 ... 200 150 ... 300 300 ... 600 l
Max. flow rate pump 910 1040 1150 1900 l/h
Max. flow rate in operat. 440 500 540 1030 l/h
Filter volume 3.6 4.9 6.1 12.2 l
Qty. of filter baskets 2 3 4 4
∅ hose, inside 16 22 mm
Dimensions Length 212 262 mm
Width 212 262 mm
Height 343 392 441 544 mm
Weight 4.0 4.5 4.8 8.5 kg
Length of mains cable 1650 mm
Protection rating IP68
WARRANTY
Thanks to state-of-the-art production technology, premium-quality components
and stringent quality controls, the device comes with a three-year warranty
from the purchase date. Please save your receipt. The warranty shall not apply
in the event of improper handling, standard wear and tear or interference with
the device technology. Your statutory warranty claims remain unaected. In the
event of complaint, please contact your retailer or Tetra: www.tetra.net

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WARNUNG
Dieses Gerät kann von Kindern ab 8 Jahren und
darüber sowie von Personen mit verringerten
physischen, sensorischen oder mentalen
Fähigkeiten oder Mangel an Erfahrung und Wissen
benutzt werden, wenn sie beaufsichtigt oder
bezüglich des sicheren Gebrauchs des Gerätes
unterwiesen wurden und die daraus resultierenden
Gefahren verstehen. Kinder dürfen nicht mit dem
Gerät spielen. Reinigung und Benutzerwartung
dürfen nicht von Kindern ohne Beaufsichtigung
durchgeführt werden.
INHALT
VORWORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ZU DIESER ANLEITUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
PRODUKT KENNENLERNEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
BEDIENUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
FÜR DEN BETRIEB VORBEREITEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MONTAGE UND AUFSTELLEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
IN BETRIEB NEHMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
PFLEGEN UND WARTEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
STÖRUNGEN BESEITIGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ENTSORGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
TECHNISCHE DATEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
GARANTIE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30