Aqua One Focus 14 Installation instructions

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in these instructions

as well as on the

product itself.

Focus

14/23/25/36

All species of sh have

specic requirements

for their care. Please

seek advice from your

Aqua One retailer for correct care

requirements and species compatibility.

Before you work on your

aquarium, wash your hands

and arms. It is very important

to remove dirt, moisturiser and

other impurities.

Unpack all lter media and

rinse before initial use.

Rinse the inside of the aquarium

with water to remove any dust

or other contaminants.

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CUSTOMER CARECUSTOMER CARE

Thank you for choosing this Aqua One product.

Your Aqua One product is covered for parts and labour for 1 year from the date of purchase as detailed in

the terms of the Guarantee in this instruction manual. For any inquiries or concerns regarding this product

or any of our products, please do not hesitate to contact your local Aqua One Retailer or visit Aqua One

Customer Care online in your country of purchase via the websites listed.

Instructions version: 4/6/2018

Regular maintenance of this product

and components are required in order

to keep equipment within guarantee

and to maintain sh health.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

ºC

240VAC

50Hz

240VAC

50Hz

*US = 110VAC 60Hz

Water and electricity can be dangerous.

Do not attempt repairs yourself. Return

the appliance to an authorised service

facility for repair.

Children should be supervised when

using this item.

Arrange a drip loop for each cable to stop

water entering the power socket. If the

plug or the socket does get wet,

disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker

before unplugging the power plug.

Don’t operate the appliance if it has

a damaged cord or plug, or if it is

malfunctioning, or damaged in any

manner.

Ensure your hands are dry when turning

the power switch on or off and when

inserting or removing the power cable

from the socket.

Never yank the cable to pull it from

the socket. Pull the plug carefully to

disconnect.

Unplug the appliance from the electrical

outlet when not in use or before any type

of maintenance or cleaning.

All products are supplied with tted

plugs. This plug should not be tampered

with in any way or removed. Removal or

tampering with the plug invalidates our

guarantee offered with this product.

Make sure any component mounted on a

tank is securely installed before

operating it.

If the appliance or any electrical

component of the appliance (non-

immersible equipment only) falls into

the water or gets wet, don’t reach for it.

Unplug it and then retrieve it.

If the appliance shows any sign of water

leakage, unplug it from the power source.

Examine the appliance after installation. It

should not be plugged in if there is water

on parts which are not intended to be wet.

A G.F.C.I (Ground fault circuit interrupter)

& surge protector is recommended for all

electrical appliances.

Ensure input voltage is the same voltage

as your local power supply.

Do not install or store the appliance

where it will be exposed to weather or

temperatures below freezing.

Do not use the appliance for reasons

other than the intended use.

If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation or

safety of this product you must consult a qualied electrician.

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SPECIFICATIONS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

& FILTER MEDIA

DIMENSIONS POWER

CONSUMPTION

MODEL

MODEL Impeller CARBON

CARTRIDGE

15 ppi

SPONGE

Carefully unpack the aquarium making sure you keep all the packing material until

all the parts of the product have been found and the product has been assembled.

This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed carton. Should the product

malfunction in any way or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement, contact

the retailer where the product was purchased for inspection.

FOCUS 14 14L / 3.7G 30L x 22D

x 27H cm 100 L\hr 7.5 W

FILTER

FLOW RATE

AQUARIUM

VOLUME

FOCUS 14 169i 55c

FOCUS 23 30L x 22D

x 41H cm 100 L\hr 7.5 W

FOCUS 25 40L x 25D

x 31H cm 230 L\hr 12 W

FOCUS 36 50L x 25D

x 34H cm 230 L\hr 12 W

FOCUS 23 169i 55c -

FOCUS 25 160i 1c 160c

FOCUS 36 160i 1c 160c

23L / 6G

25L / 6.6G

36L / 9.5G

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

6MAJOR COMPONENTS

LED Light Unit

Glass Lid

Lid Supports (x4)

Glass Tank Body

Filter Mounting Bracket

6Filter

* Focus 36 shown

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KNOW YOUR FILTER

13 14

Filter Lid

15ppi Sponge (Focus 25 & 36)

Carbon Cartridge

Ceramic Noodles (Focus 14 & 23)

Filter Body

15 Powerhead

Intake Strainer

Filter Intake Slots

Impeller

Impeller Cover

12 17

FILTER COMPONENTS

FOCUS 25/36

FOCUS 14/23

Elbow

Bio Cartridge (Focus 14 & 23)

13 Duckbill Outlet

12 17

SETTING UP

Consider where

you are going

to place the

aquarium. Avoid

direct sunlight and areas

that experience large

temperature uctuations

such as near heaters or

air conditioners.

1L=1kg

Place the aquarium on

a level surface strong

enough to support the

weight of the aquarium,

all equipment, substrate,

ornaments and water

in the aquarium.

Note that water is heavy

(1kg per litre).

INSTALL FILTER

ADD DECOR

If you

wish to

keep

tropical

sh, install a

heater* near the

lter as shown.

Do not plug

the heater in

unless it is fully

submerged in water.

Attach mounting bracket and mount on the

back wall of the aquarium.

Rinse aquarium gravel* well. Gently pour the rinsed gravel into

the aquarium.

Rinse ornaments* and place into

the aquarium as desired.

Ensure that all ornaments are securely placed

so that they cannot fall over, which may harm

aquarium inhabitants and damage the aquarium.

*sold separately

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FILL AQUARIUM

PLACE LID

USING THE LIGHT

>1cm

Fill the aquarium to

no more than 1cm

below the top.

Always treat the water with

a water conditioner* to

remove harmful chemicals.

Place four lid supports as shown.

Place lid on lid supports.

Feed light power cable

through the gap in the stem.

Ensure that your hands and all power cables are dry

before plugging in equipment and turning power on.

*sold separately

Insert the light unit stem into

the slot at the top of the lter

mounting bracket.

PLACE LID

Ensure that the light is

securely in place.

Connect the power plugs to join

the light to the transformer.

Touch Switch

It is recommended that the light is turned completely off for at least 8 hours per day to

allow the sh a proper night period. More than 10 hours of full light daily can encourage

excessive algae growth.

To maximise light quality, ensure that the light unit and aquarium lid are kept clean.

Press switch once

Press switch again

MAINTENANCE

WEEKLY

FORTNIGHTLY - 25% WATER CHANGE

DAILY

Evaporated

Water

Maximum

Water

Level

Current

Water

Level

Feed sh. Check water level

and top up if required.

Place the glass lid somewhere safe

where it will not be broken while

you are servicing the aquarium.

The sh and plants do not need to be removed

when doing regular maintenance.

Place a towel on the oor in front of the aquarium

in case of water spillage.

Remove glass lid

and light unit.

Use an algae scraper*

and gently clean the

glass.

Use a Gravel Cleaner*

to empty around 25% of

the aquarium water into a

bucket.

Never rinse the Sponge under the tap

as you will kill the benecial bacteria

that live on the lter media and disrupt

the balance of the tank.

Replace the carbon cartridge every

6-8 weeks or sooner as required.

Fill the bucket with new

water and treat it with water

conditioner*. Allow to stand

for 10 minutes.

Gently rell the aquarium

with the prepared water.

Replace all equipment on the

aquarium. Check that your

hands and power plugs are

dry, and turn power back on.

Check that all equipment is

working correctly over the

next half hour.

Test water parameters.Check temperature

and all equipment.

Remove and rinse the lter

sponge (or Bio Cartridge)

and carbon cartridge in the

old water from the aquarium.

*sold separately

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MONTHLY - FILTER MAINTENANCE

Unplug all equipment before beginning

work on any part of the aquarium.

Remove lter lid and

disconnect return

duckbill.

Remove glass lid

and light unit.

Remove lter from

the aquarium.

Lift out pump

assembly from lter

body.

Remove elbow, intake

strainer, impeller cover

and then the impeller.

Use a pipe brush*

to clean all pump

components, paying

particular attention to

the impeller well.

Remove sponge (or Bio

Cartridge) and carbon

cartridge. If the carbon

cartridge is due for

replacement, discard it.

Remove some water

from the aquarium and

rinse the sponge (or Bio

Cartridge) and carbon

cartridge.

Rinse all other

components of the

lter to remove any

debris or algae.

Replace all equipment on the

aquarium. Check that your

hands and power plugs are

dry, and turn power back on.

Check that all equipment is

working correctly over the

next half hour.

*sold separately

impeller well

Take care not to lose small parts when

servicing the aquarium, especially when

cleaning lter components at a sink.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The external exible cables of this unit cannot be replaced;

if the cable is damaged, the part should be replaced.

FILTER

LIGHT

LIGHT WON’T TURN ON

Check that power

is available and

connected properly.

Check and clean

intake strainer

and lter intake.

Filter

Intake

Strainer

Media or pump are

dirty. Clean lter and

powerhead.

SLOW WATER FLOW NO WATER FLOW

Pump is clogged. Clean

powerhead.

Check that power

is available and

connected properly.

If you are having a problem that you can’t solve by following these steps, take the item to

your Aqua One retailer for inspection as many issues may be resolved with a replacement

part or an adjustment.

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