AQUARIUM
APPLIANCE
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
DRIP LOOP
4. Plug in the air pump power cord into an
appropriate grounded GFCI outlet utilizing
a drip loop (Figure 3).
5. Adjust air flow using the air adjustment valve
until a gentle steady stream of air bubbles are
flowing from the Betta Filter. Depending on the
size of the fish bowl or aquarium, adjust the air
flow so the bubbles are generating adequate
water movement through the filter.
Installation and Operation
Consult your retailer to determine the proper size air pump (not included) required
to power the Aqueon®Betta Filter for your fish bowl or aquarium.
Follow all installation instructions and warnings included with the air pump.
1. Select a location in your aquarium for the Betta Filter. The base of the Betta Filter
may be buried underneath the aquarium gravel and/or attached directly to the bottom
of the aquarium with the supplied suction cup to hold it in place. Connect the air tubing
to the airline inlet on the Betta Filter (Figure 1). The 2 included air tubing suction cups may
be used to help hold the air tubing securely in place in the fish bowl or aquarium and
route it out of the aquarium.
Note: For item 100542356 Betta Filter with Volcano, slide the décor piece over the
Betta Filter to hide it once it has been installed in the aquarium.
2. Install the air control valve in-line. Next, install the included air adjustment valve in-line
with the air tubing (Figure 2). The best position is a few inches outside the aquarium where
it will be accessible for adjusting the strength of the air flow going to the Betta Filter.
Cut the air tubing and install the air adjustment valve by pushing the air tubing onto
each end of the air adjustment valve.
3. A check valve should be utilized when installing the air tubing for added safety.
The check valve should be installed between the air adjustment valve and the air pump
(sold separately) by cutting the air tubing again. Connect the end of the air tubing, leading
from the air adjustment valve, to the “out” side of the check valve. Attach the other
segment of air tubing to the check valve side labeled “in” and the air pump (sold separately)
Once complete, the assembled components should be arranged as shown in Figure 2.
HINT: If assembled as pictured in Figure 2 and still no air is flowing, verify the check valve
is oriented properly and the air adjustment valve is open. If check valve is reversed and/or
the air control valve is closed, air will not flow from the air pump to the filter.
Parts
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed
including the following:
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
2. 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 to repair yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service
or discard the appliance:
A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug
it from power.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there
is water on the parts not intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning
or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance
plug or receptacle getting wet, position
aquarium stand and tank to one side of
the wall-mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. As shown in the figure, a “drip
loop” should be arranged by the user
for each cord connecting an aquarium
appliance to the receptacle. The “drip
loop” is the part of the cord below the
level of the receptacle, or the connector
if an extension cord is used, to prevent
water travel along the cord and coming
in contact with the receptacle. If the
plug or the receptacle does get wet,
DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the
appliance. Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp
bulbs, etc.
5. Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug
and pull to disconnect.
6. 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.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures
below freezing (32°F/0°C).
8. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
9. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
10. 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.
ONLY FOR POLARIZED ATTACHMENT PLUG APPLIANCES
11. 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.
12.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
Betta Filter
Betta Filter
Suction Cup Base
Airline Inlet
Natural Plant
(Item 100542354)
Volcano
(Item 100542356)
A– Betta Filter
B– Betta Filter Suction Cup Base
C– Air Tubing
D– Air Adjustment Valve
E– Air Tubing Suction Cups (qty 2)
F– Check Valve
A
B
C
D
E
F
Figure 3
Drip Loop
Power
supply cord
Figure 2
Air
Tubing
(C)
Air
Tubing
(C)
Air
Tubing
(C)
Betta Filter
(A, B)
Air
Adjustment
Valve
(D)
Check Valve
(F)
Air Pump
(sold separately)
OUT IN
