User manual

IMPORTANT
To ensure optimal and proper functioning of your Fluval
FX6 External Filter, regular maintenance is required. Failure
to do so may result in the failure of the filter and will invali-
date your warranty. Additionally, regular cleaning and main-
tenance will greatly reduce or completely prevent faults and
reduction in performance. Please refer to the maintenance
schedule below.
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CHART
COMPONENTS MONTHLY EVERY 3
MONTHS
EVERY 6
MONTHS
YEARLY
Magnetic impeller Check & Clean Replace
Intake Stem/Strainer/Hosing Check & Clean
Ribbed Hosing Check & Clean
Mechanical Foam Check & Clean Replace half
quantity
Bio-Foam Check & Clean Replace half
quantity
BIOMAX Rinse Replace half
quantity
Carbon Pad Replace
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