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1. EFU 25 EFU 35 EFU 45 REACTION CANISTER TRANSWORLD AQUATIC ENTERPRISES INC REAC TION HU STAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Reaction Parts Exploded Views Introduction Getting Started Maintenance Procedures Specifications Important Safety Instructions WARNING To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be ob served including tne following READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE DANGER To avoid possible electric shock special care should be taken since water 15 employed in the use of aquarium equipment For each of the following situations do not attempt to repair your self return the appliance to an authorized service facility for ser vice or discard the appliance A If the appliance falls into water DON T reach for itl First un plug it and then retrieve it If the electrical components of the appliance get wet unplug the appliance immediately B Carefully examine the appliance after installation It should not be plugged in if there IS water on parts not intended to be Wel 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 a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug A drip loop shown in2. WATER RETURN Adjust the height or angle of the return hose back into your aquarium to your specific needs IF you have chosen to use the RETURN NOZZLE you can turn the nozzle to face upwards for more surface tension or down wards for more movement at the bottom of the aquarium IF you have chosen to use the SPRAY BAR adjust it so the small openings the spray bar are angled at a 45 degrees angle so It breaks the surface of the water for more gas exchange WATER CHANGES Regular maintenance Is the key to a successful thriving aquar ium Maintaining an aquarium can be very easy with a regular cleaning schedule Water changes should be carried out on monthly to bicmonthly schedule depending on how much bio load IS kept 2590 water changes with gravel vacuuming is essential to Keep dissolved organic carbons to a minimum 16 Maintenance Procedures ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Periodic filter media replacement is crucial for the well being of your livestock As most mechanical and chemical medias are exhausted they slowly lose performance and no longer filter the water efficiently We recommend changing the media located inside the baskets on a monthly basis MAINTENANCE PREPARATIONS Close the QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE by lifting up on the han dle handle snould be in the vertical position to stop the flow of water in and out of the filter Unplug the filter power cord Lift up on tne handle of the QUICK
3. aquariums with large bro oads 18 TION H STACE Maintenance Procedures CLEANING REPLACING IMPELLER STEP Remove cover off filter and place upside down You will need flat head screw driver STEP 2 Wedge the flat head screwdriver under the impeller cap tab and lift up STEP 3 Remove impeller cap tab STEP 4 Disconnect the return elbow from the UV housing pulling counter clockwise motion SIEP 5 Pull out impeller for cleaning or replacement It may be necessary to also clean out the impeller housing with a cotton swab for slime and detritus accumulation 19 TION H STACE Maintenance Procedures REPLACING UV C LAMP The UV C lamp within the Reaction Canister Filter requires re placement after 9 12 months use Always disconnect the power supply and NEVER look directly at the lamp Tools Required Phillips Screwdriver scissors pliers STEP 1 Unscrew the 6 Phillips screws from the underside of the cover SIEP Z Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws from the topside of the cover SEI Pull off the Suction Cup from the underside of the Priming Lever SIFP 2 Unscrew the nut off the Priming Lever and Pull out the Lever from the top of cover E Maintenance Procedures REPLACING UV C LAMP continued STEP 5 Picture of screw and Priming ever STEP 6 Pull apart the internal black plastic frame from the top frame Cut the clear
4. baskets and rinse the activated carbon bag under the sink for 30 seconds or until the water runs clear before starting the filter FILLING THE CANISTER FILTER Once the activated carbon bag has been rinsed place back into the filter basket and fill up with aquarium water to 9596 of the capacity of the filter Clamp on the cover back to the filter body by repeating the steps in opposite order Always check to ensure you have an air tight seal and that each handle clamp 5 locked in place before turning on the filter Note The QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE handle must be in the horizontal position In order to lock properly TURNING ON THE FILTER Plug the receptacle of the filter into a grounded 110V outlet At this time you should be able to hear the motor running Pump the Integrated Priming Lever up and down vigorously until the air inside the canister filter escapes out the return hose Once the filter 5 running return the lever to the down position 15 SEAC TION 4 STACE GETTING STARTED ADJUSTING THE WATER FLOW Reaction Canister Filters unique QUICK DISCONNECT VALVE offers the option to regulate water flow for your aquarium While the filter is running you can slowly raise the handle to re duce the flow rate NOTE It is very important NOT to raise the handle more than halfway Raising more than halfway may stop the flow of water and cause malfunction to the motor and associated parts ADJUSTING THE
5. electrical connections and polarity replacement parts and servicing should be performed only by a qualified electrician OPERATION Please carefully read the entire Owners Manual for proper operation procedures before proceeding with turning on this appliance and adding livestock such as fish corals and inverte brates SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS EXPLODED VIEW amp IDENTIFICATION Reaction Canisters tU 26 JU Pa 6 2 a 2 0 x j a amp 4 Ce 60 T acm 1 a5 86 22 a 7 38 5 43 n 0 Card 46 48 1 gt I gt 49 pu 29 1 my i o CD B 54 TN 5 5 59 REACTION ___ Reaction Canister 4 Stage Filter PART X Name an Capacitor EFUje Water Shut Off Lever Cover Handle Clamp 32 Priming LeverCompartment EFUBB Seae _____ EFU Priming Lever Cover 9 Filter Inlet Valve EFU riming Lever Suction Cu O ring EFU Impeller cap Integrated Self Priming Lever EFU O ring Filter Cover EFU Impeller Ceramic Shaft Hinge for UV Cover EFU Impeller Magnet UV Cover EFU Impeller Fan Blades UV ON OFF Switch EFU Impeller Housing Cover UV Ballast Impeller Housing O ring EFU Impeller Housing Cap UV Co
6. DISCONNECT VALVE and disconnect from the filter body The water inside the hose tubes will not leak Lift the Reaction Canister Filter from the main body and not the cover to a sink or drain to perform cleaning and maintenance nusbanary Unlock the HANDLE CLAMPS and remove cover carefully Drain as much water out of the filter and remove baskets indi vidually 17 EGAL TION H STACE Maintenance Procedures REPLACING THE FINE W HITE FILTER FLOSS A White Filter Floss should be changed on a monthly basis to remove small trapped debris and free floating particulate matter REPLACING THE COARSE BLACK SPONGE A Black Coarse Sponge should be changed on a monthly ba sis to remove medium to large trapped debris and free float ing particulate matter REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CARBON BAG A Activated Carbon adsorbs dissolved pollutants and removes the yellow discoloration of water and associated odors B Replace Activated Carbon Bag on a monthly basis CLEANING THE CERAMIC RINGS A he Ceramic Rings are the primary biological support for keeping toxic ammonia and nitrite at acceptable levels Gener ally the biological media should not be replaced unless detritus and waste Is prohibiting the amount of exposed surface area available for the beneficial bacteria Clean ceramic rings with the aquarium water and NEVER use tap water that can destroy the bacteria B Replace Ceramic Rings as needed or aad extra for higher vol ume
7. This revolutionary canister filter incorporates nigh media storing capacity with an innovative UV sterilizer that polishes water to crystal clarity while keeping pathogens at Mechanical Chemical Biological UV Sterilization Reaction 4 Stage Canister filters utilize mechanical chemical biological filtration and UV sterilization for a balanced aquar um Water first enters the canister via the take strainer and 5 guided through a large sponge to trap particulate matter The water then reaches 500g of acti vated carbon to remove harmful dis solved organic compounds Water IS directed over the ceramic rings that offers a tremendous amount of surface area internally and externally to grow beneficial aerobic bacteria that breaks down harmful ammonia and nitrite to less harmful nitrate All filtered water then passes through our powerful UV C lamp for pathogen and green water elimination 10 PEACTION U STAGE Introduction ADVANCED FEATURES Reaction 4 Stage Canister Filters are equipped with the most advanced features to make routine maintenance easy with high performance e Integrated Self Priming Lever e Quick Disconnect Shut Off Valve e On Off Switch for UV C Germicidal Lamp e High Capacity Media Storage INTEGRATED SELF PRIMING LEVER Our innovative self priming lever eliminates the need for manual siphoning Once canister is filled with water pump the lever up and down vigorously un
8. e appliance L This Appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other As a safety feature this plug will fit in a polarized out let only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet re verse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully in serted Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature M This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Do not use or mount this appliance such way that the top vents are restricted or Diocked 4nese Vents are Necessary to avoid over heating and insure safe operating temperature Important Safety Instructions Make sure that all hose connections are firmly secured be fore turning on this filter Never look directly at the UV lamp which may cause discomfort to eyes and skin Always turn the switch for the UV off and unplug entire canister filter before performing any maintenance CLEANING It is Important to keep this appliance clean Always unplug the appliance before performing maintenance or cleaning of the exterior of this hood Wipe exposed surfaces carefully with a damp to remove any dust or mineral depos its which may collect over time Make sure all surfaces are dry before re plugging into an electrical outlet To prevent scratching the appliance use a damp terrycloth when clean ing SERVICING In order to assure proper
9. mpression Fitting Cap EFU Imperller Cap Tab UV Compression Fitting EFU 44 Return Elbow UV Lamp socket EFU UV Exterior Housing UV Lamp EFU Filter Basket Handle UV O ring Filter Basket UV Compression Pipe Return Gasket Quartz Sleeve O Ring Transformer EFU Filter Body Hinge EFU Filter Body Clamp EFU Filter Body Handle Clamp EFU Filter Body EFU Filter Body Support Base EFU Rubber Feet ITI ITI TI TI 70 S D 3 m c C 2 2 I c EFU m TI REACTION LS ACC REACTION 4 STAGE FILTRATION DESIGN Filter Media Set Up Basket 1 1 Layer white fine Filter Floss 2 Activated Carbon 500g Basket 2 1 Ceramic Rings 500g 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss Filter Media Set Up Basket 1 Layer black coarse sponge 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss Basket 2 1 Activated carbon 500g 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss Basket 3 1 Ceramic Rings 500g 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss Filter Media Set Up Basket 1 Layer black coarse sponge Basket 2 1 Layer white fine Filter Floss Basket 3 1 Activated carbon 500g 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss Basket 4 1 Ceramic Rings 500g 2 Layer white fine Filter Floss REACTION HOTADE What s Included in the Box COMPREHENSIVE 4 STAGE FILTRATION Thank you for purchasing the Reaction 4 Stage high capacity filtration system
10. the Figure at the right should be arranged by the user for each cord con necting an aquarium appliance to a recepta cle The drip loop is that part of the cord be low the level of the receptacle or the connec tor if an extension cord Is used to prevent water travel along the cord and coming In contact with the re ceptacle Continued on pg 4 Important Safety Instructions D Continued from pg 3 If the plug or the receptacle do 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 pres Inte fecepiacie Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children F To avoid injury do not contact moving parts or hot parts reelecto Jar Dull eie elc G 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 H 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 Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing J Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely in stalled before operating it K Read and observe all the important notices on th
11. til water enters the inlet and the re maining air bubbles leave the outlet QUICK DISCONNECT SHUT OFF VALVE Instantly creates a watertight seal that stops water from entering or exiting the filter Simply lift up the SHUT OFF VALVE HANDLE to the vertical position to stop water flow Grab the nandle and detach and take the canister for convenient media replacement 11 SCACTIONLI SIACE Introduction ON OFF SWITCH FOR UV C GERMICIDAL LAMP This new revolutionary concept integrates a special UV C lamp to destroy green water and polish water to crystal clarity Tne convenient ON OFF switch allows for complete user control NOTE The UV C switch should be turned off during the cycling period to encourage the population of beneficial bacteria Never look directly at an exposed UV C lamp as it may cause Irritation to eyes and skin HIGH CAPACITY MEDIA STORAGE The new trend in canister filters is to increase the filter storing capacity for larger amounts of chemical and biological medias This allows for higher water quality due to more media contact through the initial pass All filter baskets have convenient han dles for removing and loading up all types of medias that can be easily customized Reaction Canister filters come installed with all nec essary media right out of the box for quick and easy start up 12 SEACTION H STAGCE UNPACKING THE BOX Carefully unpack your new Reaction Canister Filter and verify that yo
12. u have all the parts below Getting Started NOTE Picture below represents model EFU 25 with 2 media Daskets riease refer 10 e amp 9 for models EFU 935 amp EFU 25 m 11 13 Suctoncups 14 Holders CHOOSING A LOCATION Reaction Canister are gravity fed filter systems They must be placed below the water level in order to function properly e Attach INLET J TUBE 10 to STRAINER PREFILTER 11 and hang inside of aquarium e Attach RETURN U TUBE 5 to CONNECTOR 7 and EL BOW CONNECTOR 6 and RETURN NOZZLE 12 and hang inside of aquarium NOTE Spray Bar can be attached Instead of Return Nozzle as another return option e Insert the INLET J TUBE 10 and RETURN U TUBE 5 into the two pre cut HOSES 15 Align the other open ends of the hose to the INLET OUTLET VALVE 1 and cut hoses if necessary so there are no kinks or bends e Once cutting of the hoses are completed measure the dis tance from the tank to the canister to ensure the hoses are the right length 13 GETTING STARTED STEP 1 Unsnap the two handle clamps outward and up STEP 2 Unsnap the remain ing 2 handle clamps out STEP 3 Continue to pull outward and up until cover detaches from filter body 14 Your filter is factory installed with the correct sponges Car bon and ceramic rings to show proper placement It 15 necessary to remove the
13. zip tie with your scis sors to allow more slack to re move the UV C lamp The wires snould be re attached with wire or another zip tie for organization STEP 8 Disconnect the male female plug that Is connected to the UV C lamp STEP 9 Loosen the compression fitting with pliers and unscrew by Unsnap UV C lamp from the lamp holder and replace 2 REACTION etae WEB uM Filter Watts Gallons Height Diameter 8 17x8 17 Im 8 17x8 17 2 88liters 8 17x8 17 3 84liters 11 41 X 11 41 4 liters UV 1 M 1 11 41 N A A A 7 11 41 X 11 41 22 PEAC TION 5 Notes Customer Service Information For additional information or technical assistance please call us at 310 672 4099 M F from 9AM 5PM Pacific Standard Time 23 Transworld Aquatic Ent Inc 8780 West Century Blvd Suite 3 Inglewood 90808 Phone 810 672 0480 Fax 810 677 726 E mail supportljbjlighting com 24
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