OASE FiltoSmart 100/200/300, FiltoSmart Thermo 100/200/300 Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Scope of delivery

Fig. A	FiltoSmart Thermo
1	Holding ring with thermo‐control heater HeatUp FiltoSmart Thermo 100: HeatUp 100 FiltoSmart Thermo 200: HeatUp 200 FiltoSmart Thermo 300: HeatUp 300
2	Operating manual for thermo‐control heater HeatUp

FiltoSmart: A blind plug is fitted instead of the thermocontrol heater HeatUp.

Fig. A	FiltoSmart, FiltoSmart Thermo		Quantity
		100	200	300
3	Operating manual for FiltoS‐mart 100/200/300, FiltoSmart Thermo 100/200/300	1	1	1
4	Unit head	1	1	1
5	Handle, adjustable	—	1	1
6	Blind plug	1	1	1
7	Container, filled with filter media	1	1	1
8	Foot	1	1	1
9	Locking clip	2	2	2
10	Connection unit with hose connector, outlet (OUT) and inlet (IN)	1	1	1
B	Connection set	1	1	1
11	Filter bag with activated carbon	—	2	2
12	Ceramic substrate	1	2	3
13	Bag with 4 feet	1	1	1
14	Suction pipe	1	1	1
15	Flow‐out pipe	1	1	2
16	Short hose section as connecting piece for flow‐out pipes (15)	—	—	1
17	Hose	1	1	1
Fig. B	Connection set for FiltoSmart, FiltoSmart Thermo		Quantity
		100	200	300
1	Suction cup	5	5	5
2	Clamp	5	5	5
3	Hose adapter, adjustable	2	2	2
4	Angle piece	1	1	1
5	Union nut	4	4	4
6	Adapter, suction pipe FiltoSmart 100	1	—	—
7	Adapter, suction pipe FiltoSmart 200/300	—	1	1
8	Suction basket FiltoSmart	1	1	1
9	Cover cap	1	1	1
10	Water distributor	1	1	1

Intended use

FiltoSmart 100/200/300, FiltoSmart Thermo 100/200/300, referred to as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:

• FiltoSmart: Water filtering and recirculation.
• FiltoSmart Thermo: Water heating, filtering and recirculation.
• For operation with freshwater or saltwater.
• Operation under observance of the technical data.

The following restrictions apply to the unit:

• Only use indoors and for aquaristic purposes in the home (not for commercial use).
• Only operate with water at a water temperature of +4°C to +35°C.

Function description

Fig. C

Drawn in by a pump in the unit head, the water flows through two filter chambers arranged next to each other. Then the water flows back into the aquarium via the flow‐out pipe or water distributor. Foam filters with different pore densities, and activated carbon/ceramic substrate serve as filter media. In units with heater, the water is heated during its passage through the filter system.

Retrofitting

FiltoSmart 100/200/300 can be retrofitted with OASE HeatUp (following table).

FiltoSmart		100	200	300
HeatUp	25
	50
	100
	150	—
	200	–
	300	–	–

: Suitable
: Particularly recommended

• 48507 ThermoFit FiltoSmart 100
• 48532 ThermoFit FiltoSmart 200
• 48567 ThermoFit FiltoSmart 300

ACCESSING THE UNIT

N O T E The following applies to all units with heater:

Careful handling of the heater

Hot surface! Risk of burns when touching the glass bulb.

Risk of breaking the glass! The glass bulb of the heater can break and cause cuts.

Removing the heater

The heater has to be removed for cleaning and maintenance, and for removing the unit head.

How to proceed:
Fig. D

Fitting the heater

How to proceed:
Fig. E

Removing the connection unit

The heater has to be removed for cleaning and maintenance, and for removing the unit head when hoses are connected.

How to proceed:
Fig. F

1. Turn the bayonet closure in the direction "UNLOCK".
2. Remove the connection unit.

Fitting the connection unit

How to proceed:
Fig. G

Dismantling the unit head

It has to be removed for cleaning and maintenance and for changing the filter media.

Prerequisite:

• The heater has been removed. (→ Removing the heater)
• The connection unit has been removed. (→ Removing the connection unit)

How to proceed:
Fig. H

1. Undo the fasteners.
2. Remove the unit head.

Fitting the unit head

How to proceed:
Fig. I

2. Ensure that the vent hose is in place and is pointing upwards.
3. Fit the unit head onto the container.
4. Hinge all fasteners up and lock them in place.

Fitting the retrofit set

N O T E The following applies to all units with heater:

Prerequisite

How to proceed:
Fig. K

1. Take out a separating plate.
2. Remove any residue from the removal of the separating plate.
3. Push the stand into the heater tube.
4. Fit the heater tube with tube holder into the recess in the bottom of the container.
5. Insert the separating plate again.
6. Fit the holder and fasten it onto the separating plate (FiltoSmart 200/300) or to the wall of the container (FiltoSmart 100).
7. Push the heater into the holding ring as far as it goes.

• To facilitate installation, moisten the glass bulb of the heater with water.
• Do not fit the heater until all work has been completed. (→ Fitting the unit head)
• Ensure that the O ring is correctly positioned.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

Order of tasks to be carried out:

1. If the unit is to be installed in a standing position: Fit the enclosed rubber feet onto the base of the container.
2. Retrofit the heater unit if necessary (→ Fitting the retrofit set)
3. Position the filter media (→ Cleaning/replacing the filter media)
4. Install the unit.

Ensure adequate stability

Fig. J

To increase stability, the container is fitted in a stand (removable).

• Screw the enclosed rubber feet into the stand.
• Only install the container with the stand fitted.

Establishing the connections

Assembling the suction unit

How to proceed:
Fig. L

• Assemble the suction unit.
• Set the flow rate.

Assembling the flow‐out unit

How to proceed:
Fig. M

• Assemble the flow‐out unit.

Connecting the hose

The procedure is identical for the inlet (IN) and outlet (OUT).

How to proceed:
Fig. N

2. Screw the union nut onto the hose connector of the connection unit.
3. Push the hose onto the hose connector and turn the union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place.
4. Push the other end of the hose onto the hose connector at the suction unit/flow‐out unit and turn the union nut counter‐clockwise to fix the hose in place. Fig. C

COMMISSIONING/START‐UP

N O T E Thoroughly rinse out all filter material with warm tap water before using for the first time in order to remove any soiling. (→ Cleaning/replacing the filter media)

N O T E Ensure that the pump never runs dry! The pump will be destroyed.

N O T E Risk of fire due to the hot surface of the heater! The heater and filter can be destroyed by the generated heat. Do not plug in the heater on until the filter is completely filled with water, plug in and the water is continuously circulated. Unplug the heater and allow it to cool down before removing it from the water.

How to proceed:
Fig. Q

• Completely fill the container with water and place it next to the aquarium.
  • Fill the container via the opening for the heater. For this, remove the heater or blind plug. (→ Removing the heater)
  • When starting it up for the first time, ensure that the connection unit is max. 80 cm below the surface of the water. Ensure that the water outlet (flow‐out pipe or water distributor) is not submerged.
  • A completely filled filter may be more than 80 cm below the surface of the water. Note the maximum head height. (→ Technical data)
• Unit with heater: Set the water temperature on the heater. (→ Heater operating manual).
  Switching on: Connect the unit to the mains. The unit switches on immediately. When the unit is plugged in, it takes several minutes for the air to escape from the unit (this makes a noise).
• Adjust the flow at the flow regulator if necessary.
  (→ Assembling the suction unit)
  Switching off: Disconnect the unit from the mains.
• Unit with heater: Disconnect the unit and heater from the power supply

TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunction	Cause	Remedy
Unit does not start up.	No mains voltage	Check the mains voltage.
	Impeller unit blocked	Clean
	Excessive height difference between the top edge of the aquarium and the suction unit	Reduce the height difference
	Water level in the unit too low	Top up water
Water flow insufficient	Filter housing or impeller unit soiled	Clean
	Impeller unit worn	Replace the impeller unit.
	Flow incorrectly set	Correct the setting
	Foam filter soiled	Clean
	Activated carbon soiled	Clean
	Ceramic substrate soiled	Clean
	Suction basket clogged	Clean suction basket.
	Pipework soiled	Clean suction unit, flow‐out unit and hoses.
Insufficient filtering performance	Foam filter soiled	Clean
	Foam filter worn	Replace
	Ceramic substrate soiled	Clean
	Ceramic substrate worn	Replace
	Activated carbon exhausted	Replace
Insufficient water heating (only units with heater)	Heater defective	Replace
	Heater not calibrated	Calibrate
	Water temperature incorrectly set on the heater	Correct the water temperature setting on the heater.
Increased noise	Air in the filter, vent hose on the pump not correctly positioned.	Correct the position of the vent hose.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

• If necessary, clean with clear water using a soft brush.
• Do not use cleaning agents or chemical solutions. We recommend using OASE PumpClean for removing calcium deposits.
• Cleaning and replacement cycles for filter media are dependent on the size of the aquarium and the number of fish. Therefore, it is necessary to clean and replace the filter media as required to ensure optimum filter performance.
• If there are several foam filters: Clean or replace the foam filters at different times. This saves enough useful bacteria to ensure good biological filtration of the water.

Cleaning/replacing the filter media

N O T E Thoroughly rinse out all filter material with warm tap water before using for the first time in order to remove any soiling. (→ Cleaning/replacing the filter media)

Fig. O	Filter media FiltoSmart FiltoSmart Thermo	Quantity
		100	200	300
a	Foam filter 10 ppi	1	1	1
b	Foam filter 20 ppi	—	1	1
c	Ceramic substrate (420 g bag)	1	2	3
d	Activated carbon	—	2	2
e	Foam filter 10 ppi	—	1	1

Prerequisite

How to proceed:
Fig. P

• Remove the foam filters and rinse in warm water or replace.
• Position the foam filters and activated carbon. The activated carbon has to be taken out of the plastic packaging but remains in its filter bag.
• Rinse the ceramic substrate in warm water or replace.
  • FiltoSmart 300 requires three, FiltoSmart 200 two and FiltoSmart 100 one bag (420 g) of ceramic substrate.
  • Before using for the first time, remove the ceramic substrate from the plastic bag, rinse it in warm water and put it loosely into the filter container.
  • Cover the heater tube, if applicable, when adding the ceramic substrate to ensure that no substrate can enter the heater tube.

Cleaning the heater unit

N O T E The following applies to all units with heater:

Fig. D, E

• Unscrew the holding ring and clean the heater according to the separately provided manual or, to replace it, pull it out of the holding ring.
• Reassemble the unit in the reverse order.

Cleaning/replacing the impeller unit

Prerequisite

Fig. R

• Pull the pump lid off downward.
• Reassemble the unit in the reverse order.

Re‐installing the unit

WEAR PARTS

The following components are wear parts and are excluded from the warranty:

• Suction cups
• Impeller unit
• Foam filters
• Activated carbon
• Ceramic substrate

SPARE PARTS

The use of original parts from OASE ensures continued safe and reliable operation of the unit. Please visit our website for spare parts drawings and spare parts.
http://www.oase-livingwater.com/sparepartsinternational-ia

TECHNICAL DATA

Description			FiltoSmart, FiltoSmart Thermo
			100	200	300
Rated voltage		V	120	120	120
Mains frequency		Hz	60	60	60
Protection type			IPX4	IPX4	IPX4
Power consumption, filter		W	11	17	23
Power consumption, heater		W	100	200	300
Flow rate	Max.	gph	160	210	260
Head height	Max.	ft.	4.6	3.3	5
Filter volume		gal	0.34	1.1	1.7
Pre‐filter volume		gal	0.18	0.4	0.4
Recommended for an aquarium volume of	Max.	gal	30	55	80
Length of power connection cable (also thermo‐control heater)		ft.	6	6	6
Tubing length		ft.	8	8	8
Connection of tubing connectors	Diameter	in.	1/2	2/3	2/3
Dimensions	Length	in.	8		11
	Width	in.	5.5	7	7
	Height	in.	10	13.3	16.9
Weight FiltoSmart		lbs	4.6	8.8	10
Weight FiltoSmart Thermo		lbs	5	9.5	11

SYMBOLS ON THE UNIT

IP X4	Splash-water protected on all sides.
	Protection class II, protection insulation which could become live in the event of a fault.
	For use indoors.
	Do not dispose of with household waste.
	Read and adhere to the instructions for use.