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Closing:
IMPORTANT. Never fill the filter canister completely with water. For fitting the pump head the multifunction lever must
be flush with the filter canister, lever position , so that the two side bolts on the pump head can be fitted into the
slots of the lever. IMPORTANT. When closing, make sure that the sealing ring fits into its groove all round the canister.
Then move the function lever slowly over the safety lock back to its vertical operating position, lever position ,
whereby the upper part is automatically pulled into its seal.
Make sure of proper handling to avoid jamming your fingers.
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Wash out the filter media at regular intervals and replace it after every 2-3 cleaning operations. You will notice that it
is time to exchange the filter material when the water outflow of the filter reduces noticeably.
For initial operation the filter contains a carbon pad, which is used for adsorbing residues of cleaning agents, amongst
other things. Remove the carbon pad from the lid after approximately 2 weeks, since the cleaning power is then
exhausted.
First close the shut-off tap on the suction side “IN” and then the tap on the pressure side “OUT” before you unplug the
device from the mains (Figs. H-J). Unscrew the threaded sockets of the taps to separate the hose system from the fil-
ter. Then the filter is opened by means of the multi-function handle, as described above.
Remove the preliminary filter (Fig. N) and then the filter inserts (filter baskets), which are completely interlocked with
each other (Fig. O) and which can be separated by a slight twist (Fig. P). Remove the preliminary filter and rinse it in
lukewarm water (Fig. Q). Remove the white filter pad from the lid and renew it after every cleaning process (order
no. 2616320).
Place the fine filter pad in the lid and then twist the lid on to the filter inserts (filter baskets). The preliminary filter is
then installed on the lid (Fig. R).
The EHEIM ecco filter is particularly suited to water treatment by layer filtering which is approximately 30% more
efficient than the method with standard filter media. For this purpose we recommend EHEIM filter media with me-
chanical, biological, adsorptive or chemical functions.
The layers in the filter inserts are always arranged according to the displayed model (see cover page).
From time to time you should clean the pump chamber, ball valve and hoses in order to ensure the perfect functioning
of your filter.
The pump chamber can be opened by pressing both cover plates together and simultaneously pulling upwards by
the bearing (Fig. S). The pump wheel, chamber, cover and cooling channel are cleaned with a soft brush (order no.
4009560). Afterwards the cover is pushed back onto the pump head until the spring catches lock.
The ball valve is accessible when the pump chamber is open. It ensures automatic sealing during the suction phase
when the filter is started up. Pull out the ball cage (Fig. U), extract the ball and clean the parts with a soft brush. When
replacing the ball make sure that it is mobile.
To ensure proper functioning of the multifunction handle the o-ring must be dampened or lubricated with vaseline. If
it becomes more difficult to move the multifunction handle after a while you should renew the o-ring (order no.
7314058).
For a convenient cleaning of the hose system of your aquarium we recommend the EHEIM Universal cleaning brush –
(order no. 4005570).
N - R Cleaning and care
S - U Pump chamber, ball valve and sealing ring
