IM | Nautilus 2700 Canister Filter

Inspiring Excellence in Fish Care!

Setting Up cont.

Before running the filter, it needs to be primed (all parts filled with water). Never run the filter without properly priming it.

PRIMING THE FILTER

Check that all components are properly secured and check the seal before priming the filter, see Testing the Seal, page 8 . The aquarium must be filled with water before you can prime your filter. Ensure the Flow Valve is set to the OPEN position see Quick Release Taps Settings, page 10.

Method 1 - Primer

PRIMER

The Primer for the canister filter is located at the top of the head unit.

Push the Primer down and pump rapidly until the

Once the water begins to flow to the filter body, stop pumping and wait for the canister and hoses to fill.

Once the filter and Hoses are full of water, the filter is primed and may be turned on. Ensure your hands and all cables are dry, and plug in and start the filter.

water flows down the inlet tube and begins to fill the canister.

Method 2 - Siphon Priming

Temporarily detach the Outlet as shown and create a siphon by sucking on the Pipe. Once the siphon begins filling the Canister Body the Pipe can be reconnected.

If the siphon is slow, you can lower the Outlet into a bucket* to speed it up.

Once the water is flowing , block the Pipe with your thumb and raise it above the water level in the aquarium before reconnecting to the Outlet.

Once the filter and Hoses are full of water, the filter is primed and may be turned on. Ensure your hands and all cables are dry, and plug in and start the filter.

*Sold Separately

Check that there are no kinks or blockages in the plumbing. Ensure that the Flow Valve is in the OPEN position. Check the Hoses, be sure that the intake is connected to the “IN” fitting and the outlet is connected to the “OUT” fitting. If you are having difficulty with priming...

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