FILSTAR XP

FILSTAR XP-S

FILSTAR XP-M

FILSTAR XP-L

FILSTAR XP-XL

User GuideNotice d’utilisationGuía de uso

ImportaNt safetyINstrUctIoNsWarNING –To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

a. reaD & foLLoW aLL safety INstrUctIoNsB. DaNGer – To avoid possible

electric shock, special care should be taken since water isemployed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; returnthefiltertoanauthorizeddealer for service or discard the filter.

1. Thisfilterisdesignedforindooruse only.

2. Ifthefilterfallsintothewater,DON’T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the filtergetwet,unplugtheimmediately.

3. Carefullyexaminethefilterafter installation. It should not beplugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.

4. Donotoperateanyfilterifithasa damaged cord, plug, if it is malfunctioning or has beendropped or damaged in any manner.

5. To avoid the possibility of thefilterplugorreceptaclegettingwet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-

mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto thereceptacle or plug. A “drip loop”,showninthefigureat the top of the page, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium filtertoareceptacle.The“drip

loop” is that part of the cordbelow the level of the receptacle,(or the connector ifan extension cord is used), to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contactwith the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet,DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power tothefilter.Thenunplugand examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

c. Close supervision is necessary whenanyfilterisusedbyornear children.

D. To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts.

e. Alwaysunplugafilterfromtheoutlet when not in use before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

f. Donotusethefilterforanyother purpose than intendeduse. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by thefiltermanufacturermaycause an unsafe condition.

G. Donotinstallorstorethefilterwhere it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures belowfreezing.

H. Makesureafiltermountedonatank is securely installed before operating it.

I. Read and observe all theimportantnoticesonthefilter.

J. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used A cord rated for less amps or watts than the filterratingmayoverheat.Careshould be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.

K. maintenance: • Disconnectthepowersupply

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aquarium before putting your hands in the water

• Donotcarrythefilterusingthe handle or the pipes

• Donotforcethehandlewhen it is closed

• Therotorislubricatedbywater, it is therefore essential never to operate with a dry filter,thiswouldcausetherotor to wear rapidly

L. Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

m. saVe tHeseINstrUctIoNs

• DripLoop•Boucled’égouttage• Bucleantigoteo

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INtroDUctIoN congratulations!

Youarenowtheownerofthefinestcanisterfilteravailable,theAPI®FILSTArxP. Extremely powerful, unbelievably easy to use and maintain, and so silent it can be used in any room in the house.

The FILSTArxP Canister Filter offers several set-upoptions,makingitadaptabletofityourindividual needs, and includes features that setitapartfromallothercanisterfilters:• easy start-Up – one-time, self-priming

system: Primes in seconds, without hand- pumping or manual siphoning • maximum capacity: LargebasketsholdAPI®filtermediaproducts

• Unique anti-airlock system: Prevents overheating and eliminates the need for re-priming

• Bypass-free circulation: Ensures complete waterflowthroughfiltermedia,notaroundit

• Quick-Disconnect with a self-locking watershutoff system: Prevents leaking during maintenance

• Long-Lasting, heavy-gauge construction:Stands up to the rigors of everyday use

• easy access: Gives immediate access to media baskets, impeller, and shaft

• Large rubber Base:Keepsfilterinplaceandcompletely dampens vibration

VariousAPI®mediaproductsareavailable,enablingyoutocustomizeyourfiltrationsystem to meet your own particular aquatic requirements. Some of these media are includedwiththefilter(API®BIO-CHEMZOrB®,advancedfiltrationmediaforexceptionalwaterqualityandfishhealth;FOAm20removescoarsedebris;FOAm30forremovaloffinerdebris;MICrO-FILTrATIONPADSforultra-finefiltration&polishing…)*.Allyou have to do is drop the pouch into the media basket – it’s that simple.

Thank you for purchasing a FilsTar xP. You’ll soon see the difference the FILSTArxP’S advancedfiltrationsystemmakesincreatingacleaner,healthierenvironmentforyourfish.

* The exact contents of the box can vary depending on the filter model

TheAPI®rangecontainsallthefiltrationmediayouarelikelytoneedforpersonalizingyour installation and keeping your aquarium in perfect balance. You can modify the filtrationmediatoadaptthesystemtoyouraquarium, while being careful to always respectthefollowingfiltrationorder:

Mechanical filtration for waste particles: Foam, pad

Biological filtration for aquarium’s balance: BIO-CHEMSTArS®,

ceramic rings

Chemical filtration for crystal clear water: API®BIO-CHEMZOrB®,

NITrA-ZOrB®,PHOS-ZOrB®,SUPErACTIVATEDCArBON

Somefiltermodelshaveadditionalcompartments that allow you to increase thefiltrationcapacitybyaddingadditionalbiologicalorchemicalfiltrationmedia.

mecHaNIcaL fILtratIoNfoam 20 ppI

• Filters large waste particles (food remains, plant remains…)

•Firstfiltrationstep•Replace every 3 months

foam 30 ppI* •Filters small waste

particles (foodremains, small gravelexcrements…)

•Useafterfoamforlarge waste particles

•Replace every 3 months

mIcro-fILtratIoN paD

•Capturesthefinest particles• Replace every month

proGressIVe mIcro-fILtratIoN*

•Capturesthefinalfiltrationwaste

• Very effective after a major servicing of the aquarium

• Replace every time you change the water or at least monthly

fILtratIoN meDIa BIoLoGIcaL fILtratIoN

BIo-cHem stars® • Establish an optimal

and long-lasting biological balance

•Housemassivequantities of bacteria

•Long-lastingeffectiveness

cHemIcaL fILtratIoN

BIo-cHem ZorB® • makes the water

crystal clear• Eliminates bad

odors• Absorbs toxic waste• Fast acting•Replace every

2 months

pHos ZorB®* •Limitsthegrowthof

algae due to thepresence of phosphates

•Eliminates phosphates and silicates•Encourages the

growth of corals•Replace every

month

NItra ZorB®* •Limitsthegrowthof

algae due to the presence of nitrates

•Protectsfishfrompollution peaks

•Can be recharged 10times

•Replace after 10recharges

sUper actIVateD carBoN*

•Clarifiesthewater•Reduces bad odors•Absorbs toxic waste•Replace every

month

ZeoLIte ammoNIa remoVer*

•Removes deadly ammonia, the #1 killeroftropicalfish

•Replace every 2 months

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estaBLIsHesHeaLtHy ecosystem

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remoVes pHospHate& sILIcate

remoVes oDors& poLLUtaNts

remoVesDeaDLy ammoNIa

remoVes ammoNIaNItrIte & NItrate

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1. removetheAPI®BIO-CHEMZOrB®fromthe plastic bag and rinse it until the water is clear.

2. Remove the BIO-CHEMSTArS®and/ortheceramic rings from their plastic bags and rinse them.

Foroptimalfiltrationeffectiveness,werecommendfillingtheadditionalcompartmentsofyourfilterwithabiologicalfiltrationsubstrate(ceramicringsorBIO-CHEMSTARS®),orwithachemicalfiltrationmedia,to adapt your system to the precise needs of your aquarium.

mIX yoUr meDIa as yoU WIsH

Xp-L

Xp-s

Xp-m Xp-XL

mIcro-fILtratIoN or proGessIVe mIcro-fILtratIoN

BIo-cHem ZorB® andorNITrA-ZOrB®,PHOS-ZOrB®,SUPErACTIVATEDCArBONorZEOLITEAMMONIAREmOVER according to the needs of your aquarium.

BIo-cHem stars® Xp-s:8-10stars Xp-m: 15-20stars Xp-L: 30-35stars Xp-XL:50-55stars

foam 30 ppI

foam 20 ppI

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1. fILstar Xp fILter2. Quick disconnnect valve3. apI® BIo-cHem ZorB®4. apI® BIo-cHem stars® (5each)5. flexible tubing (2 each)

6. accessories: a. Goose neck

B. Outlet pipec. Inlet pipe D. Inlet pipe cape. Inlet pipe 3” (8 cm) extension (2 each)f. Inlet strainerG. Suctioncups(4each)H. Suctioncupclamps(4each)I. Flexibletubingclamps(4each)

Before yoU BeGINRead all safety instructions in this booklet before beginning.

In the directions:• “Inlet” refers to water going INTO the

FILSTArxP Filter• “Outlet”iswatercomingOUTofthe

FILSTArxPFilter and back into your aquarium

1. Connect Goose neck a to Outlet pipe B.

2. Makesurethefilterisaminimumof24”(60cm)toamaximumof55”(140cm)BELOWthewaterleveloftheaquarium.Thefilterwillneedtositonalevelsurface.

3. Take a look at your aquarium and decide where you want to place the inlet and outlet pipes and the FILSTAr Filter.

4. make sure the hoses will be long enough and won’t be stretched after installation.

for Usa and canadaIf a part is missing or damaged, please do not returnthefiltertothestore.Call our Technical Service Department at1-800-847-0659or visit our website:www.apifishcare.comOther countries: please ask your retailer.

INLet pIpe assemBLy1. Thisistheset-upthatflowswaterintothe

filter.

2. You will want the Inlet Strainer f on the Inlet Pipe ctobeabout4”(10cm)fromthe gravel bed.

3. Choose the number of e pieces according to the depth of your aquarium.

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4. The Flexible Tubing 5 should be pushed onthe Intlet Pipe c 2”(5cm)andsecuredwith a Flexible Tubing Clamp I.

5. Attach 2 each Suction Cup Clamps H with 2 each Suction Cups G to the Inlet Pipe cso that it can be secured to the aquarium.

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coNNectIoN to tHe fILter1. Theinletconnectiononthefilterismarked

by the drawing and by the same color of the accessories one (light grey).

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2. Measuretheflexibletubingthatisattached to the Inlet Assembly, mark with a pen.

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3. Add4”(10cm)tothismarkandcut.

Note: It is very important NOT to cut the tubing too short. If the tubing is cut too short it creates tension on the quick disconnect valve,andthefiltermayleak.Additionally,leaving the tubing too long may prevent the filterfromprimingandgreatlyreducethewaterflow.

4. Push the tube onto the water inlet of theQuick Disconnet Valve. This inlet connectiononthefilterismarkedbythe drawing and by the light grey color. Secure the Flexible Tubing with a Flexible Tubing Clamp.

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3. The Flexible Tubing 5 should be pushed onto the Outlet Pipe B2”(5cm)andsecured with a Flexible Tubing Clamp I.

4. Attach two each Suction Cup ClampsH with two each Suction Cups G to the Outet Pipe so that it can be secured in the aquarium.

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the aquarium.

2. Theoutletconnectiononthefilterismarked by the drawing and by the same color of the accessories one (dark grey).

coNNectING to tHe fILter1. Follow the procedure described on page

7tomeasureandcutyourtubing.

2. Push the tube onto the water outlet of the Quick Disconnet Valve. This outlet connectiononthefilterismarkedbythe drawing and by the dark grey color. Secure the Flexible Tubing with a Flexible Tubing Clamp.

prImING tHe fILter1. Whenyouhavefinishedassemblingyour

filter,lifttheleverontheQuickDisconnectValve.

2. Remove the Inlet Pipe Cap D .

3. Pour water in until the tube in between the Inlet Pipe Assembly and the Quick Disconnect Valve is full of water.

4. Replace the Inlet Cap securely.

5. make sure the Quick Disconnect Valve is fullyseatedintheBlueMotorHousingandthen push the lever down.

6. Thecanistershouldbegintofillwithwaterand air should be forced out through the tubing.

7. Allow2minutesforthefilterandtubingtofillcompletelyandpluginthepowercord.

Once the unit is primed and plugged in, the water should start to pump into the tank and drain back out into the canister. If it does not, consult the Trouble Shooting on this page.

plugging in the power cord: To avoid the possibility of the electric plug getting wet, a “drip-loop”, should be arranged by the user. See Safety Instructions on page 2 for more information on the drip-loop.

Note: If water does come into contact with the receptacle or the plug, turn the power supply off at the circuit box. DO NOT unplug the cord until the power supply is off.

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cLeaNING & maINteNaNceRegular cleaning, maintenance and replacementoftheAPI®mediaisnecessaryin order to assure continued trouble free operationofyourfilter.

as a general rule:• every month

•Change1/4oftheaquariumwater• every 2 months

•rinsethefoamofthefilter•replacetheAPI®BIO-CHEMZOrB®

Withmoreexperience,youwilladapttheseinstructionstothespecificneedsofyouraquarium.

If the flow of water through your filter begins to decrease or stops, it is most likely due to dirty or clogged filter media, and should be cleaned immediately.

1. Unplugthepowercordfromtheelectrical outlet.

2. LiftupontheQuickDisconnect Valve.

3. Gently disengage the Quick DisconnectValve from the top oftheBlueMotorHousing.

4. Carrythefiltertothesink using the handles moldedintotheBlueMotorHousing.Donotcarrythefilterbytheclamps on the canister, this could damagethefilter.

5. releasethe4clampsandremovetheBlueMotorHousing.removethemediabaskets from the canister and emptyout the water. Rinse or change the filtrationmedia.

Note:Themicro-filtrationpadcollectsveryfineparticlesandisdifficulttorinseclean.Itisrecommended to replace this pad at every cleaning.If you are using a bio-media such as BIO-CHEMSTArS®orceramicrings,rinsethemlightly with water from the aquarium, Not tap Water.

6. Rinse the canister, baskets and impeller.

7. replacethefiltrationmediainthebasketsand the baskets in the canister. Replace thehousingunit,securethe4clampsand

returntheemptyfiltertoitspositionunderthe aquarium.

8. Replace the Quick Disconnect Valve and pushtheleverdown.Watershouldbegintofillthecanisterautomatically.

9. Waitfor2minutesandpluginthepowercord.

troUBLe sHootINGThere is slow, reduced or no water flow• Makesurethatthefiltrationmediais

clean. If not, rinse it or change it• make sure the power cord is plugged in.• Makesurethefilterisatleast24”(60cm)

below the water level• make sure that the lever on the Quick-

Disconnectisfullyinthedown/closedposition

• MakesurethattheInletPipeCap(H)used in the initial set-up is on tight andthatallpartsareproperlyfitted

• make sure that the hoses are not kinked or clogged

• make sure that the strainer is not clogged

filter leaks from the main seal• Check to make sure that all four clamps

are properly closed• Makesurethefilterisnomorethen55”

(140cm)belowthewaterlevel.Ifitisdeeper,raisethefilter

• make sure the O-ring is not damaged or twisted

• make sure there is no gravel or other solid object between the canister and the O-ring

• Checkthetopedgeofthefilterforanychips, or cracks

Water is leaking from where the power cord passes out of the motor housing• Makesurethefilterisnomorethen55”

(140cm)belowthewaterlevel.Ifitisdeeper,raisethefilter

• Check the hoses and make sure they have not been cut too short or stretched too far creating tension on the Quick- Disconnect. If the hoses have been cut to short, change them

The filter is noisy• Unplugthefilterandwaittwominutes.It

allowstheairtopassthroughthefilter• Cleanthefilterasdescribedinthe

Cleaning Section

Air has entered the filter• make sure that no air stone or bubbling

ornaments are locted in the aquarium below or near the inlet pipe strainer

• Check to make sure that all four clamps are properly closed

• MakesurethattheInletPipeCap(H)used in the initial set-up is on tight and that all inlet and outlet parts are properly fitted

• make sure that the Flexible Tubing Clamps areinplaceandsecurelyfitted

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GUaraNtee2 year LImIteD WarraNty

The product that you have purchased is warranted against defects of material and workmanship for two (2) years after the date of purchase. Our responsibility and liability is limited to replacing any such defective product. This warranty does not cover or apply to improper use or installation, failure to follow or comply with the enclosed instructions, normal wear of parts or if the product has been tampered with or altered.To obtain performance under this warranty, you must follow these instructions: 1) Do not return this product to the

place of purchase: doing so may delay the processing of your claim.

2) To obtain warranty service, please call our Technical Service Departmenttoll-freeat1-800-847-0659toobtainareturnauthorizationnumber.Atthistime, our technical servicerepresentative may be able to assist you in correcting the problem.

3)Packthefiltercarefully.4) Encloseabriefdescriptionofthe

defect or malfunction with your nameand mailing address.

5) Encloseacopyofyourpurchasereceipt.

6) Enclose$10.00forshippingandhandling. Please pay by check or money order.

7) Sendyourfilterto: mars Fishcare North America, Inc.Attention:Warranty50EastHamiltonStreetChalfont,PA18914

8) mark the box with the return authorizationnumbergiventoyouonthe phone.

9)Allow30daysforthereturnofyourfilter.

No representative has any authority to change or enlarge the above warranty or our liability. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and youalso may have other rights which vary form state to state. These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary consumer use. WE ExCLUDEAND ArE NOT rESPONSIBLE FOr ANYCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH ADAMAGETOOrLOSSOFFISH,ANIMATEMATTEr Or PErSONAL PrOPErTY) NOrFOr ANY IMPLIED WArrANTY THATrELATESTOOUrPrODUCT.Somestatesdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

GaraNtIeGaraNtIe LImItée 2 aNs

Cet appareil est garanti contre les défautsdematérieloudemaind’œuvrepourunepériodededeux(2)ansàpartirde la date d’achat par l’utilisateur. Cette garantie ne couvre pas les dommages pouvantrésulterd’influencesextérieures,d’une mauvaise manipulation ou d’un bricolagenonautorisé.Suivezlesinstructionssuivantespourfairejouer la garantie : ne pas retourner cet appareil dans le magasin où il a étéachetéaurisquederetarder lesuividela réclamation. Pour obtenir le ServiceGarantie, contacter notre Service Technique au numéro gratuit suivant :1-800-847-0659 pour obtenir un numérod’autorisation. Dès lors notre ServiceTechnique sera en mesure de vous aider à résoudre votre problème. Emballerle filtre avec précaution. Joindre uncourrierdécrivantlapanneouledéfauten précisant votre nom et adresse.Joindre une copie de votre preuved’achat.Joindreunchèque(ouunordrede règlement)d’unmontantde $10.00pour couvrir les frais d’envoi et de suivi.Envoyerlefiltreàl’adressesuivante:MarsFishcare North America, Inc., Attention: Warranty, 50 East Hamilton Street,Chalfont,PA18914. Indiquersur laboîtele numéro d’autorisation communiquéau téléphone par notre ServiceTechnique. Patienter 30 jours avant leretourdufiltre.Aucunreprésentantn’esthabilitéàmodifierouélargir lagarantieci-dessus ou notre responsabilité. Cettegarantievousoffredesdroitsspécifiquesetvouspouvezaussibénéficierd’autresdroitsquipeuventvarierd’unétatàunautre. Cette garantie ne couvre pas les dommages pouvant résulter d’unaccident, d’un mauvais usage, d’un transport ou de toute manipulation autre que celle prévue dans le casd’une utilisation normale de l’appareil. AUCUNAUTrErECOUrSN’EST POSSIBLECONTrE NOUS, EN PArTICULIEr, NOUSN’ACCEPTONSAUCUNE rESPONSABILITEPOUr LES DOMMAGES POUVANT ETrECAUSES PAr L’EMPLOIDECETAPPArEIL(TELS QUE LA PErTE DE POISSONS OUDESDOMMAGESPErSONNELS).Certainsétatsexcluentceslimitationsderecoursen cas de dommages accidentels ou conséquents, de telle sorte que lagarantie décrite ci-dessus peut ne pass’appliqueràvotrecas.

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GaraNtIaGaraNtIa LImItaDa De De 2 años

El producto que ha adquirido esta garantizado contra defectos demateriales o mano de obra por el periodo de dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de compra. Esta garantia no cubre ni es pertinente en caso de uso o instalacion incorrecto, falta de observacion o cumplimiento de las instrucciones adjuntas o si el producto ha sido indebidamente manipulado o alterado. Para obtener el reconocimiento de esta garantia, debe de seguir las siguientes instrucciones : No debuelva el producto al lugar donde lo compro : ya que esto retrasaria el proceso. Para obtener servicio tecnico de garanha llamar al Departamento Tecnico, el telefono es 1-800-847-0659, totalmente gratuito.Nuestros tecnicos podran ayudarlescon sus problemas. Para obtener elreconocimiento de esta garantia, debeempacar cuidadosamente el producto, adjuntar el recibo de compra original,una nota describiendo el defecto omal funcionamiento, junto con $ 10.00para franqueo y envio, y devolverlo anuestro distribuidor en Estados Unidos: Mars Fishcare North America, Inc., 50EastHamiltonStreet,Chalfont,PA18914,Attn: Warranty. Ningun representantetiene autoridad para modificar oampliar la garantia precedentementedescrita o nuestra responsabilidad. Lapresente garantia le otorga derechoslegales especificos, además de otrosderechos que usted pueda tener y quevarian de un estado a otro. QUEDANExCLUIDO Y NO ASUMINOS NINGUNArESPONSABILIDAD EN CUANTO ADANOS CONSIGUIENTES (TALES COMOEL DANO O LA PErDIDAD DE PECES,mATERIAS AmmADAS O PROPRIEDADPErSONAL) NI DANOS INCIDENTALESQUE SE OrIGINEN DE LA VIOLACIONDE UNA GArANTIA ExPLICITA, ESCrITAO IMPLICADA O rELACIONADA CONNUESTrO PrODUCTO. Algunos estadosno admiten la exclusion o la limitaciónde daños incidentales o consigientes,de manera que la limitación o exclusión anteriormente indicadas pueden no serpertinentes en su caso.

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