Fluval 306 Canister Filter Impeller Replacement

ID: 31782

Description: If you need to replace the impeller for your...

Steps:

  1. Lift AquaStop Valve lever all the way up. This will stop the water flow and preserve the vacuum so that there shouldn't be a need to prime the filter again.
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  2. Unplug the device from the electrical outlet.
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  3. Lift the AquaStop Valve latch all the way up.
  4. Pull the AquaStop Valve up and out of its place in the filter.
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  5. Make sure the bottom two latches are down.
  6. Push the top part open and push down on both sides of lid until lid is opened slightly.
  7. Gently lift lid off of the rest of the case.
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  8. Place lid so that the impeller cover is facing up.
  9. Push lock towards impeller while lifting up
  10. Lift impeller cover up and off the impeller
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  11. Firmly lift the impeller up and out of its casing.
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  12. Replace the impeller by holding the shaft and pulling gently on the old impeller until it is released.
  13. Place the new impeller onto the shaft.
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