copied from www.eheim.com
(go to FAQ, there is a question on there with a limk to all the manuals)
2213 FILTER
Included with filter: pump head, filter canister, pressure side hose connection, suction side hose connection, lattice screen, suction pipe, strainer, suction cups with clips, outlet pipe.
A. Model with filter media:
Place bottom lattice screen in position with feet down.
Insert coarse filter pad.
Remove filter bag from plastic packaging and rinse thoroughly under running water. Then press loosely into filter canister
Apply filter wool (EHFISYNTH).
Place top lattice screen in position with feet up.
B. Empty model:
Fill with EHEIM filter media per above description. Use EHFIMECH, and EHFIFIX or a filter pad as a coarse filter layer. When using for the first time, it is advisable to filter with carbon (EHFIKARBON or EHFIDRAFIN) for the first few weeks. Then carbon should be removed. Later, according to choice, filtering can be carried out with either chemical or biological EHEIM filter media.
Moisten o-ring and fit on to base of pump head. Attach pump head and close clips.
Place filter beneath aquarium - must be beneath water level. Fit outlet pipe.
Assemble suction pipe and strainer and attach to wall of aquarium with 2 suction cups and establish hose connections to filter: suction side on bottom intake nozzle, pressure side on pump head. Fasten hoses with clamping nut.
Starting up: With the EHEIM suction device (order no. 400354) or by sucking by mouth, suck the water on the pressure side above the edge of the tank. This will start a siphon. When canister is completely full of water connect pressure hose to outlet pipe and switch on filter by plugging in power plug. After a short while there will be a full flow of water through the hose without any air bubbles. (Be aware that the vibrating noise in the pump, occurring for the first seconds of operation, is normal).
Maintenance and routine repairs: Pull out power plug. Release locking mechanism on pump head and remove pump parts carefully. Lift out cooling channel insert with a screwdriver. Clean all parts and then reassemble in the reverse sequence.
Attention: The shafts in the bearing body and the superimposed pump-impeller vane must be able to rotate freely, so that the pump starts up without trouble. If necessary, the locking device of the pump head cover can be released with the aid of a screwdriver.
Important safeguards
Warning: To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
2. DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
If the appliance falls into the water, DONT’ REACH FOR IT! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately (non-immersible equipment only).
If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source (immersible equipment only).
Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is malfunctioning or it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle from getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T UNPLUG THE CORD. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children
4. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
Always unplug an appliance from an outlet 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.
Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less watts than the appliance rating may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.