Warning! Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for safety and proper use not in accordance with the directions and safety labels.

Warning! Buyer/user assumes all responsibility for safety and proper use not in accordance with the directions and safety labels.

FEATURES WARNING FOR ALL UNITS with A UV LIGHT for use in salt & freshwater aquarium proven powerful motor design self priming for easy set up silent operation durable high impact plastic co2 injection professional grade Model No. Pump Flow Rate Canister Filter Flow Rate SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 220V/50Hz 115V/60Hz Dimensions L x W x H (Approx.) Filter Volume 3 Liter Filter Tray Aquarium Size Up to UPC No. 0006760 UC-1500 396 GPH 282 GPH 17-watt 27-watt 11 x 11 x 16.5 (in) 3.96 Gal. 100 gal. 50026 3 Tray UC-1500UV (1500 LPH) (1000 LPH) 21-watt 31-watt 28 x 28 x 42 (cm) 14 Lit. (380 Lit.) 50033 UC-3000 792 GPH 296 GPH 23-watt 33-watt 11 x 11 x 18 (in) 4.22 Gal. 150 gal. 50040 4 Tray UC-3000UV (3000 LPH) (1120 LPH) 27-watt 37-watt 28 x 28 x 46 (cm) 16 Lit. (570 Lit.) 50057 UC-4000 1056 GPH 334 GPH 37-watt 46-watt 11 x 11 x 20.5 (in) 5.28 Gal. 220 gal. 50064 5 Tray UC-4000UV (4000 LPH) (1250 LPH) 41-watt 50-watt 28 x 28 x 52 cm 20 Lit. (830 Lit.) 50071 WARNING & SAFEGUARDS Do not deviate from the following Warning and Safeguards. Before installation of a ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter read and follow these important Warning and Safeguards. Do not operate ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter without water. Doing so can cause permanent damage to the canister filter. Carefully check the canister filter after installation to ensure that the canister filter and the tubing connections to the canister to the aquarium are not wet. Prior to maintenance on any electrical aquarium appliance or maintenance to the aquarium, you must disconnect all electrical aquarium devices. Use this product for its intended use only. Do not plug into an extension cord and/or a power strip. Plug directly to a GFCI outlet only. Verify that tubing and the canister filter are not in contact with moving parts or hot parts, such as heaters. Routine maintenance is required to ensure the maximum performance and longevity of the ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter. See maintenance guidelines. A drip loop must be used with all electrical aquarium devices. The drip loop is the part of the cord which hangs below the level of the receptacle. See diagram below. The national code requires that all aquarium appliances be plugged into a GFCI outlet. Never yank or pull the cord from the electrical outlet. Do not operate if the plug or wire is damaged. If using a unit with a Ultra-violet light, never operate unless the canister filter is fully assembled. Failure to do will cause damage to eyes and or skin. Models with an ultra violet sterilizer: UV bulbs should be replaced every 6 month for maximum efficiency. Prior to operation verify that the quartz sleeve is in good working order. This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hand after handling this product. It is your sole responsibilities to verify that the plug and the receptacle are clean and free of moisture and salt build up at all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium, magnesium and dust. Failure to do so can cause fire, damage to property, permanent damage to the product and personal injury not limited to loss of life. Do not plug into extension cord/power strip. A drip loop must be used when plugging all electrical aquarium devices. A drip loop is that part of the cord hanging below the receptacle. The national code requires that a GFCI (Ground fault circuit interrupter) be used in the branch circuit supplying all power to water pumps and electrical aquarium equipment. If you do not have a GFCI, have an electrician install one prior to operating any aquarium component. Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings: Age Recommendation: 18 years or over. Not a toy. Not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Warning! The UV lamp used in this unit produces harmful ultraviolet radiation. Never look directly at lamp as damage to eyes will occur. Always disconnect the power supply before opening the unit for service. Failure to do so will expose the user to harmful UV radiation. GFCI ONLY DRIP LOOP Warning! Important: You must verify that the receptacle is clean and free of moisture at all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, and calcium. Failure to do so will cause permanent damage to the canister filter or start a fire. The national code requires that a GFCI be utilized in the branch circuit which supplies electrical power to the aquarium pump and all other electrical aquarium devices. 1

PARTS LIST 1. Tubing lock nut 2. Shut off valve & tubing pipe adapters 3. Tubing pipe adapter o-ring 4. Filter cover 5. Priming plugner 6. Motor housing 7. CO2 intake 8. Motor housing latches 9. Motor housing o-ring 10. Pipe adapter 11. CO2 intake tube and elbows 12. Impeller & ceramic shaft 13. Impeller well cover 14. Media tray strainer 15. White Fine filter pad 16. Media tray 17. Black coarse filter pad 18. Canister housing latches 19. Canister housing 20. Priming plunger: (a) Priming plunger (b) Priming plunger lock nut (c) Priming plunger o-ring (d) Spring 21. UV Sterilizer: (a) Rubber endcap (b) 6-watt T5 UV bulb (c) Quartz sleeve O-ring (d) Threaded quartz sleeve (e) Flow through reaction chamber (f) UV power button (g) Ballast 2 3

PARTS LIST INSTALLATION 22. Output: (a) U-shaped return tube (b) Output discharge T (c) Output elbow (d) Duck bill x2 (e) Spray bar x2 (f) Spray bar end caps x2 (g) Spray bar coupler x2 23. Intake: (a) U-shaped intake tube (b) Intake strainer 24. Suction cups 25. Tubing 26. Bubble Counter 27. CO2 silicone airline tubing 22a 23a 1 remove the motor housing a. Flip out and gently push upwards all latches. b. Lift the motor housing off the canister housing. 2 remove the media tray 22b Remove the media tray strainer and then the media trays. The handle of the media tray can be pulled out in an upward direction to facilitate removal. Note: Media tray need to be replaced in the order they were removed. 22d 22c 23b 3 fill the filter media DO NOT overfill media tray. Rinse and clean filter media thoroughly. Note: Carbon and other granule/pellet filtering median need to be placed in a filtering bag then into the media tray. Filter Media is not included Recommended media Only white fine filter pad and black coarse filter pad is included 22f 22g 22e 24 26 3 stage filtration (UC-1500/UV) Stage 1 White fine filter pad Stage 2 Bio ceramic Stage 3 Black coarse filter pad 4 stage filtration (UC-3000/UV) Stage 1 White fine filter pad Stage 2 Carbon Stage 3 Bio ceramic Stage 4 Black coarse filter pad 5 stage filtration (UC-4000/UV) Stage 1 Bio Balls Stage 2 White fine filter pad Stage 3 Carbon Stage 4 Bio ceramic Stage 5 Black coarse filter pad Retractable handle 25 27 Recommended Rio Filter Pads: Ammonia pad, Nitrate+Nitrite pad, Phos pad, Carbon pad, Micro pad, Ceramic Ring, Carbon and Zeolite. 4 5

4 replace the filled media tray a. Place the media tray back into the canister housing. Lower the retractable handles until flat. Important: media trays must be placed back in the order they were removed. NOTE: Make sure to align the hole of the media tray to one of the convex rings in the canister housing. b. Position the bottom media tray firmly within the support frames on the bottom of the canister housing. c. The media trays must be stacked and aligned properly with the intake pipe connecting into each other. d. Place the media tray strainer on the top media tray. 6 attach the tubing to the tubing pipe adapter a. Loosen the tubing lock nut by turning clockwise until flush with the bottom of the barb. b. Push the tubing over barb and tighten the tubing lock nut by turning counter clockwise until the tubing lock nut is tight over the tubing. Loosen Lock 5 replace the motor housing a. Check to make sure that the motor housing o-ring on the motor housing is not soiled and that it is properly placed in the groove on the motor housing. b. Using silicone lubricant is recommended to ensure a good seal. Add the lubricant directly to the motor housing o-ring. c. Aligned pipe adapter or UV reaction chamber with the media tray strainer and intake pipe that is located in the media tray then place the motor housing on top of canister housing. d. Press motor housing down, latch and secure with the all four latches. 3mm convex rings 7 Position canister filter into the cabinet a. Place Canister Filter into the cabinet or floor beneath your aquarium. b. Verify that the surface is level. Min. 4 in (10 cm) Press down Max.78in (200 cm) connect the shut off valve & tubing pipe adapter a. Position the shut off valve in the off position. b. Align valve with the intake and output of the motor housing. c. Press directly down until the valve is flush with the motor housing. d. Turn on the shut off valve. OFF ON 6 7

8 connect return line Option 1: Return using 2 duck bills: (For UC-3000/UV & UC-4000/UV) a. Attach duck bills, output elbow, output discharge T and suction cup together (see diagram). b. Connect output discharge T to ribbed end of the U-shaped return tube. c. Position in the desired position in the aquarium. d. Secure to the back of the aquarium with suction cups e. Attach the tubing to the ribbed end of the U-shaped return tube. f. Measure and cut the tubing. Note: When cutting the tubing allow for some slack to prevent kinking of the tubing and/or poor connections. g. Connect the tubing to the barbed fitting on the shut off valve and tubing pipe adapter. Secure tubing with the tubing lock nut (see page 7). Option 2: Return using 1 duck bill: (For UC-1500/UV) a. Attach a duck bill, output elbow, and suction cup together (see diagram). b. Connect output elbow to ribbed end of the U-shape return tube and go to step c to step g in Option 1. Option 3: Return using spray bar & duck bill: (For UC-3000/UV & UC-4000/UV) a. Attach a duck bill, output elbow, output discharge T and OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 suction cups together (see diagram). b. Connect output discharge T to ribbed end of the U-shaped return tube. c. Position in the desired position in the aquarium. d. Secure to the back of the aquarium with suction cups. e. Attach the spray bar coupler, spray bar and spray bar end cap together. f. Position the holes of the spray bar so that will not spray water out of the aquarium and attach to output discharge T. g. Secure the spray bar to the inside of the aquarium with suction cups. h. Go to step e to step g in Option 1. Option 4: Return using spray bar: (For UC-1500/UV & UC-3000/UV) a. Attach output elbow and suction cups together (see diagram). b. Connect output elbow to ribbed end of the U-shaped return tube. c. Position in the desired position in the aquarium. d. Secure to the back of the aquarium with suction cups. e. Attach the spray bar coupler, spray bar and spray bar end cap together. f. Position the holes of the spray bar so that will not spray water out of the aquarium and attach to output elbow. g. Secure the spray bar to the inside of the aquarium with suction cups. h. Go to step e to step g in Option 1. 9 connect intake line a. Connect the tubing to the shorter end of U-shaped intake tube. b. Connect the intake strainer to the longer end of the U-shape intake tube. c. The intake strainer should be a minimum of 2" (5 cm) above the substrate. Note: it may be necessary to cut the intake down tube. helpful hint note Do not place the intake strainer near an decorative airstone and or air driven aquarium ornaments. When cutting the tubing allow for some slack to prevent kinking of the tubing and/or poor connections. Min. 2in (5 cm) OPTION 4 OFF Position ON Position Intake Priming Plunger 8 9

10 starting your filter a. Check all connections. b. Verify that the shut off valve is on. c. Verify that the tank is full of water. d. Press the priming plunger several times to start the siphon on the intake tube. e. Wait 2-3 minutes as the filter fills with water. f. Plug in unit directly into a GFCI outlet using a drip loop. g. Shake the canister to quickly remove all the air bubble from the canister housing. h. Check all connections and the canister for leaks. DRIP LOOP initial set-up for the co2/water intake Note: CO2 system must be installed before plugging the unit to the GFCI outlet. Note: Make sure the canister is full of water. a. Fill bubble counter 80% full of water. b. Measure the distance between the CO2 cylinder and the canister to cut the silicone tubing to the desired length. Connect CO2 cylinder to bubble counter. c. Plug in GFCI outlet. d. Removed the plug on the CO2 intake and connect bubble counter to the canister CO2 intake with the CO2 silicone tubing. e. Attach the bubble counter to the fixed hole on the canister. f. Turn on CO2 cylinder to send CO2 to the canister. g. Adjust the CO2. Intake Tube Output Tube 180 Rotation 180 Rotation Important When the CO2 is not in use Option 1: Turn off the CO2 cylinder and turn on when needed. Option 2: Install a solenoid valve and a timer to regulate CO2. OPTION 1 OPTION 2 180 Rotation 180 Rotation When doing maintenance for Canister a. Turn off the CO2 cylinder. b. Disconnect the CO2 tubing from the canister filter and replace the plug. c. Unplug the canister filter from GFCI outlet. d. Follow steps in Initial Set-up for CO2/Water Intake. e. DO NOT LOOSE CO2 PLUG. CAUTION: DO NOT UNPLUG the canister filter BEFORE disconnecting all the CO2 tubing. If the canister filter is unplug before disconnecting the CO2 tubing, the water will overflow from the CO2 intake. CO2 cylinder not included Plug OPTION 3 OPTION 4 Lock 10 11

INSTALLATION OF UV LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Verify that the canister filter is unplugged and the power button is in the off position. 2. Verify that the shut off valve is in the off position. 3. Remove the filter cover. 4. Remove the UV bulb from the box. When removing from the box use a clean towel. Do not touch the glass tube. 5. Align the bulb pins with the socket in the rubber endcap and press into the endcap. 6. Insert the bulb into the quartz sleeve. 7. Install the flow through reaction chamber. 8. Now install motor housing on the canister filter. 9. Follow directions for filter installation. 10. Once the filter is running turn the switch the UV light on. 11. To verify that it is working you will see a slight glow within the motor housing. 12. Install filter cover. OFF Position Warning! The UV lamp used in this unit produces harmful ultraviolet radiation. Never look directly at lamp as damage to eyes will occur. Always disconnect the power supply before opening the unit for service. Failure to do so will expose the user to harmful UV radiation. NOTE The 6-watt T5 UV bulb needs to be replaced every 8,000-9,000 hours (yearly). This will insure optimum performance. Before doing any maintenance on the ultraviolet sterilizer, disconnect from the power supply and turn switch off. Only in rare situations does the quartz sleeve ever have to be removed. If necessary remove the UV light bulb and rotate counter clock wise and remove. After removed use a soft clean cloth to gently remove any excess grim and/or debris. Reassemble using a small amount of silicone o-ring lubricant placed on the o-ring prior to installation. NOTE: Please keep the inside of quartz sleeve dry at all time. Problem 1 Canister will not prime or pump water Reasons and Solutions: 1. The open end of the spray bar is not capped. 2. The intake and the output are switched. Connect the intake to the IN and the output to the OUT. 3. Intake strainer is clogged and needs to be cleaned. 4. The aquarium is not full of water. 5. Impeller is broken and needs to be changed. Problem 2 Excessive noise Reasons and Solutions: 1. It is not uncommon to have a rattling noise during setup and while the unit is trying to remove the air in the canister. 2. The intake of the canister filter is sucking in air. Relocate all air stones and air-powered ornaments to an area of the aquarium away from the intake of the Canister Filter. 3. Filter media is dirty and needs to be cleaned. 4. Air leak verify that all tubing are attached properly to the U-shape intake/output tubes and or valves. Failure to do so can cause leaks or create a venturi where air is being sucked into the tubing/canister thus prohibiting the canister to prime and or excess air bubbles discharging from the output. 5. Intake strainer is clogged and needs to be cleaned. 6. Impeller is broken and needs to be changed. 7. Shake the canister to help remove excess air. Problem 3 slow water flow Reasons and Solutions: 1. Filter medians are too tightly packed in the median tray or they are too old. 2. Canister housing and tubing need to be cleaned. 3. Kinks in either the intake or output tubes. 4. The intake strainer is clogged and needs to be cleaned. 5. Impeller is broken and needs to be changed. Problem 4 leaking water Reasons and Solutions: 1. Verify that the collar on the valve and tubing connectors are over the tubing. A cleancut tube is essential for a good seal. 2. A small amount of silicone lubricant needs to be added to the motor housing o-ring. 3. Tubing is cut to short preventing good seal where tubing connects to the hardware. 4. Motor housing o-ring is soiled or old and needs to be replaced. 12 13

INSpEcTING ANd CHANGING THE IMpELLER 1. Clean impeller every time the canister filter is maintained. 2. Remove the impeller well cover by turning it counter clockwise. 3. Remove the impeller and inspect it for damage, make sure that the magnet is not cracked. If it is damaged, replace it with the new Impeller. 4. Inspect the impeller shaft for cracks or uneven wear. If it is damaged, replace it with the new impeller shaft. 5. Inspect the opening where the impeller sits for sludge or debris build-up. This may prevent the impeller from turning properly. If it is dirty, clean it before replacing the impeller. 6. Carefully put the impeller shaft and impeller back in place and replace the impeller well cover. 7. Make sure the rubber endcaps on both ends of the impeller ceramic shaft are in place. MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance of the ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter is required to ensure full water flow and optimum filtering performance, Clean or change filtering media at least every 4 weeks. NOTE: Decreased water flow is a sign of clogged filter media. 1. Unplug the Canister Filter from the GFCI outlet. NOTE: Prior to maintenance on any electrical aquarium appliance or maintenance to the aquarium, you must disconnect all electrical aquarium devices. 2. Flip the shut off valve to the off position. 3. Disconnect the shut off valves and tubing pipe adapter. 4. Remove the canister and place in an area proper for maintenance (such as a sink). 5. Flip out all latches and release the motor housing. Now the motor housing can be lifted off the canister housing. 6. Remove the large filter tray cover. Remove the media tray one at a time using the handle. Important: Media trays must be placed back in the order they were removed. 7. Replace filter pads and filter media. 8. Remove the impeller cover. 9. Remove the impeller and impeller shaft and clean with water. With a small brush clean the inside of the impeller well. 10. Do not clean with soap. 11. Reassemble. 12. Apply a small amount of silicone sealant to the motor housing o-ring to ensure a good seal. 13. Install according to the directions for installation and start up. REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Description UPC No. 3 Tubing pipe adapter o-ring 000676050149 9 Motor housing o-ring 000676050156 12 UC-1500(UV) Impeller assembly 000676050163 12 UC-3000(UV) Impeller assembly 000676050170 12 UC-4000(UV) Impeller assembly 000676050187 15 White fine filter pad 2 pcs 000676050194 17 Black coarse filter pad 2 pcs 000676050200 21b 6-watt T5 UV bulb 000676050217 21c & 21d Complete quartz sleeve 000676050224 24 Suction cup 6 pcs 000676050231 Technical Service Department Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm PST (805) 383-3566 ext. 102 e-mail: kevin@riopumps.com INTROdUcING RIO AQUA plant products rio Power CO2+ Reactor & Surface Skimmer Power surface skimmer Produces ultra-fine CO2 bubbles Carbon dioxide reaction chamber Connects easily to any CO2 source Injects CO2 evenly and efficiently Clog resistant venturi Simple and easy up Patented 14554 Rio 90 Power CO2+ with suction cup 000676014554 14561 Rio 90 Power CO2+ with magnet mount 000676014561 14592 Rio 200 Power CO2+ with suction cup 000676014592 14608 Rio 200 Power CO2+ with magnet mount 000676014608 14 15

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LIMITED WARRANTY TAAM warrants that ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter is free from defects for a period of 6 months from the initial date of purchase shown on the original cash register receipt. TAAM disclaims all other warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Although this limited warranty may give you specific rights, you may have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty is void if the failure of the pump or any part, sealant or component there of is due to (i) misuse, (ii) tampering, (iii) negligence, (iv) misapplication, (v) abuse, (vi) accident and/or (vii) failure to properly (a) maintain, (b) clean, (c) keep pump fully submersed and/or use the pump with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). CONSUMER REMEDIES TAAM s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy shall be either repair or replacement of ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter only if you return the defective unit directly to TAAM with the original receipt in its original box along with seven dollars ($20.00) for shipping and handling. Do not send ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter by insured mail. You may send your returns or replacements by UPS if requiring a signature upon arrival. Any replaced unit will be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period. In no event shall any shipping charges be reimbursed. In no event will TAAM be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to, lost sea life, personal injury, property damage, equipment damage, lost profits, lost wages, lost savings, lost income, etc., arising out of the use of ULTRA CLEAN Rio Canister Filter. Some states do not allow for the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. RETURNS Please contact our service center at (805) 383-3566 ext. 102 or fax (805) 383-3565 to arrange repair and/or replacement. Please allow 4-6 weeks for all returns. WARRANTY CARD Please go to our website, to download Warranty Card. http://www.riopump.net/resources_folder/warranty.html Fill out this warranty card and mail it with PROOF OF PURCHASE (receipt/invoice) within 15 days of purchase. Technological Aquatic Associated Manufacturing Fax: (805) 383-3565 WWW.RIOPUMPS.COM Rio Production 85-1, Shuiyuan Rd., Taipei, Taiwan Fax: 886-2-23688205 WWW.RIO-SEIO.COM 2015 TAAM. Photos: Greg Rothschild. All Right Reserved Specifications & technical information may change without notice