Operating Instructions
and Technical Information
External Aquarium Filter 2422 and 2424
Thank you
for buying a new external filter EHEIM eXperience. It gives you optimum performance with excellent reliability
and great effectiveness. The large container volume – combined with a balanced combination of filter media –
guarantees highly effective disposal of pollutants.
Safety instructions
For indoor use only. For use with aquariums. The aquarium filter is for domestic use only.
All electrical equipment in the water must be disconnected from the mains during care and maintenance work. It is
imperative to disconnect the filter from the mains prior to opening it.
The connecting line of this device can not be replaced. When the line is damaged, the device must no longer be used.
Never carry the device by the cable; do not bend the cable.
This equipment can be used by children above the age of 8 or by persons with reduced physical, mental or sensory capa-
cities or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instruction in the safe use
of the equipment and therefore understand the risks involved. Do not allow children to play with this equipment. Do not
allow children to clean or conduct user maintenance without supervision.
Notice: These devices produce magnetic fields which might cause electronic and mechanical disturbances or
20 cm
damages. This also refers to pacemakers.
Please consult the manuals of medical equipment for the required safety margins.
Attention: Maintenance work presents the risk of crushing th fingers due to high magnetic forces.
For your own safety, we recommend to form a drip loop with the connection cable to prevent any
water running along the cable from intruding into the socket.
When using a multiple socket or an external power supply unit, position them atop the filter's power
connection.
Since a wide variety of varnishes and polishes are used when processing timer, the appliance feet
can leave visible traces on furniture or parquet floors as a result of chemical reactions. Therefore
the device should not be placed on unprotected wooden surfaces.
To achieve optimal operational safety there must be a maximum of 180 cm between the surface of
the water and the bottom of the filter.
Attention: Filter must always be operated in an upright position only.
Take the necessary precautions when handling components that can discharge static electricity.
Do not clean the unit – or parts of it – in the dishwater. Not dishwater resistant!
Do not dispose of this product as normal household waste. Take it to your local refuse collection
side.
The product is qualified in accordance with the respective national regulations and guidelines and meets
EC standards.
Model: see type label at top of filter
6
eXperience
max.
180 cm