Read all safety instructions in this booklet before beginning. Industria 1 filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the time of installation. The filstar xp1 literature reads up to a 45 gallon aquarium. Aug 02, 2011 xp2 rena filstar filter media placement part 3 duration. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for setup are the same for all filstar models xp1, xp2, xp3, xp4 and api filstar s,m,l,xl. Any body here having problems with their rena xp canisters. Basic setup instructions are the same for both models but the outlet accessories and included media are slightly different for the original rena filstar and the new. The filstar xps is designed with a onetime, selfpriming system for easy startup. The filstar xp2, up to 75 gallons, the filstar xp3 up to 175 gallons, and the filstar xp4 up to 265 gallons. Just the motor at the time wasnt real easy to order as they were on back order, and after talking it over with my husband, other things can go wrong on an old filter system, and even just the motor is pretty spendy. Jump to shopping cart original replacement motor for the rena filstar xp3 and includes a canister oring and impeller cover seal.
Mine is cut to my tank but you can use 12 or 58 tubing. Not required for operation of filstar, only as a supplement to better control. All flow tamers are shipped with complete instructions, but feel free to refer to. Rena ii filter leaking around power cord when you moved the filter, did you possibly pull up on the quick disconnect or maybe, one of the 4 levers popped up on you. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175 gal.
Once while moving my full xp3 one of the side levers broke, so before i replaced it i had to jiggle it a bit just to make sure it was tightly on. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175. Page 1 filstar xp user guide important safety and tank to one side of a wall weather or to temperatures mounted receptacle to prevent below freezing. Please be cautious not to scratch the flange andor ferrule ends. I have been using renas for about 5 years and i ran into that issue one time. It is easy to maintain and is selfpriming, so no pumping is necessary. Just the motor at the time wasnt real easy to order as they were on back order, and after talking it over with my husband, other things can go wrong on an old filter system, and even just the motor is. Api xp filstar xp filter size xl aquarium canister filter. The api filstar xpl canister filter has been around for awhile as the rena filstar xp3, and is still one of the bestselling canister filters out there. My old rena lasted 8 years before the pump strength started to weaken. Rena filstar xp canister filters aquarium product and retailer. The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources that are deemed reliable by all industry standards.
I almost gave a 3 for ease to install because of instructions, but once you get it. Setup and maintain rena filstar xp3 canister filter. Rena filstar xp3 manual rena filstar xp3 manual located in kissimmee, florida. Recently my rena filstar xp3 has been exhibiting a strange problem.
Aug, 2010 im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. Does not require handpumping or manual siphoning to start. Im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. Rena filstar xp3 setup filters and filtration 78864. Color coded parts are organized in a vacuumformed tray full color instruction book for easy stepbystep set up selfpriming, for fast and easy.
I have found the the main way air gets into the cannister with our rena filters is if the water level in the tank drops and the joints in the sections of the intake pipe are not perfectly firm small amount of. I took the lil screw top off the intake and filled the hose with water. Api filstar xp filter size l aquarium canister filter 1. Filstar parts api rena rena aquatic supply expert advice. The rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. A drip loop tank is securely installed before warning.
Flow tamer xp for api renafilstar from flowtamer aquarium filter spray bars. I plugged it in the next day and the sound was gone. Ive had it for about 3 or 4 years and its worked great. This is the third time since august the filter has stopped working. Filstar media api renathe aquarium pharmaceuticals rena filstar canister filter range by mars fishcare. Instruction manuals for hagen products download a hagen. I am running a 75gal tank with 6 fish, 1 lobster, black sand and a piece of driftwood. Hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed.
Make sure a filter mounted on a receptacle or plug. Shop for rena filstar xp3 fish supplies at shopzilla. Whats the best bios and sponges to put in a rena filstar xp3. Companies all over the world are successfully employing our products in the semiconductor, medtech, and renewable energies sector. I had a rena xp3 filter for 8 or 9 years and it worked beautifully with very few. Xp2 rena filstar filter media placement part 3 duration. When you clamp filstar into a vise, please use the softest possible grip pad and do not insert a body. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for set.
If you have lost or did not get an instruction manual when you bought a hagen product, you can download one from here. The api filstar xpl canister filter has been around for awhile as the rena filstar xp3, and is still one of the bestselling canister filters out there api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. I had the old rena xp3 and this is almost the same. Dec 28, 2007 yeah its old, but the xp3 works like a dream. I had to remove and dismantle it and i found that the impeller was not seated 100% correctly.
There are a few differences with the power head and the inputoutput tubes but they are almost the same as the old model. People who use automated tools as a source of exemplary code e. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the. I have a new one setup on my new 75 gallon tank with just the media that came with it, but am thinking about adding more media, possibly. Feb 08, 2012 hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed.
It also features a high media capacity, and includes a large media basket that can be customized depending on the unique needs of your aquarium and its inhabitants. Both hoses are full as well as the canister and i can hear it running but nothing is comming out the outflow bar. Wanted to have the whole filstar canister filter xp3 just in case my whole filter was to go out. These are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters. Rena filstar o ring gasket replacement rena filstar xp3. Api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter.
Jun 07, 2007 this manual is intended solely for the use and information of rena systems inc. How i configure my rena xp3 filters for turtles fan friday duration. I am not quite sure how i get to the o ring, i will go read the online manual some more and see if it tells me, if anyone knows exactly where to looks tell me. Make sure the filter is a minimum of 24 60 cm to a maximum of 55 140 cm below the water level of the aquarium. Once while moving my full xp3 one of the side levers broke, so before i replaced it i had to. Patented antiairlock system eliminates the need to reprime. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it. Shenan stanley replied on october 21, 2011 brilliant game i love it very highly addictive to clean up your windows 7 user profiles you have to follow the steps explained here.
Rena systems has built a reputation for excellent support and customer service over the last quarter century. Filstar xl xp4 rotor impeller assembly for rena api filstar xl xp4 canister filter. The other night it was making a little bit of a vibrating sound so i unplugged it so it wouldnt wake my baby. As in how you are arranging the various types of media in the baskets and etc. The filstar is the best canister filter at any price only our fluidized sand bed filters are better for aerobic bio filtration. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1,2,3,4. Rena filstar xp4 xl canister filter 265 gallon fish. Filstar l xp3 rotor impeller assembly for rena api filstar l xp3 canister filter. One is less then a month old and the other is about five months old. This monster filtration system measures in at x 9 x 17 and is recommended for aquariums up to 260 gallons in size. Api filstar xp canister filter spare parts such as canister clips, quick. Rena ii filter leaking around power cord equipment. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the time of installation.
Dec 21, 2008 the rena filstar xp4 is one massive piece of aquarium equipment. It has been a great, reliable workhorse for me with decent performance. Your order will be delivered 15 days after it ships out. This filstar canister filter set up guide will help you assemble your new aquarium filter swiftly and safely. Rena filstar xp3 instructions generic compatible filtration foam fit rena filstar xp filter media 723a 20ppi pack of 12 please refer to the instruction manual for any troubleshooting. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph175 gal aquariumthis item has been discontinued by mars fishcare. I havent had any problems with this filter and am very happy with its performance so far. Api rena filstar l xp3 external canister filter 350gph. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manual siphoning. After much trial and error, i have found that cleaning the media has little or no impact on this problem. The filstar canister filter how to set up and maintain big als. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design, large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters the most reliable and easytomaintain canister filters available. The xp3 has 3 large media baskets which can further be subdivided by the use of the screens provided.
How to prime and set up the rena xp3 filter, as well as maintain. This manual is intended solely for the use and information of rena systems inc. Thanks to marine depots two strategically located warehouses in nevada and georgia, over 90% of shoppers receive their orders within 12 business using this level of service. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1,2,3,4these are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters. It should also keep the tank aerated, be easy to clean and support biological filtration. Rena filstar xp4 xl canister filter 265 gallon fish tank aquarium 450 gph new. There is a 2128 version with an integrated heater, although i. However, if the drain cup is made from plastic, clamp the body carefully.
Find the right products at the right price every time. The rena xp3 can go up against any of the more expensive germanic canister filters with ease. Rena is a global leader in manufacturing production machinery for wet chemical surface treatment. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it adaptable to fit your. To the best of our knowledge, that information is accurate in all respects. In the rena xp3, i am using the 20 and 30 ppi foam for mechanical, 40 filstar biochem stars enough for 200 gallons supposedly for biological, activated carbon, and finally the supplied polishing pad. I purchased the filter because of the simplicity and effectiveness of its internal antibypass design the best design ive seen. Filstar xp filter outlet is water coming out of the filstar xp filter and back into your aquarium 1. Greetings all, i have already written to api aquarium pharmaceuticals inc.
Rena xp canister filters while our sunsun canister filter are the best economy canister filters. Filstar xp s, m, l, xl or rena filstar xp1, xp2, xp3, and xp4 canister filters. This is first canister filter i am ever using and after a lot of research i made a decision to go with rena xp series of filters. Api filstar canister filter api filstar xpm canister filter. I cleaned it last night and im having problems getting it run like normal. Rena filstar xpxp1xp2xp3xp4 canister filter replacement parts kit. Unfollow rena filstar xp3 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jan 09, 20 i use my rena filstar canister filter on my 55 gallon aquarium that is used for aquatic turtles, and i can say that the xp3 does a wonderful job keeping up with the demand, leaving the water. I unplugged it and reprimed and it did not happen again.
Here is the instruction manual which mentions this issue. Rena aquatic supply expert advice sales service for. The water flow slows drastically and rapidly for no reason i can determine. I find it hard to prime the water wont go up the tubes. I use my rena filstar canister filter on my 55 gallon aquarium that is used for aquatic turtles, and i can say that the xp3 does a wonderful job keeping up with the demand, leaving the water. Biochem and activated carbon, two super fine filter pads, 20 pip. As others have pointed out here, this updated version of the filstar xp l formerly the filstar xp3 is not as good quality as the old version. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manualsiphoning. The api filstar xp replacement parts kit is compatible with the s, m, l, and xl canister filters. Manualslib has more than 31 api manuals checkout popular api categories music mixer manuals. Like many others, i had the xp3 for close to 10 years before one of the clips on the canister that hold the lid down became brittle and broke, causing it to lose seal. Rena api filstar xp canister filter filstar xp3 large 350 gph up to.