Need help with Fluval 305

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tomany

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I got this Fluval when I puchased a used tank. I printed out the manuel online. I am trying to do maintenance on it so I can set it up. I am having a hard time getting the cover off. In the instruction on page EN-18 it states;
5. Release the lift-lock clamps, then push down on clamps to lift the cover/pump housing off the canister and set it aside.

What position should the clamps be in when you push down? If they are out like a set of wings it looks like they would break off. If in against the housing I am having no luck getting it off.
The person I bought it from said he had a leak but would fix it with plumbers tape, I have no idea where he would have put the tape. Could it be between the housing and the canister?
 
I always have a hard time getting the top off. Make sure the latches are up like wings, then I use a flat head screwdriver or the handle of a spoon between the top and the canister and gently pry up with the spoon.
 
Do you think the plumbers tape will make it harder to get off? Thanks everyone for the answers
 
Thanks tyler for the parts info. I don't know what I will find if I ever get into it. My understanding is it has been sitting for awhile with aquarium water in it. I've not had a cannister before.
 
I have to pry the top off of mine, with the latches out like wings, as above. I would order new O-rings and that is the first thing to replace after you remove the plumbers tape, the ring deal is from a recent bad experience, now I have three on hand. It is difficult to pull the motor housing off of the canister, just pry slowly and it will come free. I'm pretty sure the tape is not making the job easier. Good luck.
 
I have another question. The silver lever on the aqua tube assemly-is it suppose to be permanently attached or a seperate piece? I have the piece but can not figure out where it goes to get the assembly off. If it is suppose to be permanently attached, will it work porperly? I did get the housing off using the "pry it off" technique:)
 
If I remember correctly... The "Aqua Stop" valve disconnects for sevicing the filter... It has a lever in between the in and out with gradual lines representing flow... That lever is part of the valve, but as I said, the valve comes out
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-Aaron
 
That's the lever I have, I found it in the bottom of the bucket. But it doesn't look like it has been broken. Still can't get it back in where it belongs and can't get the auto stop value out. Will the pump work with out it in place or will it leak?
 
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