How to move the eheim 2262 pump moutning peice ???

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
Gently tap evenly on the edges of the mounting plate at the cord end of the pump so the plate moves toward the intake fitting elbow. Tap firmly enough to dislodge the plate but not so hard as to break the plastic.
 
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deeda said:
Gently tap evenly on the edges of the mounting plate at the cord end of the pump so the plate moves toward the intake fitting elbow. Tap firmly enough to dislodge the plate but not so hard as to break the plastic.
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With a rubber hammer?
 
I have used a normal claw hammer but have also used a pair of pliers. A couple gentle taps should help it to loosen enough to slide off.

I hold the pump in my hand with the mounting plate up and then tap the plate.

The plate has 4 tapered legs that slide into the grooves on the pump so you need to tap it evenly. Be careful not to drop the pump!
 
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I have used a normal claw hammer but have also used a pair of pliers. A couple gentle taps should help it to loosen enough to slide off.

How do I get water into the pump ?? I filled up the canister with water. Then turned it on but the pump is running dry?
I hold the pump in my hand with the mounting plate up and then tap the plate.

The plate has 4 tapered legs that slide into the grooves on the pump so you need to tap it evenly. Be careful not to drop the pump!
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In order to prime the filter, have the intake pipe set up in the tank, suck on the output hose (disconnect it from the spray bar if you are using one) and wait for the tank water to fill up the filter completely. Be sure the output hose is above the tank water line so all the air can escape from the filter. Reconnect the output hose to the spray bar and then plug the cord into the wall outlet.

Are you using the quick disconnect fittings with the filter? If so, what I do is make sure the output Q.D. fitting is closed, open both valves of the intake Q.D. fitting, place an empty 5G pail next to the stand, and point the output Q.D. fitting into the bucket, open it, suck on the end to get the water to start entering the filter. Once I have a steady stream of water, close the output Q.D. fitting, connect it back to the other Q.D. half, open both output valves and then plug the filter in. Doing it this way won't require you to mess with the spray bar hose connection.
 
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In order to prime the filter, have the intake pipe set up in the tank, suck on the output hose (disconnect it from the spray bar if you are using one) and wait for the tank water to fill up the filter completely. Be sure the output hose is above the tank water line so all the air can escape from the filter. Reconnect the output hose to the spray bar and then plug the cord into the wall outlet.

Are you using the quick disconnect fittings with the filter?
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Yes they are quick disconnection
 
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