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Important Safeguards
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions
should be observed, including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions before using
this appliance.
2. Danger: To avoid possible electric shocks, special
care should be taken since water is employed in the
use of aquarium equipment, for each of the following
situations do not attempt repairs yourself. Return the
appliance to an authorised service facility for service or
discard the appliance.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm people. Close supervision is
recommended when any electrical appliance is used.
4. Do not use the pump for reasons other than the
intended use. The use of attachments that are not
recommended or sold by the pump manufacturer
may cause the product to be unsafe. This is not
recommended.
5. Do not install or store the pump where it will be
exposed to temperatures below freezing.
6. Make sure any component mounted on or in a tank
is securely installed before operating it.
7. Ensure the correct batteries are installed and replace
both batteries when old ones expire.
Before First Use /
Preparation
Read and follow all the instructions, even if you feel
you are familiar with the product and find a place to
keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the sections
concerning
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”
and the
“GUARANTEE CONDITIONS”
. Please ensure you
retain your original purchase receipt in the event that
guarantee service is required.
Carefully unpack the product making sure you keep all
the packing material until all the parts of the product have
been found and the product has been assembled.
This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed
carton. Should the product malfunction in any way
or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement,
contact the retailer where the product was purchased
for inspection.
Setup Instructions
Remove the pump from the plastic bag
1.
Using your thumb depress the side wall of the
2.
pump and open the lid.
Take out the accessory pack.
3.
Install 2 x D batteries (not supplied). Make certain
4.
they are in the right way.
Close the pump, it should “click”.
5.
Remove the airline and airstone from the plastic
6.
bag. Plug the airstone into one end of the airline.
Plug the other end of the airline into the outlet of
the pump.
Where possible place the pump above the aquarium
7.
or bucket. If this is not possible then ensure that an
Aqua One check valve is fitted to the airline, failure
to do so may damage your air pump & void your
warranty.
Flick the switch to the “on” position to operate the
8.
pump.
If the pump needs to be used in a vehicle, plug the
9.
supplied power cable into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter outlet and connect the other end to the
power socket on the side of the air pump. When
the 12V cable is connected, power will be drawn
from the power supply, not the batteries.
Troubleshooting
PUMP DOES NOT WORK
1. Ensure the plug and/or batteries are inserted
correctly and the switch is in the on position
THE MOTOR IS WORKING, BUT THERE IS NO AIR
COMING OUT OF THE PUMP
1. Check that the Air Line is not kinked
2. Check the Air Stone and replace if needed.
3. There is a rubber diaphragm inside the pump which
may have warn out and may require replacing. Consult
your Aqua One retailer.
4. The Flapper valves in the pump may have become
dirty or brittle and require replacing. Consult your Aqua
One retailer.
THE PUMP IS VERY NOISY
1. Check that the Air Line is not kinked
2. Check the Air Stone and replace if needed.
3. There is a rubber diaphragm inside the pump which
may have warn out and may require replacing.
4. There may be to much back pressure on the pump.
(It is to small for your application)