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Important Safeguards
This appliance is not intended for use by
children or infirm persons without supervi-
sion. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning: 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.
a) If the light falls into water, do not reach for it,
unplug it and then retrieve it. If the electrical
components of the appliance get wet, unplug the
appliance immediately (non immersible equipment
only).
b) If the aquarium shows any sign of abnormal
water leakage, immediately unplug it from the
power source.
c) Carefully examine the aquarium after installa-
tion. It should not be plugged in when there is water
on parts which are not intended to be wet.
d) Do not operate any aquarium electrical
appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
malfunctioning, or dropped or damaged in any
manner.
A “drip loop” (See the diagram) should be arranged
by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium
component to a receptacle. The drip loop is the part
of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the
connector if an extension cord is used. It is used to
prevent water traveling along the cord and coming
in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, do not
unplug the appliance. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies the power to the appliance,
then unplug and examine for presence of water in
the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug the aquarium from the electrical
outlet, when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, before any type of maintenance, or
cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull it from the
outlet. Grasp the plug and unplug to disconnect.
5. Do not use the aquarium for reasons other than
the intended use. The use of attachments that are
not recommended or sold by the aquarium
manufacturer may cause the product to be unsafe.
This is not recommended.
6. Do not install or store the aquarium where it will
be exposed to weather or temperatures below
freezing.
7. Make sure any component mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.
8. Read and observe all the important notices on
the aquarium.
9. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your
local power supply.
10. A G.F.C.I (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) &
surge protector is recommended for all electrical
appliances. (Light unit only)
11. Ensure your hand is dry when turning the power
switch on/off and when inserting/removing the
power cord from the receptacle.
12. If you are in any doubt about the electrical
installation or safety of this product you must
consult a qualified electrician.
For Guarantee Conditions, please refer to
the Guarantee form that is enclosed with
this product.
Drip loop
