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 electrical components of the appliance get
wet, unplug the appliance immediately (non
immersible equipment only).
b) If the overflow box or priming pump show any
sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately
unplug it from the power source.
c) Carefully examine the overflow box and priming
pump after installation. They should not be plugged
in when there is water on parts which are not
intended to be wet.
d) Do not operate any aquarium accessory 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 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 priming pump from the electri-
cal 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 overflow box or priming pump for
reasons other than the intended use. The use of
attachments that are not recommended or sold by
the manufacturer may cause the product to be
unsafe. This is not recommended.
6. Do not install or store the overflow box or priming
pump where they 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 unit.
9. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your
local power supply.
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a
proper rating should be used. Care should be taken
to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped or
pulled.
11. A
G.F.C.I
(Ground fault circuit interrupter) &
surge protector is recommended for all electrical
appliances.
12. Ensure your hand is dry when turning the
power switch on/off and when inserting/removing
the power cord from the receptacle.
13. 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 at the back of this
instruction booklet.
Drip loop
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