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To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions and important notices in these instructions as well as on
the product itself.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. 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 appliance or any electrical component of the appliance (non-immersible equipment only)
falls into the water or gets wet, do not reach for it. Unplug it and then retrieve it.
b. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power
source.
c. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on
parts which are not intended to be wet.
d. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or dropped
or damaged in any manner.
4. A “drip loop” (see graphic) should be arranged for each
cable connecting an aquarium to a power supply. The drip
loop is the part of the cable below the level of the power
supply. It prevents water travelling down the cable and
coming into contact with the power supply. If the plug
or the socket 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 socket.
5. Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
before any type of maintenance or cleaning.
6. Never yank the cable to pull it from the socket. Pull the plug carefully to disconnect.
7. Do not use the appliance 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.
8. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to weather or temperatures below
freezing.
9. Make sure any component mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
10. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your local power supply.
11. If an extension cable is used it should have the proper rating. Care should be taken to arrange the
cord so that it will not be tripped or pulled.
12. A G.F.C.I (Ground fault circuit interrupter) & surge protector is recommended for all electrical
appliances.
13. Ensure your hands are dry when turning the power switch on/off and when inserting/removing
the power cable from the socket.
14. If you are in any doubt about the electrical installation or safety of this product you must consult
a qualified electrician.
Important Safeguards