TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Fluval Spec aquarium is guaranteed for defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from
the date of purchase. This guarantee is valid with proof of purchase only. The guarantee is limited to repair or
replacement of the unit only and does not cover consequential loss or damage to animate or inanimate objects.
This guarantee is valid provided the aquarium is placed on a surface that is flat and levelled. This guarantee
excludes aquarium breakage due to misuse, chips, stress cracks caused by improper support or other breakage.
This guarantee is valid only under normal operating conditions for which the unit is intended. It excludes any damage
caused by unreasonable use, improper installation, tampering or abuse of the unit. This guarantee does not affect
your statutory rights. The warranty does not cover the impeller, or any item which has not been adequately or correctly
maintained.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
- To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
DANGER
– To avoid possible electrical shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment.
3. Never attempt to repair this appliance yourself. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the
appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug. If cord is damaged, the luminaire should be destroyed
A. If the appliance falls into the water,
DO NOT
reach for it. First unplug the appliance and then retrieve it from the water.
If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug it immediately and allow the appliance to thoroughly dry. Carefully
examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if water is present on parts not intended to be wet.
B. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug getting wet, position the tank to the side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle. A “drip loop”, should be arranged by the user for each cord
connecting an aquarium device to the receptacle. The “drip loop” is the part of the cord below the level of
the receptacle or the connector if an extension cord is in use, to prevent the water from travelling along the
cord and coming into contact with the receptacle. If plug or receptacle gets wet,
DO NOT
un-plug the cord.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the receptacle then unplug the transformer and
examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.
4.
WARNING
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. Always unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet.
6. Do not use this appliance for any purpose other than that recommended by the manufacturer. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to weather or temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure the appliance is mounted correctly and securely positioned on the aquarium before operating the appliance.
9. Read and observe all important safety notices on the appliance.
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with the proper current (amps) rating should be used. A cord rated for fewer amps than
the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
11. This appliance is intended
FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
12. This appliance is for use with fresh water only. Not for saltwater use.
13.
(For North America only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will
fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug will still not fit fully into
the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to inspect the outlet and make the needed alterations. Never use with an extension cord
unless the plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To register your warranty online or for more information on this and other products go to
www.hagen.com.
If at sometime in the future you have cause to claim under this guarantee, you will need to provide proof and date
of purchase. We recommend that you retain your receipt for this purpose. Rolf C. Hagen wishes you many hours of enjoyment
with your Fluval Spec aquarium.
FOR AUTHORIZED GUARANTEE REPAIR SERVICE
For Authorized Warranty Service please return (well packaged and by registered post) to the address below enclosing dated
receipt and reason for return. If you have any queries or comments about the operation of this product, please let us try to
help you before you return the product to your retailer. Most queries can be handled promptly with a phone call. When you call
(or write), please have all relevant information such as model number, age of product, details of aquarium set-up, as well as
the nature of the problem.
If you have any queries or comments about the operation of this product, please contact your Specialist Aquatic Retailer in the
first instance. Most queries can be handled easily at store level. In the unlikely event that it cannot, please return the item to
the retailer, with your valid proof of purchase, for repair or replacement under the two year warranty terms.
CANADA: Rolf C. Hagen Inc., Consumer Repair
20500 Trans Canada Hwy, Baie d’Urfé QC, H9X 0A2
Canada only: 1-800-554-2436 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.Eastern Standard Time. Ask for Customer Service.
U.S.A.: Rolf C. Hagen (U.S.A.) Corp.
305 Forbes, Blvd, Mansfield, MA. 02048
U.S.A only: 1-800-724-2436 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Ask for Customer Service.
UK: Rolf C. Hagen (UK) Ltd, Customer Service
Department, California Drive, Whitwood Ind Est., `Castleford, West Yorkshire WF10 5QH
U.K. only: Helpline Number 01977 556622.
Between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday
(excluding Bank Holidays). www.hagen-uk.custhelp.com
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European
Directive 2002/96/EC in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the
environment. Check with your local Environmental Agency for possible disposal instructions or
take to an official council registered refuse collection point.
Electronic products not includ-
ed in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and
human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.
