INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: USE ONLY T5 HO FLUORESCENT BULBS.
This equipment is
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. For convenient and controlled operations of this unit, it is
recommended that you connect it to an approved grounded electric timer.
WARNING:
Disconnect the plug of this unit and all other electrical equipment used
for the aquarium, before placing your hands in aquarium water and/or performing
any maintenance of any kind.
WARNING:
Whenever installing, removing or changing fluorescent tubes
or maintaining, installing or removing the
Fluval T5 HO High Output Linear
Fluorescent Lighting System
or any other equipment, always ensure that it is
unplugged.
Installing Tubes
To install fluorescent tubes of the correct diameter and wattage, first unthread the
water resistant end cap and slide it over each end of the bulb to be installed, then
insert the bulb pins into the socket of the water resistant end cap. Carefully rotate
the bulb within the water resistant socket until it positively locates at the quarter turn
position. Slide the water resistant end cap onto the socket end where the bulbs ends
are positioned and thread down the end caps securely, by hand only. (See figure A,
B and C)
When reassembling the water resistant end caps:
1. The socket seal O-ring must be in place on the socket receptacle as per the
illustration. (See figure 1A)
2. Ensure that the end cap seal gasket is inserted into the end cap with the beveled
edge facing outward. Seal gasket should be moistened with water before
assembly. (See figure 1B)
3. If the inner retainer sleeve is removed during the disassembly of the end cap, it
should then be re-inserted into the socket end cap. (See figure 1C)
4. The end cap assembly should then be placed over the bulb. The bulb should then
be inserted into the socket receptacle. Then slide the end cap assembly down the
fluorescent tube and thread onto the socket receptacle housing, hand tightened
securely. Do not cross thread. (See figure 2)
Installation using the Integrated
Extension Brackets
Integrated into each end of your Fluval T5 HO Linear Fluorescent Lighting System is
an extendable metal bracket with stopper, do not attempt to remove the brackets
from your lighting system. It is mandatory that the downward bent portion of the
metal bracket is positioned against the outside of the aquarium. (See figure 3).
Optional Installation:
The Fluval T5HO Linear Fluorescent Lighting System can also
be installed on your aquarium by the use of Aquarium Mounting Brackets (Sold
separately). (See figure 4).
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS:
It is very important when changing the
tubes (see Installing Tubes section) that
the socket end caps be reassembled
correctly in order to ensure the integrity
of the water resistant end cap.
The diagrams below depict the correct
assembly sequence for the water resistant
end cap assembly. It is important that the
O-rings and tube gaskets be assembled in
the correct orientation and sequence.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
SOCKET SEAL
O-RING
INNER RETAINER
SLEEVE
SEAL
GASKET
SOCKET
END CAP
SOCKET
RECEPTACLE
A.
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
B.
C.