Newa NEWA Hobby NH 20, Instructions And Warranty

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III. UNPACKING AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS
a. Open the packaging.
b. Take out the aquarium, handling it with care;
c. Place the aquarium on a smooth flat surface;
d. Dispose of the packaging materials in compliance with current regulations in the country of disposal;
The NEWA Hobby aquarium has been packaged so that it can withstand normal knocks and pressures during transport. However,
excessive knocks or incorrect handling may cause damage to the aquarium therefore we recommend you follow these warnings
in order to check that the tank is watertight:
• Place the tank on a dry horizontal surface, on a layer of fabric sheeting or sheets of newspaper.
• Fill the tank with water and carefully check each side. Check that there are no leaks by wiping along the outer edges of the glass
panel couplings with a dry cloth (Fig. 3).
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• If there are leaks, take the aquarium to the dealer so that it can be carefully checked or replaced.
WARNING: do not empty the aquarium by lifting or tilting it, as it may break! (Fig. 4).
IV. WHERE TO POSITION THE AQUARIUM
WARNING: carefully read and strictly follow these instructions.
a. Position the aquarium (tank and base) on a solid support, which is appropriate for bearing the maximum intended weight of
the aquarium (see technical data), with a smooth, clean and level support surface.
b. Check that the support surface is perfectly horizontal; otherwise the water level in the aquarium will tilt.
c. Do not position the aquarium on tilting surfaces.
d. Position the aquarium near at least a couple or more power sockets, following the safety instructions.
e. Position the aquarium away from sources of heat and cold draughts such as stoves, radiators, fireplaces and windows (Fig. 5).
f. Do not position the aquarium near a television, radio or other electrical appliances that should be protected from splashes of water.
WARNING : direct or diffused yet intense sunlight (rooms with many windows) encourage the hypertrophic growth of algae,
which can prevent the growth of plants higher up and jeopardise the biological balance of the aquarium. The correct amount of
light should only be provided by the lighting system in the aquarium.
V. INSTALLING AND SWITCHING ON THE AQUARIUM
V.a CLEANING THE TANK
Carefully clean the inside of the tank using a damp cloth and a clean sponge.
Do not use detergents or sponges that have come into contact with soap, solvents or other chemical substances.
V.b STARTING OPERATION
Open the cover and detach it from its proper seats by pressing one side with your finger (fig. 6). Remove the cover completely
from its seats (fig. 7). Pass the pump, light and heater power cables through the special cable clips located on the aquarium
frame (fig. 8) Place the cover in its seats again and close (fig. 9).
V.c FILTERING
THE FILTER IS A “CLOSED CYCLE” PURIFICATION SYSTEM THAT MAKES THE AQUARIUM TOTALLY INDEPENDENT FROM CONNECTIONS
WITH WATER INLETS AND OUTLETS (Fig. 10). The filter is an essential tool for operating the aquarium. Without it, the water would
need to be changed very often. The powerful and effective filter is intended to circulate and “clean” water, trapping suspended
impurities and invisible dissolved substances derived from animal excrement, dead leaves and food debris.
V.d SWITCHING ON THE AQUARIUM
1. Insert the plugs into the power sockets, carefully following the safety instructions given in Chapter I. From this point onwards, the
power supply cables should not be disconnected unless regular cleaning or maintenance operations are to be carried out.
2. Check that the various appliances are operating (in the event of a fault, see Chapter VII):
• Water should come out of the pump outlet;
• The heater indicator light should switch on when the water temperature is lower than the set temperature;
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