Oase FiltoSmart 100, Operating Instructions Manual

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• DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, 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 by yourself; return
the appliance to an authorized service facility for
service or discard the appliance
• Switch off all units in the aquarium and disconnect
the power plugs of all units before reaching into the
water or moving/cleaning the unit.
• CAUTION! Risk of Electric Shock - Don’t use the pump
when there are people in the water.
• CAUTION! This unit has been evaluated for use with
water only.
• WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only on portable self-contained fountains.
• DANGER! Never operate the unit if either the electri-
cal cables or the housing are defective!
• Do not install or store the appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather or to temperatures below
freezing.
• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper
rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes
or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
• Don’t attempt to open the pump/motor enclosure.
• Route cables/hoses such that they are protected
from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
• Only open the unit housing or its attendant compo-
nents, when this is explicitly required in the operating
instructions.
• DANGER! Only carry out work on the unit that is
described in this manual. If problems cannot be over-
come, please contact an authorised customer service
point or, when in doubt, the manufacturer.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories for the
unit.
• DANGER! Never carry out technical modifications to
the unit. Don’t cut the cord or remove the plug from
the cord.
• Power connection cables cannot be replaced. If a
cable is damaged, dispose of the respective unit or
components.
• The impeller unit in the pump contains a magnet
with a strong magnetic field that may affect the
operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter
defibrillators (ICDs). Always keep magnets at least 0.7
ft. away from implanted devices.
Electrical connection
• Read and observe all the important notices on the
appliance.
• Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit
and the power supply coincide. The unit data is to be
found on the unit type plate, on the packaging or in
this manual.
• Protect the plug connections from moisture.
• Only plug the unit into a correctly fitted socket.
• Do have all electrical outlets installed and serviced by
a licensed electrician.
• DANGER! Do disconnect the pump from the electrical
outlet at the first sign of any problem.
• DANGER! If the plug or receptacle does get wet,
DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then,
unplug and examine for presence of water in the
receptacle.
• DANGER! Don’t pinch, twist or damage the electrical
cord. A minor cut even if only in the outer shell could
allow water to reach the motor enclosure and dam-
age the pump. If you notice any damage to the cord
remove the pump and store in a dry place. Consult
any damage to the electrical cord will void all warran-
ties and could cause serious electrical shock hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS - READ
AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep these instructions in a safe place.
SAFETY INFORMATION
This unit can
be used by children aged 8 and above
and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabili-ties or lack
of experience and knowl-edge if they
are supervised or have been instructed
on how to use the unit in a safe way
and they under-stand the hazards
involved. Do not allow children to play
with the unit. Only allow children to
carry out cleaning and user mainte
-
nance under supervision.
Disco
nnect
the power plug before carrying out any
work on the unit.
WARNING-
To guard against injury, basic safety
pre-
cautions should be observed, including the
following: