Tetra Waterfall Globe, Quick Start Manual

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1. Replace filter cartridge (Tetra Bio-Bag
size small) every 3 to 4 weeks for
optimal fish health. Available at your
local retailer.
2. NEVER plug the waterfall globe
adapter in without water in the globe
and the filter assembled in water.
For Optimum Waterfall Performance
Troubleshooting Guidelines
SYMPTOM COMMENTS/SOLUTION
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• Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a working
electrical source. Also make sure that the AC Adapter Jack is
inserted fully into the plug on the back of the Waterfall Globe.
• Unplug and remove the filter holder. Grasp the bottom
of the filter and pull downward, to remove the pump.
• Remove pump cover and use Needle Nose Pliers to remove
impeller. Remove any material that may have twisted around
the impeller shaft. Reassemble the pump and place it back
on the Glass Globe.
• Make sure that the AC Adapter is plugged into an electrical
source. Check to make sure that the AC Adapter Jack is
inserted fully into the plug on the back of the Waterfall Globe.
If the filter does
not start. . .
If the filter still
will not start. . .
If the LED Light
won't turn on. . .
Re pla ce me nt Pa rts Lis t
DANG ER: Sinc ew ater is emplo yedin the use ofaq uari um equi pmen t,s pec ial care shou ld be takento avoi del ec-
tric shoc k.F oreac hof the follo win gs itu ation s,d on ota ttemptto repai rth ea ppl ian ce yours elf. Retu rnit toan
auth orized ser vice facili tyfor ser vice, ord isc ardit.
1. A. Ifth ea ppl ian ce falls into the water ,d on otreac hfor it. Firs tu npl ug itan dth enretri eveit.
B. Ifel ectri cal comp onen tsof the app lian ce get wet, unp lug the app lian ce immed iatel y.
C. Carefu lly examine the app lian ce afterin stal lati on.I ts hou ld not be plu gged in ifth ere
is water onp artsn otin tended tog etw et.
D. Do not opera tean ya ppl ian ce ifi th asa dama ged cord orp lug ,if it is mal fun ctio nin g,o rif it has bee n
dro ppe do rd am age din any manner .
E. To avoi dth ep ossi bili tyof water drip pin gon toth ea ppl ian ce plu gor outlet,
pos ition aquari um stan dan dtan kto one sid eof aw all-mou nted outlet. A
“dri ploop ”(s eeil lus tration )s hou ld be arranged foreac hc ordc onnec ting an
aquari um app lian ce toan outlet. The “dri ploop ”is the part ofth ec ord
bel ow the level ofth eou tlet (or extensi onc ordc onnec tor)th at preven ts
water fromtra velin gal ong the cord toth eou tlet. Ifth ep lug orou tlet gets
wet ,d on otu npl ug the cor d.D isc onn ect the fus eo rc irc uit bre ake rth ats upp lie s
pow erto the app lian ce. Then unp lug the app lian ce and examine the outlet
forp resen ce ofw ater .
2. Clo se sup erv isi on is nec ess ary whe na ny app lia nce is use db yo rn ear chi ldr en.
3. To avoi din jur y,d on otc ontac tmovi ng parts orh otp artss uch ash eaters ,refl ectors ,lamp bul bs, etc.
4. Alw aysu npl ug ana ppl ian ce froman outlet when iti sn otin use, before putti ng onor taking offits parts ,an d
before clean ing it. Never yan kc ordto pul lp lug fromou tlet. Grasp the plu gan dp ull tod isc onnec t.
5. Ifan extensi onc ordis nec essar y,a cord with ap roper ratin gs hou ld be used .A cord rated forfew er
amperes orw atts than the app lian ce ratin gmay overhea t.C ares hou ld be takento arrange the cord so that
itw ill not be tripp edover orp ulled .
6. Do not use ana ppl ian ce foroth erth anits inten ded use. The use ofa ttachmen tsn otrec ommended ors old
by the app lian ce manufac turer mayc ause anu nsafe con diti on.
7. Do not ins tallor store the app lian ce where itw ill be expos edto the wea ther orto tempera tures bel ow
freezing .
8. Make sure the app lian ce is sec urel ymou nted onaq uari um before opera ting it.
AQ UAR IU M
APP LIA NC E
POWER
CORD
DR IP LO OP
IMP ORT ANTSAFE GUAR DS
RE AD AN DF OL LO WA LL
SA FE TY IN ST RU CT IO NS
SA VE TH ES EI NS TR UC TIO NS
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LED Waterfall Globe
Key Description Item#
1 1.8gGlass Globe 29008-300
2 LowV oltageAC Adapter 29008-401
To Re mo ve Im pe lle rf or Cle an in g
1) Grasp the bottom ofth e
filter and pu ll do wn ward ,to
removeth ep ump .
2) Remove pu mpc over.
3) Use Need le Nos ePl iers toremove
the Imp eller .C lean imp eller with tap
wa terw hen need ed.
L LIIM MIIT TE ED D W WA AR RR RA AN NT TY Y
Within one year from the date of original
purchase, we will repair or replace, at our option,
any Waterfall Globe which is deemed defective
in workmanship or materials. This includes: Glass Globe,
Base with LED Light, AC Adapter, Filter Housing
and motor. If the Waterfall Globe is found to be defective, and
has not been modified, damaged or misused, please return the unit with a copy of the receipt
and proof of date of purchase:
Call (800) 526-0650 for return authorization and shipping address.
Damage or injuries resulting from improper installation, negligence or misuse are expressly not
covered by this warranty. Incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded.*
Fish loss, personal injury, property loss or damage resulting from use of these products are not
covered by this warranty. Incidental or consequential damages are specifically excluded.*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
* Because some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,
this exclusion may not apply to you.
IIM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T::
Always unplug the LED
Waterfall Globe before
inspecting or beginning any
maintenance procedures.
Copyright © 2012 Tetra Holding (US), Inc.
3001 Commerce Street • Blacksburg, VA 24060-6671, U.S.A.
www.tetra-fish.com • 800-526-0650
® Registered Trademark of United Pet Group, Inc.
or one of its subsidiaries.
WARNING: To guard against injury , basic safety pr ecautions should be observed, including the following:
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