This appliance is not intended for use by
children or infirm persons without supervi-
sion. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning: To guard against injury, basic
safety precautions should be observed,
including the following:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions before
using this appliance.
2. Danger: To avoid possible electric shocks,
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 yourself. Return the appliance to an
authorised service facility for service or discard the
appliance.
a) If the filter head falls into water, do not reach for
it, unplug it and then retrieve it. If the electrical
components of the appliance get wet, unplug the
appliance immediately (non immersible equipment
only).
b) If the filter shows any sign of abnormal water
leakage, immediately unplug it from the power
source.
c) Carefully examine the filter after installation. It
should not be plugged in when there is water on
parts which are not intended to be wet.
d) Do not operate any filter if it has a damaged cord
or plug, or if it is malfunctioning, or dropped or
damaged in any manner.
A “drip loop” (See the diagram) should be arranged
by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium
component to a receptacle. The drip loop is the part
of the cord below the level of the receptacle or the
connector if an extension cord used. It is used to
prevent water traveling along the cord and coming
in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, do not
unplug the appliance. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies the power to the appliance,
then unplug and examine for presence of water in
the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Always unplug the filter from the electrical outlet;
when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, before any type of maintenance, or cleaning.
Never yank the cord to pull it from the outlet. Grasp
the plug and unplug to disconnect.
5. Do not use the filter for reasons other than the
intended use. The use of attachments that are not
recommended or sold by the filter manufacturer
may cause the product to be unsafe. This is not
recommended.
6. Do not install or store the filter where it will be
exposed to weather or temperatures below
freezing.
7. Make sure any component mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.
8. Read and observe all the important notices on
the filter.
9. Ensure input voltage is the same voltage as your
local power supply.
10. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a
proper rating should be used. Care should be taken
to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped or
pulled.
11. A
G.F.C.I
(Ground fault circuit interrupter) &
surge protector is recommended for all electrical
appliances.
12. Ensure your hand is dry when turning the
power switch on/off and when inserting/removing
the power cord from the receptacle.
13. If you are in any doubt about the electrical
installation or safety of this product you must
consult a qualified electrician.
For Guarantee Conditions, please refer to
the Guarantee form that is enclosed with
this product.
Drip loop
Important Safeguards
