5
GB
Before First Use / Preparation
Read and follow all the instructions, even if you feel
you are familiar with the product and find a place to
keep the instructions handy for future reference.
Your attention is drawn particularly to the sections
concerning
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”
and the
“GUARANTEE CONDITIONS”
. Please ensure you
retain your original purchase receipt in the event that
guarantee service is required.
Carefully unpack the aquarium making sure you
keep all the packing material until all the parts of the
product have been found and the product has been
assembled.
This product is shipped to you in a factory sealed
carton. Should the product malfunction in any way
or if the unit is damaged and requires replacement,
contact the retailer where the product was purchased
for inspection.
1. Remove all the components from the aquarium.
2. Consider where you are going to place the aquarium.
Keep it away from direct sunlight or areas with large
temperature fluctuations - such as in front of heaters or
air conditioners.
3. Wash aquarium gravel (sold separately). Place a
portion of the gravel in a bucket, run water through and
churn it over with your hand until the water is running
clear. It is important to wash the gravel thoroughly.
Repeat this process until all the gravel has been
washed.
4. Place washed aquarium gravel over the base of the
aquarium.
5. At this stageplace plastic plants, decorations and
ornaments (sold separately) into the aquarium.
6. Follow the instructions provided with the heater to
install it. DO NOT turn the heater on until the aquarium
has been filled with water.
7. Fill the aquarium with tap water to approximately
3cm below the glass braces.
8. Use a good quality water conditioner (sold separately)
to remove harmful chlorine and heavy metals from the
tap water.
9. Follow the instructions provided with the light and
filter to install them.
10. It is now time to plug in and turn on the filter and
heater.
11. Place the glass lids on top of the aquarium.
Set Up Instructions
