The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or
the connector, if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along
the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. 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.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
3. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
4. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to
pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
5. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition.
6. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather
or to temperatures below freezing.
7. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before
operating it.
8. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
9. 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.
10.This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord
unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be
observed, including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken in
the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not
attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility
for service or discard the appliance.
1. A. If the appliance falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug
it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet,
unplug the appliance immediately.
B. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately
unplug from the power source.
C. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged
in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
D. Do not operate any appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
malfunctioning or if it is dropped or
damaged in any manner.
E. To avoid the possibility of the appliance
plug or receptacle getting wet, position
aquarium stand and tank to one side
of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. A "drip loop", shown in the
Figure at right should be arranged
by the user for each cord connecting an
aquarium appliance to a receptacle.
AQUARIUM TANK
APPLIANCE
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
DRIP
LOOP
