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IV. WHERE TO POSITION THE AQUARIUM
WARNING:
carefully read and strictly follow these instructions.
a. Position the aquarium (tank and base) on a solid support, which is appropriate for bearing the maximum intended weight of
the aquarium (see technical data), with a smooth, clean and level support surface.
b. Check that the support surface is perfectly horizontal; otherwise the water level in the aquarium will tilt.
c. Do not position the aquarium on tilting surfaces.
d. Position the aquarium near at least a couple or more power sockets, following the safety instructions.
e. Position the aquarium away from sources of heat and cold draughts such as stoves, radiators, fireplaces and windows (Fig. 5).
f. Do not position the aquarium near a television, radio or other electrical appliances that should be protected from splashes of water.
WARNING
: direct or diffused yet intense sunlight (rooms with many windows) encourage the hypertrophic growth of algae,
which can prevent the growth of plants higher up and jeopardise the biological balance of the aquarium. The correct amount of
light should only be provided by the lighting system in the aquarium.
V. INSTALLING AND SWITCHING ON THE AQUARIUM
V.a CLEANING THE TANK
Carefully clean the inside of the tank using a damp cloth and a clean sponge.
Do not use detergents or sponges that have come into contact with soap, solvents or other chemical substances.
V.b STARTING OPERATION
MIR30 young / MIR60 young:
Open the cover. Pass the power cables of the pump, lamp and any heater (not included) through
the appropriate cable clamps on the aquarium lid. While holding the aquarium lid open firmly with one hand, remove the cable
passage protection cover by pulling it toward yourself (fig. 6C). Extract the plugs and the power cables. Insert the power cables
into the cable ties on the aquarium lid. Reposition the previously removed protective cover.
MIR30 young-MF:
Use special supports located on the upper frame to fix the filter (Fig. 6B). Lock the power cables of the pump,
of the LED lamp and of the heater in their specific cable ties on the lid. While holding the aquarium lid open firmly with one hand,
remove the cable passage protection cover by pulling it toward yourself (fig. 6B). Extract the plugs and the power cables. Insert
the power cables into the cable ties on the aquarium lid. Reposition the previously removed protective cover.
MIR60 young-MF:
locate the place chosen to attach the filter, bearing in mind that it is possible to apply it on 2 sides of the
aquarium, excluding the front glass and the side of with sliding opening for feeding (fig. 6A). Then hook the filter to the filter
supports in the upper frame (fig. 6B). Lock the power cables of the pump, of the LED lamp and of the heater in their specific cable
ties on the lid. While holding the aquarium lid open firmly with one hand, remove the cable passage protection cover by pulling
it toward yourself (fig. 6C). Extract the plugs and the power cables. Insert the power cables into the cable ties on the aquarium
lid. Reposition the previously removed protective cover.
V.c FILTERING
THE FILTER IS A “CLOSED CYCLE” PURIFICATION SYSTEM THAT MAKES THE AQUARIUM TOTALLY INDEPENDENT FROM CONNECTIONS
WITH WATER INLETS AND OUTLETS (Fig. 7). The filter is an essential tool for operating the aquarium. Without it, the water would
need to be changed very often. The powerful and effective filter is intended to circulate and “clean” water, trapping suspended
impurities and invisible dissolved substances derived from animal excrement, dead leaves and food debris.
V.d ACTIVATION OF FILTERING CARTRIDGES (MIR30/60 young-MF)
Biofoam:
Slightly rinse the sponge with warm water and install it back.
Mechanichem:
Do NOT rinse the filter cartridge containing the activated pre-conditioned carbon.
V.e PUMP-FILTER CUSTOMIZATION (MIR30/60 young-MF)
The pump / filter has its own housing to place the filtered materials. We recommend the use of filtering materials from the
NEWAQUA line.
To insert these materials, follow these steps:
Remove the pump along with its case for additional filtering by controlling the first rotation of the water drain reflector to the
internal part (Fig. 12). Separate the pump from the housing and remove the grid cover (Fig. 13).
