Thank you for purchasing the
sera reptil thermo com-
fort mat S
or
M
.
Reptiles are cold-blooded animals. Imitating the tem-
perature conditions of the natural biotopes is particu-
larly important for keeping the animals according to
their requirements, since the natural behavior of the
terrarium inhabitants can only be observed under ap-
propriate conditions. The
sera
heating mats emit the
heat into the environment through a large area, with-
out developing high temperatures. This ensures there
is no big heat gradient within the terrarium. Depending
on the requirements of the animals kept, it is possible
to combine the
sera
heating mats with further heating
systems.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
Please read and observe by all means!
Attention fire hazard!
Please observe the following
advice as to prevent fire hazard:
• Heating appliance for animals!
• The appliance shall be securely fixed in position!
• The heat mat is to be kept separated from animals
and inflammable material by a minimal 3 mm glass!
Attention electric shock!
Please observe the follow-
ing advice as to prevent electric shock:
• Do not operate the
sera
heating mats under nor in
water.
• Protect the heating area against pointed items.
• In case a heating mat is damaged, i.e. it has holes or
is ripped, it must immediately be disconnected from
the mains supply and put out of operation.
• The heating mats must not be folded.
• No pieces must be cut out by means of scissors or
similar tools, not even at the edge.
• The laminated layers must not be separated from
each other.
Application and application range
Even, large-area heating is achieved if installed under-
neath the bottom ground. The
sera
heating mats can
be attached underneath the terrarium in case of terrar-
iums with a frame, provided the aeration gap under-
neath the terrarium is sufficiently large.
Due to the adhesive liner you can attach the heating
mats to the side panes of the terrarium. The glass must
be more then 3 mm thick. The other side must remain
free. This allows for a large-area heating also in case
of animals that should receive heat from underneath,
e.g. tortoises. The
sera reptil thermo comfort mat
must only be used for the purpose described in this
information for use. Any warranty and product liability
claims will be void in case of non-compliance. Heating
mats that were attached once must not be operated
any more after removal. Generally, only about 1/3 of
the terrarium bottom should be heated, as to allow the
animals to move to cooler spots as well.
Kit includes (fig. 1)
1.1
sera
reptil thermo comfort mat S
,
28 cm x 28 cm (11 in. x 11 in.), self-adhesive
or
1.2
sera
reptil thermo comfort mat M
,
28 cm x 42 cm (11 in. x 16.5 in.), self-adhesive
1.3 4 distance pieces (self-adhesive)
Components (fig. 2)
2.1 Heating area
2.2 Adhesive area (entire surface)
2.3 Protection liner with adhesive surface
2.4 Cable
2.5 Plug
Assembly instruction and operation
Attaching to the terrarium pane (fig. 3.1)
Clean the area to which the mat is to be attached on
the outside of the terrarium. Pull the protection liner
(2.3) off the adhesive surface. Attach the edge of the
heating mat and press the heating mat onto the glass
without any air bubbles. The adhesive liner attaches
very firmly and can be removed only with difficulties.
Attaching underneath the terrarium bottom (fig. 3.2)
You can attach the heating mats underneath the ter-
rarium from the outside (3.2). Your terrarium must not
sit directly on the bottom/cabinet for this purpose. If
the terrarium has direct contact, place it on the includ-
ed distance pieces (1.3). To do so, pull the protecting
liner off the adhesive side and attach to the corners of
the bottom side of the terrarium (3.3). Do not attach
the distance pieces to the heating mat!
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Information for use
sera reptil thermo comfort mat S and M
Please read these instructions carefully and keep for future use. When forwarding this unit to third
parties, this information for use is also to be handed over.
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