Important Safety Instructions - Fluval CHI Sicherheitshinweise

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – To guard against D. A "drip loop", shown in
injury, basic safety precautions
the figure below, should be
should be observed, including
arranged by the user for each
the following:
cord connecting an aquarium
appliance to the socket. The
READ AND
"drip loop" is the part of the
1.
FOLLOW cord below the level of the
receptacle, or the connector
ALL SAFETY
if an extension cord is in use.
This prevents water from
INSTRUCTIONS
traveling along the cord and
coming into contact with the
and all the important notices
socket or power supply. If
on the appliance before using.
the plug or socket gets wet,
Failure to do so may result in
DO NOT unplug the cord.
damage to this appliance.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit
2. DANGER – To avoid
breaker that supplies power to
possible electric shock,
the appliance then unplug and
special care should be taken
examine for the presence of
since water is employed in the
water in the socket.
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.
A. If the appliance shows
any sign of abnormal water
E. This appliance is not
leakage, immediately unplug
intended for use by persons
it from the power source.
(including children) with
B. Carefully examine the
significantly impaired physical
appliance after installation.
or mental capabilities or lack
It should not be plugged in
of experience or knowledge,
if there is water on parts not
unless they have been given
intended to be wet. If the
supervision or instruction
appliance or any part of it falls
concerning the use of the ap-
into the water DO NOT reach
pliance by a person respon-
for it. First unplug the unit
sible for their safety. Children
before retrieving.
should always be supervised
C. Do not operate any
appliance if it has a damaged to ensure that they do not play
cord or plug. If cord is with the appliance.
F. To avoid injury, do not
damaged, the appliance
should be destroyed. contact moving parts or hot
parts such as heaters,
reflectors and the like. Max. swimming pools, bathrooms,
water Temperature 35°C. etc.). The use of attachments
G. Always unplug the appliance
not recommended or sold
from the outlet when not in
by the appliance manufacturer
use, before putting on or taking
may cause an unsafe condition.
off parts, and before cleaning.
4. Make sure that the filter
Never yank the cord to pull the
pump is securely installed
power supply from the outlet.
before operating it. Do not
Grasp the power supply and
allow pump to run dry. The
pull to disconnect. The use of
filter pump must be immersed
attachments not recommended
in water completely. This filter
or sold by the appliance
pump must never operate
manufacturer may cause an
outside of water.
unsafe condition.
5. For the complete use and
Do not use this appliance
understanding of this product
for any purpose other than
it is recommended that this
its intended use.
manual is thoroughly read and
H. Do not install or store
understood. Failure to do so
the appliance where it will
may result in damage to this
be exposed to weather or
product.
temperatures below freezing.
6. WARNING - For North
FOR INDOOR HOUSEHOLD
American market only: The
USE ONLY.
transformer supplied with
I. Make sure the appliance
this appliance has polarized
is mounted correctly and
receptacle blades (one blade
securely positioned on the
is wider than the other). As a
aquarium before operating the
safety feature, this transformer
appliance.
will fit in a polarized outlet only
J. Read and observe all
one way. If the transformer does
important notices on the
not fit fully into the outlet, turn it
appliance.
180° and reinsert into outlet.
K. If the use of an extension
7. CAUTION:
cord is necessary, an extension
(For Canada and the USA)
cable with the proper electrical
Use ONLY power adaptor Model:
rating should be used. An
UCA-12-400 or equivalent.
extension cable rated for less
(For 230V Markets )
amperage or wattage than the
appliance rating may overheat. Use ONLY power adaptor Model:
Care should be taken to BHA-12-400 or equivalent
arrange the cable so that it will
not be tripped over or pulled.
SAVE THESE
3. This is an aquarium filter
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pump. Do not use this filter
pump for other than intended
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use (i.e.: do not use in
Component List
Low voltage filter and LED
lighting system
Glass aquarium with base
Plant box
STEP 1: Preparing your Aquarium
ill. A
1. Carefully remove all components
from the packaging, and use the
component list to ensure that nothing
is missing or damaged.
2. Thoroughly clean the aquarium and
its components inside and out using
fresh water and a damp cloth.
NEVER USE SOAP OR DETERGENTS
to clean aquarium equipment as it is
toxic to the inhabitants.
STEP 4: Filling your Plant Basket
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The Fluval 's plant basket can
STEP 2: Positioning your aquarium
be filled with aquarium safe pebbles,
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gravel, hold decor items or natural
Once decorated and filled with water,
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the Fluval can weigh in excess
prepared, it easily slides into the plant
of 30kg (66lbs). It is very important to
box (ill. B). The plant basket can be
choose a solid, level surface that
easily removed without disturbing the
cannot be damaged by water and
surrounding gravel for maintenance
can support the weight of 30kg
or replacing decor items.
(66Lbs). It should be positioned away
from any electrical equipment, direct
ill. B
sunlight, drafts, heat sources or high
traffic areas.
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Hint: Due to Fluval 's Square/
rectangular shape and Feng Shui
guidelines, it is suggested to position it
in the southeast area of the room
in order to attract the positive energies.
However, it is not recommended to
place an aquarium in your bedroom
or kitchen, as this brings unwanted
Note: Prior to adding any decorative
Feng Shui energies to these areas.
element (pebbles, gravel, ornament)
to the plant basket or aquarium,
make sure to thoroughly rinse
STEP 3: Installing your Plant box
them under running tap water to
Position the plant box at the bottom
remove any dust or debris.
of the aquarium. Center it by aligning
Hint: If a personal selection of decor is
it with the center of the base below.
Press down firmly on the suction cup desired, please consult with your local
so that it sticks securely to the glass retailer to ensure that it is aquarium
compatible, and will not harm the
(ill. A). If necessary moisten the bottom
of the suction cup for better adhesion. inhabitants.
Foam pad
Pebble basket
400g natural pebbles
Safe, low voltage
transformer
1 fl oz (30 mL)
Nutrafin Cycle Biological
Plant basket
Aquarium Supplement
STEP 5: Preparing the Filter Cube b) Once rinsed, replace both pads with the
Filtration System
filter pad placed on top of the foam pad,
with the polyester layer facing up (ill. E).
ill. C
ill. E
Water is drawn up through the bottom
c) Close filter cover, ensuring that it
filter cover, and is first treated by the clicks. If you do not hear a click, then
double sided filter pad where floating
verify that the filter pad and foam pad
debris, toxins and discolorations are are correctly positioned.
removed. The water then flows through
d) Wipe the filter cube with a damp
the second porous foam pad where
cloth to remove any dust or debris.
the beneficial bacteria will live and
perform nitrification, transforming
Note: The filter cube is sealed
unsafe ammonia and nitrates into the
and protected against water
safe form of nitrates. Once filtered, the
penetration, and can safely be
pump pushes the water up to the top
washed or submersed in water
of the filter cube, where it falls back
without concern.
into the aquarium, bringing purified
oxygen to the aquarium; resulting in a
e) Slide the filter cube onto the plastic
clean and healthy environment (ill. C).
guide located at the rear of the
aquarium (ill. F).
For proper set-up and installation,
please follow each step carefully.
ill. F
a) Open the filter pad cover on the
bottom side of the filter cube (ill. D) and
remove the two filter pads. Rinse both
filter pads under running tap water.
ill. D
Filter pad
1 fl oz (30 mL)
Nutrafin Aqua Plus
Water Conditioner