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SECTION #4
DECORATING YOUR AQUARIUM WITH GRAVEL, ORNAMENTS, AND ROCKS
Remove the Strip Light(s) and top lids from the aquarium top to access the tank fully.
Ornaments and rocks should be positioned while the aquarium is still dry.
Rinse aquarium gravel or marine substrate before placing it at the bottom. In most cases, a 5 – 10 cm
(2 - 4") layer of regular aquarium gravel (or crushed coral in marine environments) is sufficient. Use more
if you plan to anchor live plants. It is advisable to slope the gravel downward from the back to the front
for the best effect.
When decorating the aquarium, ensure that the filter intake strainer sticks out by at least 5 cm from the
gravel bottom to prevent the filter pump from sucking gravel or sand.
Also be sure there are no rocks, decorations or gravel obstructing or touching the heater.
CAUTION! Do not place any rock in direct contact with the bottom glass panel. Always keep at
least 5 cm of gravel between rocks and the bottom glass panel.
CAUTION! Handle any hard and heavy objects, such as decorative rocks, with extreme care to
avoid damaging glass panels. Always avoid knocking them against the glass.
CAUTION! Do not heap rocks or heavy decorations against the Output and Intake systems, to
avoid forcing the Connector Stems (A) sideways.
Place small plants in the aquarium
While the aquarium is still empty of water, plant small plants in your aquarium. Ensure that all live plants
are firmly rooted in the gravel.
Fill the aquarium with water up to half its height and plant the tall plants
Fill the aquarium about halfway with water before planting tall plants. The water will help make
this easier.
To minimize displacing the decorations while filling the aquarium, place a clean plate on the gravel at the
bottom of the aquarium then pour the water onto the plate.
We recommend filling the aquarium with water that is close to the desired temperature you are trying
to achieve.
Ensure that all live plants are firmly rooted in the gravel.
Filling up the aquarium up to the "max water level" line
After the plants are added, fill the aquarium up to the level indicated on the label found on the inside of
the aquarium's top frame.
IMPORTANT - Do not overfill. Overfilling the aquarium can
cause water to pass under the top frame and run down the
outside of the aquarium.
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SECTION #5
INSTALLING THE STRIP-LIGHT CANOPY AND PREPARING FOR START-UP
STRIP-LIGHT CANOPY: PARTS
The Strip-Light Canopy consists of :
• 1 TOP FRAME attached to the aquarium tank
• 2 LIDS for opening and closing the aquarium
(except Venezia 350 which features 3 lids)
• 1 STRIP-LIGHT complete with 2 T5 fluorescent tubes
(except Venezia 350 which features 2 Strip-Lights)
With the only exception of the 2 x 8 W strip which features a
conventional ballast, all Strip-Lights are equipped with an
Electronic Ballast for maximum performance and efficiency.
All Strip-Lights also feature special PVC Reflectors to maximize the light produced by the powerful T5
fluorescent tubes. PVC Reflectors guarantee excellent reflection performance and better light diffusion.
Depending on the version, the Strip-Light may feature either a line cord switch or an automatic Electronic
Light Timer to switch the light ON and OFF.
STRIP-LIGHT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the
following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and all the important notices on the appliance before using the STRIP-LIGHT. Failure to do so may
result in loss of fish life and/or damage to this appliance.
2. DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed
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.
A. If the appliance falls in the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and 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 or if the RCD (or GFCI- Ground Fault
Current Interrupter) switches off, disconnect the power supply cord from the main power supply
and remove the appliance from the water.
C. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged 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 it is
dropped or damaged in any manner. The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the
cord is damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord.
E. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or socket getting wet, make a drip loop according
to the instructions in "IMPORTANT GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in the Introduction.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any electrical appliance is used near children. Do not allow
children to use this appliance. This appliance is not a toy.
4. To avoid injury, do not contact hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs etc. .
5. CAUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the aquarium from the electricity supply
before placing hands in water, before putting on or taking off parts and while the STRIP-LIGHT is
being installed, maintained or handled. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp
the plug and pull to disconnect. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use.
WARNING: The line cord Switch and the Light Timer on the Strip-Light are not safety switches, as
they NEVER cut the power off the unit.
CANOPY LIDS
STRIP-LIGHT(S)
TOP FRAME
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