Important Safety Instructions - Fluval Venezi Bedienungsanleitung

SECTION #2
INSTALLING THE FLUVAL EXTERNAL FILTER AND PREPARING FOR START-UP

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 filter pump.
Failure to do so may result in loss of fish 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 pump 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 reported in chapter "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 touch moving parts or hot parts.
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 equipment 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 the appliance from the outlet when not in use.
6. This is an aquarium filter pump. Do not use this pump for other than its intended use (i.e.: do not
use in swimming pools, bathrooms, etc.). The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
• Do not use this filter pump in swimming pools or other situations where people are immersed.
• This filter pump is suitable for use in water temperatures up to 35° C / 95° F.
• Do not use this filter pump with inflammable or drinkable liquids.
7. This filter pump is suitable for INDOOR use only
it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure that the pump is securely installed before operating it. Do not allow the filter pump to
run dry.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with 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. The connection should be carried out by a qualified
10. electrical installer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For the complete use and understanding of this product it is
recommended that this manual is thoroughly read and understood. Failure to do so may result in
damage to this product.
. Do not install or store the appliance where
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FLUVAL EXTERNAL FILTER: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FLUVAL FLUVAL Pump Mechanical Biological
aquarium filter output* filtration filtration
area volume
Model Model L/H / in2 / cm2 U.S. Qt. /
U.S. gal/H Liters
VI180 205 680/180 868/56000 2.10/2.0
VI260 305 1000/264 868/56000 3.26/3.1
VE190 205 680/180 868/56000 2.10/2.0
VE350 405 1300/343 1182/76300 4.42/4.2
* Pump Output: flow rates were measured with pump only, with no attachments or accessories
connected to it.
** Filter Circulation: flow rates were measured with intake and output hoses, without any in-tank
accessories or filtering media.
Total Filter Max water Power
filtration circulation column absorption
volume height 230-240V/50Hz 120V 60Hz
U.S. Qt. / L/H / Ft. W
Liters U.S. gal/H Meters
4.84/4,.6 420/110 4.4/1.35 10
6.94/6.6 710/187 5.2/1.60 15
4.84/4.6 420/110 4.4/1.35 10
8.94/8.5 850/224 6.7/2.05 20
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Power
absorption
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