Important Safety Instruction; Installation And Use - Fluval FX-Serie Benutzerhandbuch

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed including the following:
READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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important notices on the appliance before using. Failure to do so may result in the loss of fish life and/or damage to
the 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 into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components
of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
B. If the applicance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage or if RCD (or GFCI –
Ground Fault Current Interrupter) switches off disconnect the power supply cord
from the mains and remove pump from 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 malfunc-
tioning 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 receptacle getting wet, position the
appliance to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. To prevent water from dripping
onto the receptacle or plug, a "drip loop" (see photo) should be arranged by the
user in the cord connecting appliance to a receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle or the connector, to prevent water travelling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies
power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in receptacle.
3. WARNING – Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance can be used by children ages 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by children without supervision.
4. To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts.
5. CAUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the aquarium from electricity supply before
placing hands in water, before putting on or taking off parts and while the equipment is being installed,
maintained or handled. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet.
Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use.
6. This appliance is not a submersible aquarium filter-pump. It is intended for use in ornamental household aquariums.
It may be used with fresh or salt water. Maximum water temperature 35°C. Do not use this appliance for other than
intended use (ie: DO NOT use in swimming pools, bathrooms, ect.). The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition and will invalidate your warranty.
7. This is a HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE and it is suitable for INDOOR use only. Do not
install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure that this appliance is securely installed before operating it and that the electrical connection is in accor-
dance with the data on the rating label. Do not allow 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 electrical installer.
10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Drip Loop
for future reference.

INSTALLATION AND USE

1. Before beginning
• For best results, top off water in aquarium before beginning setup.
• Allow 30-45 minutes for setup and installation.
• Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and utility knife.
• Read all instructions.
DO NOT PLUG IN FILTER UNTIL SETUP IS COMPLETE AND UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
2. Unpack and identify all parts
Use the diagram at the beginning of the manual.
3. Prepare the aquarium
1. Decide on filter placement. Remember, this is a
gravity-fed system. For it to work properly, all of the
Installation Requirements below must be adhered to.
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a min. 20 cm to 150 cm min. 20 cm to 150 cm
b max. 20 cm max. 20 cm
IMPORTANT:
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NEVER install the filter above the water level.
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The hosing supplied with the unit is 13.1 ft (4m) long. If longer
hosing is required, intake hosing must not exceed 6.5 ft. (2m)
and the total length of intake and outlet hosing combined
must not exceed 16.4 ft. (5m).
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Hosing must follow a straight path from the filter to the
aquarium rim, with no slack and no loops.
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For best performance, the filter should be completely beneath the aquarium (as in figure shown).
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Position utility valve so that you will be able to attach the supplied hosing without moving the unit.
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