Fluval Underwater Filter Manual

To guard against injury basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 product to an authorised service facility for service or discard the filter.

1. If the appliance falls into the water DO NOT reach for it! First, unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the filter get wet unplug the appliance immediately
2. If the appliance shows any signs of abnormal water leakage immediately unplug it from the power source (immersible equipment only).
3. Carefully examine the filter after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
4. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
5. To avoid the possibility of water dripping into the electrical outlet position the entire aquarium unit to one side of the electrical outlet.
   A “drip loop”should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to an outlet. The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water from travelling along the cord and coming into contact with the outlet. If the plug or outlet does get wet DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the outlet.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

To avoid injury do not place the FLUVAL filter in contact with moving parts, or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.

Always unplug the FLUVAL filter from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull the plug from its outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it to disconnect.

Do not use the FLUVAL filter for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

Do not install or store the FLUVAL filter where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.

Make sure the FLUVAL filter is securely mounted on an aquarium before operating it.

Read and observe all important notices on the FLUVAL filter.

If an extension cord is necessary a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the FLUVAL rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.

The FLUVAL filter has a polarised plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarised outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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