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RE D ND FOLLOW LL S FETY INSTRUCTIONS
a )
D NGER
b )
since water is employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the
following situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; return the ap-
pliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
1) If the appliance falls into the water,
it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet,
unplug the appliance immediately. (Non-immersible equipment only)
2) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, imme-
diately unplug it from the power source. (Immersible equipment only).
3) Carefully examine the appliance 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 has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
5) To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet,
position aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted recep-
tacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
A "drip-loop", shown in the figure, should be arranged by the user for
each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle.
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 traveling
along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle.
If the plug or socket does get wet,
the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then
unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
c ) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
d ) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
e ) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug
from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
f ) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of at-
tachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition.
g) Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the
weather or to temperatures below freezing.
h ) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely in stalled before
operating it.
– To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken
DON'T
reach for it! First unplug
DON'T
unplug the cord. Disconnect
POWER SUPPLY CORD
DRIP LOOP