VISTA
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Fluval Vista Aquarium Kit. We are pleased that you
have decided to explore the aquatic hobby, and we want your experience to be a positive one. For
a complete understanding of the aquarium, please read and follow these instructions for proper
installation, maintenance and use. Failure to do so may result in loss of fish and/or damage to the
unit.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
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. 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 shows any sign of abnormal water leakage or if RCD (or
GFCI- Ground Fault Current Interrupter) switches off immediately disconnect
the power supply cord from the main power supply.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged
in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet. If the appliance or any
part of it falls into the water DO NOT reach for it. First unplug the unit before
retrieving.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged
cord, transformer or plug. The power cord of this ap-
pliance cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, the
appliance should be destroyed. Never cut the cord.
D. A "drip loop" (see photo) should be arranged by the
user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance
to the socket. The "drip loop" is the part of the cord
below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if
an extension cord is in use. This prevents water from
traveling along the cord and coming into the socket or power supply. If the
plug or socket gets wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or
circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance then unplug and examine
for the presence of water in the socket.
3. WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with significantly impaired physical or mental capabilities, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should always be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.