Important - Exo Terra HEAT MAT Mode D'emploi

contact a qualified electrician in order to have a proper
polarized receptacle installed. Do not attempt to modify the
plug or receptacle in any way.

IMPORTANT:

Never position the Heat Rock on the surface heated by a Heat Mat
Substrate Heater!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Reptiles (and amphibians) are ectotherms, or cold-blooded animals
(ecto, outside; therm, temperature). Although they do produce metabolic
heat, they have no efficient means of conserving it or of increasing or
decreasing its production.
This means they have to absorb heat from the surrounding
environment. Although unable to maintain a constant body temperature,
reptiles (and other ectotherms) use homeostatic regulation to
compensate for high and low temperatures. The blood flow to the skin
tissues is regulated, increasing heat loss or heat absorption. Reptiles
can also regulate the body temperature by simply moving to a cooler
or warmer spot, seeking sun or shade. In their natural biotope, reptiles
often use surfaces heated by the sun (branches, rocks, sand or the
forest floor) as a heat-conductor. The Heat Mat Substrate Heater
simulates this by heating the substrate of the terrarium. It is important
to leave sufficient 'cold spots' to provide the animals with options and
make thermo-regulation possible.
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Under-Tank Mounting
For heating the terrarium substrate
The Heat Mat Substrate Heater should be mounted under one end of
the tank. The entire mat must be adhered to the glass. No portion of the
mat should overlap the glass terrarium base frame.
1. Clean the outside surface of the bottom glass
2. Place the spacers under each corner of the tank bottom, where
applicable (see point 6 of safety instructions)
3. With the protective backing still intact, place the Heat Mat Substrate
Heater on the bottom of the tank to determine its final position.
4. Mark the position with a wax
pencil or other marker.
5. Remove the protective backing and
carefully fit the Heat Mat Substrate
Heater to the bottom. Remove the
white protective backing ONLY. Do
NOT remove the clear film backing
from the other side of the mat.
Once in place, the Heat Mat should
not be removed.
Ensure that the tank does not
press down on the electrical cord. Use the provided spacers! where
applicable (see point 6 of safety instructions). Put the tank on a hard
surface (no carpet) like a terrarium stand or table.
6. Plug in the Heat Mat Substrate Heater.
7. Add the substrate and decorative accessories (see Substrates and
Decoration). The Heat Mat Substrate Heater is not designed to be
used without a substrate.