Important Instructions - Hagen Fluval T5 HO Mode D'emploi

INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: USE ONLY T5 HO FLUORESCENT BULBS. This equipment is
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. For convenient and controlled operations of this unit, it is
recommended that you connect it to an approved grounded electric timer.
WARNING: Disconnect the plug of this unit and all other electrical equipment used
for the aquarium, before placing your hands in aquarium water and/or performing
any maintenance of any kind.
WARNING: Whenever installing, removing or changing fluorescent tubes or
maintaining, installing or removing the FLUVAL T5 HO Linear Fluorescent Lighting
System or any other equipment, always ensure that it is unplugged.
Fluorescent Tube Installation
To install the fluorescent tube(s) of the correct diameter and wattage, please follow
steps A to D:
A. Unthread the water resistant end cap, please take note of the O-ring located at
the socket base.
B. Slide the end cap and O-ring over the ends of the bulb(s).
C. Insert the bulb pins into the socket, carefully rotate the bulb until it positively
locates at the quarter turn position.
D. Slide the water resistant end cap onto the socket and thread down the end cap
securely by hand only. (See figures A, B, C and D below)

Important Instructions

It is very important when changing the fluorescent tube(s) (see Fluorescent Tube
Installation section) that the socket end caps be reassembled correctly in order to
ensure the integrity of the water resistant end cap.
The diagrams below depict the correct assembly sequence for the water resistant end
cap assembly. It is important that the O-rings and tube gaskets be assembled in the
correct orientation and sequence.
SOCKET SOCKET SEAL INNER RETAINER
RECEPTACLE O-RING
When reassembling the water resistant end caps:
1. The socket seal O-ring must be in place on the socket receptacle as per the
illustration. (See figure 1A)
2. Ensure that the end cap seal gasket is inserted into the end cap with the beveled
edge facing outward. Seal gasket should be moistened with water before
assembly. (See figure 1B)
3. If the inner retainer sleeve is removed during the disassembly of the end cap, it
should then be re-inserted into the socket end cap. (See figure 1C)
4. The end cap assembly should then be placed over the fluorescent tube. The
fluorescent tube should then be inserted into the socket receptacle. Then slide
the end cap assembly down the fluorescent tube and thread onto the socket
receptacle housing, hand tightened securely. Do not cross thread. (See figure 2)
FIG. 1
A. B.
FIG. 2
Installation using the Aquarium
Mounting Brackets
1. Place the light unit on a flat solid surface, use tweezers to open the screw cover
(Fig. 3) (B) on the bracket cover (Fig. 3) (A).
2. Unscrew the screw that retains the aquarium mounting bracket cover (using a
Phillips #3 screw driver), then remove the bracket cover (Fig. 4).
3. Loosen and open the clamp at the bottom of each attached aquarium mounting
bracket such that they can be securely placed on each end of the aquarium
(Fig. 5). Hand tighten the inner clamp knob so that the aquarium mounting
brackets are securely fastened to each end of the aquarium (Fig. 5) (C).
SEAL SOCKET
SLEEVE GASKET END CAP
C.