Notice HAGEN Fluval 4 Plus

« putting hands into the aquarium. WARNING:If the appliance falls into the water DO NOT reach for it! First unplug it, then retrieve it. If electrical components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately. 3.Do not operate any aquarium appliance, which malfunctions or is damaged in any way. The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the elec- trical cord or plug is damaged, discard the appliance. 4.WARNING:The motor has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance. 5.To avoid the possibility of the appliance or sock- et getting wet, position the aquarium to one side of a wall-mounted socket preventing water dripping onto the socket or plug. 6.WARNING:Use a drip loop. A “drip loop” (see illustration) should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a socket. The “drip loop” is that part of the electrical cord below the level of the socket or the connector if an 1extension cord is used to prevent water from traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the socket. If the plug or socket does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit break- er that supplies power to the appli- ance. Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the socket. 7.WARNING:To prevent electric shock, supply electrical power through a wall mounted Residual Current Device (GFI-Ground Fault Current Interrupter) with a residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. If the appliance shows any sign of current leakage or if the GFI switches off, disconnect the power supply from mains and remove the appli- ance from the water. 8.WARNING:Do not permit children to use this appliance unless they are closely supervised by an adult at all times. 9.WARNING:Do not use an appliance for other than its intended use. The use of attachments not recom- mended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. 10.WARNING:Do not immerse this appliance deep- er than 1 meter or 40 inches. 11.WARNING:Do not operate this appliance out of water. Always unplug an appliance when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from socket. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. 12.Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing. 13.Make sure the appliance is securely installed before operating it. 214.Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance. 15.If an extension cord is necessary, an electrical cord with a proper rating should be used. An electri- cal cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled. 16.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION and OPERATION See illustrations on pages 15-17. CAUTION: Disconnect the electrical plug of all appliancesinside the aquarium before putting hands into the water. Fluval 1 Plus It is recommended that the foam pad is rinsed before thefirst installation. 1.Remove the filter motor from the filter casing. (A) 2.Insert the suction cup into the slot directly below the electrical cord adjacent to the magnetic impeller. (B) 3.Put the filter motor back on the filter case. (C) 4.Insert second suction cup into the keyhole near the... »