Exo Terra Dual Top PT2230 Mode D'emploi page 3

WARNING: To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should
be observed when handling the Exo Terra
Canopy, including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
and all important notices on the appliance before using. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the appliance.
CAUTION: Use only with ExoTerra terrariums as identified in the
manufacturer's instructions.
2. THIS IS NOT AN AQUARIUM CANOPY. It should not be used on any
type of aquarium. Not For Damp Locations.
3. WARNING: This appliance is NOT water resistant and MUST be
protected from coming in contact with water. Do Not Submerse.
4. DANGER – To avoid possible electrical shock, unplug canopy
before re-lamping, cleaning or repositioning
the canopy. Canopy can become very HOT
in use. Always allow the canopy to cool
for 15 min. prior to handling, re-lamping,
cleaning or performing any other type of
maintenance. If canopy is damaged, do
not attempt repairs yourself; return the
appliance to an authorized service facility
for service or discard the appliance.
5. Do not operate any appliance if it has
a damaged electrical cord or plug, or if
it is malfunctioning or if it is dropped or
damaged in any manner. The power cord
of this appliance cannot be replaced: if the
cord is damaged, the appliance should be
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discarded. Never cut the cord.
6. 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.
7. To avoid injury, do not contact hot surfaces.
8. Always unplug the appliance when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull
plug from the socket. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. The use of
attachments or replacement lamps, not recommended or sold by
the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
10. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to
weather or to temperatures below freezing.
11. Make sure the appliance is securely installed before operating it.
Do not place object(s) on top of the canopy, except in the special
instrument rail designed for this purpose. The safety of this
appliance can only be assured if the bulb(s) and the canopy are
properly installed.
12. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating
should be used. A 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.
13. This canopy is fitted with a cooling fan. Always insure that the
fan exhaust vents are open and unobstructed. Keep exhaust
vents free of debris by cleaning regularly. Always switch off and
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un-plug the canopy before cleaning exhaust vents.
14. WARNING - For North American market only: This appliance is
equipped with a grounded, type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This
plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug.
This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet,
contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions:
Important: Use only Exo-Terra
halogen and fluorescent terrarium
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light bulbs as per the wattage rating indicated on the electrical data
label located on the canopy.
• This equipment is FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
• WARNING: Disconnect the plug of this canopy and all other
electrical equipment used for the terrarium before placing your
hands in the terrarium and/or performing any maintenance of
any kind.
• WARNING: Always Unplug appliance and allow to cool BEFORE
installing, removing or changing fluorescent or halogen light
bulbs or performing maintenance, installing or removing the
canopy or any other equipment.
1. Fit the Exo Terra fluorescent tubes into the sockets on the
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underside of the canopy. Follow maximum wattage guidelines.
2. Verify that the halogen bulb(s) is correctly installed in the
socket(s). Carefully place the canopy on the terrarium rim with
the bulb(s) facing downward. Ensure the canopy fits squarely
and securely and that the halogen bulbs are positioned directly
over the metal mesh area of the mesh top. The halogen bulbs
should not shine directly onto the plastic rim or cross menbers of
the terrarium top.
3. Do not place objects(s) on the top of the canopy, except in the
special instrument rail designed for this purpose. The ventilation
slots on top and at the fan end of the canopy allow heat to
escape, do not obstruct these vents in any way and ensure that
any dust or debris is promptly removed.
4. Plug in canopy. Use canopy switch to turn lighting "on" or "off."
WARNING: DO NOT plug in the canopy if there is water on any
parts.
NOTE: The cooling fan operates ONLY in conjunction with the
halogen lamps. The cooling fan will not operate when only the
fluorescent lamps are operating.
Maintenance Instructions:
Warning:
• Disconnect the plug of this lighting unit and any other electrical
equipment, used for the terrarium or paludarium before placing
your hands in the enclosure; and/or performing any maintenance
of any kind.
• ALWAYS UNPLUG unit from electrical supply and allow the
canopy to cool for 15 minutes, BEFORE installing, removing or
changing bulbs/tubes or maintaining, installing or removing the
canopy or any other equipment.