Fluval BioLife Manuel De L'utilisateur page 3

2. DANGER – To avoid possible electrical shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use of this
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 falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If the electrical components of
the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
B. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
C. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be
wet.
D. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged 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 discarded.
Never cut the cord.
E. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the unit to one
side of a wall mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A
"drip loop"(see illustration) should be arranged to receptacle. The "drip loop" is that part of the
cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent
water traveling along the cord and coming into contact with the receptacle. If the plug or recep-
tacle does get wet, DON'T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies
power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
5. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
6. Do not use an appliance for other than its intended use (i.e. don't use in swimming pools, garden ponds, bathrooms, etc.).
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure an appliance is securely installed before operating it.
9. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
10. 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.
11. U.L. and CSA Listed units only; this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a
safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
12. The pump must be immersed in water. The pump must not run dry.
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13. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For the complete use and understanding of this pump it is recommended that this manual is thoroughly read and understood.
Failure to do so may result in damage to this pump.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. ONLY
This product is designed to be permanently wired to the mains supply in a dry weatherproof enclosure through a double pole
switched fused spur which complies to BS3676, fitted with a 3 Amp fuse. The installation must Conform to the regulations of
the Local Electricity Authority which could include the use of plastic or metal conduit to protect the cable.
A 30 mA Residual Current Device 'RCD' must be fitted to the mains supply.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BROWN-LIVE BLUE-NEUTRAL GREEN/YELLOW-EARTH
The Brown lead should be connected to the Live terminal, which may be marked with an 'L' or coloured brown or red.
The Blue lead should be connected to the Neutral terminal, which may be marked with an 'N' or coloured blue or black.
The Green/Yellow lead should be connected to the Earth terminal, which may be marked with an 'E' or coloured green or
yellow.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.S.A. ONLY
CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not remove cord and strain relief. Do not connect conduit to pump.
INSTALLATION
BioLife is easy to set up. Place all components in the filter before installing the unit in the aquarium. Rinse the Pre-Filter
Foam Insert, Impregnated Carbon Filter, Drip Tray Screen and BioMax Rings to remove any dust. Figures 1 to 4 show the
proper installation procedure and placement of all filtration media. Figures 5 and 6 show the optional installation procedure
for the optional Tronic heater (sold separately).
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 5
PLACING BIOLIFE IN THE AQUARIUM
BioLife can be installed on the back or side walls of any aquarium. The wall must be clear of any obstruction and have a
minimum surface area of 12" x 12". BioLife fits beneath a normal aquarium canopy without requiring canopy modification.
The Flow Deflector deflects water about 45° and can be rotated 360° to direct water output.
Figure 3 Figure 4
Figure 6
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