Important Safety Instructions - Hagen Fluval 106 Guide D'utilisation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety precautions
should be observed including the following:
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S FETY INSTRUCTIONS
and all the important notices on the appliance before using. Failure to
do so may result in the loss of fish life and/or damage to the appliance.
2. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be
taken since water is employed in the use of aquarium 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 electrical components of the
appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be
plugged if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or
if it is malfunctioning or 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.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting
wet, position the appliance to one side of a wall mounted
receptacle. To prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug, a "drip loop" (see photo) should be arranged by the user
in the cord connecting appliance
to a receptacle. The "drip loop"
is that part of the cord below the
level of the receptacle or the
connector, to prevent water
travelling along the cord and
coming in contact with the
receptacle. If the plug or receptacle 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 receptacle.
3. WARNING – Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
4. To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts.
5. CAUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances in the aquarium
from electricity supply before placing hands in water, before putting
on or taking off parts and while the equipment is being installed,
maintained or handled.
Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Never yank cord to pull plug
from outlet.
Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use.
6. This appliance is not a submersible aquarium filter-pump. It is intended
for use in ornamental household aquariums. It may be used with fresh or
salt water. Maximum water temperature 35° C.
Do not use this appliance for other than intended use (i.e.: do not use
in swimming pools, bathrooms, etc.). The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an
unsafe condition and will invalidate your warranty.
Do not use this appliance:
a. In swimming pools or other situations where people are immersed;
b. With inflammable or drinkable liquids;
7. This is a HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE and it is
suitable for INDOOR use only. Do not install or store this appliance where
it will be exposed to the weather or temperatures below freezing.
8. Make sure that this appliance is securely installed before operating it and
that the electrical connection is in accordance with the data on the rating
label. Do not allow pump to run dry.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with 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. The connection should be carried out by a qualified
electrical installer.
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