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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, special care should
be taken. 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 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. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not
be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
C. 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 discarded. Never cut the cord.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or electrical
outlet getting wet, position the appliance to one side of a wall
mounted outlet to prevent water from
dripping onto the outlet or plug. A "drip-
loop" should be arranged. The "drip-loop" is
that part of the cord below the level of the
outlet, or the connector if an extension cord
is used, to prevent water from traveling
along the cord and coming in contact with
the outlet. If the plug or outlet does get
wet, DON'T unplug the electrical cord.
Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker
that supplies power to the appliance, then
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unplug and examine for presence of water
in the outlet.
5.
injury, close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used
by or near children.
6. To avoid injury, do not contact hot surfaces..
7. 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.
8. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. The use
of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
9. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to
weather or to temperatures below freezing.
10. Make sure the appliance is securely installed before operating
it. Do not place object(s) on top of the canopy, except optional
accessories in the special sliding rim designed for their
mounting. The safety of this appliance is granted only provided
that the bulb(s) and the canopy are properly installed.
11. 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.
12. WARNING - For North American market 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 fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an
To reduce the risk of
extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Only the faithful observation of these installation, electrical and
maintenance guidelines will ensure the safe and efficient use of
this appliance.
Installation Instructions:
RECOMMENDATION: Use only Exo Terra® compact fluorescent
or incandescent terrarium light bulbs as per the wattage rating
indicated on the electrical data label located on the canopy
(MAXIMUM 26W BULB).
• 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: Whenever installing, removing or changing compact
fluorescent or incandescent light bulbs or maintaining, installing
or removing the canopy or any other equipment, always ensure
that it is unplugged.
1. Screw Exo Terra® compact fluorescent or incandescent light
bulb(s) into the threaded fitting(s) on the underside of the canopy.
Follow maximum wattage guidelines. TIP: apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the threads on the base of the light bulb before
screwing it in. This will make it easier to unscrew the bulb when
it is time to replace it.
2. Verify that the light bulb(s) is correctly installed in the threaded