– Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use,
before putting or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never
yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
– Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
– Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance and
its cord.
– Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be
tripped over or pulled.
– 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; discard the appliance.
• If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage,
immediately unplug it from the power source.
• 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.
connecting the aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The "drip loop"
is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, 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
• To avoid the possibility of the appliance
POWER
SUPPLY
plug or receptacle getting wet, position
CORD
aquarium stand and tank to one side of a
wall mounted receptacle to prevent water
from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.
DRIP
LOOP
A "drip loop", shown in the figure, should be
arranged by the user for each cord