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Safety information
2.1
Electrical connection
► Electrical installations must meet the national regulations and may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
► A person is regarded as a qualified electrician if, due to his/her vocational education, knowledge and
experience, he or she is capable of and authorised to judge and carry out the work commissioned to
him/her. This also includes the recognition of possible hazards and the adherence to the pertinent
regional and national standards, rules and regulations.
► For your own safety, please consult a qualified electrician.
► Switch off all units in the aquarium or disconnect the power plugs of all units before reaching into the
water.
► Only connect the unit to a correctly fitted socket.
► Extension cables and power distributors (e.g. outlet strips) must be suitable for outdoor use (splash-
proof).
► Protect the plug connection from moisture.
2.2
Danger for persons with pacemakers
► The impeller unit in the pump contains a magnet with a strong magnetic field that may affect the
operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). Maintain a distance of at
least 8 in (0.2 m) between the implanted device and the magnet.
2.3
Safe operation
► Never operate the unit if the housing is defective!
► Never operate the unit if an electrical cable is defective!
► Never carry or pull the unit by the electrical cable.
► Route cables such that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
► Never carry out technical changes to the unit.
► Only carry out work on the unit that is described in this manual. If problems cannot be overcome,
please contact an authorised customer service point or, if in doubt, the manufacturer.
► Only use original spare parts and accessories for the unit.
► Disconnect the unit from the power supply during thunderstorms.
► Overvoltage in the mains could lead to operating malfunctions of the unit. For information, please refer
to chapter "Remedy of faults".
► Do not breath in the spray from the rinsing device. The spray may contain harmful bacteria. When the
container cover is lifted up, the rinsing device continues operating.
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