Technical Data - Tetra APS 50 Instrucciones De Uso

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on
choosing your new
advanced
Tetra APS Air Pump.
This air pump has been specially
designed to provide a powerful,
continuous flow of air to enable
you to use it for many applications,
from powering a single airstone
or action ornament to driving
internal box-type or undergravel
filters.
The Tetra APS Air Pump not only
produces a continuous flow of air
for your aquarium, but features
such as the world patented
Silaflex® internal air valves and
the Tetra long-life diaphragms
ensure that your pump is reliable
and will give you years of trouble
free service.
Tetra APS Air Pump
A. Long life diaphragm
B. Air outlet nozzle
C. Air intake and filter
D. Vibration absorbing rubber
feet
Instructions
How to install your Tetra APS Air
Pump
Positioning your air pump
Your Tetra APS Air Pump should be
positioned outside the aquarium
on a dry, clean and even surface
to reduce vibration and therefore
the noise level.
Your Tetra APS Air Pump should
be positioned so that it is always
above the water level in the tank.
This is to prevent water from
back-siphoning into the pump
when switched off (Diagram 1).
If you wish to keep your air pump
below the level of the water then
it is recommended that a Tetra CV
Check Valve is installed between
pump and aquarium to prevent
back-siphoning (Diagram
Tetra CV Check Valves are sold
separately.
NB. The pump must be positioned
so that there is no possibility of
it falling into the aquarium as
electrical shock may occur.
The air pump should be connected
to accessories such as a Tetra AS
airstone, using standard aquarium
airline available from your local
retailer (Diagrams 1, 2).
For twin outlet models (APS 300
and 400) both outlets can be
joined together using the standard
airline T-piece connector included
in this packaging (Diagram 3).
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In order to run the Tetra air pump
just connect the power plug with
the mains supply. After a few
hours the air pump will achieve its
full power.
Adjusting the airflow on your
Tetra APS Air Pump
To regulate the airflow, use the
flow control valve(s) included
(as in Diagram 4). When using a
check valve, always place the
flow control valve between the
air pump and the check valve.
To reduce the flow, slowly turn
the flow control knob clockwise
(Diagram 5).
Care and Maintenance of your
Tetra APS Air Pump
Always disconnect the air pump
from the power supply before
carrying out any maintenance
work on the unit.
This unit does not
lubricating due to its
maintenance design.
The air filter (C) should be replaced
periodically depending on the
accumulation of dirt on the felt
pad. Failure to replace a blocked
air filter may result in decreased
air flow from the unit. Clean the
outside of the unit using a damp
cloth and a mild detergent. Do not
use abrasive or caustic cleaning
agents when cleaning the unit.
Never immerse the pump in water.
Airstones, after a period of
time, are prone to blocking,
which can increase the amount
of back pressure on the pump
diaphragms. Due to this, the
lifetime of the diaphragms can be
reduced significantly. To avoid
this happening it is recommended
that all airstones are replaced on
a periodical basis or when airflow
from them is reduced.
Getting the best from your Tetra
2).
APS Air Pump
Noise
If your unit seems unusually noisy in
use, then it is possible that you are
experiencing amplified vibrations
due to resonance from the surface
on which the unit is standing or
from where the airline comes
into contact with the aquarium,
hood, stand, or other associated
equipment. If this occurs it is
recommended that the pump be
placed on a more solid surface or
even on a piece of expanded foam
rubber. If resonance occurs from
the airline coming into contact
with other hollow units etc. then
re-routing is recommended.
Wear and Tear
If your pump begins to show signs
of a decreased air flow at any time
then it is likely that either one
or more of the internal moving
components has started to wear
and requires replacement.
If air flow is found to decrease
then it could be due to one of the
following:
1) The unit does not operate.
(If the unit is working, a slight
vibration
touching the pump.)
If the unit is not working then
check all fuses and electrical
connections.

Technical Data

Model
require
low-
APS 50
APS 100
APS 150
APS 300
APS 400
* included in the packaging
3 Years Guarantee
Thanks to
processes, high-quality components
and strict quality controls we allow
a guarantee of 3 years from the
date of purchase on the accuracy
of the Tetra APS Air Pump (except
diaphragm, as perishable part).
Please keep proof of purchase! The
guarantee does not cover improper
use, normal wear and tear as well
as modification to the appliance. In
case of complaints please contact
your local retailer or address to
Spectrum Brands UK Ltd., Fir St
Failsworth, M35 OHS Manchester,
United Kingdom.
SAFETY FIRST!
Always isolate the unit from the
mains electricity before carrying
out any maintenance work.
The supply cord cannot be replaced.
Tetra GmbH, Herrenteich 78
D-49324 Melle, Germany
www.tetra.net
2) Air inlet filter is
blocked - Check and if the
felt pad is very dirty then this
should be replaced.
3) Diaphragms worn or split – To
gain access to the inside of the
unit simply remove the screws
on the base of the unit with
a screwdriver
remove it. Change the diaphragm
according
leaflet of the replacement kit
can be felt when which is available at your local
retailer. (If you have difficulty
obtaining replacement kits from
your local retailer then please ring
the Tetra service department on
08700 55 40 20.)
Airflow Size of
in l/h aquarium
50 10 – 60
100 50 – 100
150 80 – 150
300 120 – 300
400 250 - 600
If the cord is damaged the appliance
should be scrapped. On no account
modern production
must an unqualified person attempt
to carry out any electrical repairs
on this unit.
For more information on fishkeeping
please contact Tetra Information
Centre at the address above.
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.
Tetra Tip:
Tetra offers you a wide choice of
high quality products which are
available at your local retailer. If you
need further advice do not hesitate
to contact us.
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and carefully
to the instruction
Numbers Numbers
of air of valves to
outlets control flow*
1 1
1 1
1 1
2 2
2 2
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