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AUTOMATIC FEEDER is an automatic aquarium food feeder with electronic timer control.
TIMER SETTING
Attention: The timer has to be reset every time the batteries are removed or replaced. Remove the cover
(1-E) and insert two batteries taking care to place them with the correct polarity.
START/SET BUTTON
Program selection and start.
• Green light: 1 feed every 24h.
• Yellow light: 2 feeds every 24h.
• Red light: 3 feeds every 24h.
To select and start the desired feeding program, press the START/SET button for approx. 1 second, release
and press again for another second, repeat this operation until the light corresponding to the desired
program flashes. Approx. 2 seconds after the selection, the timer will start and automatically distribute the
first feed. The coloured light will indicate the selected program by flashing every 5 seconds.
DAILY FEED DISTRIBUTION
• By choosing a single daily distribution, this will be repeated the next day at the same time and from then
on every 24 hr.
• If the program for 2 daily feeds is selected, the first food distribution will be at the start of the timer, while
the second distribution will be 8 hours later. The program will repeat the distributions every 24hrs.
• If the program for 3 daily feeds is selected, the first food distribution will be at the start of the timer, the
second distribution will be 6 hours later and the third will be after another 6 hours. The program will repeat
the distributions every 24hrs.
• It is important to set and start the timer in the morning in order to allow the AUTOMATIC FEEDER to
distribute the feeds during daylight.
• Example for 2 daily feeds:
Select and Start program with first feed at 09.00 a.m., the second feed will be at 05.00 p.m. Every 24 hours
the program will repeat automatically the feeds at 09.00 a.m. and at 05.00 p.m.
• Example for 3 daily feeds:
Select and Start program with first feed at 08.00 a.m., the second feed will be at 02.00 p.m. and the third
feed will be at 08.00 p.m. Every 24 hours the program will repeat automatically the feeds.
BATTERIES
One week before the batteries are totally discharged the three coloured lights will start flashing together.
Remember to reprogram AUTOMATIC FEEDER after replacing the batteries.
INSTALLATION
The AUTOMATIC FEEDER has been specially designed for use in aquariums. It is recommended to place the
unit in a position with air circulation to prevent moisture entering the food compartment.
• Release the food compartment (1-C) by rolling and pulling outwards. Take off the cover (1-A) and fill the
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