Oase FiltoSmart 100 Operating Instructions Manual

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‐ EN ‐11• DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, specialcare should be taken since water is employed in theuse of aquarium equipment. For each of the followingsituations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; returnthe appliance to an authorized service facility forservice or discard the appliance• Switch off all units in the aquarium and disconnectthe power plugs of all units before reaching into thewater or moving/cleaning the unit.• CAUTION! Risk of Electric Shock - Don’t use the pumpwhen there are people in the water.• CAUTION! This unit has been evaluated for use withwater only.• WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, useonly on portable self-contained fountains.• DANGER! Never operate the unit if either the electri-cal cables or the housing are defective!• Do not install or store the appliance where it will beexposed to the weather or to temperatures belowfreezing.• Do not carry or pull the unit by its electrical cable.• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a properrating should be used. A cord rated for less amperesor watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Careshould be taken to arrange the cord so that it will notbe tripped over or pulled.• Don’t attempt to open the pump/motor enclosure.• Route cables/hoses such that they are protectedfrom damage and do not present a tripping hazard.• Only open the unit housing or its attendant compo-nents, when this is explicitly required in the operatinginstructions.• DANGER! Only carry out work on the unit that isdescribed in this manual. If problems cannot be over-come, please contact an authorised customer servicepoint or, when in doubt, the manufacturer.• Only use original spare parts and accessories for theunit.• DANGER! Never carry out technical modifications tothe unit. Don’t cut the cord or remove the plug fromthe cord.• Power connection cables cannot be replaced. If acable is damaged, dispose of the respective unit orcomponents.• The impeller unit in the pump contains a magnetwith a strong magnetic field that may affect theoperation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverterdefibrillators (ICDs). Always keep magnets at least 0.7ft. away from implanted devices.Electrical connection• Read and observe all the important notices on theappliance.• Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unitand the power supply coincide. The unit data is to befound on the unit type plate, on the packaging or inthis manual.• Protect the plug connections from moisture.• Only plug the unit into a correctly fitted socket.• Do have all electrical outlets installed and serviced bya licensed electrician.• DANGER! Do disconnect the pump from the electricaloutlet at the first sign of any problem.• DANGER! If the plug or receptacle does get wet,DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuitbreaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then,unplug and examine for presence of water in thereceptacle.• DANGER! Don’t pinch, twist or damage the electricalcord. A minor cut even if only in the outer shell couldallow water to reach the motor enclosure and dam-age the pump. If you notice any damage to the cordremove the pump and store in a dry place. Consultany damage to the electrical cord will void all warran-ties and could cause serious electrical shock hazard.IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - READAND FOLLOW ALLSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS!Keep these instructions in a safe place.SAFETY INFORMATION This unit canbe used by children aged 8 and aboveand by persons with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabili-ties or lackof experience and knowl-edge if theyare supervised or have been instructedon how to use the unit in a safe wayand they under-stand the hazardsinvolved. Do not allow children to playwith the unit. Only allow children tocarry out cleaning and user mainte-nance under supervision. Disconnectthe power plug before carrying out anywork on the unit.WARNING- To guard against injury, basic safetypre-cautions should be observed, including thefollowing: