AquaArt Explorer Line 30 l/60 l

For more information: www.tetra.net

English translation of the original German instructions

WARNING

• This device is suitable for use by children aged 8and over as well as people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the device and understand the resultant risks.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Children must not conduct cleaning or user maintenance activities without supervision.
• Switch off and unplug all devices in your aquarium before reaching into the water.
• Damaged connection cables cannot be replaced. Dispose of the device.

Safety instructions

Preventing hazardous situations

• Only connect the LED light to a professionally installed plug socket.
• Make sure that the mains supply system is protected by an AC/DC-sensitive residual current circuit-breaker (RCCB).
• Only connect the LED light to the mains if the local supply voltage corresponds to the specifications in the technical data.
• Protect the power plug from moisture.
• Never touch the power cables and plugs of electrical devices with wet hands.
• Make sure that the socket is immune to the ingress of water and moisture.
• Pull only on the plug to remove it from the socket ­ do not pull on the power cable.
• Always disconnect the LED light from the mains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance tasks.
• Do not allow children to play with small parts as there is a risk of choking.
• The power plug must be freely accessible so that the LED light can be easily and quickly disconnected from the mains in an emergency.
• Never make any technical changes to the device.

Preventing material damage

• Do not bend or crush the mains connection cable.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories.
• Never transport the aquarium when it is filled.
• Only clean the aquarium with soft cloths or sponges.
• For cleaning purposes, use clean water or special cleaning products for aquaria.

Preface

These instructions constitute an integral part of the product. Keep these instructions near the product. Please include the instruction manual when passing on the product.

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Warnings and information

These operating instructions contain the following categories of warning notices and instructions.

Warnings
CAUTION
Notes containing the word CAUTION warn of a situation which leads to slight or moderate injuries.

Information
ATTENTION!
These notes warn of a situation which leads to material damage or environmental pollution.

Intended use

The aquarium is designed exclusively for keeping ornamental fish and invertebrates such as crabs or shrimps. The maximum water temperature of 35 °C must not be exceeded. The aquarium is designed for use only in enclosed rooms. The LED light may only be mounted and operated on this aquarium.
Proper use also includes heeding all the information in these instructions and in all attached instructions and complying with the safety information.
The use of the product for any other purpose is regarded as improper and may result in damage to property or personal injury and shall render the warranty null and void.
In particular, the aquarium must not be used in the following cases:

• If you carry out unauthorized modifications or repair work.
• If you use the aquarium outside enclosed rooms.
  Tetra GmbH will not accept liability for loss or damage incurred by improper use.

Unpacking and installation

There must be properly installed and earthed sockets (230 V ~ 50 Hz) near the installation site of the aquarium for the electrical devices in it.

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.

CAUTION
Shards of glass can cause cuts.

• Ensure that you do not break the tank.
• Do not touch the shards of glass if the tank breaks.
• Wear gloves.
• Remove all shards of glass carefully.

ATTENTION!
The aquarium lid may be damaged and the glass broken if you unpack it incorrectly.

• Lift the aquarium by the frame only.
• Always lift and transport the aquarium with another person.
• Open the packaging.
• Carefully lift the aquarium out of the packaging.

ATTENTION!
The aquarium may be damaged if you select an unsuitable position for it.

• Ensure that the position is flat, horizontal, and waterproof.
• Ensure that the position for it is capable of taking the weight of the unit.

The load capacity of the installation position must be high enough to support three times the filled weight of the aquarium. Information about the gross weight is available in the section entitled Technical data starting on page 9.

• Place the aquarium with the frame at the bottom in the required position.
• Take out all the parts that are in the tank.
• Clean any impurities out of the tank.
• Never use any hard, pointed or sharp objects for cleaning purposes.
• Use soft cloths or sponges.
• Add warm tap water at a temperature of approx. 25 °C to the tank.
• Check the tank for leaks.
• If the aquarium is leaking, empty it and return the tank to your stockist for a replacement.

Installing the LED light

(Figures A and B)

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.
• Install the LED light in the position provided for it (Figure A).
• Do not overtighten the securing screws for the LED light in order to avoid damaging the aquarium wall.

Installing the filter in the Explorer Line 30 l

The AquaArt Explorer Line 30 l Crayfish and the AquaArt Explorer Line 30 l Goldfish are supplied with the EasyCrystal Filter 250.

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.
• Remove the aquarium lid.
• Select a position to install the filter on the inside of the tank which is not curved.
• Ensure that you keep the filter the required distances from the base and from equipment in the aquarium.
  The required distances are listed in the attached instructions for the filter.
• Ensure that you satisfy the requirements relating to the water level set out in the instructions for the filter.
• Secure the filter vertically on the inside of the tank as shown in the instructions for the filter.

The cable guides and optional positions for electrical devices in the aquarium lid are closed with covers upon delivery. The covers can be removed by hand or with a pair of pliers.

ATTENTION!
The aquarium lid may be damaged if too much force is used to remove a cover.

• Score the edges of the cover with a sharp knife before you remove the cover.
• Remove the cover carefully.
• If the filter is installed level with the aquarium lid, carefully remove the cover from the corresponding optional position in the aquarium lid (Figures B and C).
• If the filter is installed below the aquarium lid, carefully remove the cover from a cable guide for the mains cable (Figures B and C).
• If the cable guides or optional positions have sharp edges, smooth them with a small file.
• Route the power cable upwards and out of the aquarium.
• Follow the attached instructions for the filter to complete the remainder of the installation work.

Installing the filter box and heating element in the Explorer Line 60 l
The AquaArt Explorer Line 60 l is supplied with the EasyCrystal FilterBox 300. This contains the filter. In addition it houses the supplied heating element.

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.
• Remove the aquarium lid.
• Select a position to install the filter box on the inside of the tank which is not curved.
• Ensure that you keep the filter the required distances from the base and from equipment in the aquarium.
  The required distances are set out in the attached instructions for the filter box.
• Ensure that you satisfy the minimum immersion depth (as specified on the outside of the filter box).
• Secure the filter box vertically on the inside of the tank as shown in the instructions for the filter box.
• Install the heating element in the filter box as described in the instructions for the filter box.
  Upon delivery, the cable guides and optional positions for electrical devices in the aquarium lid are closed with covers. The covers can be removed by hand or with a pair of pliers.

ATTENTION!
The aquarium lid may be damaged if too much force is used to remove a cover.

• Score the edges of the cover with a sharp knife before you remove the cover.
• Remove the cover carefully.
• If the filter box is installed level with the aquarium lid, carefully remove the cover from the corresponding optional position in the aquarium lid (Figures B and C).
• If the filter box is installed below the aquarium lid, carefully remove the covers from the cable guides for the mains cables of the filter and heating element (Figures B and C).
• If the cable guides or option positions have sharp edges, smooth them with a small file.
• Route the mains cables for the filter and heating element upwards out of the aquarium.
• Follow the attached instructions for the filter box, filter and heating element to complete the remainder of the installation work.

Installing additional electrical devices
You can install additional electrical devices (for example heating elements) in the aquarium if required.

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.
• Install electrical devices as described in the relevant instructions for use and other instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
• Carefully remove the covers from the required cable guides and optional positions in the aquarium lid (Figures B and C).
• Proceed as described in the previous section.

Connecting and starting

• Start the electrical devices installed in the aquarium as described in the attached instructions.

LED light

• Fit the plug into the socket.

There are two switch positions for selecting the colour of the lighting:

• Day lighting: The lighting unit emits daylight white light.
• Night lighting: The lighting unit emits blue light. This creates an attractive moonlight effect.
• Ideally the light should be on for 8 to 12 hours per day.
• Using a timer the day lighting could be turned on and off automatically.

Cleaning

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.
• Empty the tank.

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the aquarium or poison the tank contents.

• Never use any hard, pointed or sharp objects for cleaning purposes.
• Use soft cloths or sponges.
• Use only clean water or special aquarium cleaning products for cleaning purposes. These are available from your stockist. Particularly the corners of the tank must be cleaned carefully to prevent damage to the glued joints of the glass walls.
• Clean the aquarium carefully.

Maintenance

• Pull out the plugs of all the electrical devices installed in the aquarium.

CAUTION
Shards of glass can cause cuts.

• Ensure that you do not break the tank.
• Do not touch the shards of glass if the tank breaks.
• Wear gloves.
• Remove all shards of glass carefully.
• Carry out maintenance work on the electrical devices in the aquarium as described in the attached instructions.

LED light

• Clean the LED light with a dry or slightly moist cloth if it gets dirty.
• The light source is not replaceable. When it reaches its end of life, the LED light must be replaced.

Technical support

Please contact your local stockist or the Tetra Technik Service Center in the event of faults.

Technical data

Disposal

There are national and regional laws on the environmentally-friendly disposal of electronic modules, recyclable materials and other components.

• Please contact your local authority for the relevant information on disposal.
• Please comply with the legal requirements when disposing of the components.
  

Warranty

Our modern manufacturing techniques, highquality components and rigorous quality control checks enable us to provide a two-year warranty on the adhesive glass joints of the aquarium and for the function of the supplied electrical devices. The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Keep your receipt in a safe place. No claims may be made on the warranty in cases of improper use and tampering, nor does the warranty cover normal wear and tear of expendable parts.
In the event of complaints, please contact your local stockist or Tetra GmbH, Tetra Technik Service Center, Postfach 1580, D-49304 Melle, Germany, www.tetra.net.

Tetra GmbH
Herrenteich 78
D-49324 Melle
Germany
For more information: www.tetra.net.

TL 50436/03-2019

Tetra 10i Whisper Internal Power Filter

Replace Tetra® Whisper® Bio-Bag® Cartridge Monthly.

Never: Clean or replace Bio-Scrubber unless damaged.
The discoloration is normal and desirable.
If excessive buildup occurs, rinse gently with room temperature dechlorinated water.

Clean impeller yearly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 by yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:

1. Unplug the appliance before installing, repositioning, cleaning, or removing the appliance.
2. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
3. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in.
4. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been dropped or damaged in any manner
5. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop,” shown in the figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is the part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DON’T unplugs the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then, unplug and examine for the presence of water in the receptacle.
6.  Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7.  To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
8. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9. 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.
10.  Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
11.  Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
12.  Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
13. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for fewer amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
14. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: United Pet Group, a division of Spectrum Brands, Inc. (UPG), warrants this Internal Filter against defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of original purchase, subject to the conditions and exceptions stated below. Your sales receipt is your Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase. If the Internal Filter exhibits such a defect, UPG will repair or replace it, our option, without cost for parts or labor. The Internal filter must be shipped postage paid to UPG. Proof-of-Date-of-Purchase is required. You are responsible for proper shipping. Call customer service at 1-800-526-0650 for return authorization and shipping address. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, or failure to follow the instructions accompanying this Internal Filter. All implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose, are limited to two year. Fish and plant loss, personal injury, property loss or damage (direct, incidental or consequential) resulting from the use of the Internal Filter are not covered by this warranty. Because some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Troubleshooting Guidelines

• Avoid placing sand in the aquarium when using this filter.
• Unplug the unit to clean the filter with a clean wet cloth. If needed, add white distilled vinegar to the cloth and rinse thoroughly.
• If the Bio-Scrubber is clogged, gently wash with room temperature water treated with AquaSafe® water conditioner to protect beneficial bacteria.
• When medicating fish, remove the carbon from the Bio-Bag®, as carbon absorbs most medications.
• To service the impeller yearly, or if the motor is noisy, unplug the filter and remove it from the aquarium. Remove the motor (see Illustration A), open its cover, and flush debris with clean water. Soak the impeller in distilled white vinegar using a cotton swab to wipe debris, and rinse. Replace the motor into the filter and install it in the aquarium using the instructions in this manual.
• It takes a few weeks for new aquarium water to cycle. “Cycling” a fish tank means growing healthy bacteria on a new filtration system so it filters out dangerous toxins. Tetra® SafeStart® aquarium bacteria cycles your aquarium immediately, so you can add fish right away.

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the Internal Filter before inspecting or disassembling for any reason.

Setup

1. Attach the filter hanger to the track on the back of the filter by aligning the water drops as shown (Fig. 1).
2.  Clip the filter to the back wall of your aquarium frame (Fig. 2). If the hanger doesn’t fit, you may need to order separate suction cups (see spare parts list on back panel to order).
3.  Insert the Filter Cartridge and Bio-Scrubber as shown.
4. See diagram for positioning and max and min water levels. To adjust the height of your filter, simply slide the filter up or down along the hanger track. If you can’t position the filter to your desired water level, you may need to order suction cups (see spare parts list to order). For low water level terrariums, you may set the filter on a ledge or aquarium bottom (Fig. 5).
5. Once the filter and water level is within the recommended parameters, plug in the filter. Avoid using sand in the aquarium as this clogs the filter.

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