EHEIM 2008, Manual

It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.

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 aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted re-
ceptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug.

A ”drip-loop”, shown in the figure, should be arranged by the user for each
cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The ”drip-loop” is
that 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 socket does get wet, 

DON’T

unplug the cord. Disconnect

the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then
unplug and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

c )

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.

d )

To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.

e )

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 plug
from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

f )

Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of at-
tachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition.

g )

Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the
weather or to temperatures below freezing.

h )

Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before
operating it.

i )

Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.

j )

If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be
used. A cord rated for less 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.

k )

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.