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FULL SETUP GUIDE
AQUARIUM CABINET INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION
Before handling the aquarium tank and cabinet, ensure you have sufficient people to move them without any risk.
ASSEMBLE THE AQUARIUM CABINET BEFORE REMOVING THE AQUARIUM FROM ITS PACKAGING.
You MUST place the Fluval aquarium on the appropriate Fluval cabinet which was designed with the correct
dimensions and structure to bear the weight of the aquarium full of water. The use of different cabinets, pieces of
furniture, TV stands, etc., WILL invalidate your warranty and will compromise the product safety.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the aquarium cabinet. Do not attempt to set up the cabinet without reading and
following the instruction manual. If it is missing or unusable, contact the store or Hagen Customer Service.
Placing the aquarium with its cabinet in the final location
Location of the aquarium is very important. Place the aquarium away from direct sunlight. This will reduce the risk of excessive
algae build-up and avoid overheating the aquarium by the sunrays. Keep your Fluval Aquarium away from other sources of
heat (air ducts, radiators, etc.) for proper temperature maintenance. Drafts should also be avoided. Do not locate your Fluval
Aquarium where water spills will cause damage.
WARNING: Ensure that the selected position has an even and level surface which is able to support the total weight
of the aquarium full of water and the cabinet. Place your new Fluval Aquarium and cabinet close to an electrical
outlet. After placing the cabinet, assure that it is perfectly level by using an adequate leveling tool.
IMPORTANT: Fluval cabinets are designed to support the total weight of the aquarium. The table below shows the
approx. height of filling of the tank and approx. weight of the aquarium full of water (rocks, decorations or gravel have
not been considered).
FLUVAL SHAKER AQUARIUMS
Model
External Tank Dimensions
Height of Filling
(Up to the max water level line)
Weight of aquarium filled only
with water
Fluval Shaker 168 L
70 x 40 x 60 cm (27.6 x 15.7 x 23.6”)
54.5 cm (21.5”) (Water capacity = 140 L (37 US gal))
168 kg (370lb)
Fluval Shaker 252 L
105 x 40 x 60 cm (41.3 x 15.7 x 23.6”)
54.5 cm (21.5”) (Water capacity = 210 L (56 US gal))
261 kg (575lb)
THE AQUARIUM INSTALLATION
Before handling the aquarium tank and cabinet, ensure you have sufficient people to move them without any risk.
Take the aquarium tank out from its packaging.
The aquarium glass tank comes with runners glued to it to support the LED Strip Light and covers. Do not try to
remove the runners.
The tank is made of glass, always handle it with the utmost care. Make sure to lift it only by the base.
Place the aquarium tank onto the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean the top side of the cabinet base and the
lower side of the aquarium base.
Place the empty aquarium tank onto the cabinet, making sure that the
connections lie in the appropriate opening of the cabinet and NEVER insert
any lining (e.g. Polystyrene) mats, or bases between cabinet and aquarium.
For further
information on
aquarium care,
scan here.
