SLIM HEATER
FOR MICRO TANKS & MINI AQUARIUMS
User’s Guide
Dear Customer,
We thank You for choosing this quality
product. Please read the following instructions
very carefully for best understanding of the
characteristics of this new, innovative product.
This heater helps increase by a few degrees
the water temperature of a micro or mini tank
(15W: 5-10 gal/ 20-40 l ) compared to the
room temperature where it is positioned. An
aquarium thermometer must be used to be sure
that the temperature is appropriate for your
aquarium fish.
DO NOT PLUG IN BEFORE READING
CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Submerge the heater and position it on the
bottom of the bowl/tank -Fig. 1-.
Fix the heater, using the suction cup, if
necessary .
After positioning the heater, plug it in
remembering to keep your hands out of the
tank. Allow the water temperature to stabilize,
this may take several hrs depending on the
initial water temperature and the ambient
room temperature. Check the water temperaure
with an aquarium thermometer to make sure
that the temperature is correct for your fish.
If the temperature shown on your aquarium
thermometer exceeds the desired temperature,
during the summer season or if the room
temperature reaches or exceeds 75° F (24° C)
unplug the heater
ATTENTION
If the heater should operate in a partially dry or
completely dry situation, it will not sustain any
damage, but the heating element might reach
a temperature as high as 176° F (80° C). Check
that the heater never works dry and be careful
that it is not in contact with materials that
can be damaged by the temperature in case it
operates dry. Be certain that the heater is not in
direct contact with the following: bottom of the
tank, water plants or other objects that might
be damaged by the temperature.
NOT FOLLOWING ALL THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS
HEATER, CONSTITUTES MISUSE AND MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HEATER AND/OR
ENVIRONMENT.
Before removing the heater from your tank,
always disconnect it from the power supply and
let it cool for approx. 5 minutes.
Do not operate the heater unless it is
completely submersed.
Never attempt to service or repair the heater
in any way.
Do not use and discard if either the cord or the
heater are damaged.
Do not tamper or damage the surface of the
heater with scissors, nails or any pointing
cutting object.
Do not place hands or any object in the bowl/
tank while heater is connected to electrical
mains and operating.
Always use heater with a thermometer: if
water temperature should exceed 75° F (24° C),
unplug the heater.
Close supervision is necessary if the heater is
used by children.
Do not yank the cord from the electrical outlet,
hold the plug and pull from the outlet.
Do not use this heater for any use other than
to increase the water temperature by a few
degrees in a 5-10 gal/ 20-40 l(15W) tank.
Make sure that the heater is properly installed
before operating it.
Only use extension cord with proper electrical
ratings.
This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not operate the heater:
Under an A/C vent;
In direct sunlight;
Near a heat source;
Under a light source which is on for extended
periods of time.
GUARANTEE
The device is guaranteed for a period of 24
months from the date of purchase, against
defects in material and/or workmanship. Our
guarantee does not apply to claims the cause
of which is due to installation and operation
faults, lack of maintenance, misuse of the
device, effects of frost, furring and lime deposits
or amateur repair attempts. The consumable
materials and parts subject to wear and tear,
that must be periodically replaced for normal
maintenance of the device, are not included
in our guarantee. The certificate of guarantee
must be completed by the retailer and is to be
sent with the device in case of return, together
with the purchase receipt recording the date of
purchase.
215905-01/09-2013
The images on this card are only indicative.
Actual product might differ in minor details
TECHNICAL DATA
Size
Power
Bowl/tank Temp. Increase
6.2 x 3.2 in 15W
5 gal
~5° F
6.2 x 3.2 in 15W
10 gal
~4° F
