The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, to prevent water tra-
velling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle 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.
– Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
– To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts.
– Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting or taking off
parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull
to disconnect.
– Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recom-
mended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
– Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to tempera-
tures below freezing.
– Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
– 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 override this
safety feature.
– Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance and its cord.
– 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.
– Check that the voltage shown on the label of the unit corresponds to the voltage of the mains
supply.
– Disconnect all electrical appliances from the mains before placing hands in the water.
– The line cord of this unit cannot be replaced or repaired. Should the line cord become da-
maged the appliance must be discarded.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Many thanks
for purchasing your new EHEIM classic external filter. It gives you op-
timum performance with excellent reliability and great effectiveness.
Safety instructions
Read the operating and safety instructions carefully and comply with all
instructions prior to operating this device. Keep these operating
instructions in a safe place.
For indoor use only. For use with aquariums. The aquarium filter is for
domestic use only.
All electrical equipment in the water must be disconnected from the
mains during care and maintenance work. To protect against contact
voltage being too high, the fixture must have a residual current device
with a rated release fault current not exceeding 30 mA. Ask your elec-
trician.
External filter 2260