English
The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for
private use and must only be used:
‧ for aquarium-related purposes
‧ indoors
‧ in compliance with the technical data
The following limitations apply to the appliance:
‧ do not use for commercial or industrial purposes
‧ do not heat caustic, inflammable, aggressive or explosive sub-
stances, food or drinking water
‧ the water temperature may not exceed 35°C
‧ never operate out of water
Safety
Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is
improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded.
For your safety
‧ Do not let the appliance packaging and small parts get into the hands of
children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can
arise (danger of suffocation!). Keep away from animals.
‧ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of someone responsible
for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from
said person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
‧ Only for European markets:
This appliance can be used by children from the age of 3 and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the
safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, espe-
cially the mains cable and plug, are undamaged. Make sure that the glass
body of the heating rod is not broken or cracked.
‧ Before commissioning, the appliance must be immersed to the MIN.
WATER LEVEL marking underneath the water, and no less. The appliance
must never be operated out of water.
‧ After disconnection from the mains, the appliance must be left in the water
for 30 minutes in order to cool down.
‧ A hot appliance must never be placed on heat-sensitive surfaces!
‧ The appliance must never be operated without a heater protector.
‧ Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre.
‧ The mains cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is dam-
aged, the appliance must be scrapped.
‧ Only carry out the work described in these instructions.
‧ Never make technical modifications to the appliance.
‧ Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance.
‧ This appliance may not be operated with an additional timer or an additional
control system.
‧ We recommend protecting all electrical aquarium appliances via a residual
current protective device with a rated residual current of 30 mA maximum.
‧ If they are not being used, always disconnect all devices in the aquarium
from the power supply before you install/remove any parts and before all
cleaning and maintenance work.
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