Hydor Slim Skim User Manual
SLIM HEATER
FOR MICRO TANKS & MINI AQUARIUMS
User’s Guide
2
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To guard against injury, basic
safety precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ AND
FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
1
To avoid possible electric shock, special care
should be taken in the use of aquarium
equipment. For each of the following situations,
do not attempt repairs yourself; return the
appliance to an authorized service facility for
service or discard the appliance.
A) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal
water leakage, immediately unplug from the
power source.
B)Carefully examine the appliance after
installation. It should not be plugged in if there
is water on parts not intended to be wet.
C)Do not operate any appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning
or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Inspect power cord insulation to be sure there
are no cuts or exposed wire. If so, discard and
order a new replacement.
D)To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug
or receptacle getting wet, position aquarium
stand and tank to one side of a wall mounted
receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto
the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop”, shown in
the Figure at right, 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 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.
3
To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts
or hot parts such as heaters, reectors, lamp
bulbs, etc.
4
Always unplug an appliance from an outlet
when not in use, before putting on or taking o
parts, and before cleaning.
5
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 recommended
or sold by the appliance manufacturer may
cause an unsafe condition.
6
Do not install or store the appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather or to temperatures
below freezing.
7
Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.
8
Read and observe all the important notices on
the appliance.
9
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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Fig.1
APPLIANCE
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
DRIP LOOP
AQUARIUM TANK
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 sh.
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 sh.
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
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 inrm 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.
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
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, eects 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 certicate 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.
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
The images on this card are only indicative.
Actual product might differ in minor details
215905-01/09-2013
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