Marineland Emperor, Emperor 280 Owner's Manual

The Emperor and Emperor 280 are listed by

Underwriters Laboratories to ensure that they meet stringent

U.S. and Canadian safety requirements.

Marineland, The Emperor, BIO-Wheel, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond Blend and BIO-Pump

are trademarks of AQUARIA, Inc.

© 1999 AQUARIA, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. 6/99 P/N 006133

LIMITED WARRANTY

Withinoneyear fromthe dateoforiginal purchase, Marineland Aquarium
Productswillrepair orreplace,at its option,any Emperor Filter System
which is deemed defective in workmanship or materials.

Please return the unit,together with proof of date of purchase,
to your local dealer or send unit (postage paid) to:

Marineland Aquarium Products

6100 Condor Drive,Moorpark,CA 93021

Damage or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse are not
covered by these warranties.Incidental or consequential damages
are specifically excluded*.These warranties give you specific
legal rights.You may also have other rights which var y from
state to state.

*

Because some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential

damages,this exclusion may not appl y to you.

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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.

2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

3. To avoid injury, do not contact moving par ts or hot parts such as heaters,
reflectors,lamp bulbs,etc.

4. Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts,and before cleaning.Never yank cord to pull plug from
outlet.Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

5. 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 necessar y,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.

10. This appliance has polarized plugs (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature,the plugs 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 defeat this safety feature.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING – To guard against injur y,basic safety precautions should be
observed,including the following.

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SA FETY INSTRUC T IONS

DANGER – 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.

1. A. If the appliance falls into the water, DON'T reach for it! First unplug it and
then retrieve it.If electrical components of the appliance get wet,unplug the
appliance immediately.

B. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately

unplug from the power source.

C. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged

in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.

D. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,or if it is mal-

functioning or if it is dropped or

damaged

in any manner.

E. 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.

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Welcome to the world,the ar t, the experience of fishkeeping.
Each year,thousands of new fishkeepers discover the natural wonder

of aquariums.Fishkeeping provides them,and now you, the unique
opportunity to not only observe another world,but to create it as well.
In the process,you’ll learn about aquatic animals and observe their
behavior first hand. And there is nothing quite like an aquarium to
generate an appreciation and respect for our environment.

Fun,easy and instructive, an aquarium is a singularly beautiful,always
fascinating addition to any home or office decor...a welcome source
of entertainment,education and relaxation for the entire family.

Fish As Pets

Fish As Pets

Think of your fish as pets and you’ll agree they deser ve the best care
and attention you can provide. The y rely on you to keep their environment
healthy. A healthy aquarium is relatively easy to achieve and maintain,but
it will not happen by itself...it depends on you.

In rivers,lakes and oceans,water is cleansed and filtered naturally. In an
aquarium,things are dif ferent.In order to keep aquar ium water clean and
healthy,you must help. This means taking care not to overcrowd the tank
or overfeed the fish.It means changing the water regularly,cleaning the
gravel bed and providing the proper filtration.

Emperor is the proper filtration...and more.In fact,Emperor is all the filtration
you need.

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Total, balanced aquarium filtration is the key to maintaining
a healthy aquarium environment.Emperor advanced systems

technology effectively and efficiently provides all three necessary
filtration elements – mechanical,chemical,and most impor tantly,
biological - for optimum performance.

All the Power,

all the Filtration You Need.

EMPEROR

Filter Systems

The patented BIO-Wheel®is the undisputed best when

it comes to biological filtration.Better than frames or
foams or fluidized beds.Better than UGF’s and other
submerged biomedia.Years of continuing
laboratory tests and field evaluation prove it.

The Heavy Duty Emperor FilterCartridge provides superior mechanical
and chemical filtration - twice the amount of activated carbon filtration and 45%
more mechanical filter area.Dense polyfibers trap larger quantities of dirt and
unsightly,unhealthy solid waste.For chemical filtration,each cartridge is packed
with Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon...the highest grade there is.

The Refillable Media Containerscan hold an additional four ounces each
of Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon,White Diamond Ammonia
Neutralizing Crystals or Diamond Blend.White Diamond removes up to four
times more deadly ammonia than other brands.Diamond Blend combines the
purifying power of Black Diamond with the protective,ammonia-adsorbing
action of White Diamond,outperforming other mixes by as much as 4 to 1.
Both are ideal for maximizing Emperor’ s pollution remo val capacity.

Total 3-Stage Filtration Efficiency

Mechanical Filtration traps solid debris like uneaten food and fish waste.
Chemical Filtration uses media (activated carbon) to adsorb (attract and hold)

dissolved pollutants which can cause discoloration and odor.
Biological Filtration is the most critical kind of filtration.It depends on a

culture of beneficial oxygen-breathing bacteria to eliminate toxic ammonia
and nitrite that accumulate in aquarium water.The bacteria culture biologically
chang es the ammonia and nitrite into nitrate,which is removed with
once-a-month partial water changes.

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