Marineland Penguin Power Filter, Penguin Mini, Penguin 125, Penguin 170, Penguin 330 Owner's Manual
PENGUIN
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BIO-WHEEL POWER FILTERS
MINI • 125 • 170 • 330
OWNER’S MA N UAL
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Penguin Power Filters Systems are
listed by Underwriters Laboratories to
ensure that they meet stringent U.S. and
Canadian safety requirements.
Marineland, BIO-Wheel, Rite-Size, Black Diamond and Penguin
are trademarks of AQUARIA, Inc.
© 2001 The Aquaria Group Printed in the U.S.A. 4/01 P/N 8360
AQUARIUM PRODUCTS
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Within two years from the date of original purchase,
Marineland Aquarium Products will repair or replace,
at its option,any Penguin BIO-Wheel Power FIlter
which is deemed defective in workmanship or materials.
Please return the unit (postage paid),together with proof
of date of purchase,to:
Marineland Aquarium Products
6100 Condor Drive,Moorpark,CA 93021
Damage or injuries resulting from negligence or misuse are
not covered by this warranty.Incidental or consequential
damages are specifically excluded.* This warranty gives you
specific legal rights.You may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
* Because some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages,this exclusion may not apply to you.
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 parts 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 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.
10. 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 defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be
observed, including the following.
REA D A ND FOLLOW ALL
SAFE TY INSTRUC TIONS
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
malfunctioning 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.
AQUARIUM TANK
APPLIANCE
POWER
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DRIP
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Penguin BIO-Wheel
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Power Filters
The Difference is Performance
Perfect for freshwater or marine applications,Penguin BIO-Wheel
Power Filters deliver operational simplicity,easy maintenance,and
superior 3-stage aquarium filtration.
Total 3-Stage Filtration Efficiency
A healthy,successful aquarium requires the proper filtration.Three types
are necessary:
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.
Penguin
Mini
Penguin 170
Penguin 125
Penguin
330
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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 changes the ammonia and nitrite into
nitrate, which is removed with a partial water change.
The patented Penguin BIO-Wheel is the undisputed
best when it comes to biological filtration. Better
than frames or foams or fluidized beds.Better than
UGF’sand other submerged biomedia.Y ears of continuing laboratory tests and field evaluation prove it.
Superior BIO-Wheel Filtration
As the BIO-Wheel turns,it contacts water and air...providing the
bacteria with the oxygen they need to grow. Because it is a wet/dry
biological filter,BIO-Wheel provides bacteria with as much as
30,000 times more oxygen than any underwater biological filtration.
More oxygen means more bacteria working many times harder
(and many times faster) to keep your tank ammonia-free and sparkling.
And because of this superior filtration efficiency,BIO-Wheel makes
it possible for you to maintain a greater number of fish in y our aquarium.
Superior Convenience
The Penguin BIO-Wheel is easy to install,easy to operate. No
tubing or noisy air pumps are required. The Rite-Size Cartridge
changes in seconds and the BIO-Wheel never clogs,never needs
replacing,requires virtually no maintenance.
The Rite-Size
™
Filter Cartridge supplies both mechanical and
chemical filtr ation.For mechanical filtration,there’s a pol yfiber filter pad
to trap dirt and debris.For chemical filtration,each cartridge is packed
with Black Diamond®Premium Activated Carbon...the best there is.
The patented ribbed cartridge back distributes carbon evenly f or full
water-to-carbon contact...no “tea bag”effect,no water bypass.
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