Oceanic BioCube HQi Owner's Manual

Oceanic warrants that this product shall be free from defective electrical components and leaks or cracks
due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase.
If a defect is shown, Oceanic will, at Oceanic’s sole discretion, either repair or replace the product without
charge. No cash refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely to the original consumer
purchaser of the product and may not be transferred or assigned.

This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care,
failure to follow safety and installation instructions, use of the product with non-standard electrical
service, or any other defect not resulting from defects in the electrical components of the product or
defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty will not be effective unless and until the Oceanic
product is shown to have been used in accordance with the safety and installation instructions
accompanying the product, including the requirement that the product be placed on a at, level surface
designed to support the product.

THIS CONSTITUTES OCEANIC’S ENTIRE WARRANTY AND OCEANIC MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. OCEANIC
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IF OCEANIC CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY.

OCEANIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY. OCEANIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF AQUATIC LIFE,
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or exclusions or limitations on the duration of implied warranties or conditions, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary by state or province.

Oceanic shall not have any obligations under this warranty unless the owner noties Oceanic in writing
of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery of the defect(s). Any notice to Oceanic must be
delivered by United States or electronic mail to one of the following addresses:

U.S. Mail

Oceanic Systems
5401 W. Oakwood Park Drive
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

Electronic Mail

[e-mail]

Oceanic shall be allowed a reasonable period of time to investigate any warranty claim and to perform
any testing Oceanic deems necessary to determine the cause of the defect. This warranty shall be
interpreted under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.

For additional information regarding this limited warranty, please contact us at the addresses above,
or call us at 800-255-4527.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Owner’s Manual

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Glass Aquarium: Size 29
Net Volume: 26 Gallons
Dimension:

20"l x 20.75"w x 19.25"h
Lighting:

150 Watt, 14,000K,
double-ended metal halide

Cooling Fans: 38 mm,
4,000 RPM

Pump Flow Rate:
243 gph (920 L/H)

Page 4 Important Safety Instructions
Page 6 Grounding
Page 7 BioCube HQI Assembly and Setup Instructions
Page 18 Aqualight HQI Assembly and Setup Instructions
Page 26 BioCube HQI Maintenance
Back Cover Warranty and Contact Information

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Drip
Loop

Appliance

FIGURE A1

Aquarium

Power
Supply
Cord

10. 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.

11. For added safety, the xture must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by a GFI (ground fault interrupter)
circuit breaker. Device must be properly connected to a grounded three-prong receptacle.

12. Do not use this appliance in such a way that the vents are restricted or blocked. These vents are necessary
to avoid overheating and ensure safe operating temperature.

13. This appliance is intended FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

14. THISAPPLIANCEISFORUSEOVERCOVEREDAQUARIUMSONLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION:
Pleasereadthefollowingprecautionsbeforeuse!

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the pump and power cords before performing any
maintenance.

2. Never allow small children to touch, climb-on, or play with the aquarium or its stand. Adult supervision
is required.

3. Never place an aquarium on the oor, it can cause injury or become damaged.

4. Never set an aquarium on an unsturdy or unsupported structure, such as those which are unable to support
the weight of a lled aquarium, are suspended, can rock or sway, can sag, or on wheels or allows the
aquarium to overhang. These could cause the aquarium to leak, crack, or even fall over if a top heavy
situation is created.

5. Aquarium supports that are less than 12" wide (front and back) should be fastened or tethered to a wall
to prevent a top heavy or unstable condition.

6. Do not allow water pump to operate dry at any time.

7. Always observe proper maintenance to ensure optimal operation.

HANDLEWITHCARE!
Alwayshandleaquariumwithcaretoavoidpersonalinjury.

1. Never lift or attempt to move an aquarium that is not completely empty.

2. Never lift an aquarium with wet hands.

3. Never attempt to lift an aquarium by grasping the upper edges of the frame or from the canopy.

4. Always lift or carry an empty aquarium by supporting it from the bottom of the tank.

AQUARIUM LOCATION

1. For best results, place an aquarium in a location best suited to support the total weight of the aquarium.
The lled weight of an aquarium is approximately 10-12 lbs. per gallon of water plus the weight of sand,
gravel, rocks or decorations.

2. Always place an aquarium on a at and level area.

3. Avoid placing an aquarium where it will receive direct sunlight. Full or even partial sunlight can cause
algae growth.

4. Keep aquarium in a well ventilated area away from a heating or cooling vent.

5. Do not place near electronic components and systems (i.e. TV, stereo systems, etc.).

IMPORTANT

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

1. WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:

READANDFOLLOW

ALLSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

2. DANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is employed in the use
of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs by yourself; return the
appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance:

A. If the appliance falls into the water, DO NOT 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 it 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 has been

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 gure below, 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 (Figure A1). If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT
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.

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

4. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or
hot parts such as heaters, reectors, lamp bulbs,
and the like.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Do not install or store the appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather or to temperatures
below freezing.

8. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is
securely installed before operating it.

9. Read and observe all the important notices on
the appliance.

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Grounding Setup:

This appliance should be grounded to minimize
the possibility of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment grounding conductor and
a grounding type plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all appropriate
codes and ordinances.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in Figure A2.

A temporary adaptor which looks like the
adaptor shown (Figure A3) may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as
shown in Figure A4, if a grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be
used only until a grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualied electrician.
(Temporary adapter not included.)

Grounding Installation:

The green-colored ground terminal (screw, and
the like) extending from the adapter must be
fastened to a permanent ground such as a
grounded outlet box.

1. Plug temporary adapter into two-pole
outlet (Figure A4).

2. Insert screw through rigid ear on temporary
adapter and into grounded outlet box
(Figure A5).

Power Strip Setup:

1. If using a power strip, the ground connector
must be plugged into a receptacle controlled by
a GFI (ground fault interrupter) circuit breaker.

2. Make sure to place the power strip in a dry and
safe area away from the aquarium in order to
avoid moisture.

3. Place power strip in a secure and stable area so
that it cannot fall into the aquarium or sump.

4. Make sure all receptacles are protected from
water: splash, spilling and evaporation.

GROUNDING

FIGURE A3

FIGURE A2

Grounded Outlet

Two-Pole
Receptacle

Grounded Plug

Temporary
Adapter

Screw

Grounding Pin

Rigid Ear
(Grounding
Means)

FIGURE A4

Two-Pole Receptacle

Temporary Adapter

Grounded Outlet
Box Cover

Rigid Ear
(Grounding Means)

FIGURE A5

Grounded Outlet
Box Cover

Temporary
Adapter

Grounded Plug

BioCube HQI

ASSEMBLY AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

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BIOCUBE HQI PARTS DIAGRAM

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3

2

4

9

5

6

10

8

7

12

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BIOCUBE HQI

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Part # Description Item #

1 Left Filtration Cover
2 Right Filtration Cover
3 Glass Canopy
4 Filter Cartridge 82105
5 Overow Tray
6 Output Elbow Attachment
7 Flexible Tubing
8 Water Pump 82007
9 Output Discharge Nozzle
10 BioCube Glass Aquarium
11 BioCube Protein Skimmer (see pages 10 and 11 for parts/identication) 82053
12 Refugium Strainer
13 Sponge Filter

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