Fluval VUE Manual page 9

1- PREPARING YOUR
AQUARIUM
Leakage test: Before setting up your tank, fill the
aquarium with water and leave it for 48 hours in
a bathroom or laundry room in order to check for
leakage. Note that the tank should not be placed
directly on the tile or concrete floor, the aquarium
needs to be first be placed on top of a piece of
styrofoam, foam, carpet or similar type of material
for this test.
NEVER USE SOAP OR DETERGENTS on any
component placed in your aquarium.
• Carefully remove all components from the
packaging and ensure that nothing is missing or
damaged.
• Thoroughly rinse the aquarium using fresh water.
• The location of the aquarium is very important.
A fully decorated and filled aquarium will be
extremely heavy, and once in position it will
be difficult to move. It should be placed on a
level, sturdy surface; away from any electrical
equipment, direct sunlight, drafts, heat sources
or high traffic areas. Do not place the aquarium
where water spills will cause damage.
• If the aquarium is placed on a cabinet, ensure
the cabinet or stand is sized to that of the
aquarium and that it is designed to handle the
weight of a completely filled aquarium. Using
a cabinet or stand not sized to that of the
aquarium, or not designed to support the weight
of the aquarium may cause an unsafe condition.
• If the aquarium is placed on a cabinet, it should
be placed directly on the cabinet without any
additional support or damper in between.
NEVER insert lining between the cabinet and
the aquarium. Use a level to ensure that the
aquarium is perfectly level on the cabinet.
DECORATING AND ADDING WATER
• Rinse gravel (sold separately) and ornaments
(sold separately) to remove any debris before
adding to your aquarium.
• Carefully add and distribute gravel in the
aquarium avoiding the walls.
• Decorate with plants, rocks and other ornaments
(sold separately).
• Fill the aquarium with room temperature water.
• Add correct doses of water conditioner
and biological aquarium supplement (sold
separately).
LED STRIP LIGHT
• Connect the power cord of the canopy/LED light
Bright Daytime White and Deep Blue Nighttime
positions.
ADDING THE FILTER
• This aquarium kit includes an internal filter. The
aquarium filter is generally installed at the rear of
the aquarium. Ensure the aquarium is unplugged
before installing filter.
• Please read and observe all important notices
and follow filter installation instructions included
with this appliance. Make sure to create a "drip
loop" for safety. Note: if you wish to install a clip­
on filter/upgrade your filter, there is an optional
"punch out" located on the rear of the canopy
for clip­on filter installation (clip­on filter sold
separately).
IF ADDING A HEATER
• Ensure the aquarium is unplugged before
installing heater.
• Please read and observe all important notices
and follow heater installation instructions
included with this appliance. Make sure to create
a "drip loop" for safety.
module to the transformer,
and then plug transformer
into the electrical outlet.
Make sure to create a "drip
loop" for safety.
• Set LED lighting modes
using touch switch on top of
the canopy to shift between
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