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WARNING
» This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash you hand after handling the product.
» It is your sole responsability to verify that the plug and receptacle are clean/free of moisture
and salt build up at all times. The receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium, and
magnesium. Failure to do so may cause fire and/or loss of life.
» Do not plug into an extension cord or power strip.
» A drip loop must be used when plug into any electrical devices. A drip loop is part of the
cord hanging below the receptacle.
» The national code requires all aquarium equipment to be plugged into a G.F.C.I. (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical outlet. If you do not have a G.F.C.I., have an electrician
install one prior to operating any aquarium components.
PRECAUTION AND WARNING
Before installing a ViaAqua® Aquarium Kit Read and Follow all warn-
ings and safeguards and to guard against injury, basic safety precau-
tions need to be observed.
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Read and follow all warning and instructions.
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The aquarium must be placed on a strong and level aquarium stand.
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If the light hood is to fall into the water or is sitting in water do not reach for
it. Unplug the light fixture first then retrieve and/or remove. If the light is to
get wet unplug immediately.
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Always unplug all electrical devices prior to working on the aquarium and/or
filter.
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Do not operate if any of the electrical cords are damaged.
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Never yank or pull the cord from the electrical outlet.
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Only use the aquarium for it intended use.
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Do not lift the aquarium with water inside.
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Do not operate the pump without water.
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All components are intended for indoor use only.
INSTALLATION
First decide on what kind of fish you would like to keep.
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Goldfish-coldwater
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Tropical fish
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Saltwater aquarium
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Planted aquarium
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Reef aquarium
1.
On a perfectly flat surface fill the aquarium with water to verify that there are not any
leaks. Now that there are not any leaks remove the water from the aquarium. Never lift
the aquarium with water either scoop or siphon water from the aquarium.
2.
Guidelines for aquarium location.
a.
Do not put the aquarium directly in the front of a window.
b.
Do not put next to a door that leads to the outside. Any consistent draft will make it
very difficult to maintain a stable temperature.
c.
If you are not placing the aquarium on an aquarium stand verify that the surface is
flat, level and strong. Note that water weights approx. 8 lbs. per gallon.
d.
Keep out of reach of children.
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