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USER MANUAL Cayman 80 Professional Ferplast

BE = BLUEXTREMEBW = BLUWAVEBC = BLUCOMPACT

PRELIMINARY WARNINGS Before carrying out any installation, please read the following instructions carefully to ensure your safety and prevent damage to the aquarium:• Ensure that the voltage shown on the all electrical components corresponds to that of your home electrical power supply.• The aquarium is intended only for indoor use.• Before switching on make sure your home is protected by an automatic safety breaker switch (or individual breaker plug) with an operating current of no more than 30 mA.• Do not connect the aquarium to the power supply before correctly completing all the installation procedures, including filling with water.• Always disconnect all appliances from the electric power supply before carrying out any maintenance.• Always ensure that the water level stays above the minimum level and below the maximum; both are marked on the front of the BLUWAVE filter.• Remember that the protection of the lights from water and dust is guaranteed only when the fluorescent tubes are correctly inserted and the ring nuts perfectly tightened.• The lights must never be submerged.• The ventilation openings must never be obstructed, covered or positioned near objects that could prevent them functioning efficiently.• The power cable has Y-type wiring, so if damaged it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.• All special maintenance work must be carried out by a qualified electrician.Congratulations on having chosen the CAYMAN aquarium. CAYMAN has been designed to give you the greatest pleasure and to fully safeguard the life and health of your fish and plants. Setting up and running your CAYMAN aquarium will be simple and fun. A few minutes maintenance each month is all that’s needed to ensure the aquarium is always perfectly efficient. CAYMAN is supplied with all the parts and accessories needed for it to function at its best. The aquarium and all parts have been fully tested and comply with the relative international safety regulations.

WARNINGS Although Ferplast only uses high quality silicone, during maintenance of your aquarium we recommend that you:• do not damage the silicone cord with scissors, pliers, brushes or scrapers;

• do not use detergents, solvents or chemical products (descaler, ammonium-based products, etc.) to clean the glass, as they could damage the silicone, causing it to become detached (possibly some time later); • do not use adhesives or adhesive tape near the silicone when applying backgrounds.

MOREOVER• You should always use a spirit level to make sure that the aquarium is placed on a perfectly flat surface in both directions (length and depth), so as not to break the glass or damage the silicone. • The floor (3) must hold the total weight of the support (2) and of the set up tank (1) (including water, and decorations). • The product guarantee becomes null and void if these instructions and warnings are not followed. VERY IMPORTANT !11

IMPORTANT ‘Special maintenance’ means any kind of work not included in the paragraph ‘Maintaining the CAYMAN aquarium’ and ‘Maintaining the BLUWAVE filter’. ‘Qualified electrician’ means any qualified member of the register of installer.

• Take care never to pour or splash liquids onto the cover because it contains electrical parts.

• Never remove the heater from the water when it is connected to the electric power supply. Before removing the heater, disconnect it and leave it to cool inside its housing for at least 5 minutes.

• Check that the filter intake grilles are not blocked.

POSITIONING THE AQUARIUM

• The aquarium should be placed on a solid flat base with a smooth even surface (see the CAYMAN aquariums weight when full at page 2). We recommend using Ferplast display cabinets, especially designed for your CAYMAN.

• Position the aquarium in a protected area not exposed to direct sunlight (which could cause overheating and a proliferation of algae), away from sources of heat (e.g. heating radiators), cold air and drafts.

• Position the aquarium away from electrical equipment that could be wet by splashes of water.

DISCOVERING THE GREAT QUALITIES

1 TOP COVER Firmly hinged to the frame of the aquarium, it has been tested to prevent humidity and splashes of water escaping; it can be raised to 95°. A special self-supporting arm allows it to be kept partially raised (1d). 2 FRONT HATCH Quick, handy access for feeding the fish without having to open the top cover.

3 FOOD DISPENSER HOUSING

Housing for the CHEF PRO automatic food dispenser created by Ferplast to always provide the exact amounts both for food in flakes and in granules. 4 CABLE HOUSING A space where all the electrical components are connected. The cable winder (2) lets you gather in any excess pump and heater cable so that loose wires are not left lying in or above the water. 5 UPPER FRAME Solid frame, perfectly matched to the design of the aquarium, allowing the filter to be held in various positions. 6 TIMER Timer for setting the lights to switch on and off (CLASSIC model excluded) (3a): - Set the arrow to the right time by turning the timer wheel - Set the time for the lights to come on by moving the pins towards the outside - Set the timer switch onto one of the positions: T = lights controlled by timer OFF = lights always off ON = lights controlled by timer N.B. Remember that the timer must always be reset whenever the electric power supply is switched off. 7 PUMPHEATER SWITCH Bipolar switch which completely disconnects the pump and heater from the power supply, ensuring maximum safety and convenience during maintenance inside the aquarium (3b). The bipolar switch can also be used when distributing food so as to reduce water surface turbulence and prevent the food being spread around the tank (CAYMAN CLASSIC excluded). 8 SNAPOFF PLUGS These can be easily removed to fit the intake and return pipes of an external pump or for other accessories (aeration pipes, power cables for optional accessories, CO

etc.) (4). 9 TANK CAYMAN aquariums are manufactured from special float glass. A very high performance silicone ensures the maximum stability and seal. Each aquarium undergoes a number of advanced systems checks to make sure there are no water leaks. 10 FILTER According to the different aquarium models, CAYMAN includes BLUWAVE integrated filter system 9, BLUEXTREME external filtering system 10a or BLUCOMPACT internal filter 10b.

a. Watertight light fitting b. Snap-off plugs c. Hinges d. Self-supporting arm e. Automatic food dispenser opening

a. Timer switch b. Pump heater switch c. Timer wheel Connect the plugs to your electric power supply leaving a loop in the cable below the electrical socket to prevent drops of water running down the cable and into the power supply.12

CAYMAN AQUARIUMS 11 LIGHTING All the lights in CAYMAN aquariums have been specially designed to produce the best conditions for fish and plants. The electronic power supply, with water-surface lights and reflector dish, ensures the correct lighting for the aquarium with maximum safety, ease of use and maintenance. Electronic lighting guarantees:

• Electricity savings in compliance with European Directive 2000/55/EC on the use of power supplies for low energy consumption fluorescent lighting;• Longer tube life.• More stable light: more similar to sunlight with none of the typical flickering of traditional lighting.• Superior quality light: it remains constant almost to the very end of the tube’s life.• Lower temperatures: electronic lighting produces less heat.• Higher safety: when the fluorescent tube burns out, a sophisticated electronic protection system cuts off the power and renders the equipment completely safe.• Less weight: electronic lighting systems are much lighter.12 CAYMAN SOFTWARE All tanks (except for CAYMAN 40 CLASSIC/COLOURS/PLUS/OPEN models) are provided with the very useful AQUARIUM SOFTWARE CD, specifically developed by a team of Ferplast experts to help install a freshwater or marine aquarium without making mistakes. The software is divided into three parts and is constantly updated and expanded at each edition. Apart from helping to choose favourite fish, it enables to receive information on any incompatibility among species and finally offers practical advice on how to resolve many possible inconveniences encountered when installing and maintaining an aquarium. SETTING UP
• For CAYMAN models: remove the sucker from the back of the filter (it is only there to secure the filter during transport). Position the filter at the side or back of the aquarium, as you prefer, sliding it along the special guides on the frame of the cover until you hear a click (5).• It may be necessary to open the rear filter cover during installation (2) in order to: - take the pump and heater cable from the special cable winder; - pass the cables through the cover in the CLASSIC versions.• Ensure that the ring nuts on the lights are tightened (6).• Attach the thermometer inside of the tank in a visible position.• Decorate the aquarium as you please (your local retailer will be able to help and advise you).• Fill the aquarium by pouring water onto a dish placed on the bottom to prevent the material used to create the base from being moved about. In general, it is advisable to mix tap water with about 50% demineralised water for aquariums; however, this percentage may vary according to the chemical contents of your tap water (get advice and the right amount of demineralised water from your retailer).• Set the required heater temperature according to the type of fish and plants used (e.g. for freshwater tropical fish the average temperature is about 25-26°C).• Put 1 (for CAYMAN 50, 60 and 80) or 2 capsules (CAYMAN 110) of BLUSTART (bacterial activator) in the first BLUWAVE filter compartment. Set the required lighting period with the timer (if included) and only now should you connect the plug to the electric power supply and check all the equipment is working correctly. In case of problems, contact your retailer. We recommend lighting the aquarium for about 8 hours a day: if there are signs of excessive algae development, reduce the lighting to 7 hours; if the plants have difficulty growing, increase to 9-10 hours. Before arranging the plants in the aquarium, we recommend waiting at least one day to allow time for the heater to stabilise the required water temperature. To guarantee a luxuriant plant growth, Ferplast produces two CO diffusion systems (7):• KIT CO ENERGY CLASSIC: fermentation CO system• KIT CO ENERGY PROFESSIONAL: cylinder CO system

To care for and protect your fish, it is strongly advised to wait until the filter has matured: the first fish should only be introduced 10-12 days after the addition of BLUSTART filter activator capsules. Before doing so, it is in any case advisable to check the readings and chemical levels of the water using the special MULTISTICK TESTER gauge which allows you to check 5 main parameters simultaneously: NO

, KH, GH and pH. Your local retailer will be able to advise you on the ideal water temperature, hardness etc., according to the type of fish and plants you have decided to keep in your CAYMAN aquarium. It is advisable to repeat these tests regularly.

• During the filter maturing period, add a small quantity of dry food each day: this will help the formation of bacterial flora.

• When adding the fish, insert the remaining BLUSTART filter activator capsules in the first filter compartment.

• We recommend not putting too many fish into the aquarium all at once, but building up to the maximum population gradually. MAINTENANCE The main maintenance procedures we recommend, in addition to the daily provision of food and regular checking of the temperature and chemical levels, are:

• Siphoning the bottom when required using the special aquarium gravel cleaner BLU 9025/9027 on sale at your local retailer.

• Adding demineralised water (both in salt-water and freshwater aquariums) to replace that which is lost by evaporation as soon as the water level approaches the minimum (shown on the front of the filter). Remember that the water level should always be between the MIN and MAX levels, both shown on the front of the BLUWAVE filter.

• Replacing 5-10% of the water with demineralised water at least monthly.

• Replacing the fluorescent tubes at least every year to retain an optimum light spectrum. To replace a tube (8): - firstly remove the plug from the electric power socket unscrew the two watertight ring nuts on the light fitting; - remove the tube by rotating it a quarter turn until the pins are both lined up with the slit in the lamp holder; - insert the new tube in the same way, rotating it a quarter turn (you’ll hear a small click); - carefully tighten the ring. N.B.

• If one of the two tubes burns out, both will switch off. Cleaning the outside of the aquarium, avoiding the use of detergents or chemical substances. A sponge soaked in distilled water with a few drops of vinegar is enough to remove any signs of lime scale from the glass. Be particularly careful not to damage the bead of silicone that firmly bonds the sheets of glass together. Cleaning the inside of the aquarium using BLU 9031/9036/9038/9039, the floating magnetic brushes designed by Ferplast in relation to the thickness of the glass in your aquarium. The practical Ferplast cleaning kit BLU 9019 equipped with interchangeable blade and sponges, is also available. The use of detergent is not recommended.

BLUWAVE 03/05/0709 INTERNAL FILTER

CAYMAN models are provided with BLUWAVE internal filter, the most advanced integrated filter system (9). Look at the BLUWAVE user’s manual to have more information about its use and maintenance.

BLUEXTREME 700/1100 EXTERNAL FILTER

CAYMAN OPEN models are provided with BLUEXTREME most powerful filtering system (10a). Look at the BLUEXTREME user’s manual to have more information about its use and maintenance.

BLUCOMPACT 01/02 INTERNAL FILTER

CAYMAN CLASSIC/PLUS models are provided with BLUCOMPACT filter (10b). Compact yet powerful, it assures efficient water filtration. Great flexibility of use, thanks to the suction cups and easy to clean. Look at the BLUCOMPACT user’s manual to have more information about its use and maintenance.

The main maintenance procedures we recommend are:• Rinsing all the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 2-3 weeks: A BLUWAVE 03; C BLUWAVE 05 and 07, when replacing them, ensure that the right order is maintained (fine sponge top (a), coarse sponge below (b); E BLUWAVE 09.• Replacing the mechanical filtration sponges at least every 6 months. Only use BLUMEC spare parts.• The effect of the adsorbent sponge ceases in about 2-3 weeks; we therefore advise, if necessary, replacing it with a Ferplast replacement sponge available from leading retailers or leaving it in the filter to perform a mechanical function, rinsing it every 2-3 weeks. In any case, it should be changed at least every 6 months: B BLUWAVE 03; D BLUWAVE 05-07; F BLUWAVE 09. BLUCARBON active carbon granules or the BLUZEOLITE zeolite may also fit into this section.• During periods when the fish are being treated with a solution added to the water for illness or disease, the adsorbent sponge should be removed from the filter (so this does not reduce the beneficial effects of the treatment). When the treatment is over, we recommend putting in a new sponge.• Always keeping the filter intake grilles clean.• Checking the pump at least every 2 months and cleaning it when necessary in the following way: - disconnect the pump and heater from your electric power supply; - unscrew the filter top; - remove the pump unit, adsorbent sponge and return pipe from the filter, pulling it upwards (B - D - F); - remove the pump from the return pipe, remove the front section and remove the rotor. In the BLUWAVE 09 remove the BLUMODULAR together with the relative spray-bar (G - H - I). If necessary, replace the rotor with an original Ferplast spare part; - remove any lime scale or impurities with soft brush BLU 9037 (never use detergents or chemical substances); - re-assemble the unit following these instructions in reverse. IMPORTANT• The biological materials should not be washed. Therefore, we suggest never removing them from the filter so they retain their active bacterial properties.• However if you think it beneficial to replace these biological materials with others of a different type to Ferplast’s, put them into the two cartridges separately, leaving a period of at least 2-3 weeks between each introduction (BLUWAVE 05, 07 and 09 filters).• Use only original Ferplast parts to replace any filter components. The use of non-Ferplast parts nullifies the guarantee. BLURINGS and BLUBALLS spare parts are available at your local retailer. BLUWAVE 03 BLUWAVE 09 1 Pump body2 Rotor3 Cover

SUGGE STED ACCESSO RIE S

Ferplast also offers a complete range of aquarium accessories. Ask to your local retailer: CHEF PRO 12 CHEF PRO automatic fish feeder is able to provide optimum fish feeding conditions, keeping the fish food fresh over time. In fact, the container houses an auger, which keeps the food well mixed while pushing constant doses towards the outlet. The CHEF PRO feeder is ideal for flaked or granular food. CHEF PRO is a completely safe product as it runs on a very low power supply (3 Volts). BLUMODULAR (13) Internal modular filter with adjustable flow. Complete with filter material. Modules (that may be combined and added at will) let various materials be used simultaneously, guaranteeing high power suction and rapid flow. BLUSKIMMER 14 BLUSKIMMER internal skimmer, designed by Ferplast, ensure full respect for the life and health of fish and invertebrates. Installing and managing it allows you to keep your marine aquarium perfectly efficient, thanks to the innovative technical solutions that allow the formation of a dense, dry foam that can retain the dirt and easily remove it from the aquarium. BLUSKIMMER is supplied with all the parts and accessories needed for it to function at its best. The integrated pump is homologated and conforms to all the relative international safety standards (EN60335-2-41). CAYMAN FURNITURES (15) Here is a line of particularly sturdy products which enhances the designs of the tanks. Those who choose a Ferplast stand will rest their tank on solid supports.

SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Every part of the CAYMAN aquarium and Ferplast filters can be easily replaced. The parts are available from the retailer where you bought the aquarium. A full range of updated Ferplast accessories are always available for adapting your aquarium to your individual needs. To replace any part and always ensure the full working order and safety of your product, use only Ferplast original parts. Installing non-Ferplast parts nullifies the guarantee. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The CAYMAN aquarium is designed for tropical salt-water or freshwater environments. Its modularity and great flexibility also allow it to be used in a number of different situations (including temperate ones, with the addition of a cooler), and the use of various accessories (special filtration systems, skimmers, CO

dispensers, fertilized gravel, different spectrum lights etc.). Contact your local retailer who will be able to advise you. Your retailer will also be able to advise you on the choice of fish to keep in your aquarium and the quantity and type of food to use and feeding frequency. WARRANTY Ferplast guarantees this product within the limits of the present clause and of the current legal regulation. The guarantee is valid only against manufacturing faults and it includes free product repair or replacement. The guarantee is not valid for damage and/or faults caused by negligence, wear, improper use, accidents, tempering, incorrect repairs, purchase not confirmed by receipt. The fluorescent tubes, starter (where included), sponges and filtering materials are not covered by guarantee. IMPORTANT Within the European Union the barred rubbish container symbol indicates that the product, at the end of its lifecycle, needs to be sent to separate collection point for electrical and electronic waste and cannot be disposed of together with domestic solid waste. To ensure correct product disposal, please dispose of this product in compliance with the law provisions of the country where the product is found.