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USER MANUAL Cayman 80 Open Ferplast

Congratulations and thank you for choosing a Ferplast product. The CAYMAN OPEN aquariums and the relative ARCLIGHT lamp were created according to the Ferplast philosophy comprised of safety, style, innovation and quality. The CAYMAN OPEN aquariums were designed for your satisfaction and the health of the fishes that will inhabit your little underwater world. Setting it up and taking care of it will be easy and funny. Only a few minutes of maintenance each month are required to keep the aquarium running perfectly. The ARCLIGHT lamp will guarantee your aquarium the best possible light and a very elegant design. CAYMAN OPEN and ARCLIGHT are already supplied with everything necessary for maximum performance; every component is type-approved and complies with relative international safety norms.

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

Before carrying out any operation, please read carefully the information below to protect your safety and to prevent damage to the aquarium:• Make sure that the voltage indicated on the device corresponds with the mains voltage.• This product is for indoor use.

• Make sure that your home is protected by a residual current circuit-breaker with a tripping current no higher than 30 mA.

• Do not connect the product to the mains until all of the installation operations have been carried out (including filling the aquarium’s tank).• Disconnect the device from the mains before carrying out maintenance.
• Connect the plugs to the mains, leaving a bend in the cable that is lower than the outlet to prevent drops of water from reaching the mains (A).• Remember that protection against water and dust is guaranteed only when the bulb is connected and the ring nuts are completely tightened.• The bulb must never be submerged in any way.• If the power cable is damaged, the entire device must be replaced.• All extraordinary maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel. Important: by qualified personnel we mean a qualified person entered in the public registry of installers; by extraordinary maintenance we mean any type of maintenance not provided for in the paragraphs under ‘ARCLIGHT lamp maintenance’ and ‘CAYMAN OPEN aquarium maintenance’.• Never pull out the heater from the water when it is connected to the mains. Before removing it from its housing, disconnect it and let it cool in the housing for at least 5 minutes.• Periodically verify that the filter’s intake grilles are never completely obstructed.POSITIONING THE AQUARIUM• Place the aquarium on a sturdy support with a smooth and smooth surface. We recommend Ferplast units, already sized and designed for CAYMAN OPEN.• Place the aquarium indoors where it cannot be reached by direct sunlight (which could cause overheating and the proliferation of algae), far from sources of heat (ex: central heating) and cold air.• Place the aquarium far away from electrical devices that could be damaged by splashing water. PRELIMINARY WARNINGS ARCLIGHT lamps The package contains:
• 1 ARCLIGHT lamp, complete with fluorescent bulbs;

• 2 adjustable brackets, complete with bolts and rubber caps:

• 2 inserts for attachment to ceiling or onto STAR aquariums. Check the integrity of all of the components. Even though Ferplast uses safe packaging and individually inspects each product, check for damage accidentally caused during shipment, storage and sale, which could compromise operation.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS BRACKETS ARCLIGHT lamps come complete with 2 elegantly designed, very strong polycarbonate brackets (C/1). Both can be adjusted from 0 to 8 cm, providing extremely flexible use with all different models of aquariums. Both brackets come with bolts and rubber caps and are suitable for glass up to 15 mm thick. LAMPS All ARCLIGHT lamps are complete with fluorescent bulbs, reflector dish and waterproof bulb socket. To give your fish and plants the best possible light, choose among SEALIFE, FRESHLIFE and TOPLIFE, the Ferplast neon tubes, especially designed for marine and freshwater aquariums.

ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY

The electronic power supply, with bulbs at the water surface and a reflector dish, ensures appropriate lighting of the aquarium environment, while being fully safe and easy to use and maintain. The electronic power supply of the bulbs, compared to traditional power, guarantees:

• energy savings in compliance with European Directive 2000/55 on the use of low energy consumption devices;

• longer lifetime of the bulbs;

• stabler light: more similar to that of the sun (the flickering of traditional lighting is not perceptible);

• better quality light: it remains constant almost until the end of the bulb’s lifetime;

• lower temperatures: the electronic power supply disperses less heat;

• greater safety: when the bulb is burning out, a sophisticated electronic protective device disconnects power, making it safe;

• lighter: the electronic power suppliers are much lighter. INSTALLATION ABOVE THE TANK OF A CAYMAN OPEN AQUARIUM

• Remove the lamp from the package and connect the 2 brackets, sliding them along the guides at the bottom of the lamp itself (B).

• Adjust the 2 brackets, sliding them under the lamp, so that they can be positioned above the tank of your aquarium.

• Secure the bracket to the tank using the bolts and rubber caps (C/4-5), positioning the lamp at the center of the aquarium so that light is distributed evenly.

• Put the inserts into the 2 ends of the lamp (C/7).

• Connect the lamp to the ceiling above the aquarium using two cords and securing them to the inserts using the holes. ABOVE THE TANK OF A STAR AQUARIUM

• To add a lamp to the STAR aquarium, open one of the two side heads of the aquarium’s lid and remove the piston, as shown in the relative operating manual.

• Put the inserts into the 2 ends of the lamp (C/6a).

• Insert the lamp into the guides under the lid using the tabs of the inserts (C/6b); lamps that are already present may need to be repositioned.

• Then close the lid’s head and reposition the relative piston. MAINTENANCE The ARCLIGHT lamps, once installed, do not require special maintenance, except for at least annual replacement of the bulbs to maintain an optimum light spectrum. To replace a bulb (C/8):

• Disconnect the plug from the power supply.

• Unscrew the two waterproof ring nuts of the bulb socket.

• Remove the bulb by rotating it a quarter turn until both pins are aligned with the bulb socket’s slot.

• In the same way, insert the new bulb by rotating it a quarter turn (you will hear a click).

• Carefully tighten the ring nuts. 1 Adjustable brackets (8 cm) 2 Waterproof bulb socket 3 Reflective plates

7 Attachment for ceiling 8 Bulb replacement 4 Bracket bolts 5 Rubber caps 6 Attachment for STAR aquarium

Inside your CAYMAN OPEN aquarium package you will find:

• Open the lamp box and secure the lamp onto the top of the tank, as indicated in the previous paragraph under ‘ARCLIGHT: Installation above the tank of an aquarium’.

• Make sure that the lamp ring nuts are fully tightened.

• Secure the thermometer to the tank in an easily visible position.

• Furnish the aquarium as you like (your dealer can provide help and advice).

• In any case, if you are setting up an aquarium for tropical fresh water fish, we recommend spreading an even layer of Ferplast GREEN ENERGY on the bottom no more than 5 mm high, then covered with fine gravel, making sure that the total thickness is not less than 4 cm. Fill the tank with water (we recommend using 50% tap water and 50% demineralized water for aquariums, although this percentage could vary depending on the characteristics of your tap water).

• Set the heater temperature according to the chosen types of fish and plants (for example, for tropical aquariums with fresh water, the average temperature is approximately 25-26 °C).

• Install the filter in the tank, scrupulously following the instructions in the relative operating manual (including the addition of BLUSTART tablets when the filter is turned on).

• Arrange the plants in the aquarium 24 hours after placing the water in the tank so that the water’s temperature and chemical values have stabilized.

• We recommend illuminating the aquarium approximately 8 hours per day: if excessive algae develop, reduce the photoperiod to 7 hours; if the plants have difficulty growing, increase it up to 9 - 10 hours (we recommend using a Ferplast plug-in timer).

• Before inserting the fish, you must wait 10-12 days so that the filter is active. We recommend verifying the parameters of your aquarium water with the MULTISTICK TESTER. Your dealer will be able to offer advice on the ideal temperature, hardness, etc., based on the types of fishe and plants you have decided to grow in your aquarium. The parameters should be frequently retested. When the fish are inserted, add the remaining BLUSTART tablets supplied with the filter, as indicated in the relative operating manual.

• During the filter necessary running-in period, add a small dose of dry food every day: this will facilitate the formation of the bacterial flora.

• We do not recommend initially adding a high number of fish to the aquarium, but rather to reach the maximum population gradually. NOTE: Because this aquarium does not have a lid, special attention must be placed on the types of fishes raised; there are, in fact, certain species that under special conditions, for example fierce aggressiveness, could jump out of the aquarium. Contact your dealer. CAYMAN OPEN aquariums AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE The main maintenance that we recommend, aside from the daily supply of food, is the annual replacement of the bulbs and periodic checking of the temperature and chemical values: 1 Siphon the bottom as needed using the special BLU 9025/9027 gravel cleaner on sale at your dealer’s store; 2 Add demineralized water (to salt water and fresh water aquariums) to replace what has evaporated as soon as the tank’s level is excessively low; 3 Replace 5-10% of the tank’s water with demineralized water at least once a month; 4 Clean the outside of the tank without using detergents. Be very careful not to damage the silicone seal that holds the plates of glass together; 5 Clean the inside of the tank with BLU 9031/9036/9038/9039 floating magnetic brushes, available at your dealer’s store. 6 Clean the filter at the times and using the procedures indicated in the relative operating manual. STAND We reccomend using a Ferplast Stand, especially designed to support a CAYMAN OPEN aquarium, ensuring a solid, smooth even surface. Adjustable feet NOTES The CAYMAN OPEN aquarium is designed for fresh water and salt water tropical environments. Nevertheless, its modularity and great flexibility means that it may be used for different kinds of environments (even temperate, with the addition of a cooler), with various accessories (special filtering systems, skimmers,

ENERGY systems, GREEN ENERGY fertilizers, bulbs with different spectrums, etc.). Contact your dealer for more information. Your dealer will also be able to recommend fishes for your aquarium and their food, including how much and how often they need to be fed. 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.

ACCESSORIES Every part of the CAYMAN OPEN aquarium, ARCLIGHT lamp and relative filter can be easily replaced. Spare parts are available at the store where the filter was purchased. Numerous Ferplast accessories that are continuously updated, useful for adapting the aquarium to all kinds of needs, are also available. To replace a component and always guarantee your product maximum operation and safety, only original Ferplast spare parts must be used. The installation of non-original spare parts annuls the warranty. WARRANTY COVERAGE Ferplast guarantees the CAYMAN OPEN and the ARCLIGHT lamp and all of its components and accessories according to the terms of the following clause and current provisions of the law. The warranty is valid for manufacturing defects only and includes free repair or replacement. The warranty is annulled in the following cases: damage and/or defects due to negligence, wear, use not conforming with the information and warnings cited in the present booklet, accidents, tampering, improper use, incorrect repairs, lack of proof of purchase. Bulbs, the starter (if present), sponges and filtering materials in general are not covered under the warranty. 363140-4_FI_CaymanOpen_Arclight.indd 9363140-4_FI_CaymanOpen_Arclight.indd 9 15/09/11 17.0415/09/11 17.0410 CAYMAN AQUARIUMS