Mini Flat - Aquarium EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Mini Flat EHEIM

Operating manual (translation) miniFLAT shallow water 󰄈lter (2203) miniUP interior 󰄈lter (2204) skim350 surface skimmer General user instructions Information on using the operating manual ▶ Before using the appliance for the 󰘰rst time, the operating manual must be read fully and understood. ▶ Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location. ▶ Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party. Symbol explanation The following symbols are used on the appliance. The appliance must only be used indoors, and exclusively for aquariums. The appliance is of protection class II. The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against perma

nent submerging. The appliance is certi󰘰ed according to the relevant national regulations and directives, and conforms to EU standards The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual. DANGER! Risk of serious personal injury or death from a general source of danger. IPX8English

Application The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used: ‧ for aquarium-related purposes ‧ indoors ‧ in compliance with the technical data The following limitations apply to the appliance: ‧ do not use for commercial or industrial purposes ‧ do not use together with caustic, in󰘱ammable, aggressive or explosive substances, food or drinking water ‧ the water temperature may not exceed 35°C ‧ never operate without a water 󰘱ow DANGER! Danger of electric shock with the risk of serious personal injury or death. WARNING! Danger of serious personal injury or health hazard. CAUTION! Note on the risk of material damage. Note with useful information and tips. Typographical conventions: Reference to a 󰘰gure, in this case, reference to 󰘰gure A. You are prompted for an action. ⌦AEnglish

Safety Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded. For your safety ‧ Do not let the appliance packaging and small parts get into the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can arise (danger of su󰘯ocation!). Keep away from animals. ‧ This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of someone responsible for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from said person. Children should be super

vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ‧ Only for European markets: This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised. ‧ Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, are undamaged. ‧ The appliance must never be operated out of water. ‧ Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre. ‧ The mains cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped. ‧ Only carry out the work described in these instructions. ‧ Never make technical modi󰘰cations to the appliance. ‧ Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance. ‧ We recommend protecting all electrical aquarium appliances via a residual current protective device with a rated residual current of 30 mA maximum.English

Maintenance Caution! Material damage. ▶ Do not use hard objects or cleaning agents for cleaning. Cleaning or changing the 󰄈lter cartridge and cleaning the pump miniFLAT/miniUP (⌦G/H/I/J) skim350 (⌦F/G/H/I)

1. Before maintenance work, remove the mains plug.

2. Gently tilt the 󰘰lter container

3. Remove the 󰘰lter container from the pump cover

5. Wash the 󰘰lter cartridge or replace it.

6. Remove the pump cover from the pump body

out of the pump body.

8. Using a brush, clean all components under a jet of water.

9. Install all components again in reverse order.

Spare parts miniFLAT/miniUP see page 3. skim350 see page 6. ‧ In the event of leakage or when the residual current protection device is triggered, immediately disconnect all devices in the aquarium from the power supply. ‧ If they are not being used, always disconnect all devices in the aquar

ium from the power supply before you install/remove any parts and before all cleaning and maintenance work. ‧ Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture and wetness. A drip loop must be formed with the mains cable. This prevents any water running along the cable to the mains socket, which would result in a short-circuit. ‧ The electrical data of the appliance must match the data of the power mains. This data is found on the type plate, the packaging and in these instructions.English

Decommissioning and disposal Disposal When disposing of the appliance, pay attention to the relevant statutory regulations. Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union: Within the European Union, disposal of electrically op

erated appliances is governed by national regulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be disposed of with the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.Français