Capri 60 Led - Aquarium Ferplast - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Capri 60 Led Ferplast

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• Check that all parts are undamaged (lights, heater, glass and plastic parts, etc.). Ferplast uses strong, secure packaging and checks each aquarium individually, but we recommend you also check that no accidental damage has occurred during transport, storage or sale which could aect its watertight seal and safe use.

• 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 lling with water.

• Always disconnect all appliances from the electric power supply before carrying out any maintenance.

• Remember that the protection of the lights from water and dust is guaranteed only when the uorescent tubes are correctly inserted and the ring nuts perfectly tightened.

• The light must never be submerged.

• The power cable has Z-type wiring, so if damaged it must be replaced by a qualied electrician.

• All special maintenance work must be carried out by a qualied electrician. ‘Special maintenance’ means any kind of work not included in the paragraph ‘MAINTAINING THE CAPRI AQUARIUM’ and ‘MAINTAINING THE BLUWAVE FILTER’. ‘Qualied electrician’ means any qualied member of the register of installer.

• Never remove the heater (if present) 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 lter intake grilles are not blocked.

• Always ensure that the water level stays above the minimum level and below the maximum; both are marked on the front of the BLUWAVE lter. Remember that the water level should always be between the MIN and MAX levels, both shown on the front of the BLUWAVE lter and always at 1.5 cm distance from the lamp.

• Do not damage the silicone cord with scissors, pliers, brushes or scrapers.

• Do not use detergents, solvents or chemical products (descaler, ammonium-based

364432-1_FI CAPRI LED_48pagine.indd 6 18/05/17 17:15CAPRI LED aquariums 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 at surface in both directions (length and depth), so as not to break the glass or damage the silicone. IMPORTANT. Within the European Union, a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, documentation or packaging indicates that the product cannot be disposed of in the regular household waste stream, in compliance with EU Directive 2012/19/EC and with current local regulations. The product must be disposed of at recycling centres or authorised waste disposal centres for electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance with current legislation in the country where the product is found. Incorrect disposal of this type of waste can have a negative impact on the environment and human health, caused by the potentially hazardous substances produce by electrical and electronic equipment. Correct disposal of these products will also contribute to the ecient use of natural resources. Further information is available from the product retailer, the competent local authorities and national manufacturer’s organisations.

CAPRI LED: DISCOVERING ITS GREAT QUALITIES

1 LED light 2 Lamp switch 3 Hatch 4 Top cover (can be completely removed from the tank, tested for being totally watertight (IP67) 5 Snap-o plugs 6 Internal integrated lter system BLUWAVE, equipped with: A heater (to adjust it, just re-set the selector on the top of the heater to the required temperature); B BLUPOWER pump; C double water intake; D adjustable circulation jet. The BLUWAVE lter ensures 3 ltration stages: E mechanical ltration (two, easily removable, independent baskets containing two sponges for mechanical ltration); F biological ltration; G adsorbent ltration (sponge soaked in active carbon).

POSITIONING THE CAPRI LED AQUARIUM

• The aquarium should be placed on a solid at base with a smooth even surface.

• 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.

• 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 (7).

• We reccomend using a Ferplast Stand, especially designed to support a CAPRI LED aquarium, ensuring a solid, smooth even surface (8).

SETTING UP THE CAPRI LED AQUARIUM

1 Position the internal BLUWAVE lter inside the tank in the preferred position (sideways or backwards) using the special suckers or some silicone (we recommend using BLU 9015 silicone by Ferplast). 2 Ensure that the ring nuts on the LED lights are tightened. 3 Furnish the aquarium according to your taste (your local aquarium shop will be able to help and advise you). 4 Set the required heater temperature (where tted) according to the type of sh and plants used (e.g. for freshwater tropical sh the average temperature is about 25-26

C). 5 Put 1 capsules of BLUSTART (bacterial activator) in the rst BLUWAVE lter compartment. 6 Only now connects the plug to the electric power supply and check all the equipment is working correctly. In case of problems, contact your retailer.

364432-1_FI CAPRI LED_48pagine.indd 7 18/05/17 17:15CAPRI LED aquariums 7 If live plants are being used, we recommend laying about 1 cm of fertilized gravel on the bottom of the tank and 2 cm of gravel. Fill the aquarium by pouring water onto a at dish placed on the bottom to prevent the material used to create the base from being moved about. 8 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 diculty growing, increase to 9-10 hours. 9 To care for and protect your sh, it is strongly advised to wait until the lter has matured: the rst sh should only be introduced 10-12 days after the addition of BLUSTART lter 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 by Ferplast. Your local retailer will be able to advise you on the ideal water temperature, hardness etc., according to the type of sh and plants you have decided to keep in your CAPRI aquarium. It is advisable to repeat these tests regularly. 10 During the lter maturing period, add a small quantity of dry food each day: this will help the formation of bacterial ora. 11 When adding the sh, insert the remaining BLUSTART lter activator capsules in the rst lter compartment. 12 We recommend not putting too many sh into the aquarium all at once, but building up to the maximum population gradually. 13 Your retailer will be able to advise you on the choice of sh to keep in your CAPRI LED aquarium, the quantity and type of food to use and the feeding frequency.

CAPRI LED AQUARIUM 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 to replace that which is lost by evaporation. Remember that the internal lter must always be submerged;

• replacing 5-10% of the water with demineralised water at least monthly;

• replacing the LED lamps is not necessary. On the contrary, it is necessary in case of uorescent ones,

• cleaning the inside of the aquarium using oating magnetic brushes BLU 9031/9036/9038/9039 designed by Ferplast.

BLUWAVE FILTER MAINTENANCE

The main maintenance procedures we recommend are: A Rinsing all the mechanical ltration sponges at least every 2-3 weeks (9); B Replacing the mechanical ltration sponges at least every 6 months; C The eect 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 lter to perform a mechanical function. In any case, it should be changed at least every 6 months (10); D During periods when the sh are being treated with a solution added to the water for illness or disease, the adsorbent sponge should be removed from the lter (so this does not reduce the benecial eects of the treatment). When the treatment is over, we recommend putting in a new sponge; E Always keeping the lter intake grilles clean; F Checking the pump at least every 6 months and cleaning it when necessary in the following way:

• unscrew the lter top;

• remove the pump unit, adsorbent sponge and return pipe from the lter, pulling it upwards (10 a);

• re-assemble the unit following these instructions in reverse. G The biological materials should not be washed. Therefore, we suggest never removing them from the lter so they retain their active bacterial properties. GUARANTEE. This product, all its parts and accessories are covered by warranty within the limits provided for in this paragraph and the legal regulations currently in force. The guarantee only covers manufacturing defects and provides for free repair or replacement. The guarantee does not cover damage and/or defects caused by carelessness, wear and tear, usage not in accordance with the instructions and warnings in this booklet, accidents, tampering, improper use, incorrect repairs and purchases not conrmed by receipt.