Professionel 3 1200XLT - Water filter EHEIM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Professionel 3 1200XLT EHEIM

WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following. a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. b) DANGER- To avoid possible electric shock, special care should be taken since water is emplo- yed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt repairs yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance

1) If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it. First unplug it then retrieve it. If electrical

components of the appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately. (Non-immersible equipment only)

2) If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the

power source. (Immersible equipment only)

3) Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on

parts not intended to be wet.

4) Do not operate any appliance if it has damaged cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has

been dropped or damaged in any manner.

5) To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position

aquarium stand and tank to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto receptacle or plug. A „drip-loop“, shown in the gure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The „drip-loop“ is a part of the cord below the lever of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact wit the receptacle. If the plug or socket does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine DRIP LOOP for presence of water in the receptacle. c) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. d) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heater, reectors, lamp bulbs, and the like. e) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. f) Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. g) Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing. h) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.

i) Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.

j) If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled. k) „SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS“ Thank you very much for buying your new EHEIM professionel 3 high tech generation external lter. With its developed priming aid, functional safety adapter and optical ow monitoring, this innovative system provides optimal convenience and utmost safety. The large container volume, the prelter on top and the nely balanced lter media assembly ensure optimal water clarication and a highly efcient decomposition of pollutants, thus ensuring the well-being of your aquarium occupants. The lter is extremely easy and convenient to operate properly. These detailed instructions tell you everything worth knowing about initial installation, maintenance and servicing.17 english This equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limitted physical, sensory or mental abilities or for persons with no experience or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for safety or unless they have received from such a person instructions on how to use the equipment. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the equipment. Do not clean the unit – or parts of it – in the dishwater. Not dishwater resistant! Do not dispose of this product as normal household waste. Take it to your local refuse collection site. The device’s power cable cannot be replaced. An external power cable or power supply unit must not be repaired. In case of cable damage, the device must no longer be used. Any damaged external power cables or power supply units must always be replaced. Contact your specialist dealer or an EHEIM service center. The heating coil and the electronic components must only be replaced by experts commissioned by the EHEIM customer service. Take the erection height into account when selecting the device’s operation site. To assure optimum functional safety, observe a max. clearance of 180 cm between the water surface and the lter bottom. As a multitude of lacquers and polishes is used for wood processing, the device legs may leave visible residues on furniture or parquet oors. Therefore, never position the device on wood surfaces without a pad underneath it. Filter must always be operated in an upright position only. Magnetic elds may generate electronic or mechanical interferences or damage with these devices. This also applies to cardiac pacemakers. The required safety clearances are specied in the manuals of such medical equipment. During maintenance works, observe the risk of crushing ngers due to high magnetic forces. The product is approved in accordance with the respective national regulations and guidelines and complies with the EU standards. 20 cm Safety Instructions Only use in closed rooms for aquarium applications Prior to dipping your hand into the aquarium water, disconnect all electronic devices installed in the water from the mains. It is imperative to disconnect the lter from the mains prior to opening it. For your own safety, we recommend to form a drip loop with the connection cable to prevent any water running along the cable from intruding into the socket. When using a multiple socket or an external power supply unit, position them atop the lter’s power connection. Burning danger! Be careful when touching the heating coil of devices with integrated heater.18 english External lter 2080 for aquariums Model: See nameplate on top part of the lter Subject to technical alterations. Contents Page Denition of individual parts / What delivery includes 18 Installing the hose 18-19 Installing the lter 19 Filling of lter materials 20 Taking into operation 21 Servicing and maintenance 21-23 what to do if... 23-25 General operating description The EHEIM professionel 3 external lter cleans the aquarium water in a closed loop. The professionel 3 external lter has two suction channels for individual placement of suction areas in the aquarium. The built-in maintenance-free pump ensures continuous circulation. Water from the aquarium is passed through several lter layers where it is ltered mechanically, biologically or by adsorption before owing back into the aquarium. For the lter to function, air has rst to be removed from the system. This is easily done using the built-in priming aid. Note: For optimal lter performance and trouble-free operation, it is essential to use EHEIM original lter materials (see chapter on Filling of Filter Materials). Denition of individual parts / What delivery includes

1. Hose guard, 2. Safety adapter with integrated shut-off valves, 3. Shut-off lever, 4. Indicator,

5. Red safety catch, 6. Pump head, 7. Priming aid, 8. Intake tting, 9. Sealing gasket,