biOrb Classic - Aquarium OASE - Free user manual and instructions
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| Product type | Indoor aquarium with LED lighting |
| Brand | Oase |
| Model | biOrb Classic |
| Use | Private indoor aquaristics |
| Lighting power supply | 12 V AC transformer, 2.8 W |
| Lighting type | MCR LED with remote control |
| Lighting functions | 15 colors, 4 brightness levels (20% to 100%), automatic day/night cycle with sunrise/sunset simulation, blue night light at 20% |
| Maintenance | Clean the lighting unit with a special biOrb cloth; top part with a damp cloth |
| Safety | Never immerse; unplug before maintenance; do not look directly at the LED |
| Remote control battery | CR2025 (included) |
| Manufacturer warranty | 24 months |
| Disposal | Electronic device: do not dispose of with household waste; batteries must be recycled via take-back systems |
| Repairability | Connection cable not replaceable; spare parts available (e.g., cleaning cloths) |
| Package contents | MCR lighting unit, remote control, power adapter, instructions |
| Brand and manufacturer | OASE GmbH, Germany |
| Energy class (lighting) | A+ |
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USER MANUAL biOrb Classic OASE
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Translation of the original Operating Instructions

WARNING
- This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the unit in a safe way and they understand the hazards involved.
- Do not allow children to play with the unit.
- Only allow children to carry out cleaning and user maintenance under supervision.
- Never immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
- Switch off all units in the aquarium or disconnect the power plugs of all units before reaching into the water.
- Do not use the unit if electrical cables or housings are damaged.
- Disconnect the power plug before carrying out any work on the unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Never operate the unit if the housing is defective!
- Never operate the unit if any electrical cables are defective!
- Never carry or pull the unit by the electrical cable.
- Route cables such that they are protected from damage and do not present a tripping hazard.
- Power connection cables cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the unit must be disposed of.
- Do not look directly into the light source.
- Only connect the unit if the electrical data of the unit and the power supply correspond. The unit data is to be found on the unit type plate, on the packaging or in this manual.
- Protect the plug connection from moisture.
Symbols used in these instructions

CAUTION
- Indicates a possibly hazardous situation.
- Non-observance may lead to slight or minor injuries.

NOTE
Indicates information intended to give the user a better understanding.
Additional information
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Intended use
biOrb MCR LED, referred to in the following as "unit", may only be used as specified in the following:
For lighting a biOrb CLASSIC, biOrb LIFE, biOrb FLOW, biOrb TUBE aquarium.
- Operation under observance of the technical data.
The following restrictions apply to the unit:
- Only intended for connection to a biOrb transformer.
- Only use indoors and for aquaristic purposes in the home (not for commercial use).
Function description
Individually adjustable lighting for the aquarium biOrb; can be set by remote control (included in the delivery scope).
Possibility for cyclical lighting:
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A gradually changing light in colour and brightness during a 24 hour day, simulating daylight and night light. Blue night light (dimmed to 20%), white daylight (100%).
INSTALLATION, CONNECTION, START-UP

CAUTION
Strong LED radiation!
Possible consequences: Eye injury due to light flash.
- Never look into the light source.
Prerequisite:
- The plug-in transformer of the aquarium has been disconnected from the power supply.
How to proceed:
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- Insert the lighting unit into the cover of the biOrb aquarium.
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Insert the plug of the lighting unit into the separate socket of the plug-in transformer.
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Insert the plug-in transformer into the socket. — Ensure that all connection cables form a drip loop.
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Actuate the switch of the lighting unit for switching on/off.
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Carry out further settings with the aid of the remote control.
- When the lighting unit is switched on and off with the ON/OFF switch, the current settings for the mode and "Automatic" are retained.
CLEANING
Cleaning cloths are available as OASE biOrb Reinigungstücher Set (46027).
How to proceed:
- Bottom surface of the lighting unit: Wipe with a special cleaning cloth to avoid scratches.
- Wipe the top with a damp cloth.
Change battery
How to proceed:
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Turn the remote control over and open the battery compartment.
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Pull the battery holder completely out and change the batteries.
— Pay attention to the polarity of the batteries.
- Push the battery holder back into the remote control.
OPERATION
How to proceed:
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- Pull out the small plastic strip before using the remote control for the first time.
- Switch on the lighting unit with the ON/OFF switch.
| ON | Switches on the light. |
| OFF | Switches off the light. |
| Start of the cycle through the possible light colours. | |
| End of the cycle through the possible light colours. | |
| R | Switches the LED to the basic colour red (R). Green (G), blue (B) respectively, or colours other than these 3 basic colours. 15 predefined colours. |
| W | White light ("Daylight""", W) |

Dims the light, 4 brightness stages: 80% ... 20%. To reset to 100% press any button for selecting the light colour.

One of the 4 buttons for activating the cycle function.
Cycle function
Example for the 8 HR cycle. When the 10, 12 or 14 HR button is selected, the time for "Daylight" and "Night light" changes accordingly. "Day light" is always reduced by 30 minutes for "Sunrise" and "Sunset". Total duration of a cycle: 24 h.
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| Sunrise | 15 min |
| Daylight | 7.5 h |
| Sunset | 15 min |
| Nightlight | 16 h |
REMEDY OF FAULTS
| Malfunction | Cause | Remedy |
| The lighting does not switch on. | Incorrect connection | Check the connection |
| The ON/OFF switch is set to OFF | Switch on | |
| Light switched off via the remote control | Switch on the light via the remote control. | |
| The remote control is not having any effect. | The remote control is not reaching the sensor. | Point the remote control in the direction of the sensor. |
| Too large a distance between the remote control and the unit. | Reduce the distance. | |
| The remote control battery capacity is exhausted. | Replace the battery. |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Value, biOrb MCR LED | ||
| MCR small | MCR large | ||
| Energy efficiency class | A+ | A+ | |
| Energy efficiency | lm/W | 74 | 72 |
| Rated power | W | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Rated voltage | V AC | 12 | 12 |
| Length of the connection cable | m | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Remote control battery | Type | CR 2025 | CR 2025 |
SYMBOLS ON THE UNIT
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![]() | For use indoors. | |
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![]() | Read and adhere to the instructions for use. |
DISPOSAL

NOTE
This unit contains electronic components - do not dispose of this unit with domestic waste!
- Render the unit unusable by cutting off the cables.
- Remove the replaceable or rechargeable batteries from the unit and dispose of them separately via the return system provided for this purpose.
- Dispose of the unit by using the return system provided for this purpose.

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Disposal of batteries
Do not dispose of batteries with household waste.
- Only dispose of the batteries by using the return system provided for this purpose.
Disposal of batteries within the European Union
As a consumer you are legally obliged to return used batteries. Return is free of charge.
- Either dispose of batteries through the public return and recycling systems of your town or
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municipality, or return the batteries to the place where they were purchased.
Labelling of batteries containing harmful substances
PB = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains mercury
Li = Battery contains lithium
GUARANTEE
For this OASE unit purchased by you, OASE GmbH assumes a 24 month manufacturer's guarantee in accordance with the guarantee conditions laid down in the following. The guarantee period starts with the first purchase from an OASE specialist dealer. In other words, in the event of a resale, the guarantee period will not start again. If services are provided under the terms of this guarantee, this does not lead to extension or renewal of the guarantee period. Your legal rights as a purchaser, especially those ensuing from the warranty, persist. They are not restricted by this guarantee.
Guarantee conditions
OASE GmbH guarantees impeccable, purpose-related properties and workmanship, expert assembly and proper functionality. Subject to our discretion, the guarantee refers to free-of-charge repair or free-of-charge supply of spare parts or of a replacement unit respectively. Should the unit type concerned no longer be manufactured, we reserve the right, at our discretion, to supply a replacement unit from our range that is closest to the type subject to complaint. Claims, the origin of which can be traced back to installation and operating faults as well as lack of care, e.g. the use of unsuitable cleaning materials or negligent maintenance, use other than that intended, damage due to accidents, falls, impact, effect of frost, cutting plugs, shortening cables, calcium deposits or improper attempts to repair the unit, are not covered by our guarantee. We hereby refer to the proper use as specified in the instructions of use that form an integral part of the guarantee. Wear parts such as bulbs etc. are exempted from the guarantee.
The refund of costs for removal and installation, checks, claims for lost profit and damages are exempted from the guarantee together with further reaching claims for damages and loss of whatever nature caused by the unit or its use.
The guarantee is only valid in the country in which the unit was purchased from an OASE dealer. This guarantee is governed by German law under the exclusion of the agreement of the United Nations covering contracts governing the international sale of goods (CISG) regulations.
Guarantee claims can only be brought forward by presenting the sales receipt to us, OASE GmbH, Tecklenburger Straße 161 in D-48477
Hörstel, Germany by returning to us the unit or part of the unit subject to complaint, freight free, at your own risk, accompanied by a copy of the
original purchase receipt from the OASE specialist dealer, this guarantee document and written information of the fault encountered.
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INSTALLERA, ANSLUTA, TA I DRIFT

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