Instruction Manual | 2013054_A1_Aquarium_AquaFlora_19122014

Set Up Instructions

Refer to previous page for location of filter components. 1. Consider where you are going to place the aquarium. Keep it away from direct light or areas with large temperature fluctuations. 2. Place the aquarium on a flat level surface strong enough to support its weight. We recommend a genuine aquarium cabinet (sold separately) rather than general household furniture. 3. The filter unit comes preassembled with the exception of the heater and pump. 4. Install the heater in the filter as shown on the previous page. Follow the instructions supplied with the heater to set the temperature. DO NOT turn the heater on when it is not submerged. 5. Remove the pump from its box and locate the straight outlet (as shown in the pump instructions). Place the pump in the filter as shown in the diagram on page 3. Align the pump outlet with the outlet hole in the front of the filter and push the straight outlet into the pump. Ensure the pump is secured firmly using the suction cups on the rear of the pump. 6. Install the substrate heat cable. Follow the instructions supplied with the heater. If the substrate heater is not going to be used in conjunction with a thermostat (not recommended), it should be used on a timer that switches on and off at 1 hour intervals to prevent overheating of the substrate and subsequent damage to plants. 7. Wash the substrate that will be used in the aquarium. In order to do this, place a portion of the substrate into a bucket and run water through it, churning with your hand. Continue until the water running out of the bucket is clear. Place the washed substrate into the aquarium.

8. Add any rocks or ornaments into the aquarium. Do not place any rocks or heavy ornaments directly on top of the substrate heater. 9. It is now time to fill the aquarium with water. Ensure the correct dosage of water conditioner is used whenever adding new water to the aquarium. 10. Dose the Plant Food and Iron Supplement following the directions on the respective labels. Refer to the Maintenance instructions on page 4 and the product labels for directions with respect to ongoing dosage of supplements. kit. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit. For maximum efficacy, the diffuser should be located near the bottom of the aquarium, in an area where water flow is significant. Do not place the diffuser near the filter inlet as the flow of water through the inlet will release excess dissolved CO 2 counteracting the function of the diffuser. 12. Ensure all power cables are dry and plug the heater, substrate heat cable and pump cables in at the power outlet. Switch the power on. 13. Place the glass lid on the top of the aquarium by: a. Attach the lid brackets to the sides of the glass lid. 11. Install the CO 2

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