Strip-Light Canopy Maintenance - Fluval PROFILE 850 Manual De Instrucciones

2. STRIP-LIGHT CANOPY MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Fluorescent tubes are made of glass. Handle Strip-Lights and tubes with
care.
RECOMMENDATION: Use only standard aquarium normal T5HO output fluorescent
bulbs as per the wattage rating indicated on the electrical data label located on the
Strip-Light. Always use original spare parts only.
REPLACING THE FLUORESCENT TUBE(S) OF THE STRIP-LIGHT
1. Disconnect the Strip-Light from power supply.
WARNING: Be sure you unplug the power cord. Switching off the lights with
the line cord switch is NOT enough.
2. Remove the Strip-Light from the aquarium and place it with the fluorescent tubes facing up on a solid surface, far
enough from the aquarium to prevent parts from accidentally falling into the water.
3. Unscrew the lamp holder threaded fitting with one hand while supporting the lamp holder with the other hand
(to prevent accidental cracking of this plastic component). This procedure must be performed at both ends of each
fluorescent tube being replaced.
4. Carefully slide out the old fluorescent bulb.
5. Slide the two threaded fittings with gaskets onto the new fluorescent tube, towards the middle, so that the threads
are facing the ends of the fluorescent bulb (as shown in ill.6).
Ensure that the gaskets are properly positioned.
6. Carefully insert the pins of the new fluorescent tube into the lamp holder slots. Turn 90° until it clicks.
7. Carefully support the lamp holders with one hand and gently screw the threaded fittings with the other hand.
Firmly hand-tighten these fittings, the use of any tool is not recommended. These units are plastic, avoid cross-
threading the fittings (ill.7).
8. Place the Strip-Light back on the aquarium.
WARNING: To prevent moisture from entering the lamp socket and corroding the electrical contacts, fully tighten
threaded fittings onto socket. Ensure there are no visible threads or gaps between the lamp socket and threaded
fittings. Ensure threaded fittings are not cross threaded onto the lamp socket.
3. CLEANING THE STRIP LIGHT CANOPY
Disconnect the Strip-Light from power supply before any maintenance operation.
WARNING: Be sure you unplug the power cord. Switching off the lights with the line cord switch is NOT
enough.
Never place the Strip-Light under water jets or submerge in water.
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CORRECT
ill. 7
INCORRECT
ill. 6