d. Dispose of the packaging materials in compliance with current regulations in the country of disposal;
e. Check that the aquarium has all the components specified in paragraph II a.
The NEWA Mirabello aquarium has been packaged so that it can withstand normal knocks and pressures during transport.
However, excessive knocks or incorrect handling may cause damage to the aquarium therefore we recommend you follow these
warnings in order to check that the tank is watertight:
• Place the tank on a dry horizontal surface, on a layer of fabric sheeting or sheets of newspaper.
• Fill the tank with water and carefully check each side. Check that there are no leaks by wiping along the outer edges of the glass
panel couplings with a dry cloth (Fig. 3).
• If there are leaks, take the aquarium to the dealer so that it can be carefully checked or replaced.
WARNING: do not empty the aquarium by lifting or tilting it, as it may break! (Fig. 4).
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IV. WHERE TO POSITION THE AQUARIUM
WARNING: carefully read and strictly follow these instructions.
a. Position the aquarium (tank and base) on a solid support, which is appropriate for bearing the maximum intended weight of
the aquarium (see technical data), with a smooth, clean and level support surface.
b. Check that the support surface is perfectly horizontal; otherwise the water level in the aquarium will tilt.
c. Do not position the aquarium on tilting surfaces.
d. Position the aquarium near at least a couple or more power sockets, following the safety instructions.
e. Position the aquarium away from sources of heat and cold draughts such as stoves, radiators, fireplaces and windows (Fig. 5).
f. Do not position the aquarium near a television, radio or other electrical appliances that should be protected from splashes of water.
WARNING: direct or diffused yet intense sunlight (rooms with many windows) encourage the hypertrophic growth of algae,
which can prevent the growth of plants higher up and jeopardise the biological balance of the aquarium. The correct amount of
light should only be provided by the lighting system in the aquarium.
V. INSTALLING AND SWITCHING ON THE AQUARIUM
V.a CLEANING THE TANK
Carefully clean the inside of the tank using a damp cloth and a clean sponge.
Do not use detergents or sponges that have come into contact with soap, solvents or other chemical substances.
V.b INSTALLATION OF NEWA MIRAFILTER
NEWA Mirabello 30:
Use special supports located on the upper frame to fix the filter (Fig. 6). Use specific locking
mechanisms on the internal unit of the upper frame to fix power cords of the pump and the heater.
NEWA Mirabello 60 - 70:
Choose the place to install the filter. Remember it can be secured on the
3 units of the aquarium except for the windscreen (Fig. 7). The use specific supports on the upper frame to fix the filter (Fig. 6).
Use specific solid hollow places on the internal unit of the upper frame to fix power cords of the pump and the heater. These
locking mechanisms can be detachable and are mounted on the filter support, remaining free (Fig. 8).
V.c FILTERING
THE FILTER IS A "CLOSED CYCLE" PURIFICATION SYSTEM THAT MAKES THE AQUARIUM TOTALLY INDEPENDENT FROM CONNECTIONS
WITH WATER INLETS AND OUTLETS (Fig. 9). The filter is an essential tool for operating the aquarium. Without it, the water would
need to be changed very often. The powerful and effective filter is intended to circulate and "clean" water, trapping suspended
impurities and invisible dissolved substances derived from animal excrement, dead leaves and food debris.
There are basically 3 filtering actions: MECHANICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL.
MECHANICAL ACTION
Mechanical filtering is the first filtering stage. It involves trapping particles suspended in the water. With the NEWA More filter,
this filtering action is carried out by the NEWA More Mechanichem filter cartridge, which comprises 2 layers of synthetic wool
with highly absorbent active carbon in-between (Fig. 10). The "dirty" water passes through the first layer of synthetic wool,
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