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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 employed in the use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following sit-
uations, do not attempt repairs by 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 and 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 a 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 or the fountain to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A "drip-loop" shown in fig. A should be
Fig. A
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