User manual LANCASTER 043-5434-6

[. . . ] 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 to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A "drip-loop", shown in the figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. [. . . ] A "drip-loop", shown in the figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The "drip-loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the receptacle. C) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. D) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like. E) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition. G) Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing. H) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it. Assemble suction pipe and strainer (drawing A) and attach to side of aquarium with 2 suction cups and fit hose connections to filter: suction side on bottom intake nozzle, pressure side on pump head. 4003540), 2) with the LANCASTER Universal Installation Kit 1 (see H1) or 3) by sucking the hose on the pressure side. Connect the pressure side hose to the spray bar while the filter fills with water. The pump can be switched on when water has filled the filter, and for a short time while trapped air is exhausted from the filter media a slight noise from the pump will be heard (this is normal). Fit the plug into the end of the spray bar after all the air bubbles have disappeared. Important: When the filter media need cleaning or changing and the filter is taken away from the aquarium, please note the following points The filter must have no water in it when reconnecting to the aquarium. The pressure hose to the spray bar must be drained of water and the tap (if fitted) left open. After connections are made the tap on the suction side can be opened (it holds the syphon). [. . . ] The pressure hose to the spray bar must be drained of water and the tap (if fitted) left open. After connections are made the tap on the suction side can be opened (it holds the syphon). Water will flow into the filter expelling all air out of the spray bar, eliminating air locks and ensuring a perfect prime. [. . . ]