Aqua Medic Ocean Light T5 Installation manual

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Ocean Light T5
Operation manual
In purchasing this Ocean Light T5, you have selected a top quality product. It has been specifically
designed for aquarium use and has been tested by experts. High quality components and latest
technology as ell as modern design guarantee for enjoying your aquarium lighting for many
years.
GmbH
Ge erbepark 24, D- 49143 Bissendorf, Germany
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90 cm 4 x 39 W
6 x 39 W
8 x 39 W
120 cm 4 x 54 W
6 x 54 W
8 x 54 W

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1. Technical Data
Line voltage: 230 Volt/50 Hz (if not stated other ise on the ID-label).
Luminai es: The lights can be equipped ith luminaires for sea ater or fresh ater aquariums.
Version for sea ater: Aqualine T5: Reef White 15K, Reef White 10K und Reef Blue
Version for fresh ater: Aqualine T5: Reef White 10K und Plant Gro
2. Unpacking
On unpacking, please check the lighting system immediately for any damages. In case of any
complaints, please contact your dealer directly.
Included in shipment:
• Light: depending on the version, the lights contain the follo ing:
- sockets for the installation of 4 - 6 or 8 T5 fluorescent lamps, controlled by 2 po er
cables
- blue LED-lamps as moonlight ith a separate po er cable
- the versions ith 6 and 8 T5 lamps have got fans for cooling the lamps. These fans
start automatically hen the middle fluorescent lamps are s itched on. Longlife fans
ith ball bearing are used, they are operated ith a safety tension of 6 V.
• plastic holder for assembling the light on the aquarium edge
• Aquaseal, a special glue for fixing the plastic holder
• steel cable suspension
3. Safety advices
• The lighting system cannot be used as aquarium cover. It has to be mounted only above the
aquarium. The minimum distance bet een lighting and aquarium must be at least 30 cm.
• The lighting system may not be operated ithout the protection glasses.
• The housing and protection glasses may become hot during operation. Be cautious when
touching them!
• Before any replacement of bulbs, disconnect the lighting system from the mains and let it cool
do n. After ards, take the lighting do n.
• When cleaning, take care that no humidity passes the ventilation slits and enters the interior of
the lighting system!
• Pay attention to a sufficient thermal exchange. Keep the ventilation slits al ays free! Do not
mount the system in enclosures or behind panels. Missing aeration may result in overheating
and damage the electrical components hat may be the cause of noise production.
• Do not try to repair the lighting system. Please send it in for checking, preferably ith a list of
defects.
• When orking on the light, al ays pull all po er supply plugs.

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4. Installation
The light can be fastened on the aquarium edge ith the attached plastic holders or alternatively
ith the steel cable at the ceiling.
4.1 Fixing by using the plastic holde s
The plastic holders consist of the follo ing different parts:
- 2 holders incl. hinge (1). These are slid into the rear bar of the light.
- 2 small holders (2.1). These are slid into the front bar of the light.
- 2 supports (2.2). These are attached to the aquarium edge.
For assembling, the holders (1) are pushed onto the light in such a ay that they can be put on the
aquarium edge. The holders (2.1) and (2.2) are aligned in such a ay at the light and/or at the
aquarium that they interlink, if the light is folded do n. The holders are shifted that ay that the
light rests upon the aquarium symmetrically. No , the positions at the aquarium edge can be
marked. Then, the holders are taken off the aquarium and glued on the markings by using
Aquaseal. No , they can be fixed by the Allen scre s. After the Aquaseal has dried, the light can
simply be folded in and out for maintenance of the aquarium.
Impo tant: It is absolutely necessa y to glue the holde s on fo safety easons!
4.2 Suspension by using the steel cable
The cable suspension system provides a neat and simple method of ceiling mounting of
Ocean Light T5 or other suitable lights.
Contents:
The suspension system comprises 2 pcs. of each of the follo ing:
1. ceiling plate ith scre s and plugs, 2 metre stainless steel cable ith stopper
2. light fixing (cable ith Y-piece, end bushes and scre s)

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Mounting:
Fixing on the ceiling
The t o ceiling plates (1.1) must be securely scre ed to the ceiling by using the scre s and plugs.
Suitable scre s and plugs are provided but you should ensure your ceiling is capable of holding the
eight of the light in this ay. The t o suspension points at the ceiling can be marked as follo s:
- Ocean Light T5 4 x 39 W ( 92 cm)
- Ocean Light T5 4 x 54 W (122 cm)
Stainless steel cable: The stainless steel cable is no fed through the retaining bush (1.3) of the
ceiling plate so that the stopper (1.2) is retained inside the ceiling plate. The retaining bush is
scre ed onto the ceiling plate allo ing the stainless steel cable to hang free.
Fixing of the light
First of all, the outer scre s of the end caps of the light are taken off. No , the loops of the Y-piece
(2.3) are mounted here the scre s had been by using the attached longer scre s. Then, the
stainless steel cable has to be dra n through the light fixing of the Y-piece. To do so, the cable is
fed through the fixing from the top (2.1.1). It is dra n through the side opening (2.1.2) and then it
has to be pulled until the lamp is in the correct height above the aquarium. As soon as the light is
adjusted in the right position, tighten the safety bolt (2.2) to avoid a canting of the lamp.
Release the fixing:
The light fixing has a non-return mechanism so that the cable can easily be adjusted. To remove
the light or re-ajdust the height, press the adjustment scre (2.1.1). – Caution: Hold the light
tight! No , the stainless steel cable can be pulled out of the light fixing.
When the light is mounted in the correct position, any surplus cable may be cut off by pliers.
Pay attention to the equi ed minimum distance of 30 cm to the wate su face!
Steel cable suspension:
1.1 Ceiling suspension
1.2 Stopper at the stainless steel cable
1.3 Retaining bush for ceiling suspension
2.1 Light fixing
2.2 Safety bolt
2.3 Loop of Y-piece
2.1.1 Fixing scre for release
2.1.2 End of the cable

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4.3 Assembling/changing the fluo escent lamps
For assembling the fluorescent lamps, the cover plates are pushed out from the light. No , the
lamps can be set in or exchanged. Subsequently, the cover plates have to be put in again.
Elect ical connection:
The Ocean Light T5 can be connected to any safety socket or to one or more timers if automatic
operation is desired.
When wo king on the light, always pull all powe supply plugs!
5. Maintenance and Ca e
The T5 lamps have a life span of approx. 10,000 hours. This corresponds to around 2 years ith a
daily illumination time of 10 hours. It is recommended to replace the bulbs before this time
because performance and colour composition change to ards the end of the life span.
Clean the filter glass regularly (caution: let it cool do n!) from residues from ater splashes and
evaporation ith a moistened cloth. Never use additional cleansing agents!
6. Wa anty
Should any defect in material or orkmanship be found ithin 12 months of the date of purchase
AB Aqua Medic GmbH undertakes to repair or, at our option, replace the defective part free of
charge – al ays provided the product has been installed correctly, is used for the purpose that as
intended by us, is used in accordance ith the operating instructions and is returned to us carriage
paid. The arranty term is not applicable on the all consumable products.
Proof of Purchase is required by presentation of an original invoice or receipt indicating the dealer’s
name, the model number and date of purchase, or a Guarantee Card if appropriate. This arranty
may not apply if any model or production number has been altered, deleted or removed,
unauthorised persons or organisations have executed repairs, modifications or alterations, or
damage is caused by accident, misuse or neglect.
We regret e are unable to accept any liability for any consequential loss.
Please note that the product is not defective under the terms of this arranty here the product,
or any of its component parts, as not originally designed and / or manufactured for the market in
hich it is used. These statements do not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
If your AB Aqua Medic GmbH product does not appear to be orking correctly or appears to be
defective please contact your dealer in the first instance.
Before calling your dealer please ensure you have read and understood the operating instructions.
If you have any questions your dealer cannot ans er please contact us.
Our policy is one of continual technical improvement and e reserve the right to modify and adjust
the specification of our products ithout prior notification.
AB AQUA MEDIC GmbH - Gewe bepa k 24 - 49143 Bissendo f/Ge many
Technical changes reserved-
10/2009