Aqueon ProMag User manual

Maintenance
With regular use, the pads on the
magnetic cleaner will become worn
down and will not clean effectively.
Replace the pads every 3 months with
Aqueon ProMag replacement cleaning
pads, which are available from your
favorite pet supply retailer.
Step 4
Slide the magnet across the aquarium smoothly
to remove algae. Move both horizontally and
vertically during cleaning. Be careful while
cleaning near the bottom of the aquarium, as
gravel and sand can become trapped between
the cleaning pad and the aquarium wall,
potentially causing scratching. For best results,
clean only within 1/2" of the substrate with the
ProMag. Use a scraper, such as a KENT Marine™
Pro Scraper, to clean closer to the substrate.
NOTE: If cleaning pad comes in contact with
substrate, replace to avoid potential scratching.
Step 5
Moving the magnet too quickly, going around
corners and contact with objects inside the
aquarium can cause the inside and outside
magnets to separate. To reconnect the magnets,
hold the outside magnet close to the aquarium
wall near the inside magnet. If the inside magnet
has fallen too far from the aquarium wall or is
being blocked by an object, tie a string or fishing
line (not included) to the outside magnet and drop
in the aquarium while holding the line. The
magnets should reconnect when close. Reattach
following Step 2.
Aqueon®
A product of Central Aquatics
(Division of Central Garden & Pet)
Franklin, WI 53132 888.255.4527
Aqueon® and It’s all about the fish® are
registered trademarks of Central Garden & Pet
© 2010 Central Garden & Pet
Please read these
instructions before
attempting to use
this product.
Instructions
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Cleaning Pad Usage
Product Features
If the cleaning magnet becomes separated
from the outside magnetic handle, the
magnet will sink to the bottom of the
aquarium with the weighted foot down.
The weighted foot keeps the cleaning pad
above the substrate surface to reduce
the chance of substrate getting caught
between the cleaning pad and the
aquarium wall. This greatly reduces
the risk of scratching the aquarium.
The Aqueon ProMag magnetic algae cleaner includes two
different pads for different applications:
The Acrylic Cleaning Pad is for
use with acrylic aquariums and
features a softer pad for greater
scratch prevention.
The cleaning magnet is balanced so
that in the case of separation, it will
fall facing towards the glass for easy
reattachment.
The outside magnetic handle has
an ergonomically designed handle
to make the ProMag comfortable
and easy to maneuver.
NOTE: Storage inside aquarium is not
recommended. Store in a safe place
away from children.
The Glass Cleaning Pad is for use with
regular glass aquariums.
Step 2
Place the cleaning magnet in the aquarium
and hold it against the aquarium wall.
Hold the outside magnetic handle and
place against the outside wall of the
aquarium a few inches to the side of the
cleaning magnet. Slowly slide the outside
magnetic handle towards the cleaning
magnet. The two should attract and attach
firmly to the aquarium.
NOTE: If the two magnets do not hold firm,
even when lined up properly, the glass wall
may be too thick for the size of the
magnet. A larger sized scraper, such as the
Aqueon ProMag Large magnetic algae
scraper may be necessary.
Step 3
To grip properly, hold the outside magnet
in your hand with the string loop facing
your wrist. Your thumb should rest in the
groove on the top or left side of the
magnet, and your fingertips will be in
the bottom or right side of the magnet.
Setup Instructions
Step 1
Choose which cleaning pad is
appropriate for your aquarium and clip
it to the inside facing panel of the
cleaning magnet.
WARNING: Magnetic pull is extremely strong. Do NOT place
fingers or any body parts between magnets while they are apart.
Always grab magnets from the sides and twist apart.
SLIDE
SLOWLY
Blue
Felt Pad
Black
Abrasive Pad
WARNING: Do NOT
use glass cleaning pad
on acrylic or plastic
aquarium surfaces.
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