Aqueon TA50H User manual

A product of Central Aquatics
(Division of Central Garden & Pet Company)
Franklin, WI 53132 888.255.4527
Aqueon and It's all about the fish are registered
trademarks of Central Garden & Pet Company
© 2017 Central Garden & Pet Company
Instruction Manual
Submersible
Aquarium Heater
The Aqueon®Aquarium Submersible
Heaters are listed by Underwriters
Laboratories to ensure that they meet the
stringent U.S. and Canadian safety
requirements.
Models: TA50H (50W), TA100H (100W),
TA150H (150W), TA200H (200W)
and TA300H (300W)
120 Volts, 60 Hz
300149903 Feb2017

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed
including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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
situations, do not attempt to repair yourself; return the appliance to an authorized
service facility for service or discard the appliance.
1. A. If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately
unplug it from the power source.
B. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged
in if there is water on the parts not intended to be wet.
C. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is
malfunctioning or if it is dropped or damaged
in any manner.
D. To avoid the possibility of the appliance
plug or receptacle getting wet, position
aquarium stand and tank to one side of
the wall mounted receptacle to prevent
water from dripping onto the receptacle
or plug. As shown in the figure below, a
“drip loop” should be arranged by the
user for each cord connecting an
aquarium appliance to the receptacle.
The “drip loop” is the part of the cord
below the level of the receptacle, or the
connector if an extension cord is used, to
prevent water travel along the cord and
coming in contact with the receptacle. If
the plug or the receptacles do get wet,
DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the
fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies
power to the appliance. Then unplug and examine
for the presence of water in the receptacle.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
3. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts such as heaters,
reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
4. Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull plug from
the outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
5. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe
condition.
6. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather
or to temperatures below freezing.
7. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before
operating it.
8. Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating should be used.
A cord rated for less amperesor watts than the appliance rating may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or
pulled.
ONLY FOR POLARIZED ATTACHMENT PLUG APPLIANCES
10. If this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a
safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be
fully inserted. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Drip Loop
Power Supply
Cord
Submersible
Heater
Aquarium

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
AVERTISSEMENT – Pour protéger contre les blessures, respecter les consignes de sécurité
de base, notamment ce qui suit :
LIRE ET RESPECTER TOUTES LES
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ.
DANGER – Pour écarter les risques de décharge électrique, faire preuve de précautions
particulières en raison de la présence d’eau dans l’aquarium. Dans chacune des situations
ci-dessous, ne pas tenter de réparer soi-même ; renvoyer l’appareil à un centre de
réparation agréé ou le mettre au rebut.
1. A. Si l’appareil présente des signes de fuites d’eau anormales, le débrancher
immédiatement de la source d’alimentation.
B. Examiner l’appareil avec soin après son installation. Ne pas le brancher
s’il y a de l’eau sur des pièces non destinées à être mouillées.
C. Ne pas utiliser un appareil s’il a un cordon ou une fiche endommagés, s’il fonctionne
mal, s’il est tombé ou s’il a été endommagé d’une quelconque façon.
D. Pour écarter le risque de mouiller la fiche de
l’appareil ou la prise de courant, placer le socle
et la cuve de l’aquarium sur le côté par rapport
à la prise murale, afin d’éviter que l’eau ne
goutte sur la prise ou la fiche. Prévoir une «
boucle d’égouttement », illustrée ci-dessous, sur
chaque cordon qui raccorde un appareil de
l’aquarium à la prise de courant. La « boucle
d’égouttement » est la portion de cordon en
dessous du niveau de la prise, ou du connecteur
si un cordon de rallonge est utilisé, pour
empêcher l’eau de s’écouler le long du cordon
et de venir au contact de la prise. Si la fiche ou
la prise sont mouillées, NE PAS débrancher le
cordon. Couper l’électricité au niveau du
disjoncteur qui alimente l’appareil. Débrancher
ensuite le cordon et voir s’il y a de l’eau dans la
prise de courant.
2. Une supervision étroite est nécessaire lors de l’utilisation de tout
appareil électrique par des enfants ou à leur proximité.
3. Pour éviter les blessures, ne pas toucher de pièces en mouvement ni de pièces chaudes
telles que radiateurs, réflecteurs, ampoules, etc.
4. Toujours débrancher un appareil de la prise de courant lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé, avant
de poser ou d’enlever des pièces et avant de le nettoyer. Ne jamais tirer sur le cordon
pour sortir la fiche de la prise. Saisir la fiche et tirer pour débrancher.
5. Ne pas utiliser un appareil à d’autres fins que celles prévues. L’emploi d’accessoires non
recommandés ni vendus par le fabricant de l’appareil peut produire une situation
dangereuse.
6. Ne pas installer ni entreposer l’appareil dans un endroit exposé aux intempéries ou
à des températures inférieures au gel.
7. S’assurer qu’un appareil monté sur un aquarium est solidement installé avant de
le mettre en marche.
8. Lire et respecter toutes les consignes importantes figurant sur l’appareil.
9. Si un cordon de rallonge est nécessaire, utiliser un cordon de capacité suffisante.
Un cordon prévu pour des intensités (A) ou des puissances (W) inférieures à celles de
l’appareil peut surchauffer. Veiller à disposer le cordon de manière à éviter tout risque
de trébuchement ou d’arrachement.
APPAREILS À FICHE POLARISÉE SEULEMENT
10. Si cet appareil comporte une fiche polarisée (une lame plus large que l’autre) par
mesure de sécurité, cette fiche ne peut être branchée dans une prise polarisée que
dans un sens. Si la fiche ne rentre pas complètement dans la prise, retourner la fiche.
Si elle ne rentre toujours pas, contacter un électricien qualifié. Ne jamais utiliser avec
un cordon de rallonge si la fiche ne s’enfonce par complètement. Ne pas tenter de
contourner ce dispositif de sécurité.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
Boucle
d’égouttement
Cable
d’alimentation
Réchauffeur
submersible
Aquarium

Limited Lifetime Warranty
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:
Central Aquatics (Company) warrants this product (see Exclusions below) to the
original purchaser against defective material and workmanship that occurs during
normal in-home use for the life of the product. Company will, at Company’s option,
either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refunds will be made).
EXCLUSIONS:
1. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care,
subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service, other than
normal and ordinary use of the product, subjecting the product to abnormal
working conditions or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials
or workmanship.
2. Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by
anyone other than the Company.
3. Transfer of product to someone other than the original consumer purchaser.
4. The warranty is not valid for components subject to wear.
FOR WARRANTY OR TECHNICAL SERVICE:
1. Contact the Company by mail or telephone: Central Aquatics, 5401 West
Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132. Telephone: [phone] to obtain
a return authorization number.
NOTE: Be sure to provide contact information when requesting return
authorization number.
2. Deliver, mail or ship the product, together with a copy of the original bill of sale,
to: Central Aquatics, 5401 West Oakwood Park Drive, Franklin, WI 53132
You must pay any postage, shipping charges, insurance costs and other expenses
to return the product to Central Aquatics, Franklin, WI 53132. However, if the
necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, Company will pay the return
shipping charges to any destination within the United States or Canada.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES:
THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT. THIS WRITING CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF; NO WAIVER OR AMENDMENT
SHALL BE VALID UNLESS IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE COMPANY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
SAFETY STANDARDS:
•This appliance is intended for indoor household use only.
•ALWAYS disconnect all immersed electrical equipment from power source before
placing hands in water.
•ALWAYS maintain adequate water levels as stated in “SET-UP”
•DO NOT use product if either the cord or the product appear damaged.
•DO NOT operate or leave product plugged-in when outside of water.
•
DO NOT operate the heater without the rubber guard on the bottom of the heater.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS
If problems are encountered:
If the appliance has been installed for 24 hours or more, and the temperature of
the water is still much lower than the required temperature, proceed as follows:
•Be sure to use a quality, accurate thermometer to monitor water temperature.
•Make sure that the temperature has been set to the correct value.
•Make sure that the appliance is plugged in and is receiving power.
•Make sure that the appliance is submerged at least to the “MINIMUM
WATER LEVEL” line.
•Make sure the water circulation around the appliance is adequate.
•Make sure that the volume of the aquarium falls within the range indicated on
the label attached to the appliance.
•Make sure that the glass is not covered with lime scale. If necessary remove
scale after the appliance has been unplugged.
If the temperature is too high, after the appliance has been working for 24 hours
or more, proceed as follows:
•Make sure that the temperature has been set to the correct value.
•Check whether too much water has evaporated, consequently reducing the
volume to such an extent that it no longer falls within the range given on the
label. If this is the case, add water immediately.

Installation & Set-up Guide
CAUTION: Before working with or installing heater, be sure to read and
understand all safety instructions and warnings.
Step 1:
Attach suction cups: Attach suction cups (D) to heater. Attaching both
suction cups will ensure proper positioning in your aquarium and will
allow adequate water circulation around the heater for even heat
distribution. Suction cups should only be placed over the label portion of
the heater as shown in FIG 1.
Note: DO NOT place suction cups over the heating element portion of the
heater.
Step 2:
Set heater temperature: In order to set the temperature, turn the
adjustment knob (A) to the required temperature value stated on the
graduated scale, located on the top of heater, as shown in FIG 2.
Step 3:
Heater installation: Install heater in water filled aquarium. The heater
works best when installed in the aquarium in the vertical position. The
installation of the heater in this position requires that the aquarium must
maintain a water level above the MINIMUM WATER LEVEL LINE (B) on the
heater, as shown in FIG 3. The heater can be installed in the aquarium in
the horizontal position. The installation of the heater in this position
requires that the heater be positioned fully submerged in water at all
times, as shown in FIG 3.
Step 4:
Plug into electrical outlet: Allow for heater to be submerged in water for
a minimum of 30 minutes prior to powering the appliance. Once heater
has been mounted and submerged for the 30 minutes, plug the
appliance into an electrical outlet. Once plugged in, the heater
will automatically start working. Should your water need heating, the
indicator lamp (C) will illuminate showing that the heater is functioning
and in heating mode.
Step 5:
Adjust temperature: Allow the heater to run for 24 hours at the original
setting prior to adjusting. Check the aquarium water with a reliable
thermometer. Should the heater need to be adjusted, simply turn the
adjustment knob to the appropriate setting.
Note: DO NOT over adjust the heater, this may cause harm to your
aquarium inhabitants and environment. Make sure of the required
temperature for your specific setup.
CAUTION: NEVER operate heater without rubber protective guard (E).
Appliance Specification
Overall Recommended
Watts Length Aquarium Size
50 9.0" 5-20
100 10.3" 15-40
150 13.0" 30-55
200 13.0" 50-75
300 15.0" 65-90

FIG 1
FIG 2
FIG 3
Vertical position
Horizontal position
(A) Temperature
Adjustment Knob
(B) Minimum Water Level
Indication Line
(C) Indicator Lamp
(D) Suction Cup
(E) Rubber Protective
Guard