TAAM Realux VHO T6 IV PL User manual

VHO T6 IV PL
POWER COMPACT FIXTURE
(Bulb not included, bulb sold separately)
Read and follow the guidelines
to ensure the proper use and
application for the Realux™light
xture. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in light
xture damage, electrical shock,
re and/or injury.
WARNING!
VHO bulbs can be very hot.
Handle with care.
Never touch the bulb while operating.
Before working on the xture and/or
aquarium, The light xture must be
disconnected from the power supply.
Technological Aquatic Associated Manufacturing Inc.
1011 Avenida Acaso, Ste. A, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
Fax: [phone]. www.riopump.net

WARNING
• This product may contain chemicals
known to the state of California to cause
cancer and or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash your hand after
handling this product.
•• It is your sole responsibilities to verify
that the plug and the receptacle are clean
and free of moisture and salt build up at
all times. The receptacle must be free of
water, salt, calcium, magnesium and dust.
Failure to do so can cause fire, damage to
property, permanent damage to the
productproduct and personal injury not limited to
loss of life.
• Do not plug into extension cord/
power strip.
• A drip loop must be used when plugging
all electrical aquarium devices. A drip
loop is that part of the cord hanging
below the receptacle.
•• The national code requires that a GFCI
(Ground fault circuit interrupter) be used
in the branch circuit supplying all power
to water pumps and electrical aquarium
equipment. If you do not have a GFCI,
have an electrician install one prior to
operating any aquarium component.

IMPORTAnT WARnIng And SAFEgUARdS
Read and follow all instructions.
The national code requires all aquarium equipment be plugged into a
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) electrical outlet. The national
code requires that a GFCI be used in the branch circuit supplying all
water pumps and electrical aquarium equipment. If you do not have
a GFCI, have a licensed electrician install one prior to operating any
aquarium components.
Do not use with an extension cord or power strip.
Use this product for its intended use only.
Never yank or pull the cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not operate if the plug or wire is damaged. Discard unit.
Never let light xture come in contact with water.
The light xture must be turned off/disconnected
from the power supply before weekly
maintenance is done to either the light xture or
the aquarium.
Verify that hands are dry prior to disconnecting
the power.
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry.
If the light xture falls or comes into contact with water/excess moisture,
unplug the light xture from the power supply before removing. Failure to
do so may cause electrical shock or injury.
The light xture and connections need to be free of water, moisture and
salt build-up at all times. Failure to do so will cause electrical arching
resulting in re and/or electrical shock.
Do not place above an open top aquarium.
It is your sole responsibility to verify that the plug and the receptacle
are clean and free of moisture and salt build up at all times. The
receptacle must be free of water, salt, calcium and magnesium. Failure
to do so will cause re and/or permanent damage to the light xture.
Do not plug into an extension cord.The user must arrange a drip loop if
the pump is plugged into a GFCI outlet below the aquarium. A drip loop
is the part of the cord hanging below the receptacle.
dIRECTIOnS FOR InSTALLATIOn:
Note: Do not force the bulb into
the socket. Handle with care!
BULB InSTALLATIOn: (see last page for
more detail direction of installation.)
Remove protective plastic from
the reector.
Insert bulb into socket. Avoid a
twisting motion. Press directly into
the bulb socket.The silicon boot is
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designed to t into the socket.
Secure the bulb using the silicon
band. The band is designed
to secure the end of the bulb
between the bulb clamps.
Insert the legs into the tracks
on the bottom of the light xture
to elevate the hood above
the aquarium.
Plug the unit directly into
a GFCI outlet.
COnnECTIng FIXTURES:
Items needed: T-Joint bracket (sold separately)
Slide the T-Joint bracket into
Track A. Avoid any angles. Both
hoods must be level and placed
on a at surface.
The T-Joint bracket must be
positioned a minimum of 4in from
the end of the xture.
Once both T-Joint brackets
are installed, secure the xture
above the aquarium by one of the
following methods:
Insert the legs into the tracks
on the bottom of the light
xture to elevate the hood
above the aquarium.
The T-Joint brackets enable
the xture to be hung over the
aquarium. Secure the cable
to the T-Joint bracket. Follow
manufacturers guidelines for
installation on the hanger.
NOTE: To hang the hood straight,
both T-joint brackets must be the
same distance from the end of
the xture.
NOTE: All units come equipped
with a replaceable fuse. If the
light xture is not working, check
fuse and replace as needed
(1 amp/120v). Replace with only
genuine Realux™VHO PL lamps.
Other lamps will not work in
the xture.
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T-Joint Bracket
Silicon Boot
Track A
Silicon Band
Drip Loop

LIMITEd WARRAnTY
T.A.A.M. Inc.®warrants that the Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power
Compact Fixture is free from defects for a period of six months from
the initial date of purchase shown on the original cash register receipt.
T.A.A.M. Inc.® disclaims all other warranties of merchantability and/or
tness for a particular purpose. Although this limited warranty gives you
specic rights, you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
This Warranty is void if failure of the Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power
Compact Fixture or any part, sealant or component thereof is due to (i)
misuse, (ii) tampering, (iii) negligence, (iv) misapplication, (v) abuse, (vi)
accident and/or (vii) failure to properly (a) maintain, (b) clean, (c) proper
bulbs, (d) reassemble, (e) keep unit from coming into contact with water
and/or use Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power Compact Fixture with a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
COnSUMER REMEdIES
T.A.A.M. Inc.®entire liability and your sole exclusive remedy
be, either repair or replacement of the Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power
Compact Fixture only if you return the defective Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL
Power Compact Fixture directly to T.A.A.M. Inc.®with the original receipt
in the original box along with $20.00 for shipping and handling. Do not
send the Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power Compact Fixture by insured mail.
The Realux™ VHO T6-IV PL Power Compact Fixture may be sent by UPS
requiring signature upon arrival. Any replacement Realux™ VHO T6-IV
PL Power Compact Fixture will be warranted for remaining of the original
warranty period. In no event shall any shipping charges be reimbursed. In
no event will T.A.A.M. Inc.®be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages including, but not limited to loss of life, personal injury, property
damage, damaged equipment, lost prots, lost wages, lost savings, lost
income, etc. Some states do not allow for these limitations or exclusion of
liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.
WARRAnTY CARd
Please mail warranty card and PROOF OF PURCHASE within 15 days
of purchase to: T.A.A.M. Inc.®, 1011 Avenida Acaso, Ste. A, Camarillo,
CA 93012, USA.
Model #: Customer’s Name:
Date of Purchase: Address:
Dealer Name: Phone #:
CAUTION
Directions for VHO T6 PL Bulb Installation
Lie bulb at in the reector.
Align pins of the bulb with the holes in the socket.
Press opposite end of the bulb to snap into the bulb clamp.
Gently press the bulb into the socket by using the silicon boot.
Press the silicon boot so that the groove on the silicon boot ts
snug in the socket.
Secure the bulb using the silicon band. The band is designed to
secure the end of the bulb.
Failure to properly install will either break the bulb
or the light xture will not turn on. If the unit does
not work, unplug it and verify the bulb is properly
inserted in the socket.
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Press down
Silicon Band
Socket
Silicon Boot