Tetra APS 50 User manual

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WARNING
• This device is suitable for use by children
aged 8 and over as well as people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacities or a lack of experience and
knowledge if they are supervised or have
been instructed how to safely use the device
and understand the resultant risks.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Children must not conduct cleaning or user
maintenance activities without supervision.
CONTENT
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PRODUCT BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SET-UP AND CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INITIAL USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing a quality product from Tetra. For further
useful information and services in relation to your product and
Tetra’s fascinating underwater worlds, please visit our website:
www.tetra.net
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual contains information about the safe use of the Tetra
APS 50, 100, 150, 300 and 400 aquarium air pump.
Please read the manual prior to using the device. The manual
goes with the device and must be stored for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Prevention of electric shocks
• Position the device so that it cannot fall into the aquarium.
• Before connecting the device to the mains, check that the
housing and connection cable are intact. Modifications are
not permitted.
• Only connect the device to a professionally installed plug
socket.
• Disconnect the plug from the mains immediately if parts of
the housing or the connection cable are damaged.
Prevention of injuries and risks to people
• Do not allow children to play with the packaging materials.
There is a risk of choking.
• Ensure the connection cable does not pose a trip hazard.
Preventing material damage
• Do not bend or crush the connection cable.
• Only ever pull on the plug, not the connection cable.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories.

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Note the symbols on the device
The device is protected against water splashes.
Intended for indoor use only.
Protection class II: Metal parts that could
potentially conduct electricity in the event of a fault
are insulated.
Do not dispose of the device with household waste;
send for recycling.
PRODUCT BASICS
The Tetra APS aquarium air pump supplies the aquarium water
with air and therefore with vital oxygen.
Fig. A Description
1Connection cable with plug
2Air inlet with air filter
3Air outlet
• E.g. to connect an air stone
4Air pump hose with 4 mm internal diameter (not
included in the set).
• E.g. Tetra AH 50-400 air pump hose.
5Flow control valve
• To regulate the quantity of air.
6Tetra CV check valve (not included in the set)
• If the pump is positioned below the water level, the
check valve prevents water from getting into the
pump.
7T-piece (APS 300 and 400 only)
• To join both air outlets.
Intended use
The Tetra APS aquarium air pump should only be used:
• to supply air to an indoor aquarium,
• in indoor areas, for private use,
• in line with the technical data.

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SET-UP AND CONNECTION
Position the aquarium air pump:
• outside the aquarium in a dust-free environment.
• on a solid, horizontal, low-resonance surface with sufficient
load-bearing capacity.
• above the water level.
If you want to position the pump below the water level,
the Tetra CV check valve (not included in the set) must be
installed!
INITIAL USE
The aquarium air pump is switched on when the plug is inserted
into a socket. It is switched off (no power) when the plug is
pulled out.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any work on the device, remove the plug
from the socket to prevent a harmful electric shock.
The mains cable cannot be replaced. Please stop using and
dispose of the device if it is damaged.
Cleaning the Tetra APS aquarium air pump
Clean the device with a damp cloth when needed. Use a mild
cleaner to remove stubborn dirt. Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents. Never submerge the device in water. Never clean the
device under running water.
Cleaning the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly (depending on the environmental
conditions).
1. Remove the air filter (filter fleece) from the opening on the
underside of the device with a small screwdriver.
2. Wash out the air filter under running, lukewarm water.
3. Leave the air filter to dry completely.
4. Insert the air filter again.

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Changing air stones
Change connected air stones if they are clogged or if air
discharge is reduced. This increases the counter-pressure,
increasing wear and tear on the pump membrane as well.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction Cause Solution
Pump will not operate Pump has no power Connect the power
supply
Pump is faulty Contact your retailer
or Tetra Customer
Service
Pump is making
unusual noises Vibrating surface Place the pump on a solid surface, where
necessary on a
sound-absorbing mat.
Performance is
unsatisfactory Air filter is dirty Clean the air filter
Air stone is clogged Change the air stone
Diaphragm is faulty Contact your retailer
or Tetra Customer
Service
DISPOSAL
The device contains electronic components and cannot be
disposed of with the standard household waste.
• Dispose of the device using the return system for your area
so that the raw materials can be recycled.
• Cut off the connection cable prior to disposal to prevent the
device from being used.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tetra APS aquarium air pump
50 100 150 300 400
Connection voltage 100 ... 240 V AC
50 Hz
Power consumption 2.0 2.5 3.4 4.5 4.5 W
Max. flow rate 50 100 150 300 400 l/h
Protection rating IPX4
Dimensions L 14.0 16.0 16.0 21.5 21.5 cm
W 7.0 8.0 8.0 10.0 10.0 cm
H 13.0 13.0 13.0 16.5 16.5 cm
Weight 305 370 400 680 875 g
Recommended
aquarium size 10 ... 60 50 ... 100 80 ... 150 120 ... 300 250 ... 600 l
WARRANTY
Thanks to state-of-the-art production technology, premium-
quality components and stringent quality controls, the Tetra APS
aquarium air pump comes with a three-year warranty from the
purchase date. Please save your receipt. The warranty shall
not apply in the event of improper handling, standard wear and
tear or interference with the device technology. Your statutory
warranty claims remain unaffected. In the event of complaint,
please contact your retailer or Tetra: www.tetra.net

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WARNUNG
• Dieses Gerät kann von Kindern ab 8 Jahren
und darüber sowie von Personen mit ver-
ringerten physischen, sensorischen oder
mentalen Fähigkeiten oder Mangel an Erfah-
rung und Wissen benutzt werden, wenn sie
beaufsichtigt oder bezüglich des sicheren
Gebrauchs des Gerätes unterwiesen wur-
den und die daraus resultierenden Gefahren
verstehen.
• Kinder dürfen nicht mit dem Gerät spielen.
• Reinigung und Benutzerwartung dürfen nicht
von Kindern ohne Beaufsichtigung durchge-
führt werden.
INHALT
VORWORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ZU DIESER ANLEITUNG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PRODUKT KENNENLERNEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
AUFSTELLEN UND ANSCHLIESSEN. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IN BETRIEB NEHMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PFLEGEN UND WARTEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STÖRUNGEN BESEITIGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ENTSORGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TECHNISCHE DATEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
GARANTIE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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VORWORT
Danke, dass Sie sich für ein Qualitätsprodukt von Tetra ent-
schieden haben. Besuchen Sie uns gerne auch im Internet unter
www.tetra.net und erhalten viele nützliche Informationen und
Serviceleistungen rund um Ihr Produkt und die faszinierenden
Wasserwelten von Tetra.
ZU DIESER ANLEITUNG
Diese Anleitung enthält Informationen für den sicheren Umgang
mit der Tetra Aquarienluftpumpe APS 50, 100, 150, 300 und 400.
Erst die Anleitung lesen, dann das Gerät verwenden. Die Anlei-
tung gehört zum Gerät und muss aufbewahrt werden.
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Elektrische Schläge vermeiden
• Stellen Sie das Gerät so auf, dass es nicht in das Aquarium
fallen kann.
• Bevor Sie das Gerät an das Stromnetz anschließen, kont-
rollieren Sie, dass das Gehäuse und die Anschlussleitung
unversehrt sind. Es dürfen keine Veränderungen vorgenom-
men sein.
• Schließen Sie das Gerät nur an eine fachgerecht installierte
Steckdose an.
• Trennen Sie den Netzstecker sofort vom Stromnetz, wenn
Gehäuseteile oder die Anschlussleitung beschädigt sind.
Verletzungen und Personengefahren vermeiden
• Lassen Sie Kinder nicht mit den Verpackungsmaterialien
spielen. Es besteht Erstickungsgefahr.
• Verlegen Sie die Anschlussleitung so, dass niemand darüber
stolpern kann.
Sachschäden vermeiden
• Knicken oder quetschen Sie nicht die Anschlussleitung.
• Ziehen Sie nur am Netzstecker, nicht an der Leitung.
• Nur Original-Ersatzteile und -Zubehör verwenden.