Zoo Med BETTATHERM BH-10 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS:
ITEM# BH-10
Congratulations on your purchase of Zoo Med’s
BETTATHERM™ Mini Size Betta Bowl Heater!
The following instructions will assist you with
the proper set-up and operation of your new
heater. Please read the following instructions
carefully. If you have any questions regarding
these instructions or the proper use of this item,
please contact our customer service department
at: [email protected] or by calling (888)
496-6633 (US and Canada only). Customers in
other countries, please call [phone].
FEATURES:
• 7.5 watt heater for 1 to 3 gallon sizes of  sh
bowls or tanks.
• Convenient round shape  ts in the bottom of
traditional  sh bowls and other Betta tanks.
• Right-angle cord attachment allows for easy
heater placement in the bottom of the tank
without straining the power cord.
• Can be used in glass or acrylic tanks and
bowls.
• Increases water temperature by approxi-
mately 5 to 10°F (2.7 to 5.4°C) over ambient
room temperature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!
To reduce the risk of fire, injury, or electric
shock, read and follow these instructions
prior to installing or operating this heater.
Save these instructions for future reference.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• Carefully examine the heater and the power
cord for signs of damage or defect. DO
NOT use a damaged or defective heater.
If the heater appears to be damaged or
defective, contact Zoo Med’s customer
service department for replacement within
the speci ed period according to the terms
of the warranty.
• Carefully inspect the power cord insulation
and plug to be sure that there are no cuts,
burns, or exposed wires. DO NOT splice,
repair, or modify the power cord in any way.
Inspect the power cord, plug, and heater
periodically for damage.
• This heater gets hot when plugged in. To
avoid injury, DO NOT touch the heater when
it is plugged in. Allow the heater to com-
pletely cool before handling it or performing
aquarium maintenance.
• Caution must be taken when using electrical
appliances near water. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, be sure that the heater
is unplugged during any of the following
situations:
-Unplug when the heater is dry and is not
submerged in water.
-Unplug when installing the heater in your
 sh bowl or tank.
-Unplug when performing aquarium
maintenance.
-Unplug before placing your hand(s) in the
water of the  sh bowl or tank. Be sure
that your hands are completely dry before
plugging the heater into an appropriate
GFCI outlet.
-Unplug when not in use.
• When unplugging the heater, grasp the plug
to prevent damage to the power cord. Never
pull on the power cord to unplug the heater.
• For indoor use only.
• For use with aquariums only (including  sh
bowls and  sh tanks).
• Closely supervise children and pets (other
than your aquarium inhabitants) when they
are near this heater.
• DO NOT alter or modify this product.
• Contact an electrician if you are unsure about
the electrical connection.
• This unit has no user-serviceable parts. Do
not attempt to repair this product yourself.
Return to Zoo Med for inspection and repair.
DRIP LOOP:
This heater must be plugged into a grounded
GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupted Circuit) receptacle
with a “drip loop” (see Figure 1). The drip loop
will prevent water from running along the power
cord and getting the plug or wall receptacle wet.
To create a drip loop, be sure that a portion of
the power cord is lower than the level of the
wall receptacle as shown in Figure 1. If you are
unsure about the electrical supply and connec-
tion, contact a quali ed licensed electrician. If for
any reason the plug or wall receptacle gets wet,
do not grasp or unplug the power cord until after
the power has been switched off at the main fuse
or circuit breaker.
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MINI SIZE BETTA BOWL HEATERMINI SIZE BETTA BOWL HEATER
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DO NOT allow this heater to operate dry. Special
care should be taken to be sure that the heater
remains submerged in water when in use.
If the heater comes out of the water, unplug
immediately and allow to completely cool before
handling.
HEATER INSTALLATION:
•Note: This heater will raise the temperature
in your sh bowl or tank by approximately
5 to 10°F (2.7 to 5.4°C) over ambient room
temperature. An aquarium thermometer
must be used to be sure that the tempera-
ture is appropriate for your Betta or other
aquarium sh. In the event that the ambient
room temperature is warmer than the de-
sired temperature in your aquarium, be sure
to unplug the heater to prevent overheating
the water and your aquarium sh. Do not
place your bowl or tank near a window, in
direct sunlight, or any other heat source to
prevent overheating your aquarium.
CAUTION:
1.Do not plug in the heater until after complet-
ing the following steps.
2.Place the heater near the floor of the bowl or
tank as shown in Figure 2.
3.Before lling the bowl or tank with water,
add aquarium gravel or sand to the floor of
your aquarium.
4.The heater is to be placed under a thin layer
of sand or gravel (up to 1 inch or 2.54 cm).
5.Secure the heater’s power cord to the side
wall of the bowl or tank with the clip and
suction cup provided.
6.Fill the bowl or tank with dechlorinated water
to the desired level. We recommend using
Zoo Med’s Betta H2O Conditioner.
7.Plug in the heater and allow the water
temperature to stabilize. This may take
several hours depending on the initial
water temperature and the ambient room
temperature.
8.Check the temperature shown on the
aquarium thermometer to be sure that the
temperature is correct for your Betta or
other aquarium sh. Bettas do best when
the temperature is between 76 and 80°F
(24.5 to 26.7°C). Temperatures required for
spawning are slightly higher at 80 to 85°F
(26.7 to 29.4°C).
If the temperature shown on your aquarium
thermometer exceeds the desired tempera-
ture in your bowl or tank, unplug the heater
to avoid overheating your sh.
WARRANTY:
Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. (Zoo Med) warrants
each BETTATHERM™ Mini Size Betta Bowl
Heater to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service
for one year from the date of purchase. The
obligation under this warranty is limited to the
repair or replacement, at Zoo Med’s discretion,
of the product or any part thereof, when the
product is returned to Zoo Med, freight prepaid.
No claim shall be allowed under this warranty if,
in the opinion of Zoo Med, the BETTATHERM™
Mini Size Betta Bowl Heater has been subject
to accident or improper usage, including but not
limited to: water damage, improper storage, ac-
cidental dropping, etc. This warranty is in lieu of
all other warranties and representations express
or implied. Please include your receipt, full name,
address, phone number, and email address along
with a note explaining failure when sending any
product back to Zoo Med. Please allow 4 to 6
weeks for repair or replacement.
BH-10
Heater
Fish bowl
Drip Loop
FIGURE 1
GFCI protected outlet
Power Supply Cord
FIGURE 2
ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC.
3650 Sacramento Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
email: [email protected]
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