Zoo Med Turtle Clean 15 User manual

WARNING: To guard against injury, basic safety
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
The installation instructions shall contain information on the
intended intsllation of the appliance. Such instruction shall specify
that before plugging the appliance into the electrical power
source, the user is to install the appliance.
a) READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
b) 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
repairs by yourself; return the appliance to an authorized service
facility for service or discard the appliance:
1. If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach for it! First
unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical components of the
appliance get wet, unplug the appliance immediately.
2. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should
not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to
be wet.
3. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, or if it is malfunctioning or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner.
4. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle
getting wet, position aquarium stand and tank to one side of
a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from dripping
onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop,” shown in the
figure below, should be arranged by the user for each cord
connecting an aquarium appliance to a receptacle. The “drip
loop” is that part of the cord below the level of the
receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to
prevent water traveling along the cord and coming in contact
with the receptacle. If the plug or receptacle does get wet,
DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies power to the appliance. Then, unplug
and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.
c) Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
d) To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts
such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
e) Always unplug an appliance from an outlet when not in use,
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Never yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Grasp the plug and
pull to disconnect.
f) 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 unsacondition.
g) Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed
to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
h) Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely
installed before operating it.
i) Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
j) If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper rating
should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or 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.
k) KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
SPARE PARTS
A PTC-1 Filter Body
B PTC-2 Mech. Filter Sponge
C PTC-3 Impeller Housing
D (60 Hz) PTC-4 Impeller/TC-30
E PTC-5 Screw Nut
F PTC-6 Top Cap
G PTC-7 Suction Cup w/clip
H PTC-8 Strainer
I PTC-9 Intake/Outlet Elbow
L PTC-10 Diverter
M PTC-11 Rubber Elbow
N PTC-12 Intake Tube
P PTC-13 Spray Bar
Q PTC-14 Ceramic Media
R PTC-15 Hose
S PTC-16 Chamber Divider
T PTC-17 Air Vent Hose
U PTC-18 Carbon Bag
Parts and Filter Media:
If replacement filter media or parts are not available at the retailer where you purchased this item, you can order them
from the “STORE” section of our website at www.zoomed.com.
ITEM# TC-30 Made in the E.U.
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This unit has been manufactured according to IEC EN
60 335-2-41 safety standards, and with the highest
quality materials and accuracy.
This product is guaranteed against manufactured defect
for 12 months from date of purchase. In the unlikely
event of a failure, the unit should be returned to ZOO
MED within one year of purchase, together with the
original sales receipt. It is important that the unit should
not have been tampered with.
Please note, the guarantee is not valid if the defects are
caused by tampering, negligence, misuse or not
observing the safety warnings. No responsibility is
assumed for indirect damage that may result from the
use of this appliance.
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ZOO MED LABS, INC.
3650 Sacramento Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA
Ph: [phone]
www.zoomed.com
MAINTENANCE
Follow these instructions carefully for any maintenance,
replacement of filter media, cleaning operation, etc.:
• Always disconnect all electrical appliances before
placing your hands in water.
• Unlock the screw nuts and detach the hoses from the
intake and outlet spigots (fig. 8) to avoid siphoning of
the tank.
• Move the complete filter to a sink or similar place.
• Open the filter by pushing the orange safety device
and then sliding the clips toward the right side (fig. 2).
• Open the pump chamber.
• Remove the impeller and carefully wash under running
water together with the other components (fig. 9).
• Rinse or replace the blue mechanical sponge.
• Replace carbon bag monthly.
• Do not replace ceramic media; this is where beneficial
bacteria live. Occasionally rinse them gently.
• Reassemble the parts paying close attention to the right
positioning of the tube (fig. 9) that must be oriented
towards the upper side of the filter.
A special internal device (fig. 9) discharges the air that
remains in the upper part of the filter head. This may
take a few minutes. The noise will disappear as soon
as the system has discharged all the air.
INSTRUCTIONS
TC-30
For Aquatic
Turtle Habitats
GALLONS
(57 liters)
15
Up
To
External canister filter for turtle tanks,
vivariums, turtle & tortoise pools, or
aquariums up to 15 gallons.

FRONT VIEW
Power Supply Cord
Drip Loop
Aquatic Turtle or Aquarium Tank
Appliance
COD. 3322-0200
Insert the feet in their locations.
1
Open the filter by pushing first on the orange safety
device, and then slide the clip towards the right end side.
HELPFUL HINT: Hold the orange button in while sliding
the clip into the un-locked position.
2
Open the top cap and FILL UP COMPLETELY. To close
the cap, rotate it until the locking device clicks.
HELPFUL HINT: Replace the top cap before plugging
the filter in.
5
Push the pipes onto their spigots and lock with the
screw nuts.
HELPFUL HINT: Be sure that the intake tube is connected
to the spigot labled “IN.”
8
Rinse carbon bag (U) under running water and insert it
into the filter chamber. Do not open the carbon bag.
Remove the ceramic media from plastic bag, wash under
running water and put into in the filter chamber on top of
the carbon media.
3
6
9
Close the filter by pressing down the head completely and
slide each locking clip from right to left.
Press the suction cups on the spray bar against the
thoroughly cleaned wall.
7
It is recommended that
the filter is placed on the
same level as the tank.
A
For best performance
place the filter in an
upright position beside
the tank.
B
Avoid tight bends or
kinks in the (inlet or
outlet) pipes.
A
The filter will be closed only
after pushing fully down the
head and the clips from the
right to the left hand side.
B
ATTENTIONUSE DRIP LOOP
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Identify the parts you have found in the box and in
the accessories bag. See diagram of parts on
reverse side.
Assemble the suction cups (G1) onto the clips (G2).
Mount the screw-nuts (E) onto the hard elbows (I)
and on the filter head.
Insert the strainer (H) onto the intake tube (N).
Close one end of the spray bar tube (tube with
holes P) with the plug supplied (in the parts bag).
Mount the rubber elbow (M) onto the one hard
elbow (I).
If you prefer to use the diverter (L) mount it directly
onto the rubber elbow (M).
4
Thoroughly clean the wall before pressing the suction cups
and tube against it.
HELPFUL HINT: If necessary, carefully trim the rigid intake
tube and spray bar. With the intake strainer in place, the
intake tube should just reach the bottom of your tank.
HELPFUL HINT:
The “Air Vent Tube”
should be pointed
up-toward the motorhead.