EHEIM 3611 Comfortable Climate Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: EHEIM

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General user instructions
Application
Safety
Commissioning
Operation
Maintenance
Decommissioning and disposal
Spare parts
Guarantee: 3 years
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**EHEIM 3611 Comfortable Climate Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING- To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
DO NOT RUN DRY!

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 repairs by yourself. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for service or discard the appliance.
If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts not intended to be wet.
Unplug the appliance from the socket outlet to disable any remote command.
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.
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, 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 socket 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.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
To avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, and the like.
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.
Do not use an appliance for anything other than its intended use. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely in stalled before operating it.
Read and observe all the important notices on the appliance.
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.
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 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 feature.
Check that the voltage shown on the label of the unit corresponds to the voltage of the mains supply.
Disconnect all electrical appliances from the mains before placing hands in the water.
The line cord of this unit cannot be replaced or repaired. Should the line cord become damaged the appliance must be discarded.

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Operating manual (translation)
Adjustable aquarium heater the rmocontrol 25 – 300

General user instructions

Information on using the operating manual

Before using the appliance for the first time, the operating manual must be read fully and understood.
Consider the operating manual as part of the product and keep in a safe and accessible location.
Enclose this operating manual if passing the appliance on to a third party

Symbol explanation
The following symbols are used on the appliance.

The appliance must only be used indoors, and exclusively for aquariums.

The appliance is of protection class II.

IP68 The symbol indicates that the appliance is protected against permanent submerging.

The appliance is certified according to the relevant national regulations and directives, and conforms to EU standards.

The following symbols and signal words are used in this operating manual.

DANGER!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from a general source of danger.

DANGER!
Danger of electric shock with the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING!
Danger of serious personal injury or health hazard.

WARNING!
Danger of hot surfaces with possible burns as a consequence.

CAUTION!
Note on the risk of material damage.

Note with useful information and tips.

Typographical conventions:

⌦ A Reference to a figure, in this case, reference to figure A.

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Application

The EHEIM the rmocontrol is an adjustable heater for aquariums. The temperature range is 18 – 34°C ±0.5°C or 65 – 93°F ±0.9°F.

The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used indoors, exclusively for aquariums and in compliance with the technical data.

The appliance must not be used for commercial or industrial purposes.

Safety

Risks for persons and property can arise from this appliance if the appliance is improperly used or not used as intended or if the safety instructions are not heeded.

For your safety

Do not let the appliance packaging and small parts get into the hands of children or people who are unaware of how to handle them, as hazards can arise (danger of suffocation!). Keep away from animals.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of someone responsible for their safety or have received instruction on usage of the appliance from said person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Only for European markets:
This appliance can be used by children from the age of 3 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised and have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.
Before use, carry out a visual inspection to ensure that the appliance, especially the mains cable and plug, are undamaged. Make sure that the glass body of the heating rod is not broken or cracked.
Before commissioning, the appliance must be immersed to the MIN. WATER LEVEL marking underneath the water, and no less. The appliance must never be operated out of water.
After disconnection from the mains, the appliance must be left in the water for 30 minutes in order to cool down.
A hot appliance must never be placed on heat-sensitive surfaces!
Repairs must only be carried out by an EHEIM service centre.
The mains cable of this appliance cannot be replaced. If the cable is damaged, the appliance must be scrapped.
Only carry out the work described in these instructions.
Never make technical modifications to the appliance.
Only use original spare parts and accessories for the appliance.
This appliance may not be operated with an additional timer or an additional control system.
We recommend protecting all electrical aquarium appliances via a residual current protective device with a rated residual current of 30 mA maximum.
If they are not being used, always disconnect all devices in the aquarium from the power supply before you install/remove any parts and before all cleaning and maintenance work.
Protect the mains socket and mains plug against moisture and wetness. A drip loop must be formed with the mains cable. This prevents any water running along the cable to the mains socket, which would result in a short-circuit.
The electrical data of the appliance must match the data of the power mains. This data is found on the type plate, the packaging and in these instructions.
The appliance has an immersion depth of max. 0.5 m.
Danger of burning! The appliance is very hot during and directly after operation. Never touch hot parts or the heating zone!

Commissioning

Installing the heater (⌦A)

Remove the transportation protection e.
Connect the suction device b to the suction device mount a.
Connect the suction device mount to the heater (not in the area of the heating zone d and the control light c).
Attach the appliance below water level on the inside of your aquarium (⌦D). Take the minimum water level and maximum immersion depth into account

The heater must be rinsed well in order to guarantee consistent water heating. Therefore, place the heater in an area with a strong flow.
Only install the heater in a vertical position.

Operation

Prior to the initial operation of the heater, place it in the water of your aquarium for 20-30 minutes without turning it on.

Switching the heater on/off

Insert the mains plug in the mains socket. The control light c illuminates.
To turn it off, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.

Selecting a temperature (⌦B)

First, turn the adjusting ring f all the way back to the stop (18 °C or 65 °F).
Set the desired temperature by turning the blue adjusting ring. During the preheating process, the control light will illuminate. The control light will turn off once the set temperature has been reached.

Check the water temperature at regular intervals.

Readjusting (⌦C)

If the adjusting scale does not correspond with the water temperature after 1-2 days, the heater can be readjusted.

Measure the temperature with a precise thermometer.
Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Turn the red marking arrow 7 to the water temperate that the thermometer measured.
Set the desired water temperature with the blue adjusting ring.
Insert the mains plug in the mains socket.

Before you remove the heater

WARNING! Burning and fire hazards due to hot surfaces.

Allow the appliance to cool down in the water for at least 30 minutes before removing it.
If you have accidentally removed the heater during operation:
Do not submerge the heater back into the water.
Do not touch any hot surfaces.
Remove the mains plug and allow the heater to cool down for at least one hour on a heat-resistant base.

Thermal circuit breaker
The heater is equipped with a thermal circuit breaker as protection against overheating and any associated fire hazards. In the event of the heater being accidentally operated outside the water or when the water level is too low, it will be switched off. The heater will switch back on automatically after cooling down.

Maintenance

CAUTION! Material damage.

Do not use hard objects or aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.
The appliance is not dishwasher-safe! Do not clean the appliance in the dishwasher.

Cleaning

Disconnect the heater from the power supply.
Allow the appliance to cool down in the water for at least 30 minutes.
Take the appliance out of the aquarium.
Clean the heater with running water.

Decommissioning and disposal

Disposal

When disposing of the appliance, pay attention to the relevant statutory regulations.
Information on the disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in the European Union: Within the European Union, disposal of electrically operated appliances is governed by national regulations that are based on the EU Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The appliance may no longer be disposed of with the municipal or household waste. The appliance will be accepted free of charge at municipal collection points or recycling centres. The product packaging is made up of recyclable materials. Dispose of them in an environmentally responsible manner and take them for recycling.