SICCE 50 W Scuba Contactless Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- SICCE
Table of Contents
SICCE 50 W Scuba Contactless Instruction
Product Information
The Scuba Contactless is an aquarium heater manufactured by Sicce S.r.l., a company based in Pozzoleone, Vicenza, Italy. It is also distributed by Sicce US Inc. in the United States and Sicce Australia Pty Ltd in Australia.
The product is available in various models with different wattage and height specifications:
- Mod. 50 W / 100 W: Height ranges from 11.8 to 30 cm
- Mod. 150 W / 200 W: Height ranges from 13.8 to 35 cm
- Mod. 250 W / 300 W: Height ranges from 15.8 to 40 cm
- Mod. 400 W: Height ranges from 18.5 to 47 cm
The product comes with a warranty, and the date of purchase should be recorded for reference.
Product Usage Instructions
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Read and follow all safety instructions provided in the user manual.
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If the appliance shows any sign of abnormal water leakage, immediately unplug it from the power source.
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After installation, carefully examine the appliance and ensure there is no water on parts not intended to be wet before plugging it in.
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Do not operate the appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it doesn’t work properly or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
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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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Avoid contact with hot parts to prevent injury.
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Always unplug the appliance from the power outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Never yank the cord to pull the plug from the outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. -
This aquarium heater is specifically designed for use in aquariums only. Do not use it for purposes other than its intended use, such as swimming pools, garden ponds, or bathrooms. Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
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Ensure that the aquarium heater is installed securely on the tank before operating it.
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If an extension cord is necessary, use a cord with a proper rating that can handle the amperes or watts required by the appliance. Carefully arrange the cord to prevent tripping or pulling hazards.
Please refer to the complete user manual for further instructions and guidelines on using the Scuba Contactless aquarium heater.
WARRANTY
SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF RESALE DEALER
DATE OF PURCHASE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to do so may result in loss of fishes and/or damage to this appliance.
WARNING: 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.
- CAUTION: 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. Maximum operating depth is 1m (3ft).
- Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it doesn’t work properly 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 or the fountain to one side of a wall-mounted outlet to prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip-loop” (fig. A) should be arranged by the user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance to an outlet. The “drip-loop” is the part of the cord below the level of the outlet or the connector if an extension cord is used, which prevents water travelling along the cord and coming in contact with the outlet. If the plug or socket does get wet, DON’T unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to appliance. Then unplug and examine for presence of water in the outlet.
- This appliances not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- To avoid injury, do not contact hot parts.
- 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.
- This is an aquarium heater. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use (i.e. swimming pools, garden ponds, bathrooms etc.). The use of attachments, not recommended or sold by the manufacturer of the appliance, may cause an unsafe condition.
- This heater is suitable for indoor use only. Do not install or store the appliances where it will be exposed to the weather or to temperatures below freezing.
- Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely installed before operating it.
- 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.
- The power cord of this appliance cannot be replaced; if the cord is damaged, the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord.
- (For North America only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than 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 it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use with an extension cord unless plug can be fully inserted. Do no attempt to defeat this safety feature.
CAUTION: The heater must never be operated outside of water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SCUBA CONTACTLESS is a submersible electronic heater that can be used to heat water in freshwater and seawater aquariums, terrariums, hydroponics, hydroculture, as long as it is for internal use. Improper use of the heater is not covered by the manufacturer’s liability.
IMPORTANT: this innovative product can ONLY be used if associated with a
new generation smartphone that includes the NFC function, automatic in some
models, which can be activated in others from the settings menu.
This information is reported on the packaging to prevent a wrong purchase.
The guarantee does not include refunds due to the non-functioning of the product due to lack of NFC system in the phone to which it must be associated.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SCUBA CTL is made in conformity with the national and international security laws.
- Check that the power requirements on the heater’s label matches the power supply. The heater has to be used with a GFCI outlet, through which the nominal current is lower or equal to 30mA.
- THE HEATER MUST BE IMMERSED IN THE WATER at least TO THE “MINIMUM” LEVEL INDICATOR.
- Before connecting the heater to the power grid, check that the cable and the heater are not physically damaged.
- The heater has a type Z cable link. The cable and the plug cannot be substituted or repaired; in case of damage the entire product needs to be replaced.
- CAUTION: disconnect all submerged electrical products before doing any maintenance in the water; in cases where the plug or the electric outlet have been damaged, disconnect the power main before disconnecting the electric supply cable.
- The heater cannot be used out of water to avoid damage to the unit.
- The heater must be used in liquids or environments with a temperature not higher than 35° C / 95° F.
- Do not use the heater for uses different to those for which it has been designed as, i.e. in bathroom or similar applications.
- Do not use the heater with corrosive and abrasive liquids.
- The heater has not been designed for people with handicap and children if they are not supervised by a person responsible for their safety.
- To prevent liquid from entering the wall outlet. Ensure that a drip loop configuration is used (Fig. A).
- Avoid moving heater by the cord during installation or maintenance.
- The heater can be used only in the above mentioned applications; and it is only for indoor use.
WARNING: To avoid possible electric shock, be careful when using the product. Do not attempt to repair the unit. Take the product to an authorized service center or destroy it.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- WARNING: turn off and disconnect all appliances inside the aquarium before beginning any sort of installation or maintenance work.
- Check the voltage on the heater label and make sure it corresponds to the main power supply.
- Attach the suction cups to the heater. If desired, decorate it by applying the included sticker to the front surface .
- Place the heater inside the aquarium where there is good water circulation. Generally, the heater should be placed close to a source of water movement to ensure the even distribution of warmed water.
- DO NOT PLUG THE HEATER INTO THE MAIN SUPPLY UNIT UNTIL IT IS IN WATER.
- Ensure the heater remains submerged at all times
- Choose the correct heater wattage taking into account the capacity and type of aquarium, room temperature, and the ideal ratio of heater wattage to aquarium capacity (recommended on average 1W per liter).
The SCUBA CONTACTLESS heater increases the water temperature up to the SET
temperature.
LED ON: heater in operation
LED OFF: SET temperature reached.
The factory setting is at 25°C (77°F). The heater is adjusted using the
CONTRALL APP, which can be downloaded from the Play Store (Android) or Apple
Store (iOS), using the NFC connection on your Smartphone. Download and launch
the CONTRALL APP. Add the heater to MY DEVICES. Following the instructions of
the APP, bring the top of the heater in contact with the NFC reader on your
smartphone so that communication is activated which will allow you to read,
set or change the desired temperature.
With some Smartphone models it will be possible to activate communication
through the glass of the tank, with others it will be necessary to remove the
heater from the tank in order to bring it closer to the Smartphone. Always
unplug the heater before removing it from the tub. Smartphone-heater
communication is activated even when the heater is not connected to power.
Consult or download the detailed guide for using the APP and adjusting the
heater which can be reached from the following QR code.
There may be a tolerance of +/- 1°C (+/-2°F) between the set temperature and that measured in the aquarium according to the type (open or closed), the volume of water, the positioning and exposure of the tubes, the location of the heater, water movement within the tubes, etc. When the heater is removed from the water or when the SET temperature is reached, the electronic safety control intervenes and automatically switches off the heater. If the heater does not reach the SET temperature, you are probably using a heater with too low power compared to the volume of the aquarium. After having monitored the water temperature for some days, by using the post-calibration function, with ContrALL APP, it will be possible to re-calibrate the heater according to the values detected in the aquarium. Follow the manual information in the QR code. For more safety, it is advisable to check the water temperature regularly.
MAINTENANCE
The heater does not require maintenance, except for periodic cleaning of
theglass from any incrustations of salts and algae. To remove encrustations do
not use detergents, solvents or acids, but only water and vinegar or SICCE
PUMP CLEAN
ATTENTION: under no circumstances try to disassemble the heater or pull on the
power cable.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT DISCHARGE OF THE PRODUCT ACCORDING TO EU
DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
When used or broken, the product does not have to be discharged with the other
waste. It can be delivered to the specific electric waste collection centers
or to dealers who give this service. Discharge separately an electric tool
avoid negative consequences for the environment and for the Health and allows
to regenerate the materials so to have a great saving of energy and resources.
WARRANTY
SICCE guarantees this product (see Exclusions below) to the original purchaser against defects of materials and workmanship for a period of five (3+2) years from the date of original purchase. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement (at Sicce’s option) of defective product only and does not cover loss of fishes and plants of the pond, personal injury, property loss, or damage arising from the use of the product or improper purchase. We recommend to keep the original proof of purchase to validate the warranty. Product registration via www.sicce.com is necessary to activate the +2 portion of the warranty and will be required before any warranty claims are processed. Warranty claims must be submitted via the support ticket system at www.sicce.com. Failure to present proof of purchase attached to the claim will invalidate the right to the guarantee. Any warranty herein shall run concurrently with, and not in addition to, any minimum warranty periods established by applicable law. The claimant must obtain a “Return Merchandise Authorization” at the time of filing before sending any product for warranty or technical service. The purchaser bears the cost of shipping to and from the service center or repair station.
EXCLUSIONS. This warranty does not cover the following:
- Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, use of the product that is other than normal or ordinary, using the product in abnormal working conditions or any other failures not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship.
- Damage resulting from modification, tampering with or attempted repair by anyone other than Sicce or its designee.
- Transfer of the product to someone other than the original purchaser.
- Subjecting the product to electrical service not specified in the packaging; the original purchaser is responsible for providing adequate electrical facilities.”
FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR PRODUCT GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS To improve our service and our customers’ satisfaction, Sicce offers the possibility of adding a 2 year extension (5 years total) to the warranty by simply registering your product on our website www.sicce.com in “Support/ Product Registration” Fill-in the form and upload the product’s purchase receipt. After having correctly inserted all your data, complete the warranty extension request.
SICCE S.r.l.
Via V. Emanuele, 115 36050 Pozzoleone – Vicenza – ITALY
info@sicce.com
www.sicce.com
SICCE US Inc.
infous@sicce.com
www.sicce-us.com
SICCE AUSTRALIA Pty Ltd info@sicce.com.au
www.sicce.com.au