EHEIM thermocontrol e 75 Electronics For A Comfortable Climate Instruction Manual

EHEIM thermocontrol e 75 Electronics For A Comfortable Climate

INSTRUCTIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

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-mount-ed 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 appli-ance 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.

FCC WARNING STATEMENT (US only)

FCC CAUTION

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-ence that may cause undesired operation.
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.
• 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:

• Reference to a figure, in this case, reference to figure A.
• You are prompted for an action.

Application

The EHEIM thermocontrol e is an adjustable heater for aquariums. The tempera- ture range is 20 – 32°C ±0.5°C or 68 – 90°F ±1°F.
The appliance and all parts included in the scope of delivery are intended for private use and must only be used:

• for aquarium-related purposes
• indoors
• in compliance with the technical data

The following limitations apply to the appliance:

• do not use for commercial or industrial purposes
• do not heat caustic, inflammable, aggressive or explosive substances, food or drinking water
• the water temperature may not exceed 35°C
• never operate out of water

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 instruc-tions 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 appli-ance 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 appli-ance 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.

• 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.

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)

1. Remove the transportation protection e.
2. Connect the suction device c to the suction device mount b.
3. Connect the suction device mount to the heater (not in the area of the heating zone d, the control light f and the status LED g).
4. Attach the appliance below water level on the inside of your aquarium (⌦B/C). Take the minimum water level 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

System requirement
WLAN-enabled terminal device (smartphone, tablet, notebook etc.)

Creating the network

1. Insert the mains plug in the mains socket. The status LED 7 illuminates.
   The status LED flashes white: The network is being searched for or created
   The status LED illuminates blue: A new network has been created (master mode)
   Connecting to the WLAN network

2. Open the network settings of your terminal device (smartphone, tablet, notebook etc.).

3. Connect the terminal device to the WLAN network (SSID) EHEIM heater XXXXXXXX.

4. Enter the network security key.
   The SSID and network security key are found on the mains cable’s label. Alternatively, you can also scan the QR code 1 (see label) to establish the connection.
   Calling up the website

5. Open your web browser and enter the following address: http://192.168.1.1
   Alternatively, you can also scan the QR code 2 (see label) to open the software in the browser.
   Initial configuration

6. Select the desired language from the language selection and follow the instructions for the initial configuration.
   A comprehensive set of instructions for the software can be found on the main page via the QR code, or downloaded at www.eheim.com.

Meaning of the control light 6

• The control light illuminates red: Heater heats sufficiently
• The control light is off: Heater does not heat

Meaning of the status LED 7

• The status LED flashes white: The network is being searched for or created
• The status LED illuminates blue: Heater is in master mode
• The status LED illuminates green: The heater is connected to another EHEIM digital device

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 appli-ance in the dishwasher.

Cleaning

1. Disconnect the heater from the power supply.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down in the water for at least 30 minutes.
3. Take the appliance out of the aquarium.
4. Clean the heater under 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.

Spare parts
4 piece suction device art. no. 7271100, suction device mount incl. 2 suction devices art. no. 7443900

Guarantee: 3 years
Does not include glass damage, improper use and opening of the appliance.

EHEIM GmbH & Co.KG
Plochinger Str. 54 73779 Deizisau Germany
Tel. +49 7153/70 02-01
Fax +49 7153/70 02-174
www.eheim.com

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