User manual
D
isplayed Error Code
E1
,
DISPLAY IS FLASHING,
A
LL COLORS ARE
A
LTERNATELY DISPLAYED
H
eater Status
The “E” Heater has gone into error
s
tatus and has removed power from the
h
eating element. This error status can
o
nly be reset by unplugging the unit.
P
ossible cause and solution
The “E” Heater has detected an abnormal
u
sage condition.
U
nplug the heater.
C
heck that all application conditions are
correct according to the instructions,
including the respect of the MIN water level.
Start up the heater again following the
“
Installation” instructions above.
The “E” Heater will keep on operating,
although its proper operation is
inhibited due to poor water circulation
around the heater.
T
he error status will be automatically
reset once adequate water circulation
around the heater has been provided
and the heater has had time to re-
calibrate itself..
The “E” Heater has detected poor water
circulation around the heater. The even and
thorough distribution of warmed water inside
the tank could be limited by the inadequate
c
irculation. Ensure adequate water circulation
around the heater and inside the aquarium.
Verify installation conditions outlined in the
“INSTALLATION” instructions
LF (LOW FLOW)
IS
DISPLAYED EVERY FEW
SECONDS
WARNING:Thisaquariumheatermustneveroperateoutside ofwater.Iftheheaterisaccidentally
removed from water while operating, DO NOT re-submerse it in water. Unplug it and let it cool
down for at least 1 hour before reusing.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Unplug all appliances in the aquarium
before carrying out maintenance. Unplug the
heater and allow it to cool for at the least 30
minutes before taking it out of the water.
Clean the heater guard and the glass tube regularly to
remove encrustation and deposits that could impair the
heating performance and the sensitivity of the
thermostat.
1. Remove the heater from the suction cups bracket by
squeezing the two release arms on the side of the
heater guard and separating it from the bracket (ill. I).
2. In order to reach the internal glass tube, remove the
heater guard as explained in the paragraph “REMOVE
THE HEATER GUARD FROM THE UNIT” below.
3. Clean the heater glass tube regularly to remove deposits that could impair the heater
performance. Deposits on heater can be removed by soaking the heater tube in
vinegar, then rinsing with fresh water before repositioning in aquarium.
4. Clean the heater guard under a stream of water, assuring that all openings are free
from dirt and debris. If required use a soft cleaning brush.
HOW TO REMOVE THE HEATER GUARD FROM THE UNIT
Once the heater has been removed from the aquarium and suction cup bracket, you
can remove the heater guard and have access to the internal glass tube. Using a
flathead screwdriver, slightly lift the secure lock tab at the back of the heater cap to
free and remove the heater guard, as shown in the pictures below.
p
ush of the lever to the right or to the left will increase or decrease the set temperature by
0
.5 degree intervals (°C or °F). Once the adjustment has been made, release the lever. After
a
few seconds, the display will stop flashing and will return to the normal working condition
d
isplaying the aquarium water temperature.
INTELLIGENT ERROR MESSAGES
The advanced E Heater microprocessor detects and displays some abnormal or non-
optimal usage conditions, which require verification and proper action by the owner. The
possible error codes are the following:
(I)
(J) (K)