Zoo Med AquaSun® Dual Timer User Manual
Dual timer
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE!
To reduce the risk of fire, injury, or electric shock, read and follow these instructions prior to operating this device.
Save these instructions for future reference.
INSTRUCTIONS
ITEM# AA-14
Congratulation on your purchase of
Zoo Med’s AQUASUN DUAL Timer. The following instructions and safety information will
assist you with the proper programming, set-up, and safe use of this timer.
DUAL TIMER
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• Carefully examine your new timer and inspect for damage. If damage is present, do not use the timer. If damage is suspected, contact Zoo Med’s
customer service department.
• Caution must be taken when using electrical appliances near water. To reduce the risk of electric shock, be sure that this timer is unplugged during
any of the following situations:
– Unplug when performing aquarium maintenance.
– Unplug before placing your hand(s) in the water of the aquarium.
– Be sure that your hands are completely dry before plugging a lamp fixture or other device into the timer.
– Unplug if the timer comes into direct contact with water, or if any part of the lamp fixture or other device being controlled by the timer
becomes wet.
– Unplug when not in use.
• When unplugging the lamp fixture or other device from the timer, grasp the plug to prevent damage to the power cord. Never pull on the power cord
to unplug the device.
•
DO NOT exceed electrical rating. This timer is rated for 8 Amps/900 Watts.
•
DO NOT attempt to modify this timer in any way. This timer has no user serviceable parts. Inspect the timer periodically for damage.
• This timer is intended to control two devices only. The use of power taps and splitters to control additional devices is not recommended and may
create an unsafe condition.
• For indoor use only.
• For use with aquarium devices of appropriate wattage only.
• For aquarium use only.
PROGRAMMING and OPERATION of YOUR TIMER:
• TIMER SETTING:
Top outlet is controlled by timer.
Tabs down control when lamp is turned
on.
Tabs up control when lamp is turned
off.
• 24 HOUR “ON” OUTLET:
Bottom outlet is always on and is not controlled by timer.
Perfect for use with heater, powerhead, air pump, etc.
•
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY: The arrow on the face of the timer
indicates the time of day. To set the time, rotate the dial until the arrow
is pointing at the correct time. This timer will only operate when plugged in. In the event of a power
outage, the time of day will need to be reset.
• PROGRAM THE TIMER: To program the “Lights On” setting; push the black tabs down adjacent to
the times that you would like the aquarium lights to be on. Each tab represents 30 minutes. To
program the “Lights Off” setting; pull the black tabs up adjacent to the times that you would like the
aquarium lights to be turned off.
• SET THE RED BYPASS SWITCH TO TIMER: To enable the timer function, be sure to slide the red
switch on the side of the timer down toward the timer icon . To bypass the timer and manually turn
on the light fixture plugged into the top outlet, slide the switch up to the “on” setting. The top outlet
will stay on and will not be controlled by timer. The bottom outlet is always on. Slide the switch back
down to the timer setting to resume normal timer function.