SOBO DA-06 Timed Auto Feeder Instruction Manual

1. Introduzione

The SOBO DA-06 Timed Auto Feeder is designed to provide consistent and reliable feeding for your aquarium fish. This device dispenses food at predetermined intervals, ensuring optimal nourishment without manual intervention. It is ideal for maintaining a regular feeding schedule, especially when you are away from home or have a busy schedule.

2. Informazioni di sicurezza

• Assicuratevi chì l'alimentatore sia muntatu bè per impedisce ch'ellu caschi in acqua.
• Do not immerse the feeder in water. This device is not waterproof.
• Mantene fora di a portata di i zitelli è di l'animali.
• Use only the recommended battery type and ensure correct polarity.
• Ùn mischjà pile vechji è novi, o sfarenti tippi di batterie.
• Sè u dispusitivu mostra segni di danni, smette subitu di utilizà lu.

3. Cuntenutu di u pacchettu

Verificate chì tutti i cumpunenti sò presenti in u pacchettu:

• SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder Unit
• Mounting Bracket (referred to as "Stand" in some listings)

Note: Batteries are required for operation and are not included in the package.

4. Produttu Finituview

Familiarize yourself with the main components of your SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder.

Figura 1: Fronte view of the SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder. This image displays the control panel with buttons for setting time intervals (8H, 12H, 24H, 48H, 72H) and a 'FEED' button for manual dispensing. The transparent food container is visible at the bottom.

5. Setup

5.1. Alimentazione di u dispusitivu

The SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder operates on batteries. Ensure you have the correct type and number of batteries (typically AA or AAA, refer to the battery compartment for specifics) before proceeding.

1. Localizà u compartmentu di a bateria nantu à u dispusitivu.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
3. Chiude u compartimentu di a batteria in modu sicuru.

5.2. Installation on Aquarium

The feeder comes with a mounting bracket for secure attachment to your aquarium rim.

Figura 2: Latu view of the SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder showing the mounting bracket. The bracket is designed to clamp onto the edge of an aquarium.

1. Attach the mounting bracket to the feeder unit.
2. Position the feeder over the aquarium, ensuring the food dispensing opening is directly above the water surface and clear of any obstructions.
3. Securely tighten the mounting bracket to the rim of your aquarium. Ensure the feeder is stable and cannot easily be dislodged.

Figura 3: Un altru latu view of the SOBO DA-06 Auto Feeder, highlighting the adjustment screw on the mounting bracket for securing it to various aquarium thicknesses.

5.3. Food Compatibility and Loading

The SOBO DA-06 is compatible with flakes and granules that are 2mm or smaller in taglia.

1. Open the food container lid.
2. Fill the container with your desired fish food, ensuring it meets the size requirements. Do not overfill.
3. Close the lid securely to prevent moisture from affecting the food.

5.4. Adjusting Food Amount

The feeder features an adjustable slider on the food container to control the portion size per feeding.

• Locate the adjustable slider on the food container.
• Move the slider to increase or decrease the opening size, thereby controlling the amount of food dispensed. Test the dispensing amount before setting a schedule.

6. Operating Instructions

6.1. Setting Feeding Intervals

The SOBO DA-06 allows you to program automatic feeding at various intervals.

1. Identify the interval buttons on the control panel (e.g., 8H, 12H, 24H, 48H, 72H).
2. Press the desired interval button to activate the automatic feeding schedule. The corresponding indicator light should illuminate.
3. The feeder will now dispense food automatically at the selected interval from the time the button was pressed.
4. To change the interval, simply press a different interval button. The previous setting will be overwritten.

Example: If you press the "24H" button at 9:00 AM, the feeder will dispense food at 9:00 AM every day.

6.2. Alimentazione manuale

You can manually dispense food at any time without affecting the programmed schedule.

• Press the "FEED" button on the control panel.
• The feeder will dispense a single portion of food.

7. Mantenimentu

7.1. Pulizia di l'alimentatore

Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and prevents food buildup.

1. Remove the feeder from the aquarium.
2. Svuota ogni alimentu restante da u cuntainer.
3. Wipe the exterior of the feeder with a damp tela. Ùn aduprate micca chimichi duri.
4. Clean the food container and dispensing mechanism with a soft brush or cloth. Ensure all food residue is removed.
5. Allow all parts to dry completely before reassembling and refilling with food.

7.2. Sustituzione di batterie

Replace batteries when the indicator light (if present) signals low power, or if the feeder stops operating reliably.

1. Aprite u compartmentu di a bateria.
2. Remove the old batteries. Dispose of them responsibly according to local regulations.
3. Inserite batterie novi, assicurendu a polarità curretta.
4. Chiude u compartimentu di a bateria.

8. Risoluzione di prublemi

9. Specificazioni

• Mudellu: DA-06
• Spezie di destinazione: Pesci
• Usu cunsigliatu: Internu
• Funzioni speciali: Timed Auto Feeding, Portion Control
• Modu di funziunamentu: autumàticu
• Feeding Intervals: 8H, 12H, 24H, 48H, 72H (selectable)
• Cumpatibilità alimentaria: Flakes and granules up to 2mm
• Fonte di energia: Battery Powered (Batteries not included, required)
• Dimensioni di u pruduttu: 15L x 9W x 15H centimetri
• Pesu di l'articulu: 800 grammi
• Produttore: Zhongshan Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
• Paese d'origine: Cina

10. Garanzia è Support

Specific warranty information and direct customer support contacts are not provided in this manual. For warranty details, technical support, or service inquiries, please refer to the manufacturer's official websitu o cuntattate u vostru rivenditore.

Produttore: Zhongshan Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.