Hakko Electronics Matala 100L, Instruction Manual

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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
To avoid possible equipment electric shock, special care should be taken when the pump
is used as aeration equipment. For each of the following situations, do not attempt to
repair yourself, return the air pump to an authorized service facility for servicing, or
discard the pump.
I) If the pump falls into the water, DO NOT REACH FOR IT: first unplug the pump, and
then retrieve it.
If the pump’s electrical components get wet, unplug the pump immediately.
II) Carefully examine the air pump after installation. It should not be plugged in if there
is water on parts that are not intended to be wet.
III) Do not operate if the cord or plug is damaged, or if the pump is malfunctioning,
dropped, or damaged in any way.
IV) To prevent the plug of electrical outlet getting wet, position the water tank and stand
to one side of a wall mounted outlet.
This should avoid water dripping onto the plug or outlet.
A drip loop shown in the (Figure 1), should be arranged for each cord connection an air
pump to an electrical outlet. The drip loop is that part of the cord below the level of the
outlet or connector if an extension cord is used. The drip loop prevents water traveling
along the cord and coming into outlet.
If the plug of outlet does get wet, DO NOT UNPLUG THE CORD: Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker supplying power to the pump. Then unplug and examine for the presence of water in the
outlet.
V) Do not use the pump near volatile liquids such as gasoline, thinners, etc, as this creates the
possibility of an explosion.
CAUTIONS FOR USE
A) Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used or near children.
B) This pump is air-operated. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt operation with water or
other liquids, otherwise pump may be damaged.
C) The temperature range may result in malfunction of severely shortened service life.