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General safety instructions
Carefully read through the instruction manual prior to installation and store the manual safely. Keep the
manual for any questions of future use of your product. The product is designed and manufactured in
compliance with European standards: CE, RoHS. The product complies with the essential requirements of
the Directives: EN 60335-2-30:2009, EN 60335-1:2012.
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This heater can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the heater in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children must not play with the heater. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
performed by unsupervised children. Children younger than 3 years old must be kept away from the
heater unless they are continuously monitored. Children older than 3 and younger than 8 years may
only switch the heater ON and OFF if they are monitored or have been taught how to use the heater
safely and have understood the resulting dangers; this provided that the heater is placed or installed
in its normal place of use. Children older than 3 and younger than 8 years must not plug the heater
into the wall socket, adjust the heater, clean the heater and/or perform any user maintenance.
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Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever
the heater is left operating and unattended.
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CAUTION - Some parts of this product can become very hot and cause burns. Particular attention
has to be given where children and vulnerable people are present.
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The user may connect the heater to the power supply when the connection is to a normal grounded
power outlet using the standard power cord of the unit. If the power cord needs to be modified or
the heater is to be permanently connected to an electrical outlet, installation must be carried out by
an authorized electrician.
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The heater can only be connected to a timer that will switch off the device after the set time. Do not
connect the heater to a timer that starts the heater in a timed manner. The user must always
personally control the starting of the heater.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, including the following:.
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This heater is hot when in use .To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. If provided,
use handles when moving this heater. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows,
bedding, papers, clothes and curtains at least 90 cm from the front of the heater.
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Always unplug heater when not in use
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Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard heater, or return to authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
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Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it
will not be tripped over.
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Do not use the heater in the immediate surroundings of a bath, a shower or a swimming pool.
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Do not use this heater outdoor during bad weather like rain, storm or snow.
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Connect to properly grounded outlets only.
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Do not place the heater directly below a socket outlet.
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To disconnect heater, turn controls off, then remove plug from outlet.
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Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause
an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
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To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not use on soft
surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.
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A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or
flammable liquids are used or stored.
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