walser 16766, User Instructions

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4. Safety
4.1 Proper intended use
The heated seat pad is designed exclusively for heating of persons while driving. It is intended solely for private use and
is not suitable for the commercial sector.
Use the heated seat pad only as described in this user manual. Any other use is considered to be improper and may result
in damage to property or even personal injury. The heated seat pad is not a toy.
The manufacturer or dealer will not accept liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
4.2 Safety instructions
Danger
Danger to life!
Faulty attachment of the heated seat pad can prevent/distort the discharge of the seat airbag in case of a collision.
→ Use the heated seat pad only in such a way that the seat airbag is not covered or affected. For questions about
the seat airbag read the handbook for your car or ask your garage.
→ Strictly follow this user manual when attaching the heated seat pad.
→ Reposition the heated seat pad when shifted. If this is no longer possible due to deformation or advanced
wear, remove the heated seat pad.
Warning
Risk of electric shock!
Faulty electrical installation or excess supply voltage may cause an electric shock.
→ Only connect the heated seat pad to a 12V vehicle power outlet (cigarette lighter).
→ Ensure that the 12V vehicle power outlet is always easily accessible, so that you can quickly disconnected
the power cable in the case of accident or malfunction.
→ Do not operate the heated seat pad if it has been visibly damaged or the power cable or the 12V plug is defective.
→ If the power cable of the heated seat pad is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person, to avoid danger.
→ Do not open up the heated seat pad but refer to a qualified servicing technician. Use a specialist workshop
for this. Liability and warranty claims are excluded for repairs conducted independently, and for improper
connection or incorrect operation.
→ When carrying out repairs, only parts may be used which comply with the original unit specifications. There are
electrical and mechanical parts in this heated seat pad, which are essential to protect against sources of hazard.
→ Do not immerse either the heated seat pad or the power cable or plug in water or other liquids.
→ Never grasp the 12V plug with wet hands.
→ Never pull the 12V plug from the 12V vehicle power outlet with the power cable, but always grip it directly.
→ Never use the power cable as a carrying handle.
→ Keep the heated seat pad, the 12V plug and power cable away from open flames and hot surfaces.
→ Do not bend the power cable and do not place it over sharp edges.
→ Use the heated seat pad only in the interior of vehicles. Never operate it in the rain.
→ Ensure that children do not push objects into the heated seat pad.
→ If you are not using the heated seat pad, or cleaning it, or if an error occurs, turn the heated seat pad off
and pull the 12V plug from the 12V vehicle power outlet.
→ Unplug the power cable from the 12V vehicle power outlet before cleaning and maintenance and after use.
Warning
Risks to children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (e.g. partially disa-
bled persons, elderly persons with restricted physical and mental capabilities), or lack of experience
and knowledge (for example, older children).
→ Children younger than 3 years must not use the heated seat pad because they are unable to respond to
overheating.
→ The device may be used by children older than 3 years and younger than 8 years under supervision and
with the control unit always set to the minimum temperature value.
→ This heated seat pad can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, senso -
ry or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are under supervision or have been given inst -
ructions concerning the safe use of the heated seat pad and understand the resulting risks. Children must not play
with the heated seat pad. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
→ Do not leave the heated seat pad unattended during operation.
→ Do not let children play with the packaging film. They can get caught up in packaging and suffocate while playing.
Warning
Risk of burns!
During use, the seat pad becomes warm.
→ Do not use the heating function with direct contact between the skin and the heated seat pad.
→ Do not use the heated seat pad with helpless persons, small children or persons who are insensitive to heat
(e.g. diabetics, persons with disease-related skin changes or scarred skin in the area of use, after taking