ETHERMA LAVA
®
design infrared heaters are versatile direct
heating devices. They are characterized, in particular, by their
elegant design, ease of installation and operation, high relia-
bility and maximum radiation power with minimal convection.
These instructions provide important information on safety, in-
stallation, use and maintenance of the device. Please read the
information provided in these instructions carefully and keep
for reference in case you have questions at a later occasion.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable if these instructions
are not complied with. Devices may not be used for purposes
other than the intended use.
The packaging of your high-quality LAVA
®
design infrared heat-
er is made from recyclable materials.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST
› be given to the operator following installation. The operator
must also be instructed in the infrared heater’s functionality.
› be kept safe and transferred to the new owner in case of a
change in ownership.
WARNING
:
Covering the surface creates a danger of
overheating. Overheating may occur and the heating
element may be damaged by covering the front of the
device, e.g. with a hand towel.
WARNING
:
The infrared heater may not be used if the front of the
device is damaged.
OVERHEATING AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION
All heaters have overheating protection which is activated in the
event of overheating. The device only resumes operation auto-
matically again after having cooled down to below 113ºF/45ºC
This heating device is not intended for the use by persons (in-
cluding children) with a limited physical, sensory or mental
capacity or with a lack of experience and knowledge. Such in-
dividuals must be supervised by a person responsible for their
safety or instructed on use of the device. Children should be
supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
This device can be used by children of 8 years and older and by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities and
with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or
have been instructed on safe use of the device and understand
the resulting risks. Children may not play with the device. Chil-
dren may not clean the device or perform maintenance on it
without supervision.
Children under the age of 3 should be kept away unless un-
der constant supervision. Children between the ages of 3 and
8 may only switch the device on and off if they are supervised
or have been instructed regarding safe use of the device and
understand the resulting risks, as long as the device is placed
or installed at its intended place of use. Children between the
ages of 3 and 8 must not plug in the device, control the device,
clean it and/or carry out maintenance.
The device may only be operated once installed. This heater
may not be used in the immediate vicinity of a bath, shower or
swimming pool. When installing the device in a bathroom, the
device must be mounted so that switches or other regulators
cannot be touched by persons in a bathtub or shower. The heat-
er may not be used in small rooms occupied by persons who
cannot leave the room independently, except where constant
supervision is guaranteed.
Some product parts can become very hot and cause burns.
Particular caution is required when children or vulnerable per-
sons are present.
GENERAL
ATTENTION: Strain of any kind on the surface,
whether from persons or objects leaning against it
or from other forces, must be avoided!
ATTENTION
:
Hot surface of the device may cause
burn injuries. Switch off the device and let it cool
down before carrying out maintenance and service
works.
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